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City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
May 3, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Meenes, Stine, Sabellico, and Merz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Hubinger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 5, 2023
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 19, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Kamenjarin, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 5, 2023, 6/0/1. (Hubinger – Abstain).
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Kamenjarin, to approve the minutes
of the Regular Meeting held April 19, 2023, 7/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lance Schulte discussed his experience in the field of city planning and made comments related
to community input.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
At the request of Chair Merz, Item #4 was moved to the end of the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This item was continued from the April 19, 2023, Planning Commission Regular Meeting.
1.CDP 2021-0056/V 2021-0003 (DEV2021-0227) – EDWARDS RESIDENCE - Adoption of a
resolution approving a coastal development permit and minor variance to allow for the
demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new 3,277-square-
foot, three-story single-family residence with a 537-square-foot attached accessory dwelling
unit (under a separate coastal development permit) and attached two-car garage and a front
yard setback reduction of five feet and a rear yard setback reduction of one foot six inches,
within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program located at 2669 Garfield Street
within Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Eric Lardy ENGINEER: Nichole Fine
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced and reviewed the PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk) addressing the concerns that were raised in the last meeting,
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At Chairperson Merz request, the following Commissioner provided his additional disclosure:
•Commissioner Sabellico disclosed that he visited the site with special attention to the
ocean view.
Commissioner Lafferty expressed concerns that approving this could be setting a bad
precedent and she cannot support this item.
City planner Lardy responded to Commissioner Lafferty’s comments noting the variance
discussed and the alternative design streets policy are two different issues and indicated that
if City Council recommends that the alternative design streets policy be re-evaluated, they
will do so at that time.
Commissioner Lafferty offered to share the APA’s Planning for Equity Policy Guide with the
other members of the Commission adding that perhaps the Commission should consider
policies from there.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s inquiry about the impact of building this home
without the variance, Applicant Sam Wright responded that the City would be restricting a
homeowner from building a home similar in value to their neighbors noting that most homes
on that street have the 15-foot front yard setback.
The applicant’s Civil Engineer, John Strominger, added that the city required the developer to
design streets that facilitate future construction of future street improvements like sidewalks.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 5:25 p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the project.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chair Merz closed the public testimony at 5:26 p.m.
In response to Commissioner Stine's request for confirmation that there is no reason to
suspect that the applicant’s statement regarding the 15-foot setbacks in the neighborhood is
not accurate, Commissioner Lafferty pointed out that the corner house on the Google maps
picture has sidewalks and a 15-foot setback and City Planner Lardy added that staff has no
reason to believe the statement is inaccurate.
Commissioner discussion began.
Commissioner Stine, Commissioner Meenes and Chair Merz expressed their support for this
project.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Sabellico, to adopt Resolution
No.7478. Motion carried, 6/1 (Lafferty No).
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
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2. CDP 2022-0052 (DEV2022-0013) – KANTER RESIDENCE – Adoption of a resolution
recommending approval of a coastal development permit for the construction of a two-story,
615-square-foot addition and a 402-square-foot second story deck to an existing single-family
residence within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program located at 7249
Mimosa Drive within Local Facilities Management Zone 6.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Lauren Yzaguirre ENGINEER: Nichole Fine
Chair Merz opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:33p.m.
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and announced that Associate Planner Lauren
Yzaguirre will not be making a presentation, but that she is available for questions.
At Chair Merz’s request, the following Commissioners made disclosures as follows:
•Commissioner Hubinger drove by the site
•Commissioner Kamenjarin drove by and walked the area
•Commissioner Meenes drove by and walked the site
•Commissioner Stine drove by the site
•Commissioner Sabellico drove by the site
•Chairperson Merz drove by the site
In response to Chair Merz’s inquiry as to whether construction had begun on the project,
Associate Planner Yzaguire confirmed that it had but was halted due to the need for an
updated permit requirement which is why this item is before the Commission.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s question, Associate Planner Yzaguirre responded that
the applicant had a permit to start construction legally, but a plan/construction change
required them to stop construction and update their application from a Minor Coastal
Development Permit to a Major Coastal Development Permit.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s inquiry, Associate Planner Yzaguirre confirmed that
there are no scenic corridor issues with this project.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 5:38 p.m. and asked if there were any members of
the public who wished to speak on the item.
Seeing none, Chair Merz closed public testimony at 5:39 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to adopt Resolution No.
