Tuesday, May 3, 2011

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES May 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, 5 May 2011

Tour of Inspection – 1:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 2:00 p.m.

City Hall, Council Chambers
East side Monte Verde St. between Ocean & 7th Avenues
Carmel, California

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

COMMISSION MEMBERS: TOM LEVERONE, CHAIRPERSON
LESLIE KADIS
TODD HORNIK
JOE FORD
LISA BOARDMAN

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPEARANCES

Thank you for attending the meeting. Anyone wishing to address the Commission on matters 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’s 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 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.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of the minutes for the 7 April 2011 regular meeting.

V. APPLICATIONS/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 FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION, OR PRIOR TO DELIBERATION OF THE ITEMS ON THE TOUR OF INSPECTION/PUBLIC HEARING.

1. Consideration of an application to remove four coast live oaks (14’, 12”, 12”, and 16” diameter) and prune one coast live oak from private property for construction of a new single family home and driveway. The site is located on the east side of Casanova St., 2 south of 4th Ave. The applicant is Robert Nicely, Carmel Building and Design and the property owners are Kendon and Julian Dressel.

2. Consideration of an application to remove a 27” diameter Monterey pine from private property due to concerns about age, stability and being a possible hazard. The site is located on the west side of Carpenter St., 2 south of 2nd Ave. The applicant is Brian Jacobson, Smith Tree Service and the property owners are Dan and Karen Benzel.
V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1. Discussion of beach wheelchairs and their use on Carmel Beach.
2. Provide the Planning Commission a recommendation on potential new bench locations along the Scenic Road pathway
VI. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1. Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee.
2. Forester’s report.
VII. ADJOURNMENT

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Forest and Beach Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning and Building Department located at City Hall, on Monte Verde between Ocean and 7th Avenues during normal business hours.

If there is not a special meeting, the next regular meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission will be:
2 June 2011
1:30 p.m. – Tour of Inspection
2:00 p.m. - Regular Agenda

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Telecommunication’s Device for the Deaf /Speech Impaired (TDD) number is 1-800-735-2929.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
5 May 2011 Thursday 1:30 a.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The regular meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California was held on the above date at the hour of 1:30 p.m. Chairperson Leverone called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and then adjourned to the tour of inspection and reconvened at 2:15 p.m.

PRESENT: Lisa Boardman
Tom Leverone - Chairperson
Todd Hornik
Les Kadis

ABSENT: Joe Ford

STAFF PRESENT: Mike Branson, City Forester
Margi Perotti, Secretary

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGANCE

Members of the audience joined the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of the minutes for the 7 April 2011 regular meeting.

Commissioner HORNIK moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by LEVERONE and carried by the following voice vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: BOARDMAN, HORNIK, KADIS, LEVERONE
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAINED: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: FORD

IV. APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consideration of an application to remove four coast live oaks (14”, 2-12”, 16” diameter) and prune one coast live oak from private property for construction of a new single family residence and driveway. The site is located on the east side of Casanova 2 south of 4th Avenue. The applicant is Robert Nicely, Carmel Building and Design and the property owner is Kendon and Julian Dressel.

City Forester Mike Branson presented his staff report.

Chairperson Leveone opened the public hearing at 2:18 p.m. Robert Nicely appeared before the Commission. There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.

It was moved by Chairperson HORNIK, and seconded by Chairperson LEVERONE, to approve the application for the removal of the above mentioned trees with the condition that one medium canopy tree be planted as a replacement. Findings: Trees #9 and #10 are less significant due to the site and there are other significant trees on the site. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: BOARDMAN, HORNIK, KADIS, LEVERONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: FORD

2. Consideration of an application to remove one 27” diameter Monterey pine from private property due to concerns about age, stability and being a possible hazard. The site is located on the west side of Carpenter 2 south of 2nd. The application is Brian Jacobson, Smith Tree Service and the property owners are Dan and Karen Benzel.

City Forester, Mike Branson presented his staff report.

