Sunday, July 8, 2012

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES July 2012


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

Regular Meeting 
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Tour – 2:45 p.m. 
Meeting – 4:00 p.m.

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Don Goodhue
Steve Dallas
Michael LePage
Keith 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 onsite 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 May 9, 2012, Regular Meeting.

2. Consideration of minutes from June 13, 2012, Regular Meeting.

3. UP 12-5
Macerich/Carmel Plaza
Junipero/Mission bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 78, Lot(s) All

Consideration of a Use Permit application to extend the hours of operation for an existing restaurant located in the Central Commercial  (CC) District. (Bistro Beaujolais)

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 12-1* (Beach Restrooms)
City of Carmel
SW Scenic & Santa Lucia

Consideration of a request to reconsider the planning Commission’s decision to approve Design Review and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a public restroom located in the Park (P-2),
Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts.

2. DR 12-9
Macerich/Carmel Plaza
Junipero/Mission 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)

3. DS 12-36
Dale & Margaret Byrne
26040 Ridgewood Drive
Block 2W, Lot(s) 18

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) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) District.

4. DS 12-51
Carol Torrero
W/s Lobos 4 N 2ndAve
Block 18, Lot(s) 13

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 and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ).

5. DR 12-16
Borromeo Forge
SE Cor. San Carlos & 7th
Blk 90, Lots 2 & 4

Consideration of a Design Review application for the placement of an ironwork sculpture in the Bell Tower Courtyard located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

6. Flanders Mansion
City of Carmel
25800 Hatton Road

Public hearing for receiving comments on the re-circulated draft environmental impact report prepared for the sale of the Flanders Mansion Project.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Special Meeting – Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, August 8, 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
JULY 11, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Goodhue, LePage, Paterson, Dallas, Reimers

STAFF PRESENT: Sean Comoy, Planning & Building Services Manager
Marc Wiener, Associate Planner
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Beach restroom location, Byrne and Forge.

III.  ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

Sean Comoy, Planning & Building Services Manager, announced the following:

1. The Coastal Commission has certified the Design Guidelines that the sub-committee worked on and the Planning Commission approved.

2. A Storm Water workshop will be held on August 4th, 2012 at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside.

3. Special Planning Commission tomorrow, Thursday July 12,2012, at 3:00 p.m.

VI. APPEARANCES

None

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from May 9, 2012, Regular Meeting.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve item #1 of the Consent Agenda, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. Consideration of minutes from June 13,2012, Regular Meeting.

Commissioner LEPAGE moved to approve item #2 of the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded by GOODHUE and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. UP 12-5
Macerich Carmel Plaza
Junipero/Mission bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Use Permit application to extend the hours of operation for an existing restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District (Bistro Beaujolais)

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve item #3 of the Consent Agenda as submitted, seconded by GOODHUE and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. MP 12-1 (Beach Restrooms)
City of Carmel
SW Scenic & Santa Lucia
Consideration of a request to reconsider the planning Commission's decision to approve Design Review and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a public restroom located in the Park (P-2), Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) Districts.

Commissioner LEPAGE moved to reconsider MP 12-1, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:08p.m. Robert Carver, Jean Grace, Patricia Van Kirk, Belinda Holliday, Skip Lloyd, Barbara Livingston, Anthony Lombardo, Eric Miller and Joyce Steven 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 5:25 p.m. Skip Lloyd, Eric Miller, Jean Grace, Barbara Livingston, Cindy Lloyd and Angus Jeffers appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:31 p.m.

Commissioner LEPAGE moved to continue the project with design items provided by Commission to architect, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. DR 12-9
Macerich Carmel Plaza
Junipero/Mission 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)

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:43 p.m.

Commissioner LEPAGE moved to accept color as presented in flat finish, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DS 12-36
Dale & Margaret Byrne
26040 Ridgewood Drive
Block 2W, Lot(s) 18
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) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:46p.m. John Mandurrago appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:53 p.m.

Commissioner LEPAGE moved to accept concept application with staff's Special Condition #2; change to Special Condition #1 - The applicant shall plant one two upper-canopy tree of substantial size and caliber and of a species approved by the City Forester. The tree shall be planted onsite located approximately 10 feet from any building and shown on the final landscape plan submitted with the building permit application. Staff and the City Forester will work with the applicant on choosing a tree that will protect neighboring views; change to Special Condition #3 - The applicant shall remove all encroachments from the City's right-of-way. The applicant is permitted to applv for an encroachment permit for the front walkway; and
addition of Special Condition #4- driveway width shall  be reduced to 10' wide, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DS 12-51
Carol Torrero
W/s Lobos 4 N 2nd Ave.
Block 18, Lot(s) 13

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 and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). CONTINUED


5. DR 12-16
Borrorneo Forge
SE San Carlos & 7th
Block 90, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Design Review application for the placement of an ironwork sculpture in the Bell Tower Courtyard located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

Chair Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Vicechair Dallas opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Lisa Guthrie and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:07 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 6:09 p.m. Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:10 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with a time limit for display of twelve (12) months and applicant shall replace the Dower bed if and when the sculpture is removed, seconded by GOODHUE and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. Flanders Mansion
City of Carmel
25800 Hatton Road
Public hearing for receiving comments on the re-circulated draft environmental impact report prepared for the sale of the Flanders Mansion Project.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. Joyce Steven and Skip Lloyd appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:30 p.m.

There was no motion required for this item. Receive public comments only.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


Janet Reimers, Chair
Planning Commission


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Special Meeting 
Thursday July 12, 2012 3:00 p.m.

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Steve Dallas, Vice-Chair
Don Goodhue
Michael LePage
Keith Paterson
Janet Reimers, Chair

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

V. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consideration of recommendations to the City Council on the placement of a webcam near Carmel Beach.

2. Consideration of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan that include:

• Changing single-family residential dwellings from a permitted use to a limited use in the Central Commercial (CC) District, and from a permitted use to a conditional use in the Service Commercial (SC) and Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) districts.

• Establishing floor area restrictions for two-unit residential developments; and

• Prohibiting new residential units on the first story of any building in the Central Commercial (CC) District if the units would front directly on a public street.

3. Consideration of appointments to the Sign Ordinance Subcommittee.

4. Consideration of appointments to the Residential Design Guideline Subcommittee.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, August 8th, 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 & 7 th Avenues, during normal business hours.


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION-MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING-.JULY 12, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Goodhue, LePage, Paterson, Dallas, Reimers

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

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

None

IV. APPEARANCES

None

V. DISCUSSION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consideration of recommendations to the City Council on the placement of a webcam near Cannel Beach.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 3:08 p.m. Michael Kalaktus, Joseph Braun, Barbara Livingston and Mr. Gleason appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 3:17 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to recommend to Council that the proposal for a webcam be rejected, seconded by LEPAGE and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. Consideration of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan that include:
Changing single-family residential dwellings from a permitted use to a limited use in the Central Commercial (CC) District, and from a permitted use to a conditional use in the Service Commercial (SC) and Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) Districts.

Establishing floor area restrictions for two-unit residential developments; and

Prohibiting new residential units on the first story of any building in the Central Commercial (CC) District if the units would front directly on a public street.

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

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

3. Consideration of appointments to the Sign Ordinance Sub-committee.

Sean Comoy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:07p.m. There being no appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:07 p.m.

Commissioner Paterson was appointed to the sub-committee.

4. Consideration of appointments to the Residential Design Guideline Sub-committee.

Sean Comoy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:09 p.m. Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission, there being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4: 10 p.m.

Commissioner LePage was appointed to the sub-committee.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m.

Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


Janet Reimer, Chair

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