City of San Carlos
San Carlos Planning Commission
February 04, 2008 7:00 PM
San Carlos City Hall Council Chambers
Approved Minutes
I. Meeting Called to Order
Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Chair Phillips announced a change in the Order of the Agenda.Item VI. Public Hearing will be heard before Item V. New Business.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
III. Public Comment
Chair Phillips asked for public comment. There was none.
a) Approval of minutes: January 22, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes
M/S Thompson/Divney to approve the minutes as corrected (to remove repeated language at the bottom of page 3 top of page 5.)Motion passed 4-0
V. Public Hearing
a) Consideration of the application of Dayna Aguirre of Sutro Consulting, representing T-mobile, for an AMENDMENT TO A CONDITION of an existingCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT regarding surety for future removal of the eight panel antennas and associated equipment, pursuant to San Carlos Municipal Code Chapters 18.64, 18.118 and 18.124, at 1390 El Camino Real, San Carlos (Assessor’s Parcel Number 051-361-060) .
Chair Phillips introduced the item and the process for the Public Hearing.
Planner II, Serena Ponzo presented the item.
There was discussion amongst the Commission concerning the financial bond associated with the project.
Chair Phillips opened the Public Hearing.There was no one wishing to speak
M/S Thompson/Divney to close the Public Hearing.Motion passed 4-0.
Commissioners asked questions of the City Attorney regarding removal bond vs. performance bond, assurance of financial ability to pay and inclusion of language to include removal of associated equipment in revised Condition #8.
City Attorney, Greg Rubens responded to Commissioners questions.
M/S Thompson/Divney to approve the amended conditional use permit with modified Condition #8 as follows:
- Prior to the installation of the wireless antennas, the applicant shall submit evidence of a removal bond to ensure removal of the wireless antennas and associated equipment, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Motion passed 4-0.
VI. New Business
a) Consideration of a Draft Vision Statement for the General Plan Update.
Planner III, Stephanie Bertollo-Davis presented the item.She noted that Steve Noack, DC&E, is present and would be available to assist in the discussion. She introduced Andrew Klein, Chair of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Andrew Klein spoke to the Commission about the process to create the Vision Statement. He noted the Vision Statement as GPAC’s attempt at a living document and that it is intended to also be a guide to subsequent creation of statements for each of the General Plan Elements.
Chair Phillips opened the item to Public Comment.The following speakers provided input to the Commission throughout the discussion which followed:
Pat Bell, member of GPAC
Bonnie McClure
Andrew Karpie
Commissioner Iwasa, Planning Commission representative on GPAC provided input to the Commission Members about the process for creating the Vision Statement and the GPAC discussions that occurred in the creation of the Vision Statement.
Commission discussion followed regarding the Vision Statement including: the level of detail, the Vision Statement as a living document, document tense, short vs. longer, omissions and inclusions in a longer statement, authority for issues/areas controlled by others and focus on general principles. The Commission also acknowledged GPAC’s thoughtfulness and hard work in creating the Draft Vision Statement and intent to not change their work to a large degree.
During their discussions, the Commission asked for input from speakers, staff and consultants.
Commission discussion regarding a Vision Statement to send to the City Council focused on utilizing GPAC’s Vision Statement paragraphs one (shortened) and five. Commissioner Thompson introduced new language to become paragraph two which incorporates the interests of the GPAC Vision Statement and includes some new interests. Following further discussion and refinement:
M/S Thompson/Divney to recommend to the City Council forwarding the GPAC Vision Statement and a Planning Commission Vision Statement as follows:
In 2030 San Carlos is a safe, beautiful, vibrant and livable community with tree-lined streets, open space, public art, high-quality architecture, public spaces and state-of-the-art infrastructure. We enjoy a balance of residential, commercial and industrial uses and services that enhance our quality of life, support the fiscal health of the City and sustain a robust local economy. Downtown San Carlos is the heart of the community – a place to experience and savor the joys of daily life while enjoying a mix of stores and services.
San Carlos is a place that values: housing; innovative environmentally sustainable industries and businesses; sustainability; mobility; accessibility to all forms of transportation; high quality health services and education, all of which meet the needs of a diverse and unified community.
San Carlans enjoy a wide variety of community activities, including parks, trails, community centers, museums, recreational facilities, sports and other civic events.The City’s government contributes to our distinctive community identity and sense of civic pride.
Motion passed 4-0.
VII. Reports, Correspondence and General Information
a) Report on recent City Council actions
Planning Manager Deborah Nelson reported on the City Council action regarding the Downtown replacement ordinance.
b) Planning Commission comments or reports
Commissioner Thompson informed the Commissioners of upcoming absence at the meetings of February 19, 2008 and March 3, 2008.
c) Correspondence
Planning Manager Deborah Nelson noted the letter from businesses adjacent to the MarketPlace development.Commissioners commented that the issue of access had been discussed by the Planning Commission during the approval process for the project.
d) Planning Staff comments, reports and updates of current projects
None.
VIII. Adjournment
Chair Phillips adjourned the meeting at 8:33 PM.
