HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2015-10-05City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
October 5, 2015
Vice Chair Cummings called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and Commissioner Machen led
the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Machen, Cummings, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development
Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Tina Knapp, Acting City Clerk
Vice Chair Cummings thanked Steve Sloan for his service on the Planning
Commission.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections, Vice Chair Cummings so ordered the approval of the agenda,
as presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Cummings opened oral communications. There being no speakers,
Vice Chair Cummings declared oral communications closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Chair Cummings indicated that revised minutes are on the dais for
consideration. The Assistant City Attorney advised that, due to new
appointments to the Planning Commission, the best course of action was to
accept and file the minutes of September 8, 2015. Vice Chair Cummings so
ordered that the meeting minutes of September 8, 2015 be accepted and filed.
1. Approve the Planning
September 8, 2015.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Commission Meeting Minutes of
2. Reorganization of Planning Commission — Election of new Chairperson
and Vice - Chairperson for 2015.
Vice Chair Cummings conducted the selection of a new Chair asking for
nominations: Campbell nominated Esther Cummings, second by Machen.
There were no other nominations. The Vice Chair closed nominations.
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AYES: Machen, Cummings, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None Motion carried
Chair Cummings conducted the selection of Vice Chair asking for nominations:
Thomas nominated Deb Machen, second by Chair Cummings. There were no
other nominations. The Chair closed nominations.
AYES: Machen, Cummings, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 15 -14 1413 Ocean Avenue
Applicant: Ken Greenberg
Property Owner: Ken Greenberg
Request: Minor Use Permit 15 -14 requesting to allow removal of
an interior wall and replace existing garage doors within
a three -car garage that is located on a property that is
nonconforming due to density, setbacks, and parking in
the RHD -20 (Residential High Density) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 15 -23,
approving Minor Use Permit 15 -14 with Conditions.
Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report on this item.
Campbell moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 15 -23, entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 15 -14 TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF
AN INTERIOR WALL WITHIN A DETACHED THREE -CAR GARAGE LOCATED
ON A PROPERTY THAT IS NONCONFORMING DUE TO SETBACKS,
DENISTY, AND PARKING IN THE RHD -20 (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY -20)
ZONE AT 1413 OCEAN AVENUE."
AYES: Machen, Cummings, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None Motion carried
The Assistant City Attorney advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 15 -23
approving MUP 15 -14 is the final decision of the Planning Commission. There is
a 10 -day appeal period to the City Council and the appeal period begins
October 6, 2015.
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PUBLIC HEARING
4. Partial Street Vacation
Southwest Corner of First Street and Marina Drive Intersection
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Review to make findings that the proposed partial street
vacation of a portion of First Street at the southwest
intersection of Marina Drive and First Street and located
in the SPR -DWP (Specific Plan Regulation) zoning area
is in conformity with the City's adopted General Plan.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 15-
24, making a finding of conformity with the City's
adopted General Plan.
Jim Basham, Director of Community Development, introduced this item and
provided a review of activity pertaining to this property. Michael Ho, City
Engineer, provided the staff report for this item.
Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Chair
Cummings closed the public hearing.
Machen moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Resolution No. 15 -24, entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING
THAT THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF FIRST STREET
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FIRST STREET AND
MARINA DRIVE INTERSECTION IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY'S
ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN."
AYES: Machen, Cummings, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None Motion carried
The Assistant City Attorney advised that there is no appeal period relative to this
item.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Community Development Jim Basham indicated that a flash drive was
provided on the dais for each Commissioner and it contains a variety of useful
information, such as materials related to the Brown Act. Director Basham also
indicated that information about the Planning Officials Forum is on the dais and
invited two Commissioners, especially the two newest Commissioners, to attend
the forum. It was determined that Vice Chair Machen and Commissioner Klinger
would attend the forum.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Chair Cummings spoke about the status of the Leisure World globe.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Cummings adjourned the Planning Commission
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Acting City Clerk
Approved:
Chair
Attest: T
Acting City Clerk