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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM NUMBER
1
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meetings held on October 17, 2016.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Robin Roberts
City Clerk
Attachment:
1. Minutes
of Community Development
City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
October 17, 2016
Chair Cummings called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Vice Chair Machen led the Salute to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Thomas
Absent: Commissioners: Klinger
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
With no objections, Chair Cummings so ordered the approval of the agenda as
presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Cummings opened oral communications. Speakers: None. There being
no requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2016.
Thomas moved, second by Cummings, to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of August 1, 2016 as amended.
AYES:
Cummings, Thomas, Klinger
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Machen, Campbell
Motion Carried
2. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2016.
Campbell moved, second by Machen, to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of September 6, 2016 as amended.
AYES:
Cummings
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Klinger
Motion Carried
Thomas, Campbell, Machen
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NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chair Machen stated that she lives less than a block away from the subject
property and stated that she would recuse herself and left the Council Chamber.
3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -9
131 Dolphin Avenue
Applicant: Karen Mikkelsen
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -9) a request to allow the
allow the addition of a front deck, replacement of
existing windows and front door, along with the removal
of front windows to allow installation of accordion style
sliding doors on a nonconforming property in the
Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -23,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 16 -9 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented an overview of the item, noting that
the property was nonconforming and that no correspondence had been received
for this item.
Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. There being no
requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed the public hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 16 -23, approving
Minor Use Permit 16 -9 with conditions.
AYES:
Cummings, Campbell, Thomas, Klinger
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Machen
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
Vice Chair Machen returned to the dais.
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4. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -10
239 15t" Street
Applicant: Joseph Machul
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -10) a request to allow the
alteration of an existing front porch /balcony on a
nonconforming property in the Residential High Density
(RHD -20) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 16 -24,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 16 -10 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented an overview of the item, noting that
the property was nonconforming and that no correspondence had been received
for this item.
Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. There being no
requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed the public hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 16 -24,
approving Minor Use Permit 16 -10 with conditions.
AYES:
Cummings, Machen, Campbell, Thomas, Klinger
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 16 -6 & Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -6
348 — 350 Main Street
Applicant: Eric Lenore
Request: Conditional Use Permit (CUP 16 -6) /Minor Use Permit
(MUP 16 -6) to allow a shared parking agreement for a
small commercial recreational facility (martial arts
studio) in a commercial center located in the Main
Street Specific Plan (MSSP) area.
Recommendation: After conducting the public hearing and receiving public
testimony, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 16 -22
to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit (CUP -6) and
Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -6) with conditions.
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Assistant Planner Steve Fowler presented a comprehensive overview of the item,
to allow a shared parking agreement for 348 and 350 Main Street. He spoke
regarding parking space requirements and traffic impact analysis which reviews
peak hour parking patterns. Mr. Fowler provided information regarding the type
and hours of operation proposed by the martial arts studio and the proposed
shuttle services. He concluded noting that the resolution has been amended on
page 3 of 6 and condition 20 was added on page 5 of 6.
At the inquiry of Vice Chair Machen, Mr. Fowler clarified that in the referenced
Scenario 2, the maximum class size, including the learning lab is 30 students.
There was general discussion regarding parking limitations and traffic
congestions.
Chair Cummings opened the public hearing. Speakers: Residents Frank and
Brenda Fung spoke on behalf of business owner and resident Leo Vieira, by
providing an overview of the proposed martial arts Dojo business proposal,
recommending approval of the item. Rich Peretto of Linscott, Law & Greenspan
spoke regarding the Traffic Impact Analysis as originally submitted and amended
regarding this project location. There was general discussion regarding parking
concerns and confirmation that the project as proposed provides adequate
parking pursuant to the Seal Beach Municipal Code and Main Street Specific
Plan. Robert Goldberg spoke regarding traffic flow concerns based on the
amount of parents dropping off and picking up customers, referencing Table 5 of
the item. Linda Kroeger spoke regarding traffic concerns on Main Street and
frequency of deliveries in the alley. Joyce Ross - Parque spoke regarding
concerns of the parking and traffic concerns on Main Street. There being no
further requests to speak, Chair Cummings closed the public hearing.
At the inquiry of Commissioner Thomas, Assistant City Attorney Greyson
indicating that the staff's recommendation and the Planning Commission's
findings should be based on a) the peak hours of parking demand from all uses
do not coincide so that peak demand will not be greater than the parking
provided; and b) the adequacy of the quantity and efficiency of parking provided
will equal or exceed the level that can be expected if parking for each use were
provided separately as indicated on page four of six in the staff report and page
three of six in the resolution. She further clarified that the proposal only relates
shared parking only.
At the inquiry of Commissioner Thomas, Senior Planner Landavazo proposed
that the Resolution be amended to change any reference to "proposed use" to
"shared parking plan and martial arts Dojo."
Motion by Machen, second by Klinger, to approve Resolution No. 16 -22,
approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP -6) and Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -6)
with conditions, including Commissioners Thomas's recommendation that all
references in Resolution 16 -22 where the phrase "proposed use" be changed to
"shared parking plan and martial arts Dojo."
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AYES: Cummings, Machen, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Basham had nothing to report. Chair Cummings commented that she
was pleased to see that the traffic issues at In & Out had been solved. She then
inquired about the work being performed near the former Arco Gas Station.
Director Basham reported that soils remediation is taking place at this location. At
the inquiry of Vice Chair Machen, Director Basham indicated that the Tot Lot at
Eisenhower Park is nearing completion and that the Pier Fire Incident is still
under assessment with the City's insurance provider.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioners Klinger and Campbell spoke regarding their attendance at the
League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Conference.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Cummings adjourned the Planning Commission
meeting to Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Attest:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Esther Cummings, Chair
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk