Saturday, April 28, 2012

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAS & MINUTES May 2012


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

Regular Meeting 
Wednesday May 9, 2012
Tour – 2:30
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: Steve Dallas
Janet Reimers
Keith Paterson, Vice-chair
Steve Hillyard, 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 /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 April 11, 2012, Regular Meeting.

2. MP 12-7*
City of Carmel
NW Del Mar & Ocean
Consideration of Design Review and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a boardwalk and viewing platform in the North Dunes of Carmel Beach.

3. UP 12-2/O9-9 (Eco Carmel)
                  Gunnar Reimers/Niels Reimers
                  W/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th
                  Block 91, Lot(s) 5 & 7
Consideration of a Use Permit Amendment authorizing specialty food items to be sold as part of an existing retail store located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

4. SI 12-16
                 Macerich – Carmel Plaza
                  NE Mission & 7th
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Sign application to allow a second business sign for a restaurant and a decal sign on a glass door of an office in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (David Fink)

5. SI 12-10
Margaret Fairley
W/s San Carlos bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 13 & 15
Consideration of an application for a second business sign on a building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.  (Ambiance Interiors)

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

7. DS 12-22/UP 12-4
      Brian & Stephanie Boyse
E/s San Antonio 6 N Ocean
Block HH, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of Design Study (Final), Use Permit 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.

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. MP 12-2
City of Carmel
City-wide
Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding the adoption of a single-use carry out bag ordinance and a Negative Declaration (ND).

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

3. DS 12-26
Bette Elliston
W/s Casanova 9 N Ocean
Block FF, Lot(s) 25
Consideration of a Design Study application for the alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DR 12-9
Macerich – Carmel Plaza
Mission/Junipero bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Design Review application for exterior alterations to the Carmel Plaza located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.  (Kate Spade)

5. DS 12-31
Adam & Janet Salmon
W/s Santa Fe 5 S 5th
Block 60, Lot(s) 9
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) District.
*Continued to 13 June 2012.

6. DS 12-34
Jeffrey Townsend
W/s San Carlos bt. 2nd & 3rd
Block 29, Lot(s) 13A
Consideration of a Design Study application for the replacement of an existing wood shake roof  with
composition shingles on a residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Community Plan (CP) Districts.

7. UP 12-3
Jody LeTowt
Dolores 3 NE 7th
Block 76 Lot(s) 18
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review of a request to include wine tasting
as an ancillary use at a restaurant located Central Commercial (CC) District.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, June 13, 2012 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
MAY 9, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Dallas, 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: Reimers, LeTowt, Fairley, Macerich, Pot D'Or, Townsend, and Elliston.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

1. Chairman Hillyard announced his appointment to the City Council and thanked everyone.

2. Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, announced the following:

A. Chairman Hillyard, will resign his position following the Reimers UP 12-2/09-9 decision.

B. Commissioner Paterson will be the Chair for this meeting.

C. Commissioner Reimers, senior Commissioner will be the presiding chair for the remainder of Hillyard's term. The term will be from June 13 thru December 2012.

D. Commissioners with conflicts of interest will be able to vote but not participate in discussion, due to the quorum needed per the PC' s adopted rules of procedure.

3. Commissioner Reimers encouraged everyone to see the production at the PacRep Theater.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from April 11, 2012, Regular Meeting.

It was moved by Patterson and seconded by Reimers to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2012 meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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


VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

3. UP 12-2/09-9 (Eco Carmel)
Gunnar Reimers/Niels Reimers
W/s San Carlos bet 7th & 8th
Block 91, Lot(s) 5 & 7
Consideration of a Use Permit Amendment authorizing specialty food items to be sold as part of an existing retail store located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

Commissioner Reimers stated she is a relative of Kristie Reimers and Commissioner Dallas stated he owns property within 2 block of Eco Carmel.  However, due to a lack of a quorum, they were allowed to participate in the vote.

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

Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing. Kristie Reimers and Richard Pepe appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application 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

Chairman Hillyard recused himself from the remainder of the meeting, Vice Chair Paterson, resumed as Chair.

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

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, addressed questions of the Commission. Chair Paterson opened the public hearing. John Mandurrago appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application with staff's Special Condition #1; and to add the following additional conditions: #2, Avoid excessive use of asphalt; #3 Landscaping must not extend not more than two feet on to the public right of way to preserve the existing walkway; #4, The fence must be open and low. seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

IX. CONSENT ITEMS

2. MP 12-7*
City of Carmel
NW Del Mar & Ocean Av

Consideration of a Design Review and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a boardwalk and viewing platform in the North Dunes of Carmel Beach.


4. SI 12-16
Macerich- Carmel Plaza
NE Mission and 7th
Block 78, Lot(s) All

Consideration of a sign application to allow a second business sign for a restaurant and a decal sign on a glass door of an office in the Central Commercial (CC) District (David Fink)


5. SI 12-10
Margaret Fairley
W/S San Carlos bet Ocean & 7th
Block 76, Lots 13 & 15

Consideration of an application for a second business sign on a building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (Ambiance Interiors)


7. DS 12-22/UP 12-4
Brian & Stephanie Boyse
E/s San Antonio 6 N or Ocean
Block HH, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of a Design Study (Final), Use Permit 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

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve items 2. 4, 5, & 7 of the consent agenda, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

X. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. MP 12-2
City of Carmel
City-wide
Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding the adoption of a
single-use carry out bag ordinance and a Negative Declaration.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report and addressed questions of the Commission.

Chair PATERSON opened the public hearing. Paul Laub, Connie Oscar, Ferman Sanchez, Jonathan Sapp, Laura Case, Ashley Blaco, Lanny Rose, Cynthia Uyehara, Kristie Reimers, Richard Pepe, Monta Potter, Jody LeTowt, Robert Knight, Tracy Delaney-Odie, Todd Tyee, Liz Dankworth, Kent Torrey appeared before the Commission. There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Chair PATERSON moved recommend that the that the City Council not adopt the ordinance and that some type of voluntary based program to ban plastic bags and eliminate the need to charge for paper bags be evaluated, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

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

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Patterson opened the public hearing. John Mandurrago, Jacqueline Simonelli, and Heather O' Connell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to APPROVE the application with staff's special conditions, and add the following additional conditions: #1 the westerly fence and wall needs to be evaluated and designed by a licensed engineer; #2 Planting in the right-of-way should not interfere with the existing pathway. Landscaping is restricted to two feet or less in the public right of way; #3 if a fence is planned it must be low in height and open, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DS 12-26
Bette Elliston
W Is Casanova 9 N Ocean
Block FF, Lot(s) 25
Consideration of 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 Paterson opened the public hearing. Stewart Bratholt and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to continue the application, red tag the project, have all f'lll dirt and non permitted retaining walls removed and the site restored to its natural grade prior to returning to the Commission, seconded by REIMERS ON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DR 12-9
Macerich - Carmel Plaza
Ocean bet Mission & Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Design Review application for exterior alterations to the Carmel Plaza located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. (Kate Spade)

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Paterson opened the public hearing. Brent Saul, Barbara Livingston, Roberta Miller, Jonathon Sapp and Richard Pepe appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the design concept. and continue consideration of the fmished details until the next regular meeting, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

5. DS 12~31
Adam & Janet Salmon
W Is Santa Fe 5 So of 5th
Block 60, Lot(s) 9

Consideration of a Design Study (Concept) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R~l) District. **This item continued to 13 June 1012 Meeting.


6. DS 12-34
Jeffrey Townsend
W/s San Carlos bet 2nd & 3rd
Block 29, Lot(s) 13A
Consideration of Design Study application for the replacement of an existing wood shake roof with composition shingles on a residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Community Plan (CP) Districts.

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

Chair Patterson opened the public hearing. There being no appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

7. UP 12-3
Jody LeTowt
Dolores 3 NE of 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 18
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review of a request to include wine tasting as an ancillary use at a restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Weiner, Associate Planning, presented the staff report.

Commissioner PATERSON moved opened the public hearing. Jody LeTowt, Ray Fransconi, Barbara Livingston, Richard Pepe and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Comments were provided to the applicant by the Commission. No other action taken.

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Margi Perotti, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:

Steve Hillyard, Chair

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