Chairman Leverone opened the public hearing at 2:30 p.m. Brian Jacobson appeared before the Commission. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.

It was moved by Chairperson LEVERONE and seconded by Commissioner HORNIK to approve the application with the condition that one upper canopy tree be planted as a replacement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: BOARDMAN, HORNIK, KADIS, LEVERONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: FORD

V. APPEARANCES

Chairperson Leverone opened the public hearing at 2:35 p.m. Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission and presented the Mission Trail Nature Preserve Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow document, and discussed other items he feels the Commission should be focusing on. The public hearing was closed at 3:01 p.m.

VI. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1. Discussion of beach wheelchairs and their use on Carmel Beach.

City Forester, Mike Branson presented his staff report.

Chairperson Leverone opened the public hearing at 3:20 p.m. Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission. There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Following discussion, staff was directed to ask the City Attorney what risk/liabilities of offering beach wheel chairs for use on Carmel Beach.

2. Provide the Planning Commission a recommendation on potential new bench locations along the Scenic Road pathway.

City Forester, Mike Branson presented his report.

Chairperson Leverone opened the public hearing. Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission.

Commissioner KADIS moved to not allow anymore benches on the Scenic pathway. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

Chairperson Leverone tabled this item until a time that all Commission members are present to look at each area for a proposed bench. No other action taken.

VII. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1. Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee

Hornik – no report. Leverone directed the Ad Hoc Beach Committee to read the Shoreline Management Plan and to make recommendations for repairs in each area. Report back at the July 2011 meeting.

2. Forester’s report

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his report and addressed questions of the Commission.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson LEVERONE adjourned the meeting at 3:51 p.m.

Approved, Respectfully submitted,


___________________________ ____________________________
Tom Leverone Margi Perotti, Secretary to the Commission
Chairman

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES May 2011

SPECIAL
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION
AGENDA

Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 10, 2011 1:00 PM

City Hall
East Side Monte Verde between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

I. Roll Call-Clyde Klaumann, Dixie Dixon, Donna Jett, Conrad Kohrs, Ruth Rachel

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Appearances

Anyone wishing to address the Commission on items within its jurisdiction may do so now. Please rise, state your name and the matter on which you wish to speak. Matters not appearing on the Community Activities & Cultural Commission agenda will not receive action at this meeting. Presentation will be limited to three minutes, or as established by the Community Activities & Cultural Commission.

IV. Approval of minutes for the special meeting of April 12, 2011.

V. Orders of Business

A. Consideration from Tom Burns, Carmel Art & Film Festival Requesting A Waiver of all Fees for His Event on October 12-16, 2011.

B. Consideration from Catherine Menard; Aging Issues Expo; Devendorf Park

C. Presentation from Brian Mullen, Dolphin Race Event, August 27, 2011, Carmel Beach

VI. Announcements from the Chair and/or Commissioners

VII. Announcements from the Assistant City Administrator – Receive and Discuss Reports, provide direction as necessary.
• Special Event Permits
 15th Annual Breakfast with the Bunny & Bunnyland: Sat., Apr. 23, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-Recap
 18th Annual Carmel Art Festival, May 12-15, 2011
 31st Annual Surf-About Contest, Fri/Sat, May 28-29, 2011
 Memorial Day Ceremony, Mon., May 30, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
 4th of July Celebration, Mon., July 4, 2011, Devendorf Park 12:00 Noon
 4th Annual Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue, Aug. 16, 2011,
 Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car Parade & Display, Thurs., Aug. 18, 2010, 11:30 a.m.
 PG Auto Rally, Fri., Aug. 19, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
 51st Annual Sandcastle Contest, TBD
 Carmel High Homecoming Parade, Fri., Sept. 30, 2011, 3:00 PM/Ocean Ave.
 3rd Annual Carmel Art & Film Festival, Oct. 6-9, 2011, Various locations
 95th City Birthday Party & Halloween Parade, Oct. 29, 2011, 11:00 AM/12 Noon Lunch
 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Fri., Nov. 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m., Devendorf Park
 41st Annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace, Sat., Nov. 19, 2011, Sunset Center
 Holiday Tree Lighting, Fri., Dec. 2, 2011, 4:30 p.m.

Future Agenda Items

IX. Adjournment

The next regular meeting of the Community Activities & Cultural Commission Is Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 9:30 AM

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Community Activities & Cultural Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection by calling the Community Services Department at 831/620.2020.

MINUTES
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
MAY 10, 2011


I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commission Members Klaumann, Jett, Rachel, Kohrs
ABSENT: Dixie Dixon, Heidi Burch, Assistant City Administrator
STAFF PRESENT: Cindi Lopez-Frincke, Community Services Assistant
Sarah Gunter, Community Services Assistant

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

III. APPEARANCES

None.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner RACHEL moved ratification of the minutes from the April 12, 2011 meeting seconded by Commissioner KOHRS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: KLAUMANN, JETT, RACHEL, KOHRS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DIXON
ABSTAIN: NONE

V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

A. Consideration from Tom Burns, Carmel Art & Film Festival Requesting a Wavier of all Fees for his Event on October 12-16, 2011

Tom Burns presented the Commissioners his budget and outline for the 3rd Annual Carmel Art & Film Festival. Following discussion a motion was made by the Commission recommending that Tom Burns appear before the City Council on June 7, 2011, for deliberation and their decision to waive all fees associated with this event. The motion carried unanimously.

B. Consideration from Catherine Menard; Aging Issues Expo; Devendorf Park

Catherine Menard presented the Commissioners her proposal for an aging expo to be held in Devendorf Park, four consecutive Saturdays to present sponsors who will address aging issues with the general public free of charge. Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner KOHRS and seconded by Commissioner Rachel, that Ms. Menard proceed to the Council for their action and approval to use Devendorf Park.

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR AND/OR COMMISSIONERS

None.

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR-RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REPORTS, PROVIDE DIRECTION AS NECESSARY.
None
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. None

IX. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chair Klaumann adjourned the meeting at 1:48 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,


___________________________________________
Cindi Lopez-Frincke, Community Services Assistant

ATTEST:

_______________________________________
Clyde Klaumann, Chair of the Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES May 2011

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

Regular Meeting
Wednesday May 11, 2011
Tour – 2:30
Meeting – 4:00

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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioner: Victoria Beach
Steve Dallas
Keith Paterson
Steve Hillyard, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, 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

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 Planning Commission minutes from April 13, 2011.

2. DS 10-99
Charles & Alison Greifenstein
NE Camino Real & 4th
Block LL, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a wall on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay Districts.

3. DS 11-25
Pamela Eaton
E/s Guadalupe bet. 3rd & 4th
Blk 41, Lot 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a fence in excess of six feet in height on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DS 11-38
Wayne & Andrea Rodrigues
SW Lobos & 1st
Block 18, Lot(s) 1
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.

5. UP 11-5
Stephanie Ager- Kirz
W/s Junipero 2 N 3rd
Block 27, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of a Guesthouse on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

6. UP 11-8
Pine Terrace
SW Cor. Mission & 3rd
Blk 35, Lots 1-9
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the conversion of a community apartment project to a condominium project for the Pine Terrace located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District.

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. DS 10-78
Katherine & Greg Morganroth
NE Scenic & Santa Lucia
Block A6, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach & Riparian, Archaeological Significance and Park Overlay Districts.

2. UP 11-6
Heron Trust
SW Ocean & Lincoln
Block 74 Lot(s) 1 & 2
Consideration of an application for a Use Permit allowing retail wine sales and wine tasting as ancillary uses for an existing retail space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

3. DS 11-37
Domicile Capital LLC
W/s Mission 2 N 11th
Block 117, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay Districts.

4. DS 11-23
Reno & Margie Cruz
SW Casanova & 4th
Block FF, Lot(s) 35
Consideration of a Design Study Application (Track One Referral) for the minor alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

5. DS 11-28
David & Nancy Putz
E/s Carmelo bet. 13th & Santa Lucia
Blk DD, Lot 4
Consideration of a Design Study (Track 1 Referral) application for the construction of a new wall/fence and other site improvements on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

6. DS 10-7
Stephen Walker
NE San Antonio & 4th
Block NN, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of a plan revision to an approved Design Study application for exterior alterations to an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, June 8, 2011 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 11, 2011


I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager
Mar Wiener, Associate Planner
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Cruz, Ager-Kirz, Eaton, Rodrigues, Domicile Capital, Putz, Morganroth and Walker.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, made the following announcements:

1. City Council denied the appeal of the Old Mill San Carlos Street project.
2. City Council approved the appeal of the Old Mill Mission Street project.

Commissioner Paterson thanked Marc for the photos.

Commissioner Beach requested that the RC Guidelines and Conceptual Design for projects be agendized for a future Planning Commission meeting.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from April 13, 2011.

5. UP 11-5
Stephanie Ager-Kirz
W/s Junipero 2 N 3rd
Block 27, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of a Guesthouse on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

6. UP 11-8
Pine Terrace
SW Mission & 3rd
Block 35, Lot(s) 1-9
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the conversion of a community apartment project to a condominium project for the Pine Terrace located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1, #5 and #6, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. DS 10-99
Charles & Alison Griefenstein
NE Camino Real & 4th
Block LL, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a wall on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay Districts.

3. DS 11-25
Pamela Eaton
E/s Guadalupe bt. 3rd & 4th
Block 41, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a fence in excess of six feet in height on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #2 and #3, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

4. DS 11-38
Wayne & Andrea Rodrigues
SW Lobos & 1st
Block 18, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) 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.

Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:17 p.m. Craig Holdren appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:19 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application with staff’s Special
Conditions, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DS 10-78
Katherine & Greg Morganroth
NE Scenic & Santa Lucia
Block A6, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach & Riparian, Archaeological Significance and Park Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers
opened the public hearing at 4:31 p.m. Eric Miller, Barbara Livingston, Gretchen Flesher, Katie Morganroth and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:50 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to continue the project with staff’s Special Conditions #2 and #4, change to Special Condition #1 - The applicant shall use a stone wainscot around the entire residence and withdraw the proposal for a full veneer on a portion of the south elevation. The architect have discretion about how to alter the application of stone so that it looks structural and address some of the issues discussed; change to Special Condition #3 – the stairs be adjusted so that there can be passage from the east to the west side of the property on the north side; change to Special Condition #5 – the calculation for coverage be reduced to reflect the usable portion of the driveway or the used portion of the driveway and that the massing facades, and rooflines, roof planes be simplified to reflect, to consider Design Guideline Volume One, Clause 7.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and then in Design Guideline Volume Two, Clause 9.2, 9.3, 9.10, 9.11 and 9.12; addition of Special Condition #6 – a landscaping plan be included addressing clauses 10.3 and 10.4 and addition of Special Condition #7 - The applicant shall simplify the south elevation and the roof lines as recommended by the Guidelines, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

2. UP 11-6
Heron Trust
SW Ocean & Lincoln
Block 74, Lot(s) 1 & 2 Consideration of an application for a Use Permit allowing retail wine sales and wine tasting as ancillary uses for an existing retail space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:26 p.m. Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:27 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #2-#12 and change to Special Condition #1 - This permit authorizes the retail sale of wine and wine tasting as ancillary uses to the existing home furnishings store. All wines available for purchase and/or tasting shall be produced by a single Monterey County winery. The applicant shall provide documentation to the City regarding which winery has been selected. If after a winery has been chosen the applicant requests to replace the winery with a different winery, that request shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

