PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES June 2010

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 15, 2010

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers

ABSENT: Commission Members: Beach

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

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Parashis, Geoly, Paterson, Hill, Moore and Morgan.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OF CHAIR

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, announced that the City Council wanted to thank the Planning Commission for their work on the beach rules information card and fires on the beach.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from May 12, 2010.

2. DR 10-14
Macerich Co. (Homescapes)
N/s 7th bt. Mission & Junipero
Block 78, Lot(s) All
Consideration of a Design Review application for exterior alterations to the Carmel Plaza for the Homescapes retail space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

3. UP 10-10
Herb Johnson
SE corner Casanova & 7th
Block 78, Lot(s) 2 & 4
Consideration of a Use Permit amendment reducing the number of motel rooms from 19 to 17 at the Green Lantern Inn located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. UP 10-11
David Spence
NW corner Mission & 4th
Block 35, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of a Use Permit to increase the number of motel rooms from 15 to 17 at the Wayfarer Inn located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District. The rooms are being transferred from the Green Lantern Inn.

Commissioner WILSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1-4, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

5. DS 10-54
Keith & Karen Paterson
E/s Torres bt. 2nd & 3rd
Block 25, Lot(s) 6
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a fence in excess of six feet in height on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District

Commission Paterson recused himself from the discussion.

Commissioner WILSON moved to approve Consent Agenda item #5, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

None

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. UP 08-2
Carmel Sands Lodge Partners
NE corner San Carlos & 5th
Block 50, Lot(s) 13-20
Consideration of Design Review, Demolition Permit, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the demolition and reconstruction of the Carmel Sands Motel located in the Service Commercial (SC) District. Continued to July 14, 2010.

2. DS 10-51
John & Cheryl Hill
SW Camino Real & 11th
Block R, Lot(s) 1,3,5
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:07 p.m. John Hill appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:13 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and addition of Special Condition #5 – zinc roof on dormer roof lines, grey in color, subject to staff approval

Commissioner Hillyard amended his motion.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and addition of Special Condition #5 – zinc material for entire roof or dormers in natural grey color subject to staff approval, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

3. DS 10-50
Charles Geoly
Lincoln 2 SE of 3rd
Block 33, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential and Archaeological Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimer opened the public hearing at 4:20 p.m. Carl Hesse and Monte Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:49 p.m.

Commissioner WILSON moved to continue the project with staff’s recommendations and revisions, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

4. UP 10-9
Harry Parashis
S/s Ocean bt. Mt. View & Lincoln
Block 74, Lot(s) 5-6
Consideration of a Use Permit application authorizing an ancillary use in excess of 10 percent at a jewelry store located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:02 p.m. Gary Miller, Ryan Maltan and Harry Parashis appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:21 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the Use Permit application with staff’s Special Conditions and Findings, seconded by WILSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

5. SI 10-31
Richard Moore
SW corner San Carlos & 7th
Block 91, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of a request for a second business sign located on a building in the Service Commercial (SC) District.
Carmel Business Sales

Chair Reimers recused herself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 5:33 p.m. Michael Russell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:38 p.m.

After further discussion, Vice-chair Hillyard re-opened the public hearing at 5:40 p.m. Michael Russell appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:42 p.m.

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

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Reimers

6. SI 10-33
Ralph Morgan
E/s Lincoln bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 75, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of a request for a second business sign located on a building in the Central Commercial (CC) District.
David Lyng Real Estate

Marc Wiener, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:46 p.m. There being no appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:46 p.m.

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

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

7. MP 09-4
City of Carmel
City-wide
Consideration of recommendations to the City Council regarding the Housing Element Update project and a Negative Declaration.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. There being no appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:50 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the updated Housing Element and Negative Declaration, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Paterson, Wilson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beach
ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS: None

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair