HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2011-11-02City of Seal Beach - Planning Commission
November 2, 2011
Chair Massa -Lavitt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. The meeting was held in
the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag led by
Commissioner Cummings.'
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Massa - Lavitt; Commissioners: Cummings, Everson, Goldberg
Absent: Galbreath (excused)
Staff Present: Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Cummings moved, second by Everson, to excuse the absence of Commissioner
Galbreath.
AYES: Cummings, Everson, Goldberg, Massa -Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Galbreath
Motion carried
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 Goldberg, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
AYES: Cummings, Everson, Goldberg, Massa -Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Galbreath
1. Approved the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2011.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no matters for consideration at this time.
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Variance 11 -3
B -61 Surfside Avenue
Applicant/Owner: William Bruton
Request:
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To allow an approximately 1,270 square foot, two -
story detached accessory structure at the rear of the
property within the Residential Low Density (RLD -9 —
Surfside) zone. The proposed accessory structure
does not comply with rear yard setback requirements
and exceeds the allowable height limit for accessory
structures by approximately 10' -6 ".
Recommendation: Deny Variance 11 -3.
The Senior Planner presented the staff report.
Chair Massa -Lavitt opened the discussion for the commission.
Everson: Questioned whether an interior stairway would be permissible.
Response: Interior stairway is permissible
Goldberg: Received clarification regarding side yard setback of proposed detached
accessory structure.
Chair Massa - Lavitt: Received clarification on whether proposed stairway
encroached upon side yard setback.
Chair Massa - Lavitt opened the public hearing.
Mr. Bruton (applicant/owner) introduced himself and spoke briefly about his
proposal.
Chair Massa -Lavitt made suggestions regarding an open walkway and having the
proposed structure connect to the main house, thereby eliminating the need for a
variance.
Mr. Bruton liked the suggestion of an open walkway to connect the proposed
detached structure to the main residential structure, and agreed to revise plans
accordingly.
There being no additional speakers, Chair Massa -Lavitt declared the public
hearing closed.
Everson moved, second by Cummings, to deny Variance 11 -3.
AYES: Cummings, Everson, Goldberg, Massa -Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Galbreath
The Assistant City Attorney advised that the denial of Variance 11 -3 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
The Director discussed the schedule for upcoming planning commission
meetings; distributed Planning Commission Journal (quarterly publication) to the
commissioners.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Cummings: Inquired whether staff has received any
communications from the owner of Bay Theater. Response: None at this time.
Commissioner Goldberg: Stated concerns regarding posting agendas and staff
reports on the website prior to meeting — will continue to monitor and report back
to commission. Response: Reduction in staff and extraordinary workloads have
hindered placing staff reports online prior to this meeting; no legal requirements
to post online at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Massa - Lavitt adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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Motion carried