City of Encinitas
Special City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Supplemental Info added 12-3-2024 12:20 p.m.) AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 -
06:00 PM
p.m.
City of Encinitas - City Council Chambers
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL : Council Member Ehlers will be participating via teleconference from 840 Audubon Way #SV15, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
AGENDA ITEM
1. Public hearing to consider a revision to a previously approved density bonus, condominium subdivision, design review permit, and coastal development permit, including a reduction of the number of units from 149 to 134 townhome units (120 market rate and 14 affordable units), an increase in open space conservation easement area, and changes to retaining wall heights (MULTI-007530-2024, SUB-007538-2024, DR-007537-2024, CDP-007539-2024; APNs: 254-144-01-00 & 216-110-35-00). ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: Prior project approvals included certification of the Piraeus Point Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2022050516), adoption of findings of facts, and approvals of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to City Council Resolution 2023-72. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an Addendum (Attachment CC-2) to the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (Attachment CC-3) was prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 as there were minor changes proposed that do not result in significant new environmental effects. None of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. Contact Person: Senior Planner Danna Adopt attached draft City Council Resolution No. 2024-133 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, to Approve Revisions to a Previously Approved Density Bonus, Condominium Subdivision, Design Review Permit, and Coastal Development Permit, Including a Reduction of the Number of Units from 149 to 134 Townhome Units (120 Market Rate and 14 Affordable Units), an Increase in Open Space Conservation Easement Area, and Changes to Retaining Wall Heights, and Adopt an Addendum to the Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report (CASE NOS. MULTI-007530-2024, SUB-007538-2024, DR-007537-2024, CDP-007539-2024; APNs: 254-144-01-00 & 216-110-35-00)" to approve, with conditions, the revised density bonus, condominium subdivision, design review permit, and coastal development permit requests and approve an addendum to previously certified Environmental Impact Report. 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Agenda Report 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 01 - Draft Resolution 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 02 - Addendum to the Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 03 - Environmental Impact Report 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 04 - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2023-08 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 05 - Planning Commission Resolution No, PC 2023-09 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 06 - CC Resolution 2023-72 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 07 - Settlement Agreement and Release - SIGNED (POSTED 12-3-2024 1220 P.M.) 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 07a - Settlement Agreement and Release 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 07b - Settlement Agreement and Release 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 08 - Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Report 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 09 - Biology Report 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 10 - Fire Protection Plan-Landscape w-markups 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 11 - Public Notice 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 12 - Plans Architectural 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 13 - Civil Tentative Map 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 14 - Plans - Landscape 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 15 - Plans - Lighting Study 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 16 - Plans - Vegetation Map 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 17 - Traffic Memo 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 18 - Air Quality, GHG, Noise Technical Memo 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Attachment 19 - Geotechnical Report Revision Review 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Agenda Report - Staff Presentation 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #01 Public Comment
2. Consider granting easement on Piraeus Street and Plato Place to Lennar Homes of California, LLC ("Lennar") to allow construction of required private development improvements if the project (MULTI-007530-2024, SUB-007538-2024, DR-007537-2024, CDP-007539-2024; APNs: 254-144-01-00 & 216-110-35-00) is approved by the City Council. Environmental Considerations: The request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, as an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment." Project improvements within the proposed easement area were included with prior project approvals including certification of the Piraeus Point Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2022050516), adoption of findings of facts, and approvals of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Addendum to the EIR pursuant to City Council Resolution No. CC-2023-72 and Resolution No. CC-2024-133, respectively. Contact Person: Director of Administrative Services and Human Resources Schwarm and Special Counsel Noya 1) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-136 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Granting of an Easement on City-Owned Lands on Piraeus Street and Plato Place Adjacent to APNS 254-144-01 & 216-110-35 to Lennar Homes of California, LLC" to approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute "Grant of Easement and Agreement", in substantial form, in consultation with the City Attorney, subject to the terms and conditions therein including monetary consideration to be paid to City in the amount of One Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000). This action is contingent on City Council prior approval of the Lennar project; and 2) Receive and adopt report on General Plan conformity pursuant to Government Code Section 65402. 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Item #02 - Piraeus Point Granting Easement 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #02 Granting Easement - SUPPLEMENT TO AGENDA REPORT (POSTED 12-3-2024 1220 PM) 2024-12-04 Special Meeting Piraeus Point - Item #02 Granting Easement Public Comment
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