HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 6-18-2018CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday,June 18,2018 —7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach,CA 90740
District 1 —Victor Grgas
District 2 —Robert Aguilar
District 3 —Michael Thomas,Chair
District 4 —Patty Campbell
District 5 —Mariann Klinger -Vice-Chair
Department of Community Development
Crystal Landavazo,Interim Director
Steven Fowler,Assistant Planner
Amy Greyson,Assistant City Attorney
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
The following is a brief explanation of the Planning Commission agenda
structure:
AGENDA APPROVAL:The Planning Commission may wish to change the order of
the items on the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission on
tonight's agenda may do so during this time period.The Planning Commission may
also allow the public to address any other matters within the subject matter jurisdiction
of the Planning Commission.No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on
these communications on this date,unless agendized.
CONSENT CALENDAR:Consent Calendar items are considered routine items that
normally do not require separate consideration.The Planning Commission may make
one motion for approval of all the items listed on the Consent Calendar.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:Updates and reports from the Director of Community
Development (Planning and Building Divisions)are presented for information to the
Planning Commission and the public.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:Items of concern are presented by the Planning
Commissioners and discussed with staff.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:These items are considered by the Planning Commission
separately and require separate motions.These transactions are considered
administrative and public testimony is not heard.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:Public Hearings allow citizens the opportunity to speak in
favor of or against agendized items.More detailed information is found in the actual
agenda attached.If you have documents to distribute,you should have enough copies
for all Planning Commissioners,City staff,and the public.Please give one to the
secretary for the City files.The documents become part of the public record and will
not be returned.
All proceedings are recorded.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Motion of the Planning Commission this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the
agenda,re-arrange the order of the agenda,and provide an opportunity for any member of the
Planning Commission or staff to request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate action.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any items
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.Pursuant to the Brown Act,the Commission
cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law.Those
members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the microphone and state
their name for the record.All speakers will be limited to a period of 5 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Approval of Planning Commission Meeting minutes from May 7,2018.
CONTINUED ITEMS
SCHEDULED MATTERS
NEW BUSINESS
2.Minor Use Permit (MUP)18-3
304 Central Avenue
Applicant:Jon Udoff
Request:Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP)18-3 to allow the
addition of a front porch across the entire front of the
existing single-family residence located in the Residential
High Density (RDH-20)zoning area.
Recommendation:After conducting the Public Hearing,staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.18-7,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-3 with Conditions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSION CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the Planning Commission to Monday,July 2,2018 at 7:00 p.m.
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MEETING DATE: JUNE 18, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting held on May 7, 2018
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City of Seal Beach – Planning Commission
May 7, 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 (Recused due to Conflict of Interest)
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
Motion by Campbell, second by Aguilar, to approve Agenda.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Grgas (Recused)
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Thomas opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Chair Thomas closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from February 20, 2018
2. Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 19, 2018
Motion by Klinger, second by Campbell, to approve items on Consent Calendar.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Grgas (Recused)
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters.
CONTINUED ITEMS
There were no continued items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no continued items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Minor Use Permit (CUP) 18-2
213 17th Street
Applicant: Stephen T. Anderson
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 18-2 to allow the
remodel of the interior and the addition to the front of an existing
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.18-6, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 18-2 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated the
applicants name was misspelled, the correct spelling is Stephen as well as the CUP
number should be 18-2 rather than 17-2 as printed on the original Resolution. Additionally,
he indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Chair Thomas public
comment.
Campbell moved, second by Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No.18-6, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 18-2 with Conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Grgas (Recused)
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Interim Director Landavazo had no comments.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Interim Director of Community Development addressed Commissioner Campbell’s
concerns regarding upcoming zoning items.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thomas adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:13 p.m. to Monday,
May 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
___________________________
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Approved: _______________________
Michael Thomas, Chair
Attest: _______________________
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 18, 2018
TO:Planning Commission
THRU:Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director
FROM:Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:REQUEST FOR A MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP 18-3) TO ALLOW
THE ADDITION OF A FRONT PORCH ACROSS THE ENTIRE
FRONT OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
LOCATED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-20)
ZONING AREA.
LOCATION:304 Central Avenue
APPLICANT:Jon Udoff
RECOMMENDATION:After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18-7, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 18-3 with Conditions.
