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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 2018-11-05 City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission November 5, 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, Grgas, Thomas, Aguilar Absent: 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 Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to approve Agenda. AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None 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 September 17, 2018 Motion by Campbell, second by Aguilar, to approve items on 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 1. MINOR USE PERMIT 18-9 350 12th Street Applicant: DLC Enterprises Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the replacement of a staircase to an existing multi-family residence, on a property that is nonconforming due to density and parking in the Residential High Density (RHD-20) zoning area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Meeting, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18-19, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-9 with Conditions. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project. Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Elaine Hutchinson spoke on behalf of DLC Enterprises in support of this item. Chair Thomas closed public comment. Campbell moved, second by Klinger, to adopt adopt Resolution No. 18-19, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-9 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. 2. MINOR USE PERMIT 18-10 114 Ocean Avenue Applicant: Eric Mossman Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the construction of a 10 foot tall retaining wall 60 feet long to allow construction of a single-family residence, on a property located in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) zoning area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Meeting, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18-20, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-10 with Conditions. Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project. There was general discussion regarding the grading plan approval process. Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Eric Mossmon spoke in support of the approval of this item. Chair Thomas closed public comment. Grgas moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No. 18-20, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-10 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 18-2 All Residential Zones Applicant: City of Seal Beach Request: Review proposed Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 18-2) Regarding Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential Zones in the City to Comply with New State Legislation. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding Zone Text Amendment 18-2 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented adopt the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 18-2 to the City Council. Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director provided a comprehensive staff report including the background and history of legislative changes related to accessory dwelling units and the restriction on municipalities from amending their changes. There was general discussion regarding the specific exemptions in Old Town and Surfside, and diversity of residential properties in Seal Beach, including the various lot sizes. Director Landavazo emphasized that in constructing ZTA 18-2 they created language to allow for the greater use of compliant exemptions. Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Joyce-Ross Parque spoke about various Old Town zoning issues. Robert Goldberg stated his comments, questions, and his opinion that there are other discretionary changes that can be made. Chair Thomas closed public comment. There was discussion and clarification on parking requirements, lot size, state specified accessory dwelling unit size, and life safety exemptions. Assistant City Attorney Greyson clarified that legislation takes effect January 1 , 2019. There was further discussion regarding the public noticing requirements and timeline to meet the legislative impacts. Thomas moved to continue the item and direct staff to provide additional research that other cities have found to limit garage conversion. Motion died for lack of a second. There was further discussion regarding the timeframe discussion on the ongoing changes and proposed change in legislation that has been occurring. Director Landavazo noted that after January 1 , 2018 and until an ordinance is codified, staff's proposed exemptions that are based on life safety in Old Town and Surfside can't be enforced by the City. Assistant City Attorney Greyson added that at any point in the further, if additional restrictions are found through research, staff can bring an Item back to the Planning Commission for consideration. Commissioner Aguilar stated that he will not be moving item forward to Council, as he feels it would only take a few days for staff to review further and bring back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Campbell asked for the item to be continued to allow for more public input. Director Landavazo explained the public hearing process and the need to have a permanent ordinance in place by the end of this year. Grgas moved, second by Klinger, that the Planning Commission adopt the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 18-2 to the City Council with the provision that staff does additional research on avenues to minimize the impact of potential residential conversions or additions through bedroom counts, minimum square footages, garage use and any other items compliant, restrictive items, and incorporate them in staff's report to the City Council. At the request of Chair Thomas, Grgas moved to amend, second by Klinger, to also direct staff to return the item to the Planning Commission, after Council action, and update on the action taken, research conducted and action, if any, the City Council has requested the Planning Commission to review. AYES: Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas NOES: Aguilar ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion Carried DIRECTOR'S REPORT Interim Director Landavazo had no comments. COMMISSION CONCERNS Chair Thomas congratulated the Los Alamitos High School Girls Volleyball and Football Teams for their recent California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division wins. ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:40 p.m. to Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. / Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk olord Approved: Michael Thomas, hair Attest: Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk Ih.