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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM NUMBER
1
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting held on March 6, 2017.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Robin L. Roberts
City Clerk
Attachment:
1. Minutes
stal Landav
Acting Director of Community Development
City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
March 6, 2017
Chair Machen called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Commission Aguilar led the Salute to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Machen, Thomas, Aguilar, Klinger, Campbell
Absent: Commissioners: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Senior Planner
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Robin Roberts, 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 thanked staff
and the commission for their attention to detail and moving through items as well
as Chair Machen's support at the Americana Awards. There being no further
requests to speak, Chair Machen closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from February 21,
2017
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve the Planning Commission
Meeting minutes from February 21, 2017.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Aguilar, Klinger
Motion Carried
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 17 -1
16281 Pacific Coast Highway
Applicant: Lisa Rodden
Request: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 17 -1 to modify an
existing Conditional Use Permit approval to remove
entertainment restrictions within an existing restaurant
with a Type 47 on sale alcohol license.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17-
7, approving CUP 17 -1.
Acting Director Crystal Landavazo provided a comprehensive overview of the
information provided in the staff report.
In reference to Commissioner Campbell's inquiry regarding the Resolution under
Item C, Acting Director Landavazo indicated there were no specific calls for this
restaurant however, the address was used as a reference address. There was
general discussion regarding removing the word numerous. Additionally, in
response to Commissioner Campbell's inquiry, Acting Director Landavazo
indicated that the Entertainment Ordinance process was initiated in 2014.
There was generally discussion regarding the process of approving the revision
of the Ordinance and clarified the restrictions.
Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: Todd Marris spoke on
behalf of the applicant indicating he lost a lot of business due to lack of
entertainment at his business. Seth Eaker spoke regarding the lengthy process
and supported staff's recommendation. There being no further requests to
speak, Chair Machen closed the public hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No. 17 -7, Approving
CUP 17 -1.
AYES:
Machen, Thomas, Aguilar, Klinger, Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins
tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Acting Director Crystal Landavazo had no items to report.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commission concerns to report.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Machen adjourned the Planning Commission meeting
to Monday, March 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Attest:
Deb Machen, Chair
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom
Deputy City Clerk