TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Marisa Lundstedt, Director of Community Development
Laurie Jester, Planning Manager
Angelica Ochoa, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Title
Planning Commission Approval of a Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a new single family residence at 128 21st Street (Community Development Director Lundstedt).
CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 5, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, RECEIVE AND FILE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
By order of the Chair, receive and file this report.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
At the July 5th City Council meeting, the Council requested that this item be continued to tonight’s meeting so they would have an opportunity to review the proposed plans, as they were not included in the Council packet at that time. The plans are now provided as Attachment 4.
After a duly noticed public hearing on June 22, 2016, the Planning Commission approved a Coastal Permit Application for 128 21st Street. The proposed project is to demolish an existing duplex and construct a new single-family, three-story residence and basement with an enclosed three-car garage. The project is located in the Coastal appealable area of the City, in Area District III and zoned Residential Medium Density (RM) per the Municipal Code.
Staff reviewed the submitted project and sent a notice on March 2, 2015 to the surrounding neighbors (property owners and residents). The notice was also published in the Beach Reporter on March 3, 2016 as required for projects located in the Coastal appealable area. On March 18, 2016, during the public comment period, staff received a written request for a public hearing in accordance with Section A.96.260.C of the Local Coastal Program.
The Planning Commission conducted the public hearing, received public testimony, and unanimously approved the Coastal Development Permit with conditions. The neighbor’s concerns focused on potential construction issues, including noise, debris, dirt, asbestos, basement excavation, and parking and traffic impacts to the neighborhood. The Planning Commission acknowledged the neighbors’ concerns but felt that these were Citywide construction issues that would be addressed during plan check by licensed professionals and by the Residential Construction Officer. The Planning Commission approved the Coastal Development Permit as the neighbors’ comments were not directly related to the subject project and the Coastal Development Permit. The project complies with all of the development standards and requirements of the Local Coastal Program.
In accordance with MBMC Section 10.100.020 adopted on June 16, 2015, any Councilmember may request review of a Planning Commission decision within twenty days (July 12, 2016) following the decision. For all requests for review, it shall be presumed that the reason for the request is that the decision may have significant and material effects on the quality of life within the City, or that the subject matter of the decision may have City-wide importance warranting review and determination by City’s elected officials. Bias shall not be presumed or inferred due to a request for review.
If no Councilmember requests that the decision be reviewed, the Mayor will receive and file the report by order of the Chair.
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments - June 22, 2016
2. Final Coastal Development Permit CA 15-41
3. Planning Commission Draft Minutes - June 22, 2016
4. Project Plans