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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-07; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: December 7, 2016 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Black led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Black, Goyarts, Segall and Siekmann Absent: Commissioners L’Heureux and Montgomery STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney Farah Nisan, Secretary Van Lynch, Principal Planner Christer Westman, Senior Planner Teri Delcamp, Senior Planner David Rick, Associate Engineer Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting of November 16, 2016. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Siekmann to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2016 as amended. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner Segall, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners L’Heureux and Montgomery 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 1. Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 2 Mr. Neu stated Agenda Items 1,2 and 3 would normally be heard in a public hearing context; however, the projects appear to be minor and routine in nature with no outstanding issues and Staff recommends approval. He recommended that the public hearing be opened and closed, and that the Commission proceed with a vote as a consent item. Staff would be available to respond to questions if the Commission or someone from the public wished to comment on Agenda Items 1, 2 and 3. Chairperson Anderson asked if anyone on the Commission would like to discuss Items 1, 2 and 3. Seeing none, she asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Items 1, 2 or 3. Kim Bryant, 3990 Highland Drive, stated that she would like to discuss the items. Chairperson Anderson opened public testimony on Agenda item 1. 1. CDP 15-47 – HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION LOT 1 – Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 4,040 square foot single-family residence with an attached three-car garage within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program generally located on the west side of James Drive, approximately 530 feet south of Tamarack Avenue (Lot 1 of CT 08-06) within 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 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 it is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15303(a), construction of a single family residence, of the state CEQA Guidelines. Senior Planner Teri Delcamp gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Ms. Bryant stated her concerns with the size of all three homes on Highland Drive and asked why CEQA is being waived. Ms. Delcamp stated that the zoning sets forth the standards for new development. The zoning allows two story homes and the maximum height limit for a two story home is 30 feet with a 3-12 roof pitch. She stated that the project meets all of the required standards. Every project that comes forward to the Planning Commission is required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to be considered under that law, therefore, each project has a CEQA determination. Ms. Delcamp commented that CEQA allows for a determination that a project is exempted from having to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration or other CEQA document for the construction of a single family home within a developed area that has all the existing infrastructure that serves it. Chairperson Anderson asked if Ms. Delcamp would talk about the coastal requirements that are additional on the property. Ms. Delcamp stated that there are local coastal program requirements to ensure that coastal resources on the shoreline or access for the public to the coast are not being adversely impacted. Ms. Delcamp added that the project was reviewed under those requirements. She stated that the project does not adversely impact any of those coastal resources or interfere with any of those opportunities for the public to have access to and use of coastal resources. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Segall asked if anyone could come in at any time and build a two story home in place of a single story home in that community. Ms. Delcamp replied yes. Commissioner Segall asked if Ms. Delcamp had a sense of the average size home in that area. Ms. Delcamp stated no. Chairperson Anderson asked if the homes in that area are custom or an older development. Ms. Delcamp stated that a lot of the homes have been there for a long period of time with a variety of years. She stated that there have been a variety of new projects in that general vicinity that have been remodeled and/or built new. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were CC&R’s. Ms. Delcamp replied that there are requirements only for maintenance of drainage structures and there is not a Homeowner’s Association. Chairperson Anderson asked if the applicant would make the presentation. Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 3 Elizabeth Temple, Veck Investment Properties, LLC, 3276 Highland Drive, gave a presentation. 