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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for January 20, 1999
District 1 - Brian Brown
District 2 - John Larson
District 3 - Len Cutuli
District 4 - David Hood
District 5 - Thomas Lyon
Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Craig Steele, Assistant City Attorney
Joan Fillmann, Executive Secretary
o City Hall office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Closed noon to 1 :00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
o The City of Seal Beach complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If
you need assistance to attend this meeting please telephone the City Clerk's
Office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (562) 431-2527.
o Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3.
They are rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m.
o Videotapes of Planning Commission meetings may be purchased from Seal
Beach TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404.
o Copies of staff reports and/or written materials on each agenda item are on
file on the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public
inspection.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission * Agenda of January 20, 1999
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
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The following is a brief explanation of the Planning Commission agenda
structure:
AGENDA APPROVAL: The Planning Commission may wish to change the order
of the items on the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Anyone wishing to address the Planning
Commission, only on items not on tonight's agenda, may do so during this time
period. No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on these
communications on this date, unless agendized.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Public Hearings allow citizens the opportunity to
speak in favor of or against agendized items. More detailed information is found
in the actual agenda attached. If you have documents to distribute, you should
have enough copies for all Planning Commissioners, City staff and the public.
Please give one to the secretary for the City files. The documents become part
of the public record and will not be returned.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items are considered routine items
that normally do not require separate consideration. The Planning Commission
may make one motion for approval of all the items listed on the Consent
Calendar.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS: These items are considered by the Planning
Commission separately and require separate motions. These transactions are
considered administrative and public testimony is not heard.
STAFF CONCERNS: Updates and reports from the Director of Development
Services (Planning and Building Departments) are presented for information to
the Planning Commission and the public.
COMMISSION CONCERNS: Items of concern are presented by the Planning
Commissioners and discussed with staff.
All proceedings are recorded.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission * Agenda of January 20, 1999
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda - January 20, 1999
Next Resolution: 99-01
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 is removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
N. 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.
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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. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 9, 1998
2. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 9, 1998, re Housing
Element Update- Status Report.
3. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 23, 1998, re
Receipt of Orange County Council of Governments First Quarter Progress Report,
FY 1998/99.
4. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 23, 1998, re
Receipt of SCAG Memorandum re AS 438 Subregional Delegation of RHNA
Allocations (Housing Element Legislation).
5. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 23, 1998, re
Receipt of Bolsa Chica Wetlands Steering Committee Newsleffer.
VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS
6. Status Report: 222 Main Street I Howard Brief
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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VIII. STAFF CONCERNS
IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS
X. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission * Agenda of January 20, 1999
1999 Aaenda Forecast
FEB 03
FEB 17
CUP 99-1: 3001 Seal Beach Boulevard (Mr. K's) New ABC license.
12147 S.B.B. * Seal Beach Market * Review #47;Sales began 2-10-98.
MAR 03
MAR 17
APR 07
APR 21
MAY 05
MAY 19
CUP 98-8 * 12161 S.B.B.* Champs Drive Thru Window @ 12 mos.
JUN 09
JUN 23
JUL 07
JUL 21
AUG 04
AUG 18
SEP 08
SEP 22
OCT 06
OCT 20
NOV 03
NOV17
DEC 08
DEC 22
TO BE SCHEDULED:
[J Study Session: ZTA on issue of side-yard setbacks along stub streets in the Gold
Coast area of Ocean Avenue (3-4-98)
[J Study Session: Three-story structures on Main Street
[J Study Session: Height Umits in Commercial Zones (P.CampbeIl7/27/98)
[J Study Session: Noise Standards in C2 Zones (P. Campbell 7/27/98)
[J Study Session: Permitted Uses & Develop. Stds. in Commercial Zones [5/6/98]
[J Study Session: Seal Beach Boulevard (from 10-7-98)
[J Study Session: Anaheim Bay Villas (from 10-7-98)
[J Staff Report: Undergrounding of Utilities
[J Staff Report: Update on Decks along Crestview Avenue
Calendar:
And Beyond...
Apnl 2001: CUP 98-6 @ 12147 Seal Beach Boulevard (Yucatan Grill) Review
ADA handicapped-accessible restroom. (36 months from April 1998).
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6 Chairman Brown called the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of
7 January 20, 1999 to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the City Council
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10 ROLL CALL
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12 Present: Chairman Brown
13 Commissioners Larson, Hood, Cutuli
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15 Also Department of Development Services
16 Present: Lee Whittenberg, Director
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18 Absent: Commissioners Lyon
19 Craig Steele, Assistant City Attorney
20 Joan Fillmann, Executive Secretary
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. 22 Mr. Whittenberg explained staff had spoken with Commissioner Lyon who
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25 MOTION by Hood; SECOND by Larson to excuse Commissioner Lyon's absence
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28 MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
29 AYES: Brown, Hood, Cutuli, Larson
30 ABSENT: Lyon
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35 MOTION by Hood; SECOND by Larson to approve the Agenda as presented.
