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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 August 19, 2009 - Approved (Montgomery abstained/ Douglas absent) (5-0-2)

Motion to approve - August 19, 2009 Moved by Commissioner Dominguez, seconded by Commissioner Nygaard.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

1. CUP 04-02(A)x1 - K1 SPEED INDOOR KART RACING - Request for a retroactive five-year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 04-02(A) to allow for the continued operation of the K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing use at 6212 Corte del Abeto in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
Resolution No. 6613

K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6613 APPROVING a retroactive five year extension of CUP 04-02(A) 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. 6613 APPROVING a retroactive five year extension of CUP 04-02(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:09:03)

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

2. CUP 03-18(A)x1 - PINE AVENUE PARK TEMPORARY BUILDINGS - Request for a five-year extension of CUP 03-18(A) to allow the continued use of temporary, mobile buildings and extend in perpetuity a proposed permanent restroom and storage building at Pine Avenue Park, 801 Pine Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
Resolution No. 6638

Pine Avenue Park Temporary Buildings Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6638 APPROVING a five-year extension and an extension in perpetuity of CUP 03-18(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Dominguez, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6638 APPROVING a five-year extension and an extension in perpetuity of CUP 03-18(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:31:00)

Mr. Garcia made a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Montgomery opened public testimony. John DiGiacomo, , stated the location of the restrooms, the passive areas make the park desirable to the neighbors of the facility. The facilities are redundant and the money should go towards finishing the passive Theresa Childs, 3341 Madison Street, concurred with the previous speaker. She stated most people who use the park are not from the area. She requested more information to the placement of the restrooms prior to voting on the item. The majority of the people use the children's play area. Chairperson Montgomery asked Staff to respond. Mr. Garcia stated the placement of the permanent placement of the restroom as in the center of the site. Mark Steyeart, Parks and Recreation Department, stated that when the Master Plan was approved there was an ornamental garden; however since that time, a plan was developed to expand the ornamental garden. That was recommended for approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission. That project is currently unfunded in the Capital Improvement Program. In terms of use of the park there were conditions or agreements that those fields would not be scheduled as much as other parks in the City. The fields are heavily used each day. As for the placement of the restroom, the City Council asked for plumbing in the area as asked for with this project. The modular unit will be eliminated. The Commission already approved the site for the permanent facility. Commissioner L'Heureux asked for clarification. Commissioner Nygaard asked why the plan would be approved indefinitely. Mr. Neu stated in 2006 the CUP process was modified to allow most CUPs to be approved without an expiration date. For City facilities there was a recognition that those facilities would be permanent. Commissioner Dominguez asked where the project is in the CIP budget. Mr. Steyeart stated it would begin next year. Chairperson Montgomery stated the Commission

3. CUP 01-22(A)x1 - AVIARA PARK TEMPORARY BUILDING - Request for a five-year extension of CUP 01-22(A) to allow the continued use of a temporary, mobile building at Aviara Park, 6440 Ambrosia Lane, in the Mello I Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in Local Facilities Management Zone 19.
Resolution No. 6637

Aviara Park Temporary Building Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6637 APPROVING a five-year extension of CUP 01-22(A) 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. 6637 APPROVING a five-year extension of CUP 01-22(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:09:12)

4. SUP 05-18x1 - BRESSI RANCH PLANNING AREA 2 - Request for a three year extension of a Special Use Permit for the development of a 23.086-acre site with eight office/industrial buildings totaling 390,000 square feet and a parking deck on property located in Bressi Ranch Planning Area 2, north of Town Garden Road, south of Gateway Road, east of El Camino Real, and west of Alicante Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Resolution No. 6628

Bressi Ranch Planning Area 2 Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6628 APPROVING a three year extension of Special Use Permit 05-18 from November 7, 2009 to November 7, 2012, 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. 6628 APPROVING a three year extension of Special Use Permit 05-18 from November 7, 2009 to November 7, 2012, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:09:20)

5. Planning Commission discussion to consider recommending to the City Council that they direct staff to prepare a policy or regulation that would adopt solar or other green building standards for new projects.

Forwarded recommendation to City Council for consideration.

Mr. Neu discussed the green building standards. Commissioner Dominguez asked if it would help or hinder the General Plan process. Mr. Neu stated it may help, however they are aware that there will be policies and procedures to address that. Building officials are weary of adding anything at this time. Commissioner Nygaard asked by any council incentives. Mr. Neu stated there are 2 buildings that are LEED. The requests have not been many. Commissioner L'Heureux commented that many cities and counties are requiring this as mandatory requirements, and what the experience rate is. Mr. Neu clarified what the table is explaining. Commissioner Baker stated she would like to forward this to City Council. Chairperson Montgomery stated he somewhat concurs with Commissioner Baker; however he stated that it takes awhile to iron out codes that are inappropriate or place a burden. He stated he would like to see a solar policy adopted. Commissioner Schumacher referred to page 15 and asked if it appears to be an accurate reflection of what the City has been doing, and if would change once the General Plan update is complete. Mr. Neu stated he does. Commissioner L'Heureux stated one of the themes from the EC3 is the green/sustainability leadership. He feels the City should take the time now to start working on those issues as opposed to later on. Commissioner Dominguez stated the issues are interrelated to all aspects of Planning. The Envision Carlsbad process is demanding those steps be taken.

Motion to approve 5. Planning Commission discussion to consider recommending to the City Council that they direct staff to prepare a policy or regulation that would adopt solar or other green building standards for new projects. Moved by Commissioner Dominguez, seconded by .

Vote to approve 5. Planning Commission discussion to consider recommending to the City Council that they direct staff to prepare a policy or regulation that would adopt solar or other green building standards for new projects. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:02:01)

Envision Carlsbad group discussed the documents received by the Planning Commission. The surveys and workshops held were very informative. Ms. Mobaldi stated no decision was made for RV parking along Carlsbad Boulevard. Staff is creating an ordinance for RV parking to limit the time to less than 72 hours. Commissioner Baker asked if it could be a limited area for RV parking. Ms. Mobaldi stated that is a possibility.

Sep 02, 2009 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 August 19, 2009 - Approved (Montgomery abstained/ Douglas absent) (5-0-2)

Motion to approve - August 19, 2009 Moved by Commissioner Dominguez, seconded by Commissioner Nygaard.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

1. CUP 04-02(A)x1 - K1 SPEED INDOOR KART RACING - Request for a retroactive five-year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 04-02(A) to allow for the continued operation of the K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing use at 6212 Corte del Abeto in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
Resolution No. 6613

K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6613 APPROVING a retroactive five year extension of CUP 04-02(A) 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. 6613 APPROVING a retroactive five year extension of CUP 04-02(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:09:03)

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

2. CUP 03-18(A)x1 - PINE AVENUE PARK TEMPORARY BUILDINGS - Request for a five-year extension of CUP 03-18(A) to allow the continued use of temporary, mobile buildings and extend in perpetuity a proposed permanent restroom and storage building at Pine Avenue Park, 801 Pine Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
Resolution No. 6638

Pine Avenue Park Temporary Buildings Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6638 APPROVING a five-year extension and an extension in perpetuity of CUP 03-18(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner Dominguez, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6638 APPROVING a five-year extension and an extension in perpetuity of CUP 03-18(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:31:00)

Mr. Garcia made a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Montgomery opened public testimony. John DiGiacomo, , stated the location of the restrooms, the passive areas make the park desirable to the neighbors of the facility. The facilities are redundant and the money should go towards finishing the passive Theresa Childs, 3341 Madison Street, concurred with the previous speaker. She stated most people who use the park are not from the area. She requested more information to the placement of the restrooms prior to voting on the item. The majority of the people use the children's play area. Chairperson Montgomery asked Staff to respond. Mr. Garcia stated the placement of the permanent placement of the restroom as in the center of the site. Mark Steyeart, Parks and Recreation Department, stated that when the Master Plan was approved there was an ornamental garden; however since that time, a plan was developed to expand the ornamental garden. That was recommended for approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission. That project is currently unfunded in the Capital Improvement Program. In terms of use of the park there were conditions or agreements that those fields would not be scheduled as much as other parks in the City. The fields are heavily used each day. As for the placement of the restroom, the City Council asked for plumbing in the area as asked for with this project. The modular unit will be eliminated. The Commission already approved the site for the permanent facility. Commissioner L'Heureux asked for clarification. Commissioner Nygaard asked why the plan would be approved indefinitely. Mr. Neu stated in 2006 the CUP process was modified to allow most CUPs to be approved without an expiration date. For City facilities there was a recognition that those facilities would be permanent. Commissioner Dominguez asked where the project is in the CIP budget. Mr. Steyeart stated it would begin next year. Chairperson Montgomery stated the Commission

3. CUP 01-22(A)x1 - AVIARA PARK TEMPORARY BUILDING - Request for a five-year extension of CUP 01-22(A) to allow the continued use of a temporary, mobile building at Aviara Park, 6440 Ambrosia Lane, in the Mello I Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in Local Facilities Management Zone 19.
Resolution No. 6637

Aviara Park Temporary Building Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6637 APPROVING a five-year extension of CUP 01-22(A) 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. 6637 APPROVING a five-year extension of CUP 01-22(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:09:12)

4. SUP 05-18x1 - BRESSI RANCH PLANNING AREA 2 - Request for a three year extension of a Special Use Permit for the development of a 23.086-acre site with eight office/industrial buildings totaling 390,000 square feet and a parking deck on property located in Bressi Ranch Planning Area 2, north of Town Garden Road, south of Gateway Road, east of El Camino Real, and west of Alicante Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Resolution No. 6628

Bressi Ranch Planning Area 2 Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6628 APPROVING a three year extension of Special Use Permit 05-18 from November 7, 2009 to November 7, 2012, 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. 6628 APPROVING a three year extension of Special Use Permit 05-18 from November 7, 2009 to November 7, 2012, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:09:20)

5. Planning Commission discussion to consider recommending to the City Council that they direct staff to prepare a policy or regulation that would adopt solar or other green building standards for new projects.

Forwarded recommendation to City Council for consideration.

Mr. Neu discussed the green building standards. Commissioner Dominguez asked if it would help or hinder the General Plan process. Mr. Neu stated it may help, however they are aware that there will be policies and procedures to address that. Building officials are weary of adding anything at this time. Commissioner Nygaard asked by any council incentives. Mr. Neu stated there are 2 buildings that are LEED. The requests have not been many. Commissioner L'Heureux commented that many cities and counties are requiring this as mandatory requirements, and what the experience rate is. Mr. Neu clarified what the table is explaining. Commissioner Baker stated she would like to forward this to City Council. Chairperson Montgomery stated he somewhat concurs with Commissioner Baker; however he stated that it takes awhile to iron out codes that are inappropriate or place a burden. He stated he would like to see a solar policy adopted. Commissioner Schumacher referred to page 15 and asked if it appears to be an accurate reflection of what the City has been doing, and if would change once the General Plan update is complete. Mr. Neu stated he does. Commissioner L'Heureux stated one of the themes from the EC3 is the green/sustainability leadership. He feels the City should take the time now to start working on those issues as opposed to later on. Commissioner Dominguez stated the issues are interrelated to all aspects of Planning. The Envision Carlsbad process is demanding those steps be taken.

Motion to approve 5. Planning Commission discussion to consider recommending to the City Council that they direct staff to prepare a policy or regulation that would adopt solar or other green building standards for new projects. Moved by Commissioner Dominguez, seconded by .

Vote to approve 5. Planning Commission discussion to consider recommending to the City Council that they direct staff to prepare a policy or regulation that would adopt solar or other green building standards for new projects. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:02:01)

Envision Carlsbad group discussed the documents received by the Planning Commission. The surveys and workshops held were very informative. Ms. Mobaldi stated no decision was made for RV parking along Carlsbad Boulevard. Staff is creating an ordinance for RV parking to limit the time to less than 72 hours. Commissioner Baker asked if it could be a limited area for RV parking. Ms. Mobaldi stated that is a possibility.

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