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Resident Alice Noble stated she has concerns about visitor parking and using street parking for visitors
puts a burden on the rest of the community for public use. She stated there is no green space and the area
is high density. She is concerned with traffic and the increase of traffic on La Costa Ave and the danger for
pedestrians and cyclists.
Chair Meenes asked if there were any additional members of the public who wished to speak. Seeing
none, he closed public testimony at 3:40 p.m.
Associate Planner Evans stated the project does not require any open space due to the smaller size. She
stated that the Public Works Division would be able to address any traffic related concerns.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Meenes, to adopt Resolution No. 7427.
Motion carried, 5/0/2 (Commissioners Kamenjarin and Sabellico absent).
2. GPA 2021-0001, ZC 2021-0001, LCPA 2021-0011 (PUB 2021-0002) -AURA CIRCLE OPEN
SPACE: Request for a recommendation of approval of an amendment to the General Plan to
change the current land use designation from Residential (R-4) and Open Space (OS) to Open
Space (OS), and a change of Zone from One Family Residential (R-1-8000) and Open Space
(OS) to Open Space (OS), and an amendment to the Local Coastal Plan Land Use and Zoning
to change the current designation from R-4/OS to OS for a 14.58 acre property located at the
terminus of Aura Circle, within Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
GPA 2021-0002, ZC 2021-0002 (PUB 2021-0003)-BUENA VISTA PARK OPEN SPACE: Request
for a recommendation of approval of an amendment to the General Plan to change the
current land use designation from Residential (R-4) to Open Space (OS) and a change of zone
from One Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space (OS) for a 3.1 acre property located at 1605
Buena Vista Way within Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Bustamante would make the
staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioners Lafferty, Meenes, and Stine disclosed they looked up the sites on google maps.
Commissioner Luna disclosed she is familiar with the site.
Commissioner Kamenjarin confirmed that he joined the meeting and heard the entire presentation for
item 2.
QUESTIONS TO STAFF:
Commissioner Stine asked if the Aura Circle property is important to habitat management.
Associate planner Bustamante stated yes. The property is part of the city's Habitat Management Program
and Gnatcatchers have been observed on the property.
Commissioner Lafferty asked for further information on the errata sheet that was provided.
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Principal Planner Lardy stated the city cannot downzone a property without making up for the residential
units in another project. Since the action needs to occur concurrently, the West Oaks project that added
units and was previously approved would not be eligible to make up the residential units that would be
lost with downzoning the two pieces of land to open space. Once another project is identified, the
proposed downzoning will move forward to City Council for approval.
Chair Meenes asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing
none, he opened and closed public testimony 4:20 p.m.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Merz, to adopt Resolution No's. 7428 and
7429 as amended. Motion carried, 6/0/1 {Commissioner Sabellico absent).
3. GPA 2019-0003 (PUB 2019-0009) -OVERVIEW OF ADOPTED 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
-An informational presentation on the city's adopted Housing Element, including a discussion
on its implementation. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving this report
does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause
either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, and therefore, does not require environmental review.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Senior Planner Donnell would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
Senior Planner Donnell gave an update on the 2021-2029 Housing Element to include the background, the
new housing element, programs, potential sites, public review, and next steps.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Merz shared the experience he had on a recent ride along with an officer that is part of the
Homeless Outreach Team.
CITY PLANNER REPORTS:
City Planner Neu stated the next planning commission meeting will remain virtual as per the decision by
city council.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Meenes adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:13 p.m.
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Melissa Flores -Minutes Clerk