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PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
July 19, 2023, 5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Meenes, Lafferty, Stine, Sabellico, and Merz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Kamenjarin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2023, with the following amendment:
• Correct the wording on Commissioner Meenes’ comment on page two paragraph three to
read: response to Commissioner Meenes question, regarding the requested waiver for the
requirement within the Village and Barrio Master Plan
Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Kamenjarin – Abstained).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Resident Ladonna Anderson requested Carlsbad members of the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG) board raise her concerns and request to the California Department of
Transportation (CALTRANS) and the North Coast Corridor Program to install 8 ft. sound walls on
the I-5 corridor near her neighborhood.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. CDP 2021-0011, HMP 2021-0003, HDP 2021-0002 – BEACH ACCESS REPAIRS – 1) Adoption of
a resolution adopting a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and
reporting program to allow for structural repairs and improvements to the existing concrete
sidewalks, retaining walls, and beach access stairways located along the western area of
Carlsbad Boulevard and the beach promenades from Pine Avenue to Tamarack Avenue on
State of California Department of Parks property in Local Facilities Management Zone 1; and
2) Adoption of a resolution approving a Coastal Development Permit, CDP 2021-0011, and
Habitat Management Plan Permit, HMP2021-0003, to allow for structural repairs and
improvements to the existing concrete sidewalk, retaining walls, and beach access stairways
located along the western area of Carlsbad Boulevard and the beach promenades from Pine
Avenue to Tamarack Avenue on State of California Department of Parks property in Local
Facilities Management Zone 1.
Minutes
July 19, 2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 2
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Izzak Mireles ENGINEER: N. Fine
At Chair Merz’ request, each of the seven Commissioners disclosed that they were very familiar
with the site for this project.
Chair Merz opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:09 p.m.
Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Strong introduced the item and Associate
Planner Izzak Mireles reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the project (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
Associate Engineer Lauren Ferrell and Senior Assistant City Attorney Ronald Kemp responded
to Commissioner Kamenjarin and Commissioner Lafferty’s concerns regarding the lack of
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible ramps by explaining that as directed by City
Council, the goal and intent of this project is to maintain the structural integrity of the existing
structures and that, there is a separate Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project looking at
ADA for the entire area of this beach access project; but, that is not what is before the
Commission today.
In response to Commissioner Kamenjarin’ s inquiry as to the timeline for ADA accessibility in
this area, Mr. Kemp added that a preliminary engineering analysis for that is in the FY 24-25
budget plan.
Regarding Commissioner Sabellico and Commissioner Meenes’ concerns about the removal of
the guardrail on Carlsbad Boulevard, Engineering Manager Hossein Ajideh explained that one
of the goals of the project is to expand and widen the sidewalk as much as possible and the
traffic speed on Carlsbad Boulevard is at a low enough level that it does not require a guardrail
per the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials Roadside Design
Guidelines.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 6:11p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the project.
Hearing no one wishing to speak, Chair Merz closed public testimony at 6:12 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Meenes, to adopt Resolution Nos.
7487 and 7488. Motion carried, 4/3/0 (Kamenjarin, Lafferty and Sabellico – No).
Chair Merz closed the duly noticed public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Chair Merz called a recess at 6:31 p.m.
Chair Merz reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
July 19, 2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 3
2. ZCA2020-0007/LCPA 2020-0007(PUB2020-0004) – CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS – Adoption of a resolution recommending approval of amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance (Title 21) and Local Coastal Program to approve the Citywide Objective
Design Standards for multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects implementing
Housing Element Program 1.11.
ACTION TYPE: Legislative
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Shelley Glennon ENGINEER: N/A
Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Strong introduced the next item, the
Citywide Objective Design Standards and Associate Planner Shelley Glennon reviewed the
PowerPoint presentation regarding the project (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to commissioner Lafferty’s concerns regarding setting citywide standards for
accurate architectural styles, Principal Planner Robert Efird clarified that the City Council
directed setting architectural design standards for the Village and Barrio areas, but not for the
remainder of the city.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 6:51p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the project.
Hearing no one wishing to speak, Chair Merz closed public testimony at 6:52 p.m.
Commissioner Sabellico expressed the importance of reviewing these types of standards at
least bi-annually.
Motion by Commissioner Lafferty, seconded by Commissioner Meenes, to adopt Resolution No.
7489. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Chair Merz closed the duly noticed public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
3. AMEND 2021-0008/LCPA 2023-0016 (DEV08014) – VILLAGE AND BARRIO OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS – Adoption of a resolution recommending approval of amendments to the Village
and Barrio Master Plan and local coastal program to implement Housing Element Program
1.11 to develop Village and Barrio Objective Design Standards for multifamily housing and
mixed-use development projects.
ACTION TYPE: Legislative
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Shelley Glennon ENGINEER: N/A
Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Strong introduced the next item, the
Village and Barrio Objective Design Standards and Associate Planner Shelley Glennon reviewed
the PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the project.
July 19, 2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 4
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 7:42p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the project.
Lori Robbins spoke in favor of the project however recommended that the manual provide
better illustrations and/or photo examples of the contemporary architectural style.
Robert Wilkinson spoke in favor of the project however recommended that the city reduce the
maximum building width.
Associate Planner Shelly Glennon reviewed the Planning Commission Additional Materials
Memo (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) describing changes to the draft Objective Design
Standards Appendix E.
Hearing no one else wishing to speak, Chair Merz closed public testimony at 7:52 p.m.
Chair Merz closed the duly noticed public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Sabellico, to adopt Resolution
No. 7490, including the additional materials memo as presented. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS:
Commissioner Kamenjarin indicated that he attended a virtual Planning Commissioner training
and can share handouts with his fellow Commissioners upon request.
CITY PLANNER REPORT:
Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Strong indicated that it is likely the Aug. 4,
2023, meeting will be cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Additionally, Mr. Strong gave an
update regarding the Historic Preservation Committee activity, including the next meeting date
of Sept. 11, 2023.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Merz adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Cynthia Vigeland,
Administrative Secretary
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Cynthia Vigelaru:I
Admlrilstratlve Secretary