HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2018-03-19City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
March 19, 2018
Chair Thomas called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Campbell, Klinger, Thomas, Aguilar
Absent: Commissioners: Grgas
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 Campbell, second by Klinger, to approve Agenda.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Grgas
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Thomas opened oral communications. Speakers: Joyce Ross-Parque requested
plans she submitted in October regarding a bathroom.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no consent calendar items.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters.
CONTINUED ITEMS
There were no continued items.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 18-2
317 Central Avenue
Applicant: Uyen Tran
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow an alteration of less than
25% of interior walls to add a bathroom and to create an open
floor plan within a residence that is nonconforming due to
setbacks located in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoned
area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.18-4, APPROVING
Minor Use Permit 18-2 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated he
hasn't received any correspondence.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Joyce Ross-Parque spoke in favor of
MUP 18.2.
Campbell moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No.18-4, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 18.2 with Conditions.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Grgas
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 18-1
12489 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: Craig D. Oka
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a
full service bar with a Type 47 (On -Sale General) alcohol license
use at a proposed 9,933 sq. ft. restaurant within the Shops at
Rossmoor commercial center located in the General Commercial
(GC) zoned area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.18-5 recommending
APPROVING of Conditional Use Permit 18-1 to the City Council.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated he
hasn't received any correspondence.
Assistant Planner Fowler addressed Commissioner Campbell's questions regarding the
entrance of the restaurant. Additionally, he indicated that the proposed project is 500 sq.
ft. larger than the previous Marie Calendars.
Assistant Planner Fowler addressed Commissioner Aguilar's questions regarding hours of
operation indicating the Marie Calendars opened at 7am and Hof's Hut is requesting to
open at 6am. Due to the different floor plans of the restaurants, the occupancy of the
proposed restaurant has not yet been determined. He also noted that alcohol will stop
being served at 11 pm Sunday — Thursday and 12am Friday and Saturday.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: The President of Hoffman Hospitality
Group, Brad Hoffman, expressed his excitement to open a restaurant in Seal Beach and
spoke regarding the bar, parking, and when construction will start. Architect Craig Oka,
thanked Steve Fowler for his help with the square footage on the patio and indicated there
are about 20 seats at the bar along with a handicap section.
Campbell moved, second by Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No.18-5 recommending
APPROVING of Conditional Use Permit 18-1 to the City Council.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Grgas
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Grayson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Director Landavazo announced the April 0 and !P Open House from 5pm-7pm for
a Joint Land Use Study at the Marina Community Center and Fire Station 48. Information
is available on the City website and was published in the SUN newspaper.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Interim Director of Community Development addressed Commissioner Campbell's
concerns regarding a sign that was not permitted and has been removed.
Commissioner Aguilar inquired about the Side Walk Improvement Program.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thomas adjourned the Planning Commission meetjgg 7• m. to Monday,
April 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. l// � 1
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
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Attest:
obin L. Roberts, City Clerk