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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Roll call (9 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 15, 2009 Approved (Dominguez Abstained) (6-0-1)

Motion to approve - April 15, 2009 Moved by Commissioner Douglas, seconded by .

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. CUP 01-24x1 - MARJA ACRES PCS FACILITY - Request for a retroactive ten year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-24 to allow the continued operation of an existing unmanned Wireless Communications Facility collocated on an existing mono-palm and located at 4901 El Camino Real in the R-A-10 and C-2 Zones and in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
Resolution No. 6553

Marja Acres PCS Facility Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6553 APPROVING a retroactive ten year extension of CUP 01-24 based upon 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. 6553 APPROVING a retroactive ten year extension of CUP 01-24 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:08:21)

2. CDP 08-22 - FRASSANITO RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of a single family residence and the construction of a new 3,783 square foot single-family residences on a 0.16 acre lot located at 5022 Tierra Del Oro within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
Resolution No. 6552

Frassanito Residence Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6552 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-22 based upon 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. 6552 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-22 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:13:11)

3. CDP 08-23 - MACKENZIE RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing 1,336 square foot single-family residence and the construction of a new 6,668 square foot single-family residence, swimming pool and spa on a property located at 5276 Carlsbad Boulevard, between Cannon Road and Cerezo Drive, within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
Resolution No. 6557

Mackenzie Residence Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6557 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-23 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the change to Condition No. 20 per Counsel. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6557 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-23 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the change to Condition No. 20 per Counsel. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:19:38)

Commissioner Cardosa asked for verbage to be added to the condition regarding landscaping maintenance. Ms. Mobaldi stated it does not speak of successors in interest. Chairperson Montgomery asked if the Commission was in concurrence with that. Condition No. 20 of Res. 6557. Commissioner Boddy inquired about sight distance. Mr. Van Peski responded.

4. RP 05-11/ SDP 05-14/CDP 05-43/CDP 09-04 - HILTON CARLSBAD BEACH RESORT - Request for a determination that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan Program Environmental Impact Report EIR 05-05 and that the Program EIR adequately describes the activities for the purposes of CEQA and a recommendation for approval of a Redevelopment Permit and Redevelopment Coastal Development Permit and approval of a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of 10 existing structures and the development of a 215 room, three-story hotel, with 10,385 sq.ft. of conference space, a 5,100 sq.ft. day spa, a 5,100 square foot restaurant, a two-story parking structure, a basement garage, and an outdoor swimming pool on 8.01 acres of land located south of Ponto Drive and east of Carlsbad Boulevard in the South Carlsbad Coastal Redevelopment Area, the Mello II Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program, and Local Facilities Management Zone 22. Resolutions No. 6555, 6556, 6558, 6559

Hilton Carlsbad Beach Resort Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission determine that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan Program Environmental Impact Report EIR 05-05 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6555 and 6559 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Redevelopment Permit RP 05-11 and Redevelopment Coastal Development Permit CDP 09-04 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6556 and 6558 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-14 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 05-43 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including modifying Condition No. ?? Resolution No. 6556 and Condition 25 ... Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission determine that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan Program Environmental Impact Report EIR 05-05 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6555 and 6559 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Redevelopment Permit RP 05-11 and Redevelopment Coastal Development Permit CDP 09-04 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6556 and 6558 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-14 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 05-43 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including modifying Condition No. ?? Resolution No. 6556 and Condition 25 ... (Approved) (Recorded at 02:23:47)

Commissioner Dominguez asked for clarification regarding the overhang of the porte cochere and how far it extends. Mr. Westman stated it is only over the pedestrian area and it is a solid roof. Commissioner Douglas asked about the valet parking and the parking garage. Mr. Westman stated it is available for self-parking. Commissioner Douglas asked about the cost-sharing of the project. Mr. Westman deferred to the Engineering Department. Mr. Glen Van Peski stated the cost sharing is 50% of the cost all-together. Commissioner Douglas inquired about the beach grill. Access will be from the public paseo. The intent is to bring public use into the hotel. It is similar to a hamburger stand-style restaurant. There will be bicycle racks Commissioner Baker asked about the small piece of property just north of the parking garage. Mr. Westman stated it was an RV parking area for the Hanover Beach Colony residents. Commissioner Baker inquired about the parking garage. Commissioner Baker asked about the delivery truck route. Mr. Westman indicated the loading area for the trucks. Commissioner Whitton asked about trash pick-up. Further asked about solar abilities.

Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, representing WaveCrest Resorts, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Mr. Hofman introduced Bill Canepa, 829 Second Street, Encinitas, who gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer questions. Commissioner Douglas asked about buying the extra parcels. Commissioner Douglas asked about other concerns from the Hanover Beach Colony residents. Mr. Canepa stated one concern was of guests parking in the neighborhood. He would even accommodate for parking on an as needed basis. He feels he has addressed their concerns as much as possible. Chairperson Montgomery opened public testimony. Wayne Brechtel, representing Bob Lipsy and Gary Connelly, stated he submitted a letter to the Commission. Chairperson Montgomery acknowledged receipt of the letter for the Commission. Mr. Brechtel asked for more information from the property owners as to the placement of the hotel entrance. Commissioner Whitton commented that there are other home owners adjacent to his clients that are not present at the meeting. Commissioner Whitton further commented that there is not a view ordinance in the City. Commissioner Whitton stated his clients could have found out about this property when purchasing their homes. Commissioner Douglas stated his clients are only concerned with the entry of the hotel. Mr. Brechtel stated his letter goes into further detail about their concerns. Chairperson Montgomery asked if it was presumptuous to assume there will be less impacts if the entrance was moved. Paul Connelly, 7122 Leeward Street, stated his neighbors are not present at the meeting but are equally concerned with the impacts the project will have on their neighborhood. Chairperson Montgomery closed public testimony on the item. Mr. Hofman stated the basic concern is the design of the project with the entrance at the north end of the project. He feels there will not be a noise impact. Mr. Hofman distributed a letter to the Commission regarding noise impacts. Commissoner Whitton showed the line of sight for the lighting. Mr. Hofman said the the City requires all lights to be downward. Chairperson Montgomery asked about flipping the design and the issues of that. Mr. Hofman stated the masses of the units would be north and there is a huge grade differential. Commissioner Dominguez...extend the porte cochere to its entirety and build a higher wall. Mr. Hofman stated the problem would be that the openness would be cut out and would make it more tunnel like. Commissioner Douglas asked if the berm could be bigger in the entrance area. Mr. Hofman stated that could be done but the higher the berm gets, you will need to chase the grade to the street. He suggested to add a foot to the wall. Chairperson Montgomery pointed out there are temporary parking spots on each side of the wall where the car headlights would be directed right to the residences. He asked if the full area of the temporary area could be screened. Mr. Hofman stated he would have no problem in doing that.

Mr. Canepa stated he would be willing to accommodate the screening walls and that it could be left to the direction of the Planning Director. Bob Moore, general manager of the Hilton Carlsbad Garden Inn, addressed the Commission regarding the hotel use. Commissioner Douglas asked about the improvements of Ponto Drive. Mr. Peski stated through the project, Ponto Drive will be fully improved, and to the south of the project it will only be partially improved.

Chairperson Montgomery inquired about the parking structure. Mr. Westman stated there is a parapet on the upper level of the parking structure. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the landscaping between the parking structure and the RV Storage lot. Mr. Westman stated there is a slope from the pad of the RV storage lot where there would be landscaping. The trees will be 36 and 48 inch box trees. Mr. Westman stated there is always an opportunity through the plancheck process if there is a condition for that and it would ultimately be at the discretion of the Planning Director. Commissioner Douglas asked the Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain about the redevelopment zone and when it runs out. Ms. Fountain stated it has a 30 year term for effectiveness. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the Redevelopment District and the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard. Chairperson Montgomery asked about beach access. Ms. Fountain stated that once they move towards design of the Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment that would be discussed. Commissioner Douglas asked about the difference between....Ms. Fountain responded. DISCUSSION Commissioner Baker stated it is not incumbent upon the Commission to redesign the project. She appreciates the residents concerns but feels the realities will be far less than what is anticipated. More berms and walls. Commissioner Cardosa stated this is a delicate project and feels the applicant has done their due diligence with regards to the concerns of the residents of Hanover Beach Colony. He feels the addition of berms and walls will be good. Commissioner Whitton feels this is a great project and is comfortable with the design. Commissioner Boddy stated the applicant has followed the direction from the City in terms of coming up with mitigation measures for the project. She would agree with the suggestions of her fellow commissioners with the additions of walls and berms in the temporary parking area. She further stated that submitting letters after hours is not fair the applicant nor to the Commission. Commissioner Dominguez stated he concurrence with his fellow Commissioners. Commissioner Douglas stated she really likes the fact that the Beach Grill will be open to the public, and she also agrees with her fellow Commissioners regarding the addition of berms and walls. Chairperson Montgomery stated he likes the transitional architecture between the project and the adjacent neighborhood.

May 06, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Roll call (9 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 15, 2009 Approved (Dominguez Abstained) (6-0-1)

Motion to approve - April 15, 2009 Moved by Commissioner Douglas, seconded by .

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. CUP 01-24x1 - MARJA ACRES PCS FACILITY - Request for a retroactive ten year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-24 to allow the continued operation of an existing unmanned Wireless Communications Facility collocated on an existing mono-palm and located at 4901 El Camino Real in the R-A-10 and C-2 Zones and in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
Resolution No. 6553

Marja Acres PCS Facility Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6553 APPROVING a retroactive ten year extension of CUP 01-24 based upon 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. 6553 APPROVING a retroactive ten year extension of CUP 01-24 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:08:21)

2. CDP 08-22 - FRASSANITO RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of a single family residence and the construction of a new 3,783 square foot single-family residences on a 0.16 acre lot located at 5022 Tierra Del Oro within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
Resolution No. 6552

Frassanito Residence Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6552 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-22 based upon 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. 6552 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-22 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:13:11)

3. CDP 08-23 - MACKENZIE RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing 1,336 square foot single-family residence and the construction of a new 6,668 square foot single-family residence, swimming pool and spa on a property located at 5276 Carlsbad Boulevard, between Cannon Road and Cerezo Drive, within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
Resolution No. 6557

Mackenzie Residence Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6557 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-23 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the change to Condition No. 20 per Counsel. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6557 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-23 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the change to Condition No. 20 per Counsel. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:19:38)

Commissioner Cardosa asked for verbage to be added to the condition regarding landscaping maintenance. Ms. Mobaldi stated it does not speak of successors in interest. Chairperson Montgomery asked if the Commission was in concurrence with that. Condition No. 20 of Res. 6557. Commissioner Boddy inquired about sight distance. Mr. Van Peski responded.

4. RP 05-11/ SDP 05-14/CDP 05-43/CDP 09-04 - HILTON CARLSBAD BEACH RESORT - Request for a determination that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan Program Environmental Impact Report EIR 05-05 and that the Program EIR adequately describes the activities for the purposes of CEQA and a recommendation for approval of a Redevelopment Permit and Redevelopment Coastal Development Permit and approval of a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of 10 existing structures and the development of a 215 room, three-story hotel, with 10,385 sq.ft. of conference space, a 5,100 sq.ft. day spa, a 5,100 square foot restaurant, a two-story parking structure, a basement garage, and an outdoor swimming pool on 8.01 acres of land located south of Ponto Drive and east of Carlsbad Boulevard in the South Carlsbad Coastal Redevelopment Area, the Mello II Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program, and Local Facilities Management Zone 22. Resolutions No. 6555, 6556, 6558, 6559

Hilton Carlsbad Beach Resort Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission determine that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan Program Environmental Impact Report EIR 05-05 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6555 and 6559 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Redevelopment Permit RP 05-11 and Redevelopment Coastal Development Permit CDP 09-04 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6556 and 6558 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-14 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 05-43 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including modifying Condition No. ?? Resolution No. 6556 and Condition 25 ... Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission determine that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan Program Environmental Impact Report EIR 05-05 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6555 and 6559 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Redevelopment Permit RP 05-11 and Redevelopment Coastal Development Permit CDP 09-04 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6556 and 6558 APPROVING Site Development Plan SDP 05-14 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 05-43 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including modifying Condition No. ?? Resolution No. 6556 and Condition 25 ... (Approved) (Recorded at 02:23:47)

Commissioner Dominguez asked for clarification regarding the overhang of the porte cochere and how far it extends. Mr. Westman stated it is only over the pedestrian area and it is a solid roof. Commissioner Douglas asked about the valet parking and the parking garage. Mr. Westman stated it is available for self-parking. Commissioner Douglas asked about the cost-sharing of the project. Mr. Westman deferred to the Engineering Department. Mr. Glen Van Peski stated the cost sharing is 50% of the cost all-together. Commissioner Douglas inquired about the beach grill. Access will be from the public paseo. The intent is to bring public use into the hotel. It is similar to a hamburger stand-style restaurant. There will be bicycle racks Commissioner Baker asked about the small piece of property just north of the parking garage. Mr. Westman stated it was an RV parking area for the Hanover Beach Colony residents. Commissioner Baker inquired about the parking garage. Commissioner Baker asked about the delivery truck route. Mr. Westman indicated the loading area for the trucks. Commissioner Whitton asked about trash pick-up. Further asked about solar abilities.

Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, representing WaveCrest Resorts, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Mr. Hofman introduced Bill Canepa, 829 Second Street, Encinitas, who gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer questions. Commissioner Douglas asked about buying the extra parcels. Commissioner Douglas asked about other concerns from the Hanover Beach Colony residents. Mr. Canepa stated one concern was of guests parking in the neighborhood. He would even accommodate for parking on an as needed basis. He feels he has addressed their concerns as much as possible. Chairperson Montgomery opened public testimony. Wayne Brechtel, representing Bob Lipsy and Gary Connelly, stated he submitted a letter to the Commission. Chairperson Montgomery acknowledged receipt of the letter for the Commission. Mr. Brechtel asked for more information from the property owners as to the placement of the hotel entrance. Commissioner Whitton commented that there are other home owners adjacent to his clients that are not present at the meeting. Commissioner Whitton further commented that there is not a view ordinance in the City. Commissioner Whitton stated his clients could have found out about this property when purchasing their homes. Commissioner Douglas stated his clients are only concerned with the entry of the hotel. Mr. Brechtel stated his letter goes into further detail about their concerns. Chairperson Montgomery asked if it was presumptuous to assume there will be less impacts if the entrance was moved. Paul Connelly, 7122 Leeward Street, stated his neighbors are not present at the meeting but are equally concerned with the impacts the project will have on their neighborhood. Chairperson Montgomery closed public testimony on the item. Mr. Hofman stated the basic concern is the design of the project with the entrance at the north end of the project. He feels there will not be a noise impact. Mr. Hofman distributed a letter to the Commission regarding noise impacts. Commissoner Whitton showed the line of sight for the lighting. Mr. Hofman said the the City requires all lights to be downward. Chairperson Montgomery asked about flipping the design and the issues of that. Mr. Hofman stated the masses of the units would be north and there is a huge grade differential. Commissioner Dominguez...extend the porte cochere to its entirety and build a higher wall. Mr. Hofman stated the problem would be that the openness would be cut out and would make it more tunnel like. Commissioner Douglas asked if the berm could be bigger in the entrance area. Mr. Hofman stated that could be done but the higher the berm gets, you will need to chase the grade to the street. He suggested to add a foot to the wall. Chairperson Montgomery pointed out there are temporary parking spots on each side of the wall where the car headlights would be directed right to the residences. He asked if the full area of the temporary area could be screened. Mr. Hofman stated he would have no problem in doing that.

Mr. Canepa stated he would be willing to accommodate the screening walls and that it could be left to the direction of the Planning Director. Bob Moore, general manager of the Hilton Carlsbad Garden Inn, addressed the Commission regarding the hotel use. Commissioner Douglas asked about the improvements of Ponto Drive. Mr. Peski stated through the project, Ponto Drive will be fully improved, and to the south of the project it will only be partially improved.

Chairperson Montgomery inquired about the parking structure. Mr. Westman stated there is a parapet on the upper level of the parking structure. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the landscaping between the parking structure and the RV Storage lot. Mr. Westman stated there is a slope from the pad of the RV storage lot where there would be landscaping. The trees will be 36 and 48 inch box trees. Mr. Westman stated there is always an opportunity through the plancheck process if there is a condition for that and it would ultimately be at the discretion of the Planning Director. Commissioner Douglas asked the Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain about the redevelopment zone and when it runs out. Ms. Fountain stated it has a 30 year term for effectiveness. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the Redevelopment District and the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard. Chairperson Montgomery asked about beach access. Ms. Fountain stated that once they move towards design of the Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment that would be discussed. Commissioner Douglas asked about the difference between....Ms. Fountain responded. DISCUSSION Commissioner Baker stated it is not incumbent upon the Commission to redesign the project. She appreciates the residents concerns but feels the realities will be far less than what is anticipated. More berms and walls. Commissioner Cardosa stated this is a delicate project and feels the applicant has done their due diligence with regards to the concerns of the residents of Hanover Beach Colony. He feels the addition of berms and walls will be good. Commissioner Whitton feels this is a great project and is comfortable with the design. Commissioner Boddy stated the applicant has followed the direction from the City in terms of coming up with mitigation measures for the project. She would agree with the suggestions of her fellow commissioners with the additions of walls and berms in the temporary parking area. She further stated that submitting letters after hours is not fair the applicant nor to the Commission. Commissioner Dominguez stated he concurrence with his fellow Commissioners. Commissioner Douglas stated she really likes the fact that the Beach Grill will be open to the public, and she also agrees with her fellow Commissioners regarding the addition of berms and walls. Chairperson Montgomery stated he likes the transitional architecture between the project and the adjacent neighborhood.

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