HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min_2025-09-02City of Seal Beach — Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
September 2, 2025
Chair Wheeler called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Nolta led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Nolta, Campbell, Wheeler
Absent: Commissioner: Mingione
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Shaun Temple, Interim Community Development Director
Patricia Garcia, Associate Planner
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Dir PW/City Engineer
Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wheeler opened public communications. Speakers: None. Chair Wheeler closed
public communications.
Deputy City Clerk DeCriscio announced that no emailed comments were received.
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 Campbell, second by Commissioner Nolta to approve the
agenda.
AYES: Nolta, Campbell, Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mingione
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the June 16, 2025, Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Campbell second by Commissioner Nolta to approve the consent
calendar.
AYES: Nolta, Campbell, Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mingione
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
CONTINUED ITEM(S) — None
SCHEDULED MATTERS — None
NEW BUSINESS
B. Variance 25-0001
1313, 1315 Ocean Avenue
Applicant: Greg Bennett on behalf of the 1315 Ocean Seal Beach, LLC
Request: For Variance (VAR 25-0001) to allow a reduction of permeable surfaces within
required setback areas of Single Family Residences at 1313 and 1315 Ocean Avenue in the
RHD -20 (Residential High Density) Zone.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 25-05, APPROVING Variance 25-0001 with Conditions
and find the project EXEMPT from CEQA.
Associate Planner Garica provided a comprehensive staff report.
Commissioner Campbell's and Nolta's questions and concerns were addressed by Deputy
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cho, Associate Planner Garcia, and Interim
Community Development Temple.
Chair Wheeler opened the public hearing. Speakers: None, Applicant: Greg Bennett. Chair
Wheeler closed the public hearing.
A discussion ensued between Chair Wheeler, Interim Community Development Director
Temple and Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson. Chair Wheeler suggested a revision to
Condition 7 to state that the Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this
variance in the event of any violation of the approved conditions herein. Commissioner
Campbell moved, second by Commissioner Nolta to adopt Resolution No. 25-05 with
Conditions as amended, APPROVING Variance 25-0001 with Conditions and find the
project EXEMPT from CEQA.
AYES: Nolta, Campbell, Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mingione
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that there is a 10 -day appeal period that
starts September 3, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Community Development Director Temple informed that the Housing Element will be
presented to the Planning Commission and City Council. The initial meeting with the
Planning Commission is scheduled for October 6th, and all relevant information is available
on the website. Director Temple provided a brief overview of the Housing Element. Chair
Wheeler requested the State Documents, to which Interim Director Temple responded that
a copy can be obtained.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Campbell announced that the College Park East Neighborhood Association
is sponsoring a presentation on situational awareness at the North Seal Beach Community
Center, on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wheeler adjourned the Planning Commission meeting in memory of Seal Beach
Resident and Seal Beach Planning Commissioner and Archeological Advisor, Richard Coles
at 7:26 p.m. to Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Mar ❑ Wheeler, Chair
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Attest:
Gloria D. arper, City Clerk
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Gloria D. Har r, City Clerk