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Home My WebLink AboutItem 1PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission ITEM NUMBER FROM: Interim Director of Community Development MEETING DATE: MAY 15, 2017 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ■I RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission meeting held on May 1, 2017. Prepared by: Approved by: l�rG�Gt. Dana Engstrom Deputy City Clerk Attachment: 1. Minutes City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission May 1, 2017 Chair Machen called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner Klinger 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, Interim Community Development Director 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: Glen Ducat spoke in support of the proposed LA Fitness project with conditions. Beth Park, Mary Con, Diane Rush, Beverly Naughton, Keith Happlet, Bob Segar, Rebbacs Alli, Tracy Pierce, Leslie , Wyatt, Beth Marie Murman, Erin Jones, Tom Rivers, Jason Nethassen, Len Tonia, Zen Gollocist, Zole Hagman, Renee Ostrich, Debra Bengdorf, John Fosmeyer, Sherry Wotrowski, Dave Burgess, Karen Schultz, Brenda Gorman all spoke in opposition of the proposed LA Fitness project. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Machen closed oral communications. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 3, 2017 Motion by Aguilar, second by Thomas, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting minutes from April 3, 2017. AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Aguilar NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Klinger Motion Carried SCHEDULED MATTERS There were no scheduled matters on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS Page 2 — Planning Commission 5/1/2017 2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 17 -3 210 -212 13tr' Street Applicant: Timothy Jackson Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP) 17 -3 to allow an interior remodel within an existing duplex by altering walls to remodel the kitchen, laundry room, master bathroom, and powder room of the front unit on a property which is nonconforming due to parking, density and setbacks in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoning area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Meeting, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17- 10, approving MUP 17 -3 with conditions. Assistant Planner Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive overview of the information provided in the staff report. Additionally, he indicated there has been no correspondence for this project. Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: Unknown speaker spoke regarding the project indicating the two owners are remodeling. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Machen closed the public hearing. Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to approve Resolution No. 17 -10, approving MUP 17 -3 with conditions. AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Aguilar, 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 3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 17 -5 605 Beachcomber Drive Applicant: James Hernandez Request: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 17 -5 to allow an addition of a second story and interior remodel within an existing residence on a property which is nonconforming due to setbacks in the Residential Low Density (RLD -9) zoning area. Page 3 — Planning Commission 5/1/2017 Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17- 11, approving CUP 17 -5 with conditions. Assistant Planner Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive overview of the information provided in the staff report. Additionally, he indicated no correspondence has been received for this item. Commissioner Campbell had concerns regarding the second story encroaching into the setback. 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 Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 17 -11, approving CUP 17 -5 with conditions. AYES: Machen, Thomas, Aguilar, Klinger NOES: Campbell ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion Carried Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins tomorrow. 4. Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 17925 232-24417 th Street Applicant: Philip LoSasso Request: Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 17925 to consolidate three parcels into one .52 acre lot and subdivide it to create five residential parcels, one 112.5 ft. wide lot and four new 28.125 ft. wide lots with all lots being 100 ft. deep in compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act and Seal Beach Municipal Code. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17- 12, approving TTM 17925 with conditions. Assistant Planner Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive overview of the information provided in the staff report. Fowler suggested that a Phase One Soils Report is added to the conditions that is required at plan check prior to final. Chair Machen opened the public hearing. Speakers: Scott Levitt spoke on behalf of the applicant thanking staff for their help, indicated that there would be no requirement for CC &Rs, that a letter from the Tribal community requesting constant observation on the site during any excavation was received and a Page 4 — Planning Commission 5/1/2017 response was mailed in November 23, 2016 and a 30 -60 statute of limitation and the request came in 78 days later. Unknown speaker expressed his concern regarding parking. There being no further requests to speak, Chair Machen closed the public hearing. There was general discussion regarding the monitoring of grading and statute of limitations. Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 17 -12, approving TTM 17925 with conditions subject to two changes; additional of condition 12 (Phase One Soil requirement) to the Ordinance and the elimination of the CC &R requirement (condition 12 under engineering). AYES: Machen, Thomas, Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger 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 Interim Director Crystal Landavazo had no items to report. COMMISSION CONCERNS In response to Commissioner Thomas' inquiry, Interim Community Development Director Crystal Landavazo indicated that the tentative date that the proposed LA Fitness project will be brought to the Commission is June 5th. The public comments are currently being reviewed/ compiled by the consultants and will be provided to the Commission giving adequate time for review. In response to Commissioner Campbell's inquiry, Interim Community Development Director Crystal Landavazo indicated there was no creation of new lines for the 350 Main project. Chair Machen asked for a Pier update. Interim Community Development Director Crystal Landavazo informed the Commission that staff will be resubmitting paperwork back to the Coastal Commission for the second round of review within the next week or two. Page 5 — Planning Commission 5/1/2017 ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Chair Machen adjourned the Planning Commission meeting to May 15, 2017 at 9:17 p.m. Approved: Attest: Deb Machen, Chair Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk Dana Engstrom Deputy City Clerk