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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for May 7, 2003
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
Distnct 2 - Jim Sharp
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
Distnct 4 - David Hood
District 5 - Phil Ladner
. Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
l:J City Hall office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and
Friday 8:00 a m. to 4'00 p.m. Closed noon to 1'00 p.m.
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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.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of May 7, 2003
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
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.
SCHEDULED MA TIERS: 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 Droceedinas are recorded.
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7:30 p.m.
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
IV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any Items
within the subject matter Junsdlctlon of the Planning Commission, provided that the Planning
Commission may undertake no action or discussion unless otherwise authonzed 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
pnor 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 March 19, 2003
2 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Apnl 9, 2003
3 Minor Plan Review 03-5
3600 Wlstena Street
AppllcanUOwner
Request
Dave Hood
Architectural Review of a proposal to construct a new bUilt-in BBQ within
the side yard setback area of the subject property
Recommendation:
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-17
4 Minor Plan Review 03-6
546 Ocean Avenue
AppllcanUOwner
Request
Scott & JoAnn Merrill
To construct two decks in the required 96-foot rear yard setback area
Under provIsion of Section 28-401 applicants may apply for a deck
and/or balcony to extend up to 10 feet Into the required rear yard setback
area under the Minor Plan Review process
Recommendation
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-19
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VI SCHEDULED MATTERS
5 Adoption of Resolution 03-7 denYing Vanance 03-1, a request to allow an 8-foot tall fountain In
the side yard setback In a residential zone at the property located at 250 Ocean Avenue
6 Intenm Ordinance No 1498 - Additions and Expansions to Non-Conforming Residential
properties Report
Recommendation: Planning Commission consideration and comments to the City Council
VII PUBLIC HEARINGS
7 Review of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan
Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue
ApphcanUOwner
Request
Boeing Realty Corporation
Amend the Land Use, Open Space/Recreation/Conservation, Housing,
and Circulation Elements of the General Plan, adopt the Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan, amend the ZOning
Map, and adopt a Precise Plan to accommodate the proposed land uses
descnbed In the Staff Report, and approve a vesting tentative tract map
The BIDS Specific Plan proposes a mixed-use business park on 107
acres consisting of a vanety of commercial/retail, hotel, restaurant, and
business park uses
Recommendation
Certification of Final EIR and approval of subject requests, with any
amendments determined appropnate (Request for continuation to May
21, 2003 )
VIII STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X ADJOURNMENT
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2003 Aaenda Forecast
Review of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan
Permitted Uses and Development Standards In Commercial Zones (5/6/98)
Undergroundlng of Utilities
ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms
Parking Issues In Old Town
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of May 7, 2003
Chairperson Hood called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7,2003. The meeting was held in the City
Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.1
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Hood, Commissioners Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
Also
Present: Deoartment of Development Services
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Terrence 80ga, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Lee Whittenberg, Director
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Cummins noted that Item NO.7 is to be continued to the next scheduled meeting of
May 21,2003.
Chairperson Hood requested that Item No. 3 be removed from the Consent Calendar as
that is his residence and he wishes to recuse himself.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Ladner to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Hood opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Hood closed oral communications.
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2003.
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Apnl 9, 2003.
4. Minor Plan Review 03-6
546 Ocean Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Scott & JoAnn Merrill
To construct two decks in the required 96-foot rear yard
setback area. Under provision of Section 28-401 applicants
may apply for a deck and/or balcony to extend up to 10 feet
into the required rear yard setback area under the Minor
Plan Review process.
Recommendation:
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-19.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Shanks to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
Chairperson Hood recused himself from the meeting.
3. Minor Plan Review 03-5
3600 Wisteria Street
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Dave Hood
Architectural Review of a proposal to construct a new built-in
SSQ within the side yard setback area of the subject
property.
Recommendation:
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-17.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Ladner to approve Minor Plan Review 03-5 and
adopt Resolution 03-17 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1
AYES: Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
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ABSENT:
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Hood
Mr. 80ga advised that the adoption of Resolution Nos. 03-17 and 03-19 begins a 10-day
calendar appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final
and the appeal penod begins tomorrow morning.
Chairperson Hood returned to Council Chambers to continue the meeting.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
5. Adoption of Resolution 03-7 denying Variance 03-1, a request to allow an 8-foot tall
fountain in the side yard setback in a residential zone at the property located at 250
Ocean Avenue.
