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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-20; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes July 20, 2011 CORRECTED Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: July 20, 2011 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Siekmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioners Arnold, Black, Nygaard, Scully, and Siekmann Absent: Chairperson L'Heureux STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, Planning Director Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Sabrina Michelson, Senior Office Specialist Greg Fisher, Assistant Planner Pam Drew, Associate Planner Dan Halverson, Assistant Planner Mark Biskup, Associate Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from July 6, 2011. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Nygaard, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 6, 2011. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Vice Chairperson Schumacher 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2011 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item. 1. CDP 10-06/SUP 10-01 - CARLSBAD BOULEVARD RIPRAP EXTENSION- Request for approval of a post emergency Coastal Development Permit and a Special Use Permit to: 1) install additional riprap along an approximately 280-foot long, 35-foot wide and 15-foot high (11-feet above grade and 4-feet below grade) section of shoreline for slope protection; 2) relocate a section of 6 inch sewer force main; and 3) construct a protective steel casing over an existing 48 inch diameter sewer outfall pipeline within the City's Coastal Zone located on southbound Carlsbad Boulevard, approximately 0.7 mile south of Palomar Airport Road and 1 mile north of Poinsettia Lane, within Local Facilities Management Zone 22. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Pam Drew would make the Staff presentation. Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. Ms. Drew gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Siekmann asked if Staff has been cooperating with Coastal Commission since the beginning of the project. Ms. Drew stated yes. Staff informed the Coastal Commission that the City was going to issue an emergency Coastal Development Permit. The Coastal Commission commented that because the scope of the project was an emergency permit, the Coastal Commission allowed the city to issue the emergency permit administratively. Ms. Drew stated that the issue of jurisdictional boundaries came up with the Coastal Commission; however the Coastal Commission is currently reviewing historical maps to help determine where the jurisdictional boundaries are. Ms. Mobaldi added she spoke with the attorney for the Coastal Commission recently who stated the historical maps are not digital so they are not precise which makes it difficult to determine jurisdictional boundaries. Ms. Mobaldi commented they are still in the process of determining jurisdictional boundaries. Commissioner Black asked if the repairs that were made will be strong enough to withstand further erosion. Ms. Drew stated it is designed to stay in place even with the high tides. There will be an annual monitoring to observe the riprap and modifications will be made if necessary. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened and closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Siekmann thanked Staff for their due diligence for working with the Coastal Commission. Commissioner Arnold stated his support of the project. Commissioner Black also stated his support of the project. Commissioner Scully also thanked Staff for their work on the project and stated she can support the project. Commissioner Nygaard stated her concurrence with her fellow Commissioners. Vice Chairperson Schumacher also stated he concurred with his fellow Commissioners. Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2011 Page 3 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Nygaard, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6788 and 6789 approving Coastal Development Permit (CDP 10-06) and Special Use Permit (SUP 10-01) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Vice Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 2. CDP 10-24 - SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH - Request for approval of a post emergency Coastal Development Permit to 1) demolish an existing sewer lift station, located at the north end of North Ponto Day Use parking lot; 2) construct a new sewer lift station, located at the north end of South Carlsbad State Beach campground; 3) abandon in place approximately 1,300 feet of 6 inch sewer force main pipe; and 4) install approximately 345 feet of 6 inch sewer force main from the new sewer lift station eastward to tie into an existing City of Carlsbad sewer manhole located on Surfside Lane, within the City's Coastal Zone located on southbound Carlsbad Boulevard and Surfside Lane, just north of Island Way, within Local Facilities Management Zone 22. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Pam Drew would make the Staff presentation. Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 2. Ms. Drew gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if the area of replanting of native vegetation will be monitored. Ms. Drew stated that will be the responsibility of the State Parks Department. Brian Ketterer, Sector Superintendent for the San Diego Coast District of California State Parks, stated an environmental scientist will monitor the area on an annual basis. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened and closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Siekmann thanked Staff again for their work on this project and stated she can support the project. Commissioner Arnold stated the project does look much better than what was previously there and that he can support the project. Commissioner Black agreed with his fellow Commissioners and thanked Staff for working with the other local agencies. Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2011 Page 4 Commissioner Scully stated she agreed with her fellow Commissioners. Commissioner Nygaard stated she can support the project. Vice Chairperson Schumacher stated his concurrence with his fellow Commissioners. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Nygaard, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6790 approving Coastal Development Permit (CDP 10-24) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Vice Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 3. GPA 10-05/ZC 10-01 - RANCHO CARLSBAD OPTION PARCEL - Request for a recommendation of approval for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, from Residential Low-Medium (RLM) and Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP) respectively, to Open Space (OS) for a 3.49 acre remainder parcel (Lot 3 of CT 09-01) known as the Rancho Carlsbad Option Parcel. The property is generally located north of Rancho Carlsbad Estates and Calavera Creek, south of Cannon Road, east of Robertson Ranch Planning Area (PA) 22, and west of Robertson Ranch PA 23F in Local Facilities Management Zone 14. