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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Interim Director of Community Development
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared by:
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Robin Roberts
City Clerk
Attachment:
1. Minutes
Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting held on February 20, 2018
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City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
February 20, 2018
Chair Thomas called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner Grgas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Grgas, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas, Aguilar
Absent: Commissioners: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Interim Community Development Director Landavazo indicated there were changes to the
posted agenda. The notification that was sent out in the mail and published in the
newspaper for both Items two (2) and three (3) have the correct description, location, and
project number; however, the agenda that was posted reflects the incorrect project
address for both items. Staff's recommendation is to continue both items allowing for staff
to post an agenda with the correct addresses. However, the commission has the discretion
to hear the items at tonight's meeting.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to approve the Agenda as is with the correction of
the address for Item 2, 350 Main Street Unit C and the correction of the address for Item 3,
Surfside Colony
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Thomas opened oral communications. Soeakers: Joyce Ross-Parque spoke
regarding codes and set -backs in Old Town.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting minutes from January 16, 2018.
Motion by Klinger, second by Aguilar, to approve the item on the Consent Calendar.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters.
CONTINUED ITEMS
There were no continued items.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 18-1
350 Main Street Unit C
Applicant: Dale Austin
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the operation of an
accessory pet grooming use in conjunction with a retail use on
the first floor of a two-story commercial center located in the
Main Street Specific Plan area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.18-2, APPROVING
Minor Use Permit 18-1 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report. There was no
correspondence in regards to the legal noticing from residents.
Commissioner Aguilar inquired about the entrances to the retail shop. Assistant Planner
Fowler indicated there isn't an entrance from the lobby.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Dale Austin explained in more detail
the entrances to the retail space. There being no additional requests to speak, Chair
Thomas closed the public hearing.
Motion by Aguilar, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution No.18-2, APPROVING Minor Use
Permit 18-1 with Conditions
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Grayson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) 18-1
Surfside Colony
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Request for a Zone Text Amendment regarding residential
development standards in the Surfside Colony area zoned RLD-9
(Residential Low Density — 9).
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.18-3 recommending
APPROVAL of Zone Text Amendment 18-1 to the City Council.
Interim Director of Community Development Crystal Landavazo provided a comprehensive
staff report.
Chair Thomas confirmed that staff worked with the Surfside Colony Board and Architecture
Board to identify the new standards and address their wish list some of which staff was
unable to support due to potential issues with Coastal Commission.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Francis Wynnin, a Surfside resident,
spoke regarding her concerns to the proposed amendments and potential liability. Ella
Rowe, a Surfside Colony resident, spoke regarding the public notice and her concerns
regarding the proposed amendments. Steve Rowe, a Surfside Colony resident, explained
that Surfside is not a Homeowners Association and spoke in opposition of the proposed
amendments. Casey Kolthrup, Vice President for the Surfside Colony Board of Directors,
spoke regarding clarifying the Seal Beach Municipal Code. Joyce Ross-Parque spoke
regarding issues in Old Town. There being no additional requests to speak, Chair Thomas
closed the public hearing.
Chair Thomas inquired about issues with notification on this item. Interim Director of
Community Development explained that staff sent out notification to everyone within a 500
foot radius and was published in the paper.
Commissioner Grgas expressed his concerns regarding moving forward with this item
given the incorrect address on the posted agenda.
Assistant City Attorney Amy Grayson indicated that Planning Commission isn't making the
final decision, they're making a recommendation to City Council; therefore, it will be
noticed and advertised and people will have an opportunity to speak at a later time. She
indicated its at the Planning Commission's discretion.
Thomas moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No.18-3 recommending
APPROVAL of Zone Text Amendment 18-1 to the City Council.
AYES: Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: Aguilar, Campbell
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Director Landavazo noted that the Zone Text Amendment will still need to be
presented to the City Council for their review and approval with an anticipated meeting
date of March 26, 2018. Additionally, she followed up on Commissioner Aguilar's inquiry
regarding an article that was published identifying funds available for Pier Improvements to
various beach cities. After review of the article, she noted that it identified several beach
cities making improvements to their pier at relatively the same time and the general
amounts for those improvements. At the end of the article the amount listed was
identifying how much it would cost should Long Beach decide to rebuild their pier.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Interim Director Landavazo provided a brief update regarding the DWP property, Ocean
Place, in response to Chair Thomas' inquiry.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thomas adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:54 p.m. to Monday,
March 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Approved:
Michael Thomas, Chair
Attest:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk