PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES December 2010

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
December 8, 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
Steve Dallas
Keith Paterson
Steve Hillyard, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, Chair

II. 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.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

VI. 2011 PROPOSED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VIII. 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.

IX. 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 November 10, 2010.

2. DS 10-115
San Carlos LLP
N/s 12th bt. San Carlos & 12th
Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13
Consideration of the Re-issuance of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a residence in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

X. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

XI. 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 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of two residential units 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 Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of two residential units located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

3. DR 10-30
Gordon & Sandy Steuck
E/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th
Block 90, Lot(s) 5,6,7,8
Consideration of a Design Review application for exterior alterations to the north elevation of the Coachman’s Inn located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District.

4. DR 10-33
Tiffany’s
SW Ocean & Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Design Review application for the installation of awnings and two commercial signs on a storefront located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (Carmel Plaza)

5. UP 10-22
Wrath Wines
SW Ocean & Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All Consideration of a Use Permit for a wine shop and wine tasting area located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (Carmel Plaza)

6. DS 10-108
Michael Wiechers
W/s Monte Verde 3 N of Santa Lucia
Block 146, Lot(s) 25 Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of a stone veneer on an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

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

8. DS 10-118
Edna Young
SE Cor. San Carlos & 10th
Blk 117, Lots part 2 & 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of an artificial lawn on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

9. 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 for the construction of a new residence located in R-1, BR, AS and P Districts. (Continued to 1/12/11)

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, January 12, 2011 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
DECEMBER 8, 2010 (Amended)

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. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Steuck, Old Mill Properties, Young, 26041 Ridgewood, Wiechers, Henke and Casanova 3 NW 8th.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to nominate Commissioner Reimers as Chair, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Commissioner BEACH moved to nominate Commissioner Hillyard as
Vice-chair, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

VI. 2011 PROPOSED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented a list of 2011 regular and special meeting dates.

The Commission decided to have the special meeting in January and schedule
others as needed.

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None

VIII. APPEARANCES

None

IX. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from November 10, 2010.

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

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

2. DS 10-115
San Carlos LLP
N/s 12th bt. San Carlos & Dolores
Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13 Consideration of the Re-issuance of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a residence in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner Dallas re-cused himself from the discussion.

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

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

XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DR 10-24
Old Mill Properties
E/s San Carlos 3 S 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of two residential units 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 4:26 p.m. Eric Miller, Niels Reimers, Gunnar Reimers, Bob Burgess, Jim Bell, Gordon Steuck and Brian Congleton appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:50 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 5:10 p.m. Eric Miller and Monte Miller 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 5:27 p.m. Eric Miller and Niels Reimers appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:37 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to deny the application.

Motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to continue the application, staff to come back with study on feasibility of parking issue.

Motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to accept project as drawn, if Police report on parking access comes back negative then the project is denied, seconded by HILLYARD

Hillyard withdrew second. Motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue project, Police opinion on safety of backing out of garages, alternative changes to façade does not copy historical style, non-imitative design concept

Motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue project, staff to consult with Police Department regarding backing out from this project as designed, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

The Commission took a break from 6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.

2. DR 10-25
Old Mill Properties
W/s Mission 3 S 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of two residential units 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 6:14 p.m. Eric Miller, Brian Congleton, Wayne Johnson, Jim Bell and Gordon Steuck appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:30 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 6:34 p.m. Eric Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:36 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to continue the project and request re-design of parking in the rear, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DR 10-30
Gordon & Sandy Steuck
E/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th
Block 90, Lot(s) 5,6,7,8
Consideration of a Design Review application for exterior alterations to the north elevation of the Coachman’s Inn located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Wayne Johnson appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:56 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve application with an addition to staff’s Special Conditions #1 – All building elements and structures, including any cover over the service corridor, shall comply with the RC District side-yard setback requirements unless otherwise approved the Planning Commission in the future; staff’s Special Condition #2 and addition of Special Condition #3 – The applicant shall work with staff on the final color and design of the proposed awnings, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DR 10-33
Tiffany’s
SW Ocean & Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Design Review application for the installation of awnings and two commercial signs on a storefront located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (Carmel Plaza)

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Brian Congleton and Jim Griffith appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #1 and #4, delete #2 – The applicant shall remove two of the light fixtures so that there is only one per sign. The applicant is required to apply for an electrical permit for the installation of the lights. The change shall be reflected on the working drawings; and change to #3 – The applicant shall work with staff on determining an appropriate color for the awnings The application is approved with the traditional “Tiffany’s” blue color for the awnings, the awnings shall protrude out further, align with seam of marble work, applicant shall work with Carmel Plaza to change color of upper awning to wall color, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. UP 10-22
Wrath Wines
SW Ocean & Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Use Permit for a wine shop and wine tasting area located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (Carmel Plaza)

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Christopher, Kent Tory, Jim Bell and Jim Griffith appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #1-12 and addition of Special Condition #13 – only Wrath wines shall be sold and distributed at this location, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. DS 10-108
Michael Wiechers
W/s Monte Verde 3 N Santa Lucia
Block 146, Lot(s) 25
Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of a stone veneer on 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 8:10 p.m. Greg Holdren appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 8:11 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with change to staff’s Special Condition #1 – The stone shall be applied on the entire south elevation of the garage – The stone wall shall continue up from the garage to bottom of decking and enclose deck post, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

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

Mar Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Greg Holdren appeared before the commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 8:11 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with the skylight over the living room and bedroom

Motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with the installation of a skylight above the living room on the south side of the roof, with a condition that the skylight above the bedroom on the north side of the roof be eliminated, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

8. DS 10-118
Edna Young
SE San Carlos & 10th
Block 117, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of an artificial lawn on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. Edna Young, Roberta Miller and a representative of Simply Green appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 8:19 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Condition and Special Condition #2 – should the fence be removed or lowered, making the lawn visible, lawn would need to be removed, seconded by PATERSON and failed by the following roll call vote:

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

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

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

XII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair