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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for February 18, 2009
7:30 p.m.
District 1 – Ellery Deaton
District 2 – John Larson
District 3 – Erin Bello
District 4 – Henry Eagar
District 5 – Sandra Massa-Lavitt
Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steve Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
City Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed
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noon to 1:00 p.m.
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least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 431-2527.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda of February 18, 2009
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 proceedings are recorded.
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for February 18, 2009
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
AGENDA APPROVAL
III.
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
IV.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
V.
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. Building Department Activity Report – January 2009
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2009.
3. Receive and File: Sprint Telephony PCS, L.P. and Pacific Bell Wireless LLC
v. County of San Diego – United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
4. Receive and File: Orange County Transportation Authority Presentations –
West County Connectors and San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405)
Improvement Project.
5. Receive and File: Provision of February 9, 2009, City Council Staff Report
Re: “Overview of Climate Change Scoping Plan and SB 375.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda of February 18, 2009
6. Minor Plan Review 09-2
920 Fathom Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Jack and Felice Shohet
Request: To construct a new freestanding BBQ and counter
structure, a gas fire pit, and a water feature in
conjunction with a new swimming pool and spa within
the required rear yard and side yard setback areas.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 09-5.
7. Minor Plan Review 09-3
1741 Crestview Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Nicole Pincek
Request: To construct a new detached accessory patio structure
located within the required rear yard and side yard
setback areas, and a free-standing barbeque structure,
to be located within the required side yard setback
area.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 09-8.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
VII.
8. Conditional Use Permit 09-1
13956 Seal Beach Blvd. (Primrose Cafe)
Applicant/Owner: Frank Tahvildari / Burnham USA
Request: To allow an existing restaurant with a Type 47 (On-sale
General) ABC license to expand into an adjacent
975-square foot lease space area.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 09-6.
9. Conditional Use Permit 08-9
Variance 09-2
1300 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Chevron Station)
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda of February 18, 2009
Applicant/Owner: Travis Companies, Inc. / George A. Pearson (c/o G&M
Oil Company)
Request: Approval of Conditional Use Permit for parking lot
improvements to merge an adjacent parking lot area
into the subject property; renovation of the existing gas
station; the establishment of a 24-hour convenience
store; and a Variance from development standards for
substandard lot size within the General Commercial
(C-2) Zone.
Recommendation: Table.
10. Variance 09-1
1025 Catalina Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Christopher and Shalini Lamb
Request: To allow a minimum five (5) foot street side yard
setback for an existing covered entry structure at an
existing residence along the easterly property line. Ten
(10) feet is the minimum required setback for this
particular lot, based upon the average lot width.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 09-7.
STAFF CONCERNS
VIII.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
X.
To scheduled meeting of March 4, 2009, at 7:30 P.M.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda of February 18, 2009
2009 Agenda Forecast
Mar 04
Conditional Use Permit 05-12 - 2401 Seal Beach Blvd (Hampton Inn)
Conditional Use Permit 07-5 Indef. Ext. - 12235 Seal Beach Blvd (Pei Wei)
Conditional Use Permit 09-2 - 12235 Seal Beach Blvd (Pei Wei)
Mar 18
Apr 08
Apr 22
May 06
May 20
Jun 03
Jun 17
Jul 08
Jul 22
Aug 05
Aug 19
Sep 09
Sep 23
Oct 07
Oct 21
Nov 04
Nov 18
Dec 09
Dec 23
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