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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Roll Call: 8 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 20, 2008 (Approved as corrected) (6-0-1)

Motion to approve February 20, 2008 as corrected. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. CUP 00-04x1 - SPRINT PCS-CAR COUNTRY - Request for a retroactive five-year extension of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 00-04 to allow the continued operation of a Wireless Communication Facility at 1050 Auto Center Court in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
Resolution No. 6391

Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Corey Funk would make the staff presentation.

Chairperson Whitton opened the public hearing on Item 1.

Mr. Funk gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of Staff.

Commissioner Cardosa asked what the balance of term is on the current permit. Mr. Funk stated it was about two years.

Commissioner Baker inquired if there is any possibilty this document will ever get recorded on the deed. Mr. Funk stated that it is possible.

Commissioner Boddy asked if the notice of restriction was obtained this permit would not come before the Planning Commission again.

Chairperson Whitton asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation.

Morton with NSA Wireless 4685 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach,

Commissioner Baker asked if there is a way this document will get recorded. If condition is not met the applicant is willing to move the location. Could take about a year to be relocated.

Commissioner Dominguez asked if the site could be operational in another location in 2 1/2 year. The applicant stated that is possible. Rent is $500 to $2000 a month.

Commissioner Boddy inquired about the term of the lease and expiration clauses.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony on the item.

DISCUSSION

Commissioner Dominguez commented on the condition regarding the expiration of the CUP if the notice is not recorded.

Commissioner Baker asked if the CUP would be turned over to Code Enforcement if the Notice is not met. Mr. Funk stated that was correct.

Commissioner Dominguez stated the idea was that Sprint would be on notice that this permit would not be extended if the notice is not recorded. He suggested a 60 day date prior to the October date.

Commissioner Boddy stated that was already incorporated into the resolution Condition No. 5.

Mr. Neu commented that normally in the CUP, the applicant would be notified of an upcoming expiration.

Commissioner Baker stated that often Code Enforcement does not get involved unless there is a complaint. Perhaps there is a mechanism so that Code Enforcement is involved much earlier than that.

Commissioner Cardosa feels the current language is adequate enough.

Commissioner Boddy stated she concurs with Commissioner Cardosa.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6391 APPROVING a retroactive five-year extension of CUP 00-04 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6391 APPROVING a retroactive five-year extension of CUP 00-04 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved)

Sprint PCS Car Country Staff Report

2. CDP 07-12 - SEARS RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 3,200 square foot single family residence within the City’s Coastal Zone located at 4015 Sunnyhill Drive within the Mello II Local Coastal Program Segment and Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
Resolution No. 6400

Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Junior Planner Chris Garcia would make the staff presentation assisted by Assistant Engineer David Rick.

Chairperson Whitton opened the public hearing on Item 2.

Mr. Garcia gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if the portion of the driveway that used to be City Public right of way is now on the applicant’s property. Mr. Garcia deferred to Mr. Rick. Mr. Rick stated

Commissioner Baker asked if the vacation of Packard Lane why it was vacated. Mr. Rick stated there was an original public street easement. He stated he was not aware of the history of why it was vacated however the recent easement was at the request of Mr. Sears.

Chairperson Whitton asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation.

Tom Sears, 1378 Cynthia Lane, stated that Adler Ave was vacated in 1972 and the city retained a portion of that easement for future utilities.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of the applicant.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if with the vacation of the easement if it freed up the lot for more opportunity. Mr. Sears stated that was correct.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were members of the audience who wished to speak on the Item.

Donald O’Connor 4005 Sunnyhill Drive, stated he was concerned with the placement of the water meter for his house. It is on a completely different lot.

Chairperson Whitton asked for staff to respond the issue raised.

Mr. Rick stated the lot will not split but staff would be willing to work with the neighbor to address his concerns.

Mr. Sears stated the issue does not effect his project.

Commissioner Montgomery suggested the two property owners get together to work out the issue of the water meter.

