PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES April 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
April 13, 2011
Wednesday
East side of Monte Verde Street Tour - 2:30
City Hall Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues Meeting- 4:00

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 2:30 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. 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 March 9, 2011.
2. Consideration of Planning Commission Special Meeting minutes from
March 31, 2011.

3. MP 11-1
City of Carmel
Mission Trails Park
Blk 105, Lot All
Consideration of Sign and Coastal Development Permit applications for the Mission Trails Nature Preserve located in the Park, Archaeological Significance and Beach and Riparian Overlay Districts.

4. MP 11-2
City of Carmel
NE Cor. Ocean & Lincoln
Blk 72, Lots 7-10
Consideration of a sign application for Harrison Memorial Library located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

5. SI 11-4
Richard Pepe
NW Junipero & 6th
Block 58, Lot(s) 25
Consideration of an application for a commercial business sign located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

6. SI 11-5
Carmel Insurance Agency
W/s San Carlos 2 N 8th
Block 91, Lot(s) 13 & 15
Consideration of an application for two business signs for the Carmel Insurance Agency located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

7. UP 11-4
David Fink
W/s Dolores bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 75, Lot(s) 13
Consideration of Design Review & Use Permit applications for the establishment of a Specialty Food Store in a space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

8. DS 11-22
Wayne Armstrong
N/s 3rd 1 West of Lobos
Block 21, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of a Design Study application for the alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

9. DS 11-21
Barry & Karen Long
SW Torres & 2nd
Block 26, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a detached garage on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

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. Ron Chaplan
W/s San Carlos bet. 7th & 8th
Block 91, Lots 9 & 11
Consideration of an appeal of the City’s issuance of a Business License for the operation of a senior citizen housing facility located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District. The appellant is Niels and Gunnar Reimers.

2. DS 11-3
Chris Wire
E/s Camino Real 3 S 11th
Block L, Lot(s) 8
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.

3. DS 11-7
George & Barbara Pappas
W/s Lincoln 3 N 10th
Block 113, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of a Design Study application for the alteration of an existing residence and conversion of a garage into a studio on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DS 11-16
Kendon & Jillian Dressel
SE Casanova & 4th
Block EE, Lot(s) 40
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

5. UP 11-3
John Allen
N/s 7th bt. San Carlos & Dolores
Block 76, Lot(s) 20 & 22
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the establishment of a wine shop and wine tasting area in excess of 10 percent located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

6. DS 10-7
Stephen Walker
NE San Antonio & 4th
Block NN, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of a plan revision to an approved Design Study application for exterior alterations to an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Special Meeting – Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, May 11, 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
APRIL 13, 2011

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: Walker, Dressel, Long, Armstrong, Pepe, Allen, Carmel Insurance Agency, Pappas, Wire.

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. Special Planning Commission meeting Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 p.m.

VI. APPEARANCES

Jonathan Sapp appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from March 9, 2011.

3. MP 11-1
City of Carmel
Mission Trails Park
Blk 105, Lot(s) All
Consideration of Sign and Coastal Development Permit applications for the Mission Trails Nature Preserve located in the Park, Archaeological Significance and Beach and Riparian Overlay Districts.

4. MP 11-2
City of Carmel
NE Ocean & Lincoln
Blk, 72, Lot(s) 7-10
Consideration of a sign application for Harrison Memorial Library located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

5. SI 11-4
Richard Pepe
NW Junipero & 6th
Block 58. Lot(s) 25
Consideration of an application for a commercial business sign located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

7. UP 11-4
David Fink
W/s Dolores bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 75, Lot(s) 13
Consideration of Design Review & Use Permit applications for the establishment of a Specialty Food Store in a space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7, seconded by PATERSON 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)

2. Consideration of Planning Commission Special Meeting minutes from March 31, 2011.

6. SI 11-5
Carmel Insurance Company
W/s San Carlos 2 N 8th
Block 91, Lot(s) 13 & 15
Consideration of an application for two business signs for the Carmel Insurance Agency located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda items #2 and #6, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

