HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2019-08-05 City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
August 5, 2019
Vice Chair Aguilar called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Interim Community Development Director Steven
Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
Absent: Commissioners: Campbell, Klinger
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Steven Fowler, Interim Community Development Director
Marco Cuevas, Assistant Planner
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Motion by Thomas, second by Miller, to excuse the absence of Commissioner Campbell
and Klinger.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Thomas, second by Miller, to approve Agenda.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Aguilar opened oral communications. Speakers: There were no speakers. Vice
Chair Aguilar closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of July 1 , 2019 Minutes
Motion by Thomas, second by Miller to approve the July 1, 2019 Minutes.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
B. Approval of July 15, 2019 Minutes
Motion by Thomas, second by Miller to approve the July 15, 2019 Minutes.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
C. Minor Use Permit (MUP 19-5)
228 13th Street
Applicant: Otis Architecture
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP 19-5) to allow the interior remodel
and exterior remodel of an existing two-story single-family residence that is
nonconforming due to setbacks and interior garage size within the Residential High
Density (RHD-20) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution 19-12, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 19-5 with
conditions.
Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive staff
report and indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project.
Vice Chair Aguilar opened the public hearing. Speakers: There were no speakers. Vice
Chair Aguilar closed public comment.
Motion by Miller, second by Thomas to adopt Resolution No. 19-12, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 19-5 with conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
D. MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP 19-4)
43 B Surfside Avenue
Applicant: FARR Capital LLC/Kevin Chinnock
Request: Request for a MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP 19-4) to allow an interior and
exterior remodel to convert an existing first floor family room and kitchen to a master
bedroom, and convert the existing second floor master bedroom and bathroom area
into a kitchen, living and dining room at a nonconforming property that is
nonconforming due to setbacks in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 19-11, APPROVING Minor Use Permit
19-4 with conditions
Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler introduced Assistant Planner
Marco Cuevas, who provided a comprehensive staff report, indicated no correspondence
was received regarding the project and answered questions.
Vice Chair Aguilar opened the public hearing. Speakers: Carolyn Rulo and Tisha Lumpo.
Kevin Chinnock introduced himself, thanked the Commission and answered questions.
Vice Chair Aguilar closed public comment.
Commissioner Thomas offered comments in support of the item.
Vice Chair Aguilar offered comments in support of the item.
Motion by Thomas, second by Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No. 19-11 , APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 19-4 with conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
E. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-6)
218 13th Street
Applicant: Steve Sennikoff
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-6) to allow the addition of
751 square feet and the interior remodel of an existing one-story single-family
residence that is nonconforming due to setbacks within the Residential High Density
(RHD-20) zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution 19-14, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 19-6 with
conditions.
Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive
staff report, indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project and
answered questions.
Vice Chair Aguilar opened the public hearing. Speakers: There were no speakers.
Vice Chair Aguilar closed public comment.
Motion by Miller, second by Thomas, to adopt Resolution No. 19-14, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 19-6 with conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
F. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-5)
3901 Lampson Avenue
Applicant: Frank Herrera
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-5) to allow an interior
remodel to and existing banquette facility to reduce the size of an existing bar and
create an additional bar within the facility at the Old Ranch Country Club in the
Recreation/Golf (RG) Zone
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution 19-13, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 19-5 with
conditions.
Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive
staff report, indicated no correspondence was received regarding the project and
answered questions.
Commissioner Thomas clarified that parking was vetted in great detail.
Vice Chair Aguilar opened the public hearing. Speakers: Frank Herrera introduced
himself, and designer and architect Frank Trinosky, thanked the Commission and
answered questions. Vice Chair Aguilar closed public comment.
Motion by Aguilar, second by Thomas, to adopt Resolution No. 19-13, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 19-5 with conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell, Klinger
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Community Development Director Steven Fowler announced that the Goals and
Policy Workshop for the Seal Beach Local Coast Program is scheduled for Wednesday,
August 21, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Marina Community Center located at 151
Marina Drive.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Vice Chair Aguilar spoke about the excessive trash that lands on the beach; announced
that he has taken the initiative to discuss the issue in detail with Senator Umberg at an
August 16th meeting; and requested that information from citizens and/or city staff related
to the matter be emailed to him at RAguilar@sealbeachca.gov.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Aguilar adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:48 p.m. to Monday,
August 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
.Gloria D. Har r, City Clerk
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Attest:
Gloria D. HVper, City Clerk