HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2023-03-20City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
March 20, 2023
Community Development Director Smittle called the Planning Commission meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Massetti led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Massetti, Campbell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Alexa Smittle, Community Development Director
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
Marco Cuevas, Jr., Associate Planner
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
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.
Community Development Director Smittle noted that the applicant's names were switched
on the initial agenda packet but insured the Commissioners that the information was
corrected on the revised agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Massetti to approve the
agenda.
AYES:
Campbell, Coles,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried.
Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Smittle opened public communications. Speaker: Council
Member Kalmick. Community Development Director Smittle closed public communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that one (1) emailed comments were received after the posting
of the agenda. She noted that the comments were distributed to the Commissioners and
made available to the public on the City's website.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Received and File the February 6, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes
CONTINUED ITEMS -None
NEW BUSINESS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS
B. Reorganization of the Planning Commission — Election of a new Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson for 2023
City Clerk Harper opened the nominations for Chairperson of the Planning Commission for
2023.
Commissioner Massetti nominated Commissioner Campbell as Chairperson of the Planning
Commission for 2023.
Commissioner Wheeler nominated Commissioner Coles as Chairperson of the Planning
Commission for 2023.
City Clerk Harper closed the nomination for Chairperson of the Planning Commission for
2023.
Commissioner Campbell accepted the nomination as Chairperson of the Planning
Commission for 2023
City Clerk Harper took a Roll Call Vote.
Motion by Commissioner Massetti, second by Commissioner Campbell, who accepted
nomination as Chairperson for 2023.
AYES: Mingione, Massetti, Coles, Campbell
NOES: Wheeler,
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
City Clerk Harper opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission
for 2023.
Commissioner Wheeler nominated Commissioner Coles as Vice Chairperson of the
Planning Commission for 2023.
Commissioner Coles accepted the nomination as Vice Chairperson of the Planning
Commission for 2023.
City Clerk Harper closed the nomination for Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commissioner
for 2023.
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City Clerk Harper took a Roll Call Vote.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Commissioner Coles, who accepted the
nomination as Vice Chairperson for 2023.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Motion Carried
PUBLIC HEARING
Mingione, Massetti,
None
None
None
C. Conditional Use Permit 23-01
113 11th Street
Applicant: David Everson
Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
Request: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-01) to allow an interior remodel and the
addition/reconstruction of a second story within an existing residence on a property that is
nonconforming due to setbacks in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoning district.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-04, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 23-01 with
conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
Community Development Director Smittle introduced Associate Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr.,
who provided a comprehensive staff report. Commissioner's questions were addressed.
Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Chair Campbell closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-04, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 23-01 with
conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
AYES:
Massetti, Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 -day appeal period that
starts March 21, 2023.
D. Minor Use Permit 23-01
50 A Surfside Avenue
Applicant: Steven Sennikoff
Request: Minor Use Permit (MUP 23-1) to permit a covered roof access structure to
exceed the maximum roof height by 5 feet 6 inches on an existing single-family residence
in Surfside Colony in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-03, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 23-1
with Conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
Community Development Director Smittle introduced Associate Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr.,
who provided a comprehensive staff report. Commissioner's questions were addressed.
Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Chair Campbell closed *the
public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-03, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 23-1 with
Conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
AYES: Massetti, Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 -day appeal period that
starts March 21, 2023.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Smittle welcomed that three (3) new Planning
Commissioners and echoed the sentiments of Council Member Kalmick's public comment
about the hard work and real work of the Commissioners and thanked the Commissioners
for their contributions to the community.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Mingione thanked staff the warm welcome and for getting him oriented and
up to speed on the Commission responsibilities.
Vice Chair Coles echoed Commissioner Mingione's comments.
Chair Campbell welcomed the new Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:40 p.m. to April 3, 2023,
at 7:00 p.m.
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