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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 7, 2009 - Approved (Dominguez & Nygaard abstained) (5-0-2)

Motion to approve minutes for meeting of October 7, 2009. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. V 09-01 - BRESSI RANCH SELF STORAGE - A request for approval of a Variance to the Sign Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.41) to transfer an allocation for one 50-square foot wall sign to allow for the placement of a second 50-square foot monument sign on a single lot developed with a self storage facility located at 2500 Campbell Place, on the southeast corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real, in the P-C zone, and within Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Resolution No. 6642

Bressi Ranch Self Storage Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6642 APPROVING Variance V 09-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6642 APPROVING Variance V 09-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:43:29)

Eric Munoz, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, gave a brief presentation and introduced the property owner, Brett Gossett, Berline Properties, who also 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 L'Heureux asked if the area code will be added to the signage because of the area code change. Mr. Gossett stated it was not a bad comment. Commissioner Douglas asked about the sign on Palomar Airport Road and if there is a light on it. Mr. Gossett stated no and they are internally illuminated. Commissioner Douglas stated they are currently not light and very hard to see at night. Commissioner Baker asked what the thought process was going into the project. Mr. Gossett stated there were last minute changes and no other alternatives. Commissioner Baker stated there would have been only one monument sign allowed. Mr. Gossett stated the sign should have been at the corner but that was not allowed. Commissioner Baker stated there were a set of rules. Commissioner Baker asked Staff if the sign will be located near the driveway along El Camino Real. Chairperson Montgomery commented that the sign along Palomar Airport Road is setback quite a bit from the roadway. For this proposal, if the site lines can be determined beforehand so that trees or landscaping do not block it, along with uplighting and backlighting of the sign. Ms. Werneke stated there was concern from Staff regarding the continuity of landscaping with removing too many trees. Commissioner Douglas asked if there are any restrictions regarding uplighting of the sign. Ms. Werneke stated no. Commissioner Dominguez asked if there was any consideration given to keeping the corridor landscaping plans. Ms. Werneke stated ... Commissioner Schumacher asked if it was determined later on that trees needed to be removed would it need come before the Planning Commission. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony.

Commissioner Baker stated that a monument sign that is placed in no relation to a driveway or entrance to the property and she has a problem with that. Commissioner L'Heureux thanked Staff for the errata sheet and stated he does not have a problem with the proposal. He feels anything the Commission can do to help identify the project as a self storage facility would be beneficial. He recognizes the challenges the property poses for signage. Commissioner Nygaard stated her support for the request and concurs with Commissioner L'Heureux. Commissioner Schumacher stated his concurrence with Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner L'Heureux. Commissioner Dominguez stated he supports Commissioner Baker's concerns. He stated this issue was thoroughly discussed during the initial project approval however after careful consideration he feels he can support the application Commissioner Douglas stated she supports the project. Chairperson Montgomery stated he also supports the project. Ms. Mobaldi stated the owner's association would need to approve the removal of more trees before it is approved administratively by the Planning Director. Commissioner Baker stated that could open too many issues and she cannot support any additional wording regarding the landscaping. Mr. Neu stated that part of the issue would be from what distance would you need view the sign once the sign has been installed. Staff was trying to simply move trees as opposed to removing trees. Commissioner Nygaard stated that adding language would be reduntant. Mr. Neu...

2. CUP 09-03 - NORTH COAST CHURCH - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow North Coast Church to operate and hold worship services in a vacant 18,000 square foot suite located within an existing 40,978 square foot office/industrial building on property located at 2310 Camino Vida Roble in the P-M Zone, in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
Resolution No. 6643

North Coast Church Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6643 APPROVING CUP 09-03 for a period of 5 years, 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. 6643 APPROVING CUP 09-03 for a period of 5 years, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:50:56)

Commissioner Baker asked Ms. Esteybar to clarify the ALCUP. Ms. Esteybar stated the church would be up to 400. Commissioner Nygaard asked if the capacity is more if the applicant would need to come back before the Commission. Mr. Neu stated the parking limitations on the site would limit the number of members Commissioner Schumacher stated the CLUP would limit them to 100. Ms. Esteybar stated that was correct. Jamie Looney, RJ Realty Investors, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

3. CDP 09-03/SUP 09-01 - BUENA VISTA LIFT STATION SEWER FORCE MAIN (VC-4) - Request for the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and the approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Special Use Permit to install a new parallel segment of underground sewer force main; install a new resin liner to an existing sewer force main; and abandon in place a small section of sewer force main from the Buena Vista Lift Station (BVLS) to the east side of the Buena Vista Creek Bridge and along the eastern end of Buena Vista Lagoon, located from the BVLS southerly to the Jefferson Street/Marron Road intersection, then westerly along Jefferson Street west of the Marron Road intersection to approximately 180 feet easterly of I-5 in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6644, 6645, 6646

Buena Vista Lift Station Sewer Force Main (VC-4) Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6644 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No.6645 and 6646, APPROVING Coastal Development Permit (CDP 09-03) and Special Use Permit (SUP 09-01) 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. 6644 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No.6645 and 6646, APPROVING Coastal Development Permit (CDP 09-03) and Special Use Permit (SUP 09-01) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:06:29)

Commissioner Baker asked what the diameter is of the pipeline that will stay in place. Mr. Ahles stated the abandoned sections will be cleaned and capped and will eventually erode away with time. Commissioner Dominguez asked what the composition is of the line. Mr. Ahles stated it is ductile iron. Commissioner Douglas asked if the diameter is large enough for buildout. Mr. Ahles stated it is large enough for buildout with the exception of the area under the bridge which will be upsized when CalTrans rebuilds the bridge when the freeway is widened. Commissioner Douglas asked if the liner was a cost-effective procedure. Mr. Ahles stated yes as well as it will now have the benefit of having two lines in case something happens to one. Commissioner Nygaard asked about the 100 year flood and if there is any concern about would happen. Mr. Ahles stated the bridge is designed 2 feet higher than the 100 year flood; however if the lines were submerged it would be secure. Commissioner Domingues asked what the average daily flow. 10 million gallons a day, 26 mgd at ultimate buildout. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the chokepoint. Mr. Ahles stated there is a chokepoint to the west of I-5 but at the point it connects to a different sewer line.

Commissioner L'Heureux commented on the Envision Carlsbad report coming to the Commission in December. Mr. Neu stated that the Housing Element will be heard by the Commission at the next meeting on November 18, 2009.

Nov 04, 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 October 7, 2009 - Approved (Dominguez & Nygaard abstained) (5-0-2)

Motion to approve minutes for meeting of October 7, 2009. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

1. V 09-01 - BRESSI RANCH SELF STORAGE - A request for approval of a Variance to the Sign Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.41) to transfer an allocation for one 50-square foot wall sign to allow for the placement of a second 50-square foot monument sign on a single lot developed with a self storage facility located at 2500 Campbell Place, on the southeast corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real, in the P-C zone, and within Local Facilities Management Zone 17.
Resolution No. 6642

Bressi Ranch Self Storage Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6642 APPROVING Variance V 09-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet. Moved by Commissioner Douglas, no second required.

Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6642 APPROVING Variance V 09-01 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:43:29)

Eric Munoz, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, gave a brief presentation and introduced the property owner, Brett Gossett, Berline Properties, who also 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 L'Heureux asked if the area code will be added to the signage because of the area code change. Mr. Gossett stated it was not a bad comment. Commissioner Douglas asked about the sign on Palomar Airport Road and if there is a light on it. Mr. Gossett stated no and they are internally illuminated. Commissioner Douglas stated they are currently not light and very hard to see at night. Commissioner Baker asked what the thought process was going into the project. Mr. Gossett stated there were last minute changes and no other alternatives. Commissioner Baker stated there would have been only one monument sign allowed. Mr. Gossett stated the sign should have been at the corner but that was not allowed. Commissioner Baker stated there were a set of rules. Commissioner Baker asked Staff if the sign will be located near the driveway along El Camino Real. Chairperson Montgomery commented that the sign along Palomar Airport Road is setback quite a bit from the roadway. For this proposal, if the site lines can be determined beforehand so that trees or landscaping do not block it, along with uplighting and backlighting of the sign. Ms. Werneke stated there was concern from Staff regarding the continuity of landscaping with removing too many trees. Commissioner Douglas asked if there are any restrictions regarding uplighting of the sign. Ms. Werneke stated no. Commissioner Dominguez asked if there was any consideration given to keeping the corridor landscaping plans. Ms. Werneke stated ... Commissioner Schumacher asked if it was determined later on that trees needed to be removed would it need come before the Planning Commission. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony.