8. DS 11-22
Wayne Armstrong
N/s 3rd 1 W of Lobos
Block 21, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of a Design Study application for the 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 4:12 p.m. Wayne Armstrong appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:15 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Condition #1, delete #2 - The applicant shall work with staff on either eliminating or maintaining the existing entry. The plans shall be revised to eliminate the proposed entry element. The existing entry element may be retained, however, if it is demolished during construction it cannot be reestablished; addition of Special Condition #3 - The applicant shall replace 123 square feet of site coverage with sand set pavers. The change shall be reflected on the working drawings; and addition of Special Condition #4 - The applicant shall plant one lower-canopy and one upper-canopy tree. The location and species of trees shall be shown on the working drawings, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

9. DS 11-21
Barry & Karen Long
SW Torres & 2nd
Block 26, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a detached garage on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner Paterson re-cused himself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:21 p.m. Alan Lehman appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:26 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Ron Chaplan
W/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th
Block 91, Lot(s) 9 & 11
Consideration of an appeal of the City’s
issuance of a Business License for the
operation of a senior citizen housing facility located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District. The appellant is Niels and Gunnar Reimers.

Chair Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

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

Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:45 p.m. Niels Reimers,
Dr. Chaplan and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:55 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to deny the appeal with staff’s Special Conditions, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

1. Primary Use: This business license is issued to the property owner(s) with a primary classification of NAICS 531110 (Lessor of Residential Buildings and Dwellings).

2. This business license authorizes the use of a 10,100 square foot, two-story building, to be used as housing for senior citizens. The following conditions shall apply:

a. This permit authorizes a maximum of 19 senior citizen housing units.
b. The primary tenant of each unit shall be 62 years of age or older. Additional tenants classified as a “qualified permanent resident” per California Civil Code Section 51.3 may also be permitted.
c. All rental agreements shall be for a period of 30 days or more. No transient occupancy is permitted (i.e. less than 30 days).
d. If the main kitchen is to be put to use, the property owner shall submit a plan to the City detailing how it is to be used by the tenants.
3. All modifications made to the exterior or interior of the building shall first require written approval by the Department of Community Planning and Building. No notice-attracting features, such as banners, balloons, streamers, lights, additional signs, or flags shall be installed without written approval from the City.

4. This license approval shall become effective after the required five business-day appeal period. The applicant is required to post the attached public notice at the front of the building where it is visible to the public. The appeal period shall begin on the day that the notice is posted.

5. Except as modified by the conditions of this approval, or by requirements of the Municipal Code, the business use shall be operated consistent with the representations made on the business license application and as permitted by the City. Any violation of these conditions of approval, or of any ordinance in the Carmel Municipal Code, shall be cause for the City to revoke the license in accordance with CMC Section 5.12.040.

6. Each year upon the anniversary date of the business license approval, the applicant shall sign a Declaration provided by the City under penalty of perjury indicating that all tenants/subtenants qualify for senior citizen housing as described in California Civil Code Section 51.3 and that not more than 19 units are being leased.

7. The conditions of this approval apply to all tenant lease agreements, including subleases.

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

2. DS 11-3
Chris Wire
E/s Camino Real 3 S 11th
Block L, Lot(s) 8
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 Reimer opened the public hearing at 5:22 p.m. Eric Miller, Barbara Livingston and Wayne Campbell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:29 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #1, #2, #3, addition of Special Condition #4 - Staff and the applicant shall work with the City Forester on identifying an appropriate location for the proposed new oak tree in order to minimize the impact on the southern neighbor; addition of Special Condition #5 - The applicant shall use obscure glass on the south elevation staircase and bathroom windows. The applicant shall install a stain glass window as indicated the hearing; and addition of Special Condition #6 - The applicant shall use a four foot tall grape stake fence at the front of the property, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DS 11-7
George & Barbara Pappas
W/s Lincoln 3 N 10th
Block 113, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of a Design Study application for the alteration of an existing residence and conversion of a garage into a studio on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:47 p.m. Claudio Ortiz and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:04 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #1, delete #2 - The applicant shall use board and batten siding on the front one-story building element. The applicant shall work with staff on this revision prior to submitting working drawings; addition of Special Condition #3 - The applicant shall used board and batten siding on the upper-story. The belly board shall be raised on the north elevation; addition of Special Condition #4 - The roof on the south side of the structure shall be brought into alignment with the roof eave on the west elevation; addition of Special Condition #5 - The applicant shall eliminate all skylights from the front elevation; and addition of Special Condition #6 - The applicant shall reduce site coverage, plant three lower canopy trees, and use a wood grape stake fence above stone as shown on the plans, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DS 11-16
Kendon & Jillian Dressel
SE Casanova & 4th
Block EE, Lot(s) 40
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

