HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2020-12-07City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
December 7, 2020
Chair Klinger called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:05 p.m.
via Teleconference. Commissioner Winkler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Klinger, Winkler, Thomas, Miller, Campbell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Isra Shah, Assistant City Attorney
Les Johnson, Community Development Director
Marco Cuevas, Jr., Assistant Planner
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger, to approve Agenda.
AYES:
Klinger, Campbell, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Miller
ABSTAIN:
Winkler
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Klinger opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that one emailed
comment was received. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Klinger closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of November 16, 2020 Minutes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Klinger, Campbell, Miller, Thomas, Winkler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS — None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS
B. Request for a Minor Use Permit MUP 20-9 to allow the construction of a retaining wall
over 30" in height (12' tall retaining wall plus 6 foot garden wall atop) along the west property
line to allow construction of a new residence in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone.
402 Ocean Avenue
Applicant: Karen Otis
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the construction of a retaining wall over
30" in height (maximum 12' tall retaining wall plus 6 foot garden wall atop) along the west
property line to allow construction of a new residence, on a property located in the
Residential Low Density (RLD-9) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Meeting, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 20-15, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 20-9 with
Conditions.
Community Development Director Johnson provided a comprehensive staff report and
indicated that one email correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Klinger opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that one emailed
comment was received and the comment was read into the record. Speaker: Jason
Gonterman. Chair Klinger closed the public hearing.
Questions from Commissioner Campbell were answered by Community Development
Director Johnson.
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas 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 has a ten-day appeal period.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Johnson announced that the December 21, 2020 meeting will be cancelled. Director
Johnson thanked the Commissioners and staff for continuing to meet to handle City's
business under our current circumstances. He wished everyone a safe and happy holiday
season and indicated that he is looking forward to working with the Commissioners in 2021.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioners Campbell wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Commissioner Winkler wished everyone Happy Holidays and a successful New Year.
Commissioner Miller announced the McGaugh Elementary School PTA raised $4000 and
indicated that gift certificates/cards were purchased from Seal Beach businesses to be
auctioned off in an effort to help businesses during the holidays. He encouraged the
Commissioners to go the McGaughAuction.com to purchase gift certificates/cards to be
used at local Seal Beach businesses over the next two weeks.
Commissioner Thomas wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Klinger adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Monday,
December 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
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