Commissioner Baker asked Mr. Rick if the driveways are legal proper width driveways. Mr. Rick stated that they are. She stated that the applicant had the right to develop the full lot.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6400 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 07-12 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6400 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 07-12 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:15:26)

Sears Residence Staff Report

3. CT 05-12/CP 05-11/CDP 05-28 - OCEAN STREET RESIDENCES AND SDP 06-10 - ROOSEVELT STREET RESIDENCES - Request for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Condominium Permit, and Coastal Development Permit to demolish an existing 50-unit apartment complex and to subdivide the 3.05 acre site and construct 35 residential air-space condominium units on one HOA lot; and a request for a recommendation of approval for a Site Development Plan to convert seven (7) market-rate units to affordable units within an existing 10-unit apartment building as an alternative to the construction of new Inclusionary Housing units. The Ocean Street Residences project is located at 2303 Ocean Street on the north side of Ocean Street and west of Mountain View Drive within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 1 and the Roosevelt Street Residences project is located at 3366 Roosevelt Street on the east side of Roosevelt Street between Walnut Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6393, 6394, 6395, 6396, 6397

Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Associate Planner Barbara Kennedy would make the staff presentation assisted by Associate Engineer Clyde Wickham.

Chairperson Whitton opened the public hearing on the Item.

Ms. Kennedy gave a detailed presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions.

Chairperson Whitton stated 2 letters have been received.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of Staff.

Commissioner Cardosa asked if the occupants will be able to live in residences during the remodeling. Ms. Kennedy stated they would not be able to due to the amount of the remodel.

Commissioner Baker inquired about going from 50 units to 34 units. Ms. Kennedy stated it is currently over the allowed density right now. The units would be put back into the Excess Dwelling Unit bank. Commissioner Baker asked if 50 would be allowed.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation.

Jack Henthorn, Jack Henthorn and Associates, 5927 Balfour Court, gave a detailed presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of the applicant.

Commissioner Dominguez asked Mr. Henthorn if there had been any discussion with the Housing and Redevelopment regarding the displacement of the current residents. Mr. Henthorn stated that they would do as much as they could through attrition. No written plan is in place however the owner has discussed the situation with the residents.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if there would be any color variation with the front of the units on Roosevelt.

Commissioner Montgomery inquired about the 50 year certification and the age of the building. Commissioner Montgomery asked if Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain could respond to the question.

Chairperson Whitton inquired as to what the items included in the remodel would be. Mr. Henthorn stated all those items will be remodeled.

Commissioner Boddy asked if the owner acquired the Roosevelt Street property solely for the reason...Mr. Henthon stated that was correct.

Commissioner Dominguez R-P with RMH Underlying zoning on Roosevelt.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, Chairperson Whitton asked Ms. Fountain to respond to the issue of the lifetime of the property on Roosevelt.

Ms. Fountain stated the assesment has to indicate a lifetime of 55 years. The other assurance states that there in ongoing maintenance of the site.

Commissioner Montgomery asked....

Commissioner Dominguez asked Ms. Fountain about the displacement of the residents and if there is any plan to assist those people. Ms. Fountain stated there is not a written standard.

Commissioner Baker asked if there is a Citywide list or is it project specific. Ms. Fountain stated there are two lists. One is an interest list.

Mr. Henthorn stated that in response to the list...$1500 to the occupants.

Chairperson Whitton opened public testimony on the item.

??, 213 Normandy Lane, stated he had a question regarding the finish grade and existing grade. He does like the project but is concerned with the height of the buildings. ...

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the
item.

Wayne Grudy, 2303 Ocean Street, stated that some of his concerns have been addressed however he is concerned about the notice of where to live, the current grade of the project, and the notification of the hearing.

Danny ???, 2116 ???, raised issues regarding the sensitive areas.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of the speaker. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to address the issues raised by the speakers.

Mr. Henthorn stated that the grades of the project have not changed since the initial neighborhood meeting. The wall heights have been kept down purposely. The grades have been up slightly to help accommodate the underground parking which will alleviate some of the current parking issues along Ocean Street.

Commissioner Dominguez

Commissioner Baker asked if Mr. Henthorn had received the letter from Mr. Gavin and Mr. Carroll. Mr. Henthorn stated he had.

Commissioner Baker asked Mr. Wickham to address the issue of runoff. Mr. Wickham stated that if all goes accordingly, the runoff should be less than currently exists.

Commissioner Dominguez asked if there will be less impervious surfaces.

Commissioner Montgomery inquired about building height and the sewer. If it was dropped 3 feet would there still be sewer issues....

Rod Bradley, BHA, gave details regarding the grade.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if the fixed grade is due to access. Mr. Bradley stated that was correct and there is a natural topography that goes down.

Commissioner Baker asked how does raising the units 3 feet above Ocean Street help with the access below. Mr. Bradley stated...

Cliff Chang, Prospect Street Development, gave a brief presentation.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions.

Mr. Henthorn stated there are 4 or 5 issues that dictate the establishment of the grade.

Commissioner Dominguez...concern about the height and compliance with the standards.

Chairperson Whitton closed public testimony on the item and staff to respond to some of the issues.

Ms. Kennedy stated that the grading is calculated from the newly created grade because of the discretionary action having a grading permit. The public notices were sent out at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Ms. Kennedy stated that the project is over ??? feet from the lagoon.

Commissioner Montgomery asked who receives the notices.

Commissioner Dominguez asked about building height.

Mr. Henthorn stated that the corner unit may be able to shave 2 feet from it which would make it a step down entrance which is undesirable and the landscaping would not be as lush.

Commissioner Montgomery stated he would not want to lose any landscaping.

Commissioner Cardosa commented on all the positives of the project and stated he likes the project as it is presented.

Commissioner Boddy concurred with Commissioner Cardosa.

Commissioner Dominguez stated the Commission is the sole approver of the project. He stated it is good project and it is well-designed but is concerned over the building height.

Commissioner Baker stated she is concerned over the building height as well.

Commissioner Montgomery stated that the project has an excellent design.

Ocean Street Residences and Roosevelt Street Residences Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6393 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6394, 6395, and 6396 APPROVING a Tentative Tract Map (CT 05-12), Residential air-space Condominium Permit (CP 05-11), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP 05-28), and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6397 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Site Development Plan (SDP 06-10), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6393 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6394, 6395, and 6396 APPROVING a Tentative Tract Map (CT 05-12), Residential air-space Condominium Permit (CP 05-11), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP 05-28), and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6397 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Site Development Plan (SDP 06-10), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:40:22)

Commissioner Baker stated it is an interesting project with two run down properties being improved to two excellent projects.

Mar 05, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Roll Call: 8 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 20, 2008 (Approved as corrected) (6-0-1)

Motion to approve February 20, 2008 as corrected. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. CUP 00-04x1 - SPRINT PCS-CAR COUNTRY - Request for a retroactive five-year extension of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 00-04 to allow the continued operation of a Wireless Communication Facility at 1050 Auto Center Court in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
Resolution No. 6391

Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Corey Funk would make the staff presentation.

Chairperson Whitton opened the public hearing on Item 1.

Mr. Funk gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of Staff.

Commissioner Cardosa asked what the balance of term is on the current permit. Mr. Funk stated it was about two years.

Commissioner Baker inquired if there is any possibilty this document will ever get recorded on the deed. Mr. Funk stated that it is possible.

Commissioner Boddy asked if the notice of restriction was obtained this permit would not come before the Planning Commission again.

Chairperson Whitton asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation.

Morton with NSA Wireless 4685 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach,

Commissioner Baker asked if there is a way this document will get recorded. If condition is not met the applicant is willing to move the location. Could take about a year to be relocated.

Commissioner Dominguez asked if the site could be operational in another location in 2 1/2 year. The applicant stated that is possible. Rent is $500 to $2000 a month.

Commissioner Boddy inquired about the term of the lease and expiration clauses.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony on the item.

DISCUSSION

Commissioner Dominguez commented on the condition regarding the expiration of the CUP if the notice is not recorded.

Commissioner Baker asked if the CUP would be turned over to Code Enforcement if the Notice is not met. Mr. Funk stated that was correct.

Commissioner Dominguez stated the idea was that Sprint would be on notice that this permit would not be extended if the notice is not recorded. He suggested a 60 day date prior to the October date.

Commissioner Boddy stated that was already incorporated into the resolution Condition No. 5.

Mr. Neu commented that normally in the CUP, the applicant would be notified of an upcoming expiration.

Commissioner Baker stated that often Code Enforcement does not get involved unless there is a complaint. Perhaps there is a mechanism so that Code Enforcement is involved much earlier than that.

Commissioner Cardosa feels the current language is adequate enough.

