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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200618_PC_MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes June 18, 2020 7 of 9 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 Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 2020 8 of 9 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.