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April 20, 2020
Chair Klinger called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m.
via Teleconference. Commissioner Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Campbell, Klinger, Winkler, Thomas, Miller
Absent: None
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 Thomas, to approve Agenda.
AYES:
Klinger, Campbell, Winkler, Miller, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Klinger opened oral communications. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair
Klinger closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of February 18, 2020 Minutes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Campbell, second by Miller, to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES:
Klinger, Campbell, Winkler, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Thomas
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS
B. Minor Use Permit MUP 20-3
51 Riversea Road
Applicant: Bruce Grossman
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP 20-3) to allow a two-story
manufactured home within Seal Beach Shores located in the Residential High
Density (RHD -33) zoning area High Density (RHD -33) zoning area
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 20-4, APPROVING Minor Use
Permit 20-3 with Condition
Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr., provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated
no correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Klinger opened the public hearing. Speakers: Bruce Grossman. Chair Klinger closed
the public hearing.
Questions from Commissioners Campbell, Miller and Winkler and Chair Klinger were
answered by Assistant Planner Cuevas, Jr., and Senior Planner Fowler.
Motion by Winkler, second by Thomas to adopt Resolution No. 20-3 APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 20-3 with Conditions.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Motion Carried
Klinger, Winkler,
Campbell
None
None
Miller, Thomas
Assistant City Attorney Isra Shah noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. Conditional Use Permit CUP 05-3 IE
1101 Pacific Coast Highway
Applicant: Christina Meza/ Von's/Albertsons
Request: Request for Conditional Use Permit CUP 05-3 IE an indefinite
extension of a previously approved Conditional Use permit for an existing
Pavilions supermarket with a Type 21 (Off -Sale General) alcohol license
located at 1101 Pacific Coast Highway within the Specialty Commercial (SC)
zoning area.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff
recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 20-5,
APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 05-3 IE.
Commissioner Thomas recused himself from the Public Hearing as he lives within 500 feet
of the Von's/Albertsons parcel.
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: Kevin Le. Chair Klinger closed the
public hearing.
Applicant Kevin Le provided written correspondence in advance of the meeting that was
read into the record.
Questions from Commissioners Campbell, Miller and Winkler and Chair Klinger were
answered by Senior Planner Fowler. A discussion ensued.
Motion by Campbell, second by Winkler to adopt Resolution No. 20-5, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 05-3 IE.
AYES:
Campbell, Klinger, Winkler, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Thomas
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Isra Shah noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Director Les Johnson thanked the Commissioners for their flexibility during
these challenging times with the effects of COVID-19. He also offered comments about the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment; and, responded to Commissioner Campbell's
follow-up questions.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Campbell questioned if Assistant City Attorney Shah is the newly appointed
Attorney for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Thomas wished former Assistant
City Attorney Amy to live a long and prosperous life. He also indicated that his hope is that
the Planning Commission will be able to meet using Microsoft Teams or Zoom for future
meetings.
Community Development Director Les Johnson responded to Commissioner Thomas'
request regarding future Microsoft Team and Zoom meetings
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Klinger adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:55 p.m. to Monday,
May 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
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Mariann Klinger, Chair
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