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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 2015-01-20 City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission January 20, 2015 Commissioner Cummings 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: Commissioners: Sloan, Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development Steven L. Flower, City Attorney Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner Will Chen, Code Enforcement Officer Tina Knapp, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA With no objections, Commissioner Cummings so ordered the approval of the agenda, as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Cummings opened oral communications. There being no speakers, Commissioner Cummings declared oral communications closed. CONSENT CALENDAR Sloan moved, second by Machen, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar as presented. Motion withdrawn and approval of the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 2014 will be presented to the Commission at the next meeting. 1. Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2014. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. Reorganization of Planning Commission — Election of new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2015. The Director of Community Development conducted the selection of the 2015 Chair asking for nominations: Cummings nominated Steven Sloan and Pratt nominated Esther Cummings, which she respectfully declined. There were no other nominations. The Director closed nominations. AYES: Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: Sloan Motion carried Page 2 — Planning Commission 1/20/15 Chair Sloan conducted the selection of 2015 Vice Chair asking for nominations: Pratt nominated Esther Cummings. There were no other nominations. The Chair closed nominations. AYES: Sloan, Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt NOES: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS 3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 14-2 103 A Surfside Avenue Applicant: David Chamberlain Property Owner: David Chamberlain Request: Minor Use Permit 14-2 requesting a covered roof access structure that exceeds the height maximum in the Surfside Colony area by two feet. Recommendation: After hearing the staff report and reviewing Minor Use Permit 14-2, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 15-1, approving Minor Use Permit 14-2. Will Chen, Code Enforcement Officer, presented the staff report on this item. There were no Commission or public comments regarding this item. Campbell moved, second by Cummings, to adopt Resolution No. 15-1, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 14-2 TO PERMIT A COVERED ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ROOF HEIGHT BY 2 FEET AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 103-A SURFSIDE.". AYES: Sloan, Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt NOES: None Motion Carried The City Attorney advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 15-1 approving MUP 14-2 is the final decision of the Planning Commission. There is a 10-day appeal period to the City Council and the appeal period begins January 21, 2015. 4. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 14-4 1265 th Street Applicant: Laura Sanders of Jeannette Architects Property Owner: Richard Hollar Request: Minor Use Permit 14-4 requesting approval of an interior remodel of no more than 25%, involving the kitchen and one bathroom, in a nonconforming residence. Recommendation: After hearing the staff report and reviewing Minor Use Permit 14-4, staff recommends that the Planning Page 3— Planning Commission 1120/15 Commission adopt Resolution 15-2, approving Minor Use Permit 14-4. Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report on this item. The applicant inquired as to whether the resurfacing of the roof and deck were included in this request and staff responded that work of this type is not included in the MUP as such work does not require a MUP. Campbell moved, second by Machen, to adopt Resolution No. 15-2, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 14-4 TO PERMIT AN INTERIOR REMODEL OF LESS THAN 25% WITHIN A NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 126 5TH STREET IN THE RHD-20 ZONE". AYES: Sloan, Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt NOES: None Motion Carried The City Attorney advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 15-2 approving MUP 14-4 is the final decision of the Planning Commission, There is a 10-day appeal period to the City Council and the appeal period begins January 21, 2015. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 14-9 114 A Su rfside Ave Applicant: CPR Landholdings, Inc. Property Owner: CPR Landholdings, Inc. Request: Conditional Use Permit 14-9 requesting to allow interior alterations, including a tandem parking configuration, within a nonconforming residential structure. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 15- 3, approving Conditional Use Permit 14-9. Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report on this item. Chair Sloan opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of staff's recommendation. A representative of the Surfside Homeowners' Association inquired as to the timetable for completion of the work required by the Resolution to which the Commission responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Campbell indicated that the Resolution requires that permits be obtained within 30 days; however, it does not dictate completion of the work. The City Attorney indicated that the permits will have expiration dates and the Director confirmed that each permit will have timelines, for completion of work due to the fact that an entitlement is associated with the required work. The City Attorney also indicated that there is code enforcement history associated with this property and that if the work is not completed code enforcement will continue. The Director confirmed that there is a fast schedule for the work required and inquiries can be made of Page 4— Planning Commission 1/20115 staff regarding progress. There were no other speakers. Chair Sloan closed the public hearing. Cummings moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Resolution No. 15-3, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 14-9 FOR A STRUCTURAL ALTERATION INCLUDING A TANDEM PARKING CONFIGURATION FOR A NONCONFORMING DWELLING AT 114A SURFSIDE AVENUE". AYES: Sloan, Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt NOES: None Motion Carried The City Attorney advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 15-3 approving CUP 14-9 is the final decision of the Planning Commission. There is a 10-day appeal period to the City Council and the appeal period begins January 21, 2015, DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director congratulated and welcomed the new Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chair. The Director also distributed a flyer regarding Swim Seal Beach efforts and provided an update. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Pratt expressed appreciation for the warm welcome; Campbell welcomed the new Commissioners and congratulated Chair Sloan; Campbell also expressed her congratulations and welcomed the new Commissioners; Sloan welcomed the new Commissioners; and Machen thanked staff and the City Attorney for a warm welcome. Sloan inquired as to the status of the pier structural assessment to which the Director responded that the item would be presented to the City Council in the near future. ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Chair Sloan adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk Approved: Chair Attest: City Clerk