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Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Date of Meeting: May 17, 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 Goyarts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Anderson, Goyarts, Montgomery, Rodman and
Siekmann
Absent: Commissioner Black
STAFF PRESENT
Don Neu, City Planner
Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney
Farah Nisan, Secretary
Shannon Werneke, Associate Planner
Austin Silva, Associate Planner
Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson Segall asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item and opened the public hearing on Agenda
Item 2.
2. CDP 2017-0013 (DEV 2017-0045) – GOLDBERG RESIDENCE – Request for approval
of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 456 square foot second
story addition, a 51 square foot front entry addition and 43 square foot second story deck
to an existing single-family residence on a 0.17 acre lot within the Mello II Segment of the
City’s Local Coastal Program located at 4928 Loma Laguna Drive 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.
Mr. Neu stated Agenda Item 2 would normally be heard in a public hearing context; however, the project
appears 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 Item 2.
Chairperson Segall asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Item 2. Seeing none,
he opened and closed public testimony.
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MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Montgomery and duly seconded by Commissioner
Siekmann that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution
No. 7243 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 2017-0013 based upon the
findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 6-0-1
AYES: Chairperson Segall, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Goyarts,
Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Rodman and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Black
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Segall closed public hearing on Agenda Item 2, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and
opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1.
1. CT 16-04/PUD 16-03/CDP 16-21/HDP 16-01 (DEV 11-036) – HIGHLAND VIEW HOMES
– Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, Coastal
Development Permit and Hillside Development Permit to allow for 1) the subdivision,
grading and development of a 2.02-acre parcel currently developed with an existing
single-family home into eight (8) single-family residential lots and two (2) common lots for
the private drive aisle and detention basin; and 2) the construction of eight (8) single-
family homes, on property located at 3794 Highland Drive within the Mello II Segment of
the Local Coastal Program, and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The project site is
not located within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. 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 categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of
environmental documents pursuant to section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the
state CEQA guidelines.
Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Shannon Werneke would make the staff
presentation.
Chairperson Segall asked if any of the Commissioners have ex parte communications to disclose for this
item.
Commissioner Montgomery disclosed that he visited the site.
Chairperson Segall disclosed that he also visited the site.
Ms. Werneke gave a presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions.
Chairperson Segall asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the driveways are permeable. Engineering Manager Jason Geldert
replied stating that the upper portion and the lower portion of the driveways are permeable.
Commissioner Goyarts asked if there is a need for sidewalks and curbs along Highland Drive. Mr. Geldert
stated that Highland Drive is an alternative design street and the property will have a neighborhood
improvement agreement.
Chairperson Segall asked if there were any further questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant
wished to make a presentation. Seeing none, he asked if any person in the audience wished to speak on
the item and opened public testimony.
Richard Schlatter, 3656 Highland Drive, stated his concerns with the density involved with tract home
development on Highland Drive as it has so much character and adds personality for Carlsbad.
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Angela Schlatter, 3656 Highland Drive, stated her concerns with the big development on Highland Drive,
the looks of the neighborhood and traffic on Magnolia and Highland Drive.
Chairperson Segall asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Item 1. Seeing none,
he closed public testimony.
Brian Sullivan, project applicant, 3758 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, replied to the issues raised
during public testimony.
Commissioner Anderson asked if there will be a fence on the eastern side of the property. Mr. Sullivan
replied yes.
Commissioner Goyarts asked if there are sports field lights from the school. Mr. Geldert stated no.
Commissioner Montgomery asked if the city is safeguarded by the maintenance agreement for the project
and how it will be constructed to maintain the private drive. Mr. Geldert stated that an HOA is required to
fund the maintenance for the drive aisle and the basin.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Siekmann disclosed that she has driven by the property.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Montgomery and duly seconded by Commissioner
Siekmann that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution
No. 7242 approving Tentative Tract Map CT 16-04, Planned Development Permit
PUD 16-03, Coastal Development Permit CDP 16-21 and Hillside Development
Permit HDP 16-01, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein as amended as listed in the errata sheet for the project.
VOTE: 6-0-1
AYES: Chairperson Segall, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Goyarts,
Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Rodman and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Black
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Segall closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1.
Chairperson Segall closed public hearing on Agenda Item 1, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and
opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3.
3. RP 2016-0001/CT 2016-0002 (DEV 2016-0031) – TOWNHOUSE – Request for a
recommendation of approval of a Major Review Permit and Tentative Tract Map to allow
for the demolition of a one-story commercial building and the construction of a four-story
mixed-use building consisting of 1,622 square feet of ground floor office space and seven
condominium units located at 2677 State Street in Land Use District 4 of the Village
Review 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
categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental
documents pursuant to section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA
guidelines.
Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Associate Planner Austin Silva would make the staff
presentation.
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Chairperson Segall asked if any of the Commissioners have ex parte communications to disclose for this
item.
Commissioner Goyarts disclosed that he has driven by the site.
Commissioner Siekmann stated that she also drove by the project site.
Chairperson Segall disclosed that he drove by the project site.
Mr. Silva gave a presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.
Chairperson Segall asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Anderson inquired about tree maintenance. Mr. Geldert clarified that they will be maintained
by city staff.
Commissioner Goyarts asked if the trees will be fully matured. Mr. Geldert stated that when installed, they
will be smaller since they grow quite large. Mr. Silva confirmed that the size of the palm trees when installed
is 24 inch box.
Chairperson Segall asked if there were any further questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant
wished to make a presentation.
Ed Leonard, AVRP/Skyport Studios, Suite 200, 703 16th Street, San Diego, assisted by Mark Benjamin,
P.O. Box 7050, Rancho Santa Fe, made a presentation.
Chairperson Segall asked if there were any questions of the applicant.
Commissioner Anderson asked if Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) will be intended
for the project. Mr. Benjamin stated that he is not intending to build the project with LEED.
Chairperson Segall asked if there were any further questions for the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if
any person in the audience wished to speak on the item and opened public testimony.
Robert Pastor, 2727 State Street, commented that the addition of the residential development on State
Street would be beneficial for the survival of his business.
Chairperson Segall asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Item 1. Seeing none,
he closed public testimony.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Montgomery stated that he can support the project.
Commissioner Anderson commented that she has an ongoing concern with the north county transit parking
lot.
Chairperson Segall stated that he can support the project.
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MOTION
ACTION :
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Motion by Commissioner Montgomery and duly seconded by Commissioner
Siekmann that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution
No. 7244 recommending approval of Major Review Permit RP 2016-0001 and
Tentative Tract Map CT 2016-0002 to the City Council based on the findings and
subject to the conditions contained therein .
6-0-1
Chairperson Segall, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Goyarts,
Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Rodman and Commissioner Siekmann
None
ABSENT: Commissioner Black
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Segall closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Goyarts commented that he would prefer to see high end palm trees on State Street such
as the Phoenix date palms versus queen palms. Mr. Benjamin stated that they will be king palm trees.
CITY PLANNER COMMENTS
None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of May 17, 2017 was adjourned at 7:08
p.m.
DON NEU
City Planner
Farah Nisan
Minutes Clerk