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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min_2019-07-01 3 City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission July 1, 2019 Chair Campbell called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Vice Chair Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Campbell, Aguilar, Klinger, Miller, Thomas Absent: None Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney Steven Fowler, Interim Community Development Director Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Aguilar, second by Miller, to approve Agenda. AYES: Campbell, Aguilar, Klinger, Miller, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion Carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Campbell opened oral communications. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Campbell closed oral communications. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no consent calendar items. CONTINUED ITEMS There were no continued items. SCHEDULED MATTERS There were no scheduled matter items. NEW BUSINESS A. MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP 19-3) 101 A Surfside Avenue Applicant: Otis Architecture Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP 19-3) to permit a covered roof access structure to exceed the maximum roof height by 4 feet 6 inches on a proposed single family residence in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) zoning area. the meeting) and the plans submitted to Coastal Commission (referenced as Plan B at the meeting) as well as how it affects the lease. Assistant City Attorney Amy Greyson clarified that if the Commission approves the CUP they would be approving Plan A. Plan B is not before the Commission, if the applicant wants the Commission to consider Plan B they would have to amend their application. Amplified music and lighting was also discussed and will be addressed at the staff level. Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: The applicant, Rosie Ritchie, spoke on behalf of the Beach House LLC who submitted revised plans for the Commission (referenced as Plan B at the meeting) that she submitted to the Coastal Commission. She addressed questions from the Commission. Brian Kyle, co-applicant of the Beach House, spoke regarding his frustration with the City Attorney's office and indicated they stayed within the footprint of the plans. Art Valente, the designer of the Beach House, assured the Commission that the floor plans have not changed just the elevations. Jim Frymuth spoke in support of the hours and liquor license but expressed his concerns regarding amplified music and bright signage. Kurt Damire spoke in support of the hours and liquor license however he is concerned with the lighting and amplified music. Ray Longoria spoke in favor of the hours and liquor license and indicated that he feels like the applicant is being treated unfairly. Alan Shorlets spoke in favor of the Beach House. Lisa Wearing questioned why this process is taking so long and suggested that everyone sit down and have a meeting. The Beach House Attorney Montgomery Cole indicated that he did not receive notification of the meeting and disagreed with the position of the City Attorney regarding what the Commission is voting on at this particular meeting. Tony Bares spoke in support of the Beach House and the applicants. Matt Johnson spoke in favor of the hours and liquor license. Chair Campbell closed public comment. Recommendation: After conducting the public hearing and receiving testimony, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 19-8 approving MUP 19-3 with conditions. Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project. Mr. Fowler answered questions from the Commission. Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: Karen Otis spoke about the project and indicated the height was well below the requirements. Chair Campbell closed public comment. Motion by Aguilar, second by Thomas to adopt the attached Resolution No. 19-8 approving MUP 19-3 with conditions. AYES: Campbell, Aguilar, Klinger, Miller, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion Carried Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow. Commissioner Aguilar recused himself from Item B. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP19-4) 15 1 st Street Applicant: Beach House LLC Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-4) to allow an existing restaurant with an outdoor eating area and an existing type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine) alcohol license to upgrade to a Type 47 (On-Sale General) alcohol license, and increase the currently permitted operating hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. to the proposed hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week. The restaurant is located within the Beach (BEA) zoning area. Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 19-7, to approve Conditional Use Permit 19-4 with Conditions. Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project. There was general discussion before and after the public hearing regarding the discrepancy in the plans submitted to the City with the application (referenced as Plan A at Motion by Klinger, second by Miller to adopt the attached Resolution No. 19-7, to approve Conditional Use Permit 19-4 with Conditions. AYES: Klinger, Miller, Thomas NOES: Campbell ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Aguilar Motion Carried Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Interim Community Development Director Steve Fowler had no comments. COMMISSION CONCERNS There were no Commission concerns. ADJOURNMENT Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:29 p.m. to Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. /Gloria D. Ha , City Clerk Approved: ��% , Cil *Gloria ml e , C 'air Attest: r,WCIerk