HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-04; Planning Commission; MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
Dec.4,2019
CALL TO ORDER: 6 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Vi llage Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ROLL CALL: Anderson, Geidner, Lafferty, Meenes, Merz, and Stine
Luna absent
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to approve the Nov. 20, 2019
minutes, 6/0/1 (Luna absent.)
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING:
Vice Chair Meenes 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.
Vice Chair Meenes opened the public hearing for Item 1.
1. CDP 2019-0009 (DEV2019-0057) -AKIN RESIDENCE -Request for approval of a Coastal
Development Permit for the demolition of a 2,494-square-foot, two-story, single-family residence
with an attached two-car garage and the construction of a 3,415-square-foot, two-story single-
family residence with an attached two-car garage within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal
Program located at 5290 Carlsbad Boulevard within Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The
project site is not within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner
has determined that the project bel<;rngs 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.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Harker would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioner Lafferty, Merz, and Meenes disclosed they drove by the site.
Commissioner Geidner disclosed she walked by the site.
Vice Chair Meenes asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project.
He opened public testimony at 6:16 p.m.
Toni Mackenzie, property owner to the north of the project, is concerned that if the crosswalk is moved as
part of a city-initiated project, it will be in front of her house and will take away parking and impact her
view. She is also concerned that the new home will block her view to the south.
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Vice Chair Meenes asked if there were additional members of the public who wished to speak on the
project. Se~ing none, he closed public testimony at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Merz, to adopt Resolution No. 7352. Motion
carried, 6/0/1 (Luna absent.)
2. ZCA 2019-0001/LCPA 2019-0004 -FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS -Request for a recommendation to approve a Zone Code Amendment and
Local Coastal Program Amendment to update the city's Floodplain Management Regulations
Zoning Ordinance to reflect changes in Federal requirements. The city planner has determined
that the project is a minor zone code amendment that refines or clarifies existing land use
standards and would have no significant effect on the environment. Therefore, it is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) and Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070 A.l.c.i.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Engineering Manager Geldert would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Merz, to adopt Resolution No. 7353.
Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Luna absent.)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS COMMENTS:
Commissioner Geidner disclosed she met with a resident, Lance Schulte, and they visited the Ponto Beach
location. Motion by Commissioner Geidner to add discussion about the Local Coastal Program Land Use
Update to the next agenda.
City Planner Neu stated discussing the item may cause confusion that public hearings are occurring prior
to the close of the public review period.
Motion by Commissioner Geidner was not seconded, motion died.
Commissioner Lafferty provided an update from the Historic Preservation Commission, where she serves
as an ex-officio member.
CITY PLANNER REPORTS:
None
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Meenes adjQurned the duly noticed meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Melissa Flores -Minutes Clerk