HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2022-07-18 City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
July 18, 2022
Chair Miller called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:03 p.m. via
Teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Miller, Massetti, Klinger, Campbell, Thomas
Absent: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Alexa Smittle, Community Development Director
Marco Cuevas, Jr., Assistant Planner
Dana Engstrom, Acting City Clerk
Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Community Development Director Smittle requested that the Commission continue Item D
to the August 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting to allow staff to review the proposed
CUP at 1709 Apollo Court in more detail.
Acting City Clerk Engstrom indicated that 9 supplemental communications were received
after the posting of the agenda that were distributed to the Planning Commission and made
available to the public.
Motion by Commissioner Klinger, second by Commissioner Massetti to approve the agenda.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Massetti, Campbell, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Miller opened public communications. Acting City Clerk Engstrom announced that six
(6) emailed comments was received. Speakers: None. Chair Miller closed public
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the May 2, 2022, Minutes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Thomas, second by Klinger to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Campbell, Thomas, Massetti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS — None
NEW BUSINESS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-5)
120 1st Street
Applicant: Jack and Allison Gonsalves
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-5) to allow an interior and
exterior remodel and the addition of a second-floor deck to an existing residence on
a property that is nonconforming due to height in the Residential High Density
(RHD-20) zoning district.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 22-10, APPROVING Conditional Use
Permit 22-5 with conditions.
Community Development Director Smittle introduced Assistant Planner Cuevas who
provided a comprehensive staff report on this item. Staff indicated they would need to report
back with the answer to Commissioner Campbell's question regarding the maximum lot
coverage in Old Town.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. Acting City Clerk Engstrom announced that no
emailed comments were received. Speaker: No speakers. Chair Miller closed the public
hearing
Motion by Commissioner Massetti, second by Chair Miller that the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution No. 22-10, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 22-5 with conditions.
AYES: Miller, Campbell, Massetti, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 day appeal period that
starts July 19, 2022.
C. ZTA 22-1
RLD-9 District area along Ocean Avenue between First Street and Eighth Street (the
Gold Coast)
Applicant: City Initiated Request: Zone Text Amendment 22-1 amending portions of
TITLE 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to allow architectural projections into
side yard setbacks in the Residential Low Density (RDL-9) zone district along the
"GOLD COAST" area of Ocean Avenue.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding
Zone Text Amendment 22-1 and after considering all evidence and testimony
presented adopt the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment
22-1 to the City Council.
Community Development Director Smittle provided a comprehensive staff report on this item
including the background, previous regulations, current regulations, proposed clarification,
architectural projection examples, and recommendations. Council Member questions were
addressed.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. Acting City Clerk Engstrom announced that six (6)
emailed comments were received. Speakers: Michael Bixler and Pete. Chair Miller closed
the public hearing
Motion by Commissioner Klinger, second by Commissioner Thomas that the Planning
Commission adopt the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 22-1
to the City Council.
AYES: Miller, Campbell, Massetti, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
D. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-4)
1709 Apollo Court
Applicant: Fabio Manda Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
modification to the previously approved Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Type
23 alcohol license (Small Beer Manufacturer) in lieu of a Type 41 alcohol license (on-
sale beer and wine) in conjuction with the operation of a restaurant/cafe within an
indoor sports facility at 1709 Apollo Court within the Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 22-09, APPROVING Conditional Use
Permit 22-4 with Conditions.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. Acting City Clerk Engstrom played the one (1)
voicemail recording that was left by Ryan, a Seal Beach resident. Speaker: No speakers.
Chair Miller continued the public hearing to the August 1, 2022 Planning Commission
meeting.
Motion by Chair Miller, second by Commissioner Klinger that the Planning Commission
continue proposed CUP 22-4 to the August 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.
AYES: Miller, Campbell. Massetti, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Smittle thanked the Commissioners for their continued
flexibility as the city responds to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases within the city
organization. Additionally, she highlighted that the City Clerk's office instituted a phone
number to call in a public comment which is (562) 431-2527 x1601, a new way for the public
to communicate with the Planning Commission while we continue to meet virtually.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commission concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miller adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:49 p.m. to Monday,
August 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
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