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Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Date of Meeting: March 2, 2011
Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson L'Heureux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson L'Heureux led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioners Black, Dominguez, Montgomery, Nygaard,
Schumacher and Siekmann
Absent: None
STAFF PRESENT
Don Neu, Planning Director
Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney
Michele Masterson, Senior Management Analyst
Sabrina Michelson, Senior Office Specialist
Dan Halverson, Assistant Planner
Glen Van Peski, Senior Civil Engineer
PROCLAMATIONS
Chairperson L'Heureux presented former Commissioners Julie Baker and Farrah Douglas with
proclamations and thanked them for their years of service on the Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting
from February 2, 2011.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Dominguez, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 2, 2011.
VOTE: 6-0-1
AYES: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Dominguez,
Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Nygaard, and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Schumacher
Chairperson L'Heureux directed everyone's attention to the slide on the screen to review the procedures
the Commission would be following during the evening's Public Hearing.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson L'Heureux asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item.
2. CUP 10-13 - REAL FIT 4 LIFE FITNESS GYM - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the Real Fit 4 Life Fitness Gym to operate in a vacant 5,693 square foot suite
located within an existing office/industrial building (Building L) on property located at 6118
& 6120 Innovation Way, in the P-M Zone, in Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated the applicant has requested a continuance of the project to
the meeting of March 16, 2011.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Schumacher, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission continue Agenda Item 2 until the meeting of March 16, 2011.
VOTE: 7-0
AYES: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Dominguez,
Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Schumacher
and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson L'Heureux closed the public hearing on Item 2 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item.
1. CUP 98-18x2 - LA POSADA DE GUADALUPE DE CARLSBAD EXTENSION -
Request for a retroactive ten (10) year extension of CUP 98-18x1 to allow the continued
operation of an emergency homeless shelter located at 2480 Impala Drive in Local
Facilities Management Zone 5.
Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Assistant Planner Dan Halverson would make the Staff
presentation.
Chairperson L'Heureux opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1.
Mr. Halverson gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.
Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant
wished to make a presentation.
Sister Raymonda, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, 349 Cedar Street, San Diego, gave a
presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions.
Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any questions of the applicant.
Commissioner Montgomery inquired about funding for the shelter. Sister Raymonda stated they have
used CDBG funds and Ag Mitigation Funds as well as applied for grants.
Commissioner Siekmann asked for information regarding the number of persons served by the facility
and the average length of time. Sister Raymonda stated the average daily census is approximately 55
people and the length of stay is 90 days.
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Commissioner Black asked how many people who stay at the facility return on a repeated basis. Eddie
Preciado, Department Manager for Homeless Men for Catholic Charities, stated that out of 479 people,
only 13 are readmitted.
Chaiperson L'Heureux asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the
item. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony.
Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any further questions of Staff.
Commissioner Dominquez asked about the complaint history related to the facility. Mr. Halverson stated
Staff has not received any complaints related to the facility.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Nygaard stated she is very happy to support this project.
Commissioner Siekmann stated she appreciates the work being done at the facility and she can support
the project.
Commissioner Montgomery also stated he supports the project.
Commissioner Black thanked the applicant for their work at the facility and stated his support for the
project.
Commissioner Dominguez stated his support for the project.
Commissioner Schumacher also stated his support of the project.
Chairperson L'Heureux stated his support for the project.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Schumacher, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6764 approving a
retroactive ten (10) year extension of CUP 98-18x1 based upon the findings and
subject to the conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 7-0
AYES: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Dominguez,
Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Schumacher,
and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson L'Heureux closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1 and thanked Staff for their
presentation.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chairperson L'Heureux stated the Commission received an article regarding land use planning and
climate change.
PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS
None.
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CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Ms. Mobaldi reminded the Commissioners attending the upcoming League of Cities Planner's Institute
that no more than 2 Commissioners can drive together to the event.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of March 2, 2011, was adjourned at
6:29 p.m.
DON NEU
Planning Director
Bridget Desmarais
Minutes Clerk