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April 17, 2021
Chair Miller called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. via
Teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Miller, Winkler, Klinger, Thomas, 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
Elizabeth Camarena, Executive Assistant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Winkler, second by Klinger, to approve Agenda.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Thomas, Winkler, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Miller opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Miller closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Klinger, second by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Thomas, Winkler, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS — None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-1)
2365 Seal Beach Boulevard #101-102
Applicant: Scott Levitt
Request: For a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 21-1) to allow the operation of a 3,000
square foot medical/chiropractic office located in Planning Area 4 of the Boeing Integrated
Defense Systems Specific Plan (GC -SPR) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt attached Resolution No. 21-5, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 21-
1 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 Winkler were answered by Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas,
Jr.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. Speaker: Dave Kerry. Chair Miller closed the public hearing.
Motion by Klinger, second by Miller to adopt Resolution No. 21-05, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 21-1 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 requested clarification of the minutes approved on tonight's agenda. City
Clerk Harper clarified that the correct action was taken for the minutes on tonight's agenda.
Director Johnson thanked the Commissioners for their attendance and participation at that
Ad Hoc Committee meeting held on April 5, 2021; gave a brief overview of the business that
was discussed; next steps; and, announced that the Ad Hoc Committee will meet again on
April 27, 2021 at 4pm.
He also announced that two (2) entitlement projects are in the works at this time and will be
forthcoming:
Proposed update to the Chevron fueling station with a small convenience store located
at 1300 Pacific Coast Highway. The Applicant (not a City sponsored event) held a
live community meeting on April 7th and a Zoom community meeting on April 8th.
The meetings were attended by approximately 40 participants; a number of
comments were asked by the participants; and the Applicant provided preliminary
feedback.
2. Proposed new gas station and convenience store at 495 Pacific Coast Highway is on
hold by Community Development until the applicant conduct community outreach.
The Applicant (not a City sponsored event) will be conducting a community meeting
on April 28, 2021 at 5:30 pm via Zoom for dialogue and conversation by those who
attend.
Additionally, he announced that the Beach House project at River's End received clearance
in October 2020 from the Coastal Commission. However, issuance of the Coastal
Development Permit was delayed for unknown reasons but was received by representatives
of the Beach House a few weeks ago. Additional approval from OCFA and OC Health
Department has been obtained and Community Development is in the final stages of
completing the building permit review process and anticipates permit issuance in early May.
Lastly, he reported that the meeting of May 3, 2021 may not take place due to City Hall being
shut down for fumigation April 29 — May 3, 2021 but will keep the Commissioners in the loop
upon receipt of additional information.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Chair Miller asked questions regarding work on the Beach House during the summer. He
also had questions regarding Ocean Place completion date. Director Johnson responded
to questions.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miller adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:18 p.m. to Monday, May 3,
2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Approved:
Steve Miller, Chair