MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Villas de Carmelo Public Hearing, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 @ 1:30 P.M.

UPDATE III: Panel to reject condo plan
By JIM JOHNSON Herald Staff Writer, 10/12/2011

UPDATE II(11 October 2011):
ROLL CALL
Present: Supervisors Armenta, Calcagno, Salinas, Parker, Potter

SCHEDULED MATTERS
S-2 Public Hearing to:
a. Consider proposed Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Amendments to the Carmel Area Land Use Plan and Coastal Implementation Plan (Chapter 20.146.120-- Land Use and Development Standards) to include a High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation and HDR zoning district and to change the existing designation and zoning on a 3.68 acre site from MDR/2 (Medium Density Residential/2 units per acre) to HDR/12.5 (High Density Residential/12.5 units per acre) and submit the amendments to the California Coastal Commission for certification;
b. Consider certification of the Environmental Impact Report; and
c. Consider the application (Rigoulette (Villas de Carmelo)/PLN070497) for a Combined Development Permit to allow a 46 unit residential condominium project and continue the hearing on the Combined Development Permit until after the Coastal Commission acts on the proposed amendments.

Motion by Supervisor Potter to deny the project, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, 5-0.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Twenty-six members of the public commented, including but not limited to, Sean Conroy (Planning & Building Services manager, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea), Lucinda Lloyd, Mark McDonald, Christine Jensen, Richard Warren, Barbara Warren, Mark Bayne, Pam Gillooly, Beverly Boardman, Donna Dougherty, Yoko Whitaker, Lois Roberts, Christine Williams, Wayne Iverson, Michael LePage (Vice President, CRA), Carol Stollorz, Amy White (Director, Land Watch), Barry Kohler, Tracy Manning plus SOCNC attorney Molly Erickson. All except two public speakers spoke in opposition to the LCP Amendments and project.
• SOCNC attorney Molly Erickson addressed the following issues: Villas de Carmelo is inconsistent with the neighborhood and Local Coastal Plan; project has no legal water supply given the CDO against CalAm, PUC Moratorium prohibits new and intensified connections with zoning changes; project does not meet inclusionary housing mandate of very low and low income affordable housing; strong opposition to project from City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Woods Neighborhood Association and Save Out Carmel Neighborhoods Coalition.
• Supervisor Dave Potter stated that his decision to deny the LCP Amendments and project was based on three issues namely traffic, zoning and water. Regarding traffic, Potter objected to Widewaters consultant’s characterization of segments of Highway One as an “urban roadway,” as opposed to a “highway.” The designation of “highway” yielded a LOS of F, whereas the designation of “urban roadway” yielded a LOS of E. Regarding zoning, Potter stated that zoning has to be “appropriate” and property owners have the expectation of the current MDR/2 zoning, not HDR/12.5. And regarding water supply, he cited the Cease and Desist Order by the State Water Resources Control Board against CalAm which should be respected. Potter further objected to the applicant’s characterization of the project as “in-fill” development.
• Chair/Supervisor Jane Parker stated her concerns about the project not meeting the County’s requirements for affordable housing (6% very low income: 6% low income: 8% moderate income), the CDO and the legal risks to the County if approved.
• Supervisors’ consensus on a “starting point” for Widewaters Group is Alternative 8 (EIR) which maintains MDR zoning for parcel except HDR zoning for existing hospital building to allow nine units in the existing historic hospital building.

Supervisors directed Staff to prepare findings for denial of the project for the Board of Supervisors' 15 November 2011 meeting at 1:30 P.M.

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ABSTRACT: The Monterey County Board of Supervisors (Fernando Armenta, Louis Calcagno, Simon Salinas, Jane Parker and Dave Potter) is scheduled to conduct a Public Hearing on Villas de Carmelo on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. at the County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, to:
a. Consider adoption of resolution of intent to approve proposed amendments to the Carmel Area Land Use Plan and Coastal Implementation Plan (Chapter 20.146.120-- Land Use and Development Standards) to include a High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation and HDR zoning district and to change the existing designation and zoning on a 3.68 acre site from MDR/2 (Medium Density Residential/2 units per acre) to HDR/12.5 (High Density Residential/12.5 units per acre) and submit the amendments to the California Coastal Commission for certification;
b. Consider certification of the Environmental Impact Report; and
c. Consider the application (Rigoulette (Villas de Carmelo)/PLN070497) for a Combined Development Permit to allow a 46 unit residential condominium project and continue the hearing on the Combined Development Permit until after the Coastal Commission acts on theproposed amendments.
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider adoption of resolution of intent to approve proposed amendments to the Carmel Area Land Use Plan and Coastal Implementation Plan to include a High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation and HDR zoning district and to change the existing designation and zoning on a 3.68 acre site from MDR/2 (Medium Density Residential/2 units per acre) to HDR/12.5 (High Density Residential/12.5 units per acre) and submit the amendments to the California Coastal Commission for certification;
b. Await certification of the Environmental Impact Report until after the California Coastal Commission acts on the LCP Amendments; and
c. Consider application for a Combined Development Permit to allow a 46 unit residential condominium project and continue the hearing on the Combined Development Permit until after the Coastal Commission acts on the proposed amendments.
The Agenda is reproduced and the Board Report and Exhibits A – H are embedded.
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MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011 9:00 AM
County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901

AGENDA

1:30 P.M. RECONVENE

MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ROLL CALL

SCHEDULED MATTERS

S-2 Public Hearing to:
a. Consider proposed Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Amendments to the Carmel Area Land Use Plan and Coastal Implementation Plan (Chapter 20.146.120-- Land Use and Development Standards) to include a High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation and HDR zoning district and to change the existing designation and zoning on a 3.68 acre site from MDR/2 (Medium Density Residential/2 units per acre) to HDR/12.5 (High Density Residential/12.5 units per acre) and submit the amendments to the California Coastal Commission for certification;
b. Consider certification of the Environmental Impact Report; and
c. Consider the application (Rigoulette (Villas de Carmelo)/PLN070497) for a Combined Development Permit to allow a 46 unit residential condominium project and continue the hearing on the Combined Development Permit until after the Coastal Commission acts on the proposed amendments.

ADJOURNMENT

Villas de Carmelo Board Report 10-11-11

Board Report

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit A Discussion

Exhibit A - Discussion

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit B Draft Resolution of Intent to Approve LCP Amendments

Exhibit B - Draft Resolution of Intent to Approve LCP Amendments

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit C Applicant's Recommended LCP Amendments

Exhibit C - Applicant's Recommended LCP Amendments

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit D Carmel Area Vacant Parcels Map

Exhibit D - Carmel Area Vacant Parcels Map

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit E Planning Commission Resolutions A _project_ _ B _LCP Amendments for 31 August 2011

Exhibit E - Planning Commission Resolutions A (project) & B (LCP Amendments for August 31, 2011)

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit F Letters MPWMD_ Stamp_ Zischeke_ SWRCB

Exhibit F - MPWMD Letter dated June 29, 2011, Stamp Letter dated August 16, 2011, Stamp Letter dated July 8, 2011, SWRCB Letter dated August 10, 2011, Jacqueline Zischeke Letter dated August 25, 2011, and SWRCB Letter dated August 30, 2011

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit G Monterey County Growth Management Policy

Exhibit G - Appendix A Monterey County Growth Management Policy

Villas de Carmelo Exhibit H Plans for Modified Alternative

Exhibit H - Plans for Modified Alternative (Identified as Alternative 4 in the EIR)