PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES November 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Tour – 2:45 p.m.
Meeting – 4:00 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. 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/EXTAORDINARY BUSINESS

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 minutes from October 12, 2011.

2. Consideration of minutes from October 26, 2011.

3. DR 11-22
Diocese of Monterey
3080 Rio Road
Block US, Lot(s) 38
Consideration of a time extension for Design Review and Use Permit applications for alterations to the Carmel Mission located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Park Overlay (P) Districts.

4. DS 11-111
San Carlos LLP
NW San Carlos & 12th
Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13
Consideration of a time extension for Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Demolition 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.

5. UP 11-17
Laurie Leidig (Lund)
NW Mission & 7th
Block 77, Lot(s) 15,17,19,21
Consideration of a Use Permit application for a Specialty Food Store located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

6. DR 11-18
G. Erling Linggi
S/6th bt. San Carlos & Dolores
Block 71, Lot(s) 7
Consideration of Design Review and Use Permit Amendment applications for exterior alterations, including exterior seating, for a restaurant 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. DS 11-113
Pacific Repertory Theater
E/s Casanova bt. 8th & 9th
Block C, Lot(s) 11-14
Consideration of a Design Study application (Track 1 Referral) for the installation of an electric transformer on a site located in the Theatrical (A-1) District.

2. 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.

3. DS 11-100
Plum Holdings, LLC
E/s Monte Verde 2 N 3rd
Block 31, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS) and Park (P) Overlay Districts.

4. DS 10-18
Dan & Kathy McCraine
NE Camino Real & 8th
Block 11, Lot(s) 20
Consideration of Design Study, 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.

5. DS 11-105
Adam & Anita Wray
W/s Mission 2 S 1st
Block 11, Lot(s) 7
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS) and Park (P) Overlay Districts.
6. PC 11-1

Karl & Charlotte Empey
Location undetermined
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review of a business that would offer a combination of the sale of olive oils, art and wine.

7. DS 11-112
William & Laurie Masa
NE end of Flanders off Rio
Block MA, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of a Preliminary Design Concept for the substantial alteration of an existing residence on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1-C-20), Park Overlay (PO) and AS Overlay District.

8. DR 11-21
Mike Cobler
NW Mission & 6th
Block 57, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of a Design Review application for the replacement of a wood shake roof with composition shingles for a commercial building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, December 14, 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
NOVEMBER 9, 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: Plum Holdings LLC, Linggi, Wray, Masa, Szabados, Fein, and McCraine.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, announced that a workshop on the beach public restrooms will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from October 12, 2011.

2. Consideration of minutes from October 26, 2011.

3. DR 11-22
Diocese of Monterey
3080 Rio Road
Block US, Lot(s) 38
Consideration of a time extension for Design Review and Use Permit applications for alterations to the Carmel Mission located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Park Overlay (P) Districts.

5. UP 11-17
Laurie Leidig (Lund)
NW Mission & 7th
Block 77, Lot(s) 15,17,19,21
Consideration of a Use Permit application for a Specialty Food Store located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

6. DR 11-18
G. Erling Linggi
S/6th bt. San Carlos & Dolores
Block 71, Lot(s) 7
Consideration of Design Review and Use Permit Amendment applications for exterior alterations, including exterior seating, for a restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

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

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

4. DS 11-111
San Carlos LLP
NW San Carlos & 12th
Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13
Consideration of a time extension for Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Demolition 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.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda item #4, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DS 11-113
Pacific Repertory Theater
E/s Casanova bt. 8th & 9th
Block C, Lot(s) 11-14
Consideration of a Design Study application (Track 1 Referral) for the installation of an electric transformer on a site located in the Theatrical (A-1) District.
(PULLED)

2. 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.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:17 p.m. Claudio Ortiz and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:32 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and stone as presented in Option #2, seconded by PATERSON and failed by the following roll call vote:

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

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with stone as presented in Option #1, lower the chimney, garage to remain in set-back, skylight to remain as drawn with shade and landscaping in right-of-way

Motion withdrawn

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and Special Conditions #3 - The applicant shall use stone within the interior of the archway and on the media room only; #4 - The applicant shall lower the height of the chimney by either using a gas fireplace or by relocating the fireplace; 5 - The applicant shall reduce the length of the garage so that it does not encroach into the front setback and #6 - The applicant shall provide a landscape plan showing landscaping in the right-of-way, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DS 11-100
Plum Holding LLC
E/s Monte Verde 4 N 13th
Block 134, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS) and Park (P) Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:21 p.m. Claudio Ortiz, Fred Kern, Barbara Livingston, Roberta Miller, Steven Silver, John Picel, Carolyn Dellecker and Steve Gleitsmann appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:32 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve Use Permit contingent upon design approval, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

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

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

Commissioner BEACH moved to continue the project with a request to look at options of pulling the garage closer to the street and to look at alternative options of the use of stone, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DS 10-18
Dan & Kathy McCraine
NE Camino Real & 8th
Block 11, Lot(s) 20
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 6:26 p.m. Al Saroyan and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:54 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with the following Special Conditions #1 - The applicant is permitted to construct the arched rooftop wall. The wall shall have a maximum height of 8-10 inches above the ridge and shall have only one step; #2 - The applicant is permitted to construct the retaining wall along the north side of the property. The wall shall terminate at the side-yard gate; #3 – provide alternative design options to allow for landscaping at the front of the wall and #4 – provide a landscape plan, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. DS 11-105
Adam & Anita Wray
W/s Mission 2 S 1st
Block 11, Lot(s) 7
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS) and Park (P) Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Adam Wray, Pat Corrigan and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #1, #3 and #4; change to Special Condition #2 - The applicant shall withdraw the proposal for boulder and gravel in the public right-of-way as shown on the plans. The right-of-way shall be landscaped at the front of the property to provide soil stability. The applicant shall maintain the landscaping in the right-of-way; delete Special Condition #5 - The front walkway shall be reduced to a maximum width of four feet. The change shall be reflected on the working drawings; addition of Special Conditions #6 - The applicant shall use board and batten siding on the residence. The use of stone shall appear structural and shall be carried around the entire residence and #7 - The only cut at the front of the property shall be for the driveway. The proposed walkway shall connect to the driveway as opposed to the front of the property, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. PC 11-1
Karl & Charlotte Empey
Location undetermined
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review of a business that would offer a combination of the sale of olive oils, art and wine.

No motion needed. Discussion only.

7. DS 11-112
William & Laurie Masa
NE end of Flanders off Rio
Block MA, Lot(s) 9
Consideration of a Preliminary Design Concept for the substantial alteration of an existing residence on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1-C-20), Park Overlay (PO) and Archaeological Significance (AS) Overlay Districts

No motion needed. Discussion only.

8. DR 11-21
Mike Cobler
NW Mission & 6th
Block 57, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of a Design Review application for the replacement of a wood shake roof with composition shingles for a commercial building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (PULLED)

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator


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Janet Reimers, Chair