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Roll call (9 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2010
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2010 Moved by Commissioner L'Heureux, no second required.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2010 (Approved) (Recorded at 00:10:08)
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
1.
GPA 07-02/LCPA 07-02/ZCA 07-01 - ENVISION CARLSBAD
- A request for a recommendation of approval of the Envision Carlsbad Phase 2 Draft Work Program, which consists of a comprehensive update to the Carlsbad General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 6710
Staff Report
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6710 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Envision Carlsbad Phase 2 Draft Work Program. Moved by Commissioner L'Heureux, no second required.
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6710 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Envision Carlsbad Phase 2 Draft Work Program. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:33)
Commissioner Nygaard asked about the making flexible. She stated the clearer the ordinance is the better the City will be. Mr. de Cordova explained that Staff will explore the options. Needs to be flexible yet clear. Commissioner Nygaard asked about checking the existing zoning with the proposal. Mr. DeCordova explained. Commissioner Dominguez asked about Task 5 (Draft Housing Element). In meeting compliance with SB575, He stated he would like the numbers sent by the Commission prior to it being sent to SANDAG. Mr. Neu added that the numbers are generated by SANDAG with input from the local jurisdictions. He stated that those numbers can be forwarded to the Commission as the city receives them. Commissioner Montgomery asked about Task 6. Mr. deCordova stated the Commission's input will be received at the early stages. By providing input through the General Plan, they are in fact giving input on the Land Use policies in the Coastal Zone. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the LCP update. Mr. deCordova stated there will be simultaneous updates with the LCP and the General Plan. The LCP becomes the sub-document. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the Committee for Phase 2. Mr. deCordova stated there is a charter for the committee. The recommendation is to largely keep the committee as it currently is. No facilitator, chair/vice chair, the composition of the committee 19 members, current vacancies, balance of representation. Commissioner Baker asked about the EIA comments and how that will relate to the work plan. Mr. deCordova acknowledged receipt of a letter from EIA. He stated he discussed the comments. Commissioner L'Heureux stated at the June 29th Council meeting there was comments about the Barrio. The Council would like to see some sort of focus on the Barrio with the EC3. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he would like to add the into the Work Plan. Chairperson Douglas asked about the order of the core values. Mr. deCordova stated there was not a priority ranking given to the values. Chairperson Douglas asked about the order and the working papers. Mr. deCordova stated the working papers will be mostly research, background papers. Chairperson Douglas asked when the next housing element is due. Mr. deCordova stated the timing of schedule will get to the deadline. Smart growth areas in town. Mr. deCordova stated the work program identifies area, not specific sites. Chairperson Douglas asked if the Barrio area will be added to the working papers. Mr. deCordova stated there is not included in the working papers but it has been acknowledged in the process. Chairperson Douglas opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Montgomery stated the phase 2 is very comprehensive. Congratulated staff and Committee members. Commissioner Dominguez stated he was involved in the formative parts of the this task. It is a huge undertaking but will be worthwhile. Commissioner L'Heureux stated it is a wonderful opportunity for the citizens to be involved. In order to make this work, there needs to be consensus. Chairperson Douglas stated the details that need be work out are immense.
2.
PUD 05-12(B) - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH 3.3
- Request for a determination that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Villages of La Costa Program EIR and that the Program EIR adequately describes the activity for the purposes of CEQA; and a recommendation of approval of a Planned Development Permit Amendment for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 67 single-family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North, Neighborhood 3.3, generally located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street in Local Facilities Management Zone 11. Resolution No. 6711
Staff Report
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6711 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Planned Development Permit Amendment PUD 05-12(B) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner L'Heureux, no second required.
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6711 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Planned Development Permit Amendment PUD 05-12(B) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:07:56)
No questions of Staff. Jack Henthorn, 1902 Wright Place Suite 200, Carlsbad, representing Colrich Communities, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Baker asked which neighborhoods have single stories. That requirement is related to slope edge development. Ms. Glennon stated along Rancho Santa Fe Road there are single story homes. Commissioner Dominguez stated the rear elevations are very nicely done. Chairperson Douglas opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Montgomery stated the project is nice. Schumacher said the same. Commissioner Nygaard stated this project will be a nice addition to the city. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he is in favor of the project. Complimented the applicant on the colored map depicting the homes.
3.
GPA 04-03/GPA 09-07/ZC 09-08/SDP 09-05/SUP 09-08/CUP 03-21(A)/CUP 09-07/CUP 10-05 - PALOMAR COMMONS
- Request for the recommendation of adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a recommendation of approval of a General Plan Amendment to establish a new General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC), a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change and approval of a Site Development Plan, Special Use Permit, two Conditional Use Permits, one Conditional Use Permit Amendment, and a Variance for the development of a 16.99 acre site with a 186,044 square foot commercial center located at the southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. Resolutions No. 6700, 6701, 6702, 6703, 6704, 6705, 6706, 6707, 6708, and 6709
Staff Report
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6700 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 6701, 6702, and 6703 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of General Plan Amendment 04-03, General Plan Amendment 09-07, and Zone Change 09-08 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 6704 as amended, 6705, 6706, 6707, and 6708 APPROVING Site Development Plan 09-05, Special Use Permit 09-08, Conditional Use Permit Amendment 03-21(A), Conditional Use Permit 09-07, Conditional Use Permit 10-05, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. adding pedestrian access on the southern side of the main driveway Moved by Commissioner Nygaard, no second required.
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6700 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 6701, 6702, and 6703 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of General Plan Amendment 04-03, General Plan Amendment 09-07, and Zone Change 09-08 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 6704 as amended, 6705, 6706, 6707, and 6708 APPROVING Site Development Plan 09-05, Special Use Permit 09-08, Conditional Use Permit Amendment 03-21(A), Conditional Use Permit 09-07, Conditional Use Permit 10-05, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. adding pedestrian access on the southern side of the main driveway (Approved) (Recorded at 03:25:27)
Condition No. 44 of 6704 (page 10) below "C" .."fulfilled prior to occupancy of any of the buildings." allows flexibility during the construction. Page 11, Condition No. 46, "...prior to occupancy." Both related to the signalized intersection. Commissioner Baker stated that some of the buildings do not seem to be related as they are currently placed. Mr. Lynch stated the rationale for the placement is dependant on the airport compatibility. Mr. Neu stated Staff looks at distribution of parking. Commissioner Baker asked about the grading. Commissioner Baker asked about the sign ordinance. Commissioner Schumacher asked Staff to discuss the path for pedestrian access. Mr. Lynch responded. Mr. Schumacher stated a sidewalk should be added along the south side. The applicant is working with the project to the south. Not within the Commissions purview. Condition a connection. Mr. Neu stated there would be a private easement. Problematic for the City to require it. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the ratings for the PAR and ECR. Doug Bilse, Traffic Systems Engineer, stated it operates adequately now. Commissioner Schumacher asked if once the mitigation measures are in place it will be at its threshold. Commissioner Baker asked about the new intersection. Commissioner L'Heureux asked if the other lights along PAR coordinated. Mr. Bilse stated all the lights are with the exception of PAR and ECR. Commissioner L'Heureux asked how much more traffic it will generate. Mr. Bilse explained. Commissioner Dominguez asked about the spacing between and the entrance at ECR. Mr. Bilse explained. Commissioner Dominguez asked about ADT. No credit to existing land uses. Commissioner Montgomery asked about the entrance on the west side of PAR. Colton Sudberry, 5465 Morehouse Suite, 260, San Diego, representing Sudberry Development, gave a detailed presentation and stated he would be available to answer questions. Perry Holliday, Site Development Manager for Lowes, 1530 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Baker asked about annual sales. Typically $25 to 35 million a year. Commissioner L'Heureux asked about the size of the store. It is a mid-size due to the square footage. Commissioner L'Heureux asked how this store will be a green building. Ms. Holliday stated this store will have 7 prerequisites and 20 points incorporated. Do not want to seek LEED certification. Chairperson Douglas asked about the traffic counts. Andy Slaffy. 4540 Kearney Villa Road, San Diego, explained the traffic counts. Commissioner Baker asked about queing. Commissioner L'Heureux asked about the second entrance along PAR. Commissioner Dominguez Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, stated he is agreeable to adding a sidewalk along the southern part of the project closest to the residential. He also commented on the requested variance for the signage. Chairperson Douglas opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Montgomery stated the site requires an excessive amount of grading but this projects warrants it. With the aviation constraints and avigation easements he can understand why the buildings were placed where they were. He is generally in favor of approving the GPA and Zone Change however is not sure about the sign variance. Commissioner Schumacher stated he tends to agree with Commissioner Montgomery's comments. He is in support of the project. Commissioner Baker stated it is a difficult site. She feels this project works and how this is planned. She can support the project and would like to see some connectivity with the adjacent properties. She is not opposed to sign but is not supportive of the variance. Commissioner Dominguez stated that given the site the applicant has done an admirable job with it. The additional ADT could be problematic. He feels ambivalent about the lack of publicity with this project. He is concerned with the request for the variance. Commissioner Nygaard feels the applicant has done a good job explaining the issues the Commission has grappled with. She stated the sign request bothers her but does not know what can be done. She is supportive of the project. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he does not have a problem with a lot of the concept of this project except for the General Plan Amendment. The community made a decision many years ago about big box stores. One of the good things about this location is that it is removed from residential uses. He is having real difficult time in justifying the general plan amendment. If it is based on the need for tax dollars. He is apprehensive about doing this in a piece meal fashion. Chairperson Douglas stated she likes the project on that site. She feels this project satisfies a need for the city's residents. She is comfortable with the traffic issues. She stated the applicant has done enough for public comments and input. Mr. Neu stated that in regards to the creation on the General Commercial zone... Commissioner Dominguez stated the Costco building was thrown into the referendum. Mr. Neu explained. Commissioner L'Heureux commented that in creating the General Commercial zone if it was not articulated to not be near residential. Mr. Neu explained. Commissioner Montgomery commented/asked about outdoor eating areas. Mr. Lynch stated there are not any restrictions on the outdoor eating. Commissioner Montgomery stated he would like the potential tenants to have the option for outdoor eating.
Variance Discussion Commissioner Montgomery stated the smaller sign is fine with the addition of street monumentation. Commissioner Schumacher stated it is a huge sign. Because of the large setback he can see where it would be acceptable but it is a large variance. He is open to working with Lowe's Commissioner Montgomery asked if a variance could be for the letters "OWES" and the L" is larger. Commissioner Baker stated on principle she does not like the idea of a variance. She appreciates the idea of working with the applicant and coming to an agreement. Commissioner Dominguez commented some compromise on the size of the letters and providing additional monument signs. Commissioner Nygaard stated the sign proposed is too big. Commissioner Baker asked if the applicant can work with Staff and Planning Director to come to an agreement and then bring that back to the Commission. Commission L'Heureux stated a sign that meets the sign ordinance requirements along with the some strategically placed monument signs would be acceptable. Chairperson Douglas stated she is agreeable to the suggestion by Commissioner Baker. Ms. Mobaldi stated that for the Commissioners that voted against the project, it would not be appropriate to to vote on the Variance. Ms. Holliday requested that they work with Staff and come back a future date with a proposal for the sign.
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission continue V 10-01 to August 4, 2010 Moved by Commissioner Nygaard, seconded by .
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission continue V 10-01 to August 4, 2010 (Approved) (Recorded at 03:40:28)
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Roll call (9 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2010
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2010 Moved by Commissioner L'Heureux, no second required.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2010 (Approved) (Recorded at 00:10:08)
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
1.