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY
ZONE:RHD-20 (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY)
SITE DESCRIPTION:ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 199-431-01
LOT AREA: 2540 SQ. FT.UNIT
GROSS FLOOR AREA: 1,947 SQ. FT.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
NORTH: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-20)
SOUTH: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-20)
EAST: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-20)
WEST: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-20)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption pursuant
to Section 15301 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (Public
Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) for the permitting of alterations to the exterior of an
existing residential property where only minor modifications are required for the renovation.
LEGAL NOTIFICATION
The legal notice of this hearing was published in the Seal Beach Sun Newspaper on June 7,
2018 and mailed to property owners and occupants within a 300’ radius of the subject property
on June 7, 2018, with affidavits of publishing and mailing on file.
VICINITY MAP: AERIAL MAP:
ANALYSIS
Jon Udoff, (“the applicant”) on behalf of Suzanne L. Smith (“the owner”), filed an application for
Minor Use Permit 18-3 requesting approval to allow the addition of a front porch across the
entire front of the existing single-family residence. The subject site is located on the south side
of Central Avenue between 3rd and 4th Street in the Old Town area. The parcel is developed
with one two-story residence and attached two-car garage. The subject site is located in the
RHD-20 zone and is surrounded by residential uses on all sides.
The Seal Beach Municipal Code (§11.2.05.015.K) sets standards for front porches which
generally allow porches to project 6 feet into the front yard setback as long as the porch does
not exceed 50% of the front building width. Subsection 3 of this code regulation allows the
Planning Commission to approve a Minor Use Permit for a greater porch width. The applicant is
requesting approval to extend the porch to match the full building width because they will meet
the standards of §11.2.05.015.K as noted below.
1)The front porch is open on 2 or more sides. The proposed front porch is open on
three sides.
2)The porch enclosure, including roof, parapets, and railings does not exceed 14 feet
in height. The porch is proposed to be 12 feet 8 inches in height.
3)The porch does not exceed 50% of the front of the building width measured at the
front façade. Greater width may be approved pursuant to a Minor Use Permit
pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits. The applicant is requesting a
porch that extends across the entire front of the existing residence which requires
approval of a Minor Use Permit.
4)Stairs leading up to the porch, which are less than 2 feet above grade, may project
an additional 4 feet into the required front yard setback. The closest step is 8 feet 4
inches from the property line and 1 foot 8 inches from the minimum front yard
setback line of 6 feet.
The proposed alterations will not increase habitable space and conforms to all setbacks and
height requirements for the Residential High Density (RHD-20) zoning area. The applicant is
proposing to construct a front porch in the required front setback that will extend across the
entire front of the house. The new porch will add approximately 141 square feet.
CONCLUSION
After conducting the public hearing and receiving testimony, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 18-7 approving MUP 18-3 to permit a new front porch on
an existing single-family residence at 304 Central Avenue.
Prepared by:
__________________________________
Steve Fowler Crystal Landavazo
Community Development Department Interim Director of Community Development
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 18-7 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Seal
Beach, Approving Minor Use Permit 18-3 to Allow the addition of a front porch across the
entire front of the existing single-family residence located at 304 Central Avenue in the
Residential High Density (RHD-20) Zoning Area.
2. Project architectural plans.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 18-3
TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A FRONT PORCH ACROSS
THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE LOCATED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY
(RHD-20) ZONING AREA AT 304 CENTRAL AVENUE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. Jon Udoff (“the applicant”) on behalf of Suzanne L. Smith (“the
owner”), submitted an application to the Community Development Department for Minor Use
Permit 18-3. The proposed project includes the addition of a front porch across the entire
front of the existing single-family residence located in the Residential High Density (RHD-20)
zoning area.
Section 2. This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the Guidelines for the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) for the permitting
of alterations to the exterior of an existing residential property where only minor modifications
are required for the renovation.
Section 3. A duly noticed public meeting was held before the Planning
Commission on June 18, 2018 to consider Minor Use Permit 18-3. At the public meeting, the
Planning Commission received into the record all evidence and testimony provided on this
matter. The record of the hearing indicates the following:
A. The applicant submitted an application to the Community Development
Department for Minor Use Permit 18-3 for a proposed project at 304 Central Avenue, Seal
Beach, California.
B. The subject property is a parallelogram in shape with a lot area of
approximately 2,565 square feet per assessor’s records. The property is approximately
25.85 feet wide by 100 feet deep. The site is surrounded by residential uses on all sides.
