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June 7, 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
Barry Curtis, Senior Planner (Acting)
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
Elizabeth Camarena, Executive Assistant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger to approve the 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 two (2) emailed
comments were received. Speakers: There were no speakers. Chair Miller closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of June 7, 2021 Minutes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Klinger, second by Campbell 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. Zone Text Amendment 21-2 Citywide
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Zone Text Amendment 21-2 amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach
Municipal Code regarding regulations for the placement of flags and flagpoles on
residential properties.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding Zone
Text Amendment 21-2 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented adopt
the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 21-2 to the City
Council.
Acting Senior Planner Barry Curtis provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated that
no correspondence was received regarding the project.
Questions from the Commissioners were answered by Acting Senior Planner Barry Curtis
and Director of Community Development Director Les Johnson.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. Speaker_: There were no speakers. Chair Miller closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Campbell, second by Thomas that the Planning Commission, after holding a
public hearing and considering all the evidence and testimony presented adopt the
Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 21-2 to the City Council, with
the modifications to increase the number of flagpoles from one to two per residence and
ensuring that temporary flagpoles are included in the calculation of overall sign area .
AYES:
Klinger, Campbell, Winkler, Miller, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Shah noted that this ordinance will go to the City Council for approval
and is not appealable.
C. Minor Use Permit 21-1
52 Riversea Road
Applicant: Kristi George
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 21-1) to allow a two-story manufactured home
within Seal Beach Shores located in the Residential High Density (RHD -33) Zoning
District.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission open a public hearing regarding
Minor Use Permit 21-1 and continue the item to the June 21, 2021 Planning
Commission Meeting.
Community Development Director Les Johnson announced that staff is recommending the
Commissioner open the public hearing and continue the item to the June 21, 2021 Planning
Commission meeting due to an incorrect hearing notice, being,; distributed via mail to
surrounding property owners. He also noted the hearing notice in the newspaper and posted
were correct, and that the emailed comments received were related to an incorrect hearing
notice that was sent to neighboring residents.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no additional
emailed comments were received. Speaker: There were no speakers.
Motion by Winkler, second by Klinger that the Planning Commission continue Minor Use
Permit 21-1 to the June 21, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.
AYES: Miller, Thomas, Klinger, Campbell, Winkler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
City Attorney Shah noted that this item has been continued and there is no final action to
appeal.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Johnson announced that River's End Park is set to open mid to late July 2021. He
also announced that City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 and that
City staff and Council are working to determine when in-person City Council and
Commission meetings will start up again. He noted that more information should be
available by the next meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commissioner's concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miller adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:51 p.m. to Monday, June 21,
2021 at 7:00 p.m. 7
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