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is one of the busiest stations in the City. Most calls occur during the day. On average, two to three calls occur
between 10 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
In reply to Chair Koetting's query, Battalion Chief Lucas related that the big rig (or truck) responds to 1,400 to 1,500
calls per year.
In response to Vice Chair Weigand's questions, Battalion Chief Lucas stated the existing station's service area is
bounded by 15th Street. The truck at the new fire station will respond to calls from the west side of the City. The
engine responds to calls from 15th Street to Industrial, up to 17th Street and in the Dover neighborhood south of
Pacific Coast Highway. The Council reviewed response times for the new location of Fire Station No. 2 and they
meet applicable standards. The new location is approximately 0.3 miles from the existing location.
In answer to Commissioner Klaustermeier's inquiry, Battalion Chief Lucas indicated sirens are employed when
necessary. After hours, sirens are not typically employed. Standard operating procedures have most responses
listed as Code 2 responses, meaning lights and sirens are not employed. A Code 3 response means the situation
is acute. Fire personnel are required to test sirens daily, and tests typically occur around 9 a.m. Deputy Community
Development Director Campbell added that the Municipal Code exempts activities conducted on public property
from the Noise Ordinance. Condition of Approval No. 21 should be deleted.
Chair Koetting closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Commissioner Kleiman and seconded by Commissioner Ellmore to approve the staff
recommendation with the deletion of Condition of Approval No. 21.
AYES: Koetting, Weigand, Lowrey, Ellmore, Klaustermeier, and Kleiman
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Rosene
In answer to Chair Koetting's question, Senior Engineer Tauscher reported that plans would be resubmitted to the
Community Development Department in July 2020. The City Council is anticipated to award a construction contract
in Fall 2020, construction is expected to begin in Winter 2020/21, and construction is expected to be complete in
Spring 2022.
ITEM NO. 5. ZONING CODE AND LCP AMENDMENTS RELATED TO CORRECTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS
AND INCONSISTENCIES (PA2019-055)
Site Location: Citywide
Summary:
Amendments to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan)
to provide code clarification and corrections, and to resolve inconsistencies between the Zoning Code and
the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan. The amendments relate to minimum lot size and
dimensions, overlay zoning districts, and public hearing notification requirements.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15378.
The proposed action is also exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because
it has no potential to a have a significant effect on the environment;
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-024 recommending the City Council approve Code Amendment
No. CA2019-001; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-025 recommending the City Council authorize staff to submit Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2019-001 to the California Coastal Commission.
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell reported staff considers the amendments routine clean up
items. Staff proposes to change the minimum lot size exception in the Local Coastal Program (LCP) so that it is
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consistent with the Zoning Code; to clarify overlay districts that they may also be less restrictive than the base
zones; to clarify noticing requirements when a large number of properties are affected; and to clarify procedural
requirements for processing Zoning Code amendments. Staff will take Mr. Mosher's comments under advisement.
Chair Koetting disclosed communications with staff. Remaining Commissioners disclosed no ex parte
communications.
Chair Koetting opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher questioned the policy of applying the subdivision note on packet page 39 to residential properties only.
Footnote 6 is misplaced, and perhaps the reference to Title 19 should refer to Section 21.30.25. The reference to
an amendment to the General Plan should probably refer to an amendment to the Coastal Land Use Plan. The
language about not resulting in additional dwelling units is not clear.
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell explained that the footnote is a copy of text from the Zoning
Code. If a lot was subdivided and allows a single-family home, it could return to the underlying lot configuration.
The reference to a General Plan amendment is purposeful because a General Plan amendment is needed to allow
subdivisions that increase intensity within a statistical area. The proposed language was inadvertently omitted
from the LCP.
Chair Koetting closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Secretary Lowrey and seconded by Commissioner Ellmore to approve the staff
recommendation.
AYES: Koetting, Weigand, Lowrey, Ellmore, Klaustermeier, and Kleiman
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Rosene
Chair Koetting congratulated Commissioners Weigand and Ellmore upon their recent reappointment to the
Planning Commission by the City Council.
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
None
ITEM NO. 7 REPORT BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR REQUEST FOR MATTERS
WHICH A PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA.
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell reported on June 23, 2020, the City Council will consider the
legal nonconforming sign abatement amendment. The Housing Element Update Advisory Committee is
scheduled to meet in-person on July 1st. The City has executed a contract with a consultant for the Housing
Element Update, and kickoff meetings have been held. Staff hopes to have a full and complete project description
for the Housing Element Update by October. The July 9th Planning Commission agenda includes the election of
officers. Principal Planner Gregg Ramirez will retire from the City on June 19th.
ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
None
X. ADJOURNMENT – 8:20 p.m.