Planning Commission meeting, Monday April 2, 2018

Attend in person, 2212 Beach Boulevard, 2nd floor.  Or, view on local television or live feed Pacificcoast.TV, (formerly pct26.com).  If you miss civic meetings, view on PCT 26 You Tube!  The planning commission meeting begins at 7 p.m., or shortly there following.  Planning Commission updates, archives are available on the City website: City Council Agendas, and City Planning Commission.  Channel 26 television schedule, see Monday, 4/2/18.  

Interactive Planning Commission agenda, 4/2/18.     Planning Commission agenda 4/2/18, pdf pages 91.

Item 1, adding a rear addition
to a single-family residence.

Open Session, 7:00 p.m.  Administrative: Approval of Draft Minutes:  a)  03/19/18. Designation of liaison to City Council meeting, 5/14/18: 674 Corona Drive App; 801 Fassler call-up.  
Consent items, none.  Communications:  Public oral.  

 
New Public Hearings
1.    SP-167-17, rear addition construction, 1,131 sq. ft., 211 Beachview Avenue (Fairmont), an existing 1,207 sq. ft. 2-story single family home, (APN 009-493-090), report.  a) Land Use/Zoning Exhibit,  b) draft Resolution/COAs.  c) Project plans. 
 

2.   UP-091-17, PE-181-18.  Renovate an existing commercial tenant space at Fairmont Shopping Center tenant space, 709 Hickey Blvd (APN 009-440-120),  NW corner of Hickey Blvd and Gateway Drive for an "I Love Kickboxing" franchise: 4,059 sq. ft.; deviate from off-street parking standards, report.  a) Land Use/Zoning Exhibit.  b) draft Resolution/COAs.  c) Project plans.  d) Parking analysis (including class schedule).

Communications:  Planning Commission, Staff, Adjourn.   

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Reference, development/planning acronyms.  APN, Assessor's parcel number.  CDP, Coastal Development permit. CZ, (Coastal Zone Combining) zoning districts. DP, development permit. GPA, General Plan Amendment.  LDR, low density residential.  PD, Planned Development.  PE, Parking Exception. PSD, Site Development permit. PV, Permit Variance. S, Sign permit. SE, Sign Exception. SP, Specific Plan. RIA, Rent Increase Application.  SUB Subdivision. TA, text amendment (ordinance). UP, Use permit.  Zoning. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  CA CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions: Class 1 categorical exemption, section 15301. Freestanding single-family residences set-back and parking, C-1, neighborhood commercial. C-3, Service Commercial.  R1, single-family residential, Reference.com.  S, City of Pacifica Sign ordinance.  CA code, accessory (second residential) dwelling units, 65852.2.  Zoning/Planning Handouts, City of Pacifica.  RZ, rezoning.  TDR, transfer of development rights (urban planning).      Note photograph:  221 Beachview Avenue from Redfin; also see a neighborhood view and hill in back, realtor.com®.  Googled results for 709 Hickey Blvd. is Safeway (?).  Meantime, the official site for "I Love Kickboxing" is here. 

Posted by Kathy Meeh

Why the pathological hatred of REALTORS® ?

There is a lot of breathless pontification over evil SAMCAR and realtors in general and their involvement in gathering fraudulent signatures last year. Jane Northrup's biased and factually incorrect article in todays Pacifica Tribune (03/28/2018) is just one. These are all perpetrated by the same groups and people that have systematically worked to devolve our town into something that they will approve of, a progressive wonderland of free things paid for by the rich in Pacifica, meaning those with jobs. I've been here a long time now and we've always had differences of opinions when it came to the direction Pacifica should pursue. I have never seen such vile, hateful, vindictive, and plain mean words and actions by one group directed at those that don't agree with them. Realtors seem to constantly be the targets of these groups. Why! I cannot wrap my head around why. They vilify the very people and organizations that are in the trenches every single day fighting for our property rights. Get your head around that. Our property rights! We see a constant attempt to chip away at more and more of our rights to enjoy and profit from our own property. Property we bought, not someone else. Most of us made sacrifices to finally get a piece of the American Dream. I know many people that worked seven days a week to make ends meet. It's a choice. Not an easy choice. 

I've been a mortgage broker for almost thirty years in this town. During all those years, I have worked with and known most of the Realtors working here. By far, they are the one group that has always been there for all the organizations that look for donations, volunteers, and leadership. They are members of our town. Active members. They work hard and provide a needed service in, what for many, is the largest and most stressful transaction they will ever make, the purchase of a home. To single this group out for the hate and vitriol leveled at them from some of these groups is unwarranted. I, for one, am tired of listening to it. 

I would encourage those of you that have been helped by a Realtor, whether it was during a real estate transaction or by their active participation in helping others, to let them know. Let others know as well.

Remember, your local realtors are part of a larger group of professionals whose mission is protecting our property rights.  

Submitted by

Jim Wagner

City Council meeting, Monday March 26, 2018

Attend in person, 2212 Beach Boulevard, 2nd floor. Or view on local television or live feed Pacific Coast TV. If you missed meetings, view on PCT26 YouTube!  The city council meeting begins at 7 p.m., or shortly there following. City Council updates and archives are available on the City Council website.      Channel 26 television schedule, see Monday, 03/26/18.  

Interactive City Council meeting agenda, 3/26/18.        City Council meeting agenda, 3/26/18, pdf pages 222.

Closed session, 6:30 pm.  CA code, 54956.9 (d, 4):  anticipated litigation, 1 case. 

Could be fun here, if NIMBIES
would get out of the way.

Open session, 7:00 p.m.  Call to order, roll call, salute to flag.  Closed Session report, none.  
Special presentations.   Caltrans/Jeff Weiss:  Highway 1 paving and San Jose Avenue pedestrian over-crossing projects update. 
Consent Calendar
1.     Approval of financial disbursements (checks), FY 2017-18, report.  a) 2/16/18 - 2/28/18.
2.     Approval of Minutes, report.  a) 3/12/18.
3.     Adopt resolution opposing federal executive order (Trump signed 4/28/17), allowing offshore oil and gas drilling and fracking, report/resolution.
4.     Authorize consultant Group 4 conceptual design at Sharp Park main library location, and possible renovation/expansion of Sanchez branch library, not to exceed $258,522 (budgeted $629,000 from Fund 30 Excess ERAF and Measure A funds, remaining fund balance $165,540), report.  a)  Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning, Inc.,task order B. b) Master agreement.
5.     Approval of new CA conservation/Pacifica Land Trust agreement: Pedro Point Headlands, report.  a) Access agreement, 2018.  b) 2001 agreement termination.  c) Original agreement, 2001.  d) Headlands parcels map.
6.     Increase the Human Resource management and analyst hours, report.  a) Resolution. 
7.     Approve City/County Association of Governments (CCAG) funding for Safe Routes to School and Green Streets Infrastructure pilot program, report.  a) CCAG contract funding grant: Tier 1 milestone payments not to exceed $20,000. 
8.     Approve City/County Association of Governments (CCAG) funding for San Mateo County Energy Watch Municipal Energy Efficiency (SMCEW) program, report.  a) CCAG contract funding grant: Tier 1 milestone payments not to $20,000.
 Communications.  Public (oral), City Council, City Staff.  Public Hearings, none.

