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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for December 7,2005
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
District 2 - Phil O'Malley
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
District 4 - Gary Roberts
District 5 - Phil Ladner
. Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Christy Teague, AICP, Senior 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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least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 431-2527.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of December 7, 2005
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 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 Planmng Commission · Agenda of December 7, 2005
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for December 7, 2005
7:30 p.m.
I.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
II
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.
V.
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. October 2005 Building Activity Report
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2005.
VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS
3. Adopt Resolution 05-53 Approving Conditional Use Permit 05-11 for Outdoor
Dining Area at 320 Main Street.
4. Adopt Resolution 05-62 Approving Conditional Use Permit 05-14 for
Restaurant Without On-Premise Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at 302 Main
Street.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of December 7, 2005
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Conditional Use Permit 04-4 (Indefinite Extension)
148-B Main Street (Z-Pizza)
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Recommendation:
Alan Grant I Main Street Square LP
Indefinite Extension for a previously approved
Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a walk-upl
take-out only restaurant (10 seats or less) on Main
Street.
Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-63.
Mitigated Negative Declaration 05-5
Conditional Use Permit 05-3 - Vons
Height Variation 05-5 - Vons
Conditional Use Permit 05-4 - Sav-On
Conditional Use Permit 05-13 - The Daily Grind
Conditional Use Permit 05-16 - Auto Service Station
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Regency Center - 901 - 1101 Pacific Coast Highway
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Regency Centers
Renovation and reconstruction of the Seal Beach
Shopping Center. The existing center contains 90,706
sq. ft. of retail and commercial uses. The renovation will
result in a total of 103,315 sq. ft, which is a net increase
of 12,609 sq. ft. Specifically, the application includes
the following requests: Adoption of Negative
Declaration 05-5; Conditional Use Permit 05-3 for Vons,
including sale of alcohol and 24-hour operations; Height
Variation 05-5 to allow a 7 feet increase in the height
above the 35 feet height limit for a non-habitable
architectural feature on the proposed new Vons market
building; Conditional Use Permit 05-4 for Sav-On,
including sale of alcohol, 24-hour operations and drive-
through lane for pharmacy service; Conditional Use
Permit 05-13 for a drive-through coffee business,
outdoor dining, and daily opening hour of 5:00 a.m.;
and Conditional Use Permit 05-16 for an automobile
service station with 24-hour operations.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of December 7, 2005
Recommendation: Approval and adoption of Resolution Nos. 05-67, 05-13,
05-65, 05-14, 05-66, and 05-68 respectively, subject to
conditions.
7. Zone Text Amendment 05-3
Main Street Specific Plan Area
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
City of Seal Beach
Adoption of new definitions relating to signs; adoption of
new general provision for all signs; adoption of new on-
premise sign standards within the Main Street Specific
Plan Zone; and adoption of City Council policy
statement on "General Design Guidelines For Signs -
Main Street Specific Plan Area.
Recommendation:
Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-54.
VIII. STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X. ADJOURNMENT TO SCHEDULED MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2006
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of December 7, 2005
2005 Aaenda Forecast
MEETING CANCELED
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of December 7,2005
Chairperson Shanks called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 730 P m on Wednesday, December 7,2005 The meeting was
held In the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag 1
ROLL CALL
Present' Chairperson Shanks, Commissioners Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
Also
Present' Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development ServIces
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent Commissioner Ladner
Chrrsty Teague, Senior Planner
Mr. Whittenberg stated that Commissioner Ladner had reported that he IS III and would
not be in attendance at tOnight's meeting
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by O'Malley to excuse Commissioner Ladner from the
Planning Commission meeting of December 7,2005
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
AGENDA APPROVAL
Chairperson Shanks requested that Item No 2 be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action
MOTION by Roberts, SECOND by Deaton to approve the Agenda as amended
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting
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MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
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None
Ladner
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Shanks opened oral communications.
Stan Anderson expressed his thanks to all who participated and provided their support
for the Annual Holiday Parade
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed oral
commUnications
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 October 2005 Building ACtiVity Report -
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by O'Malley to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
2 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2005
Chairperson Shanks noted that Commissioner O'Malley would abstain from voting on
this Item, as he was not present at the meeting of November 9,2005
MOTION by Roberts, SECOND by Deaton to approve the Meeting Minutes of
November 9, 2005 as presented
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3-0-1-1
Shanks, Deaton, and Roberts
None
Ladner
O'Malley
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
3 Adopt Resolution 05-53 Approving CondItional Use Permit 05-11 for Outdoor
Dining Area at 320 Main Street
Mr Whittenberg indicated that public testimony was received for this Item at the
Planning Commission meeting of November 9, 2005 He stated that the public heanng
was closed and the Planning Commission (PC) then made deCISions for revIsing the
resolutions as It was presented In the Staff Report, and Staff IS returning tOnight with the
revised resolution.
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by Roberts to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-11,
subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 05-53 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
4 Adopt Resolution 05-62 Approving Conditional Use Permit 05-14 for Restaurant
Without On-Premise Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at 302 Main Street
Mr Whittenberg again explained that public testimony was also received for this Item at
the Planning Commission meeting of November 9, 2005 and the public heanng was
closed with the PC making recommendations for reVISions to Resolution 05-62 Staff
now presents the revised resolution Commissioner Deaton asked If the PC could
provide any guidance related to the floor plan and the bar Mr Whittenberg stated that
the PC had restncted the number of bar seats to eight He indicated If the applicant
does proceed with the project, Staff would review the plans to ensure that this condition
IS met
MOTION by O'Malley, SECOND by Roberts to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-14,
subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 05-62 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
Mr Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution Nos 05-53 and 05-62 begins a 10-day
calendar appeal penod to the City Council The Commissioner action tonight IS final
and the appeal penod begins tomorrow morning
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City of Seal Beach Plannmg Commission
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
5 Conditional Use Permit 04-4 (Indefinite Extension)
148-B Main Street (Z-Plzza)
Applicant/Owner
Request
Alan Grant/Main Street Square LP
Indefinite Extension for a previously approved Conditional
Use Permit for the operation of a walk-upl take-out only
restaurant (10 seats or less) on Main Street
Recommendation
Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-63.
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 onglnal Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was approved In June 2004, With a
number of conditions, Including two related to the Director of Public Works (DPW)
reviewing the site to determine If an additional trash enclosure would be needed and If a
bike rack would be appropnate In this area He stated that the DPW had made the
determination that both Items were necessary and the applicant has prOVided the funds
so that the City may order these two pieces of equipment.
Commissioner Questions
Commissioner Deaton asked If Staff had received any complaints about this
establishment. Mr Whittenberg reported that they had not.
Chairperson Shanks referred to Page 5 of the Staff Report and suggested that the
language used In Item 11 be revised for more c1anty
Public Heanna
Chairperson Shanks opened the public heanng.
Alan Grant stated that it has been a great first year for Z-Plzza and he looks forward to
continuing to do business In Seal Beach
There being no one else Wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed the public
heanng
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by Roberts to approve the Indefinite Extension of
Conditional Use Permit 04-4, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 05-63 as
amended
MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
Mr Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No 05-63 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal penod to the City CouncIl. The Commissioner action tOnight IS final and the
appeal penod begins tomorrow morning.
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Mitigated Negative Declaration 05-5
Conditional Use Permit 05-3
Height Vanatlon 05-5
Conditional Use Permit 05-4
Conditional Use Permit 05-13
Conditional Use Permit 05-16
- Vons
- Vons
- Sav-On
- The Dally Gnnd
- Auto Service Station
Regency Center - 901 - 1101 Pacific Coast Highway
Applicant/Owner
Request
Regency Centers
Renovation and reconstruction of the Seal Beach Shopping
Center The eXisting center contains 90,706 sq ft of retail
and commercial uses The renovation will result In a total of
103,315 sq. ft, which IS a net increase of 12,609 sq ft
Specifically, the application Includes the following requests
Adoption of Negative Declaration 05-5, Conditional Use
Permit 05-3 for Vons, including sale of alcohol and 24-hour
operations, Height Vanatlon 05-5 to allow a 7 feet Increase
in the height above the 35 feet height limit for a non-
habitable architectural feature on the proposed new Vons
market building, Conditional Use Permit 05-4 for Sav-On,
including sale of alcohol, 24-hour operations and dnve-
through lane for pharmacy service; Conditional Use Permit
05-13 for a drive-through coffee business, outdoor dining,
and dally opening hour of 5 00 am, and Conditional Use
Permit 05-16 for an automobile service station with 24-hour
operations
Recommendation.
Approval and adoption of Resolution Nos 05-67, 05-13, 05-
65, 05-14, 05-66, and 05-68 respectively, subject to
conditions
Staff Report
Mr Whittenberg delivered the staff report (Staff Report IS on file for inspection In the
Planning Department) He stated that he would address all of the requests before the
Planning Commission tOnight, and after reviewing all of the applications he would then
respond to questions from the Planning Commission, after which the public heanng
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could begin to receive comments or questions from the public on any of these
proposals. He noted that after closing the public heanng, each Item would have to be
voted on separately
Mr Whittenberg provided some background Information on the proposal for the
renovation of the eXisting Seal Beach Center and stated that the project has a number
of discretionary approvals requiring completion of an envIronmental analysIs provided
by Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 05-5, which evaluates the different
environmental Impacts of the proposed project. He explained the basIc project would
Involve demolition of several bUildings and the rebuilding of some in already place and
others In different locations He noted that this would result In a net Increase of
approximately 12,600 sq ft of new commercial area within the confines of the existing
shopping center He stated that the project will be completed In phases, with Phase 1
involving the demolition of the eXisting car wash structure and construction of a new
Sav-On Drug Store attached to the end of the existing "shop bUilding" abutting the
eXisting laundromat DemolitIon of the gas statIon will also take place at this tIme wIth
this area to be converted to the parking area for the new Sav-On Drug Store The new
store will measure approximately 15,000 sq ft and proposes 24-hour operation with
alcohol sales and a dnve thru window for pharmacy use He continued by stating that
once this work is completed a new gas station would be constructed between the
existing Shore House Cafe and the Pavlllons/Sav-On building Also, the Dally Gnnd IS
to be reconstructed with a dnve-thru Window as part of the new fuel center He
Indicated that the fuel center would be solely for gasoline sales, with no auto repair
services provided He then stated that the final phase would be the demolition of the
eXIstIng Pavlllons/Sav-On bUIlding and construction of a new 48,000 sq. ft PavIlions
Market with approximately 2,700 sq ft of new store space added to the south Side of
the current bUilding location. Mr Whittenberg explained that the loading dock for
PavIlions would be relocated from the rear of the store along Balboa Dnve to the Side of
the store facing Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) He noted the City has evaluated all of
the environmental impacts and the public comment penod for MND 05-5 ran from
October 5, 2005 to November 4, 2005, but at the request of the California Department
of Transportation (CalTrans) the comment penod was extended for 10 additional days
to November 14 In order to allow more time to review the project He stated that a
Response to Comments document was then prepared providing a wntten copy of all
comments received and written responses to each comment The Director of
Development Services then bnefly reviewed the projects as follows
Conditional Use Permit 05-3
Construct the new Vons PavIlions with alcohol
sales and 24-hour operatIon.
