HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2023-07-17City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
July 17, 2023
Chair Campbell called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Commissioner Mingione led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
Absent: Massetti
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 and approve the excused absence of Commissioner
Massetti from tonight's meeting.
Motion by Vice Chair Coles, second by Commissioner Wheeler to approve the agenda.
AYES: Campbell, Coles, Mingione, Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Massetti
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Campbell opened public communications. Speakers: None. Chair Campbell closed
public communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that 24 emailed comments were received after 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 June 5, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles to approve the consent
calendar.
AYES: Campbell, Coles, Mingione, Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Massetti
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
CONTINUED ITEMS - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
B. Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-2) to allow the sale and dispensing of
beer and wine (ABC Type 41 alcohol license) for on-site consumption in conjunction
with an existing restaurant (with an outdoor eating area) within the General
Commercial (CG) Zoned Area.
550 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 107
Applicant: Pedro C. Perez
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-2) to allow the sale and dispensing
of beer and wine (ABC Type 41 alcohol license) for on-site consumption in conjunction with
an existing restaurant (with an outdoor eating area) within the General Commercial (CG)
Zoned Area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-11, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 23-2 with
Conditions and finding 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. Speaker: Rob McCone. Chair Campbell closed
the public hearing.
Motion by Vice Chair Coles, second by Commissioner` Wheeler that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-11, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 23-2 with
Conditions and find the project exempt from CEQA.
AYES:
Mingione, Wheeler, Coles, Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Massetti
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 -day appeal period that
starts July 18, 2023.
C. Zone Text Amendment 23-1 amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach
Municipal Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units (JADUs) consistent with State law requirements.
Citywide
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: That the Planning Commission consider Zone Text Amendment 23-1 updating
provisions to the Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding Zone
Text Amendment 23-1 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented adopt
Resolution 23-12 recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment 23-1 to the City
Council and finding the project exempt from CEQA.
Planning Manager Shaun Temple provided a comprehensive staff report. Commissioner's
questions and concerns were addressed by Planning Manager Shaun Temple.
Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speakers: Jeannette Neal, Elaine Murphy,
Susan .Perrell, Mike Beckage, Steve Justus, Robert Goldberg, and Biagio Zaby.
Chair Campbell closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Mingione, second by Commissioner Wheeler that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-12, striking provisions to prohibit interior access
between the primary unit and ADU and recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment
23-1 as amended to the City Council and finding the project exempt from CEQA.
AYES:
Mingione, Coles, Campbell, Wheeler
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Massetti
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
COMMISSION CONCERNS
There were no Commission Concerns.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There was no Director's Report.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:00 p.m. to Monday,
August 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
oria D. Harp , City Clerk
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