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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1995-07-19 e. . . 'f' '" it CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA of JULY 19, 1995 7 30 P M * City Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, CA Next Resolution: #95-13 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE n. ROLL CALL ID. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN w. ~PROVALOFAGENDA By Motion of the Planmng CommIssIon, this IS the time to: (a) (b) (c) NotIfy the publIc of any changes to the agenda; Rearrange the order of the agenda; and/or ProvIde an opportumty for any member of the Planning CommIssIon, staff, or public to request an Item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate actIon. V. 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 NO actIon or dISCUSSIon may be undertaken by the Planmng CommiSSIon unless otherwIse authonzed by law. VI. CONSENf 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 Planmng commission, staff or the publIc requests that a specIfic item be removed from Consent Calendar for separate action. 1. Minutes of June 21, 1995 The CIty of Seal Beach compbes wllb Ihc AmcncllD. WIIb DI'IlIblhlles Act or 1990 Ir you Deed lISsl.llIDce to attend ibiS meetmg, please telephone Ihc City C1edt's Office at (310) 431.2527 at 1elISt 48 hours pnor 10 dIe meelmg .' . . .. Page 2. CIty of Seal Beach PIannmg ComnuSSlon Agenda for July 19, 1995 2. Minutes of June 28, 1995 3. Receive and File - Staff Report dated July 10, 1995 re Air Quality Issues - Status Report. 4. Plan Review 95-2 Address: Applicants: Property Owners: 324 8th Street, Seal Beach Sam and Julie Amenta Sam and Julie Amenta Victor Amenta To add a new second story to the front unit of a nonconforming duplex. The subject structure is nonconforming due to density and insufficient on-site parking. The proposed addition will not result in an increase in the number of bedrooms in the front unit and will add approximately 285 square feet. Approve subject to Conditions of Approval. Adopt Resolution subject to Conditions of Approval. Request: Recommendation: Resolution: VII. SCHEDULED MATIERS 5. Approve Resolution No. 95-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADEQUACY OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE BIXBY OLD RANCH GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT PLAN. 6. Approve Resolution No. 95-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF AN APPLICATION TO DEVELOP THE OLD RANCH GOLF COURSE WITH A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, 198-223 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND AN EXPANDED GOLF COURSE (GPA AMENDMENT 95-1A AND 1B) The CJly of Seal Beach complies WIIh Ihe Amencans W.1h Ol.ablhlle. Act of 1990 If you need a.slstance to attend tlus meelulg, please telephone Ihe CIty C1ed:'s Office at (310) 431-2527 at least 48 houn pnor to Ihe meelulg .; . . " > Pace 3 - City of Seal Beach PIamung CommlsSIOII Agenda for July 19, 1995 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Conditional Use Permit #95-4 Address: Business: Applicant: Property Owner: Request: 2201 Seal Beach Boulevard Rockwell International Dallas J. Pierce Rockwell International To amend a planned sign program established through CUP 94-7 to permit extensive signage within the facility relating to building identification, gate numbers, directional, regulatory uses and parking. Approve subject to Conditions of Approval. Adopt Resolution subject to Conditions of Approval. Recommendation: Resolution: IX. STAFF CONCERNS 8. Appeal Filed re CUP 95-3, Los Cabos restaurant. x. COMMISSION CONCERNS XI. ADJOURNMENT Tbe CIty of Seal Beach compbes With the Amencan. With Dlsabdltle. Act of 1990 If you need assl.llInce to attend thiS meelJng, please telephone the City Clerk'. Office at (310) 431-2527 at lea8l48 hours prior to the meelJng .. .' Page 4 - C1Iy of Seal Beach Plannmg ComnUSSIOII Agenda for July 19, 1995 1995 AGENDA FORECAST AUG 09 AUG 23 SEP 06 SEP 20 OCT 04 OCT 18 NOV 08 NOV 22 DEC 06 . DEC 20 . Jomt Meetmg W/Clty Council re Mam Street Specific Plan . Variance 95-4 @ 715 Electric Ave.lsetbacks with remodel. . CUP 94-8/327 Main/Nip 'n Stuff @ 3 mos. . CUP 94-8/327 Main/NIp 'n Stuff @ 6 mos. 1996: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY CUP 95-111013 PCH/Pietro's 12 mos. hours. CUP 94-11600 MarinalRadlsson 12 mos. ABC CUP 92-11909 Ocean