HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1SEA. ITEM NUMBER
PLANNING COMMISSION
``4`•F°a"=' : STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Interim Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting held on January 16, 2018
Prepared by: Approved by:
/ Robin Roberts,
City Clerk
Attachment:
1. Minutes
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erim Director Community Development
City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
January 16, 2018
Chair Thomas called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Grgas, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas, Aguilar
Absent: Commissioners: None
Staff Present: Amy Grayson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Aguilar, second by Campbell, to approve Agenda.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Thomas opened oral communications. Soeakers: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting minutes from November 6, 2017.
Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to approve the item on the Consent Calendar.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
SCHEDULED MATTERS
2. Reorganization of Planning Commission -Election of new Chairperson and Vice -Chair
Person
Motion by Klinger, second by Aguilar, to re -nominate Chair Michael Thomas for
Chairperson.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Motion by Thomas, second by Aguilar, to re -nominate Commissioner Klinger as Vice -
Chair.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS
There were no continued items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 17-7
1011 Electric Avenue
Applicant: Steven Sennikoff
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the addition of
25.9 sq. ft. to a 2 story residence on a property which is
nonconforming due to setbacks in the Residential High Density
(RHD -20) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.18-1, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 17-7 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report.
Assistant Planner Fowler addressed Commissioner Grgas' questions regarding the side
yard setback on the garage and the existing wall.
Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson indicated that Commissioner Grgas is not required to
recuse himself from voting on this item as he is outside the 500 foot radius.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: None.
Campbell moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No.18-1, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 17-7 with Conditions.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Director Landavazo had no items to report.
In response to Commissioner Grgas' inquiry, Interim Director of Community Development
indicated that there is not currently a plan to bring the Joint Land Use Study before the
Planning Commission; however, she provided a brief background on the application filed
by the City of Seal Beach in partnership with the City of Long Beach and Naval Weapons
Station. If there is something that is within the Planning Commission's jurisdiction the item
will be brought to the Commission for consideration. The City encourages the community
to participate and post comments on the website www.sealbeach'lus.com.
Interim Director of Community Development addressed Commissioner Campbell's
concerns regarding the late notice of the Joint Land Use meeting and the height of a home
under construction located at 231 Seal Beach Boulevard.
Commissioner Aguilar indicated he read a news article regarding the Seal Beach Pier and
funding for investments in five coastal piers. Interim Director of Community Development
indicated that she would review the article.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thomas adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:21 p.m. to Monday,
February 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Approved:
Michael Thomas, Chair
Attest:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
