PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES August 2008

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
August 13, 2008, Wednesday 3:15 P.M.

City Hall Council Chambers
East side of Monte Verde Street
Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Alan Hewer
Steve Hillyard
Janet Reimers
Robin Wilson
Bill Strid, Chairman

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 3:15 p.m. the Commission will leave the Council chambers for an on-site Tour of Inspection of all properties listed on this agenda and the special agenda (including those on the Consent Agenda). Prior to the beginning of the Tour of Inspection, the Commission may eliminate one or more on-site visits. The public is welcome to follow the Planning Commission on its tour of the determined sites. The Commission will return to the Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS PRESENTATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OR CHAIR

VII. APPEARANCES

Anyone wishing to address the Commission on matters not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Commission may do so now. Please state the matter on which you wish to speak. Matters not appearing on the Commission agenda will not receive action at this meeting but may be referred to staff for a future meeting.

Presentations will be limited to three minutes, or as otherwise established by the Commission. Persons are not required to give their name or address, but it is helpful for speakers to state their name in order that the Secretary may identify them.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted upon by the Commission in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Commission action unless a member of the Commission, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda marked with * have been noticed as public hearings. It is understood that the staff recommends approval of all consent items. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved by the Commission shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

1. Consideration of minutes from July 16, 2008.

2. UP 08-6
David Fink – L’Auberge
E/s Monte Verde bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 74, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of a Use Permit to allow live music at the L’Auberge Hotel located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

At this time the Commission will consider items pulled from the Consent Agenda.

X. PUBLIC HEARINGS

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

1. MP 08-3
City of Carmel
City-wide
Storm Water Ordinance
Consideration of revisions to section 17.42 and 17.43 of the Municipal Code regarding storm water and water quality requirements.
*Continued until 10 September 2008

2. DR 01-33/UP 01-26/RE 01-39
John Mandurrago
SE corner Dolores & 7th
Block 91, Lot(s) 2 thru 8
Certification of an Environmental Impact Report and consideration of a Demolition Permit, Use Permit, Design Review Permit, Coastal Development Permit and subdivision for a mixed-use project located in the Service Commercial Land Use District. The proposed project would demolish the existing structures on the property and build a two-story mixed-use building above grade plus two levels of parking below grade. The project includes approximately 4,958 square feet of retail/commercial space, five residential condominiums and two affordable residential rental apartments. One level of the proposed parking garage would include 25 spaces primarily serving occupants in the building. The other garage level would include 40 spaces, valet parked, for use by commercial/hotel/motel properties. The project proposes removal of two significant trees.

3. DS 08-68
Jane Kalashian
Torres 4 NE of 4th
Block 38, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single-family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DR 08-9
Carmel Sands Lodge
NE corner San Carlos & 5th
Block 50, Lot(s) 13-20
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept for the redevelopment of the Carmel Sands Motel located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

XI. ADMINISTRATION

1. Consideration of an interpretation of General Plan Policy P1-3 relating to off-street parking improvements in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, September10th, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall is an accessible facility. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea telecommunications device for the Deaf/Speech Impaired (T.D.D.) Number is 1-800-735-2929.

The City Council Chambers is equipped with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. Assisted listening devices are available upon request of the Administrative Coordinator. If you need assistance, please advise Leslie Fenton what item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you.

NO AGENDA ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 8:00 P.M. UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. ANY AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING WILL BE CONTINUED TO A FUTURE DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Department located in City Hall, E/s Monte Verde between Ocean & 7th Avenues, during normal business hours.


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES – AUGUST 13, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid

ABSENT: Commission Members: None

STAFF PRESENT: Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager
Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator
Brian Roseth, Planning Consultant

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following site: Kalashian.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the audience joined Commission Members in the pledge of allegiance.

V. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS PRESENTATION FROM CITY ADMINISTATOR

Continued to September 10, 2008, Regular Meeting.

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OR CHAIR

1. Sean Conroy announced that a Green Building Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

VII. APPEARANCES

None

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from July 16, 2008.

2. UP 08-6
David Fink – L’Auberge
E/s Monte Verde bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 74, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of a Use Permit to allow live music at the L’Auberge Hotel located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None

IX. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

X. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DR 01-33/UP 01-26/RE 01-39
John Mandurrago
SE corner Dolores & 7th
Block 91, Lot(s) 2 thru 8
Certification of an Environmental Impact Report and consideration of a Demolition Permit, Use Permit, Design Review Permit, Coastal Development Permit and subdivision for a mixed-use project located in the Service Commercial Land Use District. The proposed project would demolish the existing structures on the property and build a two-story mixed-use building above grade plus two levels of parking below grade. The project includes approximately 4,958 square feet of retail/commercial space, five residential condominiums and two affordable residential rental apartments. One level of the proposed parking garage would include 25 spaces primarily serving occupants in the building. The other garage level would include 40 spaces, valet parked, for use by commercial/hotel/motel properties. The project proposes removal of two significant trees.

Commissioner Reimers recused herself from the discussion.

Brian Roseth, Planning Consultant, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 4:31 p.m. Anthony Lombardo, Monte Miller, Barbara Livingston, Roberta Miller, Brian Congleton and Dennis Hodgen appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:52 p.m.

Commissioner HEWER moved to accept the EIR, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Reimers

Commissioner HEWER moved to approve project and direct staff to prepare documents for final project approval, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Reimers

2. DS 08-68
Jane Kalashian
Torres 4 NE of 4th
Block 38, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single-family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 5:04 p.m. Bill Vasilovich, Barbara Livingston and John Thodos appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:10 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to accept application with staff’s Special Conditions and addition of Special Condition #5 – consult with City Forester to see if one (1) upper canopy tree can be planted on the site, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None

4. DR 08-9
Carmel Sands Lodge
NE corner San Carlos & 5th
Block 50, Lot(s) 13-20
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept for the redevelopment of the Carmel Sands Motel located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.

Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 5:18 p.m. David How, Eric Miller, Catherine Compango, and John Thodos appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:56 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 6:00 p.m. Clyde Sturges and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:03 p.m.

The Commission was asked to provide preliminary guidance on this project, no motion was needed.

XI. ADMINISTRATION

2. Consideration of an interpretation of General Plan Policy P1-3 relating to
off-street parking improvements in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building & Services Manager, presented the staff report.

Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Monte Miller and John Thodos appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:15 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to amend General Plan policy wording to improvement includes expansion

Motion withdrawn due to no motion needed.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:

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Bill Strid, Chairman