City of Escondido Meeting Video Archive

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FLAG SALUTE

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ROLL CALL

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MINUTES: 10/27/20

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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

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Future Neighborhood Meetings

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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDOMINIUM PERMIT – SUB 20-0002 and PHG 20-0019. The project is a Tentative Subdivision Map and Condominium Permit for ten (10) for-sale townhome units and associated amenities. Townhomes will be configured as five (5) duplexes. Each unit will have two (2) stories, three (3) bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and a private two (2)-car garage. The project includes a request for a density bonus per the provisions of the California Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915), including waivers from development standards for open space and setbacks, and a parking reduction that would preclude guest parking. The project is eligible for this density bonus because all units will be sold to low-income households (i.e., households with income not exceeding 80% of the Area Median Income). The proposal also includes the adoption of the environmental determination prepared for the project.

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MASTER AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MODIFICATION – PL 20-0601. A Master and Precise Development Plan modification to install gates and fencing along at an existing 126-unit multi-family apartment project. The project would include the installation of security gates across all three project driveways. The two driveways along W. Valley Parkway would change to one-way driveways, with the eastern driveway enter-only and the western driveway exit-only. The driveway on W. Grand Avenue would continue to provide two-way access (enter and exit). Fencing and man-gates connecting to existing structures and fences would be installed, as would a fence along the east side of an existing pedestrian pathway leading from W. Grand Avenue to W. Valley Parkway. All gates would be electric. Residents would be provided with remotes for site access, and callboxes would be installed for guest access. Up to 8 parking spaces would be removed in order to accommodate installation of the gates. The proposal also includes the adoption of the environmental determination prepared for the project.

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ZONING CODE AMENDMENT – PL 20-0636. A series of Escondido Municipal Code and Zoning Code Amendments to address changes in state laws, correct errors, and clarify or improve existing regulations. The proposal involves minor amendments to Article 1 of Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code; and Article 1 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article 6 (Residential Zones), Article 16 (Commercial Zones), Article 26 (Industrial Zones), Article 39 (Off-Street Parking), Article 40 (Historical Resources), Article 57 (Miscellaneous Use Restrictions), Article 70 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Escondido Zoning Code. The proposal also includes the adoption of the environmental determination prepared for the project.

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Recess

The Climate Action Plan Update (“CAP Update”) consists of a comprehensive update to the 2013 CAP. The CAP update serves as a roadmap for the City to reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG emissions”) and builds on the 2013 CAP by updating the GHG emissions inventory with a new baseline year and forecasting emissions, consistent with state legislation and executive orders that are aimed at reducing Statewide GHG emissions. This includes AB 32, which established a target of reducing Statewide GHG levels to 1990 levels by 2020; SB 32, which established a mid-term target of reducing Statewide GHG levels to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030; and Executive Order S-3-05, which recommends a longer-term statewide GHG reduction goal of reducing emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. By establishing consistency with state legislation, the CAP Update seeks to streamline future development approvals within the City. The City has also developed a Climate Action Plan Consistency Review Checklist, in conjunction with the CAP Update, to provide a streamlined review process for proposed new development projects that are subject to discretionary review and trigger environmental review pursuant to CEQA. The CAP Update also provides a range of adaptation strategies and measures as an additional component to climate action planning. The City recognizes the importance of building resilience in the community to future climate change—related impacts through climate adaptation. Through “adaptation planning” the City is undertaking a process of identifying climate risks and opportunities, assessing the options to manage these risks and opportunities, and implementing actions to sustain and even improve the community’s quality of life. The Planning Commission will be asked to review and consider the project and provide a recommendation to the City Council. The proposal also includes the adoption of the environmental determination prepared for the project.

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CURRENT BUSINESS

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PLANNING COMMISSIONERS

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ADJOURNMENT

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