GPA 07-02/LCPA 07-02/ZCA 07-01 - ENVISION CARLSBAD
- A request for a recommendation of approval of the Envision Carlsbad Phase 2 Draft Work Program, which consists of a comprehensive update to the Carlsbad General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 6710
Staff Report
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6710 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Envision Carlsbad Phase 2 Draft Work Program. Moved by Commissioner L'Heureux, no second required.
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6710 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Envision Carlsbad Phase 2 Draft Work Program. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:33)
Commissioner Nygaard asked about the making flexible. She stated the clearer the ordinance is the better the City will be. Mr. de Cordova explained that Staff will explore the options. Needs to be flexible yet clear. Commissioner Nygaard asked about checking the existing zoning with the proposal. Mr. DeCordova explained. Commissioner Dominguez asked about Task 5 (Draft Housing Element). In meeting compliance with SB575, He stated he would like the numbers sent by the Commission prior to it being sent to SANDAG. Mr. Neu added that the numbers are generated by SANDAG with input from the local jurisdictions. He stated that those numbers can be forwarded to the Commission as the city receives them. Commissioner Montgomery asked about Task 6. Mr. deCordova stated the Commission's input will be received at the early stages. By providing input through the General Plan, they are in fact giving input on the Land Use policies in the Coastal Zone. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the LCP update. Mr. deCordova stated there will be simultaneous updates with the LCP and the General Plan. The LCP becomes the sub-document. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the Committee for Phase 2. Mr. deCordova stated there is a charter for the committee. The recommendation is to largely keep the committee as it currently is. No facilitator, chair/vice chair, the composition of the committee 19 members, current vacancies, balance of representation. Commissioner Baker asked about the EIA comments and how that will relate to the work plan. Mr. deCordova acknowledged receipt of a letter from EIA. He stated he discussed the comments. Commissioner L'Heureux stated at the June 29th Council meeting there was comments about the Barrio. The Council would like to see some sort of focus on the Barrio with the EC3. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he would like to add the into the Work Plan. Chairperson Douglas asked about the order of the core values. Mr. deCordova stated there was not a priority ranking given to the values. Chairperson Douglas asked about the order and the working papers. Mr. deCordova stated the working papers will be mostly research, background papers. Chairperson Douglas asked when the next housing element is due. Mr. deCordova stated the timing of schedule will get to the deadline. Smart growth areas in town. Mr. deCordova stated the work program identifies area, not specific sites. Chairperson Douglas asked if the Barrio area will be added to the working papers. Mr. deCordova stated there is not included in the working papers but it has been acknowledged in the process. Chairperson Douglas opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Montgomery stated the phase 2 is very comprehensive. Congratulated staff and Committee members. Commissioner Dominguez stated he was involved in the formative parts of the this task. It is a huge undertaking but will be worthwhile. Commissioner L'Heureux stated it is a wonderful opportunity for the citizens to be involved. In order to make this work, there needs to be consensus. Chairperson Douglas stated the details that need be work out are immense.
2.
PUD 05-12(B) - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH 3.3
- Request for a determination that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Villages of La Costa Program EIR and that the Program EIR adequately describes the activity for the purposes of CEQA; and a recommendation of approval of a Planned Development Permit Amendment for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 67 single-family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North, Neighborhood 3.3, generally located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street in Local Facilities Management Zone 11. Resolution No. 6711
Staff Report
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6711 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Planned Development Permit Amendment PUD 05-12(B) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Moved by Commissioner L'Heureux, no second required.