Consideration
9.     Amend municipal code (chapter 28, title 5), unruly gatherings and social host liability ordinance to include marijuana (cannabis) and controlled substances, report/ordinance changes.  a) Ordinance resolution. 
10.    Local Coastal Land Use Plan update and adaptation planning project (draft): 1) approve and formalize goals, 2) receive and file report on expanding community engagement, 3) amend Environmental Science Associates contract to expand community engagement, $41,000.  (The Planning Department budget has allocated $20,000 for community engagement for the General Plan update; $21,000 would come anticipated internal salary benefit and other budget savings.)
11.     Reconsideration and direction for processing and issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP): 2212 Beach Blvd Development Opportunity Site,"specifying that in addition to hotel, retail and restaurant uses, proposals may also include the Pacifica Ocean Discovery Center (PODC) concept although there is no obligation that a PODC be included in any proposals," report.  a) Report, 3/12/18.  b) PODC reconsideration/Mitch Reid letter email, 3/20/18. 
Adjourn.  
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Reference, City of Pacifica: Current Projects, includes background information for Item 4, Library(s), and Item 11, Beach Blvd Hotel.     Note photograph: Cute dogs (unidentified photographer) from Imvet.com/Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital.
Posted by Kathy Meeh

Pretty ballsy/Ocean Discovery Center Proposal 2018

DATE: March 14, 2018

TO: Pacifica City Council Members

RE: RFP/RFQ process for development of 3.1 acres of City owned oceanfront property at 2212 Beach Blvd.: The City Council Chambers building and the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant and the proposed Pacifica Ocean Discovery Center.

Response to City Council decision at City Council Meeting March 12th, 2018.

On behalf of the Pacifica Ocean Discovery Center (PODC) we would like to thank the City Council, City Manager, and staff for the decision to delay the RFP/RFQ process in order to give the PODC a chance to acquire necessary funding to purchase 20% or roughly 15,000 square feet of the northern section of the 2212 Beach Blvd. property on Montecito St..

We greatly appreciate this decision, however there are three problems:

[1] Six months does not provide reasonable time to acquire funding. We had previously requested a year due to the fact that most philanthropy organizations and foundations meet every three months, and it usually takes six to nine months to reach a decision regarding funding organizations/projects. 

[2] There is nothing in writing that states that this property would potentially be available to the PODC if we are able to raise funding for such a venture. Without this it would be impossible to apply for funding.

[3] There is no current or updated appraisal of the property. We would need an updated price to approach donors with. Also there is the matter of existing buildings, and the fact that the Pump House Building must remain on the site.


We would like to offer possible solutions to these three problems:

[1] Amend the decision to increase the time frame of six months to one year.
With a first six months review status report with the option to renew or revoke the second six months.

[2] Provide a letter from the Mayor that would roughly state that PODC does not have an option on the property however, the City is delaying the RFP/RFQ process one year in order and support for the PODC to raise necessary funding to purchase the 20% section of the property.

[3] Request that City get an updated appraisal of the property, and clarify if the price
is set with only the Pump House Building remaining on the site. 

Also, we believe we could find someone to provide the necessary architectural services
To detail the 20% / 15,000 square feet section of the property.


If the above mentioned is out of the realm of possibility, we would suggest revisiting the RFQ/RFP process and consider the motion that the Mayor offered: that the Developer could submit a proposal for a Hotel and Retail, or could submit a proposal for a Hotel and Retail and the PODC as an option, but it would not be required.
     

Thank you for consideration of these matters.

-Mitch Reid
Pacifica Ocean Discovery Center
PO Box 269, Pacifica, CA 94044


Submitted by Jim Wagner

Planning Commission, Monday March 19, 2018

Attend in person, 2212 Beach Boulevard, 2nd floor.  Or, view on local television or live feed Pacificcoast.TV, (formerly pct26.com).  If you miss civic meetings, view on PCT 26 You Tube!  The planning commission meeting begins at 7 p.m., or shortly there following.  Planning Commission updates, archives are available on the City website: City Council Agendas, and City Planning Commission.  Channel 26 television schedule, see Monday, 3/19/18.  

Item 1.  801 Fassler Avenue, is a 24-unit
condominium development for people,
located on City empty space if it gets built.

Interactive Planning Commission agenda, 3/19/18.      Planning Commission agenda, 3/19/18, pdf pages 974.

Open Session, 7:00 p.m.  Administrative: Approval of Draft Minutes:  a) 03/05/18.  Designation of liaison to City Council meeting, 674 Corona Drive Appeal: Commissioner Nibbelin. Consent items, none.  Communications:  Public oral.  

