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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for October 23, 2002
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
District 2 - Jim Sharp
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
District 4 - David Hood
District 5 - Phil Ladner
Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Terence Boga, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
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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.
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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.
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Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3. They are
rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m.
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Videotapes of Planning Commission meetings may be purchased from Seal Beach
TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404.
o Copies of staff reports and/or written materials on each agenda item are on file in
the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public inspection.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
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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 oroceedinas are recorded.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for October 23, 2002
7:30 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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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 otherwise 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 October 9, 2002.
VI.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Zone Text Amendment 02-1
Retaining Wall Standards
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
City of Seal Beach
To consider an amendment to specify the height and other development
standards for retaining walls within the City of Seal Beach. The current
code allows retaining walls to be any height, so long as they are retaining
natural earth. Further, the fence code currently allows fences to be an
overall height of 6 feet in most areas (10 feet abutting major roadways).
The provisions provided for in this Zone Text Amendment will incorporate
the changes recommended by the Planning Commission at the lats
meeting during the study session and will include provisions limiting the
height of retaining walls and landscaping provisions..
Recommendation:
Approval, subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 02-42
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of October 23, 2002
VIII. STAFF CONCERNS
IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS
X. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of October 23, 2002
2002 Aaenda Forecast
Nov 06
CUP 02-15 - 226 Fourth Street
CUP 02-16 and HV 02-5 - 1210 Electric Avenue
Nov 20
Dee 04
Dee 18
Grading Policies, Retaining Walls & Environmental Review of Projects
TO BE SCHEDULED:
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Study Session:
Staff Report:
Study Session:
Permitted Uses and Development Standards in Commercial Zones (5/6/98)
Undergrounding of Utilities
ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms
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