CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

July 13, 2016

A.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR TOUR OF INSPECTION

PRESENT:

Commissioners: Paterson, Lehman, LePage and Goodhue

ABSENT:

Martin

STAFF PRESENT:

B.

Marc Wiener, Acting Planning & Building Director

Ashley Hobson, Contract Planner
Matthew Sundt, Contract Planner
Catherine Tarone, Assistant Planner
Cortina Whitmore, Planning Commission Secretary

TOUR OF INSPECTION
The Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. and then toured the following sites:

C.

DR 16-32/UP 16-34 (Leidig/Draper), SWC of Dolores & 5th; Blk:55, Lot: 1-4
SI 16-180 (Brophys Tavern), NEC of 4th Ave. & San Carlos St.; Blk: 35, Lots: pt. of
7, 8, 17 & 18 and all of 10, 12,14,16
DS 16-101 (Carmel Plaza), Ocean Ave. SEC of Ocean and Mission; Blk: 78, Lot:
All
DS 16-235 (Swift),Mission St. 2 SE of 10th Ave.; Blk: 118, Lots: W half of 2 & 4

ROLL CALL
Chairman Goodhue called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.

D.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the audience joined Commission Members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

E.

ANNOUCNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
N/A

F.

APPEARANCES
N/A

G.

CONSENT AGENDA
Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted upon by
the Commission in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the
Commission action unless a member of the Commission, staff, or public requests specific
items be discussed and removed from the Consent Agenda. It is understood that the staff
recommends approval of all consent items. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved
by the Commission shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as
recommended.
1. Draft minutes from the June 8, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting.
2. DS 16-153 (OBrien)
Claudio Ortiz Design Group
Lincoln St., 5 SE of 12th
Blk:136, Lot:12
APN: 010-171-016

Consideration of Final Design Study (DS 16153), Variance, and Coastal Development Permit
applications for alterations to an existing
residence located in the Single-Family
Residential (R-1) Zoning District

3. DS 16-172 (Entis)
Claudio Ortiz Design Group
Casanova St., 2 SW of 12th
Blk: AA, Lot: 3
APN: 010-281-003

Consideration of a Final Design Study (DS 16172) and associated Coastal Development Permit
for demolition of an existing residence in the
Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District

Commissioner LePage moved to accept Consent Item #1 and #3. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Paterson and carried the following vote: 4-0-1-0.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:

COMMISSIONERS: LEHMAN, LEPAGE, PATERSON & GOODHUE

COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMISSIONERS: MARTIN
COMMISSIONERS: NONE

Chair Goodhue recused from DS 16-153 (OBrien)

Commissioner LePage moved to accept Consent Item #2, DS 16-153 (OBrien)
Commissioner Paterson seconded the motion and carried the following vote: 3-0-11.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:

COMMISSIONERS: LEHMAN, LEPAGE & PATERSON

COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMISSIONERS: MARTIN
COMMISSIONERS: GOODHUE

H.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. SI 16-180 (Brophys Tavern)

Stanley Gray
NEC of 4th Ave. & San Carlos
Blk: 35, Lots: part of 7, 8, 17 &
18 and all of 10, 12, 14, 16
APN: 010-123-014

Consideration of a Commercial Sign

Application (SI 16-180) for installation of
second wall-mounted business sign

Catherine Tarone, Assistant Planner presented the staff report and summarized property
sign history.
Speaker #1: Applicant, Stanley Gray noted the previous second sign at the location was
stolen and was available for questions from the Commission.
Chair Goodhue opened public hearing, seeing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The Commission held brief discussion.
Commissioner Paterson moved to accept SI 16-180 (Brophys Tavern) as presented.
Commissioner Lehman seconded the motion and carried the following vote: 3-1-1-0.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:

COMMISSIONERS: PATERSON, LEHMAN & GOODHUE

COMMISSIONERS: LEPAGE
COMMISSIONERS: MARTIN
COMMISSIONERS: NONE

2. DS 16-235 (Swift)
Ross Roofing
Mission St., 2 SE of 10th Ave.
Blk: 118, Lot: W half of 2 & 4
APN: 010-075-018

Consideration of Design Study (DS 16235) referral to the Planning Commission

for the replacement of an existing
composition shingle roof.

Ashley Hobson, Contract Planner provided staff report. Ms. Hobson summarized the
proposed roof design and noted the design does not comply with the City code in regards
to material choice and consistency and noted staff recommends a complete wood roof.
Speaker #1: Keith Larson, Applicant summarized project.
Speaker #2: Owner, Barry Swift clarified proposed design.

The Commission held discussion. Commissioner LePage noted proposed materials are
inconsistent with the Citys design guidelines and expressed a complete wood
replacement was appropriate. Commissioners Paterson and Lehman both expressed their
preference for the use of one material to reroof the entire structure.
Commissioner LePage moved to approval DS 16-235 (Swift) for a reroof on all roof
planes of the residence in either composition or wood shingles that are thick and will
cast heavy shadow. Motion seconded by Commissioner Paterson and carried the
following vote: 4-0-1-0.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:

COMMISSIONERS: LEHMAN, PATERSON, LEPAGE

& GOODHUE
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMISSIONERS: MARTIN
COMMISSIONERS: NONE

3. DR 16-32/ SI 16-034 (Leidig-Draper)

Erik Dyar
Monte Verde St. 2 SW of 13th
Block:146, Lots: 3,5 & pt. of 7
APN: 010-176-016

Consideration of Design Review (DR 16-32),

Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit
(UP 16-34) applications to demolish an
existing commercial building in order to
construct a new mixed-use building that
includes commercial space, eight dwelling
units, and an underground parking garage.
The project site is located in the Service
Commercial (SC) Zoning District.

Marc Wiener, Interim Planning Director presented staff report and answered questions
from the Commission.
Speaker#1: Applicant/Architect, Erik Dyar summarized the project and materials. Mr.
Dyar noted the Carmel Foundation will manage the low income units.
Speaker #2: Project Landscape Architect provided further landscape design details.
Chair Goodhue opened the public hearing seeing no speakers the public hearing was
closed.
The Commission held discussion. The Commissioners commended Mr. Dyar on the
proposed design. Commissioner LePage inquired to the stone work on the first floor and
advised the use of a more textured stone. The Commission requested to review the stone
material.
Commissioner LePage moved to accept DR 16-32/ UP 16-034 (Leidig-Draper) with
the condition the Applicant return with a more alternative stonework for a final

review by the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Paterson

and carried the following roll call vote 4-0-1-0:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:

COMMISSIONERS: LEHMAN, PATERSON, LEPAGE

& GOODHUE
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMISSIONERS: MARTIN
COMMISSIONERS: NONE

4. DR 16-101/ SI 16-176
Belli Architectural Group
Entire block surrounded by
Ocean Ave., Junipero St., 7th
Ave., and Mission St.
Blk: 78, Lots: All
APN: 010-086-006

Consideration of a Design Review (DR 16-101)

and Sign Permit Application (SI 16-176) for
alterations to the interior and exterior of the
Carmel Plaza which is located in the Central
Commercial (CC) Zoning District

Ashley Hobson, Contract Planner presented staff report and summarized the project.
Speaker #1: Applicant/General Manager of the Carmel Plaza, Gayle Speers, informed the
Commission of the positive response from the Carmel Plaza occupants for the proposed
renovations.
Speaker #2: David Peartree, Architect provided presentation with further project design
details and answered questions from the Commission.
Speaker #3: Beth Matz, Landscape Architect summarized proposed landscape plans. Ms.
Matz answered questions from the Commission. The Planning Commission provided
landscape direction.
Speaker #4: Ethan Hare, General Manger noted the project will take approximately 8
months to complete.
Chair Goodhue opened the public hearing. Seeing no other speakers Chair Goodhue
closed the public hearing.
The Commission held discussion. The Commissioner spoke in favor of the design
concept and provided landscape direction to the Applicants.
Ms. Matz presented an alternate Ocean Ave. entry design to the Commission for
feedback.
Commissioner LePage moved to approve project DR 16-101(Carmel Plaza) with
exception to redesign the entryway at Ocean Ave., and return to the Commission
with a less formal design for the Ocean Ave. courtyard, provide more landscape
design, and remove festoon lighting prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.

Motion seconded by Commissioner Paterson and carried the following roll call: 4-01-0.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
I.

COMMISSIONERS: LEPAGE, LEHMAN, PATERSON &

GOODHUE
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMISSIONERS: MARTIN
COMMISSIONERS: NONE

DIRECTORS REPORT
1. Update on Planning Activities
Interim Planning Director, Marc Wiener provided the Planning Commission with
a brief City Council update. Mr. Wiener noted the Lehman appeal was denied,
Chadwick project was returned to the Planning Commission for a decision and
noted the Carmel Sands project will return back to the City Council.

J.

SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Discussion on current subcommittees
Marc Wiener informed the Commission of the restaurant advisory panel and upcoming
plan to draft code amendments

K.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Goodhue adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
SIGNED:
_____________________________________
Donald Goodhue, Planning Commission Chair

ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Cortina Whitmore, Planning Commission Secretary

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