HomeMy WebLinkAbout01192016 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: March 7, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM NUMBER
1
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meetings held on January 19, 2016.
Prepared by: P pproved by:
Attachment:
1. Minutes
Basham
ctor of Community Development
City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
January 19, 2016
Vice Chair Machen called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and Commissioner Campbell led
the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
Absent: Commissioners: Cummings
Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development
Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Robin Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Clerk Robin Roberts identified changes to the December 7, 2015 Planning
Commission Minutes on page 4 and receipt of correspondence in support of
Agenda Item 2 from JR Watson and Associates Development Corporation dated
January 15, 2016.
Motion by Klinger, second by Campbell to approve the Agenda as presented,
including the information distributed after the posting thereof.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Machen opened oral communications. Speakers: None. There being
no one present to speak, Vice Chair Machen closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from December 7,
2015 and January 4, 2016.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger to receive and file the December 7, 2015
Minutes with corrections as noted and to receive and file the January 4, 2016
Minutes as presented.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
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NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15 -9
550 Pacific Coast Highway, Suites 111 and 109
Applicant: Felix Tulay
Request: Conditional Use Permit (CUP15 -9) to allow the expansion
of an existing restaurant with a Type 47 (Distilled Spirits)
alcohol license into an adjacent tenant space- within the
General Commercial (GC) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -2,
Approving Conditional Use Permit 15 -9.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented the item and provided a PowerPoint
presentation which included property site map, existing and proposed restaurant
layout, identifying that parking requirements are met and that there are no changes
regarding the type of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) licensing. In conclusion Mr.
Fowler stated that staff's recommendation is approval of Resolution No. 16 -2,
thereby approving conditional Use Permit 15 -9.
Commissioner Campbell noted a typographical error on page 1 of proposed
Resolution 16 -2 and requested clarification regarding hours of operation.
Vice Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speaker: Applicant Felix Tulay spoke
in support of the item and stated that the reason for the change is to optimize the
restroom, storage, and office areas. Having no further requests to speak, Vice Chair
Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Campbell to adopt Resolution No. 16 -2, approving
Conditional Use Permit 15 -9.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson noted that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
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3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15 -10
12420 Seal Beach Boulevard Suite A
Applicant: Yalla Mediterranean, LLC
Request: Conditional Use Permit (CUP15 -10) to serve beer and
wine (Type 41 Alcohol License) in conjunction with a
restaurant in the General Commercial (GC) zoning area..
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -3,
Approving Conditional Use Permit 15 -10.
Assistant Planner Fowler presented the item indicating the request to approve a
Type 41 Alcohol License. Mr. Fowler noted that the area is currently saturated with
ABC licensing, indicated that there will be no consumption of alcohol in the outdoor
eating area and provided layout information on where the alcohol will be stored. In
conclusion he stated staff's recommendation to approve Resolution 16 -3, approving
Conditional Use Permit 15 -10.
Commissioner Campbell inquired about provision in the resolution regarding
security.
Director Basham requested that Condition No. 8 of the resolution be removed from
the resolution.
Commissioner Thomas inquired about the ABC licensing process.
Vice Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speaker: Representing the applicant,
Mr. Hernandez spoke in support of the item and commented that the resolution
should reflect that the hours of operation are to be 11 AM to 9 PM daily. Having no
further requests to speak, Vice Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas to adopt Resolution No. 16 -3 as amended,
approving Conditional Use Permit 15 -10.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson noted that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
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4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15 -11
215 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: Seretta Fielding and Jim Saunders
Request: Conditional Use Permit 15 -11 requesting to increase the
number of preschool children from 20 to 22 in an existing
preschool at 215 Seal Beach Boulevard located in the
LC /RMD (Limited Commercial /Residential Medium
Density) zone.
Recommendation: Continue the item to the meeting of February 1, 2016.
Senior Planner Crystal Landavazo advised the - Commission that applicant has
requested that the matter be continued to February 1, 2016.
Motion by Klinger, second by Campbell to continue the item to the February 1,
2016 Planning Commission meeting.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Basham updated the Planning Commission on the Entertainment
Ordinance, indicating that staff met with a consultant today to review the noise
monitoring process.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commissioner concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Vice Chair Machen adjourned the Planning Commission
meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Approved:
Attest:
Robin Roberts, City Clerk
Deb Machen, Vice Chair
Robin Roberts, City Clerk