PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES October 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday October 12, 2011
Tour – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting – 4:00 p.m.

City Hall
East side of MonteVerde Street Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

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

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 3:00 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 September 14, 2011.

2. DS 11-94
Bill Taormina
SE Monte Verde & 3rd
Block 32, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Time Extension for Design Study and Coastal Development approvals for the substantial alteration of an existing residence in the R-1 District.

3. DS 11-3
Chris Wire
E/s Camino Real 3 S 11th
Block L, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of a Plan Revision to an approved Design Study for a residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. MP 11-9*
City of Carmel
NW Ocean & San Antonio
Consideration of Design Review and Coastal Development Permit applications for a habitat restoration landscape plan for a portion of the North Dunes of Carmel Beach. This project is located in the Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction.

5. DS 11-57
Jon & Jen Lambert
E/s San Antonio 4 N Ocean
Block HH, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian, Archaeological Significance and Park Overlay Districts.

6. UP 11-15
Donna McGuire (Macerich Co)
SE Cor. Ocean & Mission
Blk 78, Lots All
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.

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. DR 11-15
Don Mackey
E/s San Carlos 3 S 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit and Variance applications for the construction of a two unit multi-family building located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

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

3. DS 11-83
Schilling Residence
Scenic 5 SE 9th
Block A2, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR) and Park Overlay (PO) Districts.

4. DR 11-4
Warren Carmel Doud Prop
SW Ocean & Mission
Block 77, Lot(s) 1 & 2
Consideration of a Design Review application for minor modifications to an existing store front located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

5. DS 11-89
Michael & Anna Szabados
W/s Monte Verde 4 N 13th
Block 134, Lot(s) 15 & 17
Consideration 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.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Special Meeting – Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, November 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 COMMISSION – MINUTES
October 12, 2011

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Dallas (via phone), Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

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

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: City of Carmel Beach, Schilling, Szabados, Mackey, Warren Carmel Doud Prop., and Lowey

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1, #2, #3, and #5, items #4 and #6 were pulled, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Dallas (via phone)

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DR 11-15
Don Mackey
E/s San Carlos 3 S 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 10
Consideration of a Design Review, Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit and Variance applications for the construction of a two unit multi-family building located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Chair Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Marc Weiner, Associate Planner presented the staff report. Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:15 p.m. Eric Miller and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:19 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the project with staff’s special conditions, approve the west elevation design #1, approve the height variance, and determine that the parking variance is not required, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas (via phone), Paterson, Hillyard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Reimers
ABSTAIN:

2. DR 11-11/UP11-10
Peter & Susan Loewy
Dolores 3 SE of 3rd
Block 34, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of Design Review , Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, Variance, and Demolition Permit applications for the demolition of an existing 2-unit building and the construction of a new 2-unit multi-family building in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) Districts.

Commissioner Beach re-cused herself from the discussion.

Sean Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:30 p.m. Robert Walker and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:40 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) the applicant shall plant one lower-canopy tree of substantial size and caliber and of a species approved by the City Forester near the southwest corner of the site. The tree shall be shown on the final landscape plan submitted with the building permit application. 2) The chimney on the north side of the building shall extend to the ground rather than float above the foundation. 3) The applicant shall work with staff on an appropriate natural metal roof; seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Dallas (via phone), Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Beach
ABSTAIN: None

Commissioner Dallas re-cused himself for the rest of the meeting.

3. MP 11-9
City of Carmel
NW Ocean & San Antonio
Consideration of Design Review and Coastal Development Permit applications for a Habitat Restoration Landscape Plan for a portion of the North Dunes of Carmel Beach

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:54 p.m. Georganne Guarino and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:58 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the planting part of the project, the application shall consider alternatives to the viewing area and return for final approval of the viewing area at a future meeting, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: Paterson
ABSENT: Dallas
ABSTAIN:

4. UP 11-15
Donna McGuire (Macerich Co) SE Cor Ocean & Mission Block 77, Lot(s) 1 &3
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.

Marc Weiner, Associate Planner presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Donna McGuire and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:35 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s special findings and conditions, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. DS 11-83
Schilling Residence
Scenic 5 SE 9th
Block 34, Lot(s) 8
Consideration of a Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Park Overlay (P) Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Robert Carver and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:13 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staffs special conditions and the following changes; 1) The applicant shall use “smart” glass on the skylights and clerestory; 2) The applicant shall reduce the height (width) of the horizontal beam on the front elevation that separates the lower windows from the upper transom windows; 3) The applicant shall reduce the length of the skylight to four panels, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. DR 11-4
Warren Carmel Doud Prop
SW Ocean and Mission
Block 77, Lot(s) 1&2
Consideration of a Design Review application for alterations to a storefront of an existing historic building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. John Plastini and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:19 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the application and requested more details, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

7. DR 11-89
Michael & Anna Szabados
W/s Monte Verde 4 N of 13th
Block 134, Lot(s) 15 & 17
Consideration of a Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Weiner, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Claudio Ortiz appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:28 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the project with a request for changes, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.


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Margi Perotti, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Special Meeting
Wednesday October 26, 2011
Meeting 3:00 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 11-7: Consideration of amendments to the Commercial Design Guidelines to include additional guidance on project design for the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) and Multi Family Residential (R-4) Districts, and parking design in general.

2) MP 11-8: Consideration of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan to make single family residential projects a limited use in all commercial zones and to establish a maximum unit size for multi-family residential projects in all commercial districts.

3) Plastic Bag Ban???

VI. ADMINISTRATION

1) Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Planning Commission’s Rules of Procedure.

2) Discuss the City’s Code Enforcement practices and provide direction to staff.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, September 14th, 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 – SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 2011

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

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

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, introduced new City Administrator Jason Stilwell.

IV. APPEARANCES

Jonathan Sapp appeared before the Commission.

V. CONSENT AGENDA

The Commission unanimously decided to move this item to the end of the meeting.

VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Commission unanimously decided to hear item #2 first.

2. Discussion of the City’s Code Enforcement policies and procedures.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 3:13 p.m. Barbara Livingston and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 3:21 p.m. The Commission also heard from Margi Perotti, Code Enforcement Officer.

There was no motion needed for this item, discussion only.

1. Receive a report from a group called “Sustainable Carmel” on a proposal for a community garden at Rio Park.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 3:50 p.m. Jonathan Sapp, Barbara Livingston, Adam Jeselnich, Roberta Miller, Martha Morrill and Carla Secam appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:16 p.m.

There was no motion needed for this item, discussion only. However, the Commission suggested the following:

• Sustainable Carmel should approach Carmel Middle school about a community garden at the Middle School.
• Sustainable Carmel should work to integrate its proposal with other potential uses of Rio Park.
• That the City Council develop a plan for the use of Rio Park.

3. MP 11-7:
Consideration of amendments to the Commercial Design Guidelines to include additional guidance on project design for the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) and Multi Family Residential (R-4) Districts, and parking design in general.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:45 p.m. Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:46 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to recommend adoption of the amendments to the City Council as proposed, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. MP 11-8:
Consideration of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan to make single family residential projects a limited use in all commercial districts and to establish additional requirements for residential projects in all commercial districts.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:52 p.m. James Bell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:55 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to recommend adoption of the amendments to the City Council as proposed, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

The Commission returned to the Consent Agenda.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of the adoption of amendments to the Planning Commission’s Rules of Procedure.

Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:08 p.m. Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:13 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to adopt the proposed amendments, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

IX. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.


______________________________________
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


______________________________________
Janet Reimers, Chair