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 1. DISCUSSION Commissioner Black stated that he can support the project. Commissioner Goyarts stated that he can also approve the project. Commissioner Siekmann stated that she can support the project. Commissioner Segall stated that he can support the project. Chairperson Anderson stated that she can also support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Siekmann that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7214 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 15-47, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet dated December 7, 2016. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner L’Heureux and Commissioner Montgomery ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1 asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Items 2 and 3. Mr. Neu stated that projects appear to be minor and routine in nature with no outstanding issues and Staff recommends approval on Agenda items 2 and 3 as they are substantially similar to the first item. He recommended that the public hearing be opened and closed, and that the Commission proceed with a vote as a consent item. Staff would be available to respond to questions if the Commission or someone from the public wished to comment on Agenda Items 2 and 3. Chairperson Anderson asked Ms. Bryant if she would like to comment on Agenda Items 2 and 3. Ms. Bryant stated no. 2. CDP 15-48 – HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION LOT 2 – Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 3,549 square foot single- family residence with attached two-car and one-car garages within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program generally located on the west side of James Drive, approximately 600 feet south of Tamarack Avenue (Lot 2 of CT 08-06) within 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 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 it is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15303(a), construction of a single family residence, of the state CEQA Guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 4 3. CDP 15-49 – HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION LOT 3 – Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 4,040 square foot single- family residence with an attached three-car garage within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program generally located on the west side of James Drive, approximately 650 feet south of Tamarack Avenue (Lot 3 of CT 08-06) within 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 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 it is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15303(a), construction of a single family residence, of the state CEQA Guidelines. Chairperson Anderson asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Items 2 or 3. Seeing none, she opened and closed public testimony. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Black that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7215 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 15-48, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet dated December 7, 2016. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner L’Heureux and Commissioner Montgomery ABSTAIN: None MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Black that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7216 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 15-49, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet dated December 7, 2016. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner L’Heureux and Commissioner Montgomery ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Items 2 and 3, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 4. Commissioner Segall stated that he would like to recuse himself due to potential conflict of interest for consulting Pacific Ridge School on community and educational issues, however not on land use planning. 4. MP 178(J)/CUP 06-11(C) – PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL – Request for an amendment to the Bressi Ranch Master Plan to modify building height in Planning Area 13 and to allow a digital marquee sign on the Pacific Ridge campus with limitations and an amendment to the Pacific Ridge School campus master plan Conditional Use Permit CUP 06-11(B) that includes replacing a future 23,083 square foot theater building with a 15,833 square foot library innovation building, replacing an existing modular administration building with a 14,736 square foot theater building, adding an underground parking garage with 164 spaces, relocating the sports field on top of the underground parking garage, and adding Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 5 27 new surface parking spaces, all located within Planning Area 13 of the Bressi Ranch Master Plan (BRMP) and generally located north of Greenhaven Drive, south of Bressi Ranch Way, east of Open Space Area 3 and west of El Fuerte Street in Local Facilities Management Zone 17. The City Planner determined that the proposed amendments are within the scope of the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Pacific Ridge School Conditional Use Permit Amendment CUP 06-11(B). Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 4 and stated Senior Planner Christer Westman would make the staff presentation. Mr. Westman gave a brief presentation and stated that he would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Black asked where the marquee sign is going to be located. Mr. Westman stated that the sign will be pulled off of the street, entering to the main entrance so that it would be visible to the students and parents as it is that they are entering the school. Commissioner Siekmann asked if there will be any lighting on the sports field. Mr. Westman stated no lighting is proposed, there has been prohibition on lighting for the sports field since the original Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval that has continued through each of the amendments. