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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 ld Attest:44 -��C--- oria D. Harp ity Clerk