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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for March 3, 2004
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
District 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, AICP, 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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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.
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Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3. They are
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.
1:1 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 Planmng Commission · Agenda of March 3, 2004
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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
ite~s 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 March 3, 2004
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
" 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 be 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 February 18, 2004.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE: Information Reports
VI SCHEDULED MATTERS
3. Mansionization Memorandum To City Council
VII PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Conditional Use Permit 00-9 (Indefinite Extension)
12470 Seal Beach Blvd (Ralph's Market)
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City of Seal Beach Plannmg Commission · Agenda of March 3, 2004
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Recommendation:
VIII STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X ADJOURNMENT
Renee Redcher for Ralph's Market
To approve an indefinite extension of previously
approved Conditional Use Permit to sell beer, wine,
and distilled spirits for off-premises consumption. In
addition, the applicant wishes to continue to be able
to operate 24-hours.
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of
Resolution 04-11.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of March 3, 2004
. 2004 Aaenda Forecast
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Study Session:
Permitted Uses & Development Standards in Commercial Zones
(5/6/98 )
Undergroundmg of Utilities
ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms
Parking Issues in Old Town
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Staff Report:
Study Session:
Study Session:
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of March 3, 2004
Chairperson Sharp called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. 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: Deoartment of Develooment Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
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
None
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 February 18, 2004
2. RECEIVE AND FILE: Information Reports
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting
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MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Ladner to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
SCHEDULED MATTERS
3. Mansionization Memorandum to City Council
Mr. Whittenberg noted that the Planning Commission (PC) at its last meeting requested
that staff prepare a memorandum recommending that City Council (CC) direct Staff to
investigate the issue of the size and bulk of homes being built and how the ZOning
Ordinance may be amended to address this issue.
Public Comment
Chairperson Sharp opened the public comment session.
Commissioner Shanks asked whether CC has conducted any discussion on the
enlargement of properties within the City. Mr. Whittenberg stated that the issue arose
as a result of public concern over the project at 1545 Crestview Avenue, but Council
has conducted no direct discussion on this issue.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Sharp closed the public
comment session.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Deaton to approve the Mansionization Memorandum
to City Council.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
Mr. Whittenberg indicated that this item would not appear on the next City Council
agenda as it is already finalized, but would appear on the agenda of March 22, 2004.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Conditional Use Permit 00-9 (Indefinite Extension)
12470 Seal Beach Blvd (Ralph's Market)
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Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Renee Redcher for Ralph's Market
To approve an indefinite extension of previously approved
Conditional Use Permit to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits
for off-premises consumption. In addition, the applicant
wishes to continue to be able to operate 24-hours.
Recommendation:
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
04-11.
Staff Report
Mr. Whittenberg delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department.) He provided some background information on this item and
noted that the initial approval for this Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was given in 2000,
however, the alcohol license did not become effective until 2002. He stated that during
the time that Ralph's has been in operation there have been no police complaints for
that property or any complaints from neighbors. He said that Staff recommends
approval.
Commissioner Comments
Chairperson Sharp commented that he is glad the supermarket strike is over.
Public Hearina
Chairperson Sharp opened the public hearing.
Ms. Delinda Fischer spoke on behalf of Ralph's Market and stated that she was present
to respond to any questions from the Planning Commission.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Sharp closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Eagar asked whether Albertson's Market is open 24 hours. Mr.
Whittenberg stated that he would have to check the CUP for Albertson's to determine
this. Commissioner Eagar asked if Sav-On is open 24 hours. Mr. Whittenberg stated
that Sav-On has approval for a 24-hour liquor sales license.
Commissioner Shanks asked why the extension for liquor sales was put together with
approval for 24-hour operation. He stated that he thinks it is a good idea to put them
together. Mr. Whittenberg stated that this would be dependent upon what the applicant
applies for.
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Mr. Abbe interjected that before closing the public hearing the Chairperson neglected to
ask if any member of the public wished to speak. He recommended that Chairperson
Sharp reopen the public hearing to ask if any member of the public wished to speak.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to reopen the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
Chairperson Sharp reopened the public hearing and asked if any member of the public
wished to speak.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Sharp closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to approve Indefinite Extension of
Conditional Use Permit 00-9 and adoption of Resolution 04-11 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 04-11 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Whittenberg extended happy birthday wishes to Chairperson Sharp. He then
reported that there are no items scheduled for the March 17, 2004 Planning
Commission Agenda meeting and it would be appropriate for the Commission to cancel
that meeting.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to cancel the Planning Commission meeting
of March 17, 2004.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
None
None
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Chairperson Sharp thanked everyone for the birthday wishes and for receipt of the
certificates from the Planning Commission and City Council commemorating his 90th
birthday.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Sharp adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
APPROVAL
The Commission on April 7, 2004, approved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, March 3, 2004. 0~
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