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the digital sign in the master plan will be a precedent for Car Country or someone else requesting a digital sign. Mr. Westman replied that it would not set the same kind of precedent given the location and the visibility restrictions outlined in the master plan and that it is specified only for community facility use, which is not retail use. Assistant City Attorney Ron Kemp commented that the public schools can exempt themselves from the zoning which is why they are able to install the digital signs. Commissioner Goyarts asked if the digital sign could be turned off at night after a certain time. Mr. Westman stated that there is nothing in the proposal or the master plan that specifies hours of operation. Chairperson Anderson inquired about the 700 maximum student capacity for that property or if it would be possible for future revisions. Mr. Westman stated that the applicant would be able to discuss what their operational capacity expectation is and concluded that the application limits the maximum capacity to 700 students allowed under the amendment. Chairperson Anderson asked if the digital sign would be visible from the houses located on the hill to the west of the property. Mr. Westman stated no, the sign will be located in front of a building. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the changes would change the maximum number amount of students. Mr. Westman stated yes, the existing CUP limits the maximum number of students to 645, and the amendment would allow the additional 55 students as well as allowing for staff to increase from a maximum of 115 to 130. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any other questions of staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant would like to make a presentation. Bob Ogle, 2892 Rancho Ganadero, Carlsbad, gave a presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, stated that he would like to wish Mr. Westman well on his retirement, thanked him for his service to the city for over 20 years. Mr. Hofman gave a presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Siekmann asked Mr. Hofman to clarify his request to amend Condition No. 10. Mr. Hofman replied stating that the changes to Condition No. 10 should recite this approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for the library innovation building and theater within 60 months/5 years be changed to 8 years and also where it says the parking garage and sports field within eight years be changed to ten years from the date of project approval. Commissioner Siekmann asked if solar panels have been considered for any of the buildings. Mr. Hofman stated yes. Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 6 Commissioner Goyarts inquired about future plans for the staff underground parking structure. Mr. Ogle stated that he believes the only change for the parking lot is to add 4 additional parking spaces. Commissioner Goyarts asked if there were future plans to building in that location. Mr. Ogle stated not at this time. Chairperson Anderson asked what would be done first after project approval. Mr. Ogle stated that they would hope to start with the library innovation center. She asked if the school would be able to house 700 students in the current facility. Mr. Ogle stated no. Chairperson Anderson asked if Mr. Ogle would explain how the students driving would be limited. Mr. Ogle stated that all student drivers are currently able to drive on campus however, it will be scaled back to only juniors and seniors when the library innovation building begins construction. He added that the sophomores would need to park offsite or at the new parking spaces added to the south end of the campus. Chairperson Anderson asked if some students take the bus. Mr. Ogle stated yes. She asked where they are picked up. Mr. Ogle stated that there are seven different stops between south Del Mar to Leucadia Boulevard. Chairperson Anderson asked if activities on the sports field and the theater would be limited. Mr. Ogle replied stated that it has not been considered since it was not an issue. 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 and opened public testimony. Monna Tadulovich, 1415 Branta Avenue, supports the project. Deidre Hushman, 640 Seawand Avenue, supports the project. David Ohlson, 6372 Huntington Drive, Carlsbad, stated his concerns with additional traffic. Engineering Manager Jason Geldert stated that the average daily trips for an additional 55 students and 15 staff members is insignificant. Chairperson Anderson inquired about student safety pulling in and out. Mr. Geldert stated that there is a signalized intersection to the entrance. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any further questions of staff. Seeing none, she asked if any other members in the audience wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Chairperson Anderson closed public testimony on Agenda Item 4. DISCUSSION Commissioner Black stated that he can approve the project. Commissioner Goyarts stated that he could also approve the project. Commissioner Siekmann made a motion to modify condition number 10 and marquee hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. She will support the project. Chairperson Anderson stated that she could support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann and duly seconded by Commissioner Black that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7219 approving Master Plan Amendment MP 178(J) and Conditional Use Permit Amendment CUP 06-11(C), including for the use of the digital marquee sign shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily and Condition No. 10 to state this approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for the library innovation building and theater within eight years and the parking garage and sports field within ten years from the date of project approval based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein as amended. VOTE: 4-0-3 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Segall ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 7 Commissioner Segall returned to the Dias. Chairperson Anderson asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 5. 5. EIR 15-01/GPA 14-04/MP 178(I)/LFMP 87-17(A)/CT 14-09/PUD 14-10/SDP 14-13/SDP 16-06/CUP 14-09/CUP 16-01 – UPTOWN BRESSI – Request for the certification of an Environmental Impact Report, including the approval of Candidate Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a recommendation of approval of a General Plan Amendment from Planned Industrial to Local Shopping Center and R-23 Residential, Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment, Master Plan Amendment, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, two Site Development Plans and two Conditional Use Permits for the development of a 17.71 acre site within the Bressi Ranch Master Plan with a 91,164 square foot shopping center, and a 125 unit multi-family condominium project, all located at the southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Street, north of Gateway Road, and east of Colt Place and located within the southeast quadrant of the City within Local Facilities Management Zone 17. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 5 and stated Principal Planner Van Lynch would make the staff presentation. Mr. Lynch and Tim Gnibus, an environmental consultant with HDR, gave a brief presentation and stated they would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Black inquired about the height of the wall that borders the residential homes coming into the driveway off of Colt Place. Mr. Lynch replied 5.8 feet. Commissioner Goyarts asked if the Planning Division would have any concerns with the remaining 3% zoning of Light Industrial. Mr. Neu stated that staff was cautious about the conversion of Industrial Land Use during the implementation of the General Plan Update and that there are policies in the General Plan that would support this case of converting the land, primarily because staff is looking at some competing objectives being the need for housing as well as commercial support services. Mr. Neu concluded that any change to the General Plan is a discretionary action that the Planning Commission and the City Council would have the ability to either support or not. Commissioner Goyarts asked why the city would have to put in additional housing based on the state housing element requirements. Mr. Neu stated that each of the cities throughout the state get a regional housing needs allocation that is divided up into the different income levels that is a target for housing production. Commissioner Siekmann asked how the proposed project is different from the existing shopping center and how traffic will be improved. Mr. Lynch stated that the residential area meets the parking requirements of the parking ordinance, and the commercial center is parked at 1 to 200 except for a reduction of 2.2% for the commercial area. Mr. Lynch stated that the existing Bressi Ranch center has a parking reduction of 5% based on the shared use and the walkability of the community. Commissioner Siekmann inquired about the number of driveways into the development. Mr. Lynch stated that there are three areas of ingress and egress to the project site. Commissioner Siekmann inquired about the location of the westbound bus stop. Mr. Lynch replied the north side of Palomar Airport Road westerly of El Fuerte Street. Commissioner Siekmann asked if there are solar trees planned for the parking lot of the commercial area. Mr. Lynch stated no, their plan is to provide solar on the roof tops. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the tankless water heaters were gas or electric. Mr. Lynch stated gas. She asked if there were any restrictions in the Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address the commercial doors left open during heating and cooling hours. Mr. Lynch stated that he does not believe there are restrictions however, the buildings will be commissioned as part of the green building code to show that the buildings will be designed to be working efficiently. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the 6 foot noise wall along Palomar Airport Road will be landscaped on both sides. Mr. Lynch stated yes. Commissioner Siekmann asked if noise has been evaluated for the residential units in the EIR when garbage trucks come by to pick up garbage. Mr. Lynch stated yes. Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 8 Commissioner Segall asked what has changed regarding land use zoning that caused all the previous work to revert to a new recommendation. Mr. Neu stated that the General Plan contains a variety of policies and goals, many of which reflect our state mandates, with some competing goals, therefore the Planning Commission is being asked which ones should be implemented, how they are prioritized, if the locations are appropriate for the uses, or if it is preferred to remain industrial. Commissioner Segall asked what the compelling reason is to change the zoning from Planning Industrial to Residential and Commercial. Mr. Neu stated that a market study that evaluates different alternatives in terms of the primary and the secondary trade area suggesting an unmet demand. Commissioner Segall inquired about the square footage of Stater Bros and Trader Joes and stated that he would like to compare the size of the proposed project. Mr. Lynch replied stating that Trader Joes’ square footage is around 12,000 square feet and Stater Bros square footage is 42,000 square feet. He confirmed the proposed food market’s square footage is 28,000 square feet, the drug store/pharmacy with drive thru service window at 16,454 square feet, the larger retail shops at 11,650 square feet, and the remainder 35,060 square feet for small inline tenants, restaurants etc. Chairperson Anderson asked if the applicant would like to make a presentation. Kevin McCook, 639 Weatherstone Way, San Marcos, and Justin Schlaefli, Urban System Associates, 8451 Miralani Drive, Suite A, San Diego, made the presentation. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Chairperson Anderson asked if Mr. McCook had an idea of how many ViaSat employees live in Bressi Ranch. Mr. McCook stated quite a few as they have met with them. Chairperson Anderson asked if there is a gate for the residential properties. Mr. McCook stated no. Commissioner Black asked if commercial vehicles will be utilizing the entry way. Mr. McCook stated no, delivery trucks will be accessing the entry way off of Finnila Place during the day, parking through the night and leaving at times that would not be disruptive. Chairperson Anderson asked how the truck drivers know the route. Mr. McCook replied from their route operations manager. Commissioner Segall inquired about the circulation for the semi-trailer trucks and how they would navigate and back into the loading dock. Mr. Schlaefli stated that the truck circulation into and out of the El Fuerte entrance to show that it can circulate back behind and fully through the development. Mr. Lynch referred to Exhibits AS-1 and C-7 of the proposed site plan from the Staff Report. Tim Gabrielson, project engineer, 4615 Shade Road, La Mesa, stated that the commercial truck traffic will come from Palomar Airport Road, making a right turn on El Fuerte Street, a right turn into the project driveway entrance, going around the project driveway and pointed out that the truck will then back into the loading areas at the back of the retail stores. Mr. Gabrielson concluded that the commercial trucks will come out of the property, making a left turn and finally a right turn out of the development onto El Fuerte Street. Commissioner Segall asked when the trucks will be delivering. Mr. McCook replied stating during the day, or in the evening during non-peak hours. Commissioner Segall inquired about the location of the chicanes. Mr. Schlaefli stated that the goal of the chicanes is to keep drivers from traveling down Gateway Road towards El Camino Real and using that as a pass-through or thoroughfare and staying on the major roads they are intended to be on. He stated that the first one will be located east of Innovation Way on Gateway Road, the second chicane will be located west of Innovation Way and the third will be located south of Gateway Road. Commissioner Segall asked what a chicane is. Mr. Schlaefli replied stated that it is an artificial “S” curve on a street, instead of a straight thoroughfare a driver could travel high speed on, a curve is introduced to force the driver to navigate the curve and slow down. RECESS Chairperson Anderson called for a 10-minute recess at 8:39 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:49 p.m. with all Commissioners present and opened public testimony. Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 9 The following speakers spoke in favor in the project: John Vance, 7905 Vista Canela, Carlsbad Roby Ogan, 2741 Gateway Road, Carlsbad Karen Pearson, 2390 Hillyer Street, Carlsbad Cheri Hoffmann, 7824 Sitio Tejo, Carlsbad Sarah Ellis on behalf of Ted Owen, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad Justin Stricula, 3030 Greenwich Street, Carlsbad Jim Stone, Circulate San Diego, 111 Sixth Avenue, San Diego Bronson Jacoway, 3274 Avenida Anacapa, Carlsbad Julia Bergstrom, 6726 Tea Tree Street, Carlsbad Dale Greenhalgh, 5017 Ashberry Road, Carlsbad Jon Beery, 5076 Ciardi Court, Carlsbad Lauren Prescott, Greenwich Street, Carlsbad, on behalf Ramona Finnila, former Carlsbad Councilwoman Bruce Schiff, 2098 Alta Vista Drive, Vista Arlene Tendick, 11682 El Camino Real, San Diego The following speakers spoke in opposition of the project due to traffic, noise, Zone change, density, open space, access to project site, and an addition of a liquor store: David Olsen, 6372 Huntington Drive, Carlsbad Kelly McLaughlin, 