Mr. Cummins bnefly reviewed the application and noted that the Planning Commission
(PC) had denied this request at its meeting of March 19, 2003.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Ladner to adopt Resolution 03-7 denying Variance
03-1 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
6. Interim Ordinance No. 1498 - Additions and Expansions to Non-Conforming
Residential properties Report.
Recommendation: Planning Commission consideration and comments to the
City Council.
Staff Report
Mr. Cummins stated that this item is on the agenda pnncipally as a policy matter. He
noted that the PC conducted two study sessions regarding additions to nonconforming
residential structures and voted to recommend to City Council (CC) that no additions be
allowed in the future. He stated that after review of this item CC introduced a 45-day
emergency ordinance completely banning any additions to nonconforming structures
and directed staff to accept no applications for these types of additions. He said the
ordinance comes due at the end of this month and under state law the City can enact a
similar emergency ordinance for an additional 10 months. He stated that in order to do
this, Staff must return a report to CC and typically this report would be brought before
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the PC for review. He indicated that Staff would take any comments that the
Commissioners would like to convey to CC.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Deaton stated that all of the members of the public who spoke on this
item were in favor of banning additions to nonconforming structures, even owners of
nonconforming units. She recommended that the CC keep the emergency ordinance in
place until the proper zoning ordinance can be prepared.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Ladner to forward comments to City Council and
recommend that the emergency ordinance be kept in place.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Review of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan
Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Boeing Realty Corporation
Amend the Land Use, Open Space! Recreation!
Conservation, Housing, and Circulation Elements of the
General Plan, adopt the Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
(BIDS) Specific Plan, amend the Zoning Map, and adopt a
Precise Plan to accommodate the proposed land uses
described in the Staff Report, and approve a vesting
tentative tract map. The BIDS Specific Plan proposes a
mixed-use business park on 107 acres consisting of a
vanety of commerciallretail, hotel, restaurant, and business
park uses.
Recommendation:
Continue to meeting of May 21, 2003.
Mr. Cummins stated that Staff is still working with the Boeing team related to the
VestIng Tentative Tract Map and some other issues. He noted that the Boeing team
has submitted a letter requesting a continuance to the May 21, 2003 Planning
Commission meeting. He recommended that the PC open the public heanng and
continue the matter. He indicated that if the matter were to be continued beyond May
21, Staff would re-notice a public heanng to everyone within 300 feet of the project.
Commissioner Deaton stated that she would like to have the item re-noticed for the May
21st meeting. Commissioner Sharp interjected that thiS really was not necessary. Mr.
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Cummins explained that the concern with this is that in order to legally properly notice
for the May 21st meetIng the notice would have to be published tomorrow in the Sun
Newspaper and that publication deadline has expired.
Commissioner Deaton stated that she has a real concern when items are continued, as
people are planning to attend on the date noticed and it may prove to be inconvenient
for those who had changed their schedules in order to attend and comment. She said
that when an item is not re-noticed, many people may not become aware of the new
public hearing date and would not plan to attend. She commented that although it
involved more Staff time and expense, if people are not aware and do not attend, you
eliminate part of the purpose of a public hearing.
Mr. Cummins stated that it was not so much a Staff time issue, but It would not be
possible to publish the public notice In tomorrow's newspaper. He said that notice could
be mailed to everyone within 300 feet; however, this would not fulfill the 11egal" noticing
requirement.
Chairperson Hood suggested that perhaps an article could be placed in the Sun
Newspaper notifying the public of the change in hearing dates. Commissioner Deaton
was in agreement with this. Commissioner Sharp noted that in Leisure World the
newspaper is not delivered, but is simply available to be picked up at various locations
Within Leisure World. Commissioner Shanks stated that there was an announcement in
the Orange County Register regarding the public hearing. He suggested notifying The
Register to see if they could publish the new hearing date. Mr. Cummins stated that
Staff would notify the Sun of the need for an article or ad notifying the public of the new
hearing date.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Ladner to continue thiS item to the next scheduled
meeting of May 21,2003.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
STAFF CONCERNS
None.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Deaton requested that prior to the May 21, 2003 meeting she would like
to receive a copy of the background information on the recommendations of the
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Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) on the Boeing Final EIR. Mr. Cummins
stated that a copy could be provided to Commissioner Deaton. He explained that the
EQCB found the EIR to be adequate if 4 or 5 areas within the document were improved.
He said that at their last meeting the EQCB adopted a memorandum to City Council
recommending that the document be certified if these areas are clanfled and improved.
He stated that he would provide a copy to the Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Hood adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secreta
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on May 21, 2003, ap~ed the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, May 7,2003. .
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