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Assistant Planner Greg Fisher would make the Staff presentation. Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. Mr. Fisher gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened and closed public testimony on the item. Commissioner Arnold asked what the potential uses will be for the open space. Mr. Fisher stated the current plan is to leave it as is; however with the Open Space zoning there are certain uses that are allowed, some by right, some will require a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Black inquired about the property adjacent to this project and if that project approved for that site has any intention of using this site in the future potentially for parking. Mr. Fisher stated an office building has been approved for that property along with RV storage parking and the project meets the parking requirement. Mr. Neu stated the approved project was a three story office building. If a medical office were to be on that site, it would require additional parking. Mr. Neu further stated once it becomes open space, it is restricted to a limited list of uses included in the open space zone. If the open space was proposed to be removed, it would have to be designated elsewhere. Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2011 Page 5 DISCUSSION Commissioner Nygaard stated she is happy to finally see a conclusion to this issue. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Nygaard, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6781 and 6782 recommending approval of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 10-05) and Zone Change (ZC 10-01), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Vice Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 4. CT 06-25(A)/CP 06-17(A) - THE FOOTHILLS ALCEA TOT LOT GATE - A request for a recommendation of approval of a Tentative Tract Map Amendment and Condominium Permit Amendment to delete Conditions No. 18g and 34 from Planning Commission Resolution No. 6386, which require that the pocket park tot lot gate located within Robertson Ranch Planning Area 21 off of Cannon Road be unlocked and add a revised condition to Planning Commission Resolution No. 6387 to allow the pocket park tot lot gate located within Robertson Ranch Planning Area 21 off of Cannon Road to be locked on property located north of Cannon Road, south of Glen Avenue, east of Wind Trail Way, and west of Hilltop Street and within Local Facilities Management Zone 14. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 4 and stated Assistant Planner Dan Halverson would make the Staff presentation. Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 4. Mr. Halverson gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Nygaard asked if there is a gate along the residential side of the park. Mr. Halverson stated no. Commissioner Black asked if the gate will be open for maintenance purposes. Mr. Halverson stated it will be used by the residents by a key or code. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Seeing none, he asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened and closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Siekmann stated the project is a very good idea. She complimented Staff and stated her support of the project. Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2011 , Page 6 Commissioner Arnold stated his support of the project. Commissioner Black stated his concurrence with his fellow Commissioners. Commissioner Scully commented this project is a great idea and supports the project. Commissioner Nygaard stated she concurs with her fellow Commissioners. Vice Chairperson Schumacher stated he also concurs with his fellow Commissioners. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Nygaard, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6791 and 6792 recommending approval of a Tentative Tract Map Amendment (CT 06-25(A)) and a Condominium Permit Amendment (CP 06-17(A)) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Vice Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 4 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 5. SDP 06-06(B) - ROBERTSON RANCH PA 19 RECREATION AREA - A request for approval of a Site Development Plan Amendment to amend Condition No. 10 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 6347 to defer the tinning for the required development of Phase II of the Community Recreation Area within Robertson Ranch Planning Area 19 on property located at 3700 Glen Avenue, within Local Facilities Management Zone 14. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 5 and stated Assistant Planner Dan Halverson would make the Staff presentation. Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 5. Mr. Halverson gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Teri McHugh, representing Brookfield Homes, 12865 Pointe Del Mar Way, Del Mar, gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Scully stated her biggest concern is that there will be homes with open space unattended. Commissioner Nygaard asked Staff about the homes on the lots around this piece of property that will trigger the need for the park. Mr. Halverson stated that it is any one of the homes on the four trigger lots. Commissioner Black asked about arrangements for security with the building materials. Ms. McHugh stated there are security cameras on site but there have not been that many issues. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the fence will come down at the back of the recreation area once the open space is done. Ms. McHugh stated yes. Planning Commission Minutes July 20,2011 Page 7 Vice Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Schumacher opened and closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Siekmann stated she can support the project. Commissioner Arnold stated the project makes sense. Commissioner Black stated he can support the project. Commissioner Scully stated that on paper this project makes sense but she is very torn; however, she stated that she can support the project. Commissioner Nygaard stated she can support the project with the condition of the trigger lots. Vice Chairperson Schumacher stated he can also support the project MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Nygaard, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6793 approving Site Development Plan Amendment SDP 06-06(B) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Vice Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Chairperson L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Vice Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 5 and thanked Staff for their presentations. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS Ms. Mobaldi commented on the recent California Supreme Court ruling regarding the ban on plastic bags. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of July 20, 2011, was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.six DON NEU Planning Director Bridget Desmarais Minutes Clerk