7479. Motion carried, 7/0.
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 5:40 p.m.
3. CDP 2023-0010 - AVENIDA ENCINAS COASTAL RAIL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS – Adoption of a resolution approving a coastal development permit for
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Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail improvements on property generally located along Avenida
Encinas Road between Poinsettia Lane and Windrose Circle in Local Facilities Management
Zones 9 and 22.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Izzak Mireles ENGINEER: Emad Elias
Chair Merz opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:40 p.m.
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and Associate Planner Izzak Mireles who reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
At Chair Merz’s request, the following Commissioners made disclosures as follows:
•Commissioner Stine walked by the project
•Commissioner Meenes walked the site
•Commissioner Lafferty indicated familiarity with the site
•Commissioner Kamenjarin has driven by the site
•Chair Merz has driven by the site
•Commissioner Sabellico has driven the site many times
In response to Commissioner Meenes’ inquiry regarding loss of service (LOS) remaining an A
category, Associate Planner Mireles explained that the General Plan and mobility element
claim is that a certain level of service needs to be maintained. He added that in this case the
vehicles that travel in north and southbound lanes will not be changed with the addition of
the bicycle lanes.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 5:45 p.m.
Chaz Wick expressed his support for the project and requested more safety precautions for
pedestrians in the corridor.
Chairperson Merz closed the public testimony at 5:48 p.m.
In response to Commissioner Meenes’ request for information on improvements included in
the project, Associate Engineer Brandon Miles responded with a list of improvements the City
has made, based on its research in the area including enhanced crosswalks, other
pedestrian/safety improvements and traffic slowing measures including narrowing streets.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s question if there are plans to improve the Windsor Circle
crosswalk mentioned in the public comment, Associate Engineer Miles explained the
improvements that are already planned for the crosswalk.
In response an inquiry by Commissioner Lafferty, City Planner Lardy explained that this
project design and construction contract was approved by the City Council based on
conversations with the Coastal Commission. Mr. Lardy added that since the project changes
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capacity of the roadway, staff are processing the Coastal Development Permit prior to
construction.
Commissioner Stine expressed support this project adding that it is a good public safety
measure.
Commissioner Sabellico concurred, adding that he appreciates the city’s commitment to
safety.
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Meenes, to adopt Resolution No.
7480. Motion carried, 7/0.
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 5:56pm.
5. CDP 2022-0019/V 2022-0002 (DEV 2022-0005) – HOM RESIDENCE: RETAINING WALL
VARIANCE – Adoption of a resolution recommending approval of a coastal development
permit and variance to allow an unpermitted retaining wall system and wood deck that
exceeds standards on a manufactured uphill perimeter slope with a gradient greater than 40
percent and an elevation differential of greater than fifteen feet on property located at 2170
Twain Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program and Local
Facilities Management Zone .
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Kyle Van Leeuwen ENGINEER: Allison McLaughlin
Chair Merz opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:57 p.m.
At Chair Merz’s request, the following Commissioners made disclosures as follows:
•Commissioner Stine drove by the property, parked & walked the area
•Commissioner Meenes drove by the site and walked the side street
•Commissioner Kamenjarin drove by the property
•Chair Merz visited site and looked over the fence
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and Planner Kyle Van Leeuwen who reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Commissioner Meenes’ question about the City being able to discern if the
integrity of the walls completed follow City regulations, Associate Planner Kyle Van Leeuwen
explained that the soil and the retaining wall were tested on multiple occasions, and staff can
say confidently that it is safe and built to a certain level of standards. Mr. Van Leeuwen added
that the City used an outside evaluator for geological stability as an additional measure for
stability.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s inquiry, Planner Van Leeuwen confirmed that the
property owners halted construction upon learning they did not have a permit and have been
cooperative through the entire process.
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In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s question, Associate Planner Van Leeuwen explained
that this was an unusual circumstance where the contractor misled the residents and as far
as informing Carlsbad residents in general, the City staff does the best they can to explain
regulations to applicants. Mr. Van Leeuwen added that this is a well-known section of our
code for planners who work the counter and typically people do come in and ask clarifying
questions.
Applicant’s representative Paul Klukkas spoke in support of the Homs and reiterated the
information provided by Associate City Planner Van Leeuwen.
Chair Merz opened the public testimony at 6:23p.m.
The following individuals spoke in support of the project: Ray Patchett, Robert Hom, Ivan
Mendelson, Daniel Toro.