Commissioner Boddy stated she concurs with Commissioner Cardosa.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6391 APPROVING a retroactive five-year extension of CUP 00-04 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6391 APPROVING a retroactive five-year extension of CUP 00-04 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved)

Sprint PCS Car Country Staff Report

2. CDP 07-12 - SEARS RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 3,200 square foot single family residence within the City’s Coastal Zone located at 4015 Sunnyhill Drive within the Mello II Local Coastal Program Segment and Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
Resolution No. 6400

Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Junior Planner Chris Garcia would make the staff presentation assisted by Assistant Engineer David Rick.

Chairperson Whitton opened the public hearing on Item 2.

Mr. Garcia gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if the portion of the driveway that used to be City Public right of way is now on the applicant’s property. Mr. Garcia deferred to Mr. Rick. Mr. Rick stated

Commissioner Baker asked if the vacation of Packard Lane why it was vacated. Mr. Rick stated there was an original public street easement. He stated he was not aware of the history of why it was vacated however the recent easement was at the request of Mr. Sears.

Chairperson Whitton asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation.

Tom Sears, 1378 Cynthia Lane, stated that Adler Ave was vacated in 1972 and the city retained a portion of that easement for future utilities.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of the applicant.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if with the vacation of the easement if it freed up the lot for more opportunity. Mr. Sears stated that was correct.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were members of the audience who wished to speak on the Item.

Donald O’Connor 4005 Sunnyhill Drive, stated he was concerned with the placement of the water meter for his house. It is on a completely different lot.

Chairperson Whitton asked for staff to respond the issue raised.

Mr. Rick stated the lot will not split but staff would be willing to work with the neighbor to address his concerns.

Mr. Sears stated the issue does not effect his project.

Commissioner Montgomery suggested the two property owners get together to work out the issue of the water meter.

Commissioner Baker asked Mr. Rick if the driveways are legal proper width driveways. Mr. Rick stated that they are. She stated that the applicant had the right to develop the full lot.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6400 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 07-12 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6400 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 07-12 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:15:26)

Sears Residence Staff Report

3. CT 05-12/CP 05-11/CDP 05-28 - OCEAN STREET RESIDENCES AND SDP 06-10 - ROOSEVELT STREET RESIDENCES - Request for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Condominium Permit, and Coastal Development Permit to demolish an existing 50-unit apartment complex and to subdivide the 3.05 acre site and construct 35 residential air-space condominium units on one HOA lot; and a request for a recommendation of approval for a Site Development Plan to convert seven (7) market-rate units to affordable units within an existing 10-unit apartment building as an alternative to the construction of new Inclusionary Housing units. The Ocean Street Residences project is located at 2303 Ocean Street on the north side of Ocean Street and west of Mountain View Drive within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 1 and the Roosevelt Street Residences project is located at 3366 Roosevelt Street on the east side of Roosevelt Street between Walnut Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6393, 6394, 6395, 6396, 6397

Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Associate Planner Barbara Kennedy would make the staff presentation assisted by Associate Engineer Clyde Wickham.

Chairperson Whitton opened the public hearing on the Item.

Ms. Kennedy gave a detailed presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions.

Chairperson Whitton stated 2 letters have been received.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of Staff.

Commissioner Cardosa asked if the occupants will be able to live in residences during the remodeling. Ms. Kennedy stated they would not be able to due to the amount of the remodel.

Commissioner Baker inquired about going from 50 units to 34 units. Ms. Kennedy stated it is currently over the allowed density right now. The units would be put back into the Excess Dwelling Unit bank. Commissioner Baker asked if 50 would be allowed.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation.

Jack Henthorn, Jack Henthorn and Associates, 5927 Balfour Court, gave a detailed presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of the applicant.

Commissioner Dominguez asked Mr. Henthorn if there had been any discussion with the Housing and Redevelopment regarding the displacement of the current residents. Mr. Henthorn stated that they would do as much as they could through attrition. No written plan is in place however the owner has discussed the situation with the residents.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if there would be any color variation with the front of the units on Roosevelt.

Commissioner Montgomery inquired about the 50 year certification and the age of the building. Commissioner Montgomery asked if Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain could respond to the question.

Chairperson Whitton inquired as to what the items included in the remodel would be. Mr. Henthorn stated all those items will be remodeled.