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6711 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Planned Development Permit Amendment PUD 05-12(B) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:07:56)
No questions of Staff. Jack Henthorn, 1902 Wright Place Suite 200, Carlsbad, representing Colrich Communities, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Baker asked which neighborhoods have single stories. That requirement is related to slope edge development. Ms. Glennon stated along Rancho Santa Fe Road there are single story homes. Commissioner Dominguez stated the rear elevations are very nicely done. Chairperson Douglas opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Montgomery stated the project is nice. Schumacher said the same. Commissioner Nygaard stated this project will be a nice addition to the city. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he is in favor of the project. Complimented the applicant on the colored map depicting the homes.
3.
GPA 04-03/GPA 09-07/ZC 09-08/SDP 09-05/SUP 09-08/CUP 03-21(A)/CUP 09-07/CUP 10-05 - PALOMAR COMMONS
- Request for the recommendation of adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a recommendation of approval of a General Plan Amendment to establish a new General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC), a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change and approval of a Site Development Plan, Special Use Permit, two Conditional Use Permits, one Conditional Use Permit Amendment, and a Variance for the development of a 16.99 acre site with a 186,044 square foot commercial center located at the southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. Resolutions No. 6700, 6701, 6702, 6703, 6704, 6705, 6706, 6707, 6708, and 6709
Staff Report
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6700 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 6701, 6702, and 6703 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of General Plan Amendment 04-03, General Plan Amendment 09-07, and Zone Change 09-08 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 6704 as amended, 6705, 6706, 6707, and 6708 APPROVING Site Development Plan 09-05, Special Use Permit 09-08, Conditional Use Permit Amendment 03-21(A), Conditional Use Permit 09-07, Conditional Use Permit 10-05, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. adding pedestrian access on the southern side of the main driveway Moved by Commissioner Nygaard, no second required.
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 6700 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 6701, 6702, and 6703 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of General Plan Amendment 04-03, General Plan Amendment 09-07, and Zone Change 09-08 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 6704 as amended, 6705, 6706, 6707, and 6708 APPROVING Site Development Plan 09-05, Special Use Permit 09-08, Conditional Use Permit Amendment 03-21(A), Conditional Use Permit 09-07, Conditional Use Permit 10-05, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. adding pedestrian access on the southern side of the main driveway (Approved) (Recorded at 03:25:27)
Condition No. 44 of 6704 (page 10) below "C" .."fulfilled prior to occupancy of any of the buildings." allows flexibility during the construction. Page 11, Condition No. 46, "...prior to occupancy." Both related to the signalized intersection. Commissioner Baker stated that some of the buildings do not seem to be related as they are currently placed. Mr. Lynch stated the rationale for the placement is dependant on the airport compatibility. Mr. Neu stated Staff looks at distribution of parking. Commissioner Baker asked about the grading. Commissioner Baker asked about the sign ordinance. Commissioner Schumacher asked Staff to discuss the path for pedestrian access. Mr. Lynch responded. Mr. Schumacher stated a sidewalk should be added along the south side. The applicant is working with the project to the south. Not within the Commissions purview. Condition a connection. Mr. Neu stated there would be a private easement. Problematic for the City to require it. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the ratings for the PAR and ECR. Doug Bilse, Traffic Systems Engineer, stated it operates adequately now. Commissioner Schumacher asked if once the mitigation measures are in place it will be at its threshold. Commissioner Baker asked about the new intersection. Commissioner L'Heureux asked if the other lights along PAR coordinated. Mr. Bilse stated all the lights are with the exception of PAR and ECR. Commissioner L'Heureux asked how much more traffic it will generate. Mr. Bilse explained. Commissioner Dominguez asked about the spacing between and the entrance at ECR. Mr. Bilse explained. Commissioner Dominguez asked about ADT. No credit to existing land uses. Commissioner Montgomery asked about the entrance on the west side of PAR. Colton Sudberry, 5465 Morehouse Suite, 260, San Diego, representing Sudberry Development, gave a detailed presentation and stated he would be available to answer questions. Perry Holliday, Site Development Manager for Lowes, 1530 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Baker asked about annual sales. Typically $25 to 35 million a year. Commissioner L'Heureux asked about the size of the store. It is a mid-size due to the square footage. Commissioner L'Heureux asked how this store will be a green building. Ms. Holliday stated this store will have 7 prerequisites and 20 points incorporated. Do not want to seek LEED certification. Chairperson Douglas asked about the traffic counts. Andy Slaffy. 