3. DS 11-37
Domicile Capital LLC
W/s Mission 2 N 11th
Block 117, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:45 p.m. Gerry Case and Michael Battori appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:50 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the project with change to staff’s Special Condition #1 - The applicant shall plant one upper-canopy and one lower-canopy tree of substantial size and caliber and of a species approved by the City Forester. The tree shall be planted on site located approximately 10 feet from any building and shown on the final landscape plan submitted with the building permit application; delete Special Condition #2 - The applicant shall work with staff on detaching the proposed garage from the entry structure and front stairs; and addition of Special Condition #3 - The applicant shall use a wood shake roof, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

4. DS 11-23
Reno & Margie Cruz
W/s Mission 2 N 11th
Block 117, Lot(s) 35
Consideration of a Design Study Application (Track One Referral) for the minor alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner Dallas re-cused himself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Claudio Ortiz, Barbara Livingston and Barbara Walker appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:30 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and request that applicant work with staff on the rhythm of banisters and columns, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to recommend to City Administrator approval of driveway encroachment as proposed by applicant, pavers to be used in scoop and no more than 9’ wide

Commissioner Hillyard withdrew his motion.

5. DS 11-28
David & Nancy Putz
E/s Carmelo bt. 13th & Santa Lucia
Block DD, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of a Design Study (Track 1 Referral) application for the construction of a new wall/fence and other site improvements on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Bob McIntyre appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:59 p.m.

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

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

6. DS 10-7
Stephen Walker
NE San Antonio & 4th
Block NN, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of a plan revision to an approved Design Study application for exterior alterations to an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. John Matthams, Kristy Downing, Barbara Livingston, Stephen Walker and Roger from R.G. Builders appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the project to the June Regular Meeting with discussed considerations and request for dimensional drawings, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

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

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.


______________________________________
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA & MINUTES May 2011

CITY OF CARMEL BY-THE-SEA
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
AGENDA


Please be advised that the regular Historic Resources Board Meetings
Scheduled for May 2011 Has been Cancelled

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA & MINUTES May 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday May 25, 2011 9:00 AM

City Hall
East Side of Monte Verde between Ocean & Seventh Avenues

Martha Mosher, President
Nancy Collins, Vice President
Robert Irvine
Niels Reimers
Elisabeth Ungaretti, Treasurer

I. Roll Call

II. Announcements From Board Members and Director

III. Appearances

Anyone wishing to address the Library Board on items within its jurisdiction may do so now. Please rise, state your name and the matter on which you wish to speak.

Matters not appearing on the Library Board agenda will not receive action at this meeting. Presentations will be limited to three minutes, or as established by the Library Board of Trustees

IV. Approval of Minutes of April 27, 2011 Regular Meeting

V. Orders of Business

A. Accept $15,000 from Carmel Public Library Foundation for Local History / Youth I-Cell

Grant From CPLF Donor Marcia DeVoe and Receive Report From Local History Librarian Rose McLendon on I-Cell Technology

A. Receive Report From the Carmel Public Library Foundation Regarding CPLF
Activities

B. Accept Annual Gift in the Amount of $23,000 From Friends of Harrison Memorial Library

C. Approve Letters of Thanks to Friends of Harrison Memorial Library and Carmel Public Library Foundation

VI. Librarian’s Report

Resignation of Local History Librarian Rose McLendon
Update on Migration to Koha Open Source System
Statistics

VII. Treasurer’s Report: Accept March 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011

Financial Statements and April 30, 2011 Check Register

VIII. Adjournment

MINUTES
HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
May 25, 2011


I. CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was held on the above date at 9:00 a.m. President MOSHER called the meeting to order.

II. ROLL CALL Board Members
PRESENT: COLLINS, IRVINE, MOSHER, REIMERS
ABSENT: UNGARETTI
STAFF PRESENT: Carolina Lopez, Library Office Assistant-new hire

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM LIBRARY BOARD & DIRECTOR:

Board President MOSHER commented on the information she received regarding the insurance for the artwork being loaned to Monterey Museum of Art. She also mentioned the Monterey Herald Newspaper article about Beverly Clearly recently and announced that on her birthday it was “Drop everything and read day”.

