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Minutes
Nov. 15, 2023, 5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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ROLL CALL: Merz, Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Meenes, Stine, Sabellico.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Sabellico led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 18, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Hubinger, to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting. Motion carried, 6/0/1. (Meenes; Abstain}
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. CARLSBAD BOULEVARD RESTRIPING PROJECT -Adoption of Resolution No. 7500 approving
a Coastal Development Permit for Carlsbad Boulevard restriping project on public right-of-
way generally located along Carlsbad Boulevard between Sola mar Drive and Island way within
the Mello II segment of the city's Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities
Management Zone 22.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-Judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt
the resolution.
PLANNER: lzzak Mireles ENGINEER: Linda Ontiveros
At the request of Commissioner Merz, each Commissioners expressed that they are all
familiar with the site.
Chair Merz opened the public hearing at 5:04 p.m.
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and Associate Planner lzzak Mireles who reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk}.
In response to Commissioner Stine's inquiry, City Planner Eric Lardy clarified the Coastal
Commission's interpretation regarding lane configurations by explaining that the Coastal
Commission deems that any change in capacity, whether increase or decrease, as provided
by this upgrade, would count as development and would need a ruling by the Planning
Commission.
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In response to Commissioner Meenes' inquiry, Senior Engineer Miriam Jim explained that the
area discussed in this item is being reduced in capacity, and based on the observations after
the project has been completed, no operational issues have been noted since its creation in
March 2023.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty's inquiry, Senior Engineer Jim, noted that the length of
the project is 1/3 of a mile.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty's inquiry, Transportation Director Tom Frank explained
that there are other studies the city has ongoing that will include information regarding
crosswalks and pedestrian safety.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 5:20 p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the item.
Seeing none, Chair Merz closed public testimony at 5:20 p.m.
Commissioner discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to adopt Resolution No.
7500. Motion carried, 7 /0.
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 5:23pm.
2. LABOUNTY RESIDENCE -3950 GARFIELD ST. 92008 -Adoption of Resolution No. 7501
approving a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing residential
duplex and construction of a new 4,284 square-foot, three-story single-family residence with
a 571-square-foot attached two-car garage, within the Mello II segment of the city's Local
Coastal Program located at 3950 Garfield St. within Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-Judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take public input, close the public hearing and
adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Lauren Yzaguirre ENGINEER: David Rick
Chair Merz opened the public hearing at 5:24pm.
At the request of Commissioner Merz, each Commissioner expressed that they are all familiar
with the site.
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and Associate Planner Lauren Yzaguirre who
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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In response to Commissioner Lafferty's inquiry, Associate Planner Lauren Yzaguirre, explained
that this project conforms to the rules of the'. Housing Crisis Act requirements because the
resident is demolishing 2 units and replacing them with two units as is required by said Act.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 5:33 p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the item.
Seeing none, Chair Merz closed public testimony at 5:33p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Sabellico, seconded by Commissioner Meenes, to adopt Resolution
No. 7501. Motion carried, 7 /0.
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 5:41p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Lafferty gave updates regarding the Historic Preservation Committee Meeting,
Commissioner Sabellico clarified his intention to make a motion to approve the Staff
Recommendation, not staff's approval for Item 2.
CITY PLANNER REPORTS: City Planner Eric Lardy reviewed the upcoming Planning Commission
meeting schedule for the next two months. Dec. 6, 2023, will be the only meeting in December
and will include three items. He added the only meeting in January will be held Jan, 17, 2024,
with four items on the agenda, including the election of Planning Commission Officers.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 5:45 p.m.
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