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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Roll call (8 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:07:14)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 16, 2008 - Approved (Boddy abstained/Dominguez absent) (5-0-2)

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 16, 2008 Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:

1. CDP 06-27/V 06-02 - PHIPPS RESIDENCE - Request for denial of a Coastal Development Permit for the illegal construction of an existing 503-square-foot enclosure over an existing patio area, a fireplace/chimney, a built-in barbeque, and a block wall on the eastern portion of an existing single-family residence; and denial of a Variance to allow the block wall and a portion of the patio cover and fireplace/chimney to encroach up to 2.5 feet into the future public right-of-way of Ocean Street within the City’s Coastal Zone located at 3015 Ocean Street within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6388, 6389

Commissioner Montgomery asked for an explanation of options regarding legal non-conforming structures. Chairperson Whitton asked if it was for the full structure. Albert Vargas, Escondido, reiterated the position previously stated and is willing to move the wall 2.5 feet once the city needs it for the future right-of-way. Commissioner Cardosa stated option 4 was suitable. Commissioner Boddy stated option 2 or 3. Commissioner Douglas stated option 4. Commissioner Baker agreed with Commissioner Boddy.

Commissioner Montgomery Commissioner Baker inquired how the structures can be legal nonconforming when there is no proof. Chairperson Whitton asked if there were other properties on the street that have a zero foot setback. Ms. Drew gave an explanation. Commissioner Montgomery stated option 4. Commissioner Baker asked Staff if this variance is granted will there be a precedence for others in the future. Mr. Neu stated it does set a bit of a precedence. In this case if the commission was inclined the conditions could be so specific to the project. Commissioner Montgomery made a motion to

Vote to approve that the planning commission (Approved) (Recorded at 00:41:02)

Motion to approve that the planning commission Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Phipps Residence Staff Report

PUBLIC HEARING

2. SDP 05-15 - RANCHO LA COSTA BUILDING - Request for approval of a Site Development Plan to develop an 8,074 square foot two-story commercial retail and office building on a vacant 0.58 acre parcel located at the south corner of the La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road intersection in the P-C Zone, Neighborhood SE-15 of the La Costa Master Plan, and Local Facilities Management Zone 11.
Resolution No. 6418

Rancho La Costa Building Staff Report

Commissioner Montgomery asked about the CUP on the adjacent site could the Planning Director pull the permit for the safety issues.

Russ Stout, 4635 Cass Street, San Diego, architect for the project, 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 Baker asked how many feet higher the project is than the existing project. Mr. Goff directed the commission's attention to slide to clarify and explain the project site plan. Commissioner Baker stated her concern regarding how the project will look once completed and the stability of the slope. Glen Van Peski gave an explanation. Commissioner Cardosa asked if there will be any issues with drainage. Mr. Van Peski stated the drainage will drain to the parking lot. Commissioner Boddy asked if there were any traffic calming devices considered with the project. Mr. Van Peski stated there is a change of grade between the proposed site and the existing site. Mr. Hauser stated the city does not get involved in traffic regulatory issues and it is usually left to the private developer. Commissioner Boddy asked if there would a legal concern by placing any speed issues. Mr. Kemp stated

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6418 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-15 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6418 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-15 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:00:50)

Commissioner Baker stated she cannot the project the way it is currently designed. Chairperson Whitton commented he agrees with Commissioner Baker.

3. CT 06-16/CUP 06-16/SUP 07-05 - CARLSBAD BOAT CLUB AND RESORT - Request for a Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Use Permit for the demolition of a restaurant and single family residence and to allow the construction of a twenty-five (25) unit timeshare condominium project on one acre of land located on the south side of Adams Street, between Highland Drive and Park Drive in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6348, 6349, 6351

