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Home My WebLink AboutPC Agenda 2007-12-05 CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for December 5, 2007 7:30 p.m. District 1 - Ellery Deaton District 2 - Leonard Delay District 3 - Erin Bello District 4 - Gary Roberts District 5 - Sandra Massa-lavitt Department of Development Services lee Whittenberg, Director Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner 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 Planning Commission. Agenda of December 5, 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 proceedinas arc recorded. City of Seal Beach Planning Commission Agenda for December 5, 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. October 2007 Building Activity Report 2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2007. 3. Receive and File: "How Should California Grow?" - Western City Magazine 4. Receive and File: "Workforce Housing Scorecard - 2007 Inaugural Edition," Orange County Business Council VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS None City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of December 5, 2007 VII. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conditional Use Permit 06-3 (Indefinite Extension) 4000 Lampson Avenue (College Park Valero Applicant/Owner: Rakesh Bhakta! Nirvair Corporation Request: Indefinite Extension of existing Conditional Use Permit 06-3 to operate a convenience market at an existing automobile service station. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-61. 6. Conditional Use Perrnit 07-16 3901 Lampson Avenue (Old Ranch Golf Country Club) Applicant/Owner: Steve Kim - EWAI Architects / Old Ranch Country Club LLC Request: Addition of a 3,400 square foot banquet space; 200 square foot bridal suite; 3,500 square foot owner's suite; and outdoor courtyard, including pool and spa. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-64. 7. Height Variation 07-7 705 Ocean Avenue Applicant/Owner: Edward Gulian / John & Sandy Starns Request: To construct a Covered Roof Access Structure (CRAS) in excess of the 25-foot height limit. Specifically the applicant proposes to construct an approximately 4-ft. 6-in. by 5-ft. 3-in. elevator enclosure to exceed the height limit by approximately 2 feet. Seven feet is the maximum height variation permitted. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-63. 8. Variance 07-5 A-107 Surfside Applicant/Owner: Marshalllninns / Ron and May LaLonde 2 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission . Agenda of December 5, 2007 Request: To maintain existing primary access staircase to a second floor which is located within the required side yard setback area. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-62. 9. Variance 07-6 914 Heron Circle Applicant/Owner: Michael and Jean Cogan Request: To construct an in-ground swimming pool, spa, pool cabana, and pool equipment enclosure within the required front yard setback area. Specifically, the applicant proposes to construct an in-ground swimming pool approximately 10 feet from the front property line and a pool cab8na approximately 11 feet from the front property line. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 07-66. 10. Mitigated Negative Declaration 07-1 General Plan Amendment 06-2 Zone Change 06-2 Planned Unit Development 06-1 1011 Seal Beach Boulevard (Seal Beach Townhomes) (To be continued to Planning Commission meeting of January 23,2008) Applicant/Owner: Don Wilson Builders Request: Don Wilson Builders is requesting approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration 07-1; General Plan Amendment 06-2; Zone Change 06-2; and Planned Unit Development 06-1 to accomplish the following actions: o Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 07-1, certifying that the MND has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); o Amend the Land Use and Housing Elements of General Plan to designate a 4.49 acre property from Light Industry to Residential High Density; o Change the zoning designation on this parcel from 3 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of December 5, 2007 Light Manufacturing (M-1) to Residential High Density (RHD), District II to be consistent with the General Plan revision; and o Construct 87 new town home residences ranging in size from approximately 1 ,300 to 1,748 square feet. Recommendation: Pleasure of the Planning Commission. VIII. STUDY SESSION 11. Study Session: Preliminary Draft - Municipal Code, Title 11, Zoning Code, Chapter 5.00 Land Use and Zoning Decisions and Chapter 6.00 Terms and Definitions IX. STAFF CONCERNS X. COMMISSION CONCERNS XI. ADJOURNMENT To adjourned meeting of January 9,2008, at 7:30 P.M. 4 Dec 19 City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of December 5, 2007 2007 AQenda Forecast Meeting Cancelled 5