HomeMy WebLinkAbout~PC Agenda 2012-02-15CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
District 1 — David Everson
District 2 — Esther Cummings - Vice -Chair
District 3 — Robert Goldberg
District 4 — Jerry Galbreath
District 5 — Sandra Massa - Lavitt - Chair
Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
The following is a brief explanation of the Planning Commission agenda
structure:
AGENDA APPROVAL: The Planning Commission may wish to change the order
of the items on the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Anyone wishing to address the Planning
Commission on tonight's agenda may do so during this time period. The
Planning Commission may also allow the public to address any other matters
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. No action can
be taken by the Planning Commission on these communications on this date,
unless agendized.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items are considered routine items
that normally do not require separate consideration. The Planning Commission
may make one motion for approval of all the items listed on the Consent
Calendar.
SCHEDULED MATTERS: These items are considered by the Planning
Commission separately and require separate motions. These transactions are
considered administrative and public testimony is not heard.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Public Hearings allow citizens the opportunity to
speak in favor of or against agendized items. More detailed information is found
in the actual agenda attached. If you have documents to distribute, you should
have enough copies for all Planning Commissioners, City staff, and the public.
Please give one to the secretary for the City files. The documents become part
of the public record and will not be returned.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Updates and reports from the Director of Development
Services (Planning and Building Departments) are presented for information to
the Planning Commission and the public.
COMMISSION CONCERNS: Items of concern are presented by the Planning
Commissioners and discussed with staff.
All proceedings are recorded.
CALL TO ORDER
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda • February 15, 2012
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Motion of the Planning Commission this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the
agenda, re- arrange the order of the agenda, and provide an opportunity for any member of the
Planning Commission or staff to request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate action.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any items
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the
Commission cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by
law. Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the
microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of 5
minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by one motion
unless prior to enactment a member of the Planning Commission or staff requests a specific item
be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2012.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda • February 15, 2012
2. Variance 12 -1; Minor Use Permit 12 -2
A -95 Surfside Avenue
Applicant /Owner: Cynthia and Wayne Tomlinson
Request:
To construct an exterior glass wall for an interior
staircase that encroaches approximately 1' -0" into the
required side yard setback area, as well as a glass
and stucco architectural element on the rooftop deck
that is approximately 35 square feet in area and
exceeds the 35' -0" height limit by approximately 3' -6"
(approximately 38' -6" overall height).
Recommendation: Deny Variance 12 -1 through the adoption of
Resolution 12 -2; Approve Minor Use Permit 12 -2,
subject to conditions, through the adoption of
Resolution 12 -3.
3. Minor Use Permit 12 -1
B -86 Surfside Avenue
Applicants /Owners: Renee Depeso and Arthur Patino
Request:
Recommendation: Approve Minor Use Permit 12 -1, subject to conditions,
through the adoption of Resolution 12 -1.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSION CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
To construct a non - habitable architectural feature in
excess of the 35' -0" height limit. The applicant
proposes to construct a Covered Roof Access
Structure (CRAS) and solid roof patio cover to exceed
the height limit by approximately 1' -9" (approximately
36' -9" overall height).
Adjourn Planning Commission to Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda • February 15, 2012
2012 Agenda Forecast
Mar. 7, 2012 No scheduled items
Mar 21, 2012 Final EIR & Project Review & Recommendation
Apr 4, 2012 No scheduled items to date