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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min_2023-05-15 City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission May 15, 2023 Chair Campbell called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Wheeler 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: 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 May 1, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles to approve the consent calendar. 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 23-03 12830 Seal Beach Boulevard, Suite B Applicant: Request: For a Minor Use Permit (MUP 23-03) to allow the operation of a small scale commercial recreational use/Pilates Studio use in a multi-unit commercial building in the General Commercial (GC) Zone. Recommendation: After concluding the Public Hearing and receiving public testimony, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-07, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 23-03 to permit the operation of a Pilates Studio, in the General Commercial (GC) zoned area in an exiting shopping center located at 12830 Seal Beach Boulevard, Suite "B," 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 Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-07, APPROVING Minor Use Permit 23-03 to permit the operation of a Pilates Studio, in the General Commercial (GC) zoned area in an existing shopping center located at 12830 Seal Beach Boulevard, Suite "B," 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 May 16, 2023. C. Conditional Use Permit 19-7, Variance 22-1 , General Plan Amendment 19-1, Zone Change 19-1 1300 E. Pacific Coast Highway, 328 13th Street, 324 13th Street Applicant: Travis Companies, Inc. Request: Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-7) to allow the reconstruction of an Automobile Service Station and addition of a new Convenience Store in the General Commercial (GC) Zone, including the incorporation of the southern abutting property into the Project Site, which is in the Residential High Density (RHD-20) Zone. Request for recommendation that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment (GPA-1) to change the land use category of the property at 328 13th Street from Residential High-Density to General Commercial. Request for recommendation that the City Council approve a Zone Change (ZC 19- 1) of the property at 328 13th Street from RHD-20 to GC, and to change the zone of 324 13th Street from RHD-20 to RHD-33. Request for approval of a Variance (VAR 22-1) from standards of Section 11.4.05.035.B of the Municipal Code (Standards for Specific Uses — Automobile Service Station). Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-08, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 19-7 and Variance 22-1 with Conditions, and RECOMMENDING to the City Council the adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of Zone Change 19-1 and General Plan Amendment 19-1. Planning Manager Shawn Temple provided a comprehensive staff report. The Commissioner's questions and concerns were addressed. Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: Karl Huy, Julie Jackson, Jill Dunn, Charles Richie, Beth Beranek, Dan Watson, Josh Haney, Guy and Robin LaFerrara, Theresa Miller, Christy Kale, Karen Polik, Al Higginbotham, Matthew Terry, David Michalik, and David Broomhead. Chair Campbell closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning Commission Continue the Request for a Conditional Use Permit 19-7 and Variance 22-1 with Conditions, and the adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of Zone Change 19-1 and General Plan Amendment 19-1 for ninety (90 days), and request that the Applicant provide the Commission and Staff with a Traffic Engineering and Noise and Air Report. The Commissioners questions and concerns were answered by the Applicant, Planning Manager Shawn Temple, and Community Development Director Alexa Smittle. AYES: Massetti, Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion Carried COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Massetti commented that there had been a thoughtful and useful discussion and hope that the discussion has allayed some of the fears. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Smittle reported that one of the priorities set by the City Council is to adopt a Local Coastal Plan. The first half, the Draft Land Use Plan has been created and sent to Coastal Commission staff for their review and comment. The document is also available on our website under Community Development . The public is welcome to review the document and provide staff with suggestions, comments, and feedback. There should be a header on the main landing page by tomorrow that the public can click through and provide their comments. There is a no deadline for the Coastal Commission to provide a review. ADJOURNMENT Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:47 p.m. to Monday, June 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Gloria D. Harr-r, erlerk Approved: a ltc • ; _ _ �✓� `'� Patricia Campb-ll, hair Attest: ,� - Gloria D. Har.er, Aty--C4rk