HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2024-04-15 City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
April 15, 2024
Chair Coles called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Mingione, Campbell, Wong, Wheeler, Coles
Absent: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Alexa Smittle, Community Development Director
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
Megan Coats, Management Analyst
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Coles opened public communications. Speaker: Rob Jahncke. Chair Coles closed
public communications.
Deputy City Clerk DeCriscio announced that eight (8) emailed comments were received after
posting the agenda; they were distributed to the Planning Commission and made available
to the public.
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 Vice Chair Wheeler, second by Commissioner Wong to approve the agenda.
AYES: Mingione, Wong, Campbell, Wheeler, Coles
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the April 1 , 2024, Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Campbell second by Commissioner Wong to approve the
consent calendar.
AYES: Mingione, Wong, Campbell, Wheeler, Coles
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
CONTINUED ITEM(S) - None
SCHEDULED MATTERS - None
NEW BUSINESS — None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. Specific Plan Amendment 24-1
Main Street Specific Plan Area
Applicant: The City of Seal Beach
Request: For Specific Plan Amendment 24-1 to create an administrative permit process
pertaining to Main Street outdoor uses, enhancements, and limited outdoor dining on the
public right-of-way.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding the Main
Street Specific Plan Amendment and after considering all evidence and testimony
presented, recommend approval of Specific Plan Amendment 24-1 to the City Council, and
find the project EXEMPT from CEQA.
Management Analyst Coats provided a comprehensive staff report. Commissioners'
questions were addressed.
Chair Coles opened the public hearing. Speakers: Matthew Terry, Jim Watson, Frank Ryan,
Joseph Kirolos, Jeanna Mingram, Jennifer Ryan, Colvin English, Rob McCone, Rob
Jahncke. Chair Coles closed the public hearing.
A dialogue ensued between the Commissioners regarding the approval process, Americans
with Disabilities Act compliance, the minimum clearance, and A-frame signage. The
Commissioners' questions were answered by Community Development Director Smittle and
Planning Manager Temple.
Commissioner Wong moved to continue the matter to a future meeting, seconded by Vice
Chair Wheeler.
Community Development Director Smittle requested further direction.
Commissioner Wong indicated that he would like to see the installation of parking bollards
in front of businesses where needed. Chair Coles moved to add language to the proposal to
state that the City Engineer can recommend bollards as needed, and to add language to
terminate the permit if there are multiple code violations and further evaluate A-frame
signage.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there was a motion and a second, and
there could not be a new motion. Additionally, she noted that the current motion could be
amended or withdrawn. Commissioner Wheeler withdrew her second for the motion.
Director Smittle explained that the Planning Commission could include any changes to the
Specific Plan in their recommendation to Council.
Commissioner Mingione questioned table dimensions and the permit process. Planning
Manager Temple addressed his concerns. Commissioner Mingione recommended including
verbiage to specify proper maintenance of the property be added to the proposal.
Vice Chair Wheeler moved, second by Commissioner Mingione to approve staff
recommendations with the addition of allowing outdoor merchandise on a table or rack with
same requirements as a restaurant.
Commissioner Mingione suggested an amendment to the motion to bolster the revocation
section to include the proper maintenance of the property. Vice Chair Wheeler accepted the
amendment. Chair Coles suggested an amendment to disallow A-frame signage. Vice Chair
Wheeler denied this amendment.
AYES: Mingione, Wong, Wheeler, Coles
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Smittle reported that the Housing Element Update has
been revised and posted on the city's website. She noted that the document is available
for public comment and review at any time and will be resubmitted to the State Department
of Housing and Community Development at the end of the week for review. Commissioner
Wheeler's questions regarding the timeline for comments were addressed by Community
Development Director Smittle
COMMISSION CONCERNS — There were no commission concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Coles adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:23 p.m. to Monday, May 6,
2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Approved: 7- (1 1
Richard Cole , Chair
Attest:
Gloria D. Harp r City Clerk