Continued Public Hearing

1.     DP-75-14, RZ-192-14, SP-149-14, TDR-03-14, SUB 224-14, and removal of heritage tree: 24-unit residential condominium, 801 Fassler Avenue (APN 022-083-029, and APN 022-083-030), report.  Attachments:  a) Staff reports: 11/6/17, and 2/5/18.  b) Draft resolution and exhibits.  c) Project plans.  d) Supplemental Environmental Impact Report.  e) Deed restriction plan.  f) Trail network.  g) BMR Units.  h) Striping plan.  i) Flat roof alternative.  j) Land survey.

Communications:  Planning Commission, Staff, Adjourn.   

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Note projects (above): City of Pacifica Planning Department, The Prospects residential project, 801 Fassler Avenue. The Fassler Avenue project and the Corona Drive project were Continued Public Hearing items at the Planning Commission meeting, 2/5/18.

Reference, development/planning acronyms.  APN, Assessor's parcel number.  CDP, Coastal Development permit. CZ, (Coastal Zone Combining) zoning districts. DP, development permit. GPA, General Plan Amendment.  LDR, low density residential.  PE, Parking Exception. PSD, Site Development permit. PV,  Permit Variance. S, Sign permit. SE, Sign Exception. SP, Specific Plan. RIA, Rent Increase Application.  SUB Subdivision. TA, text amendment (ordinance). UP, Use permit.  Zoning. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  CA CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions: Class 1 categorical exemption, section 15301. Freestanding single-family residences set-back and parking, C-1, neighborhood commercial. C-3, Service Commercial.  R1, single-family residential, Reference.com. S, City of Pacifica Sign ordinance.  CA code, accessory (second residential) dwelling units, 65852.2.  Zoning/Planning Handouts, City of Pacifica.  RZ, rezoning.  TDR, transfer of development rights (urban planning).      Note photograph by Bob Pilgrim from Pacifica Riptide, 11/1/15, "Nightmare Prospects: Fight Fassler FUBAR."

Posted by Kathy Meeh

Candidate list for June 5 primary

SAN MATEO COUNTY

County Supervisor, 2nd District (Belmont, San Mateo and Foster City)

Carole Groom*

Supervisor, 3rd District (San Carlos-Menlo Park and the coastside)

Don Horsley*
Dan Stegink

County Controller

Juan Raigoza*

Coroner

Robert Foucrault*

District Attorney

Steve Wagstaffe*

Sheriff

Carlos Bolanos* (appointed incumbent)
Mark D. Melville

Tax Collector-Treasurer

Sandie Arnott*

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

Mark Church*
John Mooney

Superintendent of Schools

Gary Waddell
Nancy Magee

Superior Court Judge

Judicial Office 1

Donald Ayoob*

Judicial Office 2

Gerald Buchwald *
Richard Wilson

Judicial Office 3

Clifford V. Cretan*

Judicial Office 4

Leland Davis III*

Judicial Office 5

Susan Etezadi*

Judicial Office 6

Robert Foiles*

Judicial Office 7

John L. “Jack” Grandsaert*

Judicial Office 8

Elizabeth Lee*

Judicial Office 9

Lisa Novak*

Judicial Office 10

V. Raymond Swope*

STATE LEGISLATURE

Assembly District 22 (central and northern San Mateo County)

Kevin Mullin, D*
Christina Laskowski
Bridget Duffy

Assembly District 24 (southern San Mateo County, northern Santa Clara County)

Marc Berman, D*
Bob Goodwyn, Libertarian
Alex Glew, R

FEDERAL

U.S. Rep., 18th District (southern San Mateo County, northern Santa Clara County)

Anna Eshoo, D*
Michael Melillo
John Carl Fredrich
Christine Russell
Dennis R.T. Slominski

U.S. Rep., 14th District (central, northern San Mateo County, southern San Francisco)

Jackie Speier, D*
Bridget Duffy
Cristina Osmena

Posted by Steve Sinai