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City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
January 19, 2021
Chair Klinger called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
via Teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Klinger, Winkler, Thomas, Miller, Campbell
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
Elizabeth Camarena, Executive Assistant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve Agenda.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Campbell, Thomas, Winkler
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 7, 2020 Minutes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Campbell, second by Winkler, to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Miller, Thomas, Winkler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS — None
SCHEDULED MATTERS
B. Reorganization of Planning Commission Election of new Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson for 2021.
Motion by Thomas, second by Campbell to nominate Steve Miller as Chairperson for 2021.
AYES:
Klinger, Campbell, Miller, Thomas, Winkler
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to nominate Ronde Winkler as Vice Chairperson
for 2021.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Miller, Thomas, Winkler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS — None
PUBLIC HEARING
C. Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-5) to allow for the construction of 106
square feet of habitable space and remodel of a single-family residence that is
nonconforming due to rear yard setbacks in the Surfside Colony neighborhood in the
Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone.
C7 Pacific Avenue
Applicant: Chasen and Samantha Tedder
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-5) to allow for the construction of
106 square feet of habitable space and remodel of a single-family residence that is
nonconforming due to rear yard setbacks in the Surfside Colony neighborhood in the
Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone.
Recommendation: After reviewing the application, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 21-02, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 20-5 with
conditions.
Senior Planner Steven Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated that no
correspondence was received regarding the project.
Questions from Commissioners Campbell and Thomas were answered by Senior Planner
Steven Fowler.
Commissioner Klinger opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no
emailed comments were received. Speaker: There were no speakers. Commissioner
Klinger closed the public hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Miller to adopt Resolution No. 20-02, APPROVING Minor Use
Permit 20-9 with Conditions.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Winkler, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Shah noted that this item have a ten-day appeal period.
D. Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the construction of a 336 square foot second
floor deck on the 2nd unit of a multi -family residence that is nonconforming due to side yard
setbacks, parking and density in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zooming area.
115 3rd Street
Applicant: Jonathan Zane/Carol Harty
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the construction of a 336 square foot
second floor deck on the 2nd unit of a multi -family residence that is nonconforming due to
side yard setbacks, parking and density in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zooming
area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Meeting, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 21-01, APPROVING Minor Use Permit
20-10 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr., provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated
that no correspondence was received regarding the project.
Questions from Commissioner Thomas were answered by Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas,
Jr.
Commissioner Klinger opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no
emailed comments were received. Speaker: There were no speakers. Commissioner
Klinger closed the public hearing.
Motion by Miller, second by Campbell to adopt Resolution No. 20-15, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 20-9 with Conditions.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Winkler, Miller, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Shah noted that this item have a ten-day appeal period.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Johnson thanked outgoing Commissioner Klinger for serving as the Chairperson for
the past year especially under the extenuating circumstances of which the Commission had
to conduct meetings in a virtual setting. He congratulated and welcomed new Chairperson
Miller and Vice Chairperson Winkler for 2021. He announced that the Housing Element
Update process is underway and a kick-off meeting will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021,
and noted that additional information will be forthcoming with regard to public outreach and
engagement and indicated that he forward to involving the Commission in the process. He
also reminded the Commissioners of the monumental task ahead to complete this task,
especially with the RHNA numbers given to the city. Lastly, he introduced newly hired
Executive Assistant Liz Camarena to the Commissioners.
Senior Planner Steven Fowler announced his resignation as Senior Planner to accept a
position as Director of Planning and Building with the City of Maywood.
The Commissioners wished Senior Planner Steven Fowler good luck and well wishes on his
new position; and expressed their appreciation for his assistance to them and the community
over the years.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Campbell had questions about returning drawings to City Hall and about the
Gas plant.
Commissioner Thomas had questions about the Arco Development at Pacific Coast
Highway.
Chairperson Miller had questions about residents moving in at Ocean Place/Shea Homes.
The Commissioner's questions were answered by Director Johnson and Senior Planner
Steven Fowler.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Klinger adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:36 p.m. to Monday,
February 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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