Allow non-habitable architecture feature for
Vons that exceeds the 35-ft height limit by 7
feet
Construct new Sav-On Drug Store with alcohol
sales, 24-hour operation, and a dnve-thru
window
Height Vanatlon 05-5
Conditional Use Permit 05-4
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Conditional Use Permit 05-13 -
Allow a drive-thru window and a 150 sq ft.
outdoor dlmng area for The Dally Grind
24-Hour operation of the service station facIlity
and convemence market
Conditional Use Permit 05-16 -
Mr Whittenberg then provided a PowerPolnt presentation of the project site and briefly
reviewed the proposed changes, noting that the reOrientation of the new loading dock
facIlities to the side of the store facing PCH should help alleviate most of the Issues
related to nOise and glare from lighting affecting the nearby residences He noted that
the City has proposed that the loading dock facIlity for both the new Sav-On and
PavIlions be fully enclosed. Commissioner Roberts asked If acoustical treatment would
be applied to the walls of the enclosed facIlities Mr Whittenberg stated that Staff has
recommended this for the Sav-On loading dock because It will be fairly close to
residences He then described the landscape features to be Included on the perimeter
and at various locations within the completed shopping center For the Dally Grind, the
Director of Development Services noted that there would not be a speaker system for
the drlve-thru window and the applicants are requesting to open for business at 5 00
a m rather than 6.00 a m He stated that Staff had met with the shopping center
owners and their architects a number of times to come up with a renovation plan that
Staff felt addressed a number of concerns expressed by residents at several community
meetings conducted since 2004 He noted that Staff believes that this has resulted In a
good plan that addresses most of the concerns expressed by the community, and Staff
has proposed conditions of approval that will address these concerns He noted that a
memorandum was provided to the Commissioners reflecting the recommendation for
inclusion of a condition restricting the hours of operation for both the Sav-On and
PavIlions loading docks to prohibit use of the docks between the hours of 9 00 pm. to
6 00 a.m and also prohibiting deliveries dUring these hours Mr Whittenberg then
explained that In discussing the Conditions of Approval with the applicant, In particular
the standard condition for all land use entitlements that states that once an approval IS
granted the applicant has one year to effectuate that approval through the Issuance of a
bUilding permit, it was noted that with the phasing of this project, there IS no certainty
that the applicant would be able to receive a building permit for the Pavilions bUilding
within one year of the date of approval He Indicated that the language for only this
particular use should be changed to reflect that the one-year time period would begin at
the date of the Issuance of the demolition permit for the eXisting Pavlllons/Sav-On
structure He then stated that Sav-On IS requesting a modification to the conditions of
approval for the sale of particular goods within the drugstore, as when the original CUP
was approved In the mid-1980's It Included a condition regarding the sale of only a
specific number of cups at a time by the drug store He conjectured that this condition
might have been Imposed to discourage the sale of cups to transients who purchased a
bottle of liquor within the shopping center and would then buy the cups to share the
liquor with other homeless individuals He reiterated that Staff has attempted to
condition this project In a manner that would address the primary Issues presented by
residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, particularly the Issue of nOise from the
loading docks He added that a haul route plan Will be approved so that trucks carrying
construction materials to the job site and demolition materials away Will be required to
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use PCH and not residential streets. Also all staging areas for both demolition and
construction will be located as far as practical from surrounding residences, and the
owners of the shopping center will be required to send out notices to the surrounding
residents of the beginning date for the work and provide the name and telephone
number for a contact person at the City and for the construction manager for the project
Commissioner Questions
Commissioner Deaton stated that the Planning Commission (PC) received a copy of a
letter from nearby residents expressing their concern with glare from proposed outdoor
lighting for the completed project Mr Whittenberg stated that one of the Mitigation
Measures requires that a Lighting Plan be submitted to the City for review and approval
prior to the Issuance of bUilding permits He indicated that this plan requires full cut-off
light fixtures, which are designed to obscure light from the surrounding residential areas
Commissioner Deaton asked about slgnage Mr Whittenberg stated that the provIsions
of the Zoning Ordinance Will govern signage for the shopping center, and the owners
have not yet submitted their sign program for review Commissioner Deaton then asked
whether the architectural feature over the PavIlions bUilding is to be lighted Mr
Whittenberg stated that Staff has not yet seen the lighting plan, but he assumes that
som-e kind of "wash lighting" would be used for this Commissioner Deaton asked If
specific hours for the use of lighting would be discussed Mr Whittenberg stated that
this has not yet been addressed, but Staff could review this as part of the lighting
approvals Commissioner Deaton then asked whether the new fa~ade for the shop
bUilding would wrap around to the rear of the structure Mr Whittenberg stated that It
would not wrap around, but additional treatment IS to be added to the rear of the
bUilding He then mentioned the issue presented of screening of roof-mounted
eqUipment and noted that whatever IS there now Will be coming down with new
equipment replacing it He indicated that the majority of this equipment would not be
vIsible from Bolsa Avenue or from street level Commissioner Deaton asked about the
required parking Mr Whittenberg stated that City Code requires 419 spaces for the
new center, which the owner has provided
Commissioner Roberts stated that one of his concerns IS whether the driveway coming
In off of PCH between the Shore House Cafe and the gas station IS adequate to
accommodate the Increase In cars entering and eXiting simultaneously He then asked
If parking IS allowed along the curb on PCH Mr Whittenberg stated that he IS not
certain Commissioner Roberts stated that If parking were allowed, he would like to see
some red striping of the curb near the driveway to provide better vIsibility for cars eXiting
the center Mr Whittenberg noted that thiS IS a state highway and CalTrans controls
PCH He indicated that Staff can request thiS, but CalTrans would have final say
Commissioner Roberts asked If the proposed setback for PavIlions along Balboa Drive
complies with City Code Mr Whittenberg noted that City Code allows commercial
buildings to be bUilt to the property line, however, In thiS case the bUilding setback IS to
be 15 feet from the property line. Commissioner Roberts asked If the Sav-On drlve-thru
Window would also be open 24 hours and whether the City would maintain the
landscaped areas along the edge of the shopping center. Mr. Whittenberg stated that
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the City would maintain these areas. As for the 24-hour Sav-On drive-thru, he noted
that the applicant would respond to this question. Mr. Whittenberg noted for the record
that Staff has received letters and e-mail messages with comments from the following
individuals:
Jim Conrad, State Farm Insurance
Clyde Huzienga, 110 Coastline Drive
John & Rosemary Schrock, 612 Balboa Drive
Stan Anderson, 632 Balboa Drive
Chairperson Shanks asked how much improvement there would be to the aesthetics on
the rear portion of the shop building. Mr. Whittenberg stated that he does not have this
information with him, and technically the PC has no authority over this portion of the
project, as none of the work to be done on the shop building requires discretionary
approvals. He noted that the parking aisles and required pedestrian access do not
allow for much architectural work in this area. He Indicated that landscaping and trees
would be provided between the property line and the low separation wall within the
parking areas.
Mr. Whittenberg stated that Shawna Shaffner from Culbertson, Adams & Associates
(CM) is present tonight to respond to questions. CM prepared the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) and assisted Staff in preparing the responses to comments.
Public Hearina
Chairperson Shanks opened the public hearing.
Mr. Erwin Bucy of Regency Centers stated that a lot of time has gone into addressing
the issues expressed by surrounding residents and to assisting current business
tenants to continue to operate during the remodel and reconstruction phases of the
project. He provided a brief history of the process that resulted in the proposed project
as presented tonight, and then proceeded to respond to questions presented by the PC,
beginning with the architectural feature. He explained that this was proposed by
Pavilions to encourage the use of both the front and rear parking areas by customers.
He noted that there would be architectural lighting on the building but none within the
tower feature. He proceeded to describe the process by which the relocation for The
Daily Grind was determined, indicating that the new location should prove to be
successful. Regarding the rear elevation for the shop building, Mr. Bucy stated that
aesthetics would be adequately addressed to help break up the mass of building. He
then indicated that if the demand were there Sav-On would propose to have 24-hour
operation of the drive-thru pharmacy. He stated that the HV AC units on top of the roofs
will be replaced with new units and he proposed that he work with Staff to agree on the
type of screening to be used to address concerns. He emphasized that Regency
Centers is committed to making this asset a long-term benefit for the community. He
noted that the architect is present tonight to respond to questions and representatives
from both Sav-On and Vons are also present.
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Commissioner Roberts restated his concerns about traffic flow in and out of the center
at the PCH exits. Mr. Sucy stated that from a site planning standpoint the fuel center
operates as a part of Pavilions, who is making a huge investment in this project, and
thIs had a lot to do with determining its location. He stated that Mr. Greg Pulaski,
representative for Vons, could also respond to this if the PC so desires. Mr. Sucy noted
that The Daily Grind would be increasing its square footage from 150 sq. ft. to 950 sq.
ft., and have both indoor and outdoor seating. Commissioner Deaton stated her main
concern is with lighting and screening of roof equipment. She asked if Regency would
work to screen the view from residents' upstairs windows or simply from street level.
Mr. Sucy stated that currently they have screened according the City Code, but he is
willing to work with Staff to screen the units to make them aesthetically pleasing.
Stan Anderson spoke in favor of the renovation project, as it will keep residents
shopping within town. He noted that Regency has been very accommodating in
working with Staff and the existing tenants at the center. He recommended approval.
Eric Hull, representative of Tait & Associates, spoke on behalf of Sav-On Drugs. He
stated that as a tenant at this location since 1975, Sav-On is excited to have the
opportunity to continue to do business in the community and within the remodeled
center. He emphasized that the loading dock area would be enclosed and the
drive-thru would be a single lane with no external speaker system. He indicated that
most Sav-Ons that are approved for 24-hour service do operate the drive-thru according
to demand, which is usually less than 24 hours.
Sam Schenk, real estate manager for Vons, spoke in support of the project and
reiterated that as Mr. Sucy has stated, Regency has worked hard to improve the project
as much as possible and present a plan that balances the needs of the surrounding
residents as well as the community. He noted that since Vons has agreed to relocate
the loading dock that as part of the CUP approval Vons not be required to provide an
enclosed dock. He indicated that the report from the sound engineer shows that the
attenuation level on noise will be so slight that it would be of negligible affect on the
addItional noise that might be saved by a fully enclosed loading dock. Mr. Schenk also
noted that no other shopping centers within the city have enclosed loading docks. He
stated that although Vons would be willing to relocate the recycling compactor to the
rear of the building, and although this has not yet been determined, Vons will attempt to
keep it off the PCH side for aesthetic reasons. He noted that these recycling centers
are state-mandated. Chairperson Shanks asked about where trash bins for the market
are to be located. Mr. Whittenberg pointed out the location of the trash enclosures to be
located at the southeast corner of the building and noted that Staff would prefer that
both the recycling compactor and the trash enclosures be located at the rear of the
building. Mr. Schenk stated that due to safety concerns with the public going behind the
loading dock, the recycling compactor has been incorporated to the best of Vons ability.
He stated that Vons would attempt to locate the trash enclosures for both Pavilions and
the shop building at the rear of the shop building.
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CommiSSioner O'Malley asked what the major objection IS to enclosing the loading
dock Mr Schenk stated that the sound attenuation would not Justify the additional cost
of enclosing the dock Chairperson Shanks noted that enclosing the dock would also be
aesthetic, as It would not normally face a major highway Mr Schenk stated that
perhaps a gated fence or something to screen the loading dock could be used
Commissioner Roberts added that If the nOise study proves to be wrong, It would be
difficult to enclose the dock after the fact He again InqUired about the dnveways near
the gas station Mr Schenk stated that Regency's concern was With managing traffiC
coming out of the fuel center given the bamer of the 7 parking spaces to the northwest
of the station. He Indicated that the plan IS to have all westbound customer traffiC enter
from the dnveway closest to the PavIlions and eXit via the dnveway between the Shore
House Cafe and the fuel center Another option would be to shorten the 7 parking
spaces to make them compact parking, and thiS would allow more room for cars eXiting
the fuel station
Jeff Clarke, a resident of Marble Cove Way, referred to the Response To Comments
document and stated that having an enclosed loading dock IS Important He noted that
his home IS close to the back of the eXisting loading dock and by far the biggest source
of nOise from the dock has been the back-up beepers on the cargo trucks, as opposed
to the trucks Idling as indicted in the nOise study. Mr. Clark also recommended limiting
the hours for demolition to help cut down on nOise and noxious emissions. He also
noted that the proposed location for the fuel center IS fine and asked that the PC not
recommend moving It to another location Within the center Commissioner Deaton
asked what hours Mr Clarke would recommend for limiting demolition Mr. Clark stated
that his concern IS With demolition proceeding until 8 00 P m Commissioner Roberts
pOinted out that the schedule reflects that demolition will take approximately 30 days
Art Warner, a resident of Marble Cove Way, reiterated Mr Clarke's comments regarding
the back-up beepers, and added the opening and clOSing of truck doors, unloading
cargo on metal racks, etc , as being the main sources of nOise from the loading dock
He stated that trash pick-up IS also a major source of nOise, which was not addressed In
the nOise study He emphaSized that the loading dock must be enclosed and must
Include sound attenuation panels
Joel Hams, owner/operator of the Union 76 gas station to be demolished, stated that
the proposed new fuel center IS a bad plan and Commissioner Roberts IS correct In
stating his concerns about ingress and egress He noted that thiS would not be
condUCive to sales He Indicated that his Union 76 station was paYing $250,000 In
annual sales tax revenue and had been reconstructed In June 1983 Into a modern
faCIlity With a real fayade and new double-walled storage tanks were Installed in1996
He stated that the cost of putting In the new station Will be phenomenal, and he thinks
It'S a shame to destroy his modern gas station and eliminate two driveways to make
room for 24 parking spaces, and construct another gas station In the middle of the
center He suggested moving the Shore House Cafe to the proposed gas station
location and allow the Union 76 to remain He ended by thanking the community for
allOWing him to do business at thiS location for so many years
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Clyde Huzlenga, 1110 Coastline Drive, stated that his home backs up to Bolsa Avenue
He expressed his concerns over the aesthetics of the rear of the shop bUilding, which
faces the back of his home, noting that the new fac;ade wIll not go around the bUilding
He questioned not wanting a loading dock along Balboa Drive, yet plaCing one to the
rear of the new Sav-On bUilding facing Bolsa Avenue. With regard to the Height
Variation (HV), he emphasized that there should be no lit signs or other lighting on thiS
structure
John Schock, 612 Balboa Drive, stated that his main concerns are with the amount of
light to be projected from the new center and with the HV, which he believes to be
excessive He noted that the new Vons bUilding will be almost twice as high as the
current bUilding and thiS will essentially be the view from hiS home He then indicated
that the Staff Report Includes no mention of lighting standards to be applied to the
project He suggested that a baseline study and a planning study be done to determine
whether there would be too much light. Chairperson Shanks noted that the PC has
been very Involved in studYing lighting, primarily within the Main Street Specific Plan
(MSSP) area, and IS very knowledgeable and conscIous of the Issue of lighting He
assured the public that the PC would not allow lighting that would be obtrUSive to
surrounding residents
Jeff DaVIS stated that the lighting problem IS of concern to many residents, and the
lighting for the new shopping center should be tied into the standards for the MSSP
area.