lEI Burnto 12 mos. ABC CUP 94-8/327 Main/NIp 'n Stuff 6 mos. 2nd review JUN JUL . Tbe CIty of Seal Beach compltcs WIth the Amellcan. WIth DI.,bllltJc. Act of 1990 If you need a.s..tance to attend thl. 1IIcctJng, please telephone the CIty CleJt's Officc at (310) 431-2527 at least 48 bours pnor to the 1IIcctmg . . . CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES of JULY 19, 1995 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEG~ The City of Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, with ChaIrman Dahlman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ll. Present: ROLL CALL Chairman Dahlman Commissioners Sharp, Law, Campbell Also Present: Department of Development Services: Lee WhIttenberg, Director Craig Steele, Assistant City Attorney Barry CurtIs, AdministratIve Assistant loan Fillmann, Executive Secretary Absent: Commissioner Brown MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Campbell to grant an excused absence for Commissioner Brown due to illness. MOTION CARRIED: A YES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Sharp, Campbell, Dahhnan, Law Brown m. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN Chairman Dahlman thanked all the Commissioners and staff for their help and support during his two years as Chairman of the Planning Commission. He said serving a community as a Planning Commission can be a tough job. He noted there are times when a Commissioner may be tempted to lose sight of their purpose but the documents presented to the CommiSSion for review, such as General Plan Amendments, Housmg Elements, Zoning Text Amendments, serve as a reminder to strike a balance between what each Commissioner would lIke to do and what might adversely affect their neighbors. The job of Commissioner is made tougher when people come to City Hall for public hearIngs and would lIke to see an exception made to the rules for them, while the rest of the residents live by those rules. Usually the Commission has to say no. He talked about reliable mdlcators of Job performance for the Commissioners, noting negative indicators would be a large amount of letters sent to the local newspapers and a large attendance at Commission meetings. He said this Commission could congratulate Itself for low attendance and low letter writing --- a job well done. He SaId liThe five of us, and Phil Fife, who preceded me as Chairman here, can take credit for that". He opened the nommatIons by making a Motion for chairman. " Pace 2 - City of Sal Beach Plannmg COIIII1II88I011 Mcetmg of July 19, 1995 . MOTION by Dahlman; SECOND by Sharp to nominate Commissioner Campbell for Chairman of the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1 AYES: ABSENT: Dahlman, Sharp, Law, Campbell Brown *** MOTION by Campbell; SECOND by Dahlman to nominate Commissioner Brown as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. MOTION by Law; SECOND by Chairman of the Planning Commission. to nominate Commissioner Sharp as Vice Commissioner Sharp declIned the nommation, notIng It IS his last year on the Commission, but thanked Commissioner Law. . MOTION CARRIED: A YES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Campbell, Dahlman, Law, Sharp Brown *** Chairman Dahlman passed the gavel to Chairman Campbell. CommiSSioner Campbell assumed office and continued as ChaIrperson. IV. APPROVAL OF AGEND--A Commissioner Dahlman stated he would like to extract Consent Calendar items #1 and #2 for discussion. Chairperson Campbell said she would lIke to extract Consent Calendar item #4 for separate consideration. MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Dahlman to approve the Agenda, with items #1, 2, 3 extracted. MOTION CARRIED: A YES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Campbell, Dahlman, Law, Sharp Brown *** V. Q)lAL COMMlJNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. . Page 3. Cdy of Seal Beach Plannlllll CmUUlIIIOI1 Mcclmg of July 19, 1995 . VI. MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Dahlman to approve the Consent Calendar as amended: 3. Receive and File - Staff Report dated July 10, 1995 re Air Quality Issues - Status Report. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Campbell, Dahlman, Law, Sharp Brown *** Commissioner Dahlman suggested corrections to the Minutes: 1. Minutes of June 21, 1995 Page 4, at Rebuttal, change Chairman Dahlman to Commissioner Brown. 2. Minutes of June 28, 1995 Page 27, hne 25, change Will to well. . MOTION by Dahlman; SECOND by Sharp to approve items #1 and #2 as amended. MOTION CARRIED: A YES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Campbell, Dahlman, Law, Sharp Brown 4. Plan Review 95-2 Address: Applicants: Property Owners: Request: Recommendation: Resolution: . *** 324 8th Street, Seal Beach Sam and Julie Amenta Sam and Julie Amenta Victor Amenta To add a new second story to the front unit of a nonconforming duplex. The subject structure is nonconforming due to density and insufficient on-site parking. The proposed addition will not result in an increase in the number of bedrooms in the front unit and will add approximately 285 square feet. Approve subject to Conditions of Approval. Adopt Resolution subject to Conditions of Approval. . . . Paae 4 - City of Seal Beach Plannlllg CoJlUUl881011 MeetJng of July 19, 1995 Charrperson Campbell noted that page two of the staff report states "staff has been unable to schedule a building inspecnon of the property to determine whether any building and safety concerns must be addressed through thIs approval I' . She asked if any lOspection has been done yet? Mr. Curtis said no, it has sttll not been scheduled. Chairperson Campbell said that item #2 on page 3 states "all construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plan approved ..." and asked why not total compltance? Mr. Curtis Said occasionally the plan checked may make certain small adjustments to the plans and this wording allows this flexiblltty; It'S a standard condition. MOTION by Law; SECOND by Sharp to approve Minor Plan Review 95-2 subject to conditions through the adoption of Resolution No. 95-15. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Campbell, Dahlman, Law, Sharp Brown Director Whittenberg adVIsed the Planmng CommIssion has taken a final action which starts the ten calendar-day appeal period to the City Council. If no appeal IS filed within these ten days, on the 11th day permits may be issued for the project. *** vn. SCHEDULED MATTEBS 5. Approve Resolution No. 95-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADEQUACY OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE BIXBY OLD RANCH GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Director WhIttenberg indicated the Commission was provided copies of a letter from BIxby Ranch Company, dated July 19, 1995, and whIch was hand-deltvered to staff this afternoon [Attached]. It discusses a number of concerns that they have WIth Resolutton No. 95-14. He said he would like to make comments at the CommIssIon's revIew of Resolution No. 95-14. MOTION by Law; SECOND by Sharp to approve Resolution No. 95-13. MOTION CARRIES: 3-1-1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Law, Sharp, Campbell Dahlman Brown *** . . . . , Page 5 - City of Seal Beach P1annmg COIlUIIISSIOII Mecllllg of July 19, 1995 6. Approve Resolution No. 95-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF AN APPLICATION TO DEVELOP THE OLD RANCH GOLF COURSE WITH A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, 198-223 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND AN EXPANDED GOLF COURSE (GPA AMENDMENT 95-1A AND IB) Mr. Steele said the above-referenced letter from Bixby Ranch Co., signed by Ron Bradshaw, discusses the applicant's opimon of Resolution No. 95-14 and the grounds for the vanous findings. He noted that he, the CIty Attorney and Mr. WhIttenberg feel the findIngs are fine and amply supported by the Record. The letter states BIxby's disagreement with the eVIdence which came before the Commission, rather than anything that points out a lack of evidence. Commissioner Dahlman complImented staff and the CIty Attorney for a good job on both resolutions. Commissioner Sharp SaId he has not changed his mInd on how he voted and SaId he saw no reason why he should change his vote. Commissioner Dahlman said he had a question on procedure and moved to table the Commission's vote on this resolution to the next meeting, August 9th. The Commission had a bnef discussion on quorum and who mayor may not be present at the August 9th meeting. Mr. Steele saId the Commission is not bound by time constraints based on the Permit Streamlining Act. The outsIde time should be mid-August as their are actions which should follow thIS action. Chairperson Campbell asked If CommIssioner Brown to see if he WIll be attending the next meeting? CommIssioner Dahlman said he felt the Commission's vote on thIS resolution should reflect our vote at the time of the Pubhc HearIngs and urged everyone to support that. Mr. Whittenberg SaId the City Council will discuss the BIXby Co. proposal on Monday, July 24th. MOTION by Dahlman; SECOND by Sharp to continue Resolution No. 95-14 to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting, August 9th. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: ABSENT: 4-0-0 Dahlman, Sharp, Law, Campbell Brown Mr. Whittenberg SaId the August 9th meeting has on its Agenda a JOInt Study SessIOn between the City Council and Planning Commission to diSCUSS the MaIn Street Specific Plan. ThiS Item will be at the beginning of that agenda. Pace 6 - City of Seal Beach Plannmg ConunIISIOIl MccIIng ofJuly 19, 1995 . Commissioner Dahlman asked If the usual procedures on appeal would be moot in this case since both issues will be heard are to be heard by the City CouncIl? Mr. Whittenberg said yes. Mr. Steele clarified hiS answer to Commissioner Dahlman's question on time constramts. He said the only time constraint he and Mr. Whittenberg have been concerned about is on the certification of the EIR. The Commission has recommended certificatIon of the EIR and that will move on to the City Council even if we're delayed by the Airport Land Use Comrmssion with regard to the merits of the project. So, the Commission's action tonight on the EIR has taken care of the City Attorney's concerns with regard to time constraints. Chairperson Campbell asked if the Airport Land Use CommiSSIOn has to make a recommendation to the City before the City CounCil votes? Mr. Whittenberg said yes. vm. Pl1JJLIC HEARINGS 7. Conditional Use Permit #95-4 Address: 2201 Seal Beach Boulevard Business: Rockwell International Applicant: Dallas J. Pierce Property Owner: Rockwell International . Staff Report Mr. Curtis presented the staff report. [Staff report on file in the Planmg Department]. The applicant, Dallas Pierce on behalf of Rockwell InternatIonal, sought approval to amend a planned sign program established through CUP 94-7 to permit extensive slgnage (139 new signs) wlthm the facility relating to buIldmg IdentIficatIon, gate numbers, directional, regulatory uses and parkmg. Staff received no correspondence on this request. Staffs recommendation was approval subject to Conditions of Approval. Commission Comments on Staff Report Commissioner Sharp asked how many signs would be VISible from the street? Mr. Curtis Said about ten or fifteen signs. Those are located at entrances and give directIon to what building that entrance services. PublIc Hearing Dallas I. Pierce * Manager. Special Projects * Rockwell International Mr. Pierce told the CommiSSIOn that this applIcation is part of a natIonal program and the Seal Beach facility Will serve as a model to the other facilItIes. He explained a number of signs are applicable to their disaster plan where they might have to evacuate 2700 employees from the buildings. There are twenty signs which direct people to a staging area so that they can account for people in the bUlldmgs before they dispatch search and rescue teams. They are trying to upgrade the aesthetIcs of their slgnage. . . . . There being no other persons wishing to speak for or against this proposal, Chairperson Campbell closed the Public Hearing. PIlllC 7 - CIly of Seal Beacb PIannmg COOUI\ISSIOD Mccllllg of July 19, 1995 MOTION by Dahlman; SECOND by Sharp to approve Resolution No. 95-16, thus approving Conditional Use Pennit 95-4, subject to Conditions of Approval. MOTION CARRIED: A YES: ABSENT: 4-0-1 Campbell, Law, Sharp, Dahlman Brown Mr. Whittenberg advised the apphcant that tonight's action starts the ten calendar-day appeal period. If no appeal is filed within the next ten calendar days, permits may be applied for on the 11th day. IX. STAFF CONCERNS 8. Appeal Filed re CUP 95-3, Los Cabos restaurant. Mr. Whittenberg adVised this Commission this is an information item to inform the Commission that an appeal to the CommissIOn's decision was filed by the operator of the restaurant. . Mr. Whittenberg advised the Commission their next meetmg will be in three weeks, August 9th. X. COM:MISSION CONCERNS There were no Commission concerns. XI. ADJOURNMENT ChaIrperson Campbell adjourned the meeting at 8: 10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~OClllt"'\ ~'I · ~I""\ Joan Fillmann Recording Secretary .