Chairperson Whitton stated the Commission received 2 letters prior to the meeting. Commissioner Baker asked which uses are allowed by right. Residential, small and large family day care. No commercial uses. Converted to residences - No not compatible. CEQA. Bob Ladwig, Ladwig Design Group, 2234 Faraday Ave, introduced James Courtney and stated he would give a brief presentation. Mr. Courtney, 1861 Southview Drive, Carlsbad, gave a presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Boddy inquired about the traffic impacts and if a traffic impact study had been done. Mr. Courtney explained the number. Commissioner Baker asked about the boat launching. Commissioner Douglas asked about the number of boats. Mr. Courtney stated they plan on having a few boats which will be used for rentals. Timeshare owners will not be allowed to bring their own boats to the site. Chairperson Whitton inquired about owner/residents to manage the site. Mr. Courtney stated they plan on having a full-time manager on site, professionally managed. Commissioner Montgomery asked if the project could work with a lower number of units. Commissioner Douglas asked Mr. Lynch about compatibility. Mr Neu commented on some of the statements made by Mr. Courtney.

Jim Strickland, 4747 Moreno #30, spoke on behalf of the residents of Bristol Cove, stated they support staff's recommendation of denial of the project. They are concerned with compatability. Linda Hayes, 4513 Cove Dr #23, spoke on behalf of the Cove Drive ???, concerned with traffic and use of the beach by the vacationers. Stacey Ewing, 4465 Adams Street, stated her concerns with traffic, noise and parking. David Cippolla, 4470 Adams Street, refuted some of the facts stated by Mr. Courtney. Hollis Philips, 4480 Adams Street, stated the developer has been completed insensitive to the neighbors, etc. Kurt Cowles, Sutter Street, stated his concern was with the number of boats being allowed. Ross Campbell, Coast Law Group, on behalf on Tom and Nicole Dean, ??? Adams, stated his clients' concerns regarding the property. Ruth Hayes, 4421 Highland Drive, stated her concerns regarding the traffic impacts of the project. Lori Kellas, Chairperson Whitton closed public testimony and asked the applicant to respond to the issues. Bob Ladwig responded to the issues raised by the speakers.

Commissioner Baker asked staff how a project can approved without the CEQA review. Mr. Lynch clarified. Commissioner Boddy asked if there are any current plans to improve Adams Street. Mr. Hauser stated there are no city plans right now. Commissioner Douglas asked if the project is approved would the developer be conditioned to improve their portion of Adams Street. Commissioner Montgomery asked if Staff addressed all of the issues raised by the applicant. Mr. Lynch responded to the issues raised. Commissioner Cardosa asked Mr. Lynch, in the City's opinion, where the project falls short. Mr Lynch stated the intensity and size of the project. Commissioner Boddy stated she is less concerned with the overall size and scale of the project but is more concerned with traffic and parking issues. She stated she would like to see the project go through a full CEQA review and some measures to mitigate the project. Commissioner Douglas stated she is concerned with neighbors but also is concerned with private property rights. She would also like to see the CEQA review to make this project fit the neighborhood. Commissioner Cardosa commented on the compatibility issues with parking and traffic and the size of the project. Commissioner Baker stated she agreed with her fellow Commissioners.

Commissioner Montgomery stated he feels similar to Commissioner Baker. Chairperson Whitton stated he would like to see staff return with CEQA review for finding of compatibility.

Carlsbad Boat Club and Resort Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6348, 6349, and 6351 DENYING Tentative Tract Map (CT 06-16) and Special Use Permit (SUP 07-05) and RECOMMENDING DENIAL of Conditional Use Permit CUP 06-16 based on the findings contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6348, 6349, and 6351 DENYING Tentative Tract Map (CT 06-16) and Special Use Permit (SUP 07-05) and RECOMMENDING DENIAL of Conditional Use Permit CUP 06-16 based on the findings contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:56:36)

4. PCD/GPC 08-01 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET 2008-2009 - Request for a Planning Commission Determination of General Plan Consistency for the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Resolution No. 6419

Capital Improvement Program Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6419 APPROVING PCD/GPC 08-01 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6419 APPROVING PCD/GPC 08-01 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:11:38)

May 07, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Roll call (8 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:07:14)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 16, 2008 - Approved (Boddy abstained/Dominguez absent) (5-0-2)

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 16, 2008 Moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by .

