HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2023-04-03City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
April 3, 2023
Chair Campbell called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Massetti led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler, Coles, 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.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles to approve the agenda.
AYES:
Campbell, Coles, Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Campbell opened public communications. Speaker(s): There were no speakers. Chair
Campbell closed public communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that two (2) 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. Approval of the March 20, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles to approve the agenda.
AYES: Campbell, Coles, Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler
Y
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
CONTINUED ITEMS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
B. Conditional Use Permit 22-6
12101 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: Terry Womack c/o Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Request: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-06) to allow the expansion of the drive through
from one to two lanes and the construction of two drive-through canopy structures at an
existing fast food restaurant located at 12101 Seal Beach Boulevard in the General
Commercial (GC) zoning area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-05, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 22-6 with
Conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
Associate Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr., 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 Massetti, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-0, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 22-6 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 April 4, 2023.
C. Minor Use Permit 23-2
101 Main Street, Suite N
Applicant: Joseph Kirolos/Marina Cafe
Request: A Minor Use Permit (MUP 23-2) to allow an outdoor dining and seating area by
allowing sidewalk seating in front of the coffee house/desert shop premises at an existing
coffee house/desert shop located at 101 Main Street, Suite N, within the Main Street
Specific Plan (MSSP) area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-06, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 23-02
with Conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
Associate Planner Marco Cuevas, Jr., provided a comprehensive staff report.
Commissioner's questions were addressed.
Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: Marc Loopesko, Rob McComb, Deb
Machen, Pascal Chheng and Anita Parker. Chair Campbell closed the public hearing.
After Commission deliberation and public comments. This item was continued for 30 days.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning
Commission Continue the Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 23-03, APPROVING
Minor Use Permit 23-1 with Conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA, for 30
days, until May 1, 2023.
AYES:
Massetti, Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commission Concerns.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Smittle announced that the Joint Study Session of the
City Council and Planning Commission for the Zoning Code update, is scheduled for
Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. She also announced that the Strategic Planning
Workshop is scheduled for tomorrow, April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station 48, Seal
Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:50 p.m. to the Joint Study
Session of the City Council and Planning Commissioners, April 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
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