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Home My WebLink About2017-04-19; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes April 19, 2017 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: April 19, 2017 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Segall called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Rodman led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Anderson, Black, Montgomery, Rodman and Siekmann Absent: Commissioner Goyarts STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney Farah Nisan, Secretary Sarah Cluff, Senior Office Specialist Austin Silva, Associate Planner David Rick, Associate Engineer Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager Craig Williams, Transportation Manager Jennifer Horodyski, Assistant Engineer PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jan Neff-Sinclair, 922 Wind Drift Drive, submitted a handout to the Commission presenting a screenshot of an online petition requesting support for a distillery on Tyler Street and stated that she is concerned with the zone change application process. Kim Trujillo, 1751 Andrea Avenue, shared her concerns with the online petition requesting support for a distillery on Tyler Street. Dr. Fred M. Johnson, 3784 Jefferson Street, complimented the Commission on the Pacific Wind proceedings. Mr. Neu clarified that the City Council had already scheduled to discuss the topic of a moratorium for the Village and Barrio areas as a follow up to the Council’s Goal Setting process at the Tuesday, April 18th City Council workshop. Mr. Neu stated that because the City Council was well aware of the Planning Commission’s concern, the item is not on the Agenda for discussion. Mr. Neu reported that the City Council heard public testimony, discussed the issue and did not support pursuing a moratorium. CONTINUED PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1. SDP 15-18/CDP 16-04/MS 16-01 – PACIFIC WIND – Request for approval of a Site Development Plan to allow for the demolition of 44 residential units and the construction of a 93-unit apartment (92 affordable units) development, including development standards modifications, and a street abandonment for a portion of Harding Street near the intersection of Carol Place, in the Residential-Density Multiple Zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The City Planner has determined that this 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, exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15194 (Affordable Housing) of the State CEQA Guidelines. This project is not located within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. Planning Commission Minutes April 19, 2017 Page 2 Todd Cottle, Harding Street Neighbors LP, Suite 200, 14211 Yorba Street, Tustin, made a presentation addressing the concerns raised during public testimony. Associate Planner Austin Silva and Associate Engineer David Rick addressed the concerns raised during public testimony. Chairperson Segall asked if there were any questions of staff or the applicant. Commissioner Black asked inquired about the maximum occupancy for the development. Mr. Todd Cottle replied a maximum number of 531 individuals. Commissioner Montgomery stated that one of his main concerns is the abandonment of the Harding Street right of way and asked what benefits the citizens. Mr. Rick stated that a street or an easement can be abandoned on a subdivision through a parcel map, which is the direction the applicant has taken. Chairperson Segall asked how guest parking is managed. Mr. Barry Cottle responded with no overnight parking allowed for visitors and stated that a guest staying overnight will have to register at the office assigning an available parking space. Commissioner Siekmann asked why the gating is necessary. Mr. Barry Cottle stated that the gate would control access and parking. Commissioner Siekmann asked if they would consider removing or modifying the gate. Mr. Todd Cottle commented that it would protect younger children playing around the tot lot area. Commissioner Black asked if there is a common ratio for laundry accessibility. Mr. Todd Cottle stated a ratio of ten to one. Commissioner Black asked if the laundry facility, building two, could be relocated to building six so that it is more centralized for all tenants. Mr. Todd Cottle stated that they would consider the relocation to building two and that the goal is to have the laundry facility near a tot lot or some open space. Chairperson Segall inquired about the fire access to the project site. Mr. Rick replied stating that the driveways are 24 feet wide throughout the development and have been reviewed by the fire department and found to meet the requirements. Commissioner Rodman asked if there is a condition in place supporting the household income is true and accurate. Mr. Todd Cottle stated that there is a financial penalty regarding the tax credits used in the project financing to the extent that someone is cheating and is not making the income that they say they are making. DISCUSSION Commissioner Siekmann stated that it appears to her that the applicant has bent over backwards to make a good project for Carlsbad. Commissioner Siekmann stated that she would like to see public access through the development for walking and biking and stated that she can support the project. Commissioner Anderson stated she can support the project. Commissioner Black commends the applicant for all the thought put into the project. Commissioner Black added that relocating the laundry equipment to building number four is not that great of a deal as far as having to reconfigure architecture, utilities and plumbing. Commissioner Montgomery stated that he would prefer to see the project as a redesign. Chairperson Segall stated that he likes the project and what it brings to the community, however; he concurs with Commissioner Montgomery. Chairperson Segall stated that he cannot support the project the way it is and the way it will impact other residents on Jefferson Street and Harding Street. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the applicant would be open to limiting pedestrian gate access afterhours. Mr. Todd Cottle stated that they would prefer to lock the gates after a certain hour in the evening. Planning Commission Minutes April 19, 2017 Page 3 MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Siekmann to limit pedestrian gate access due to the discretion of the property management company. The Commission voted 3-3-1 (Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Montgomery and Rodman) motion failed. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Siekmann to relocate the two units located on the southerly end of the third floor of building four to the westerly end of the third floor of building two. The Commission voted 5-1 -1 (Commissioner Montgomery). MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Montgomery and duly seconded by Commissioner Siekmann that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7233 approving Site Development Plan SOP 15-18, Coastal Development Permit COP 16-04 and Minor Subdivision MS 16-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein as amended. VOTE: 4-2-1 AYES: Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Rodman and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: Chairperson Segall and Commissioner Montgomery ABSENT: Commissioner Goyarts ABSTAIN : None Chairperson Segall closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of April 19, 2017 was adjourned at 7:58p.m. ~-~-~DON NEU City Planner Farah Nisan Minutes Clerk