HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-18; Planning Commission; MinutesWednesday, July 18, 2018
City Council Chamber
1200 Ca rlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Montgomery called the Regular Meeting to order at 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Luna, Meenes and Segall
City Planner Neu stated that Planning Commissioner Black had resigned as of Monday, July 16, 2018.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Kemp, City Planner Neu, Associate Planner Harker,
Associate Planner Garcia, Senior Planner Jones, and Administrative Secretary
Brown
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 20, 2018, were approved, 5-0-
1 (Anderson abstained).
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
Chair Montggmery directed everyone's attention to the slide on the screen to review the procedures the
Commission would be following for that evening's public hearing.
There were no speakers at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Chair Montgomery opened the public hearing for Item 1.
1. CDP 2018-0017 (DEV2018-0029) -JONES RESIDENCE -Request for approval of a Coastal
Development Permit for the addition of 1,766 square feet to an existing single-family residence
located at 390 Chinquapin Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the city's Local Coastal Program
and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The project site is 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 15301(e)(2), Existing Facilities, of the state CEQA
Guidelines.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and Associate Planner Harker reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
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DISCLOSURES:
Commissioner Meenes stated that he drove by the site.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant
would like to make a presentation.
Applicant deferred to the staff presentation.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions for the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if
there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and
closed public testimony.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION: None.
MOTION:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Segall to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 7302 APPROVING a Coastal Development Permit for the addition
of 1,766 square feet to an existing single-family residence located at 390 Chinquapin Avenue
within the Mello II Segment of the city's Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities
Management Zone 1, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
VOTE: 6-0
AYES: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Luna, Meenes, and Segall
NOES: None
Chair Montgomery closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1.
Chair Montgomery opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 2.
2. CT 2017-0007 /PUD 2017-0006/CDP 2017-0075 (DEV2017-0100)-TAMARACK BEACH HOMES
-Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit and Coastal
Development Permit to allow the demolition of an existing duplex and the development of a
five-unit, residential air-space condominium project on a 0.40-acre site located at 438
Tamarack Avenue, within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and 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 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.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and Associate Planner Garcia reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioner Meenes stated that he drove by and visited the site.
Commissioner Meenes asked about future maintenance of the ten-foot-wide dedication.
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Associate Planner Garcia answered that the Home Owners Association would be responsible for the
maintenance of the dedicated landscaped public right-of-way.
Commissioner Anderson stated that what look like single family homes surrounding the area are
considered condominiums.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant
would like to make a' presentation.
Applicant deferred to the staff presentation.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were questions for the applicant.
Commissioner Anderson asked the applicant to explain why the space between the two proposed
buildings could not be an additional parking space.
Matthew Gomes, Global Architecture, explained that they could make it an additional parking space, but
opted not to because it would decrease the yard space for the second/middle building.
Commissioner Anderson noted that the surrounding streets are private and would not allow parking for
owners/residents of the proposed condominiums.
Mr. Gomes stated that the parking requirements and private street information would be 'stated in the
Home Owners Association documents.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions for the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if
there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and
closed public testimony.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION: None.
MOTION:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Segall to Adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 7301, as amended, APPROVING a Tentative Tract Map, Planned
Development Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow the demolition of an existing
duplex and the development of a five-unit, residential air-space condominium project on a
0.40-acre site located at 438 Tamarack Avenue, within the Mello II Segment of the Local
Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1, based upon the findings and
subject to the conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 6-0
AYES: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Luna, Meenes, and Segall
NOES: None
Chair Montgomery closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2.
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Chair Montgomery opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3.
3. V2017-0009/PS2017-0087 (DEV12023) -UPTOWN BRESSI RANCH SIGN PROGRAM -Request
for approval of a Variance to allow an increase in sign/letter height for one anchor tenant sign
and a Modified Sign Program to allow an additional monument sign and increases in sign/letter
height and sign area for tenants within the Uptown Bressi commercial center located at the
southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Street, north of Gateway Road, and east
of Colt Place, within Local Facilities Management Zone 17. The City Planner has determined that
this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act {CEQA)
per Section 15311, "Accessory Structures, on-premise signs," of the State CEQA Guidelines and
will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and Senior Planner Jones reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
{on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioner Segall stated that he drove by the site
Commissioner Meenes stated that he drove by the site.
