HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2020-05-18City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
May 18, 2020
Chair Klinger called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
via Teleconference. Commissioner Winkler 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
Dana Engstrom, Deputy 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. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Klinger closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of December 2, 2019 Minutes
B. Approval of the February 3, 2020 Minutes
Commissioner Winkler abstained from voting on Consent Calendar Items A & B as she
was not a Commissioner at the time.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Campbell, second by Miller, to approve the Consent Calendar Items A & B.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Winkler
Motion Carried
C. Approval of the April 20, 2020 Minutes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Campbell, second by Miller, to approve the Consent Calendar Item C.
AYES:
Klinger, Campbell, Winkler, Miller, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS — None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
D. MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP 20-1)
24 B Surfside Avenue
Applicant: Al Cadena/Dean Koukladas
Request: Request for MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP 20-1) to allow interior and
exterior modifications to remodel the existing first floor kitchen and bathroom area,
modify the second floor by remodeling the master bathroom, add an additional
bathroom, reconfigure the staircase to the rooftop, modify the rooftop to allow for a
deck, and construct an outdoor trellised patio structure at a property that is
nonconforming due to setbacks in Surfside Colony in the Residential Low Density
(RLD-9) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 20-3, APPROVING Minor Use Permit
20-1 with Conditions.
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. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Klinger closed the
public hearing.
Questions from Commissioners Winkler and Campbell were answered by Assistant
Planner Cuevas, Jr.
Motion by Winkler, second by Thomas to adopt Resolution No. 20-3, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 20-1 with Conditions.
AYES:
Campbell, Klinger, Winkler, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Thomas
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Shah noted that the ten-day appeal period starts tomorrow.
NEW BUSINESS
E. PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE UPDATED TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS
GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 743 City-wide
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Request for the review of the proposed guidelines developed as a result
from the requirements set forth in Senate Bill 743.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission review the proposed
Transportation Analysis Guidelines and provide comments for City Council
Consideration.
Community Development Director Johnson gave a brief overview of the item and
introduced Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Lee and Iteris Senior
Transportation Planner Sean Daly. Iteris Senior Transportation Planner Sean Daly
provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to the Commissioners questions.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Lee recommended that Commissioners
reviewed the proposed Transportation Analysis Guidelines and provide comments for City
Council Consideration.
Chair Klinger opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Klinger closed the
public hearing.
Questions from Commissioners Thomas, Campbell and Winkler were answered by Iteris
Senior Transportation Planner Sean Daly.
Motion by Thomas, second by Miller that the Planning Commission have reviewed and
approve the proposed Transportation Analysis Guidelines pursuant to Senate Bill 742
City-wide.
AYES: Klinger, Winkler, Miller, Thomas, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Shah noted that this item does not have a ten-day appeal period.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Johnson thanked the Commissioners for their continued
support and flexibility during these challenging times with the effects of COVID-19. He
noted that the Clerk's office is working on a process to allow members of public to
participate during the public comment and public hearing period of the meeting. He also
noted that the City is exploring options for opening local businesses with temporary
allowances on a conditional basis for possible outdoor dining for those establishments that
offered outdoor dining as well as for other establishments that may be interested in the
option of outdoor dining.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Thomas offered his full support to the City and Commission in the event
that Special Meetings may be required during these challenging times with the effects of
COVID-19.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Klinger adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:01 p.m. to Monday, June
1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Maria Klinger, Chair
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