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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Roll Call: 7 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 7, 2009 - Approved (Baker abstained/ Boddy & Dominguez absent) (4-0-3)

Motion to approve the Minutes from Planning Commission held on January 7, 2009. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. SP 207(H)/LCPA 08-01 - LEGOLAND HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Request for a recommendation of adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; a recommendation of approval for a Specific Plan Amendment and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to add hotel and accessory uses to Planning Area 4, Legoland, of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and to revise the parking rate for Legoland and gyms within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan on property generally located north of Palomar Airport Road, south of Cannon Road, east of Paseo Del Norte and west of The Crossings Drive in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in Local Facilities Management Zone 13. Resolutions No. 6524, 6525, 6526

Legoland Hotel California Staff Report

Chairperson Montgomery opened the Public Hearing on Item 1. Mr. Lynch gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Montgomery asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Baker asked about the exact location of the hotel. Mr. Lynch stated the hotel proximiity will be just westerly of the entrance. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the future buildout of the Legoland Park...asked about a waterpark feature on the hotel. Mr. Lynch responded...overnight stay area. The parking generation is based on the total vehicle count for the day. Commissioner Douglas asked about the added traffic to PAR. Text doesn't match the EIR. Mr. Lynch deferred to the Traffic Engineer. Chairperson Montgomery asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. John Jacobsen, manager of Legoland Park, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Montgomery asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Douglas asked when the buildout date will be. Mr. Jacobsen stated there is no specific date and estimated it would be more than 10 years. Commissioner Douglas asked about the hotel useage. Mr. Jacobsen responded. Commissioner Douglas asked about the name of the hotel. Chairperson Montgomery asked if there were any further questions. Mr. Bilse stated one is total trips and the other is for PAR. Chairperson Montgomery opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Whitton commended the applicant.

Commissioner Baker stated the hotel is a great idea and it makes really great sense. Commissioner Cardosa concurred. Chairperson Montgomery concurred.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6524 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6525 and 6526, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Specific Plan Amendment 207(H) and Local Coastal Program Amendment 08-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6524 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6525 and 6526, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Specific Plan Amendment 207(H) and Local Coastal Program Amendment 08-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:28:41)

2. CUP 05-28(A) - BRESSI RANCH SELF-STORAGE FACILITY - Request for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to modify the previously-approved wall and monument signage allocations to allow the amount of signage that is permitted pursuant to the City of Carlsbad’s Sign Ordinance, for an existing self-storage facility located at 2500 Campbell Place, in the P-C zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Resolution No. 6527

Bressi Ranch Self-Storage Facility Staff Report

Chairperson Montgomery opened the Public Hearing on Item 2.

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

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

Brett Gossett, Solana Beach, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Commissioner Baker asked if the applicant was aware of the CUP hearing. Mr. Gossett stated yes.

Commissioner Douglas asked if the same size signs can be placed on the same side as the existing signs. Ms. Werneke stated the sign ordinance...

Commissioner Whitton asked hypothetically if the monument sign is 50 sq. ft. along with a variance to allow for another sign....Ms. Mobaldi reminded the Commission to focus on the application before the Commission at tonight’s meeting.

Commissioner Douglas stated she understands as a business owner how important signs are for business.

Chairperson Montgomery opened public testimony on the item.

Ted Owen, president of the Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, stated his support of the project and read his letter into the record.

Chairperson Montgomery closed public testimony on the item.

Commissioner Baker stated the whole idea of this building was to disguise it as much as possible. She stated there is a way to make this work but does not support the signage on the front of the building but does agree with the monument sign on PAR.

Commissioner Cardosa commented that he cannot support signage on the northwest elevation of the building but has no problem with the additional monument sign. Ms. Mobaldi stated the ordinance does not regulate content of the sign.

Commissioner Whitton does not have a problem with a monument sign but cannot support any additional signage on the northwest elevation of the building.

Commissioner Douglas stated she has a great problem with her fellow Commissioners saying the proposed signage takes away from the beauty of the intersection of PAR and ECR. She feels the signs will help the applicant have a viable business.

Commissioner Whitton rebutted Commissioner Douglas’ comments.

Chairperson Montgomery encouraged the applicant to get as much signage as possible. Full sign ordinance allowed just not on the northwestern elevation.

Bill Hofman, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, suggested the business name on the front of the building and the phone number on the side of the building.

Commissioner Cardosa stated that is a mixed message and the name and number should not be separated.

Chairperson Montgomery stated all Commissioners are in favor of the monument signage, and the applicant should try..

Mr. Neu stated that typically a sign permit is administratively approved without having to go to the PC. One approach would be to decide what it is they don’t want, and then the additional signage with a Variance could be put before.

Cannot support on northwest corner but whatever they are allowed to have on the other sides and full monument signage as proposed. Whitton does not really support signage on ECR but would support a monument sign on that side. Would change the colors. Montgomery agrees with commissioners.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6527 APPROVING CUP 05-28(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including amended Condition No. 7. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6527 APPROVING CUP 05-28(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including amended Condition No. 7. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:11:50)

Commissioner Baker stated the Envision Carlsbad meeting. Made further comments. Chairperson Montgomery commended Commissioner Whitton on his job as Chair. Mr. Neu commented on the League of Cities Planner's Institute. Inquiry on the ??? Board.

Jan 21, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Roll Call: 7 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 7, 2009 - Approved (Baker abstained/ Boddy & Dominguez absent) (4-0-3)

Motion to approve the Minutes from Planning Commission held on January 7, 2009. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. SP 207(H)/LCPA 08-01 - LEGOLAND HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Request for a recommendation of adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; a recommendation of approval for a Specific Plan Amendment and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to add hotel and accessory uses to Planning Area 4, Legoland, of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and to revise the parking rate for Legoland and gyms within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan on property generally located north of Palomar Airport Road, south of Cannon Road, east of Paseo Del Norte and west of The Crossings Drive in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in Local Facilities Management Zone 13. Resolutions No. 6524, 6525, 6526

Legoland Hotel California Staff Report

Chairperson Montgomery opened the Public Hearing on Item 1. Mr. Lynch gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Montgomery asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Baker asked about the exact location of the hotel. Mr. Lynch stated the hotel proximiity will be just westerly of the entrance. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the future buildout of the Legoland Park...asked about a waterpark feature on the hotel. Mr. Lynch responded...overnight stay area. The parking generation is based on the total vehicle count for the day. Commissioner Douglas asked about the added traffic to PAR. Text doesn't match the EIR. Mr. Lynch deferred to the Traffic Engineer. Chairperson Montgomery asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. John Jacobsen, manager of Legoland Park, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Montgomery asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Douglas asked when the buildout date will be. Mr. Jacobsen stated there is no specific date and estimated it would be more than 10 years. Commissioner Douglas asked about the hotel useage. Mr. Jacobsen responded. Commissioner Douglas asked about the name of the hotel. Chairperson Montgomery asked if there were any further questions. Mr. Bilse stated one is total trips and the other is for PAR. Chairperson Montgomery opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Whitton commended the applicant.

Commissioner Baker stated the hotel is a great idea and it makes really great sense. Commissioner Cardosa concurred. Chairperson Montgomery concurred.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6524 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6525 and 6526, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Specific Plan Amendment 207(H) and Local Coastal Program Amendment 08-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6524 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6525 and 6526, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Specific Plan Amendment 207(H) and Local Coastal Program Amendment 08-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:28:41)

2. CUP 05-28(A) - BRESSI RANCH SELF-STORAGE FACILITY - Request for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to modify the previously-approved wall and monument signage allocations to allow the amount of signage that is permitted pursuant to the City of Carlsbad’s Sign Ordinance, for an existing self-storage facility located at 2500 Campbell Place, in the P-C zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Resolution No. 6527

Bressi Ranch Self-Storage Facility Staff Report

Chairperson Montgomery opened the Public Hearing on Item 2.

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

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

Brett Gossett, Solana Beach, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

Commissioner Baker asked if the applicant was aware of the CUP hearing. Mr. Gossett stated yes.

Commissioner Douglas asked if the same size signs can be placed on the same side as the existing signs. Ms. Werneke stated the sign ordinance...

Commissioner Whitton asked hypothetically if the monument sign is 50 sq. ft. along with a variance to allow for another sign....Ms. Mobaldi reminded the Commission to focus on the application before the Commission at tonight’s meeting.

Commissioner Douglas stated she understands as a business owner how important signs are for business.

Chairperson Montgomery opened public testimony on the item.

Ted Owen, president of the Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, stated his support of the project and read his letter into the record.

Chairperson Montgomery closed public testimony on the item.

Commissioner Baker stated the whole idea of this building was to disguise it as much as possible. She stated there is a way to make this work but does not support the signage on the front of the building but does agree with the monument sign on PAR.

Commissioner Cardosa commented that he cannot support signage on the northwest elevation of the building but has no problem with the additional monument sign. Ms. Mobaldi stated the ordinance does not regulate content of the sign.

Commissioner Whitton does not have a problem with a monument sign but cannot support any additional signage on the northwest elevation of the building.

Commissioner Douglas stated she has a great problem with her fellow Commissioners saying the proposed signage takes away from the beauty of the intersection of PAR and ECR. She feels the signs will help the applicant have a viable business.

Commissioner Whitton rebutted Commissioner Douglas’ comments.

Chairperson Montgomery encouraged the applicant to get as much signage as possible. Full sign ordinance allowed just not on the northwestern elevation.

Bill Hofman, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, suggested the business name on the front of the building and the phone number on the side of the building.

Commissioner Cardosa stated that is a mixed message and the name and number should not be separated.

Chairperson Montgomery stated all Commissioners are in favor of the monument signage, and the applicant should try..

Mr. Neu stated that typically a sign permit is administratively approved without having to go to the PC. One approach would be to decide what it is they don’t want, and then the additional signage with a Variance could be put before.

Cannot support on northwest corner but whatever they are allowed to have on the other sides and full monument signage as proposed. Whitton does not really support signage on ECR but would support a monument sign on that side. Would change the colors. Montgomery agrees with commissioners.

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6527 APPROVING CUP 05-28(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including amended Condition No. 7. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6527 APPROVING CUP 05-28(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including amended Condition No. 7. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:11:50)

Commissioner Baker stated the Envision Carlsbad meeting. Made further comments. Chairperson Montgomery commended Commissioner Whitton on his job as Chair. Mr. Neu commented on the League of Cities Planner's Institute. Inquiry on the ??? Board.

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