Commissioner Boddy asked if the owner acquired the Roosevelt Street property solely for the reason...Mr. Henthon stated that was correct.

Commissioner Dominguez R-P with RMH Underlying zoning on Roosevelt.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, Chairperson Whitton asked Ms. Fountain to respond to the issue of the lifetime of the property on Roosevelt.

Ms. Fountain stated the assesment has to indicate a lifetime of 55 years. The other assurance states that there in ongoing maintenance of the site.

Commissioner Montgomery asked....

Commissioner Dominguez asked Ms. Fountain about the displacement of the residents and if there is any plan to assist those people. Ms. Fountain stated there is not a written standard.

Commissioner Baker asked if there is a Citywide list or is it project specific. Ms. Fountain stated there are two lists. One is an interest list.

Mr. Henthorn stated that in response to the list...$1500 to the occupants.

Chairperson Whitton opened public testimony on the item.

??, 213 Normandy Lane, stated he had a question regarding the finish grade and existing grade. He does like the project but is concerned with the height of the buildings. ...

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the
item.

Wayne Grudy, 2303 Ocean Street, stated that some of his concerns have been addressed however he is concerned about the notice of where to live, the current grade of the project, and the notification of the hearing.

Danny ???, 2116 ???, raised issues regarding the sensitive areas.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions of the speaker. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to address the issues raised by the speakers.

Mr. Henthorn stated that the grades of the project have not changed since the initial neighborhood meeting. The wall heights have been kept down purposely. The grades have been up slightly to help accommodate the underground parking which will alleviate some of the current parking issues along Ocean Street.

Commissioner Dominguez

Commissioner Baker asked if Mr. Henthorn had received the letter from Mr. Gavin and Mr. Carroll. Mr. Henthorn stated he had.

Commissioner Baker asked Mr. Wickham to address the issue of runoff. Mr. Wickham stated that if all goes accordingly, the runoff should be less than currently exists.

Commissioner Dominguez asked if there will be less impervious surfaces.

Commissioner Montgomery inquired about building height and the sewer. If it was dropped 3 feet would there still be sewer issues....

Rod Bradley, BHA, gave details regarding the grade.

Commissioner Montgomery asked if the fixed grade is due to access. Mr. Bradley stated that was correct and there is a natural topography that goes down.

Commissioner Baker asked how does raising the units 3 feet above Ocean Street help with the access below. Mr. Bradley stated...

Cliff Chang, Prospect Street Development, gave a brief presentation.

Chairperson Whitton asked if there were any questions.

Mr. Henthorn stated there are 4 or 5 issues that dictate the establishment of the grade.

Commissioner Dominguez...concern about the height and compliance with the standards.

Chairperson Whitton closed public testimony on the item and staff to respond to some of the issues.

Ms. Kennedy stated that the grading is calculated from the newly created grade because of the discretionary action having a grading permit. The public notices were sent out at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Ms. Kennedy stated that the project is over ??? feet from the lagoon.

Commissioner Montgomery asked who receives the notices.

Commissioner Dominguez asked about building height.

Mr. Henthorn stated that the corner unit may be able to shave 2 feet from it which would make it a step down entrance which is undesirable and the landscaping would not be as lush.

Commissioner Montgomery stated he would not want to lose any landscaping.

Commissioner Cardosa commented on all the positives of the project and stated he likes the project as it is presented.

Commissioner Boddy concurred with Commissioner Cardosa.

Commissioner Dominguez stated the Commission is the sole approver of the project. He stated it is good project and it is well-designed but is concerned over the building height.

Commissioner Baker stated she is concerned over the building height as well.

Commissioner Montgomery stated that the project has an excellent design.

Ocean Street Residences and Roosevelt Street Residences Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6393 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6394, 6395, and 6396 APPROVING a Tentative Tract Map (CT 05-12), Residential air-space Condominium Permit (CP 05-11), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP 05-28), and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6397 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Site Development Plan (SDP 06-10), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6393 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6394, 6395, and 6396 APPROVING a Tentative Tract Map (CT 05-12), Residential air-space Condominium Permit (CP 05-11), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP 05-28), and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6397 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Site Development Plan (SDP 06-10), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:40:22)

Commissioner Baker stated it is an interesting project with two run down properties being improved to two excellent projects.

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