PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES May 2010

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION – MINUTES
MAY 12, 2010

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers

ABSENT: Commission Members: None

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

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Sours, Oliver Elliott & Sebastian Fine Art, CreMonese, Petrick, Lange, Dunbar and Allard.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OR CHAIR

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, announced that the updates to the City’s Housing Element are available for review on the City’s website, the library and Copies-by-the-Sea.

Commissioner Beach announced that a neighbor near the San Antonio pathway
project has offered to assist financially with some upgrades.

Chairwoman Reimers announced that staff will review dialog for memorial
benches and plaques.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston and Monte Miller appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from April 14, 2010.

2. UP 10-4
Sal Felice
NW corner Dolores & 7th
Block 75, Lot(s) 21
Consideration of an amendment to an existing Use Permit for a restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

3. DR 10-11
Macerich Carmel Plaza
Mission/Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Commercial Design Review application to maintain the use of an outdoor sculpture visible from the public right-of-way in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

4. UP 10-6
Michael Cobler
NW corner Mission & 6th
Block 57, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of an application to amend an existing Use Permit for the expansion of a restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the Consent Agenda with revision to item #1, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

IX. PULBIC HEARINGS

1. DS 09-128
Roger Dunbar
NE corner Lincoln & 11th
Block 115, Lot(s) 20
Consideration of a Design Study application for the substantial alteration of an historic residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District and the request for a zoning exception.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:11 p.m. David Stoker appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:27 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and addition of Special Condition #4 – all steel windows

Motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner WILSON moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and addition of Special Conditions #4 – rear set-back no more than 1 foot and #5 – all steel windows, seconded by HILLYARD and failed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Wilson, Hillyard
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Reimers
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and addition of Special Conditions #4 – accept submitted set-backs and remove one (1’) foot from front of garage and #5 – all steel windows, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Wilson
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

2. DS 10-20
James Ardaiz
SE corner Torres & 3rd
Block 103, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of an amendment to a previously approved plan for the installation of a stone veneer on an existing residence located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:47 p.m. Andy Renaut and James Ardaiz appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:55 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with the following Special Conditions; #1 – allow stone at entry and #2 – stone around 2 pillars at French doors to be removed, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

3. DS 10-18
Martin & Ramie Allard
NE corner Camino Real & 8th
Block 11, Lot(s) 20
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Chairwoman Reimers recused herself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 5:07 p.m. Al Saroyan, Barbara Livingston, Monte Miller and Tom Gliden appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:29 p.m.

Commissioner Beach moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Condition #2, addition to Special Condition #1 – the applicant shall plant two upper-canopy trees of substantial size and caliber and of a species approved by the City Forester. The trees shall be planted on site located approximately 10 feet from any building and shown on the final landscape plan submitted with the building permit application. Trees shall not be planted in main view corridor of this project and neighbor behind; and revision to Special Condition #3 – The applicant shall reduce the height of the outdoor chimney to seven feet. Height of outdoor chimney shall remain 9’ as proposed on submitted plans, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard,
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Reimers

4. UP 10-5
Thompson Lange
Mission/Junipero bt. Ocean & 7
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Use Permit application authorizing more than one ancillary use and for the establishment of a retail space in excess of 5,000 square feet located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:27 p.m. Thompson Lange, Ron Brown and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:57 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the Use Permit with staff’s Special Condition and Findings, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

5. SI 10-20/DR 10-9
Michele CreMonese
W/s San Carlos bt. Ocean & 7
Block 76, Lot(s) 13-15
Consideration of a Design Review application for the installation of a commercial sign and an awning within a courtyard located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. Michele Cremonese appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:11 p.m.

Commissioner WILSON moved to accept staff recommendations and to allow the use of a portable chalk-board type sign, approved by staff, to be used after 6:00 p.m. and to be located closer to the street on private property, seconded by HILLYARD and failed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Wilson, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

Commissioner PATERSON moved to deny the additional sign and allow the use of a chalk-board type sign, approved by staff, to be used close to the street on private property after 6:00 p.m. only, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the application for the awning and have applicant and staff work on alternatives, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

6. DS 09-107
Miriam Sours TR
Camino Real 2 NW of 3rd
Block MM, Lot(s) 23 & 25
Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of clad windows on an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Mrs. Sours and Cathy Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:54 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application, seconded by WILSON and failed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Hillyard, Reimers
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to deny the application, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

7. DS 10-38
Douglas & Cynthia Petrick
Lobos 4 SE of 3ed
Block 43, Lot(s) 6
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a detached garage in the front setback on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Cindy Petrick and Jeffrey Beacon appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.

After further discussion the public hearing was re-opened at 7:17 p.m. Jeffrey Beacon appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and Special Condition #3 – shall have one dormer window facing the property owner’s property; Special Condition #4 – applicant shall work with staff if they would like to move garage forward to property line if desirable

Commissioner Beach withdrew the motion.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve project with staff’s Special Condition #2; delete Special Condition #1 – the garage shall be relocated so that it is three feet from the south property line; addition of Special Condition #3 – three of the four dormers shall be removed. The remaining dormer shall be located above the door on the north elevation and shall be the same size and design as the proposed dormers; and addition of Special Condition #4 – the garage may be moved forward to front property line if desired by the applicant, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

8. SI 10-30
Oliver, Elliot & Sebastian Fine Art
N/s 6th bet. Dolores & Lincoln
Blk 55, Lot 17
Consideration of an application for signage applied to glass for an art gallery located in the Central Commercial (CC) District

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chairwoman Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to deny the application, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach, Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard,
Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISISON MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

X. ADOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator


ATTEST:

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Janet Reimers, Chairwoman