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:

1. CDP 06-27/V 06-02 - PHIPPS RESIDENCE - Request for denial of a Coastal Development Permit for the illegal construction of an existing 503-square-foot enclosure over an existing patio area, a fireplace/chimney, a built-in barbeque, and a block wall on the eastern portion of an existing single-family residence; and denial of a Variance to allow the block wall and a portion of the patio cover and fireplace/chimney to encroach up to 2.5 feet into the future public right-of-way of Ocean Street within the City’s Coastal Zone located at 3015 Ocean Street within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6388, 6389

Commissioner Montgomery asked for an explanation of options regarding legal non-conforming structures. Chairperson Whitton asked if it was for the full structure. Albert Vargas, Escondido, reiterated the position previously stated and is willing to move the wall 2.5 feet once the city needs it for the future right-of-way. Commissioner Cardosa stated option 4 was suitable. Commissioner Boddy stated option 2 or 3. Commissioner Douglas stated option 4. Commissioner Baker agreed with Commissioner Boddy.

Commissioner Montgomery Commissioner Baker inquired how the structures can be legal nonconforming when there is no proof. Chairperson Whitton asked if there were other properties on the street that have a zero foot setback. Ms. Drew gave an explanation. Commissioner Montgomery stated option 4. Commissioner Baker asked Staff if this variance is granted will there be a precedence for others in the future. Mr. Neu stated it does set a bit of a precedence. In this case if the commission was inclined the conditions could be so specific to the project. Commissioner Montgomery made a motion to

Vote to approve that the planning commission (Approved) (Recorded at 00:41:02)

Motion to approve that the planning commission Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Phipps Residence Staff Report

PUBLIC HEARING

2. SDP 05-15 - RANCHO LA COSTA BUILDING - Request for approval of a Site Development Plan to develop an 8,074 square foot two-story commercial retail and office building on a vacant 0.58 acre parcel located at the south corner of the La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road intersection in the P-C Zone, Neighborhood SE-15 of the La Costa Master Plan, and Local Facilities Management Zone 11.
Resolution No. 6418

Rancho La Costa Building Staff Report

Commissioner Montgomery asked about the CUP on the adjacent site could the Planning Director pull the permit for the safety issues.

Russ Stout, 4635 Cass Street, San Diego, architect for the project, 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 Baker asked how many feet higher the project is than the existing project. Mr. Goff directed the commission's attention to slide to clarify and explain the project site plan. Commissioner Baker stated her concern regarding how the project will look once completed and the stability of the slope. Glen Van Peski gave an explanation. Commissioner Cardosa asked if there will be any issues with drainage. Mr. Van Peski stated the drainage will drain to the parking lot. Commissioner Boddy asked if there were any traffic calming devices considered with the project. Mr. Van Peski stated there is a change of grade between the proposed site and the existing site. Mr. Hauser stated the city does not get involved in traffic regulatory issues and it is usually left to the private developer. Commissioner Boddy asked if there would a legal concern by placing any speed issues. Mr. Kemp stated

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6418 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-15 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6418 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-15 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:00:50)

Commissioner Baker stated she cannot the project the way it is currently designed. Chairperson Whitton commented he agrees with Commissioner Baker.

3. CT 06-16/CUP 06-16/SUP 07-05 - CARLSBAD BOAT CLUB AND RESORT - Request for a Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Use Permit for the demolition of a restaurant and single family residence and to allow the construction of a twenty-five (25) unit timeshare condominium project on one acre of land located on the south side of Adams Street, between Highland Drive and Park Drive in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6348, 6349, 6351

Chairperson Whitton stated the Commission received 2 letters prior to the meeting. Commissioner Baker asked which uses are allowed by right. Residential, small and large family day care. No commercial uses. Converted to residences - No not compatible. CEQA. Bob Ladwig, Ladwig Design Group, 2234 Faraday Ave, introduced James Courtney and stated he would give a brief presentation. Mr. Courtney, 1861 Southview Drive, Carlsbad, gave a presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Boddy inquired about the traffic impacts and if a traffic impact study had been done. Mr. Courtney explained the number. Commissioner Baker asked about the boat launching. Commissioner Douglas asked about the number of boats. Mr. Courtney stated they plan on having a few boats which will be used for rentals. Timeshare owners will not be allowed to bring their own boats to the site. Chairperson Whitton inquired about owner/residents to manage the site. Mr. Courtney stated they plan on having a full-time manager on site, professionally managed. Commissioner Montgomery asked if the project could work with a lower number of units. Commissioner Douglas asked Mr. Lynch about compatibility. Mr Neu commented on some of the statements made by Mr. Courtney.

Jim Strickland, 4747 Moreno #30, spoke on behalf of the residents of Bristol Cove, stated they support staff's recommendation of denial of the project. They are concerned with compatability. Linda Hayes, 4513 Cove Dr #23, spoke on behalf of the Cove Drive ???, concerned with traffic and use of the beach by the vacationers. Stacey Ewing, 4465 Adams Street, stated her concerns with traffic, noise and parking. David Cippolla, 4470 Adams Street, refuted some of the facts stated by Mr. Courtney. Hollis Philips, 4480 Adams Street, stated the developer has been completed insensitive to the neighbors, etc. Kurt Cowles, Sutter Street, stated his concern was with the number of boats being allowed. Ross Campbell, Coast Law Group, on behalf on Tom and Nicole Dean, ??? Adams, stated his clients' concerns regarding the property. Ruth Hayes, 4421 Highland Drive, stated her concerns regarding the traffic impacts of the project. Lori Kellas, Chairperson Whitton closed public testimony and asked the applicant to respond to the issues. Bob Ladwig responded to the issues raised by the speakers.

Commissioner Baker asked staff how a project can approved without the CEQA review. Mr. Lynch clarified. Commissioner Boddy asked if there are any current plans to improve Adams Street. Mr. Hauser stated there are no city plans right now. Commissioner Douglas asked if the project is approved would the developer be conditioned to improve their portion of Adams Street. Commissioner Montgomery asked if Staff addressed all of the issues raised by the applicant. Mr. Lynch responded to the issues raised. Commissioner Cardosa asked Mr. Lynch, in the City's opinion, where the project falls short. Mr Lynch stated the intensity and size of the project. Commissioner Boddy stated she is less concerned with the overall size and scale of the project but is more concerned with traffic and parking issues. She stated she would like to see the project go through a full CEQA review and some measures to mitigate the project. Commissioner Douglas stated she is concerned with neighbors but also is concerned with private property rights. She would also like to see the CEQA review to make this project fit the neighborhood. Commissioner Cardosa commented on the compatibility issues with parking and traffic and the size of the project. Commissioner Baker stated she agreed with her fellow Commissioners.

Commissioner Montgomery stated he feels similar to Commissioner Baker. Chairperson Whitton stated he would like to see staff return with CEQA review for finding of compatibility.

Carlsbad Boat Club and Resort Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6348, 6349, and 6351 DENYING Tentative Tract Map (CT 06-16) and Special Use Permit (SUP 07-05) and RECOMMENDING DENIAL of Conditional Use Permit CUP 06-16 based on the findings contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6348, 6349, and 6351 DENYING Tentative Tract Map (CT 06-16) and Special Use Permit (SUP 07-05) and RECOMMENDING DENIAL of Conditional Use Permit CUP 06-16 based on the findings contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:56:36)

4. PCD/GPC 08-01 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET 2008-2009 - Request for a Planning Commission Determination of General Plan Consistency for the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Resolution No. 6419

Capital Improvement Program Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6419 APPROVING PCD/GPC 08-01 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by .

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6419 APPROVING PCD/GPC 08-01 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:11:38)

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