Chair Merz asked if there were any more members of the public who wished to speak on the
project. Hearing no one else wishing to speak, he closed the public testimony at 6:33pm.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s question as to whether staff received any comments in
opposition to this application, Associate Planner Van Leeuwen replied no.
Commissioner Stine explained he will support the variance.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to adopt Resolution
No. 7483. Motion carried, 7/0.
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
6. CDP 2021-0044/HDP 2022-0008/SUP 2021-0002/SUP 2022-0002 (PUB 2020-0009) – EL
CAMINO REAL ROAD WIDENING - Adoption of a resolution recommending approval of a
coastal development permit, hillside development permit, special use permit – floodplain,
and special use permit – El Camino Real, and a waiver of General Plan Open Space Policy 4-
p.6 to allow for road improvements along El Camino Real for property generally located
within the public rights-of-way on El Camino Real from Jackspar Drive to Sunny Creek Road,
within Local Facilities Management Zone 15.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Izzak Mireles ENGINEER: Tim Carroll
Chair Merz opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Commissioner Sabellico recused himself because he lives in a community that uses that
intersection regularly.
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At Chair Merz’s request, the following Commissioners made disclosures as follows:
•Commissioner Lafferty is familiar with the site and researched historic registry
•Commissioner Stine is familiar with site and drives by regularly
•Commissioner Meenes is familiar with site and drives by regularly
•Commissioner Hubinger is familiar with site and has driven by many times
•Chair Merz is familiar with site and drives by regularly
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and Associate Planner Izzak Mireles made the
staff PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Associate Engineer Brandon Miles responded to Commissioner Meenes that City Council
directed staff to move forward with improvements without waiting for a developer to assist
with the cost.
Associate Planner Mireles responded to Commissioner Stine that there were questions but
no opposition to this project.
Engineering Manager Jason Geldert replied to Commissioner Lafferty’s preservation concerns
by explaining that this is this is a low vibration work zone. He explained that with this type of
grading it is not necessary to measure since no extra amount of vibration is going on. He
added that experience and understanding of how vibrations effect construction informs staff
that there is no threat to adobes from this project.
Chair Merz asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project.
Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony at 6:58 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Kamenjarin, seconded by Commissioner Hubinger, to adopt
Resolution No. 7484. Motion carried, 6/1 (Sabellico – Absent).
Chair Merz closed the public hearing at 7 p.m.
Chair Merz called for a 5-minute break at 7 p.m.
Chair Merz called the meeting back to order at 7:08 p.m.
4.SDP2022-0003, CDP2022-0023, and PCD2023-0001 (DEV2022-0048) – FPC RESIDENTIAL - 1)
Adoption of a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the City Planners’ determination
that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Adoption of
a resolution approving a site development plan and a coastal development permit to
consolidate three parcels of land, demo an existing self-storage facility, former junkyard, and
two abandoned structures, and construct 86 two- and three-story multiple-family residential
apartments on a 4.64 acre property located at 7200, 7290, and 7294 Ponto Drive in the
southwest quadrant of the city and Local Facilities Management Zone 22.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolutions.
PLANNER: Jason Goff ENGINEER: Allison McLaughlin
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Chair Merz recused himself from Item No. 4 due to a potential conflict of interest since he is a
partner at Lee & Associates, the commercial real estate firm involved with both the seller and
the buyer of a certain parcel of the project.
In the absence of Chair Merz, Vice-Chair Sabellico acted as chair for the item.
City Planner Lardy reviewed the appeal hearing procedures.
Vice-Chair Sabellico opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
At Vice-Chair Sabellico’s request, the following Commissioners made disclosures as follows:
•Commissioner Stine indicated familiarity with the site, has walked perimeter and
surrounding areas
•Commissioner Meenes drove and walked perimeter of the site on Ponto
•Commissioner Lafferty drove by the site
•Commissioner Kamenjarin indicated familiarity with the site
•Commissioner Hubinger indicated familiarity with the site
•Commissioner Sabellico visited the site and is familiar with someone who is speaking
on behalf of the applicant adding that he will still be fair and impartial
Upon Commissioner Meenes’ request, Senior Assistant City Attorney Ronald Kemp reminded
the Commission that the role of the Planning Commission is to assure that all the land use
decisions are consistent with the policies plans and ordinances adopted by the City Council,
state and federal law. Additionally, Mr. Kemp reminded the Commissioners about the
Housing Accountability Act to encourage local jurisdictions on housing that directs
Committees to approve housing projects unless they pose a safety or health threat that
cannot be mitigated.
