HomeMy WebLinkAbout1 - PC Minutes 2011-10-19City of Seal Beach - Planning Commission
October 19, 2011
Chair Massa -Lavitt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. The meeting was held in
the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag led by
Commissioner Galbreath, and a moment of silence in memory of the victims of
the October 12 shooting.'
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Massa - Lavitt; Commissioners: Cummings, Everson,
Galbreath, Goldberg
Staff Present: Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Massa -Lavitt opened oral communications. There being no speakers, Chair
Massa -Lavitt declared oral communications closed.
AGENDA APPROVAL
By motion of Chair Massa - Lavitt, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Everson moved, second by Cummings, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
AYES: Cummings, Everson, Goldberg, Massa -Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Galbreath Motion carried
1. Approved the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 7,
2011 (Mr. Flower indicated that Commissioner Galbreath was not present
at that meeting, and will abstain from voting in accordance with
Commission practices).
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no matters for consideration at this time.
These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. Conditional Use Permit 11 -11:
2365 Seal Beach Boulevard #106 (Yasai Japanese Grill)
Applicant/Owner: Yunkee Min So
Request: For the establishment of a Type 41 (On -sale beer and
wine) ABC license at an existing restaurant within the
Specific Plan Regulation (SPR) Zone.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 11 -25.
The Senior Planner presented the staff report.
Chair Massa -Lavitt opened the discussion for the commission.
Chair Massa -Lavitt opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Chair
Massa -Lavitt declared the public hearing closed.
Everson moved, second by Galbreath, to approve Conditional Use Permit 11 -11,
subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution No. 11 -25 as presented.
AYES: Cummings, Everson, Galbreath, Goldberg, Massa -Lavitt
NOES: None Motion carried
The Assistant City Attorney advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 11 -25
begins a 10 -day calendar appeal period to the City Council. The Commission
action tonight is final and the appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Bay Theater (potential Historic Preservation designation) — staff sent letter to
property owner per Commission direction at September 7, 2011 meeting — staff
has not received a response from the property owner; Vacation Rentals —
provided Commission with information regarding vacation rentals currently
licensed — indicated City Council will be discussing issue at goal setting
workshop — recommended Commission wait for Council policy direction before
proceeding further; discussed upcoming agenda items for November 2, 2011
meeting.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Everson: Inquired about Council reviewing Title 11 in regards to
vacation rentals (response: Council is having a policy discussion on vacation
rentals that may have effects on Title 11).
Commissioner Goldberg: Thanked staff for compiling information and data
regarding vacation rentals.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Massa -Lavitt adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. in memory of John
Larson, a former planning commissioner and council member.
Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
Attest:
Chair
Deputy City Clerk
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