C. The proposed alteration will not increase habitable space and conforms
to all setbacks and height requirements for the Residential High Density (RHD-20) zoning
area.
D. The Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.2.05.015.K) states front
porches may project into the required front yard setback if the following four standards are
met:
1. The front porch is open on 2 or more sides. The proposed front porch is
open on three sides;
Resolution 18-7
304 Central Avenue
Page 2 of 4
2. The porch enclosure, including roof, parapets, and railings does not
exceed 14 feet in height. The porch is proposed to be 12 feet 8 inches in
height;
3. The porch does not exceed 50% of the front of the building width
measured at the front façade. Greater width may be approved pursuant
to a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development
Permits. The application is requesting a porch that extends across the
entire front of the existing residence which requires approval of a Minor
Use Permit;
4. Stairs leading up to the porch, which are less than 2 feet above grade,
may project an additional 4 feet into the required front yard setback. The
closest step is 8 feet 4 inches from the property line and 1 foot 8 inches
from the minimum front yard setback line of 6 feet.
Section 4. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those
stated in the preceding Section of this resolution and pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20 of the Seal
Beach Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
A. The proposed minor improvements are consistent with the General Plan
which encourages architectural diversity in the Old Town area (Planning Area 1) while
ensuring compatibility between residential and commercial uses. The proposed alteration will
be compatible with the architectural style the existing residence exhibits and will not change
the character of the property, will maintain all requirements of the zoning area, and will be
consistent with other surrounding properties.
B. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with
Minor Use Permit approval and will comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code. The subject site is located within the Old Town RHD-20 zone, an area where
the Seal Beach Municipal Code (Section 11.2.05.015.K) allows front porches to project into
the required front yard setback with approval of a Minor Use Permit.
C. The proposed use, as conditioned below, will be located on a site that is
physically adequate for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including
provision of services, and the absence of physical constraints. The subject site is currently
developed with a single-family residence with an attached two-car garage. The addition of the
front porch across the entire front of the existing residence will maintain development
standards applicable to the RHD-20 zone. The improvement will not increase density or
change beyond the existing use of the property.
D. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use, as conditioned below, will be compatible with and will not adversely affect uses and
properties in the surrounding neighborhood. The subject site is located within the RHD-20
zone, which consists of properties developed as single family and multi-family residences.
The improvement will not add habitable space, will not change existing operating
characteristics of the single family residence, and will remain similar to surrounding uses
throughout RHD-20.
Resolution 18-7
304 Central Avenue
Page 3 of 4
E. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use will
not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity. The subject site will continue to operate as a residential property, which is consistent
with the uses in the surrounding neighborhood.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Minor Use Permit 18-3 for the addition of a front porch across the entire front of the
existing single-family residence in the required front setback subject to the following
conditions:
1. Minor Use Permit 18-3 is approved for the addition of a front porch across the entire
front of the existing single-family residence in the required front setback located at 304
Central Avenue.
2. All plan check and future construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans
approved through Minor Use Permit 18-3. All new construction shall comply with all
applicable state and local codes.
3. The applicant is required to obtain all Building and Safety permits prior to construction
or demolition.
4. This Minor Use Permit shall not become effective for any purpose unless an
“Acceptance of Conditions” form has been signed, notarized, and returned to the
Community Development Department; and until the ten (10) day appeal period has
elapsed.
5. The applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents
and employees (collectively “the City” hereinafter) from any and all claims and losses
whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or corporations
furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the
performance of the use permitted hereby or the exercise of the rights granted herein,
and any and all claims, lawsuits or actions arising from the granting of or the exercise
of the rights permitted by this Minor Use Permit, and from any and all claims and
losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, corporation or property for damage,
injury or death arising out of or connected with the performance of the use permitted
hereby. Applicant’s obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City as
stated herein shall include, but not be limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by
legal counsel of the City’s choice in representing the City in connection with any such
claims, losses, lawsuits or actions, expert witness fees, and any award of damages,
judgments, verdicts, court costs or attorneys’ fees in any such lawsuit or action.
Resolution 18-7
304 Central Avenue
Page 4 of 4
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning Commission at
a meeting thereof held on June 18, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
Michael Thomas
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Crystal Landavazo
Planning Commission Secretary