Planning Commission Meeting

CITY o[ESCONDIDO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM Council Chambers: 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 WELCOME TO YOUR COMMISSION MEETING We welcome your interest and involvement in the legislative process of Escondido. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the Commission. CHAIR Stan Weiler VICE CHAIR David Barber COMMISSIONERS Marc Correll Jeff Jester Carrie Mecaro Barry Speer Dustin Steeve MINUTES CLERK Alex Rangel How TO WATCH The City of Escondido provides one way to watch the Planning Commission meeting: In Person 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025  CITY o[ESCONDIDO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE: Stan Weiler ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Stan Weiler, Chair; Marc Correll, Commissioner; Jeff Jester, Commissioner; Carrie Mecaro, Commissioner; and Dustin Steeve, Commissioner. Commissioner Absent: David Barber, Vice Chair; Barry Speer, Commissioner. City Staff Present: Veronica Morones, City Planner; Dare Delano, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Owen Tunnell, Assistant City Engineer; Vicrim Chima, Contract Planner; Alex Rangel, Minutes Clerk. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 23, 2024 Motion: Commissioner Correll; Second: Commissioner Mecaro. Motion carried (4-0) to approve the minutes. Ayes: Correll, Jester, Mecaro, Steeve. Abstain: Weiler. Absent: Barber, Speer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. PL23-0335 - 15051 Charity Drive / New Wireless Communications Facility REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to construct a new freestanding 40'-0" tall Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) supporting three new antennas ("Project"). The proposed mono-eucalyptus is designed with stealth technology and clad in synthetic materials to simulate a Eucalyptus tree. The proposed mono- eucalyptus will be supported by new ground and wall mounted equipment, including a 20-kW diesel generator for backup power. The request also includes the construction of a ground level enclosure surrounded by an 8'-0" tall CMU wall to house supportive equipment for the WCF and associated landscaping.  CITY o[ESCONDIDO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 PROPERTY SIZE AND LOCATION: The 10.01-acre site is located on Charity Way and is addressed at 15051. (Assessor's Parcel Number: 241-090-18-00) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Facilities and Structures) APPLICANT: Qualtek Wireless, LLC. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The commissioners did not have discussion regarding the project. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-14, approving the project as conditioned. Motion: Commissioner Jester. Second: Commissioner Mecaro. Motion carried (5-0) to approve the project. Ayes: Correll, Jester, Mecaro, Steeve, Weiler. Absent: Barber, Speer. CURRENT BUSINESS 3. PL24-0101 / 546 E. 6th Avenue Mills Act Request REQUEST: Recommend to the City Manager authorization of a Mills Act Contract to assist the property owners of a single-family residence at 546 E. 6th Avenue with future preservation of the historic resource. PROPERTY SIZE AND LOCATION: The 10,500 square foot site is located on 6th Avenue and is addressed at 546 E. 6th Avenue (Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 233-291-14-00 and 233-291-15-00). ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Historic Resources Restoration/ Rehabilitation) APPLICANT: Rodney L. George & Denise A. Lincoln STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval  CITY o[ESCONDIDO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The Commissioners discussed various aspects of the project, including the intent of the agreement and the future preservation efforts of the home. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve Planning Resolution No. 2024-15, recommending to the City Manager the execution of a Mills Act contract for the property. Motion: Commissioner Mecaro. Second: Commissioner Correll. Motion carried (S-0) to approve the project. Ayes: Correll, Jester, Mecaro, Steeve, Weiler. Absent: Barber, Speer. 4. Old Escondido Neighborhood Recommendation REQUEST: Discussion regarding how to elevate the profile of the Old Escondido Neighborhood District and forward a recommendation to the City Council. PROPERTY SIZE AND LOCATION: N/A ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Not a project under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(S). APPLICANT: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The Commissioners discussed various aspect of the Old Escondido Neighborhood and Historic Preservation, including the City's jurisdiction, previous efforts regarding historic preservation, and outside jurisdictions' historic preservation. COMMISSION ACTION: None.  CITY o[ESCONDIDO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None. CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: City Planner Morones provided a Tentative Future Agenda for the upcoming September 24, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Weiler adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. ~~ Veronica Morones. Secretary to t~iscondido ~ :d?_ Alex Rangel, Minutes Clerk Planning Commission