PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES January 2008

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA

Regular Meeting
January 9, 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

Commissioner: 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 December 12, 2007.

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. UP 07-10
Ryan Sanchez (Surf N Sand)
NW corner Torres & 6th
Block 59, Lot(s) parts 19, 23,25
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the establishment of wine tasting at an existing business in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.
*Continued to 13 February 2008

2. DR 07-31
Gunnar & Niels Reimers
W/s San Carlos bt. 7 & 8
Block 91, Lot(s) 5 & 7
Consideration of a Design Review application for a roof replacement on a commercial structure located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

3. DS 07-123
Martin Bowen
SE corner Junipero & 10th
Block 119, Lot(s) 2
onsideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Variance and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the R-1 District.

4. DS 07-125
Sam & Glo Fonte
N/s 2nd bt. Monte Verde & N.
Casanova
Block 2, Lot(s) Parcel 1

Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence in the Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS), and Park (P) Overlay Districts.

5. DS 04-162
Audrey Lynne Cook
S/s Dolores bt. 3rd & 4th
Block 33, Lot(s) portions of
5 & 7
Consideration of a Design Study (Final), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the R-1 District and a variance from the Cities height regulations.

6. ZC 07-1
Richard Gunnar
6th Avenue Right-of-Way & N/s
6th bet. Lincoln & Monte Verde
Blk 54, Lots 17-20
Consideration of a request for guidance and recommendations to the City Council on a project to build 1) an underground parking structure beneath the Pine Inn parking lot, the First Murphy Park and the 6th Avenue Right-of-Way, and 2) an above-ground parking structure and hotel rooms on the Pine Inn parking lot property. The project would be located in the R-1 and P-2 Districts.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, February 13, 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.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES – JANUARY 9, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

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

ABSENT: Commission Members: Wilson

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

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Gunnar, Fonte, Cook,
Reimers, Bowen.

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

Planning Services Manager Brian Roseth announced that Senior Planner Sean
Conroy has become a members of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

VI. APPEARANCES

None

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of minutes from December 12, 2007.

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

AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hewer, Reimers, Strid
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Wilson
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Hillyard
(Hillyard abstained due to absence at December Regular Meeting.)

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. UP 07-10
Ryan Sanchez (Surf N Sand)
NW corner Torres & 6th
Block 59, Lot(s) parts 19, 23,25
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the establishment of wine tasting at an existing business in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.
*Continued to 13 February 2008


2. DR 07-31
Gunnar & Niels Reimers
W/s San Carlos bt. 7 & 8
Block 91, Lot(s) 5 & 7
Consideration of a Design Review application for a roof replacement on a commercial structure located in the Service Commercial (SC) District.

Commissioner Reimers recused herself from discussion on this item.

Sean Conroy, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened
the public hearing at 4:33 p.m. There being no other appearances, the public
hearing was closed at 4:33 p.m.

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

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

3. DS 07-123
Martin Bowen
SE corner Junipero & 10th
Block 119, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Variance and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the R-1 District.

Sean Conroy, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened
the public hearing at 4:38 p.m. Robert Carver appeared before the Commission.
There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:50 p.m.

Commissioner HEWER moved to accept application with the following Special
Conditions: #1 – second story plate height shall be reduced to 8 feet;
#2 – applicant shall work with staff on the design of the west elevation to reduce
the perceived mass and bulk; #3 – applicant shall work with the City Forester to
ensure that the proposed detached garage will not impact any significant trees;
and #4 – approval is contingent upon adoption of findings for the variance
approval, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DS 07-125
Sam & Glo Fonte
N/s 2nd bt. Monte Verde & N.
Casanova
Block 2, Lot(s) Parcel 1
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence in the Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS), and Park (P) Overlay Districts.

Sean Conroy, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened
the public hearing at 5:16 p.m. Steve Wilmott appeared before the Commission.
There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:24 p.m.

There was no motion or vote on this item. The Planning Commission provided
guidance to staff and the applicant on the Preliminary Concept Design.

5. DS 04-162
Audrey Lynne Cook
S/s Dolores bt. 3rd & 4th
Block 33, Lot(s) portions of 5 & 7
Consideration of a Design Study (Final), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the R-1 District and a variance from the Cities height regulations.

Sean Conroy, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened
the public hearing at 5:46 p.m. Audrey Lynne Cook appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:52 p.m.

Commissioner HEWER moved to accept application with staff’s Special Conditions, seconded by REIMERS. After further discussion a substitute motion was made.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to accept application with staff’s Special Conditions #2 thru #8 and eliminate staff’s Special Condition #1 – no ridge shall exceed 24 feet above the finished floor of the lower-level of the residence, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

6. ZC 07-1
Richard Gunnar
6th Avenue Right-of-Way & N/s 6th
bet. Lincoln & Monte Verde
Blk 54, Lots 17-20
Consideration of a request for guidance and recommendations to the City Council on a project to build 1) an underground parking structure beneath the Pine Inn parking lot, the First Murphy Park and the 6th Avenue Right-of-Way, and 2) an above-ground parking structure and hotel rooms on the Pine Inn parking lot property. The project would be located in the R-1 and P-2 Districts.

Brian Roseth, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chairman Strid opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. John Thodos appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances the public hearing was closed at 6:26 p.m.

There was no motion or vote on this item. The Planning Commission was to recommend that the project should not be pursued, recommend that the project has merit and should be further investigated or continued.

The Planning Commission recommended that the project should be further investigated with the following criteria:

1. The urban forest should remain. This could be accomplished by relocation or
Reestablishment.

2. The hotel units proposed shall be eliminated.

3. Project shall continue based on parking need.

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator


ATTEST:

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Bill Strid, Chairman