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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM NUMBER
1
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting held on February 21, 2017.
Prepared .
Robin oberts
City Clerk
Attachment:
1. Minutes
Approved by:
rystal day
Acting Direct6rof Community Development
City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
February 21, 2017
Chair Machen called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Chair Machen led the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
Absent: Commissioners: Aguilar, Klinger
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With no objections, Chair Machen so ordered the approval of the agenda as
presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Machen opened oral communications. Speakers: Seth Eaker spoke
regarding Item 5 in support of staff's recommendation. There being no further
requests to speak, Chair Machen closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from October 17, 2016
Motion by Thomas, second by Campbell, to approve the Planning Commission
Meeting minutes from October 17, 2016.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aguilar, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
2. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from January 17, 2017
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve the Planning Commission
Meeting minutes from January 17, 2017.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aguilar, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters items.
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NEW BUSINESS
3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -11
11 B Surfside Avenue
Applicant: Mark Wheeler
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -11) to permit a covered roof
access structure to exceed the maximum roof height by
4 feet 6 inches on a proposed single family residence at
11 B Surfside Avenue in the Residential Low Density
(RLD -9) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the request, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17 -2,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 16 -11 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a PowerPoint presentation which
summarized the staff report. Mr. Fowler's presentation included site location,
site plan, and elevations. Mr. Fowler concluded the presentation stating that no
correspondence was received regarding this item.
Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. There being no
requests to speak, Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve Minor Use Permit (MUP 16-
11) to permit a covered roof access structure to exceed the maximum roof height
by 4 feet 6 inches on a proposed single family residence at 11 B Surfside Avenue
in the Residential Low Density (RLD -9) zoning area.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aguilar, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
4. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 16 -12
12 B Surfside Avenue
Applicant: Mark Wheeler
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 16 -12) to permit a covered roof
access structure to exceed the maximum roof height by
5 feet 4 inches on a proposed single family residence at
12 B Surfside Avenue in the Residential Low Density
(RLD -9) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the request, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17 -3,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 16 -12 with Conditions.
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Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a PowerPoint presentation which
summarized the staff report. Mr. Fowler's presentation included site location,
site plan, and elevations. Mr. Fowler concluded the presentation stating that no
correspondence was received regarding this item.
Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. There being no
requests to speak, Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve Minor Use Permit (MUP 16-
12) to permit a covered roof access structure to exceed the maximum roof height
by 5 feet 4 inches on a proposed single family residence at 12 B Surfside Avenue
in the Residential Low Density (RDL -9) zoning area.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aguilar, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
5. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 17 -1
221 151" Street
Applicant: Thomas Garland
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 17 -1) to the alteration of
interior walls, add a front porch, a deck and replace a
window with a French door in an existing single - family
residence on a property which is nonconforming due to
parking and setbacks in the Residential High Density
(RHD -20) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the request, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17 -4,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 17 -1 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a PowerPoint presentation which
summarized the staff report. Mr. Fowler's presentation included site location,
floor plan, and elevations. Mr. Fowler concluded the presentation stating that no
correspondence was received regarding this item.
Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. There being no
requests to speak, Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Campbell, to approve Minor Use Permit
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(MUP 17 -1) to the alteration of interior walls, add a front porch, a deck and
replace a window with a French door in an existing single - family residence on a
property which is nonconforming due to parking and setbacks in the Residential
High Density (RHD -20) zoning area.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aguilar, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) 17 -2
RHD -20 (Residential High Density Zone)
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) 17 -2 regarding residential
development standards in the Residential High Density
(RHD -20) zone.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17-
5, recommending approval of ZTA 17 -2 to the City
Council.
Senior Planner Crystal Landavazo provided a comprehensive overview of the
information provided in the staff report.
Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: Seth Eaker thanked the
Commission and staff for moving this item forward and feels there are other
items that need to be clarified but indicated he supports staff's recommendation.
There being no further requests to speak, Chair Machen closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve Zone Text Amendment
(ZTA) 17 -2 regarding residential development standards in the Residential High
Density (RHD -20) zone.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aguilar, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Senior Planner Crystal Landavazo had no items to report.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Machen requested an update on the West — End Pump Station.
Senior Planner Landavazo indicated this was out of her jurisdiction but was able
to provide a brief update. There was an issue with pump one however, pump
two kicked on and served its purpose and was able to operate as intended over
the weekend.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Machen adjourned the Planning Commission meeting
to Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Attest:
Deb Machen, Chair
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom
Deputy City Clerk