Erwin Bucy noted the Sav-On would only be receiving 2 deliveries per week as opposed
to PavIlions, which would receive more frequent deliveries in a week He stated that
only high quality materials are being used In the construction of this shopping center
and a lot of time went Into selectIng and matching the materials, as well as Into the
preparation of landscape plans He reiterated that Regency would work with Staff to
ensure that an acceptable lighting plan IS created. Commissioner Deaton expressed
appreciation for Regency's willingness to work with staff in resolving concerns She
asked If a sign program IS to be presented Mr Bucy stated that a draft of the sign plan
is to be submitted with the objective of creating more consIstency In the center slgnage
Commissioner Deaton asked whether a lighting plan IS also to be submitted Mr Bucy
stated that this will be addressed within the sign criteria and a photometric plan for
lighting for the entire center IS also to be submitted to Staff for review
Commissioner O'Malley asked If the fuel center IS to be placed at the specifIed location
because of ItS association with PaVIlions He questioned why It was not placed on the
corner where the Union 76 station currently SitS Mr Bucy stated that the fuel center Will
act to generate more sales for the supermarket and IS an Important component of Vons'
bUSiness Commissioner O'Malley expressed hiS concern with the functionality and
accessibility of the fuel center.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed the public
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CommiSSioner Deaton asked If there were a way to resolve the Issue of Ingress and
egress for the fuel center Mr Whittenberg stated that he doesn't believe there IS an
alternative He noted that the 7 parking spaces to the northwest of the fuel center could
be shortened for use by compact cars He explained that the Irregular shape of the
property and the way It narrows on the northwest end limits the options He noted that
leaving the fuel station on the corner where it IS now would not allow for the relocation of
Sav-On Drugs, as the new bUilding would directly abut the rear of the service station
bUilding He indicated that after looking at several different options, this proved to be
the best layout.
Commissioner Roberts noted that perhaps Regency could do something to soften the
appearance of the rear fac;ade of the shop bUilding to prOVide a better aesthetiC He
then indicated that he would vote for the enclosed loading docks, and suggested that
the Issue of lighting be discussed at a community meeting. He ended by noting that the
request for the HV IS reasonable and he would vote to approve. Mr Whittenberg
clanfled that the request from Regency was for 44 feet, and City Code only allows 7 feet
above the heIght limIt of 35 feet for this zone, so the request for approval IS for 42 feet
high to the peak of the roof
Chairperson Shanks commented that the City has made a major effort to work With the
developer to address the concerns of nelghbonng reSidents He added that when
complete the project will be one of which the community could be proud
Mr Whittenberg suggested adding a condItIon to HV 05-5 that there shall be no signage
on the Pavilions structure above the 35-foot height limit He then stated that Staff could
eaSily accommodate a community meeting on the lighting plan, however, the approvals
for all of the structures have a one-year review penod, and perhaps after expenenclng
the lighting for one year, nearby reSidents would have a better feel for any Issues With
lighting, and these can be addressed at the public heanng for the one-year review.
Commissioner Deaton asked if a public heanng could be held on the lighting plan Mr
Whittenberg stated that this IS pOSSible, and thIs can be Included as a condition of
approval He added that the same result could probably be achieved by sending a
notice to surrounding reSidents of a date for a community meeting He cautioned that
the PC might not Wish to be in a pOSition of formally reviewing and approving a lighting
plan Commissioner Deaton stated that she would be In favor of reviewing a lighting
plan
Commissioner Roberts stated that he would rather keep this 'at a community meeting
level, which prOVide for better dialogue Mr Whittenberg stated that the PC could
conduct a study session to review the lighting plan, Without haVing a formal public
hearing The PC was in agreement with this option Mr Whittenberg recommended
modifYing Mitigation Measure A-2 on Resolution 05-67 for MND 05-5 to Include the
following text
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"Prior to Staff approval of said plan, a Study Session shall be conducted
by the Planning Commission to allow for public review and comment on
the Lighting Plan."
Commissioner Deaton asked if review of the Sign Program could also be included as a
condition of approval. Mr. Whittenberg stated that Regency could not be conditioned to
do this and the PC would simply have to accept Regency's statement that they would
submit a sign program.
Chairperson Shanks called for a motion to approve MND 05-5 with the following
changes to Resolution 05-67:
Add Mitigation Measure N-11 to read:
"Loading dock area shall not be utilized between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m. Deliveries shall not be permitted during those hours."
Modify Mitigation Measure A-2 to include the following text:
"Prior to Staff approval of said plan, a Study Session shall be conducted
by the Planning Commission to allow for public review and comment on
the Lighting Plan. "
Mr. Whittenberg asked if the PC wished to restrict the hours for construction as
discussed by Jeff Clarke. He noted that restricting the hours might create a longer
timetable for completion of the project, and his experience shows that most construction
crews will stop work at the latest by 5:00 p.m.
Commissioner Roberts suggested that the public hearing be re-opened to address this
question.
Chairperson Shanks re-opened the public hearing.
Mr. Sucy proposed that for the demolition only the hours be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., as Regency would like to get the demolition and reconstruction of the
Pavilions building done as quickly as possible.
Mr. Abbe noted that any member of the public should now be permitted to comment
only on the topic of the change in the permitted hours for demolition.
Mr. Whittenberg confirmed that only the demolition hours for Saturdays would be from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed the public
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Mr Whittenberg advised that for Mitigation Measure N-1 the text be revised to read
"For demo/Jtion actIvitIes the hours wIll be from 7'00 a m to 6'00 pm
Monday through Friday, and from 8.00 a m to 6'00 pm on Saturday, wIth
no demolitIon activity permitted on Sunday or holidays ConstructIon
actiVIties will be from 7 00 a m to 8:00 p m. Monday through Fnday, and
from 8'00 a.m. to 8'00 p m on Saturday, wIth no construction activIty
perrmtted on Sunday or holidays. "
MOTION by Roberts, SECOND by O'Malley to approve Mitigated Negative Declaration
05-5 and adoption of Resolution 05-67 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
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Chairperson Shanks called for a motion to approve CUP 05-3 with the following
changes to the conditions of approval for Resolution 05-13
"Loading dock area shall not be utIlized between the hours of 9.00 pm. to
6'00 a.m. De/Jveries shall not be permItted dunng those hours"
Mr Whittenberg noted that Condition No 33 must be revised to read as follows
"This Conditional Use Permit shall become null and vOId unless exercIsed
wIthin one (1) year of the date of Issuance of a demo/Jtlon permit by the
BUIlding Department for the structure at 1101 PaCIfic Coast HIghway, or
such extensIon of time as may be granted-by the Planning CommIssIon
pursuant to a wntten request for extensIon submItted to the Department of
Development ServIces a mInimum of nmety (90) days pnor to such
expIration date."
MOTION by Roberts; SECOND by O'Malley to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-3
and adoption of Resolution 05-13 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
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Ladner
Mr Whittenberg reminded the PC to that the condition stating that there shall be no
slgnage allowed on the PaVIlions structure above the 35-foot height limit would be
added
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MOTION by Roberts, SECOND by O'Malley to approve Height Vanatlon 05-5 and
adoption of Resolution 05-65 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
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Chairperson Shanks called for a motion to approve CUP 05-4 with the following addition
to the conditions of approval for Resolution 05-14.
"Loading dock area shall not be utilized between the hours of 9.00 P m. to
6.00 a m Delivenes shall not be perrmtted durmg those hours"
Mr Whittenberg also noted a change to Condition No 10 to read as follows.
"All cups, glasses, or SImilar receptacles commonly used for the drmklng
of beverages, sold, furnished, or given away at the petitioners premises
must be sold in their onglnal multi-container package. "
MOTION by O'Malley, SECOND by Deaton to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-4 and
adoption of Resolution 05-14 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
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Chairperson Shanks called for a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-13 With
the following addition to the conditions of approval for Resolution 05-66
"For demolItIon activities the hours wIll be from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and from 8 00 a m to 6.00 P m on Saturday, with
no demolition actiVIty permitted on Sunday or holidays. ConstructIon
actiVItIes WIll be from 7.00 a m. to 8.00 P m Monday through Fnday, and
from 8'00 a.m to 8.00 pm on Saturday, With no construction activity
permItted on Sunday or holIdays. "
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by Roberts to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-13
and adoption of Resolution 05-66 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Chairperson Shanks called for a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-16 with
the following addition to the conditions of approval for Resolution 05-68.
"For demolition activities the hours will be from 7'00 a.m. to 6:00 pm
Monday through Fnday, and from 8.00 a m to 6'00 pm. on Saturday, with
no demolition activity permitted on Sunday or holidays Construction
activities will be from 700 a m to 8.00 p.m Monday through Friday, and
from 8:00 a m to 8.00 p.m on Saturday, With no construction activity
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MOTION by Roberts, SECOND by O'Malley to approve Conditional Use Permit 05-16
and adoption of Resolution 05-68 as amended
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Mr Abbe adVised that the adoption of Resolution Nos 05-67, 05-13, 05-65, 05-14,
05-66, and 05-68 beginS a 10-day calendar appeal period to the City Council The
Commissioner action tOnight IS final and the appeal penod beginS tomorrow morning
Mr Bucy thanked Staff and nelghbonng residents for their cooperation and assistance
In working on thiS project. He also thanked all the tenants of the Seal Beach Center for
their patience and cooperation.
Commissioner Roberts stated that thiS was a very complete and well-documented MND
and thanked CAA for their work.
Chairperson Shanks called for a bnef recess The meeting recessed at 9 50 P m
The meeting reconvened at 10 03 P m
7 Zone Text Amendment 05-3
Main Street Specific Plan Area
Applicant/Owner
Request
City of Seal Beach
Adoption of new definitions relating to signs, adoption of new
general provision for all signs; adoption of new on-premise
sign standards Within the Main Street Specific Plan Zone,
and adoption of City Council policy statement on "General
DeSign GUidelines For Signs - Main Street SpeCific Plan
Area.
