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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for October 22,2003
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
Dlstnct 2 - Jim Sharp
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
District 4 - Henry Eagar
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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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 penod 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 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 Droceedinas are recorded.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for October 22, 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 October 8,2003
VI SCHEDULED MATTERS
VII PUBLIC HEARINGS
2 Conditional Use Permit 01-9 (Indefinite Extension)
15 First Street (River's End Restaurant)
AppllcanUOwner
Request
Mike Balchln / City of Seal Beach
To Implement the sale of beer and wine for on-sale consumption until
10 00 P m nightly
Recommendation
Approval subject to condItIons and adoption of Resolution 03-46
3 Conditional Use Permit 03-7
2999 Westminster Avenue (Fit 4 You)
AppllcanUOwner
Request
Todd Rich & Meghan Boylan / Rockly Gentner
To utilize approximately 834 square feet for a personal fitness training
studio on the first floor of a bUilding located on Westminster Avenue
The ZOning Code does not currently mention thiS type of use The
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City of Seal Beach Planmng Commission · Agenda of October 22, 2003
Recommendation
request IS to make the determination that this use IS allowable under the
provIsion of the C-1 (Service Commercial) zOning
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-42
4 Negative Declaration 03-1 (Continued from September 17, 2003)
City of Seal Beach General Plan & Local Coastal Program
CitYWide (General Plan) Coastal Zone (Local Coastal Program)
Applicant/Owner
Request
Recommendation
VIII STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X ADJOURNMENT
City of Seal Beach
Adopt resolutions recommending that City Council adopt The Draft
Negative Declaration, The General Plan Amendment, and the proposed
Local Coastal Program
Continue to November 5, 2003
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of October 22. 2003
2003 Aaenda Forecast
Nav5
Conditional Use Permit 01-8 (Indefinite Extension) - 209% Main Street
Conditional Use Permit 03-6 (Ruby's Restaurant) 900 Ocean Avenue
Conditional Use Permit 03-8 (Carl's Jr ) 13904-13970 Seal Beach Blvd
Minor Plan Review 03-13 - 91 Rlversea Road
Negative Declaration 03-1 (Continued from October 22,2003)
City of Seal Beach General Plan & Local Coastal Program
CitYWide (General Plan) Coastal Zone (Local Coastal Program)
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Dee 3
Dee 17
TO BE SCHEDULED:
[J Study Session
[J Staff Report
[J Study Session
[J Study Session
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 October 22,2003
Chairperson Sharp called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 The meeting was held in the
City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.1
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Sharp, Commissioners Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
Also
Present" Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Ladner to approve the Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
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None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Sharp opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Sharp closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2003.
1 These Minutes were transcnbed from audiotape of the meeting
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MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
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None
SCHEDULED MATTERS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Conditional Use Permit 01-9 (Indefinite Extension)
15 First Street (River's End Restaurant)
Applicant/Owner'
Request:
Mike Balchin / City of Seal Beach
To implement the sale of beer and wine for on-sale
consumption until 10:00 p.m. nightly.
Recommendation:
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-46.
Staff Report
Mr. Cummins delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department.) He provided some background information on this item and
explained that the public notice that was mailed out erroneously stated that the
applicant was proposing to serve beer and wine until 10:00 p.m. but, in fact, the
applicant is not proposing any changes to the previously approved Conditional Use
Permit (CUP), which reflects a closing time of 8'00 p.m. He stated that Staff
recommends approval subject to conditions as outlined in the draft of Resolution 03-46,
which includes the requirement for a 4-foot high barner to enclose the entire patio dining
area. He noted that Staff has verified that the barrier has been constructed to meet the
requirements. He indicated that Condition No. 22 of draft Resolution 03-46 calls for a
12-month review and Staff is recommending an indefinite extension of CUP 01-9. He
recommended that Condition 22 not be adopted as a part of this resolution. The
Associate Planner reported for the record that Staff had received one letter from Francis
and Maureen Comunale stating their opposition to the erroneously reported extended
hours of operation and the indefinite extension of CUP 01-9.
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Commissioner Questions
Chairperson Sharp stated that his recollection is that the Plannrng Commission (PC)
had requested that a plastic or glass barrier be constructed along the top of the 4-foot
high wall to make the wall higher. He indicated that since the application was originally
denied by the PC and later approved by City Council (CC), he was not certain whether
this condition had changed. He noted the applicant had delayed until approximately 3
weeks before the 12-month expiration on this CUP before constructing the wall.
Commissioner Deaton asked if a copy of the minutes from the meeting when this CUP
was originally denied could be provided to the PC. Mr Cummins stated that a copy
could be provided and noted that at the CC meeting where CUP 01-9 was approved,
the condition In question was to have a 4-foot high wall with no additional barrier.
Commissioner Shanks asked when the CC approves a request like this, is there an
unlimited time allowed for the applicant to comply with the conditions of approval or is
there a stipulation stated that conditions are to be met within a reasonable time frame.
Mr. Cummins stated that typically all conditions of approval should be met before the
applicant began selling any alcohol. He indicated that it appears that this was not the
case and that the wall was just recently constructed. Commissioner Shanks confirmed
that River's End had operated all summer Without the wall. Mr. Cummins stated that the
applicant could probably address this question better than he could.
Commissioner Eagar asked what the Code height requirement is for a standard wall.
Mr. Cummins reported that the maximum height allowed for walls is 6 feet, unless the
property abuts a major roadway, in which case the wall may be up to 10 feet high. He
indicated that typically the PC has imposed a wall height of 4 feet for alcohol-related
CUPs.
Chairperson Sharp stated that he still questions whether the Conditions of Approval had
specifically stated that the glass or plastic barrier above the 4-foot wall was required and
if this was how CC had approved this application. Mr. Cummins stated that CC had
approved the CUP with the condition for a 4-foot high wall. He indicated that if the PC
Wishes to place the additional barrier above the wall as a condition of approval on the
indefinite extension, It could do so tonight.
Commissioner Ladner asked if the 4-foot wall requirement was supposed to be added to
an existing wall. Mr. Cummins stated that along the beach Side of the outdoor dining
area there is a significant grade difference between the patio and the sand and the wall
is higher than 4 feet on that side. Chairperson Sharp Interjected that he believed the
solid wall between the beach and the patio that was there originally is 5-feet high on the
sand side. Mr. Cummins stated that he believed this wall to be approximately 36 inches
high
Commissioner Deaton stated that she had visited River's End and had stood next to the
wall and it is just her height of 5 foot 4 inches. She noted that the patio is against the
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sidewalk area going from the parking lot to the beach with the tables situated along the
wall making it 4 feet on that side and on the inside of the patio.
Commissioner Ladner Inquired whether there had been any problems with the serving
of alcohol at this location. Mr. Cummins stated that Staff had received no complaints.
Commissioner Deaton asked whether Staff routinely requests copies of the police
reports from the Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD). Mr. Cummins reported that
Staff does check on this during the application process.
Public Hearina
Chairperson Sharp opened the public heanng
The applicant, Mr. Mike Balchin, thanked the PC for their consideration of his request,
and stated that he has no problem in completing the additional height barrier as
discussed, however, he does believe that this is over and above what many other
restaurants along Main Street have been required to do. Chairperson Sharp stated this
was because River's End is located right on the beach. Mr. Balchin stated that this was
still a part of the City and he was not aware of City Code differentiating a business that
IS located on the beach as opposed to another part of town. He indicated that he has
been one of the biggest proponents for the beach and is very serious about protecting
the beach. He said he does not understand what the problem is with him attempting to
protect the First Street parking lot, which has been an eyesore for quite a long time. He
said that he has two other businesses with which he sponsors River's End, as the
business only made an $800 profit in 2002. He emphasized that he IS attempting to
protect the west end of the City and has been educated on the ABC requirements. He
suggested that the PC members should go through the ABC training so that they will
know what is required in order to be granted a license. He emphasized that he plans on
staying at River's End and continuing to improve on that area of town. He said he is not
interested in transforming this area into a "business district" as feared by many
residents. He questioned why he has to fight for the ability to work on improving this
locatron.
Mr. Stan Anderson stated that it is important that the PC should work With Mr. Balchin
and assist in his efforts to improve this location He said that Mr. Balchln has only
attempted to do what he believes is right. He said that since Mr. Balchin took over the
operation of RIver's End there have been no problems with law enforcement. He
emphasized that the PC should support the applicant's efforts.
Mr. Dennis Pollman, spoke in favor of approving CUP 01-9. He said there have been
no complaints and Mr. Balchin has been doing a good job of improving and caring for
this area.
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Mr. Robert Herring stated that he has been a resident of Seal Beach since 1955 and he
wished to encourage approval of CUP 01-9. He said Mr. Balchin has done a terrific job
and has complied with the conditions of approval.
Ms. Carla Watson stated that this is an excellent place for families and she has
observed no problems with the serving of alcohol. She said the Balchins are protective
of their business and of the people in Seal Beach She recommended approval of Mr.
Ba/chln's request.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Sharp closed the public
hearing
Commissioner Comments
Chairperson Sharp commented that he would be very surprised if any member of the
PC were upset about the City Council decision to overturn the PC decision to deny CUP
01-9. He stated that the PC is stnctly an advisory board and does expect that some of
its decisions will be overturned. He indicated that CUP 01-9 represents a unique
situation with which the PC is concerned.
Commissioner Ladner stated that he had voted in favor of this application and has been
an advocate of River's End for a long time. He said that Mr. Balchln has done a great
job not only in taking care of the restaurant, but also the First Street parking lot. He
encouraged a vote of approval.
Commissioner Shanks stated that the PC in good faith really did not wish to see alcohol
served that close to the beach, but since City Council has spoken on this issue, he
believes that the PC should support them as the ruling body. He explained that the
comment he made earlier stems from his experience in having members of the public
make requests for approval before the PC and CC and once approval is granted they
fail to comply with the conditions of approval as directed by the City. He cited the
example of Sav-On Drugs neglecting to post signs related to alcohol sales, as
Instructed. He noted that when this happens it creates the situation where a
subsequent applicant will state that they should not have to be assigned a specific
condition since a previously approved applicant has not complied. He expressed his
desire to see applicants readily and promptly comply With all assigned conditions of
approval. He said he would vote for approval because it appears this is what the City
and the merchants want, and it is doing a job that needs to be done on First Street.
Chairperson Sharp asked the Director of Development Services If any research had
been done on this issue or if there were anything he would like to add. Mr. Whittenberg
stated that the older case file for River's End was available if needed. Commissioner
Deaton asked If it contained a copy of the PC minutes. Mr. Whittenberg said that the
Associate Planner could look through the file. He reminded the PC that when they had
made their motion to deny, no conditions were Imposed on this denral. Commissioner
Deaton asked if CC had approved the conditions of approval as had been presented to
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the PC. Mr. Whittenberg stated that the entire Staff Report, including the minutes of the
PC and the resolution to deny would have been forwarded to CC. Mr. Cummins
interjected that there was a copy of the minutes available. Chairperson Sharp stated
that if what Mr. Whittenberg says is correct and CC accepted the conditions as
presented, then the PC has no reason to question the minutes. He moved for a motion
from the PC.
Mr. Whittenberg interjected that before making a motion, it should include the deletion of
Condition No. 22 of Resolution No 03-46, which reflects a 12-month extension.
MOTION by Ladner; SECOND by Eagar to approve Indefinite Extension of Conditional
Use Permit 01-9, subject to conditions, remove Condition No. 22, and adopt Resolution
03-46 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 03-45 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal penod begins tomorrow morning.
3. Conditional Use Permit 03-7
2999 Westminster Avenue (Fit 4 You)
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Todd Rich & Meghan Boylan / Rockly Gentner
To utilize approximately 834 square feet for a personal
fitness training studio on the first floor of a building located
on Westminster Avenue. The ZOning Code does not
currently mention this type of use. The request is to make
the determination that this use IS allowable under the
provision of the C-1 (Service Commercial) zOning.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-42.
Recommendation:
Staff Reoort
Mr Cummins delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection In the
Planning Department.) He provided some background information on this item and
stated that currently only the General Commercial (C-2) Zone allows for any sort of gym
or fitness type of land use. He explained that Staff is requesting that the PC make a
finding that the proposed land use is substantially similar to other land uses currently
allowed in the C-1 Zone. He reminded the PC that approximately 1% years ago a
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similar request for a fitness center above BJ's Pizza on Main Street was approved. He
stated that the applicant is requesting that the PC make a similar finding in the C-1
Zone. He noted that the location is near the corner of Seal Beach Boulevard and
Westminster Avenue. He described the surrounding land uses as follows:
NORTH & WEST: Retail businesses in the Leisure World Shopping Center within the
C-1 Service Commercial Zone and the Leisure World Community in
the Residential High Density (RHO) Zone.
EAST:
SOUTH:
Naval Weapons Station (NWS).
Commercial businesses in the C-1 Service Commercial Zone.
Mr. Cummins stated that in reviewing this request, Staff came across the same issue as
the fitness center on Main Street. He Indicated that there is a difference in the
marketplace now with small personal fitness training centers appearing that do not take
up as much space as a larger Bally's Fitness type center would. He said that the
applicant proposes to operate in a space of approximately 834 square feet. The
Associate Planner then stated that Staff sees this application as substantially similar to
any other type of retail land use allowable in the C-1 Zone and is recommending
approval, subject to conditions. He noted that there is sufficient parking available and
the hours of operation are similar to the other land uses currently allowed. He indicated
that Staff is also requesting direction in preparing the necessary Zone Text Amendment
(ZT A) to create a difference between a personal training studio and a standard
gymnasium land use for future reference with this type of application.
Commissioner Questions
Chairperson Sharp asked if a similar application had been approved for Main Street.
Mr. Cummins confirmed that this was correct and noted that Staff is requesting a
12-month review period with the approval. Chairperson Sharp asked that even though
the PC had already approved a similar application, it would still be necessary to come
before the PC for approval of this request. Mr. Cummins explained that the previously
approved application was under the Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) Zone and this
application is to approve this type of use in a C-1 Zone.
Commissioner Shanks asked if this location was formerly the Great Western Savings
building. Mr. Cummins confirmed that this was correct. Commissioner Shanks asked if
the building were being divided into smaller units for separate rental. Mr. Cummins
stated that a series of units are to be created on both floors and rented to business
tenants with the vault remaining where It IS, as this IS where all of the bearing walls are
located.
Commissioner Ladner asked how many people would the fitness center accommodate
at anyone time. Mr. Cummins stated that the applicant could more adequately respond
to this question.
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Chairperson Sharp stated that as he recalled the fitness center on Main Street was
proposed for one-on-one training
Public Hearing
Chairperson Sharp opened the public hearing.
Ms. Meghan Boylan stated that she anticipates having 4-5 trainers working one-on-one
with clients for a total of approximately 10 people. She said that this would be a private
one-on-one fitness studio. She indicated that she was formerly with the Rossmoor
Athletic Club, which was recently closed down. She stated that she has many clients
who are interested in a more intimate training atmosphere. She said currently she has
12 clients with other prospective client looking for a trainer, which she hopes to
accommodate with the other trainers at this center. She stated that it is her hope that
having her business at this location will attract other tenants and bnng more foot traffic
to this shopping center. Chairperson Sharp commented that he assumed that this
training would be different that what senior citizens might be looking for. Ms. Boylan
stated that she was open to this market. Chairperson Sharp noted that Leisure World
does have a very large workout center.
Commissioner Eagar asked if the sessions would be by appointment only. Ms. Boylan
confirmed that this was correct She said that there is no gym membership and
everyone must have an appointment.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Sharp closed the public
heanng.
Commissioner Comments
None.
Commissioner Shanks referred to Condition No.8, which refers to the business as a
restaurant. The Associate Planner noted the correction.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Ladner to approve Conditional Use Permit 03-7,
subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 03-42 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
Mr. Abbe advIsed that the adoptIon of Resolution No. 03-42 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City CouncIl. The Commissioner action tonight IS final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning
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4. Negative Declaration 03-1 (Continued from September 17,2003)
City of Seal Beach General Plan & Local Coastal Program
Citywide (General Plan) Coastal Zone (Local Coastal Program)
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
City of Seal Beach
Adopt resolutions recommending that City Council adopt:
The Draft Negative Declaration, The General Plan
Amendment, and the proposed Local Coastal Program.
Recommendation:
Continue to November 5, 2003.
Chairperson Sharp stated that the public hearing on this Item would be opened and
anyone present tonight wishing to speak on this item could do so tOnight if they are not
able to be present at the hearing scheduled for November 5, 2003.
Public Heanna
Chairperson Sharp opened the public hearing.
MOTION by Sharp, SECOND by Ladner to continue Negative Declaration 03-1 and the
City of Seal Beach General Plan & Local Coastal Program to November 5, 2003.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Whittenberg stated that traditionally during the holiday season the Planning
Commission does not convene for the second meeting in November or December. He
said that the next meeting agenda would include an item that Will take an action of the
PC to formally cancel the meeting of November 19 and December 17, 2003.
Mr. Cummins stated that regarding Sav-On Drugs, they have posted a sign stating that
on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages inside or outside the store is prohibited.
CommiSSioner Shanks asked whether Staff had visited Target to see if signs were
posted. Mr. Cummins stated that Target has not been checked. Chairperson Sharp
interjected that Target probably does not yet have ItS liquor license. Commissioner
Eagar stated that he recently Visited Sav-On and no sign was posted. Mr. Cummins
stated that the sign IS posted on the front left side of the building as you enter the store.
Commissioner Deaton asked if the notice is to be posted In the parking lot. Mr.
Cummins stated that the sign IS VISible from the parking lot as you approach the
entrance to the building Chairperson Sharp noted that a sign was to have been posted
inside the store where the alcoholic beverages are located. Mr. Whittenberg stated that
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as he recalls, a sign must be posted outside on the building stating that no on-site
consumption of alcohol in the store or in the parking lot is permitted, and a copy of the
Conditions of Approval must be posted at a location someplace within the store, but
does not have to be adjacent to the alcoholic beverages.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Deaton stated that she was told that City Council meetings are now to be
broadcast for only 1 % hours, and she had received several telephone calls from
residents regarding this. She asked why this was to occur. Mr. Whittenberg stated that
he was not aware of this. He said Staff would Investigate and report to the PC at its
next meeting.
Chairperson Sharp Inquired about the Hellman Project. Mr. Whittenberg stated that the
City had recently received a notice from John Laing Homes (JLH) stating that they
expect to resume grading on November 7, 2003. He explained that in order to do so,
JLH must have a formal letter from the California Coastal Commission (CCC) stating
that the Cease and Desist Order has been lifted. He said that if this is the case JLH
should obtain building permits for the homes sometime in January 2004 and have the
model homes completed by July 1, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Sharp adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secre ary
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on November 5, 2003 approved the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2003. ~ .
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