HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2023-12-18City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
December 18, 2023
Chair Campbell called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Vice Chair Coles led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners: Mingione, Campbell, Massetti, Wheeler, Coles
Absent: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Senior City Attorney
Alexa Smittle, Community Development Director
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
Marco Cuevas, Jr., Associate Planner
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Campbell opened public communications. Speakers: None. Chair Campbell closed
public communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that six (6) emailed comments were received after posting the
agenda.
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.
Commissioner Mingione requested amendments to the minutes for the September 18th,
2023 meeting.
Motion by Vice Chair Coles, second by Commissioner Wheeler to approve the agenda.
AYES:
Campbell, Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler, Coles
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the September 18, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Vice Chair Coles, second by Commissioner Mingione to approve the consent
calendar as amended by Commissioner Mingione.
AYES: Mingione, Massetti, Coles, Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Wheeler
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-4
VARIANCE 23-1
4000 Lampson Avenue
Applicant: Steve Rawlings/UP2 Holdings, LLC
Request: For a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-4) to allow the sale of beer and
wine (ABC Type 20 alcohol license) for off-site consumption in conjunction with an
existing convenience store within the General Commercial (CG) Zoned Area and to
allow a reduction in the required distance of 100 feet from residences; and Request
for a Variance (VAR 23-1) to allow a reduction in the required 1000 feet from parks
on a commercial property located at 4000 Lampson Avenue ,in the General Commercial
(CG) Zoned Area
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-15 APPROVING Conditional Use
Permit 23-4 with conditions and adopt Resolution No. 23-16, APPROVING Variance
23-1 with conditions and finding the project EXEMPT from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Associate Planner Cuevas provided a comprehensive staff report. Commissioner's
questions were addressed.
Chair Campbell opened the public hearing. Speaker: Applicant, Steve Rawlings. Chair
Campbell closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Wheeler, second by Vice Chair Coles that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 23-15 APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 23-4 with
conditions and adopt Resolution No. 23-16, APPROVING Variance 23-1 with conditions and
finding the project EXEMPT from the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended by
Commissioner Wheeler.
AYES: Mingione, Massetti, Wheeler, Coles
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Senior City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 -day appeal period that starts
December 19, 2023.
CONTINUED ITEM(S) - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT — Director Smittle encouraged the Commissioners and the
community to visit the city's website regarding Environmental Documents under review as
well as the Zoning Code update. She also invited the Commissioners and the community
to follow the department on social media for publications of community meetings and
comment periods.
Director Smittle wished everyone a Happy Holiday season!
COMMISSION CONCERNS - Commissioner Mingione stated that he enjoyed the City Hall
decorations done by all the departments, the culture, and commended staff on the work that
is done throughout the year.
Vice Chair Coles commended staff on the farewell party for Dana Engstrom.
Chair Campbell wished everyone a Happy and Holy season!
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:42 p.m. to Tuesday,
January 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
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