HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2020-02-18City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
February 18, 2020
Chair Klinger called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:04 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Campbell, Klinger, Winkler
Absent: Thomas, Miller
Staff Present: Isra Shah, Assistant City Attorney
Les Johnson, Community Development Director
Steven Fowler, Senior Planner
Marco Cuevas, Jr., Assistant Planner
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, to approve Agenda.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Winkler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miller, Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Klinger opened oral communications. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair
Klinger closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar items were tabled to the next meeting due to the lack of a quorum
as the newest Commissioner could not vote on these items.
CONTINUED ITEMS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-8)
15 1 st Street
Applicant: Tom Rowe
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-8) to allow a modified floor
plan and elevations for a proposed restaurant with an outdoor eating area and an
existing Type 47 (on -Sale General) alcohol license and increased operating hours
(7a.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 Resolution No. 20-2, APPROVING Conditional Use
Permit 19-8 with Conditions.
Senior Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no
correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Klinger opened the public hearing. Speakers: Tom Rowe and C.M. Carson. Chair
Klinger closed the public hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Winkler to adopt Resolution No. 20-2 APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 19-8 with Conditions.
AYES: Campbell, Klinger, Winkler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas, Miller
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Isra Shah noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
Questions from Commissioners Campbell and Winkler and Chair Klinger were answered
by Senior Planner Fowler, Tom Rowe and C.R. Carson. A discussion ensued.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Director Les Johnson officially introduced himself and offered himself and staff
as a resource to the Commissioners. He also offered comments about the Community
Pool Workshop that was held on February 13th; announced that the next Community Pool
Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at McGaugh Pool;
and, encouraged the Commissioners to attend.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Campbell thanked past Commission Aguilar for his time on the Planning
Commission. She also welcomed Commissioner Winkler to the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Klinger adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Monday,
March 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
4M' Klinger, Chair
Attest:
oria D. Harp r City Clerk
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