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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
ITEM NUMBER
FROM: Interim Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting held on July 17, 2017.
Prepared by:
Robin Roberts
City Clerk
Attachment:
1. Minutes
Approved by:
stal Landavaz
Interim Director o Community Development
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City of Seal Beach - Planning Commission
July 17, 2017
Chair Machen called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner 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, Interim Community Development Director
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Klinger asked that Item 2 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Machen opened Oral Communications. Speakers: Kevin Pierce asked if the item
pulled from the Consent Calendar was the item related to the denial of CUP 16 -7. Chair
Machen confirmed this and explained the procedure for pulling and discussing items
related to the Consent Calendar. Linda Havens expressed condolences for the events that
transpired the night before. John Sayer, Rossmoor resident, asked if there would be
another vote on Item 2. Robert Yellen had a comment about the LA Fitness project. Chair
Machen explained that comments related to this project are not to happen during Oral
Communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 19, 2017.
Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to approve the Planning Commission Meeting
minutes from June 19, 2017.
AYES:
Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Aguilar, Klinger
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Resolution 17 -16 denying Conditional Use Permit 16 -7, a request to
construct a 37,000 square foot health club at 12411 Seal Beach Boulevard within
the Shops at Rossmoor Commercial Center in the General Commercial (GC) zone.
Interim Director Landavazo stated that at the meeting of June 27, 2017, the Planning
Commission voted to approve Resolution 17 -15, then approved a motion directing staff to
prepare a resolution denying CUP 16 -7 based on the determination that two of the five
required findings could not be made for CUP approval. Specifically, she noted that the
Planning Commission determined it could not make Findings numbers four and five of Seal
Beach Municipal Code Section 11.5.20.020, and identified the hours of operation and
increased traffic congestion that would result from the project as the basis for their
decision.
Commissioner Klinger stated that she could not vote to deny this project, noting that it
would have lead to left -turn lane extensions on Seal Beach Blvd., would provide a
significant one -time fee to the city, and would create increased revenue and new
customers. She stated that Leisure World residents and others would benefit from a first -
rate fitness center. Commissioner Klinger stated that she feels the denial speaks to traffic
and traffic congestion, which would be relieved by the change in the roadways. She
reiterated her support for this project.
Commissioner Aguilar stated that he remains in opposition to the project, and feels
improvements to Seal Beach Blvd. could eventually be made by the city itself. He stated
that he also represents some residents of Leisure World, as well as residents near the
project site, and that it remains an unwelcome project.
Commissioner Campbell stated that the project is too dense for the area, and that traffic
improvements were needed for existing traffic problems, not new ones that would be
created by the project. She stated her preference for a smaller project, and said that a
smaller project would also generate traffic impact fees. She stated that the Alternative
Uses section of the EIR was incorrect, and suggested an alternative use of a small office
building. She noted that she would not be changing her position.
Chair Machen stated that she maintains her position, and cannot make Findings
number four and five required for CUP approval.
Motion by Campbell, second by Aguilar, to approve Resolution 17 -16 denying CUP 16 -7.
AYES: Campbell, Machen, Aguilar
NOES: Klinger, Thomas
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant Attorney Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins tomorrow.
CONTINUED ITEMS
There were no continued items on the agenda.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Minor Use Permit 17 -5
1621 Seal Way
Applicant: Paul Geijer
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP) to allow the remodel of
the interior of an existing duplex by altering walls within the first
floor unit to remodel the kitchen and replace all exterior doors on
a property that is nonconforming due to parking, setbacks, and
density 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 -17, APPROVING
Minor Use Permit 17 -5 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Fowler provided a comprehensive overview of the information provided
in the staff report, and reported that staff has not received any correspondence regarding
this item.
Chair Machen opened the Public Hearing. As there were no requests to speak, Chair
Machen closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution 17 -17 approving MUP 17 -5.
AYES:
Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Aguilar, Klinger
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant Attorney Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins tomorrow.
4. Minor Use Permit 17 -7
1003 Seal Way
Applicant: Casey Mungo
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP) to allow the installation of
a trellis patio cover above an attached garage at an existing
duplex on a property which is nonconforming due to parking, and
density in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zone.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Meeting, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 17 -18, APPROVING
Minor Use Permit 17 -7 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Fowler provided a comprehensive overview of the information provided
in the staff report as well as reported that staff has not received any correspondence
regarding this item.
Assistant Planner Fowler clarified for Commissioner Aguilar that the trellis would be facing
the alley and will be below the 25 -foot height limit.
Chair Machen opened the Public Hearing.
Nancy Kredell, resident in the property adjacent to 1003 Seal Way, asked for a guarantee
that the trellis will never be enclosed and the residence will not increase in density.
Assistant Planner Fowler explained that if the owner decided to convert it into a single
family residence then it could be added habitable space, but not as a duplex. Ms. Credell
responded that she has no issue with this.
Si Kredell, resident in the property adjacent to 1003 Seal Way, asked if there would be an
enclosed roof. Assistant Planner Fowler clarified that it would be a lattice, not an enclosed
roof.
Casey Mungo, applicant, told the Commission he does not intend enclose the space.
Chair Machen closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution 17 -18 approving MUP 17 -7.
AYES: Machen, Thomas, Campbell, Aguilar, Klinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant Attorney Greyson stated that the 10 day appeal period begins tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearing items on the agenda.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Director Landavazo stated that city staff received an appeal for the certification of
the EIR for the LA Fitness project which was approved at the previous meeting.
Assistant Planner Fowler stated that there were two pieces of correspondence received
related to CUP 16 -7.
Assistant Attorney Greyson clarified for Commissioner Aguilar that the appeal would go to
City Council, and an appeal made on a Council decision would go to court.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commission concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Chair Machen adjourned the Planning Commission meeting to August
7, 2017 at 7:OOpm
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
Deb Machen, Chair
Attest:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk