Tuesday, April 3, 2012

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES April 2012



CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA

Regular Meeting

April 11, 2012
Wednesday
Tour-2:30p.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
Janet Reimers
Steve Hillyard, Chair

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 2:30p.m. the Commission will leave the Council Chambers for an on-site Tour oflnspection 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/EXTRAORDINARY 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 March 14,2012, Regular Meeting.

2. MP 12-5*
City of Carmel
Scenic Road bt. Santa Lucia and Martin Way
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the conversion of Scenic Road to a one-way street from Santa Lucia A venue to just past Martin Way.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you maybe 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. MP 12-6
City of Carmel
E/s Mt. Verde bet. Ocean & 7th
Blk 76, Lot 12, 14 & 16
Consideration of a Design Study application for renovations to the City Hall garden located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.


2. DS 12-15
Singleton TR
San Antonio 4 SE 11th
Block X, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of Design Study (Final), Use Permit, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts.


3. DS 12-23
Pot D'OrLLC
NW Lincoln & 5th
Block 53, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Demolition Permit, Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential {R-1) District
and a lot line adjustment.

4. DS 12-24
Pot D'Or LLC
5th Ave 2 NW of Lincoln
Block 53, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of Design Study (Concept) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.


5. DS 12-22
Brian & Stephanie Boyse
E/s San Antonio 6 N Ocean
Block HH, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of Design Study (Concept) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1 ), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR), Park Overlay (P) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.


6. DR 12-7
James & Catherine Bell
Mission 3 NE 8th
Block 89, Lot(s) 14 & 16
Consideration of a Preliminary Design Concept for the construction of a new residence located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.


7. DS 12-21
Robert & Lucille Biesbroeck
W/s Crespi 3 N Flanders
Block 103, Lot(s) 27
Consideration of a Design Study application for a new fence, arbor and driveway chain for a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.


8. MP 12-4*
City of Carmel
W/s San Antonio bt. Ocean & 4th
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a pedestrian pathway on the west side of San Antonio Avenue between Ocean and Fourth Avenues and conceptual review of a board walk and viewing platform located just west of the Del Mar Parking area.

9. Capital Improvement Plan
City of Carmel
Consideration of a review of the 2012/13 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for consistency with the General Plan.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
Regular Meeting- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

The City of Cannel-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 A venues, during normal business hours.



CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION-MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioner Beach announced her resignation from the Planning Commission due to being elected to the City Council.

PRESENT: Commission Members: 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: Beach boardwalk area, Boyse, Pot D'Or, Bell, Biesbroeck, Singleton, Scenic & Santa Lucia, City Hall.

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 the following:

1. Commissioner Beach resigned her position at the beginning of the meeting.

2. Commissioner Paterson will be the Vice-chair for the next three months.

3. Single-use carry-out bag ordinance and IS has been distributed for public comment period, which begins April 17, 2012. Will be on the May 9, 2012 agenda

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from March 14, 2012, Regular Meeting.

2. MP 12-5*
City of Carmel
Scenic Rd. bt. Santa Lucia & Martin Way
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the conversion of Scenic Road to a one-way street from Santa Lucia A venue to just past Martin Way.

Commissioner REIMERS moved to accept Consent Agenda item #1 as amended and item #2, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

IX. PUBLIC BEARINGS

1. MP 12-6
City of Carmel
E/s Monte Verde bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 12,14,16
Consideration of a Design Study application for renovations to the City Hall garden located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Sean Comoy, Planning & Building Services Manger, presented the staff report.

Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:08 p.m. Sarah Brown, Michelle Comeau and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:22 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application with staff's Special Conditions and to forward to the City Council comments regarding the scale and material of the railings, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

The public hearing was re-opened at 4:25. Sarah Brown and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:26 p.m.

2. DS 12-15
Singleton TR
San Antonio 4 SE 11th
Block X, Lot( s) 12
Consideration of Design Study (Final), Use Permit, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new 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 Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:34 p.m. Craig Holdren, Jim Finnegan, Michelle Comeau, Roberta Miller and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:59 p.m.

Commissioner REIMERS moved to approve the application with staff's Special Condition #1; change to #2- the applicant shall either  withdraw the proposed encroachment or apply for an encoachmeat permit for the proposed walkway on a City property; change to #3 the applicant and neighbors shall work with staff and the City Forester on reviewing options for planting additional trees on the property, while being considerate of the neighboring views; #4; #5; addition of#6 -lower south chimney 2' or more if possible; and addition of #7 -work with City Forester to protect Cypress trees during construction, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DS 12-23
Pot D'Or, LLC
NW Lincoln & 5th
Block 53, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Demolition Permit, Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District
and a lot line adjustment.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 5:16p.m. Chris Tescher and Jacqueline Simonelli appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:21 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the lot line adjustment from east-west to north-south with staff's Special Conditions, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

The public hearing was re-opened at 5:22p.m. Chris Tescher appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:32p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to accept the design concept application and have applicant work with staff on reducing the height of the building, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DS 12-24
Pot D'Or, LLC
5th Ave. 2 NW of Lincoln
Block 53, Lot(s) 17 & 19
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Demolition Permit 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 Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:46p.m. Chris Tescher, Jacqueline Simonelli, Tim Comstock, Steve Brooks and Mr. O'Connell appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:12 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to continue the application and have applicant work with staff and neighbor to address 2nd storv privacy issues, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. DS 12-22
Brian & Stephanie Boyse
E/s San Antonio 6 N Ocean
Block HH, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of Design Study (Concept) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR), Park Overlay (P) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 6:24p.m. Tom Meaney, Barbara Livingston, Steve Brooks and Angus Jeffers appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:41 p.m.

Commissioner REIMERS moved to continue the application with staff's Special Condition #1; change to #2- the applicant shall include a note on the plans that exploratory hand digging around the pine tree is required prior to excavating the driveway before returning to the next meeting applicant shall dig around the tree and review findings with City Forester; addition of #3 - submit a street view drawing of the fence; addition of #4 - applicant shall work with neighbor on privacy issue; and addition of #5 - applicant shall comply with site coverage allowance, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. DR 12-7
James & Catherine Bell
Mission 3 NE 8th
Consideration of a Preliminary Design Concept for the construction of a new residence located in the Residential and Block 89, Lot(s) 14 & 16 Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 6:54p.m. Richard Barrett and James Bell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.

There was no motion needed for this item.

7. DS 12-21
Robert & Lucille Biesbroeck
W /s Crespi 3 N Flanders
Block 103, Lot(s) 27
Consideration of a Design Study application for a new fence, arbor and driveway chain for a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Chair Hillyard re-cused himself from the discussion.

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

Vice-chair Paterson opened the public hearing at 7: 14 p.m. Lucille Biesbroeck appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:16p.m.

Commissioner REIMERS moved to authorize the arbor and fence across the entire property with a gate for the driveway entrance, no chain shall be used, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

8. MP 12-4*
City of Cannel
W/s San Antonio bt. Ocean & 4th
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a pedestrian pathway on the west side of San Antonio A venue between Ocean and Fourth Avenues and conceptual review of a board walk and viewing platform located just west of the Del Mar Parking area.

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

Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There being no appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.

Commissioner REIMERS moved to accept plan as designed with staff's Special Conditions and Findings and if possible to move retaining wall at San Antonio & 4th further west, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

9. Capital Improvement Plan
City of Carmel
Consideration of a review of the 2012/13 Capital hnprovement Plan ( CIP) for consistency with the General Plan.

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

Commissioner PATERSON moved to adopt a Resolution determining that the CIP is consistent with the General Plan, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:

Steve Hillyard, Chair

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