City Planner Eric Lardy introduced the item and Senior Planner Jason Goff reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s inquiry as to the sequence of consideration for this
appeal, Senior Assistant City Attorney Kemp recommended that Commissioners consider the
appeal of the City Planner’s determination first because if the City Planner’s determination is
upheld, the Commission can go on to consider the project. Mr. Kemp added that if it is
determined that the appellant is correct, then there is no environmental finding, and it would
be sent back to staff.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s inquiry as to whether there was documentation of
the remediation and if there was a biological report done, Planner Goff responded that there
was a biological report.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s question about the most recent Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) City Planner Eric Lardy responded that the 2015 EIR studied the city
comprehensively, but that the determination did not rely on that for the exemption. Mr.
Lardy added that this exemption could have occurred regardless of that EIR.
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In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s question as to whether the City has been to the site
for analysis, City Planner Lardy explained that no, the analysis looked at the databases
available that would list sites with hazardous materials, and nothing was identified on the
site.
The applicant, David Gatsky of H.G. Fenton Company, conducted a PowerPoint presentation
of the FPC Residential project. (On file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
In response to Commissioner Stine’s request for more information regarding the amenities
and open space this project offers, Mr. Gatsky replied with a review of that section of the
slide show and reaffirmed the developers goal is to provide the residents with some type of
park like amenities with the open space and places to play.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s comment regarding the community’s request for park
dedication, the developer discussed the community engagement they did in the
neighborhood around the topic and explained the City Council has decided that what they
want to do to serve residents within this facilities management zone, in this part of the city,
is to collect a fee to support parks located elsewhere. The developer added that this is
consistent with the facilities plan.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s inquiry regarding the necessity of reduced setbacks,
Mr. Gatsky responded that setback reductions are proposed along the street frontage
because they wanted to create a strong street scene and neighborly atmosphere.
Commissioner Lafferty acknowledged the gas line was another constraint and requested an
explanation since the setbacks are 7,000 square feet when there is 64,000 square feet of open
space. Mr. Gatsky added that the developer found that to be the best compromise since it
would allow the developer to create private, usable, open space in the rear yards.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s questions about why there are only 13 low-income
units being provided, not 20, Mr. Gatsky explained that the developer meets the
requirements with 15% of the 86 units provided being affordable. Mr. Gatsky added that if
the developer offered more units, then the low-income number of units offered would also
increase.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Kemp added that the setbacks in question are a waiver under
density bonus law, which is something the City is required to give in return for the density
bonus.
In response to Commissioner Sabellico’ s question about a fence in between residences and
the rail on the easter edge of the project, Mr. Gatsky replied in the affirmative and added
that the wall will provide safety as well as sound and vibration protection.
Vice Chair Sabellico directed the appellant, Mr. Lance Schulte to begin his PowerPoint
presentation appealing the Planning Commission’s decision to move forward with this project
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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City Planner Lardy responded to Mr. Schulte’s appeal to the project in a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Vice Chair Sabellico invited the appellant to the podium for questions.
In response to Commissioner Stine's request for clarification of the gas line, Sr. Planner Goff
confirmed that it runs up the spine of the project.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s question regarding the validity of the applicant’s studies,
Mr. Schulte explained state law and case law dictate that the studies need to be done publicly
and the applicant’s studies were not.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s request for the Senior Assistant City Attorney Kemp’s
opinion on Mr. Schulte’s last comment regarding applicant studies; Mr. Kemp emphasized
that the infill exemption requires the Planning Commissioners to consider if the project does
result in any significant effects in the area relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
Mr. Kemp added it is a part of 15332 and he also mentioned he is not aware of any case law
that makes conducting studies a violation of CEQA.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s question regarding the distance to Poinsettia Park, Mr.
Schulte agreed it is 2.5 miles from the site of this project and added that a freeway must be
crossed to get there.
In response to Commissioner Sabellico’ s question if a CEQA exemption is ever justified, Mr.
Schulte responded that he does think they are justified when the answer is clear that there is
no threat to the environment.
Commissioner Stine asked if Mr. Schulte is arguing that the Planning Commission,
must impose a park requirement on this project. Mr. Schulte responded yes.