Commissioner Dallas re-cused himself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Rob Nicely and Karen Sonegran appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:20 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #1, #2, #3, addition of Special Condition #4 - The Planning Commission recommends that the City Forester re-evaluate the two oak trees that are proposed for relocation. The Planning Commission recommends to the Forest and Beach Commission that the trees are allowed to be removed without relocation, if still found to be significant; and addition of Special Condition #5 - The applicant shall use permeable pavers on the driveway, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. UP 11-3
John Allen
N/s 7th bt. San Carlos & Dolores
Block 76, Lot(s) 20 & 22
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the establishment of a wine shop and wine tasting area in excess of 10 percent located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Julie Allen appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:52 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with amended Findings for Decision, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. DS 10-7
Stephen Walker
NE San Antonio & 4th
Block NN, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of a plan revision to an approved Design Study application for exterior alterations to an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Steve Walker, Roberta Miller and Barbara Walker appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to continue the application to the May Regular Meeting and requested detailed drawings showing all of the changes between the approved set of plans and the project and photos be provided, seconded by PATESON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

XI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.


___________________________________
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator



ATTEST:



__________________________________
Janet Reimers, Chair


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Special Meeting
Tuesday April 26th, 2011
Meeting 1:00 p.m.

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

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

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS

IV. 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.

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. MP 11-3 - Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding potential locations for the installation of a single space Electric Vehicle Charging Station in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

2. MP 10-7 - Consideration of a Resolution adopting a policy to establish criteria for the review and approval of wine tasting operations in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

3. MP 11-4 - Consideration of a review of the City’s Sign Ordinance.
4. Consideration of recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Planning Commission’s Rules of Procedure.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, May 11, 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
SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 26, 2011

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Dallas, Hillyard, Reimers
ABSENT: Commission Members: Paterson
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Sean Conroy, Chair Reimers and Vice-chair Hillyard met with City Attorney Don Freeman to discuss his attendance at a future meeting to answer questions from Commission members.

IV. APPEARANCES

Jonathan Sapp and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. MP 11-3 - Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding potential locations for the installation of a single space Electric Vehicle Charging Station 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 1:29 p.m. Linda Meckel, Barbara Livingston, Safwat Malek and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 1:35 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to recommend to Council that they accept the opportunity to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station, that it be installed on the NW corner of Junipero & Ocean and that it be as low as possible in size, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Commission Members also gave choices for other locations: Vista Lobos, Sunset Center and around Devendorf Park, other than Ocean Avenue side.

2. MP 10-7 - Consideration of a Resolution adopting a policy to establish criteria for the review and approval of wine tasting operations 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 1:54 p.m. Jonathan Sapp, Curt Gallnick, Ronda Motil and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 2:16 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the item and have staff and sub-committee consult with members of the wine community to refine the policy, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. MP 11-4 - Consideration of a review of the City’s Sign Ordinance.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 2:27 p.m. Jonathan Sapp, Monta Potter, Barbara Livingston, Judy Profeta and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 2:48 p.m.

A sub-committee of Commissioners Hillyard and Dallas was formed to further investigate the issue.

4. Consideration of recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Planning Commission’s Rules of Procedure.

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

The Commission reviewed the Planning Commission’s Rules of Procedure and continued the item to a future meeting.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.


___________________________________
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator


ATTEST:


__________________________________
Janet Reimers, Chair