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Home My WebLink AboutPC Agenda 2007-03-21 CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for March 21, 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 , Senior Planner Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary D City Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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 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. D Videotapes of Planning Commission meetings may be purchased from Seal Beach TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404. 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. City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 21, 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 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 proceedinqs are recorded. City of Seal Beach Planning Commission Agenda for March 21, 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. January and February 2007 Building Activity Reports 2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2007. 3. RECEIVE AND FILE: information Reports Re: "Regulatory Takings Initiatives: The Stories Behind the November 2006 Election," "Development Impact Fees 2006: A Year in Review," and "2006 Long Range Transportation Plan - Regional Transportation Plan." 4. Minor Plan Review 07-4 916 Blue Heron City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 21, 2007 Applicant/Owner: Kenneth & Emily Young Request: To install a 13-ft. 3-in. high open wood lattice pool cover within the 15-ft. rear yard setback area. The pool cover is proposed to be located 8 ft. from the rear property line. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-9. 5. Minor Plan Review 07-5 961 Blue Heron Applicant/Owner: Don Le Request: To install a 9 ft. 0 in. high open, wood lattice structure within the 15-ft. rear yard setback area. The open, wood lattice structure is proposed to be located 4 ft. from the rear property line. The lattice structure is 4 in. wide, is "L-shaped," and is 11 ft. in length adjacent to the side property line and 8 ft. in length adjacent to the rear property line. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-12. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 6. Adoption of Resolution 07-4 approving Variance 07-1 for 617 Ocean Avenue. VII. PUBLIC HEARING 7. Conditional Use Permit 07-2 12470 Seal Beach Blvd. (Ralph's Market) Applicant/Owner: Ralph's Markets (The Kroger Company, Western Division) / Levine Investments Request: To maintain three, four-seat tables with umbrellas for outdoor dining use at an existing market. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-7. 2 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 21, 2007 8. Conditional Use Permit 05-11 (Indefinite Extension 320 Main Street (Three Twenty Main) Applicant/Owner: Conrad Mingura / Fred Reidman Request: Approval of indefinite extension of a Conditional Use Permit 05-11 at an existing restaurant, which allowed a 145-sq. ft. outdoor dining area at 320 Main Street in the Main Street Specific Plan area. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-10. 9. Conditional Use Permit 07-4 1000 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Automotive Excellence of Seal Beach) Applicant/Owner: Joseph Harris, Automotive Excellence of Seal Beach/George A. Pearson Request: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit at an automotive repair business to permit an automotive tow service as an accessory. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-14. 10. Planned Sign Program 07-1 12071-12541 Seal Beach Boulevard Rossmoor Center (Shops at Rossmoor) Applicant/Owner: Austin Pod rat / Century National Properties Request: To amend a previously approved Planned Sign Program for the Rossmoor Center (Shops at Rossmoor). Requested amendment to Sign Program will include demolition of 4 existing pylon signs and the provision of new monument and directional signs resulting in no increase in permitted sigh area. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-11 . VIII. STAFF CONCERNS 3 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of March 21, 2007 IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS X. ADJOURNMENT To April 4, 2007, at 7:30 P.M. 4 Apr04 Apr 18 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 March 21, 2007 2007 Aaenda Forecast Minor Plan Review 07-6 - 74 Riversea Road CUP 07-5 - 12235 Seal Beach Blvd (Pei Wei Asian Diner) CUP 07-6 - 12171 Seal Beach Blvd (California Pizza Kitchen) Variance 07-2 - 429 Beryl Cove Way CANCELLED Study Session - Zoning Code Revision HOLIDAY - Meeting Cancelled 5