HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2023-05-01City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
May 1, 2023
Chair Campbell called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Vice Chair Coles led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
Absent: None y
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: James Gregson. Chair Campbell
closed public communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that one (1) comment was received after the posting of the
agenda and 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 April 3, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes
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.
CONTINUED ITEMS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
B. Minor Use Permit 23-02
101 Main Street, Suite N
Applicant: Joseph Kirolos/Marina Cafe
Request: For a Minor Use Permit (MUP 23-2) to allow an outdoor dining and
seating area in front of an existing coffee house/desert shop establishment located
at 101 Main. Street, Suite N, within the Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) area.
Recommendation: After re -opening 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 under a Class 1 (Existing
Facility) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(e)(2) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
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: Joseph Kirolos, Deb Machen and
Rob McComb. Chair Campbell closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Commissioner Massetti that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-06, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 23-02 with
Conditions, an Amendment to Condition 2; Section 5, and find the project exempt from
CEQA under a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15301(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines.
AYES: Massetti, Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
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Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 -day appeal period that
starts May 2, 2023.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Smittle announced that the Budget Workshop — CIP is
scheduled for tomorrow, May 2, 2023, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commission Concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:42 p.m. to Monday, May
15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Patricia Campbell, Ch it
Attest:
loris D. Harp r City Clerk