6243 Alverton Drive, Carlsbad Margie Caruso, 6624 Brookite Court, Carlsbad Bruce Ortman, 6323 Montecito Drive, Carlsbad Vickey Syage, 1345 Cassins Street, Carlsbad Amy Hagen, 6221 Village Green Drive, Carlsbad Diane Nygaard, Preserve Calavera, 5020 Nighthawk Way, Oceanside, stated that she had no comments on the project and stated she was disappointed with the initial Climate Action Plan (CAP) review and the draft Environmental Import Report that neither the city nor the developer seemed to take this issue seriously and did not make a good faith effort to reduce Greenhouse Gasses (GHG). She stated that the changes that are before the Commission will result in substantial reduction in GHG’s and the developer took a serious look at the issue finding many things they could do to reduce GHG’s and enhance the project. Ms. Nygaard stated that she supports the proposed alternative GHG’s. She recommended that the CAP checklist be applied earlier in the process, update the checklist to include more potential action items with more detail for specific land use types, review potential conflicts between aesthetics and setback revisions with the need for rooftop solar and other things to reduce GHG’s and to allow for creative measures. Paige Decino, Skyline Road, Carlsbad, commented that the metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita on the project are greater than the average value throughout the rest of the city. She is concerned with the city meeting the CAP benchmarks in 2020 and 2035 if every new development adding more GHG’s per capita. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Siekmann, which was seconded by Commissioner Segall, to extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m. The Commission voted 5-0-2 (L’Heureux and Montgomery absent) to extend the meeting. The following speakers spoke in favor of the project: Cadie Brown, 6238 Topiary Street, Carlsbad Aric Stark, 6554 Halite Place, Carlsbad Diane Gainer, 2237 Plazuela Street, Carlsbad Ken Lee, 6238, Topiary Street, Carlsbad The following speakers spoke in opposition of the project due to traffic, noise, Zone change, access to project site, and an addition of a liquor store: Elizabeth Nani, 6388 Huntington, Carlsbad David Mohar, 2622 Garden House Road, Carlsbad Planning Commission Minutes December 7, 2016 Page 10 Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, she closed public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to respond. Mr. McCook stated that the development is the solution to the traffic issues raised by adding traffic signals. He stated that since Envision Carlsbad has already been in process for 6 years or 10 years prior to that, they did not want to get in front of the process and wanted to remain transparent. Mr. McCook commented that they tiered off the General Plan and tried to implement the goals and objectives of all the plans. He added that bringing in more retail to Bressi Ranch would alleviate traffic and give people more options. He concluded that the Bressi Ranch Master Plan’s framework, goals and objectives will not be changed, they are reaffirming the 13 goals of the Master Plan. Mr. Lynch responded to Ms. Decino’s concerns regarding per capita on the GHG emissions and stated that the calculations were evaluated based on the actual residents of the site, divided by the GHG emissions. He clarified that the service population was not included, such as the people who are working on the site as well on the daily basis, and those numbers would need to be included for the overall per capita calculation. Commissioner Goyarts asked if commercial and residential units were considered for the site. Mr. McCook stated yes. Commissioner Siekmann asked if both options for solar trees in the parking lot as well as residential roof solar panels were considered. Mr. McCook stated yes. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Siekmann, which was seconded by Commissioner Goyarts, to extend the meeting until 10:45 p.m. The Commission voted 5-0-2 (L’Heureux and Montgomery absent) to extend the meeting. DISCUSSION Commissioner Black stated that he could support the project. Commissioner Goyarts stated that he could also approve the project. Commissioner Siekmann stated that she could support the project. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Siekmann, which was seconded by Commissioner Black, to extend the meeting until 11:00 p.m. The Commission voted 5-0-2 (L’Heureux and Montgomery absent) to extend the meeting. Commissioner Segall stated that he could support the project. Chairperson Anderson stated that she could also support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Siekmann that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7174 recommending that the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report EIR 15- 01, including the approval of Candidate Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7175 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 14-04, Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment 87-17(A), and Master Plan Amendment 178(I) and adopt Planning Commission Resolution Number 7176 recommending approval of Carlsbad Tract Map 14-09, Planned Development Permit 14-10, Site Development Plans 14-13 and 16-06, and Conditional Use Permits 14-09 and 16-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner L’Heureux and Commissioner Montgomery ABSTAIN: None