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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for March 5, 2003
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
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
D 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.
D 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.
D Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3. They are
rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m.
o Videotapes of Planning Commission meetings may be purchased from Seal Beach
TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404.
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D 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.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 5, 2003
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 proceedinas are recorded.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for March 5, 2003
7:30 p.m.
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; andlor
(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 February 19, 2003.
2. Minor Plan Review 03-3
250 Ocean Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Jim Watson
Architectural review of a proposal to construct a new, built-in BBQ and a
fireplace structure within the rear and side yard setback areas of the
subject property.
Recommendation:
Approval, subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-8.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Variance 03-1
250 Ocean Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Jim Watson
To vary from the side yard setback requirements to a nonconforming
single-family residence. Specifically, the applicant is proposing to
construct an 8-foot tall fountain in the side yard setback area.
Recommendation: Pleasure of the Commission.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 5, 2003
4. Negative Declaration 03-1
General Plan Amendment 03-1
Zone Change 03-1
Zone Text Amendment 03-1
Seal Beach Boulevard between Electric Avenue and 125 feet north of Landing Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
City of Seal Beach I Various
General Plan Amendment 03-1 - A request to amend the Land Use
Element of the General Plan to revise allowable uses within the Limited
Commercial land use designation to allow residential uses not in
conjunction with a related commercial or office land use. Revise the land
use designation and Land Use Map from General Commercial to Limited
Commercial for the subject properties located north of Landing Avenue.
Zone Change 03-1 - A request to change the zone on properties located
from Landing Avenue 125 feet north on Seal Beach Boulevard from
General Commercial (C-2) to Limited Commercial (L-C).
Zone Text Amendment - A request to amend the provisions of the
Limited Commercial (L-C) Zone to allow new residential construction as
a permitted use in the L-C Zone. Currently new residential uses are
permitted only in conjunction with an allowable business use.
Recommendation:
Approval, subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution Nos. 03-11,
03-12, and 03-13
VII. SCHEDULED MATTERS
5. DETERMINATION OF GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY - Bolsa Chica Street Waterline
Easement (Brightwater Proposed Water Transmission Line Route). (Continued from February
19, 2003.)
6. STUDY SESSION: Addition and Expansion Standards for Non-Conforming Residential Uses.
VIII. STAFF CONCERNS
IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS
X. ADJOURNMENT
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TO BE SCHEDULED:
D Study Session:
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D Study Session:
D Study Session:
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 5, 2003
2003 AQenda Forecast
Permitted Uses and Development Standards in Commercial Zones (5/6/98)
Undergrounding of Utilities
ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms
Parking Issues in Old Town
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