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Home My WebLink AboutItem 1 Approval of MinutesTO: FROM: MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Prepared by: �, I NMI '2a` ui: Attachment: 1. Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Planning Commission Director of Community Development June 20, 2016 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ITEM NUMBER 1 Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission meetings held on June 6, 2016, 2016. of Community Development City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission June 6, 2016 Chair Cummings called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers and Commissioner Klinger led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Cummings, Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger Absent: None Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA With no objections, Chair Cummings so ordered the approval of the agenda as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Cummings opened oral communications. Speakers: Paul Yost expressed concern regarding the approval process for the building on Main Street and PCH. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed oral communications. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 2, 2016. Campbell moved, second by Thomas, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of May 2, 2016. AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Cummings Motion carried Page 2 — Planning Commission 6/06/2016 NEW BUSINESS 2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -4 25 A Surfside Avenue Applicant: Jose Ochoa Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -4) to allow an extension of an existing deck and the construction of a second floor balcony on a single family residence that is nonconforming due to the front yard setback and parking in Surfside Colony, Residential Low Density (RLD -9) zoned area. Recommendation: After reviewing the request, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -10, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 16 -4 with Conditions. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation. He concluded that two letters of opposition of this item were received and distributed to the Planning Commission today. Commissioner Campbell inquired how the Planning Commission can approve the Minor Use Permit if the Surfside Colony Association has not approved the proposed project and they shouldn't approve something that is in violation of their regulations. Assistant Planner, Steve Fowler indicated that the CC &R's are the regulations and are put in place by Surfside Colony. These regulations do allow for the proposed project and the conditions require Surfside Colony approval before the City can issue permits. Director Basham indicated for clarification purposes that the Municipal Code states, home owners in the Surfside community must obtain the approval of the Surfside Colony Homeowners Association for any additions prior to issuance of building permits. He indicated that the Planning Commission will take action first, pursuant to the Municipal Code, followed by approval from the Surfside Colony. From that point forward, it's up to the Surfside Colony whether or not they will approve it. In addition, they will need to obtain approval from the Coastal Commission. Vice Chair Machen expressed her concerns regarding receiving the packet without enough time to do her due diligence onsite and ask questions prior to the Planning Commission meeting. At the inquiry of Commissioner Thomas, Director Basham confirmed that staff's recommendation is to approve Resolution No. 16 -10 approving Minor Use Permit 16 -4. Page 3 — Planning Commission 6/06/2016 Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. Speakers: The applicant, Jose Ochoa and his wife, Brianna clarified some of the issues and indicated that Surfside Colony Association has already reviewed and approved the plans. Arthur Gallucci, the applicant's neighbor spoke in opposition of the property indicating the residents didn't get notified by the Surfside Colony Association that they met regarding this property. James Blake, Surfside resident, spoke in support of the proposed deck. Tim Madino, Surfside resident, spoke in opposition and indicated that the association should have given residents ample time to respond and doesn't think a deck is needed. Jill Quinn, the applicant's neighbor, supports the deck as long as the Surfside Colony Association approves it. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed the public hearing. At the inquiry of Commissioner Thomas, Director Basham gave clarification of the CEQA process. Commissioner Machen reiterated her concern of not having time to do her due diligence on this Item and therefore recommended continuing the item. Assistant City Attorney Greyson indicated that should the Planning Commission wish to continue the item, the Chair should reopen the public hearing and continue the item. Motion by Campbell, second by Machen, to reopen and continue the public hearing for Minor Use Permit 16 -4 to the June 20th, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING Cummings, Machen, Campbell Thomas, Klinger None 3. Planned Sign Program (PSP) 16 -2 3010 -3030 Old Ranch Parkway Applicant: Peter Lloyd Request: Planned Sign Program (PSP 16 -2) a request for a conditional use permit to modify an existing planned signed program with regard to wayfinding and monument signs for an office park in the General Commercial (GC) zoned area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16- 11, APPROVING a Conditional Use Permit for Planned Sign Program (PSP 16 -2) to modify an existing planned Page 4 — Planning Commission 6/06/2016 sign program with regard to wayfinding and monument signs, with Conditions. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation. He concluded with staff's recommendation to approve the item. Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. Speakers: Representative for the applicant John Bisby spoke in favor of the item and provided the Commission clarification regarding the Sign Program. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed the public hearing. There was general discussion regarding the improvements of signage provided in the sign program and the change of the business park to The Ranch. Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to approve Resolution 16 -11, approving Planned Sign Program (PSP) 16 -2. AYES: Cummings, Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion carried 4. Planned Sign Program (PSP) 16 -1 350 Main Street Applicant: Eric Lenore Request: Planned Sign Program (PSP 16 -1) a request for a conditional use permit to establish a planned sign program (PSP 16 -1) for a two story commercial center in the Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) zoned area. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler stated that Applicant Eric Lenore requested that this matter be continued to the June 20, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. Speakers: Applicant Eric Lenore spoke regarding his request to continue this this matter to the June 20`h, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Paul Yost expressed concern regarding the building on this property, however stated that he approved of the proposed sign program. Seth Eaker spoke in support of the Main Street Specific Plan. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed the public hearing. Motion by Machen, second by Klinger, to hold open the public hearing and continue the matter of Planned Sign Program 16 -1 to the June 20th, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. AYES: Cummings, Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Page 5 — Planning Commission 6/06/2016 Motion carried DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Basham gave the Commission an update on the Pier Fire Incident and Entertainment Ordinance process, then he provided information on items that will be presented at the upcoming June 20`h, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION CONCERNS There were no concerns from the Commission. ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Chair Cummings meeting to June 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. adjourned the Planning Commission Approved: Esther Cummings, Chair Attest: Robin Roberts, City Clerk Robin Roberts City Clerk