HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2022-11-07City of Seal Beach — Special Meeting of the Planning Commission
November 7, 2022
Chair Miller called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Miller, Massetti, Klinger, Thomas
Absent: Campbell
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Alexa Smittle, Community Development Director
Marco Cuevas, Jr., Assistant Planner
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Commissioner Thomas
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Motion of the Planning Commission this is the time to notify the public of any changes
to the agenda, re- arrange the order of the agenda, and provide an opportunity for any
member of the Planning Commission or staff to request an item be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate action.
Motion by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Commissioner Klinger to approve the agenda and
excuses Commissioner Campbell's absence.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Massetti, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Miller opened public communications. City Clerk Harper announced that one (1)
emailed comment was received. Speakers: None. Chair Miller closed public
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the October 3, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Commissioner Klinger second by Commissioner Massetti to approve the Consent
Calendar.
AYES: Klinger, Miller, Massetti, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
CONTINUED ITEMS — None
NEW BUSINESS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
B. Zone Text Amendment 22-3, amending Section 11.4.05.135 of the Seal Beach
Municipal Code regarding Short Term Rentals.
Citywide Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: That the Planning Commissiori hold a public hearing regarding Zone Text
Amendment 22-3 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented adopt
the Resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 22-3 to the City
Council.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and
consider Zone Text Amendment 22-3, amending Section 11.4.05.135 of the Seal
Beach Municipal Code and Recommend Approval to the City Council.
Pursuant to the State of California Public Resources Code and State Guidelines for
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development
Department has determined that the adoption of Resolution 22-19 is not subject to
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and Section 15301,
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment.
Director of Community Development Smittle provided a comprehensive staff report.
Commissioner questions were addressed.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. Speaker: Casey Mungo. Chair Miller closed the
public hearing.
There was general discussion regarding the number of homes that should be permitted.
Motion by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Commissioner Klinger that the Planning
Commission approve Resolution 22-19 as drafted with the recommended change of 25
permits rather than 1 % and that there be a mandatory review of that quantity of the homes
as well as, review of the Housing Element and other impacts to ther'prograft required; after
1; 4
180ontt s.
AYES: Miller, Massetti, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN:. None �:..
Motion Carried
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted :that there is no appeal periodrfdfAhi vitemIas:
thisVill go, -to City Council as a -recommendation.
C. Conditional Use.Permit (CUP 22-8) 237 Main;Streef
Applicant: iliger Dam`aso'/McKenna's, Cottages LLC
Request: Request for a:�Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-8) to allow, the sale and
dispensing°of beer.and wine(ABC Type 41 alcohol license) for onsite consumption
in conjunction with an existing restaurant_•(with_qutdooreating ;areas) within the=Main
Street Specific Plan,.Are'a (MSS,P).
Recommend ation:.,.After conducting. the Public Hearingstaff; recommends that*the
Planning "Commission adopt ;Resolution No. 22-1'8, ARPROVING Comd tibnaf: Use
Permit 22-8 with Conditions. This project is. determinedto-a bea Class:�1;(++Existing
:1
Facility)',Categorical,Exemptipn;pursuant to Section 15.3014,(e)'(2)�of`tl a Guidelinses for
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the `California Environmental "Quality..Act..
Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas provided a comprehensive staff report. Commissioner
questions were answered.
Chair Miller opened the public: hearing. Speaker: . Chair Miller closed the public. hearing.
Motion by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Commissioner Massetti .that the Planning_
Commission adopt Resolution No. 22-18, APPROVING .Conditional Use: Permit: -22_-8 with
Conditions. This, project is determined to. be a Class 1'.(Existing Facility) Categorical
Exemption pursuant to Section. 15301 (e)(2) of -the Guidelines for the California
Environmental Quality. Acta
AYES: Miller, Massetti; Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
,Motion Carried
Senior Assistant City. Attorney Greyson notedithatethere is a 10-day-.appeal:period that
starts November 8,2022.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There was no director's report.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Chair Miller asked staff to investigate the possibility of changing the start time of the meeting
from 7pm to 6pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miller adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:45 p.m. to Monday,
November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Attest:
Michael Thomas, Vice Chair