4540 Kearney Villa Road, San Diego, explained the traffic counts. Commissioner Baker asked about queing. Commissioner L'Heureux asked about the second entrance along PAR. Commissioner Dominguez Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3152 Lionshead Avenue, stated he is agreeable to adding a sidewalk along the southern part of the project closest to the residential. He also commented on the requested variance for the signage. Chairperson Douglas opened and closed public testimony. Commissioner Montgomery stated the site requires an excessive amount of grading but this projects warrants it. With the aviation constraints and avigation easements he can understand why the buildings were placed where they were. He is generally in favor of approving the GPA and Zone Change however is not sure about the sign variance. Commissioner Schumacher stated he tends to agree with Commissioner Montgomery's comments. He is in support of the project. Commissioner Baker stated it is a difficult site. She feels this project works and how this is planned. She can support the project and would like to see some connectivity with the adjacent properties. She is not opposed to sign but is not supportive of the variance. Commissioner Dominguez stated that given the site the applicant has done an admirable job with it. The additional ADT could be problematic. He feels ambivalent about the lack of publicity with this project. He is concerned with the request for the variance. Commissioner Nygaard feels the applicant has done a good job explaining the issues the Commission has grappled with. She stated the sign request bothers her but does not know what can be done. She is supportive of the project. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he does not have a problem with a lot of the concept of this project except for the General Plan Amendment. The community made a decision many years ago about big box stores. One of the good things about this location is that it is removed from residential uses. He is having real difficult time in justifying the general plan amendment. If it is based on the need for tax dollars. He is apprehensive about doing this in a piece meal fashion. Chairperson Douglas stated she likes the project on that site. She feels this project satisfies a need for the city's residents. She is comfortable with the traffic issues. She stated the applicant has done enough for public comments and input. Mr. Neu stated that in regards to the creation on the General Commercial zone... Commissioner Dominguez stated the Costco building was thrown into the referendum. Mr. Neu explained. Commissioner L'Heureux commented that in creating the General Commercial zone if it was not articulated to not be near residential. Mr. Neu explained. Commissioner Montgomery commented/asked about outdoor eating areas. Mr. Lynch stated there are not any restrictions on the outdoor eating. Commissioner Montgomery stated he would like the potential tenants to have the option for outdoor eating.
Variance Discussion Commissioner Montgomery stated the smaller sign is fine with the addition of street monumentation. Commissioner Schumacher stated it is a huge sign. Because of the large setback he can see where it would be acceptable but it is a large variance. He is open to working with Lowe's Commissioner Montgomery asked if a variance could be for the letters "OWES" and the L" is larger. Commissioner Baker stated on principle she does not like the idea of a variance. She appreciates the idea of working with the applicant and coming to an agreement. Commissioner Dominguez commented some compromise on the size of the letters and providing additional monument signs. Commissioner Nygaard stated the sign proposed is too big. Commissioner Baker asked if the applicant can work with Staff and Planning Director to come to an agreement and then bring that back to the Commission. Commission L'Heureux stated a sign that meets the sign ordinance requirements along with the some strategically placed monument signs would be acceptable. Chairperson Douglas stated she is agreeable to the suggestion by Commissioner Baker. Ms. Mobaldi stated that for the Commissioners that voted against the project, it would not be appropriate to to vote on the Variance. Ms. Holliday requested that they work with Staff and come back a future date with a proposal for the sign.
Motion to approve that the Planning Commission continue V 10-01 to August 4, 2010 Moved by Commissioner Nygaard, seconded by .
Vote to approve that the Planning Commission continue V 10-01 to August 4, 2010 (Approved) (Recorded at 03:40:28)
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