Commissioner Geidner stated that she drove by the site.
Commissioner Anderson stated that she drove by the site.
Commissioner Segall asked if there would be an increase for the north elevation signage.
Senior Planner Jones answered that Variance V2017-0009 is for the south signage.
Commissioner Anderson asked about the height of the commercial buildings and how they compare with
the building heights at the La Costa Center. She noted that the framed height looked tall along El Fuerte.
She asked if there was a monument sign on El Fuerte and/or Palomar Airport Road.
Senior Planner Jones stated that a height comparison was not performed for this Variance. He confirmed
that there is not a monument sign on El Fuerte and/or Palomar Airport Road.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant
would like to make a presentation.
Applicant deferred to the staff presentation.
Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions for the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if
there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and
closed public testimony.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Segall asked that there be a future consideration for setbacks and pad elevations in the
sign ordinance. He noted that the sign modifications should be a consideration and not a variance.
Chair Montgomery agreed with Commissioner Segall. He noted that this could be a discussion at a future
meeting.
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City Planner Neu explained that with a modified sign program a 30 percent increase would go before the
Commissioners. He noted that there is a lower level modified sign program of up to 15 percent that would
be administratively handled.
MOTION:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Meenes to Adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7303 APPROVING a Variance to allow an increase in
sign/letter height for one anchor tenant sign and a Modified Sign Program to allow an
additional monument sign and increases in sign/letter height and sign area for tenants within
the Uptown Bressi commercial center located at the southwest corner of Palomar Airport
Road and El Fuerte Street, north of Gateway Road, and east of Colt Place, within Local
Facilities Management Zone 17, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions
contained therein.
VOTE : 6-0
AYES: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Luna, Meenes, and Segall
NOES: None
Chair Montgomery closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Segall stated that the League of California Cities Planning Commission Academy is coming
up and will take place in Long Beach. He asked if the Commissioners have any suggestions for program
topics, key note speakers or sessions. If so, please let him know before August 20, 2018. He is on the
Planning Committee and can represent the Commissioners views.
Commissioner Anderson thanked Commissioner Segall for sitting on this committee.
Commissioner Luna requested an updated roster for the Commissioners.
Commissioners thanked Commissioner Black for his service on the Planning Commission and the country.
CITY PLANNER COMMENTS:
City Planner Neu stated that the City Council approved the Village and Barrio Master Plan at its July 10,
2018, meeting. Staff is currently making the City Council requested revisions and preparing to submit the
application to the Coastal Commission. One change of note is that the City Council retained the approval
authority for projects in the former Village Master Plan area . He explained that the Commission would
continue to review and make recommendations to the City Council on projects in the village area . He
noted that the Commission's decision for projects located with the Barrio area would be final. He stated
that the second reading of the Village and Barrio Master Plan ordinance is scheduled to be heard by the
City Council on July 24, 2018. The areas in the Coastal Zone will still fall under the original Master Plan
until the city receives the Coastal Commission's approval.
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CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
City Attorney Kemp talked about an ordinance for an amendment to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2
relating to boards and commissions that was heard by City Council on July 17, 2018. He explained that this
master ordinance would provide a uniform set of rules and procedures which would apply to all the boards
and commissions.
City Planner Neu explained that the ordinance addresses the functions, powers and duties of boards and
commissions. He noted that the Planning Division has started making requested changes to the format of
agendas, minutes, and staff reports.
Commissioner Segall asked if one of the items discussed pertained to a scope of work for the Planning
Commission.
City Planner Neu explained once the ordinance is adopted by the City Council, staff will return, at a later
date, to the commission to address its areas of responsibility. He stated that the ordinance calls for an
annual work plan to be prepared and approved by the City Council. He noted that the idea of the work
plan would make sure that the boards and commissions are working on items requested by the City
Council. Planning Commission work is generated by private industry with the applications that are
submitted along with a number of former City Council directed items.
ADJOURNMENT:
egular Meeting of the Planning Commission of July 18, 2018, was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
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City Planner
Jeanette Brown -Minutes Clerk