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37 MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
38 AYES: Brown, Hood, Cutuli, Larson
39 ABSENT: Lyon
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1 These Minutes were transcribed from an audiotape of the meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 9, 1998
2. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 9, 1998, re Housing
Element Update- Status Report.
3. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 23, 1998, re
Receipt of Orange County Council of Governments First Quarter Progress Report,
FY 1998199.
... Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 23, 1998, re
Receipt of SCAG Memorandum re AS 438 Subregional Delegation of RHNA
Allocations (Housing Element Legislation).
5. Receive and File: Staff Report to City Council, dated November 23, 1998, re
Receipt of Bolsa Chlca Wetlands Steering Committee Newsletter.
MOTION by Hood; SECOND by Larson to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Brown, Hood, Cutuli, Larson
Lyon
SCHEDULED MATTERS
6. Status Report: 222 Main Street I Howard Brief
Mr. Whittenberg advised the Planning Commission that Howard Brief agreed to
pay the in-lieu parking fees in accordance with the settlement reached between
himself and the City; he signed the covenant with the City. The documents have
been notarized and the City Manager has to sign the document and have it
recorded. That will finalize these proceedings. Staff will provide status reports to
the Planning Commission at the time his payments are due. This will notify the
Commission that he is staying current with the payment schedule.
Commissioner Hood asked if the final document would be mailed to the
Commissioners?
Mr. Whittenberg said yes, if the Commission would like to receive copies.
Chairman Brown said he didn't think that would be necessary but asked if the
Commission could table this matter to a time certain when it can be reviewed?
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Mr. Whittenberg said staff would bring back status reports at the time his
payments are due. The report will indicate whether or not Mr. Brief has made his
payment.
Commissioner Hood said he liked the Chair's suggestion and felt it would be best
to schedule this matter to a time certain at the next regular meeting so the
Commission could review the document as an information item.
MOTION by Hood; SECOND by Larson to schedule the Howard Brief matter at
222 Main Street on the February 3, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. It will
be a Consent Calendar item.
Mr. Whittenberg advised the City Council approved the document and it cannot
be modified.
Chairman Brown said he thought Commissioner Hood's concern is that the
Planning Commission is doing their due diligence to make sure it addresses the
concerns the Planning Commission had.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Hood, Larson, Brown, Cutuli
Lyon
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Whittenberg said staff has retained a Planning consultant from Willdan &
Associates, Maryann DeHaven. to assist the Planning Department. Maryann will
be in the office two days a week in January and three days a week starting in
February. This will continue until the City hires a full time Assistant Planner. The
closing date for accepting applications for that position is this January 22.
Hopefully the recruitment process will be completed and a new hire on board by
mid-March.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Cutuli asked to be kept informed on what's going on with the
Bixby Old Towne Center and the Hellman Ranch on an on-going basis.
Mr. Whittenberg said two lawsuits have been filed. On the Bixby project the City
of Los Alamitos, Rossmoor Homeowners Association and the Rossmoor
Business Center filed a lawsuit. It challenges the City's approval of the EIR for
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that project. It was filed December 24, 1998. The City is the defendant. As the
lawsuit proceeds, staff will provide status reports to the Planning Commission.
Regarding the Hellman Ranch project, the City is not involved in any lawsuits
directly. A lawsuit was filed against the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for
their approval of the project. The City is not privy to what is happening in that
lawsuit. Staff will provide reports to the Planning Commission on what they can
pick out of public documents that come out of the CCC.
Commissioner Larson asked if the City would be a participant in the legal
proceedings?
Mr. Whittenberg said the City Attorney, the City Manager and he attended the
CCC meeting when they were considering approval of the final conditions of
approval and the findings on that project. All staff can do is review what has
gone on until this time. Depending on how the lawsuit proceeds, if there's a
settlement we may be involved. The City Council will have to direct the City
Attorney on how to proceed. Staff will provide status reports on both lawsuits to
the Planning Commission as often as is practical.
Commissioner Hood indicated Commissioner Larson was Chair of the Fair
Political Practices Committee (FPPC) in the past. He asked what he thought
about giving someone a double vote? uWe've already approved our Minutes. I'll
draw your attention to page 11, line 10 where it shows two votes for Brown and
none for Hood. Also, at page 29, line 6 it shows Cutuli having two votes and
none for Hood.
Chairman Brown said the corrections to the Minutes would be made.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Joan Fillmann
Executive Secretary
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Planning Commission Minutes of January 20, 1999 were approved by the
Commission on February .l!L., 1999. c.c....
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