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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for April 7, 2004
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
District 2 - Jim Sharp
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
District 4 - Henry Eagar
District 5 - Phil Ladner
Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, AICP, 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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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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rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m.
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the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public inspection.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of April 7, 2004
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 April 7, 2004
7:30 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
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; andlor
(c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or
public to request an item be 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.
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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 3, 2004.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE: Information Reports.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE: Notice of Intent To Approve Participation in the
In-Lieu Parking Program - 148 Main Street, Unit E.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE: Various Legal Decisions and Amicus Briefs.
5. Provision of City Council Policy 600-10, Determination of Parking -
Business Suites Not Facing Main Street Within the Main Street Specific
Plan Area.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of April 7, 2004
6. Minor Plan Review 04-3
405 Crystal Place
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Recommendation:
John Kearns
To construct an approximately 5-foot tall waterfall into
the required setback area. Under the provisions of
Section 28-401, applicants may apply for an
accessory structure to extend up to 10 feet into the
required rear yard setback area under the Minor Plan
Review process.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-12.
7. Minor Plan Review 04-4
705 Bayside Drive
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Rick Gordon
To add approximately 1,423 square feet to an existing
legal nonconforming residential structure. This
structure is nonconforming in the front yard setback
area. The applicant is proposing to add the square
footage in the rear yard area and to add a second
floor.
Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-2.
VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS
8. Request by City Council - Reconsideration of Planning Commission
Recommendations Regarding Expansion and Additions to nonconforming
Residential Condominium Properties and Condominium Conversion
Regulations.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Conditional Use Permit 00-10 (Indefinite Extension)
1198 Pacific Coast Highway (Blackboard Bistro)
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Joseph Barbara I City of Seal Beach
To continue the sale of beer and wine at an existing
restaurant. Specifically, the applicant is requesting a
permit for the sale of beer and wine for on premises
consumption only. In addition, the applicant has an
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission . Agenda of April 7, 2004
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Recommendation:
existing outdoor dining area, which, if approved, will
continue in use.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-19.
10. Conditional Use Permit 01-6 (Indefinite Extension)
500 Pacific Coast Highway (Oster's Donuts)
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Recommendation:
James Watson
To continue to have an outdoor dining area at an
existing restaurant.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-15.
11. Conditional Use Permit 02-3 (Indefinite Extension)
3005 Old Ranch Parkway (Spaghettini Rotisserie & Grill)
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
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Spaghettini Rotisserie & GrillI Bixby Ranch Company
To continue to permit live jazz music 7 days a week
from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-14.
12. Height Variation 04-2
B-98 Surfside
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Recommendation:
Michael Baker
To construct a Covered Roof Access Structure
(CRAS) in excess of the 35-foot height limit in
Surfside. Specifically, the CRAS would exceed the
height limit by approximately 7 feet.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-17.
13. Zone Text Amendment 04-2
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
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James R. Watson
To consider an amendment to the Code of the City of
Seal Beach to reduce the required side yard setbacks
in residential housing zones that abut the stub streets
along the "Gold Coast" area of Ocean Avenue. The
setback requirement is currently 15% in all housing
zones (RLD, RMD, & RHD) and is proposed to be
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of April 7, 2004
Recommendation:
VIII. STAFF CONCERNS
IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS
X. ADJOURNMENT
reduced to 10% in the RLD District 1 Zone. Only
properties on the ocean side of Ocean Avenue
(between 1st and 8th Streets) would be affected.
Approval and adoption of Resolution 04-16.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of April 7, 2004
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2004 Aaenda Forecast
Apr 21
CUP 99-5 Indefinite Extension -12490 Seal Beach Blvd (Sav-On)
CUP 01-12 Indefinite Extension -12320 Seal Beach Blvd (Islands)
CUP 01-14 Indefinite Extension -12420 Seal Beach Blvd (Daphne's)
CUP 02-8 Indefinite Extension - 12890 Seal Beach Blvd (Baja Frash)
May 05
May 19
Jun 09
Jun 23
Jul07
Jul21
Aug 04
Aug 18
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Sep 22
Oct 06
Oct 20
Nov 03
Nov 17
Dec 08
Dec 22
TO BE SCHEDULED:
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Study Session:
Permitted Uses & Development Standards in Commercial Zones
(5/6/98 )
Undergrounding of Utilities
ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms
Parking Issues in Old Town
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Staff Report:
Study Session:
Study Session:
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