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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-03; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes February 3, 2016 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: February 3, 2016 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Segall led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Black, L’Heureux, Montgomery, Siekmann, and Segall Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Shannon Werneke, Associate Planner Austin Silva, Associate Planner Chris Garcia, Assistant Planner Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting of December 16, 2015. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Black to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2015. VOTE: 5-0-1 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Siekmann ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting of January 6, 2016. Planning Commission Minutes February 3, 2016 Page 2 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Black to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 6, 2016. VOTE: 6-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Anderson asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 4. 4. CDP 14-06/CUP 15-08 – BUENA OUTFALL FORCE MAIN PHASE III – Request for the adoption of the Findings of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and Addendum, prepared and approved by the Buena Sanitation District, as adequate for the Buena Outfall Force Main Phase III project, and approval of a Coastal Development Permit and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a sewer pipeline and appurtenances within the Mello II Segment of the City’s Coastal Zone on property generally located within the public rights-of-way located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real, traversing within the westbound lanes of Palomar Airport Road, and continuing south on Paseo del Norte for approximately 1,200 feet within Local Facilities Management Zones 3, 5 and 13. The project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission per Section 30603(a)(5) of the Public Resources Code of the California Coastal Act, which states any development which constitutes a major public works project costing $100,000 or more is appealable to the Commission. Mr. Neu stated that staff is recommending that Agenda Item 4 be continued to a date certain of March 16, 2016. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner L’Heureux that the Planning Commission continue Agenda Item 4 to March 16, 2016. VOTE: 6-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 4, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 2. Planning Commission Minutes February 3, 2016 Page 3 2. CT 14-07/RP 14-20 – BEACHWALK AT ROOSEVELT – Request for a recommendation of approval of a Tentative Tract Map and a Major Review Permit to allow for the construction of 16 multi-family residential air space condominiums, including two (2) inclusionary units, on a 0.70-acre site located on the west side of Roosevelt Street in Land Use District 8 of the Village Review zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The project qualifies as a CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) Class 32 Categorical Exemption. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Shannon Werneke would make the staff presentation. Chairperson Anderson stated the Commission was in receipt of an errata sheet for the project. Ms. Werneke gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Chairperson Anderson asked about the unit numbering shown on the landscape plans. Mr. Werneke stated landscape plans have the units labeled incorrectly. Chairperson Anderson asked about homeowners renting out the bottom floor bedroom. Ms. Werneke stated it is possible for the first floor bedrooms to be rented out. Chairperson Anderson asked if the units would be built to allow for stacked washer/dryer units. Ms. Werneke stated she would need to defer to the applicant. Chairperson Anderson also asked about noise attenuation for the project. Ms. Werneke stated that prior to the issuance of building permits, she will receive certification from the acoustician that the project meets the noise requirements. Commissioner Segall asked about the first floor bedrooms being used as office space. Ms. Werneke stated it can be used as a personal office but it cannot be used as a mixed-use retail office space. Chairperson Anderson asked if there any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Geoff McComic, Vesta Pacific Development, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Chairperson Anderson asked about the washers and dryers. Mr. McComic stated the washers and dryers will be stacked with space for shelving on either side. Commissioner Montgomery commented that units 4 and 13 are the only units that do not have at grade porches or outdoor space and asked if that was the intent. Mr. McComic stated that because of the 10 foot setback requirements, there is no space to accommodate any ground level outdoor space; however those units do have balconies on the upper levels. Commissioner Montgomery stated he has a concern about the 4-plex at the end of the driveway as homeowners will have to walk down the driveway to access the unit. Mr. McComic stated that that is the way it is designed although there is the possibility of having a sidewalk go all the way down the back of the end units. He added the project’s design was driven by the two corner units. Commissioner L’Heureux requested the CC&Rs permit for a homeowner to install solar or EV charging stations in the garage. Mr. McComic stated the project will be prewired for solar as it is required by state law to make it easy for homeowners to install both. Commissioner Siekmann supports Commissioner L’Heureux’s suggestion and asked if it can be included in the CC&Rs. Mr. Kemp stated the applicant is correct in that the state law takes precedence regarding solar requirements. As the applicant has stated, the units will be owned as condos and the HOA cannot prohibit the installation of solar. It might be difficult but it cannot be precluded. Mr. Neu added that HOAs generally have guidelines on the best placement of equipment as long as it does not diminish the output of the system. Planning Commission Minutes February 3, 2016 Page 4 Commissioner Black asked Mr. Kemp if the installation can be refused if the actual roof is owned by the HOA. Mr. Kemp stated the individual homeowner has the right to install solar. Commissioner Segall asked about EV stations. Mr. McComic stated that will be an option as the project is being constructed. Chairperson Anderson asked about the storage of trash cans. Mr. McComic stated the garages will be large enough for two trash bins and two cars. Chairperson Anderson asked if he has any concerns regarding delivery trucks. Mr. McComic stated no as the driveways will be wide enough. Commissioner Black asked about trash pick-up. Mr. McComic stated that some of the units will have to leave the trash bins on the other side of the driveway. It will be an HOA issue and the issue will be included in the CC&Rs. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if any person in the audience wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Chairperson Anderson opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 2. DISCUSSION Commissioner Montgomery commented that he likes the varied architecture and that the project meets all of the requirements. He stated he is concerned with the safety of homeowners accessing the 4-plex at the rear of the property. Commissioner Black commented that he likes the architecture and the colors and stated he can support the project. Commissioner Siekmann commented that she likes all the windows and the patios and can support Commissioner Montgomery’s idea of adding a sidewalk for the units at the back of the property. She stated she can support the item. Commissioner L’Heureux commented that he has concerns with the design of the project but does not know if they can be solved. He commented that the project appears to be too dense for the site and he is concerned with the driveways as well as the garages being so close together. Commissioner Segall stated he can support the project as he likes the design and feels that in terms of density the project is what the city is looking for. Chairperson Anderson commented that she would like to see an outdoor recreational space. She stated she can support the project. Chairperson Anderson further stated that she is undecided on the suggestion of having a sidewalk at the back of the property. Commissioner Montgomery stated that he did not feel strongly about the issue as it would reduce the landscaping. He commented that it can be left to the developer’s discretion as long as staff supports it. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Black that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7146 recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map CT 14-07 and Major Review Permit RP 14-20 to the City Council based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet. VOTE: 5-1 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: Commissioner L’Heureux ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Minutes February 3, 2016 Page 5 Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. 3. PUD 15-19/SDP 15-21/CDP 15-41/MS 15-14 – 3450 GARFIELD STREET – Request for approval of a Planned Development Permit, Site Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map to demolish an existing single-family home and to allow for the development of a three-unit multiple-family residential air-space condominium project on a 0.15 acre infill site located at 3450 Garfield Street, within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The project site is not within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 “In-Fill Development Projects” of the State CEQA Guidelines and will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Assistant Planner Chris Garcia would make the staff presentation. Mr. Garcia gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Jeff Parshalle, 1725 Village Run North, Encinitas, stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the homes will be built solar-ready. Mr. Parshalle stated that the intent is to, in the CC&Rs, dedicate 1/3 of the roof for each unit to solar with the conduit being placed in each unit so that solar could be installed in the future. Chairperson Anderson asked about the placement of the garbage cans. Mr. Parshalle stated that the homeowners will have to request and pay for a special service through Waste Management to have a small truck pick-up the garbage from the garages instead of out on the street. Chairperson Anderson also asked about sound attenuation. Mr. Parshalle stated that an acoustical study was provided with the project submittal and the project meets all the requirements for sound attenuation. Chairperson Anderson asked if there any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if any person in the audience wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Chairperson Anderson opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 3. DISCUSSION Commissioner Montgomery commented that the project is a great design with modern features and stated he can support the project. Commissioner Black stated he can support the project Commissioner Siekmann stated she can also support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux commented that he concurs with his fellow Commissioners and can support the project. Commissioner Segall stated he can support the project. Chairperson Anderson stated she can also support the project. Planning Commission Minutes February 3, 2016 Page 6 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner L’Heureux that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7147 approving Planned Development Permit (PUD 15-19), Site Development Plan (SDP 15-21), Coastal Development Permit (CDP 15-41), and Tentative Parcel Map (MS 15-14), based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. 1. CUP 08-22(A) – VERIZON CARLSBAD HS WCF – Request for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 08-22 to allow for the removal and replacement of six four foot tall panel antennas with six, eight foot tall antennas, six new Remote Radio Units (RRU) and one AC power surge suppressor behind the antennas that are located on an existing light standard at the northwest corner of the athletic field within the Carlsbad High School campus located at 3557 Monroe Street and in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15301(e) (Additions to Existing Structures) of the state CEQA guidelines. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Austin Silva would make the staff presentation. Mr. Silva stated that the applicant has requested a continuance in order to confer with the Verizon legal team regarding language the applicant would like added to one of the conditions of approval. Mr. Neu suggested that the item be continued to the March 16, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner L’Heureux that the Planning Commission continue the item to a date certain of March 16, 2016. VOTE: 6-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None COMMISSION COMMENTS None. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS None.