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November 17, 2014
Chair Massa-Lavitt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and led the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Massa-Lavitt;
Commissioners: Campbell, Cummings, Goldberg, Sloan
Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development
Steven L. Flower, City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Will Chen, Staff, Community Development Department
Linda Devine, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The City Attorney pulled item 3 from the agenda due to an error in the description
of the item on the agenda and indicated this item will be re-noticed for the
December 1, 2014 Planning Commission meeting. Goldberg moved, second by
Sloan, to approve the agenda, as amended.
AYES: Campbell, Cummings, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt, Sloan
NOES: None Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Massa-Lavitt opened oral communications and stated that those audience
members present for item 3 can speak at this time and the minutes will be
included in the staff report. Speaker(s): Seth Eaker, Black Marble Consulting —
applicant for CUP 14-7 (Phenix Salon Suites), expressed his concerns regarding
the error in the agenda and delaying the process — provided information to
support the request of the conditional use permit — asked those audience
members present and are in support of the CUP to stand — 7 of the 14 present
stated their support; and Lisa Roden, Todd Maris, and Elizabeth Burnett spoke
regarding Taco Surf, on Pacific Coast Highway, be allowed to have live amplified
music. There being no other speakers, Chair Massa-Lavitt declared oral
communications closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Campbell moved, second by Sloan, to approve the recommended actions on the
consent calendar as presented.
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AYES: Campbell, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt, Sloan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cummings Motion Carried
1. Approved the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2014.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
No items at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 14-1 313 Central Avenue
Applicant: Natalie Murphy
Property Owner.' Erin and Natalie Murphy
Request: Minor Use Permit 14-1 requesting minor alterations to a structure
that is nonconforming due to density. The applicant proposes to
convert a closet and portion of the kitchen into a second
bathroom for the primary residence.
Staff provided a brief analysis regarding the request for a minor use permit
stating that the remodel lies within the parameters set in the municipal code and
does not increase the number of bedrooms and does not add new square
footage to the residence, it creates a second bathroom, and the applicant is the
property owner that will continue to occupy the primary residence. Natalie
Murphy, applicant and owner, was present to answer any questions.
Campbell moved, second by Cummings, to adopt Resolution No. 14-8 approving
Minor Use Permit (MUP) 14-1 to permit an interior remodel of less than 25%
within the non-conforming structure.
AYES: Campbell, Cummings, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt, Sloan
NOES: None Motion Carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This item was pulled from the agenda.
3. Conditional Use Permit(CUP) 14-7 13947 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: Seth Eaker on behalf of Phenix Salon Suites
Property Owner: Burnham, USA
Request: Conditional Use Permit 14-7 requesting live entertainment(two musical
performers with non-amplified music) in an existing restaurant with a
Type 47 on-sale alcohol license.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 14-7, approving
Conditional Use Permit 14-5 with Conditions.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Discussion Item — Live Entertainment
The Director of Community Development indicated that at the request of the
Planning Commission, this discussion item was brought forwarded — provided the
Commission the current language in the municipal code that prohibits live
amplified music — stated there is a process to move forward to make any
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changes to the municipal code. The Commissioners discussed their options to
allow live music with a conditional use permit (CUP). The City Attorney clarified
that any action considered would be for businesses citywide and not for a single
site.
Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Campbell, directing staff to begin the process to
notify the City Council that the Planning Commission would like to recommend
that a zone change to municipal code be considered regarding Chapter
11.4.05.010(D)2 — Standards for Specific Uses — Allowable Incidental Business
Activities — Prohibited Uses.
AYES:. Campbell, Cummings, Goldberg, Massa-Lavitt, Sloan
NOES: None Motion Carried
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Sloan inquired about the pier structure.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Massa-Lavitt adjourned the Planning Commission
meeting at 8:06 p.m.
City Clerk
Approved.
Chair
Attest:
City Clerk