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Home My WebLink AboutPC Agenda 1999-04-07 . . . CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for April 7, 1999 District 1 - Brian Brown District 2 - John Larson District 3 - Len Cutuli District 4 - David Hood District 5 - Thomas Lyon Department of Development Services Lee Whittenberg, Director Craig Steele, Assistant City Attorney Mac Cummins, Assistant Planner Maryann DeHaven, Planner, Willdan & Associates a City Hall office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed noon to 1 :00 p.m. a The City of Seal Beach complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance to attend this meeting please telephone the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting (562) 431-2527. a Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3. They are rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m. a Videotapes of Planning Commission meetings may be purchased from Seal Beach TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404. a 'Copies of staff reports and/or written materials on each agenda item are on file on the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public inspection. . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of April 7, 1999 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, only on items not on tonight's agenda, may do so during this time period. No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on these communications on this date, unless agendized. 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. 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. STAFF CONCERNS: 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. 2 . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of April 7, 1999 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission April 7, 1999 Agenda Next Resolution: 99-04 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA APPROVAL By Motion of the Planning Commission, this is the time to: (a) Notify the public of any changes to the Agenda; (b) Re-arrange the order of the Agenda; and/or (c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or public to request an item is removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, provided that the Planning Commission may undertake no action or discussion unless othelWise authorized by law. V. 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, staff or the public requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 17,1999. 2. Plan Review 99-1 (rescheduled from the March 17, 1999 meeting) Address: Applicant/Owner: Request: 235 8th Street Bruce Boehm To construct a 400 square foot addition to an existing non-conforming (based on density and parking) four-unit building. Approval subject to conditions. Recommendation: 3 . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of April 7, 1999 3. Plan Review 99-3 Address: Applicant: Property Owner: Request: Recommendation: 4. Plan Review 99-4 Address: Applicant/Owner: Request: Recommendation: VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1531 Seal Way Jeff Newmaster Virginia Burroughs To enclose an existing deck area of 75 square feet, reconfiguration of existing exterior stairs and interior wall modifications to an existing non-confonning (based on density and parking) four-unit building. Approval subject to conditions. 1215 Seal Way Joseph Ribel The applicant is requesting an addition of 62 square feet for a bathroom and water heater closet to the lower unit of a legal nonconfonning duplex (based on density and parking requirements). Approval subject to conditions. 5. Eucalyptus Tree Pennit 99-1 Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center Project Applicant: Request: Recommendation: Bixby Ranch Company Remove of all eucalyptus trees greater than 12-inches in diameter, measured 4.5 feet above grade, in conjunction with the proposed Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center Project. The areas where the trees will be removed include the entire project area, except for the historic eucalyptus grove area along Seal Beach Boulevard and the golf course area. Approval, subject to conditions. 6. Height Variation 99-1 47-A SUlfside Staff Is requesting that the item be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting of April 21, 1999 since the project request is being modified. Applicant: Request: Recommendation: Eugene and Sue DiLuigi Construction of a covered roof access structure for a covered stairwell in excess of the maximum height limit allowed. The request is also to construct a covered rooftop storage area that is approximately 49 square feet in size. Approval of the covered roof access structure subject to conditions of approval and denial of the rooftop storage area. 4 . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of April 7, 1999 7. Conditional Use Permit 99-3 140 Main Street Applicant/Owner: Business: Request: Recommendation: Brian Kyle O'Malley's on Main To permit a fully enclosed, uncovered outdoor dining area of 340 square feet at the rear of the existing restaurant structure between the restaurant and an existing detached two-car garage/apartment above structure, in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-1251.1.c. Approval subject to conditions. 8. Zone Text Amendment 99-1 Citywide Applicant: Request: Recommendation: VII. STAFF CONCERNS VIII. COMMISSION CONCERNS IX. ADJOURNMENT City of Seal Beach A request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to specify the permitted number of stories within the various commercial zones of the City. This amendment proposed the following story limitations: · Professional Office (CO) Zone - 3 stories . Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) Zone - 2 stories . Service Commercial (C-1) Zone - 3 stories . General Commercial (C-2) Zone - 3 stories Currently these zoning districts have height limitations varying from 30 to 35 feet, but have no height limitation as to the number of stories within those permitted heights. This amendment would specify the permitted number of stories within the identified zoning districts. At present, a moratorium is in effect prohibiting third-story construction within the Main Street Specific Plan zone, pending further action by the City. Recommend approval to the City Council. 5 . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of April 7, 1999 1999 Aaenda Forecast APR 21 CUP 98-8 at 12161 Seal Beach Boulevard Champs for a 12 month review MAY 05 Study Session regarding three-story structures on Main Street MAY 19 JUN 09 JUN 23 JUL 07 JUL 21 AUG 04 AUG 18 SEP 08 SEP 22 OCT 06 OCT 20 NOV 03 NOV17 DEC 08 DEC 22 TO BE SCHEDULED: a Study Session: Height Limits in Commercial Zones (Po Campbell 7/27/98) a Study Session: Pennitted Uses and Development Standards in Commercial Zones (5/6/98) a Study Session: Seal Beach Boulevard (10nI98) a Study Session: Anaheim Bay Villas (10nI98) a Staff Report: Undergrounding of Utilities And Beyond Calendar: CUP 98-6 at 12147 Seal Beach Boulevard (Yucatan GrilQ Review {April 2001) ADA handicapped-accessible restrooms (April 2001) 6