PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES July 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday July 13, 2011
Tour – 2:45
Meeting – 4:00

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioner: 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. 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 June 16, 2011.

2. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from June 23, 2011.

3. UP 11-11
Richard Clark (Scheid Vineyards)
SE San Carlos & 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Use Permit for a retail wine shop with wine tasting as an ancillary use in a commercial space located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

4. DS 11-62
Tom & Debbie Weil
4th 2SE of Torres
Block 47, Lot 2 & 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a detached garage located in the front setback of 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. DS 11-54
Mark & Shari Lasher
E/s Carmelo 2 S Ocean
Block M, Lot(s) 6 & 8
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an historic residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

2. DR 11-11
Peter & Susan Loewy
Dolores 3 SE 3rd
Block 34, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of Design Review, Use Permit, Variance, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing 2-unit building and the construction of a new 2-unit building in the RC District.

3. UP 11-9
Constance Dudley
E/s Lincoln bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 75, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of a Preliminary Review for a Use Permit to establish a retail wine shop with an ancillary use of wine tasting in a commercial space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

4. DS 11-56
Dennis Levett
SW Torres & 5th
Block 59, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a storefront located in the Multi-Family Residential (R-4) District.

5. DR 11-13
Pamplemousse Boutique
N/s Ocean bet. Mission & San Carlos
Block 70, Lots part 5, 6 & 7
Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a storefront located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

6. DS 10-97
Bill Taormina
SE Cor. Monte Verde & 3rd
Block 32, Lots 2 & 4
Consideration of revisions to Design Study and Coastal Development Permit approvals for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance (AS) districts.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, August 10, 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
JULY 13, 2011

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
ABSENT: Commission Members: Dallas
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: Dudley, Loewy, Weil,
Levett, Pamplemousse Boutique, Scheid Vineyards, Franciscan Way and Lasher.

III. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
Dallas – by phone, one item only

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, explained that
Commissioner Dallas would be attending the meeting via telephone for item #3, UP 11-11 Richard Clark (Scheid Vineyards) on the Consent Agenda because Commissioner Reimers needed to step-down due to proximity to item location.

Commissioner Beach gave an update on the RC District sub-committee.

Commissioner Paterson requested that e-mails regarding agenda items not be
e-mailed to Commissioners on the day of the meeting.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. UP 11-11
Richard Clark (Scheid Vineyards)
SE San Carlos & 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Use Permit for a retail wine shop with wine tasting as an ancillary use in a commercial space located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

Commissioner Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the Use Permit, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Commissioner Dallas disconnected from the telephone conference call and will not be present for the remainder of the meeting.

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from June 16, 2011.
2. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from June 23, 2011 - amended.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1 & #2, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

3. DS 11-62
Tom & Debbie Weil
4th 2 SE of Torres
Block 47, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a detached garage located in the front setback of 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 4:16 p.m. Claudio Ortiz, Barbara Livingston and Debbie Weil appeared before the Commission. There being no other
appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:24 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Condition and addition of Special Condition #2 – there shall be no fencing at the front of the property, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DS 11-54
Mark & Shari Lasher
E/s Carmelo 2 S Ocean
Block M, Lot(s) 6 & 8
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an historic residence 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 4:34 p.m. Bob Hayes and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:45 p.m.

After further discussion the public hearing was re-opened at 4:59 p.m. Bob Hayes appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:07 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Condition #1 and #3; change to Special Condition #2 – The applicant shall utilize “Scheme B” “Scheme A” for the proposed Crow’s Nest. All other portions of the attic shall have a ceiling height of less than five feet; addition of Special Condition #4 – garage shall be pulled out to 1st column; and addition of Special Condition #5 – addition shall be all standard size shingles and no stone, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. DR 11-11
Peter & Susan Loewy
Dolores 3 SE 3rd
Block 34, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of Design Review, Use Permit, Variance, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing 2-unit building and the construction of a new 2-unit building in the RC District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:16 p.m. Robert Walker, Chris Tescher and Scott from the Hofsas House appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:34.

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

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

3. UP 11-9
Constance Dudley
E/s Lincoln bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 75, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of a Preliminary Review for a Use Permit to establish a retail wine shop with an ancillary use of wine tasting in a commercial space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. Constance Dudley and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:52.

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

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

4. DS 11-56
Dennis Levett
SW Torres & 5th
Block 59, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a storefront located in the Multi-Family Residential (R-4) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. Amanda Levett, Barbara Livingston and Rob Nicely appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:15 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to have applicant work with staff on color choices that are appropriate with City guidelines, retain the darker trim, use no Mediterranean colors, specific to architecture and meet with applicant’s wishes, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. DR 11-13
Pamplemousse Boutique
N/s Ocean bt. Mission & San Carlos
Block 70, Lot(s) 5, 6 & 7
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 6:30 p.m. Lauren Merrill, Barbara Livingston and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:36 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to allow the concept of pink paint and have applicant work with staff on the shade, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. DS 11-65
Bill Taormina
SE Monte Verde & 3rd
Block 32, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of revisions to Design Study and Coastal Development Permit approvals for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance (AS) districts.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. John Scourkes and Rob Nicely appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with change to Special Condition #1 – the applicant shall work with staff to reduce the size of the proposed window projection on the south elevation so that it more closely complies with the definition of an oriel window – applicant shall work with staff to eliminate barrel style roof and provide a window that provides light applicant wants and Special Condition #2, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator


ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair