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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for January 23,2008
7:30 p.m.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. AGENDA APPROVAL
By Motion of the Planning Commission, this is the time to:
(a) Notify the public of any changes to the Agenda;
(b) Re-arrange the order of the Agenda; and/or
(c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or
public to request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission
regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission, provided that the Planning Commission may undertake no action or
discussion unless otherwise authorized by law.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by
one motion unless prior to enactment, a member of the Planning Commission,
staff, or the public requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.
1. December 2007 Building Activity Report
2. RECEIVE AND FILE: "Private Property - Correcting the Half-Truths," -
Planning and Environmental Law.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE: "How Should California Grow?" - Western City
Magazine.
4. Minor Plan Review 08-1
708 Taper Drive
Applicant/Owner:
Stephen & JoAnn Murphy
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Request: To construct a new freestanding barbecue and counter
structure within the required rear and side yard setback
areas; and a new rock grotto, waterfall, and pool slide
within the required rear yard setback.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 08-1.
5. Minor Plan Review 08-2
923 Heron Circle
Applicant/Owner: Scott and Sheri Olson
Request: To construct a new freestanding barbecue and counter
structure within the required rear and side yard setback
areas.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 08-2.
VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS
6. Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 9, 2008.
7. Request for Time Extension - Conditional Use Permit 06-7, 900 Ocean
Avenue (Ruby's on the Pier).
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
8. Mitigated Negative Declaration 07-1
General Plan Amendment 06-2
Zone Change 06-2
Planned Unit Development 06-1
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 17082
1011 Seal Beach Boulevard (Seal Beach Townhomes)
Applicant/Owner:
Don Wilson Builders / JB Properties
Request:
Don Wilson Builders is requesting approval of Mitigated
Negative Declaration 07-1; General Plan Amendment
06-2; Zone Change 06-2; Planned Unit Development
06-1, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 17082 to
accomplish the following actions:
o Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 07-1,
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certifying that the MND has been prepared in
accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
o Amend the Land Use and Housing Elements of
General Plan to designate a 4.49 acre property from
Light Industry to Residential High Density;
o Change the zoning designation on this parcel from
Light Manufacturing (M-1) to Residential High
Density (RHD), District II to be consistent with the
General Plan revision;
o Recommend approval of Vesting Tentative Tract
Map No. 17082 to create two separate lots for
development, and
o Construct 87 new town home residences ranging in
size from approximately 1 ,300 to 1,748 square feet.
Recommendation: Pleasure of the Planning Commission.
VIII. STUDY SESSION
9. Final Draft - Municipal Code, Title 11, Zoning, Chapter 2.05, Residential
Districts - Section 2.05.015.C: Floor Area Ratio; and Section 2.05.015.D:
Floor Area Design Incentives and Deductions.
IX. STAFF CONCERNS
X. COMMISSION CONCERNS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
To adjourned meeting of February 6,2008, at 7:30 P.M.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of January 23, 2008
2008 Aaenda Forecast
Feb 6 Conditional Use Permit 07-17 -13960 Seal Beach Blvd (Longs Drug)
Conditional Use Permit 08-1 - 12301 Seal Beach Blvd (Sprouts Mkt.)
Conditional Use Permit 06-6 indef. Ext. - 920 Pacific Coast (Finbar's)
Minor Plan Review 08-4 - 1508 E. Ocean Ave
Feb 20
Variance 08-10
- 901-1101 Pacific Coast (Regency Center)
Mar 05
Mar 19
Apr09
Apr23
May 07
May 21
Jun 04
Jun 18
Jul09
Jul23
Aug 06
Aug 20
Sep 03
Sep 17
Oct 08
Oct 22
Nov 05
Nov 19
Dec 03
Dec 17
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of January 23, 2008
Vice-Chairperson Roberts called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. The meeting was
held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.1
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice-Chairperson Roberts, Commissioners Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt.
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steve Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Chairperson Deaton
Mr. Whittenberg stated that Chairperson Deaton had notified Staff that she would not be
in attendance at tonight's meeting and had requested to be excused.
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to excuse Chairperson Deaton from the
Planning Commission meeting of January 23, 2008.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Roberts, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
None
Deaton
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Whittenberg indicated that the applicant for Item No. 8 for the Seal Beach
Townhomes has requested that the public hearing be continued to the next scheduled
meeting of February 6. 2008, so that this item may be heard before a full Commission.
He then requested that the public hearing for Item 9, the Zoning Code Study Session,
be opened and that it also be continued to the meeting of February 6, 2008, in order to
prevent having to re-notice this item. For the benefit of the public, he added that those
in attendance tonight wishing to speak on this item, would be better served if they
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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presented their comments at the February 6th meeting when a full Commission would be
present.
MOTION by Massa-Lavitt; SECOND by DeLay to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Roberts, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
None
Deaton
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice-Chairperson Roberts opened oral communications.
Mark of Leisure World spoke in opposition to the proposed drive-through lanes
at the new Longs Drugs pharmacy, and stated that Longs would not be able to provide
the same selection of groceries as a standard grocery market.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairperson Roberts closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. December 2007 Building Activity Report
2. RECEIVE AND FILE: "Private Property - Correcting the Half-Truths," - Planning
and Environmental Law.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE: "How Should California Grow?" - Western City Magazine.
4. Minor Plan Review 08-1
708 Taper Drive
Applicant/Owner: Stephen & JoAnn Murphy
Request: To construct a new freestanding barbecue and counter
structure within the required rear and side yard setback
areas; and a new rock grotto, waterfall, and pool slide within
the required rear yard setback.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
08-1.
5. Minor Plan Review 08-2
923 Heron Circle
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ApplicanUOwner: Scott and Sheri Olson
Request: To construct a new freestanding barbecue and counter
structure within the required rear and side yard setback
areas.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
08-2.
MOTION by DeLay; SECOND by Bello to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Roberts, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
None
Deaton
Mr. Flower advised that the adoption of Resolution Nos. 08-1 and 08-2 begins a 10-day
calendar appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and
the appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
6. Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 9, 2008.
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by DeLay to approve Planning Commission meeting
minutes of January 9,2008, as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3-0-1-1
Roberts, Bello, and DeLay
None
Deaton
Massa-Lavitt
7. Request for Time Extension - Conditional Use Permit 06-7, 900 Ocean Avenue
(Ruby's on the Pier).
Staff Report
Mr. Whittenberg stated that Ruby's has requested an extension of Conditional Use
Permit 06-7 for 900 Ocean Avenue, as it is close to the expiration date and the applicant
requires more time to prepare plans for submittal to the City. He indicated that Staff is
recommending approval of this extension with the time period to coincide with the
extension granted by the California Coastal Commission (CCC), which is until October
14,2008.
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MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to approve the time extension for
Conditional Use Permit 06-7,900 Ocean Avenue (Ruby's on the Pier).
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Roberts, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
None
Deaton
Mr. Flower advised that approval of the time extension for Conditional Use Permit 06-7,
900 Ocean Avenue (Ruby's on the Pier) begins a 10-day calendar appeal period to the
City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and the appeal period begins
tomorrow morning.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Mitigated Negative Declaration 07-1
General Plan Amendment 06-2
Zone Change 06-2
Planned Unit Development 06-1
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 17082
1011 Seal Beach Boulevard (Seal Beach Townhomes)
App licantlOwner:
Don Wilson Builders / JB Properties
Req uest:
Don Wilson Builders is requesting approval of Mitigated
Negative Declaration 07-1; General Plan Amendment 06-2;
Zone Change 06-2; Planned Unit Development 06-1, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 17082 to accomplish the following
actions:
o Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 07-1,
certifying that the MND has been prepared in accordance
with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA);
o Amend the Land Use and Housing Elements of General
Plan to designate a 4.49 acre property from Light
Industry to Residential High Density;
o Change the zoning designation on this parcel from Light
Manufacturing (M-1) to Residential High Density (RHD),
District II to be consistent with the General Plan revision;
o Recommend approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 17082 to create two separate lots for development,
and
o Construct 87 new town home residences ranging in size
from approximately 1,300 to 1,748 square feet.
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Recommendation: Pleasure of the Planning Commission.
Public HearinQ
Vice-Chairperson Roberts opened the public hearing.
Mr. Whittenberg asked that any member of the public wishing to address the
Commissioner on this item tonight come forward to speak.
MOTION by DeLay; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to continue Mitigated Negative
Declaration 07-1, General Plan Amendment 06-2, Zone Change 06-2, Planned Unit
Development 06-1, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 17082 to the scheduled
meeting of February 6, 2008.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Roberts, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
None
Deaton
Mr. Whittenberg reiterated that there would be no additional public notice of the
continuance for this public hearing.
9. Final Draft - Municipal Code, Title 11, Zoning, Chapter 2.05, Residential Districts -
Section 2.05.015.C: Floor Area Ratio; and Section 2.05.015.D: Floor Area Design
Incentives and Deductions.
MOTION by DeLay; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to continue Final Draft - Municipal Code,
Title 11, Zoning, Chapter 2.05, Residential Districts - Section 2.05.015.C: Floor Area
Ratio; and Section 2.05.015.D: Floor Area Design Incentives and Deductions to the
scheduled meeting of February 6, 2008.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Roberts, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
None
Deaton
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Whittenberg stated that the Final Draft of the Subdivision and Zoning Codes would
be available for presentation at the meeting of February 20, 2008. He noted that this
would entail providing a copy of the document to the Commissioners for their review
prior to the beginning of the formal public hearings in mid-April.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
None.
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1 ADJOURNMENT
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3 Vice-Chairperson Roberts adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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6 Respectfully Submitted,
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14 APPROVAL
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16 The Commission on February 6. 2008, approved the Minutes of the Planning
17 Commission Meeting of Wednesday, January 23, 2008. ~.
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