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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 - Approve PC Min 2012-03-21 City of Seal Beach - Planning Commission March 21, 2012 Chair Massa-Lavitt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. The meeting was held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag led by Commissioner Galbreath. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Massa-Lavitt; Commissioners: Cummings, Everson, Galbreath, Goldberg Staff Present: Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney Anita Chapanond, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA APPROVAL Cummings moved to approve the agenda as presented, all commissioners voted in favor of the motion. AYES: Cummings, Everson, Galbreath, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None Motion Carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Massa-Lavitt opened oral communications. Speakers: Darlene Cahoon, Surfside resident, questioned if her comments should be made during the public hearing. There being no other speakers, Chair Massa-Lavitt declared oral communications closed. CONSENT CALENDAR Galbreath moved, second by Everson, to approve the recommended action on the consent calendar. AYES: Cummings, Everson, Galbreath, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None Motion Carried 1. Approved the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2012. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR No items were removed. SCHEDULED MATTERS There were no matters for consideration at this time. Page 2 — Planning Commission 03/21/12 PUBLIC HEARING 3. Minor Use Permit 12-3 B-86 Surfside Avenue Applicant/Owner: Art Patino/Renee Depeso Request: To construct a Non-Habitable Architectural Feature in excess of the 35-foot height limit. Specifically, the applicants propose to construct an approximately 9'- 9" by 9'-10" Covered Roof Access Structure (CRAS) to exceed the height limit by approximately 2'-0"; 7 feet is the maximum height allowed beyond the height limit. Only a portion of the CRAS and patio cover will exceed the height limit. Recommendation: Approve Minor Use Permit 12-3, subject to conditions, through the adoption of Resolution 12-4. The Senior Planner delivered the staff report —due to the sloping of the roof, the square footage that exceeds the height limit would be less than the 9'-9" by 9'- 10" footprint at the roof deck level — the applicant has previously applied for a CRAS and covered roof patio (Minor Use Permit denied without prejudice). Commission Inquiries: • Commissioner Cummings: inquired whether Surfside Architectural Review Committee has approved these plans as submitted — committee has approved; inquired about correspondence received for this matter — no correspondence has been received regarding this matter. Chair Massa-Lavitt opened the public hearing. Speakers: Arthur Patino, applicant/owner, explained that his revised plans were approved by the Colony and those plans were then forwarded to the City for approval tonight; Darlene Cahoon, Surfside resident and former Surfside Colony board member, reiterated the notion that the residents who are opposed to a CRAS is primarily because of view obstruction — is personally in favor of the aesthetics of applicant's proposed CRAS, opposes the size/square footage of CRAS, and would like same consideration in the future; Arthur Patino provided his rebuttal that he did not complain when his neighbors built their homes and his views were lost. There being no other speakers, Chair Massa-Lavitt closed the public hearing. Commission discussion/comments: • Commissioner Goldberg: received clarification regarding the stairway landing — additional footage needed to provide clearance for doorway due to slope of roof; questioned whether footprint was minimal for the slope Page 3 - Planning Commission 03/21/12 roof design — it is minimal based on this type of roof, alternatives may diminish architectural aesthetics. • Commissioner Galbreath: received clarification regarding 35 feet height limit in Surfside — height limit is by right, but through a Minor Use Permit, limit may be exceeded by up to 7 feet for non-habitable architectural features. • Commissioner Everson: commented that these plans are an improvement from ones previously submitted; believes square footage of CRAS is minimum required for this design, and views alternative of a flat roof design as obscuring more views. Motion by Everson, second by Cummings, to Approve Minor Use Permit 12-3, subject to conditions, through the adoption of Resolution 12-4. AYES: Cummings, Everson, Galbreath, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None Motion Carried The Assistant City Attorney stated the Planning Commission decision to approve Minor Use Permit 12-3 through adoption of Resolution 12-4 is a final decision of the Planning Commission - there is a 10 day period to appeal this decision to the City Council —the appeal period will begin tomorrow morning (03/22/12). DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Senior Planner announced that the City Council will consider the Draft Housing Element on April 10th; reported on plan submittals received by Development Services department — former Shorehouse Cafe (demolition permit is in the process, will be converted into additional parking spaces), Sofa U Love building (plans to remodel to an eye clinic); there are no items currently forecasted for the April meetings. Commissioner Cummings inquired about Fresh & Easy settling in — Lynda Krueger, 8th Street, provided an update regarding the new grocery store and commented on concerns. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Goldberg questioned whether the EIR for the DWP is still scheduled for April 2"d (Final EIR is scheduled to be released on April 2nd) ; Commissioner Cummings stated concerns regarding the vegetation along the entry road at In-N-Out; Commissioner Galbreath inquired if there were any updates regarding the STATS and Rite-Aid buildings (no updates to provide); Commissioner Massa-Lavitt remarked that, in regards to In-N-Out, she believes Commission should be clearer in the future when discussing vegetation meant to obscure line of sight. Page 4 — Planning Commission 03/21/12 ADJOURNMENT Chair Massa-Lavitt adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Approved: Chair Attest: Deputy City Clerk NOTICE: The following document has not been approved for accuracy and may be corrected, modified or amended before final approval.Because it is being made available prior to final action, it should not be considered a true record of the meeting. It is not the official Minutes of the Planning Commission and cannot be relied on or used as an official record of the proceedings.Although the City of Seal Beach makes every effort to see that proper notes are taken at a meeting, and although draft Minutes are generally approved as submitted, changes and corrections are sometimes made before a final version is approved. The City therefore makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the contents of this document. Once Official Minutes have been approved, a copy can be obtained from the City Clerk.