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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of June 15, 2011
Chairperson Massa - Lavitt called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The meeting was
held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.'
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Present: Chairperson Massa - Lavitt, Commissioners Bello, Everson, and Galbreath
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Commissioner Cummings
Mr. Persico requested a motion to excuse Commissioner Cummings' absence.
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Galbreath to excuse Commissioner Cummings from the
Planning Commission meeting of June 15, 2011.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1
AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Bello, Everson, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Massa - Lavitt opened oral communications.
Mark Hjelm stated that he had questions regarding patio enclosures. Chairperson
Massa - Lavitt responded that Mr. Hjelm's questions could be addressed during the
public hearing portion of the meeting.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Massa- Lavitt closed oral
communications.
These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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AGENDA APPROVAL
Meeting agenda approved as presented by MOTION of Chairperson Massa - Lavitt.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2011
Commissioner Galbreath abstained from voting on this item, as he was not present at
the meeting of June 15, 2011.
MOTION by Everson; SECOND by Bello to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-1-1
AYES:
Massa - Lavitt, Bello, and Everson
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Cummings
ABSTAIN:
Galbreath
SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Zone Text Amendment 11 -1
Citywide
Applicant/Owner: City of Seal Beach
Request: For the modification, deletion, and addition of text to various
Sections within Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the City of Seal
Beach Municipal Code. The proposed amendments would
affect various zoning districts, development standards, and
procedures. The proposed amendments are intended to
address issues such as typographical errors, inadvertent
omissions, language clarification, and text additions to
certain sections of the recently adopted Title 11 Zoning
Code.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
11 -8.
Staff Report
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Mr. Olivera delivered the staff report. He provided information on this item and noted
that after working with the new Title 11 Zoning Code (ZC), Staff had found some errors,
omissions, or inconsistencies within the text, and Zone Text Amendment 11 -1 presents
the proposed language to amend or correct the discrepancies found to date. This is to
be a bi- annual process to ensure that all Title 11 guidelines read clearly and correctly.
Mr. Olivera than indicated that he would briefly review the Zone Amendments as
outlined in the Staff Report for the following items
1 . Security Lighting
2. Allowable Fence Heights
3. Garage Widths on 25 -ft. Wide Corner Lots
4. Bay Windows
5. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
6. Parking of Recreational Vehicles and Boats
7. Definition of "Landscape"
8. Measurements Involving a Structure
9. Structural Alterations or Additions to Single -Unit Residences Require a Conditional
Use Permit (All Residential Districts)
10. Off - Street Parking and Loading (Parking Standards for Shopping Centers)
11. Legislative Actions (Language Clarification)
12. Patio Enclosures on Nonconforming Residential Structures
Mr. Persico requested that Mr. Olivera begin with Item 12 so that he could respond to
Mr. Hjelm's questions regarding patio enclosures.
Commissioner Questions
Commissioner Everson suggested that the discussion begin with Item 12 and that the
Commission make a decision on the standards for patio enclosures.
Public Hearin
Chairperson Massa - Lavitt opened the public hearing.
Rhonda Hjelm commented that from a safety and aesthetic perspective, removing the
existing railing from her second floor patio would not make sense, but the proposed
percentage limitations for the patio walls sound appropriate.
Mr. Persico recommended that the Commission vote on Item 12 prior to continuing with
the other approvals.
MOTION by Everson; SECOND by Bello to approve the proposed text amendment for
patio enclosures on nonconforming residential structures, as amended.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1
AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Bello, Everson, and Galbreath
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
The Commission then discussed Items 1 through 11 to determine whether the language
as presented in the Staff Report should be adopted as presented or modified.
At 8:50 p.m. Chairperson Massa - Lavitt requested that the Commission take a 5- minute
recess.
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Massa - Lavitt closed the public
hearing.
The final determination of the Planning Commission for Items 1 through 11 is as follows:
1.
Adopt as modified.
2.
No changes.
3.
No changes.
4.
Adopt as modified.
5.
No changes.
6.
Adopt as modified
7.
Adopt as modified.
8.
No changes.
9.
No changes.
10.
No changes.
11.
No changes.
MOTION by Everson; SECOND by Bello to approve Zone Text Amendment 11 -1, as
amended and direct Staff to return with the final Resolution 11 -8 for adoption at the next
scheduled meeting.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1
AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Bello, Everson, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Persico reported on the following items:
1. July 20, 2011, Planning Commission meeting:
a. Pre - Zoning Request: City Boundary Line Adjustment Between Long Beach
and Seal Beach.
b. Conditional Use Permit 11 -5 — 612 Ocean Avenue
C. Height Variation 11 -1 — C6 Surfside
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d. Variance 11 -1 — 602 Central Avenue (Application withdrawn.)
e. Conditional Use Permits 10 -6 and 10 -7 —Wells Fargo Bank
f. Conditional Use Permit 11 -6 — Fresh & Easy at 800 Pacific Coast Hwy.
g. Conditional Use Permit - Denny's at 2940 Westminster Avenue
2. DWP Scoping Meeting — Monday, June 20, 2011, at 6:30 p.m.
3. All Council and Commission Staff Reports now available on City website.
4. New procedure for delivery of Planning Commission agendas.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Galbreath commented on having received a "cold call" from a contractor
wishing to acquire new business, and who claimed to currently be working on a City
project.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Massa - Lavitt adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Assistant
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on approved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
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