HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2015-04-20 City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
April 20, 2015
Chair Sloan 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 Sloan;
Commissioners: Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Pratt
Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development
Steven L. Flower, City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections, Chair Sloan so ordered the approval of the agenda, as
presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Sloan opened oral communications. Speaker(s): Bill and Gail Ayres,
Central Avenue, expressed concerns over the issuance of liquor licenses in Old
Town. Les Stark, Central Avenue, expressed concern regarding the Conditional
Use Permit for which he has applied and been denied consideration by.the
Planning Commission as directed by the City Attorney. There being no other
speakers, Chair Sloan declared oral communications closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Steven Flower recommended that the minutes of April 6, 2015 be
amended to reflect that Commissioner Machen returned to the Council
Chambers at the conclusion of Agenda Item 2.
Commissioner Machen indicated that she does not have a leasehold/conflict of
interest in the property at which her business is located as was previously
reported in the minutes of the April 6, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Machen indicated that she rents on a month-to-month basis.
Pratt moved, second by Cummings, to approve the recommended actions on the
consent calendar as amended.
1. Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2015.
AYES: Sloan, Cummings, Campbell, Machen, Pratt
NOES: None Motion Carried
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 15-1 1702 Landing Avenue
Applicant-, Robert and Karen Boiler
Property Owner: Robert and Karen Boiler
Request: Minor Use Permit 15-1 requesting to allow the
relocation of a front door, a new front porch, and a
change in the roof style at a nonconforming residence
located in the Residential High Density (RHD-20)
zoning area.
Recommendation: After hearing the staff report and reviewing Minor Use
Permit 15-1, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 15-8, to approve
Minor Use Permit 15-1 with conditions.
Will Chen, Code Enforcement Officer, presented the staff report on this item.
Chair Sloan opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of staffs
recommendation. Wait Turner, 17th Street, commended the Boilers for improving
their home. There were no other speakers. Chair Sloan closed the public
hearing.
Cummings moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Resolution No. 15-8, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 15-1 TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF A
FRONT DOOR, A NEW FRONT PORCH, AND A REMODELED ROOF AT A
NONCONFORMING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1702 LANDING AVENUE IN
THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-20) ZONING AREA."
AYES: Sloan, Cummings, Campbell, Machen, Pratt
NOES: None Motion Carried
The City Attorney advised that the approval of Minor Use Permit 15-1 is the final
decision of the Planning Commission. There is a 10-day appeal period to the
City Council and the appeal period begins April 21, 2015.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report at this time.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Campbell clarified that the recent liquor license approval on Main
Street was not for a new establishment, but an upgrade to an existing beer and
wine license. Commissioner Pratt concurred.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Sloan adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at
7:45 p.m.
City Clerk
Approved:
C i fa6i r
Attest:
City Clerk