PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES June 2008

PLANNING COMMISSION
Amended AGENDA
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2008, Wednesday 3:30 P.M.

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Alan Hewer
Steve Hillyard
Janet Reimers
Robin Wilson
Bill Strid, Chairman

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 3:30 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). 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 Planning Commission on its tour of the determined sites. The Commission will return to the Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OR CHAIR

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. Items on the Consent Agenda marked with * have been noticed as public hearings. 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 14, 2008.

2. DR 08-7*
Robb & Dale Johnson
W/s San Antonio bt. Ocean & 4th
Block SS, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of Findings for Decision for the denial of a project located in the Residential (R-1), Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS), and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) districts.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

At this time the Commission will consider items pulled from the Consent Agenda.

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 01-33/UP 01-26/RE 01-39
John Mandurrago
SE corner Dolores & 7th
Block 91, Lot(s) 2 thru 8
Consideration of permits for Demolition, Design Review, commercial floor area, a two-level underground parking garage, Condominium Subdivision and a Coastal Development Permit for a mixed-use project with five market-rate condominiums, two apartments, and 4,550 square feet of commercial floor area.

2. DS 08-68
Jane Kalashian
Torres 4 NE of 4th
Block 38, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

3. UP 08-3
Dennis Levett
SW corner Dolores & 4th
Block 52, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of Design Review (Concept), Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a parking garage for a site located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. MP 08-1
Historic Context Statement
City of Carmel
City-wide
Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding the updated Historic Context Statement. The proposed Context Statement Update project will expand the existing Context Statement to include the time period from 1940 to 1965. This update will be an amendment to the appendix of the City’s Local Coastal Program and require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval.

5. MP 06-2
Affordable Housing Ordinance
City of Carmel
City wide
Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Revisions to the previously approved Affordable Housing Ordinance. The proposed project makes minor modifications to the previously approved ordinance, and for consistency purposes, also amends the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan to allow for the affordable housing ordinance.

6. DS 08-67
American Red Cross
SE Cor. Dolores & 8th
Blk 96, Lot 2
Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of vinyl windows in a structure located in the Residential (R-1) District.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 3:30 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 – JUNE 11, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid

ABSENT: Commission Members: None

STAFF PRESENT: Sean Conroy, Planning Services Manager
Brian Roseth, Planning Services Manager
Marc Weiner, Assistant Planner
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Levett, American Red Cross and Plaza del Mar.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OR CHAIR

Chairman Strid announced that the certification of the EIR for the Plaza del Mar project was not on the agenda, input on the architectural design is on the agenda. The EIR will be completed once the residential and commercial mix is determined.

VI. APPEARANCES

None

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from May 14, 2008.

2. DR 08-7
Robb & Dale Johnson
W/s San Antonio bt. Ocean & 4th
Block SS, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of Findings for Decision for the denial of a project located in the Residential (R-1), Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS), and Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) districts.

Commissioner HEWER moved to accept the Consent Agenda, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Reimers

(Commissioner Reimers abstained due to absence at May meeting.)

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DR 01-33/UP 01-26/RE 01-39
John Mandurrago
SE corner Dolores & 7th
Block 91, Lot(s) 2 thru 8
Consideration of permits for Demolition, Design Review, commercial floor area, a two-level underground parking garage, Condominium Subdivision and a Coastal Development Permit for a mixed-use project with five market-rate condominiums, two apartments, and 4,550 square feet of commercial floor area.

Commissioner Reimers recused herself from the discussion.

Brian Roseth, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report.

Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 4:40 p.m. Neils Reimers, Barbara Livingston, Earl Lagerhold and Marian Leidig appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:50 p.m.

Commissioner WILSON moved to refer item back to City Council to receive another vote on the buildings visual quality, seconded by HILLYARD


Commissioner WILSON revised his motion to read, refer to City of Carmel preservation issues and receive a new decision from City Council

Motion died due to lack of a second.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 5:05 p.m. John Mandurrago, Gunnar Reimers, Barbara Livingston and Brian Congleton appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:15 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the item to the July meeting, seconded by HEWER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Reimers

2. DS 08-68
Jane Kalashian
Torres 4 NE of 4th
Block 38, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

Item continued to August meeting.

3. UP 08-3
Dennis Levett
SW corner Dolores & 4th
Block 52, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of Design Review (Concept), Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a parking garage for a site located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 5:20 p.m. Chris Tescher, Bruce Christenson, Gene McFarland, Alan Williams and Mark Beir appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:34 p.m.

After further discussion, Chairman Strid re-opened the public hearing at 5:42 p.m.
Eleanor Lialo, Lewis Anderson and Tom Greeley appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed
at 5:46 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to deny the application, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None

4. MP 08-1
Historic Context Statement
City of Carmel
City-wide
Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding the updated Historic Context Statement. The proposed Context Statement Update project will expand the existing Context Statement to include the time period from 1940 to 1965. This update will be an amendment to the appendix of the City’s Local Coastal Program and require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval.

Sean Conroy, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:50 p.m.

After further discussion, Chairman Strid re-opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Lynn Burgess and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:08.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue item to July meeting, seconded by HEWER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None

5. MP 06-2
Affordable Housing Ordinance
City of Carmel
City wide
onsideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Revisions to the previously approved Affordable Housing Ordinance. The proposed project makes minor modifications to the previously approved ordinance, and for consistency purposes, also amends the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan to allow for the affordable housing ordinance.

Sean Conroy, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chairman
Strid opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:09 p.m.

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

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Wilson, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None

6. DS 08-67
American Red Cross
SE Cor. Dolores & 8th
Blk 96, Lot 2
Consideration of a Design Study application for the installation of vinyl windows in a structure located in the Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner Hillyard recused himself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:21 p.m.

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

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Hillyard, Reimers, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Wilson
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Hillyard

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator


ATTEST:

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Bill Strid, Chairman