PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES February 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting February 9, 2011 Wednesday

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

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. 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.

VII. 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 January 12, 2011.

2. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from January 26, 2011.

3. DS 11-6
Jack Miller
E/s Scenic 3 S 13th
Block A6, Lot(s) 5
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay, Archaeological Significance and Park Overly Districts. (appealable to Coastal Commission)

4. UP 11-1
Chris Winfield
E/s Dolores bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 16
Consideration of a Use Permit to allow the retail sales of wine and a wine tasting area in an existing art gallery located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

5. UP 10-23
Harry Parashis
S/s Ocean bt. Monte Verde &
Lincoln
Block 74, Lot(s) 5 & 6
Consideration of a Use Permit application authorizing an ancillary use in excess of 10 percent at a jewelry store located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

6. DS 10-22
Pat Collelo
Scenic south of 8th
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the installation of a bench and memorial plaque on the west side of Scenic Road between 8th & 9th. (Appealable to Coastal Commission)

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

IX. 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. 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.

2. DS 10-109
George & Patricia Yellich
E/s San Antonio 2 S 12th
Block Y, Lot(s) 6
Consideration of Design Study, Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts.

3. DS 11-8
Steve Knox
SW Monte Verde & 11th
Blk F, Lot 1
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DR 11-2
Cynthia Fernandes
E/s Dolores bt. 5 & 6
Block 56, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a storefront located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

5. Christine & Stephanie Simonian
N/s 8th bet. Junipero & Mission
Block 89, Lot(s) part 25
Consideration of a Preliminary Design Concept for the construction of a multifamily residential structure in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, March 9, 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 COMMISSON – MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2011

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Dallas, Patterson, 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: Winfield, Fernandes,
Simonian, Knox, Yellich, Miller and Quiring.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

1. Brown Act workshop to be held February 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
2. The Old Mill Properties appeals will be heard at the March City Council meeting.
3. Please review the PC Rules & Procedures hand-out.
4. Letter received regarding Consent Agenda item #4 from Barbara Livingston and Matt Little.

VI. APPEARANCES

None

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from January 12, 2011.
2. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from January 26, 2011.

3. DS 11-6*
Jack Miller
E/s Scenic 3 S 13th
Block A6, Lot(s) 5
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay, Archaeological Significance and Park Overly Districts. (appealable to Coastal Commission)

5. UP 10-23
Harry Parashis
S/s Ocean bt. Monte Verde & Lincoln
Block 74, Lot(s) 5 & 6
Consideration of a Use Permit application authorizing an ancillary use in excess of 10 percent at a jewelry store located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1, #3, #5 and #2 as amended:
6.08.120 Keeping of Swine and Barnyard Fowl.
It is unlawful, and is declared a nuisance, for any person or persons to keep or cause to be kept any swine or barnyard fowl, with the exception of chicken hens, whatsoever within the corporate limits of the City. (Ord. 201 C.S. § 1, 1969; Code 1975 § 632.3).

6.08.180 Keeping of Hens
A maximum of two (2) chicken hens may be permitted per building site in the R-1 District only. All requests to keep chicken hens shall comply with the following requirements:

a) No roosters are permitted; and
b) All chicken hens must be kept and secured within an enclosure of metal chicken wire, or other suitable material as to prevent the escape of any hens. The enclosure shall be maintained in good repair and no chicken hen shall be allowed to run at large on public or private property. Chicken hens may be permitted outside of an enclosure on the applicant’s property only when attended; and
c) No enclosure shall exceed 20 square feet in size and five (5) feet in height above grade; and
d) The enclosure shall comply with all applicable R-1 standards as defined in CMC Section 17.10 and no commercial uses are permitted; and
e) A Track 1 Design Study application shall be submitted to the Department of Community Planning and Building for approval of the location and design of the enclosure prior to installation. Upon receipt of an application, the City shall cause that a notice be provided by mail and by hand delivery to all properties within 100 feet of the site indicating that an application has been filed. A public hearing with the Planning Commission may be required if a concern is filed in writing within 10 business days of the date the notice is delivered; and
f) Animal excretion shall not be permitted to accumulate so as to become offensive to any neighboring property; and
g) Outdoor slaughtering of chicken hens shall not be permitted; and
h) Failure to comply with any of these requirements may result in the revocation of the permit; and
i) This ordinance shall expire on 30 June 2013 unless otherwise authorized by the City Council. No more than 15 permits shall be issued within that time.

seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

4. UP 11-1
Chris Winfield
E/s Dolores bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 16
Consideration of a Use Permit to allow the retail sales of wine and a wine tasting area in an existing art gallery located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:12 p.m. Jim Heisinger and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:16 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and Findings and addition of Special Condition #14 – only Figge brand wines shall be served, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. DS 10-22*
Pat Collelo
Scenic south of 8th
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the installation of a bench and memorial plaque on the west side of Scenic Road between 8th & 9th. (Appealable to Coastal Commission)

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:26 p.m. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:28 p.m.

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

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

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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.

Chair Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:33 p.m. Greg Quiring and Wayne Katsumata appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:42 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with staff’s amended Special Conditions:

1. The applicant shall remove the corner oriel window and place two larger proportioned street facing windows on the second-story. The applicant shall work with staff on sizing the two windows. The applicant shall work with staff on providing one larger proportioned street facing window on either story.

2. The applicant shall plant two one upper-canopy tree of substantial size and caliber and of a species approved by the City Forester. The tree 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. The tree shall not be located in the eastern neighbor’s view shed.

3. The applicant shall apply for a tree removal permit for the removal of the three trees.

4. The applicant shall lower the second-story plate height so that it
complies with the 18 foot height limit. The change shall be reflected on
the working drawings.

5. The applicant shall remove the chimney from the three foot rear setback.

6. The fence shall be constructed of spaced wood pickets to allow a filtered view and the pillars shall have a maximum height of four and-a-half feet.

7. The hedges on the eastern side of the property shall be maintained at a
height that is no taller than the eastern neighbor’s window sill.

seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. DS 10-109
George & Patricia Yellich
E/s San Antonio 2 S 12th
Block Y, Lot(s) 6
Consideration of Design Study, Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:57 p.m. Jun Sillano, George Yellich, Susan Arbuckle, Steve Schneider and Mark Bayne appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:21 p.m.

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

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

3. DS 11-8
Steve Knox
SW Monte Verde & 11th
Block F, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for 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 5:28 p.m. Craig Holdren appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:34 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Condition #1, delete #2 – the applicant shall reduce the height of the staircase window by one and-a-half feet. The change shall be reflected on the working drawings, delete #3 – the applicant shall remove the two exterior lights on the north elevation near the bay window. The change shall be reflected on the working drawings and addition of Special Condition #4 – The applicant shall remove the proposal for decomposed granite in the public right-of-way. The change shall be reflected on the working drawings, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DR 11-2
Cynthia Fernandes
E/s Dolores bt. 5 & 6
Block 56, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a storefront located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:43 p.m. Cynthia Fernandes, Neil Kruse and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:51 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the proposed color subject to staff review, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. Christine & Stephanie Simonian
N/s 8th bt. Junipero & Mission
Block 89, Lot(s) 25
Consideration of a Preliminary Design Concept for the construction of a multi-family residential structure in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Kirt Probasco and John Mandurrago appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:09 p.m.

The Commission provided direction to the applicant only, no motion needed.

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair