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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for July 23, 2003
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
District 2 - Jim Sharp
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
District 4 - Vacant
District 5 - Phil Ladner
Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
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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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rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m.
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TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404.
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Copies of staff reports and/or written materials on each agenda item are on file in
the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public inspection.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of July 23, 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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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for July 23, 2003
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 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 June 18, 2003.
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2003
3 Minor Plan Review 03-12
3809 Plymouth Drive
Applicant/Owner
Request
Phuc Dang and Tiffany Ta
To construct new bUilt-In BBQ structure within the rear and Side yard
setback areas of the subject property
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-32
Recommendation
VI SCHEDULED MATTERS
4 ConSideration of selection of Planning Commission Chairperson
VII PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X ADJOURNMENT
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Oct 22
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Dee 3
Dee 17
TO BE SCHEDULED:
o Study Session
o Staff Report
o Study Session
o Study Session
City of Seal Beach Planmng Commission · Agenda of July 23, 2003
2003 Aaenda Forecast
Conditional Use Permit 03-4 - 12300 Seal Beach Blvd (Target)
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 July 23, 2003
Vice-Chairperson Sharp called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. The meeting was held
in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.1
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice-Chairperson Sharp, Commissioners Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
Also
Present: Deoartment of Develooment Services
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Ladner to approve the Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice-Chairperson Sharp opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Vice-Chairperson Sharp closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2003.
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting
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2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2003.
3. Minor Plan Review 03-12
3809 Plymouth Drive
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Recommendation:
Phuc Dang and Tiffany T a
To construct new built-In BBQ structure within the rear and
side yard setback areas of the subject property.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-32.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Ladner to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 03-32 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
4. Consideration of Selection of Planning Commission Chairperson.
Vice-Chairperson Sharp stated that the Planning Commission could elect a Chairperson
tOnight or could wait until the new Planning Commissioner for District 4 is appointed.
He recommended waiting until a full board is present.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Shanks to postpone election of the Planning
Commission Chairperson until the meeting of August 6, 2003.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
4-0
Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2003
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Cummins stated that Staff was not made aware of Chairperson Hood's intent to
resign, and would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Hood for his service to the City of
Seal Beach. He will be greatly missed.
Commissioner Deaton asked if a plaque of recognition IS to be presented to Dr. Hood.
Mr. Cummins stated that it is traditional for the Planning Commission to adopt a
Resolution, and if the Commissioners so desire, Staff could prepare one for
presentation to Dr. Hood. He noted that the City Clerk does send a plaque to all
appointed officials when they step down from commissions and boards. Vice-
Chairperson Sharp stated that a going away dinner is usually held, and he asked if Staff
were planning on doing this. Mr. Cummins stated that Dr. Hood has expressed his
preference that a dinner not be held.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Sharp to direct that Staff prepare a resolution
recognizing Chairperson Hood's service on the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Deaton noted that she might not be in attendance at the meeting of
August 6, 2003, and would definitely not be present for the meeting of August 20, 2003,
as she will be out of town.
Commissioner Ladner stated that he also would not be present for the meetings of
August 6 and August 20, 2003, as he would be out of town.
Vice-Chairperson Sharp asked to rescind the motion for Item No. 4 on the election of a
new Chairperson, as Commissioners Deaton and Ladner would not be present. Mr.
Abbe noted that this would be allowable.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Shanks to rescind the previous vote on Item No.4,
Selection of Planning Commission Chairperson.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2003
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Ladner to postpone election of the Planning
Commission Chairperson until a full Commission is present in September 2003.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0
Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairperson Sharp adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secre ry
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on September 3, 2003, approv~e Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of Wednesday, July 23, 2003. .
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