Senior City Attorney Kemp added that the section Mr. Schulte referenced, 20.44 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code does not apply. Mr. Kemp argued the City can require the developer
to pay park in lieu fees, so the Planning Commission does not have the ability to require a
dedication of park land for this site.
In response to Commissioner Stine’s inquiry regarding the claim this project is piecemealed,
Mr. Schulte explained the Ponto site 18 project overlays and expands upon the boundaries of
this project. Mr. Schulte argued that when the City takes that six-acre project that's not
exempt from CEQA and the City makes it a 5 acre project it has been piecemealed. In response
to this comment, City Planner Lardy added there are no private discretionary applications
that are pending or overlay this project and these three parcels did not have any boundary
adjustments. City Planner Lardy also added that the 4.6 acres was what was included in the
original application.
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In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s request for clarification regarding the visitor
commercial zone not being a part of this, City Planner Lardy explained this is a split
designation zone and that this project is on 3 parcels and was submitted for residential use.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s inquiry as to how the project will impact the recently
approved road reduction and lack of commercial properties nearby this site, City Planner
Lardy responded that now CEQA studies Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) and California
Pollution Officers Association (CAPCOA), which is essentially the air pollution control office
association that sets forth guidelines of types of developments that they see, and the studies
have shown that higher density and low income, especially in areas such as Carlsbad, that
have major job centers, does tend to reduce VMT.
In response to Engineering Manager Jason Geldert’s question, Assistant City Attorney Kemp
reiterated that staff and the Commission are confined to what was raised in the appeal and
further clarified that if staff and Commissioners in evaluating this, think that what Mr. Schulte
has now said is not what is in the appeal, then the Planning Commission does not need to
consider it in their evaluation. Senior Assistant City Attorney Kemp also addressed the
unusual circumstance discussed earlier which is the 10-inch pipeline running through the
middle of the project. Mr. Kemp explained that the significance of making that statement is
they're pointing to 15300.2, which is the exemption to the exemption. Mr. Kemp continued
to explain that basically, the Commission needs to consider if someone says a 10-inch pipeline
on your property is an unusual circumstance you need to consider it by substantial evidence.
Mr. Kemp added that further consideration should be given to whether the appellant has
testimony, comparisons or other evidence with regards to the unusual circumstances that
will have an impact on the environment.
Vice Chair Sabellico opened public testimony at 8:57 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the project: Kathleen Steindlberger, William
Rouch, Dale Ordas, Dolores Welty.
The following individuals spoke in support of the project: Bret Schazenbach, Eric Brovold,
Andrew Becht, Stacie Green, Jason Santos, Michael McSweeney, Hale Richardson and Heather
Riley.
Speaker Chas Wick requested that the developer build a park for the residents nearby.
Vice Chair Sabellico reopened the public testimony at 9:14 p.m. to add the following 15
residents’ names who submitted speaker cards to the record in support of the project but did
not wish to speak at the hearing: Ruben Caballos, Mary Chaparro, Emilie Colwell, Tadd Dolfo,
Constance Gaughan, Shannon Gaunt, Rhiann Haymes, Whitney Hodges, Anisa Kremer, Toni
McMahon, William Morrison, Jeff O’Conner, Angie Ortiz, Chris Rosink, Nicole Weiman.
Vice Chair Sabellico closed the public testimony at 9:16 p.m.
Commissioner Stine, Vice Chair Sabellico, Commissioners Meenes and Kamenjarin expressed
their support of the project and staff’s recommendation.
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Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine to adopt Resolution No
7481. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Merz – Absent).
Vice Chair Sabellico, Commissioner Stine, Commissioner Meenes and Commissioner
Kamenjarin expressed his support for the rest of staff’s recommendations.
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Meenes to adopt Resolution No.
7482. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Merz – Absent).
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS:
In response to Commissioner Lafferty’s question regarding if the Commission is supposed to end
meetings in four hours, Senior Assistant City Attorney Kemp responded that he did not find
anything in the City's Municipal Code dictating that.
Commissioner Lafferty announced that the next Historic Preservation meeting will be held
Monday, May 8, 2023.
Commissioner Stine informed the Commission that the Growth Management Citizen’s
Committee has completed its work and there will be a report consistent with The City’s
determinations on performance standards going to the City Council.
CITY PLANNER REPORTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Sabellico adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Cynthia Vigeland
Administrative Secretary
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