PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES November 2010

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
November 10, 2010 Wednesday

City Hall East side of Monte Verde Street Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues
2:45 Tour
Meeting 4:00 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Victoria Beach
Keith Paterson
Steve Dallas
Steve Hillyard, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, Chair

II. ADMINISTRATION

1. Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Steve Dallas.

III. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 2:45 p.m. the Commission will leave the Council Chambers for an on-site Tour of Inspection of all properties listed on this agenda (including those on the Consent Agenda). The Tour may also include projects previously approved by the City and not on this 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 Commission on its tour of the determined sites. The Commission will return to the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

IV. ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Victoria Beach
Keith Paterson
Steve Dallas
Steve Hillyard, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, Chair

V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. 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 Planning Commission minutes from October 13, 2010.

2. DS 10-103
San Carlos LLP
NW San Carlos & 12th
Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13
Consideration of a Time Extension for Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

3. DS 10-104*
Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey
SW Rio & Lasuen
Block US, Lot(s) 38
Consideration of Design Study, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of a new restroom, the reconstruction of an entry arch and seismic upgrades and site improvements to the Carmel Mission located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Park Overlay (P), Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts

4. DS 10-84
Judi & David Henke
Monte Verde 5 SW of 10th
Block E, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

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. DR 10-24
Old Mill Properties
E/s San Carlos 3 S of 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

2. DR 10-25
Old Mill Properties
W/s Mission 3 S of 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

3. DS 10-85
Louis Ungaretti
E/s Monterey at end of 2nd
Block A, Lot(s) 5
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit application for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DS 10-78
Katherine & Greg Morganroth
NE Scenic & Santa Lucia
Block A6, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study (Final), Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach & riparian, Archaeological Significance and Park Overlay Districts. (Continued to 12/8/10)

5. DS 10-12
Greg & Valerie Quiring
9th 2 SE of Camino Real
Block J, Lot(s) E ½ 2 & 4
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. (Continued to 12/8/10)

XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Consideration of policy direction regarding wine tasting businesses in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

2. Discussion of the City’s Volumetric Requirements. The Commission may make recommendations to the Council on this item.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 4:00 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
NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

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

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

II. ADMINISTRATION

Molly Laughlin, Deputy City Clerk, swore in new Planning Commissioner Steve Dallas.

III. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Ungaretti, Old Mill Properties, Carmel Mission and Henke.

IV. ROLL CALL

V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, made the following announcements:

1. Welcome to new Commissioner Steve Dallas.
2. City Council heard two appeals at last Council Meeting:
a. Granted appeal to Moresco
b. Upheld Planning Commission’s approval of Carmel Sands project

VII. APPEARANCES

James Jungroth appeared before the Commission.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from October 13, 2010.

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

AYES: Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Beach, Dallas

2. DS 10-103
San Carlos LLP
NW San Carlos & 12th
Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13
Consideration of a Time Extension for Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve item #2 of the Consent Agenda, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Dallas

3. DS 10-104*
Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey
SW Rio & Lasuen
Block US, Lot(s) 38
Consideration of Design Study, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of a new restroom, the reconstruction of an entry arch and seismic upgrades and site improvements to the Carmel Mission located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Park Overlay (P), Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve item #3 of the Consent Agenda, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

IX. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

4. DS 10-84
Judi & David Henke
Monte Verde 5 SW of 10th
Block E, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:19 p.m. Greg Holdren and Monte Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:20 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 4:26 p.m. Greg Hodren and Judi Henke appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:30 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 4:31. Roberta Miller appeared before the Commissioner. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:33 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the project with staff’s Special Conditions #1, #2, #3, #5 and change to #4 – The applicant shall remove two of the skylights at the front of the residence; The three skylights on the living room shall be removed, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Hillyard
NOES: Paterson, Reimers
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

X. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DR 10-24
Old Mill Properties
E/s San Carlos 3 S 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:44 p.m. Eric Miller, Niels Reimers, Barbara Livingston, Jim Bell and Gunnar Reimers appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances the public hearing was closed at 5:15 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 5:38 p.m. Niels Reimers, Eric Miller, Barbara Livingston and Jim Bell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:45 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to deny the application based on enforcement of R-1 regulations in Residential-Commercial (RC) district per 17.14.110, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Hillyard
NOES: Paterson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Reimers

2. DR 10-25
Old Mill Properties
W/s Mission 3 S 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Due to the similarity with the previous project, DS 10-24, no staff report was given.

Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 5:54 p.m. Jim Bell and Catherine Bell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:56 p.m.

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

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Reimers

3. DS 10-85
Louis Ungaretti
E/s Monterey at end of 2nd
Block A, Lot(s) 5
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit application for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. Neil Kruse, Janice Block, Michael LePage and Liz Logan Rendall appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:18 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #2, #3, #4, change to #1 – The applicant shall replace the front entry wall with a wood or iron guardrail; The applicant shall revise the design of the front entry so that it is similar to the original proposal; and addition of Special Condition #5 – The applicant shall relocate the skylight above the kitchen to the north side of the roof. Staff’s Finding #5 shall be changed – The applicant is proposing a three foot front setback and a six and–a-half foot second-story rear setback, both of which require the approval of a variance; The applicant is proposing a three foot front setback and a six and-a-half foot second-story rear setback, both of which require the approval of a variance, in addition to the front entry with a zero setback, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

Before the vote a member of the audience requested to make a comment. Chair Reimers re-opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. Janice Block appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:27 p.m.

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Consideration of polity regarding wine tasting businesses in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. John Sapp, Michael Lynch, Barbara Livingston, Monte Miller and Vicki Lynch appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m.

As this was a discussion item, no motion was required.

2. Discussion of the City’s Volumetric Requirements. The Commission may make recommendations to the Council on this item.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to rescind previous recommendation to Council and stay with current Volumetric standards, seconded by DALLAS and failed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Dallas, Paterson
NOES: Beach, Hillyard, Reimers
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

Commissioner PATERSON moved to hold decision to send recommendation to Council for twelve (12) months, request staff to keep a log of approved projects and how they perform in volume study, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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, Chair