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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-04; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes Minutes of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: CALL TO ORDER May 4, 2016 PLANNING COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. May 4, 2016 COUNCIL CHAMBERS Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Segall led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Page 1 Present: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Black, Goyarts, L'Heureux, Montgomery, Segall, and Siekmann Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney Tammy McMinn, Administrative Secretary Farah Nissan, Senior Office Specialist Teri Delcamp, Senior Planner Shannon Werneke, Associate Planner Austin Silva, Associate Planner Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager Kyrenne Chua, Associate Engineer PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Julie Adjour, 3537 Madison, spoke on the Village Barrio Plan. She thanked Mr. Donnell for changing Item 1.3.2 regarding the Barrio and the beach and he did a great job. She didn't care for Item 4.4 regarding a road diet. She doesn't think members of the City Council have lived long-term in an urban environment. The City of San Diego City Council are better qualified to decide on this subject. Chairperson Anderson asked if anyone else in the audience wished to speak to an item not on the agenda. Seeing none she asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Anderson asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. 1. GPA 15-04/ZC 15-05 -HULSE ORTHODONTICS MEDICAL OFFICE -Request for a recommendation of approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan . Land Use designation from Planned Industrial (Pl) to Office (0) and a Zone Change from Planned Industrial (P-M) to Office (0) for a 2.48-acre property located at 6405 El Camino Real, on the southwest corner of Camino Vida Roble and El Camino Real, within Local Facilities Management Zone 5. The City Planner has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (8)(3) (General Rule) and City of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 19.04.070(A)(1)(c), minor municipal code amendments that do not involve physical modifications or lead to physical improvements beyond those typically exempt. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2016 Page 2 Mr. Neu stated Agenda Item 1 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 1. Chairperson Anderson asked if anyone on the Commission would like to discuss Item No. 1. Seeing none she opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Siekmann That the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7165 recommending approval of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 15-04) and Zone Change (ZC 15-05), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. 7-0 Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner L'Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 2. 2. CDP 15-17(A)-6125 PASEO DEL NORTE -Request for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Addendum, and the approval of a Coastal Development Permit Amendment to allow for the conversion of 7,286 square feet of ground floor warehouse space to medical office space and the expansion of a parking area containing 28 spaces within the Office zone and Mello II Segment of the City's Coastal Zone located at 6125 Paseo Del Norte 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 through the implementation of the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Addendum, the proposed project mitigates the effects to a point where no significant effect on the environment would occur. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Austin Silva would make the staff presentation. Mr. Silva gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff Commissioner Montgomery stated that he wasn't in briefings and would like clarification about the parcel that contains the building, the second parcel that has the expansion of the parking lot and some open space mitigation, and the open space next to that, and if they are three separate parcels. Mr. Silva stated that it was only 2 parcels. Commissioner Segall asked Mr. Silva to go over the errata sheet. Mr. Silva explained that there were some inconsistencies in the Initial Study. There were some boxes that were checked incorrectly marking designations with No Impact or Less than Significant Impact which were inconsistent with the determinations and discussions provided in the document. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2016 Page 3 Chairperson Anderson asked about the old parking being cement and the new parking being pavers. Mr. Silva explained that for the most part it is pavement but there 1s a small portion that is AC pavers because of stormwater regulations. Chairperson Anderson also asked if it sloped toward the open space. Mr. Silva said it slopes slightly to the open space and down to the bio retention basin. Mr. Geldert clarified that the drainage goes into the parking lot into the permeable pavers and into the bio retention basin, so it does not flow into the open space. They put quite a bit of LID into this working with our staff. Chairperson Anderson asked what LID was. Mr. Geldert explained that it stood for Low Impact Development which means its water quality features into the design. Commissioner Montgomery asked about true habitat being in the remaining open space parcel and if it had been thought through. Mr. Silva stated that it was initially done because the 3rd floor addition didn't meet the setback requirements for the previous lot line. By moving the lot line it was able to comply with the setback, so now the lot line follows the open space zoning designation as well. Commissioner Montgomery said it follows the natural top of slope, and you're doing habitat improvements onsite. Were there some biological issues within this new area that needed to be upgraded? Mr. Silva said that no it drops down about 14 to 16 feet. Commissioner Montgomery commented that he saw some cross hatching into the new parcel on the slope. Mr. Silva said that would be the impact for constructing the parking lot above since they had to restabilize the slope. Chairperson asked if there were any more questions of staff. Seeing none she asked if the applicant would like to make a presentation. Bill Hoffman with Hoffman Planning and Engineering, 5131 Lionshead Ave., Carlsbad, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Segall asked what the intended use of the building was. Mr. Hoffman responded that it was for medical office use only. Commissioner Segall asked Mr. Neu about parking ratios for surgery centers which would be different than a medical office building. Mr. Neu stated the parking chapter contains a rate for medical uses as well as a provision to modify parking based on a study or other information so we would have the ability to permit a different parking rate. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if any person in the audience wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Chairperson Anderson opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 2. DISCUSSION Commissioner Siekmann asked Mr. Silva for clarification on addendum No. 8. She noted that in the Hazards and Hazardous Materials section of the Environmental Initial Study, the "Less than Significant" box was incorrectly checked for Item a. The "No Impact" box should have been checked. Commissioner Siekmann also noted that in the Hydrology and Water Quality section of the Environmental Initial Study, the "Less than Significant Impact" box was incorrectly check for Item b and the "No Impact" box should have been checked. Commissioner Montgomery is happy it's being used for a more homogenous use and is in support of the project. Commissioner Black is happy to see more medical offices move.into Carlsbad and the open space being taken care of. He can approve the project. Commissioner Goyarts thought the Planning Department had done a very thorough job. He can support the project Commissioner Siekmann agrees with her fellow Commissioners. She pointed out that two Items on tonight's agenda where doctors are looking for space in our city and all the letters we had in the first item. She would like to make a note in the minutes that we need to look out for that to see if it's an issue we need to look out for. Commissioner Siekmann thanked staff and the applicant and can vote in favor of it. Mr. Neu stated that Commissioner Siekmann's comments would be included in the minutes. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2016 Page4 Commissioner L'Heureux can support the project. This makes a lot more sense than what was previously proposed at this location and that the restoration of the habitat area is a good plus for the city. Commissioner Segall concurs with his fellow commissioners. Chairperson Anderson supports this project for the same reasons as her fellow Commissioners. Chairperson Anderson closed the public testimony. MOTION Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner L'Heureux that ACTION: the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7166 approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Addendum, and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7167 approving Coastal Development Permit (CDP 15-17(A)), based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein, including the errata sheet and the comments made by Commissioner Siekmann. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner L'Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. 3. SDP 15-22 -QUARRY CREEK PA R-2 -Request for a determination that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Quarry Creek Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR 11-02) and approval of a Site Development Plan for the development of 12 multi-family buildings for 278 market-rate apartments within Planning Area R-2 of the Quarry Creek Master Plan on property located at the southeast corner of Haymar Drive and El Saito Falls Street in Local Facilities Management Zone 25. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Senior Planner Teri Delcamp would make the staff presentation. Ms. Delcamp gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Siekmann asked what the density was with the 78 units that are there. Ms. Delcamp stated that it was 20.4 dwelling units per acre and the minimum required was 20. Commissioner Black asked what the maximum height was for that zone. Ms. Delcamp replied that it was 35 feet and 3 stories and allows for architectural features to a 45 feet limit. Commissioner Black stated he saw 47 feet on the elevation. Ms. Delcamp stated she will look into that and get back to him. Chairperson Anderson asked about the 47 compact car parking spaces and if they are assigned. Ms. Delcamp deferred to the applicant. Chairperson Anderson asked if they are uncovered spaces or carport spaces. Ms. Delcamp deferred that question to the applicant as well. Chairperson Anderson also asked about the signage being on the side of the waterfall feature and if it would be underwater. Ms. Delcamp explained that the intent is for the sign to be near the project entry and would require a sign permit to be approved. She deferred the part of the question about being underwater to the applicant. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2016 Page 5 Chairperson Anderson asked about the space between the tandem parking spaces and anything behind them. Ms. Delcamp replied that the minimum space would be the 24-foot drive aisle. We've asked that when they are 90 degree angles to each other they provide adequate space in between and a minimum of 24-feet in between. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any further questions for staff and seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Dan Ferguson with Lennar Multi Family made a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Black asked about the 47-foot tower. Mr. Ferguson responded that he wasn't aware that there was a 45 foot height limit in the zoning code. He stated that they use architectural design to hide condensers on the roof. Ms. Delcamp stated that this would be subject to the residential density multiple zone and architectural projections do not have a limit so going up to 47 feet is allowed. Commissioner Black was surprised that there was no limitation. Mr. Neu stated that the code leaves flexibility for architectural style and design. Commissioner Goyarts asked if all amenities will be available on Day 1 for the residents. Mr. Ferguson responded that it will be built phased from left to right. The leasing building, the pool and the clubhouse opens on Day 1. Commissioner L'Heureux asked about the completion time