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Agenda for May 21, 2008
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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AGENDA APPROVAL
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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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
IV.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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. April 2008 Building Activity Report.
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2008.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE: “The Americans With Disabilities Act: Six Key Points
For Planning Officials.”
4. Minor Plan Review 08-8
3641 Oleander Street
Applicant/Owner: David Trinkle
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Request: To construct a new freestanding barbecue and counter
structure and an outdoor gas fireplace within the
required side yard setback areas.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 08-15.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
VI.
5. Adopt Resolution 08-5 denying Variance 08-1 for the Regency Centers
Shared Parking Program within the Seal Beach Center.
PUBLIC HEARING
VII.
None.
STAFF CONCERNS
VIII.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
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ADJOURNMENT
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To meeting of June 4, 2008, at 7:30 P.M.
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2008 Agenda Forecast
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Jul 09
Jul 23
Aug 06
Aug 20
Sep 03
Sep 17
Oct 08
Oct 22
Nov 05
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Dec 03
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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Minutes of May 21, 2008
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7 Chairperson Deaton called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
8 Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The meeting was held
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9 in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
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13 Present: Chairperson Deaton, Commissioners Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt.
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16 Present: Department of Development Services
17 Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
18 Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
19 Steve Flower, Assistant City Attorney
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21 Absent: None
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AGENDA APPROVAL
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25 Reg Clewley requested that Item No. 4 be removed from the Consent Calendar for
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28 MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to approve the Agenda as amended.
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MOTION CARRIED: 4 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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37 Chairperson Deaton opened oral communications.
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39 Seth Eaker thanked the Planning Commission (PC) for the time and work contributed to
40 the Zoning Code (ZC) revision study sessions, and added that the Seal Beach Chamber
41 of Commerce (SBCC) believes the PC made some very well thought out
42 recommendations to City Council (CC) regarding the proposed revisions. He then
43 commented that the only project on which he had spoken in opposition was the
44 proposed Seal Beach Townhomes at 1011 Seal Beach Boulevard, and he thanked the
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1 Commissioners for their determination on this project noting that the existing owner of
2 the property, Accurate Metals, as well as other businesses are considering moving in to
3 the Pacific Gateway Business Park, providing more jobs and revenue for the City. Mr.
4 Eaker ended by thanking everyone for their support of the 2008 Car Show and for
5 supporting businesses within Seal Beach. He added that the SBCC supports the PC’s
6 decision to deny Variance 08-1 for shared parking in the renovated Seal Beach Center.
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8 Reg Clewley spoke in opposition to Variance 08-1 and commended the PC on its
9 determination to deny this application. He then commented on the limited amount of
10 time the PC had to review the proposed ZC revisions stating that the PC made
11 recommendations on this document without having a thorough understanding of its
12 content. Chairperson Deaton clarified that the PC and Staff meticulously worked on the
13 proposed revisions for over 15 months and thoroughly understood all of the proposed
14 changes prior to making recommendations to CC.
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16 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed oral
17 communications.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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21 1. April 2008 Building Activity Report.
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23 2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2008.
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25 3. RECEIVE AND FILE: “The Americans With Disabilities Act: Six Key Points
26 For Planning Officials.”
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28 MOTION by Massa-Lavitt; SECOND by DeLay to approve the Consent Calendar as
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MOTION CARRIED: 4 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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36 4. Minor Plan Review 08-8
37 3641 Oleander Street
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39 Applicant/Owner: David Trinkle
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41 Request: To construct a new freestanding barbecue and counter
42 structure and an outdoor gas fireplace within the required
43 side yard setback areas.
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45 Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
46 08-15.
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2 Staff Report
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4 Mr. Olivera delivered the staff report.
(Staff Report is on file for inspection in the Planning
5 He provided some background information on this item and noted that the
Department.)
6 BBQ and counter structure measures approximately 11 ft. wide by 3 ft. deep by 36 in.
7 high. He explained that this is all part of a back yard remodel and the BBQ and counter
8 are the only structures that require Minor Plan Review approval. Staff recommends
9 approval.
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11 Commissioner Questions
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13 Chairperson Deaton asked whether there were anything out of the ordinary in this
14 project. Mr. Olivera stated there was nothing. Chairperson Deaton then asked whether
15 Staff had received any comments, written or otherwise, on this application. Mr. Olivera
16 stated that Staff received no comments.
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18 Public Comments
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20 Chairperson Deaton opened for public comments.
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22 The applicant, David Trinkle, provided a brief description of the project and
23 recommended approval of MPR 08-8. He added that he had no objection to the
24 Conditions of Approval.
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26 Reg Clewley stated his concern is that genuine propane and propane accessories be
27 used in the BBQ, rather than natural gas.
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29 Mr. Trinkle stated that the BBQ will use natural gas.
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31 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed public
32 comments.
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34 Commissioner Comments
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36 Chairperson Deaton asked for an explanation as to why propane would be better than
37 natural gas. Mr. Olivera explained that neither was necessarily better than the other,
38 but generally with an in-ground BBQ, as well as the outdoor fireplace, an underground
39 natural gas line would be used. He noted that portable BBQs normally use a propane
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42 MOTION by DeLay; SECOND by Bello to approve the Minor Plan Review 08-8, subject
43 to conditions, and adopt Resolution 08-15 as presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 4 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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4 Mr. Flower advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 08-15 begins a 10-day calendar
5 appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and the
6 appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
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10 5. Adopt Resolution 08-5 denying Variance 08-1 for the Regency Centers Shared
11 Parking Program within the Seal Beach Center.
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13 MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to Resolution 08-5 as presented denying
14 Variance 08-1.
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MOTION CARRIED: 4 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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21 Mr. Flower advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 08-5 begins a 10-day calendar
22 appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and the appeal
23 period begins tomorrow morning.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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STAFF CONCERNS
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31 Mr. Whittenberg reported that after the Planning Commission (PC) made its
32 determination for Vino Voyage on 302 Main Street, the application and the Conditions of
33 Approval were submitted to Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) who subsequently
34 informed the City of Seal Beach that they would not approve an ABC license based
35 upon the conditions as imposed. He stated that Staff has requested written verification
36 of this determination as well as clarifying language as to the parameters the City must
37 use to condition this application to allow issuance of an ABC license to Vino Voyage.
38 He noted that once this information is received, Staff will reschedule and re-notice this
39 item for a public hearing.
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41 Mr. Olivera stated that he had spoken with Mr. Randy Maddix of Vino Voyage who
42 reported that he had been in contact with ABC today and was told that they are
43 conducting an internal hearing on this matter tomorrow. He said he would follow up on
44 the final determination.
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1 COMMISSION CONCERNS
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5 ADJOURNMENT
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7 Mr. Whittenberg noted that Staff has no business items for the June 4, 2008 Planning
8 Commission meeting and recommended that this meeting be canceled. He then
9 suggested that the required Ethics Training meeting for the Commissioners be
10 scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on June 18, 2008, prior to the beginning of the scheduled
11 meeting. He noted that all City Department Heads will also be in attendance, and City
12 Council members may also be attending.
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14 Chairperson Deaton adjourned at 8:08 p.m. to the scheduled meeting of June 18,2008,
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18 Respectfully Submitted,
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22 Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
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26 APPROVAL
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28 The Commission on July 9, 2008, approved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
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