Audience member Jean Grace expressed gratitude for Michaela’s service to the library.


IV. APPEARANCES:

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Board Member REIMERS moved to, approve the minutes of the April, 27 2011 regular meeting, seconded by Board Member UNGARETTI and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MOSHER, IRVINE, REIMERS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: UNGARETTI
ABSTAIN: NONE

VI. ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

A. Receive Report from Carmel Public Library Foundation Regarding CPLF Activities.

CPLF Director Amy Donohue updated the Board on the Annual Campaign. She also mentioned that the Foundation’s grant progress is on budget. She included details regarding received grants, pending proposals and new grants. She distributed flyers for upcoming Arts and Literary series events. She updated the Board regarding the Sterling Circle donors and Newsletter Donors.

CPLF Board President Peter Mollman also commented on the Sterling Circle progress. He also spoke regarding the five-year plan with the City regarding CPLF funding.

B. Consideration of Request to Authorize New Library Office Assistant to Approve Invoices and Make Local Agency Investment Fund Transfers.

Board Member MOSHER moved to, authorize new library office assistant to approve invoices and make local agency investment fund transfers , seconded by Board Member COLLINS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: IRVINE
ABSTAIN: NONE

C. Consideration of Request to close the library Monday, May 16, 2011 for all staff training on new library System and Saturday, June 18, 2011 for Migrating Sirsi Data to New Library system.

Board Member REIMERS moved to, close the library Monday, May 16, 2011 for all staff training on new library system and Saturday, June 18, 2011 for migrating Sirsi data to new library system, seconded by Board Member COLLINS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: IRVINE
ABSTAIN: NONE

D. Accept Anonymous Restricted Gift of $1,000 for Children’s Books

Board Member MOSHER moved to, accept anonymous restricted gift of $1,000 for Children’s Books seconded by Board Member UNGARETTI and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: IRVINE
ABSTAIN: NONE


E. Accept Carmel Public Library Foundation Third Quarter Distribution in the Amount of $70,000.

Board Member UNGARETTI moved to, accept Carmel Public Library Foundation third quarter distribution in the Amount of $70,000, seconded by Board Member REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: IRVINE
ABSTAIN: NONE

VII. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

Library Director updated the Board regarding the new sign at the Main Library. She also informed the Board about staffing changes and resulting short term change to Local History hours.
She also reviewed monthly statistics.

Audience member Jean Grace spoke about the Outreach program which she volunteers for. She suggested that the Library should advertise the Outreach program and mentioned that many of its users may be able to donate to the Library.

VIII. TREASURERS REPORT:

Board Member MOSHER moved to, accept the February 28, 2011 financial statement and March 31, 2011 check register, seconded by Board Member COLLINS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: IRVINE
ABSTAIN: NONE

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the President declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2011.

Respectfully submitted,

________________________________________
Carolina Lopez, Library Office Assistant

Approved by:


_________________________________________
Martha Mosher, President, Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

CITY COUNCIL: Special Meeting Interviews with representatives of selected firms interested in conducting the recruitment of the City Administrator & Selection of a recruiting firm to conduct the recruitment of the City Administrator

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AMENDED
Saturday, April 30, 2011
9:00 a.m.


Council Chambers
East side of Monte Verde Street between
Ocean and Seventh Avenues

Live video streaming available at:
www.ci.carmel.ca.us

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Orders of Council

A. Interviews with representatives of selected firms interested in conducting the recruitment of the City Administrator.

B. Selection of a recruiting firm to conduct the recruitment of the City Administrator.

V. Adjournment

CITY COUNCIL: Special Meeting Interviews with representatives of selected firms interested in conducting the recruitment of the City Administrator

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
12 noon
Council Chambers


East side of Monte Verde Street between
Ocean and Seventh Avenues

Live video streaming available at:
www.ci.carmel.ca.us

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Orders of Council

A. Interviews with representatives of selected firms interested in conducting the recruitment of the City Administrator.

V. Adjournment

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