Commissioner Baker stated that a monument sign that is placed in no relation to a driveway or entrance to the property and she has a problem with that. Commissioner L'Heureux thanked Staff for the errata sheet and stated he does not have a problem with the proposal. He feels anything the Commission can do to help identify the project as a self storage facility would be beneficial. He recognizes the challenges the property poses for signage. Commissioner Nygaard stated her support for the request and concurs with Commissioner L'Heureux. Commissioner Schumacher stated his concurrence with Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner L'Heureux. Commissioner Dominguez stated he supports Commissioner Baker's concerns. He stated this issue was thoroughly discussed during the initial project approval however after careful consideration he feels he can support the application Commissioner Douglas stated she supports the project. Chairperson Montgomery stated he also supports the project. Ms. Mobaldi stated the owner's association would need to approve the removal of more trees before it is approved administratively by the Planning Director. Commissioner Baker stated that could open too many issues and she cannot support any additional wording regarding the landscaping. Mr. Neu stated that part of the issue would be from what distance would you need view the sign once the sign has been installed. Staff was trying to simply move trees as opposed to removing trees. Commissioner Nygaard stated that adding language would be reduntant. Mr. Neu...

2. CUP 09-03 - NORTH COAST CHURCH - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow North Coast Church to operate and hold worship services in a vacant 18,000 square foot suite located within an existing 40,978 square foot office/industrial building on property located at 2310 Camino Vida Roble in the P-M Zone, in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
Resolution No. 6643

North Coast Church Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6643 APPROVING CUP 09-03 for a period of 5 years, 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. 6643 APPROVING CUP 09-03 for a period of 5 years, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:50:56)

Commissioner Baker asked Ms. Esteybar to clarify the ALCUP. Ms. Esteybar stated the church would be up to 400. Commissioner Nygaard asked if the capacity is more if the applicant would need to come back before the Commission. Mr. Neu stated the parking limitations on the site would limit the number of members Commissioner Schumacher stated the CLUP would limit them to 100. Ms. Esteybar stated that was correct. Jamie Looney, RJ Realty Investors, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions.

3. CDP 09-03/SUP 09-01 - BUENA VISTA LIFT STATION SEWER FORCE MAIN (VC-4) - Request for the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and the approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Special Use Permit to install a new parallel segment of underground sewer force main; install a new resin liner to an existing sewer force main; and abandon in place a small section of sewer force main from the Buena Vista Lift Station (BVLS) to the east side of the Buena Vista Creek Bridge and along the eastern end of Buena Vista Lagoon, located from the BVLS southerly to the Jefferson Street/Marron Road intersection, then westerly along Jefferson Street west of the Marron Road intersection to approximately 180 feet easterly of I-5 in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Resolutions No. 6644, 6645, 6646

Buena Vista Lift Station Sewer Force Main (VC-4) Staff Report

Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6644 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No.6645 and 6646, APPROVING Coastal Development Permit (CDP 09-03) and Special Use Permit (SUP 09-01) 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. 6644 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No.6645 and 6646, APPROVING Coastal Development Permit (CDP 09-03) and Special Use Permit (SUP 09-01) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:06:29)

Commissioner Baker asked what the diameter is of the pipeline that will stay in place. Mr. Ahles stated the abandoned sections will be cleaned and capped and will eventually erode away with time. Commissioner Dominguez asked what the composition is of the line. Mr. Ahles stated it is ductile iron. Commissioner Douglas asked if the diameter is large enough for buildout. Mr. Ahles stated it is large enough for buildout with the exception of the area under the bridge which will be upsized when CalTrans rebuilds the bridge when the freeway is widened. Commissioner Douglas asked if the liner was a cost-effective procedure. Mr. Ahles stated yes as well as it will now have the benefit of having two lines in case something happens to one. Commissioner Nygaard asked about the 100 year flood and if there is any concern about would happen. Mr. Ahles stated the bridge is designed 2 feet higher than the 100 year flood; however if the lines were submerged it would be secure. Commissioner Domingues asked what the average daily flow. 10 million gallons a day, 26 mgd at ultimate buildout. Chairperson Montgomery asked about the chokepoint. Mr. Ahles stated there is a chokepoint to the west of I-5 but at the point it connects to a different sewer line.

Commissioner L'Heureux commented on the Envision Carlsbad report coming to the Commission in December. Mr. Neu stated that the Housing Element will be heard by the Commission at the next meeting on November 18, 2009.

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