HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2021-05-17City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
May 17, 2021
Chair Miller called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:03 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 Klinger, second by Campbell, 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 April 19, 2021 Minutes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Campbell, second by Klinger, 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 20-4)
13980 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: The Fiedler Group — Ben Steckler
Request: For adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-4) to allow the installation of a new hydrogen fuel
dispensing facility at an existing gasoline service station and convenience store located in
the General Commercial (GC) Zone.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 21-6, ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 20-4 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr., provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated
that no correspondence was received regarding the project.
Questions from Commissioners Winkler, Thomas and Campbell 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: Ben Steckler. Chair Miller closed the public hearing.
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger to adopt Resolution No. 20-04, APPROVING
Conditional Use Permit 20-4 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.
C. Citywide — All Residential and Mixed -Use Zones
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) consistent with State Law requirements.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding Zone
Text Amendment 21-1 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented adopt
the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 21-1 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 Commissioners Winkler, Thomas and Campbell were answered by Acting
Senior Planner Barry Curtis
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed
comments were received. SSpeakei : None. Chair Miller closed the public hearing.
Prior to the vote, Director Johnson informed the Commissioners that language would be
added to Section 3, Item E of Ordinance.
Motion by Thomas, second by Winkler to adopt the Resolution recommending approval of
Zone Text Amendment 21-1 to the City Council.
AYES: Klinger, Winkler, Miller, Thomas
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
City Attorney Shah noted that this item is a recommendation to the City Council and will be
scheduled for approval at a future meeting.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Johnson officially introduced Acting Senior Planner Barry Curtis to the
Commissioners and welcomed him to the City and the Planning Commission meeting.
Director Johnson announced that the City Council held a Budget Workshop last Thursday,
May 13, 2021 and that a second Budget Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25,
2021 at 5:30 pm followed by a Budget Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at
5:30 pm. He also announced that the Budget Community Survey is available on the City's
website and encouraged the Commissioners and the public to complete the survey.
He also announced that for the June 7, 2021 meeting there are tentatively items on the
agenda to amend the Municipal Code regarding flag allowance in the City and a Minor Use
Permit application related to Seal Beach Shores.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Winkler asked questions regarding River's End and the new development
of the park at Ocean Place. Chair Miller commented about the allowance ADUs but has
concerns about parking and suggested that the City come up with ways to incentivize
people to get rid of their extra cars to increase parking in the area. Commissioner
Campbell also mentioned the parking issues in the city. City Attorney Shah suggested that
the Commissioners agendized an item to discuss parking at a future date. Commission
Thomas requested information about when in-person meetings will resume in the Council
Chamber. Director Johnson responded to questions.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miller adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:20 p.m. to Monday, June 7,
2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Steve Miller, Chair
Attest:
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