and how long the first tenants will be subject to the construction. Mr. Ferguson stated that it would be about 14 or 15 months total and about 6 months with residents living there where the streets would be roped off and construction would be going on. Chairperson Anderson asked about the use of compact car spaces. Mr. Ferguson stated that they implement a parking management plan. All the parking spaces will have a number and they will be assigned to residents as they move in. People will be assigned the size of stalls depending on the size of vehicles they have. Chairperson Anderson also asked about the tandem spaces. Mr. Ferguson responded that they will be assigned to tenants with more than one vehicle per bedroom. She also asked about the onsite management and if they have restrictions on how many people can live in a unit. Mr. Ferguson stated that there will be onsite management and the rentals will be consistent with other apartments with two people per bedroom. Chairperson Anderson asked about the plan for the signage on the spa. Mr. Ferguson explained that they would be submitting a separate sign permit and that it wouldn't attach to the glass wall. Chairperson Anderson asked if he envisioned a 3-dimensional sign with the water behind it. Mr. Ferguson concurred. Chairperson Anderson asked if the trees between the parking spaces were meant to keep people from running into each other. Mr. Ferguson explained that it was merely to enhance the Main Street entrance. Chairperson Anderson asked if they had experience with courtyards with 3-story residences behind them. Mr. Ferguson said they program the passage spaces so there are no TVs, no spas, limited BBQs, and festive lighting limiting the nuisances for residents. He stated that quiet hours will be after 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Siekmann asked about electric car plug-ins. Mr. Ferguson stated that they would provide a conduit to 3% of all their parking. He said they will assign that space to the people with electric cars. Commissioner Siekmann asked about solar. Mr. Ferguson responded that with solar you don't know the cost benefit of it until you're further along in the design. Lennar owns a solar company so we get good discounting on that so it's something that we will evaluate in time. Commissioner Black asked if Main Street is going to be where they put the signage. Mr. Ferguson replied that the main signage will be near the spa and the Main Street entry may be lower scale signage. Commissioner Goyarts asked about the tot lot and if it would be available in all phases. Mr. Ferguson replied that the tot lot would be installed closer to the end of construction. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if any person in the audience wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Chairperson Anderson opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 3. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2016 Page 6 DISCUSSION Commissioner Montgomery said his concern was that this phase was receiving an increase in density, but that he no longer is concerned as it has absorbed the density increase and it's a great high-end community. He liked the tandem parking. Commissioner Montgomery can support the project. Commissioner Black thanked the applicant for such a tremendous project. He stated that this fits right in with what they perceived. He likes the impact areas and that the clubhouse and pool will open on Day 1. His one concern is the one entrance going in and out. Ms. Delcamp responded that there is another access and described the location. Commissioner Black can support the project. Commissioner Goyarts stated it is great project and he can support it. Commissioner Siekmann agrees with fellow commissioners in that the applicant has made a lovely project. She also complimented Ms. Delcamp on her first presentation. Commissioner Siekmann can support the project. Commissioner L'Heureux thinks this is a great project and it sets a high standard. He likes the idea that the developer is sensitive to the walking, bike and dog areas. Commissioner L'Heureux supports the project. Commissioner Segall supports the project and it is a fabulous architectural design. He stated that allowing for EV parking is good. Chairperson Anderson appreciates this project with a lot of attention to detail and is happy to see the bike repair area and beautiful architecture. She can support the project. Chairperson Anderson closed the public testimony. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner L'Heureux that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7164 approving a Site Development Plan (SOP 15-22) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Goyarts, Commissioner L'Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None. ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS Mr. Neu stated that the City Council considered The Wave project last night and it was approved 3-2 with some of the concerns the Commissioners had held. Chairperson Anderson asked if there was discussion regarding establishing guidelines or allowing that type of mixed use. Mr. Neu replied there was not and it would be done through the Village Master Plan process. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2016 Page 7 Commissioner Segall asked if there was any discussions about the elevator. Mr. Neu replied that there was some and that they had additional slides of an elevator from the San Diego area. Mr. Neu stated that there was concern about how much it would be used. Commissioner L'Heureux asked about the parking for timeshares being on the bottom floor of the structure. Mr. Neu said that the applicant did represent that the bottom level be reserved for the timeshare occupants and that we left it open to be able to be changed in the future if needed. Chairperson Anderson stated that this sounds like something that people would want added to the Village Master Plan. Mr. Neu stated that the draft plan currently has options for parking. The current plan also doesn't restrict mixed use projects. Chairperson Anderson asked if as a Commission we could bring something forward. Mr. Kemp stated that this item was not on our agenda so we can't discuss it at this meeting. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of May 4, 2016 was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. ~7t DON NEU City Planner Tammy McMinn Minutes Clerk