HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2016-05-02City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
May 2, 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 Klinger led
the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
Absent: Chair Cummings
Staff Present: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development
Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Winnie Bell, Executive Assistant to City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections, Vice Chair Machen so ordered the approval of the agenda as
presented.
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 March 7, 2016.
Campbell moved, second by Klinger, to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of March 7, 2016.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -3
2495 th Street
Applicant: Peter Sokoloff
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -3) to allow an alteration of interior walls
to remodel bedrooms and a kitchen and to add one bathroom along
with the addition and relocation of windows and doors within a
residence that is nonconforming due to setbacks, density and
parking in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoning area.
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Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -8,
approving Minor Use Permit 16 -3 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented the item and provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Vice Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: Michael Talon spoke
in favor of this Minor Use Permit. Commission Thomas thanked him for doing
proper procedure of obtaining permits. Peter Sokoloff spoke asking for approval.
His family members have lived here since 1910 when grandfather bought
property. Mr. Sokoloff is thankful for the building process. There being no further
requests to speak, Vice Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to approve Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -3.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson noted that the 10 day appeal period begins
May 3, 2016.
3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -2
223 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: Mathieu Zaky
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -2) to allow the replacement of a
6 ft. tall fence within the front yard setback of an existing
preschool facility in the Limited Commercial /Residential
Medium Density (LC /RMD) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -7, approving
Minor Use Permit 16 -2 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented the item and provided photographs.
Vice Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: Mathieu Zaky spoke
thanking commissioners for their consideration. Commissioner Machen asked
about the gate height and was told it would be the same as the fence. There
being no other requests to speak, Vice Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve Minor Use Permit (MUP)
16 -2 with Conditions.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cummings
Motion carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson noted that the 10 day appeal period begins
May 3rd, 2016.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no Public Hearing Items.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Basham provided an update on the Pier Improvements Project and the
entertainment and noise consultant progress.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Campbell asked about the building on corner of Main Street and
PCH that is under construction. Director Basham stated that the building falls
under specific plan requirement of 1996.
Vice Chair Machen asked about plans for the tot lot (Eisenhower Park). Director
Basham provided an update indicating that the City is close to awarding the
contract and that the City has submitted the application to the Coastal
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Vice Chair Machen
meeting to May 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
adjourned the Planning Commission
Winnie Bell
Executive Assistant to City Clerk
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Robin Roberts, City Clerk