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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda 2007-02-07 CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for February 7,2007 7:30 p.m. District 1 - Ellery Deaton District 2 - Phil O'Malley District 3 - Erin Bello District 4 - Gary Roberts District 5 - Phil Ladner Department of Development Services Lee Whittenberg, Director Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary o City Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5.00 p m. Monday through Friday. Closed noon to 1'00 p.m. o 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 at (562) 431-2527. o Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3. They are rebroadcast on Sunday afternoons, 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. 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. CIty of Seal Beach Plannmg CommIssIon. Agenda of February 7, 2007 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 penod. 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 distnbute, you should have enough copies for all Planning Commissioners, City staff and the public. Please g!ve 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 Planmng 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 Planmng Commission and the public. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Items of concern are presented by the Planning Commissioners and discussed with staff. All oroceedinas are recorded. City of Seal Beach Planning Commission Agenda for February 7, 2007 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; and/or (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. 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 January 17, 2007. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS VII. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Height Variation 07-1 729 South Shore Drive 1 City of Seal Beach Plannmg Commission. Agenda of February 7, 2007 Applicant/Owner: TKR Construction / Billie & Emilio Diaz Request: To construct a non-habitable architectural feature in excess of the 25-foot height limit. Specifically, the applicant proposes to construct a 5-foot 6-inch by 6-foot elevator enclosure to exceed the maximum 7-foot height limit by 4 feet. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-1 3 Variance 07-1 Minor Plan Review 07-3 617 Ocean Avenue Applicant/Owner: John Smith Request: Variance 07-1 - To add approximately 120 sq. ft. of additional liVing space to a legal, nonconforming 5-unit structure. Specifically, the applicant proposes to reduce the density of the property from 5 units to 4 umts by combining Umts C and D on the 2nd floor and then adding approximately 120 sq. ft to that unit. Minor Plan Review 07-3 - Major remodel including provision of 336 sq ft. of new decks on the 2nd floor, an 80 sq. ft. mechanical/equipment room, a circular stairway to a new, open-roof deck, and major interior remodel work. Also, the applicant proposes to add a 5th parking space on the ground floor in the form of a tandem garage space comprising 200 sq. ft. and a 36 sq ft. laundry area along the west side of the property, and a new elevator and foyer on the west side of the property for access to the remodeled 2nd story Unit Recommendation: Deny Variance 07-1 and approve Minor Plan Review 07-3, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-4 and 7-5, respectively. 4. Conditional Use Permit 07-3 2311 Seal Beach Blvd (Starbucks) Applicant/Owner: Pacific Gateway Retail, LLC 2 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of February 7, 2007 Request: Permit drive-thru window, patio seating, and a 24-hour business operation in conjunction with a Starbuck's Coffee Shop. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-8. 5. Conditional Use Permit 07-1 132 13th Street Applicant/Owner: Scott Levitt, 132 13th Street, LLC/132 13th Street, LLC Request: Conversion of a two-unit structure to condomlmums. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-6. VIII. STAFF CONCERNS IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS X. ADJOURNMENT To February 21,2007, at 6:30 P M. for Zoning Code Joint Study Session. 3 Feb 21 Feb 26 Mar 07 Mar 21 Apr04 Apr18 May 09 May 23 Jun 06 Jun 20 Jul04 Jul18 Aug 08 Aug 22 Sep 05 Sep 19 Oct 03 Oct 17 Nov 07 Nov 21 Dec 05 Dec 19 City of Seal Beach Planning CommissIon. Agenda of January 18, 2006 2007 Aaenda Forecast Zoning Code Joint Study Session (6:30 p.m.) Zoning Code Joint Study Session (6:30 p.m.) Zoning Code Joint Study Session (6:30 p.m.) Minor Plan Review 07-4 CUP 07-2 - 916 Blue Heron - 12470 Seal Beach Blvd (Ralph's Market) HOLIDAY - Meeting Cancelled 4