Recommendation
Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-54
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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 proposed sign standards would apply specifically to the Main Street
Specific Plan (MSSP) Zone, but a number of amendments have also been added to add
new definitions that will apply citywide, as well as a number of maintenance and
construction standards that Will also apply citYWide He indicated that what is before the
PC tOnight IS for approval of a recommendation to City Council (CC) to amend the City
sign standards as set forth In Resolution 05-54 as well as Resolution 05-64
recommending adoption of a City Council Policy Statement on "General Design
GUidelines for Signs - Main Street Specific Plan Area," to help address some of the
Issues discussed dunng the study seSSions, but that the PC felt were not appropriate to
attempt to codify Into the ordinance Itself He noted that the Policy Statement would be
provided to sign designers and property owners for their use In considering new sign
plans and programs
Mr Abbe stated that attorneys state Wide have been presenting law SUitS against city
sign ordinances, and because freedom of speech IS a "fundamental nght," when the
attorneys sue they receive a fee, so It is important to carefully review this document to
ensure that the City IS protected He referred to Page 21, Paragraph g. of the Staff
Report and recommended changing the text from "Restaurant Menu Signs" to
"Restaurant Menu and Similar Display Box Signs," as this cannot be limited to menus
He then referred to sub-divIsion (2) under this same paragraph and recommended that
the follOWing text be eliminated.
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of the menu utIlized by the establIshment"
In subdivIsion (3), Mr. Abbe recommended deleting the word "restaurant"
Commissioner Roberts referred to the section of the Staff Report regarding standards
for the political aspects of commercial and non-commercial signs, With one of the
recommendations proposing that the sign be replaced every 60 days, recognizing that
these types of signs being constructed of cardboard type matenals would detenorate
over a penod of time He asked If this were appropnate Mr Abbe stated that the City
does have the authonty to condition the "quality and appearance" of the signs
Public HeannQ
Chairperson Shanks opened the public heanng
Jeff DavIs stated that slgnage IS about light and he does not believe that Old Town
should look like a circus or carnival He discouraged gansh, bnght lighting and
indicated that he does not expect eXisting merchants to change their slgnage, but this
should be done over a penod of time as new merchants come Into the city He
disagreed With the reports determination that lighting on a sign of up to 45 candelas IS a
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low level of light He said he has no objection to neon but objects to fluorescent lighting,
and standard for candelas should range from 15-20 maximum
There being no one else wIshing to speak, ChaIrperson Shanks closed the public
heanng
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Deaton stated that she has had a lot of Input from the community on thiS
matter and the general opinion IS that the main problem IS the use of bright channel
lettenng on slgnage. She proposed lowerrng the maxImum candelas to 20 per square
foot rather than the proposed 35, as thiS would minimize the amount of glare even when
neon IS used
Commissioner Roberts stated that he could agree with limiting the candelas to 20 per
square foot. He added that although the policy statement notes thiS, he would like to
see a ban on flashing or blinking lights Included In the City ordinance Mr Whittenberg
explained that currently the Sign Code does not allow these types of sIgns Mr Abbe
quoted from Section 28-1801 of the City Code, which states "The following signs shall
not be permitted In the City 1 Signs which Incorporate any manner of flashing,
movIng, or IntermIttent lighting" The Commission was In agreement that the above-
noted text In the Code should be replaced With the text used In the Policy Statement
Mr Abbe recommended adding the following text rather than replaCing the existing text
""Moreover, sign illumination shall not blink, flutter, or change light
intensity, brightness, or color. "
CommissIoner Deaton asked If window signs would also be limited to the candela level
as proposed Mr. Whittenberg confirmed that they would Commissioner Deaton stated
that If a business has a lighted fac;ade sign of 20 candelas and a Window sign of 20
candelas, thiS would equal 40 candelas Mr Whittenberg stated that the light intensity
level of signs would not be cumulative Commissioner Deaton countered that thIS would
stili create more light and she proposed that something should be done to limit Window
signs If the business already has a lighted fac;ade sign Mr. Whittenberg stated that the
policy could be changed, If the PC determined to do so Commissioner O'Malley
suggested including a maximum restnctlon of candelas per bUilding Mr Whittenberg
stated that Staff would have to discuss thiS With the lighting consultant He then
explained that the Code IS not constructed to deal with the volume of light, but With the
intensity of light from a sign Chairperson Shanks added that CommissIoner Deaton
has made some good recommendations, however, the difficulty IS that the bUilding and
slgnage at Main Street Square has changed, and problems anse when you break a
bUIlding up Into smaller busIness Units. He noted that the Ordinance states that any
future projects of thiS kind will have to receive approval of a sign program from the PC
Mr Whittenberg noted that permanent Window signs cannot be Illuminated, however,
permanent Illuminated neon signs With a transparent background are allowed in a
Window area Within 5-feet of the storefront window. He Indicated that a separate lumen
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standard could be set for window neon signs and a separate standard for building signs
Commissioner Roberts recommended limiting the lumens to 10 or 15 for window neon
signs Commissioner Deaton stated that since the neon signs can be reo stated , she
would agree wIth limIting these signs to 10, however, she does believes that the neon
"Open" signs should continue to be allowed Commissioner Roberts stated that 10
might be too dim Commissioner Deaton conceded to leave the policy as IS, except for
decreasing the maximum candelas to 20 per square foot. Mr Abbe asked if this would
also apply to the slgnage along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Commissioner Deaton
asked If the 70-candela maximum for PCH applied to the bUilding sign only or also to
signs on the street line Mr Whittenberg clanfied that this level would apply to bUilding
signs onented toward PCH
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by O'Malley to recommend to the City Council approval
of Zone Text Amendment 05-3 and adoption of Resolution 05-54 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
Chairperson Shanks commented that the policy statement was an excellent Idea and
would be very useful in representing what people want to see in Old Town and along
Main Street
Commissioner Deaton complimented Staff on the work done on thIS Issue and thanked
Staff for hlnng the lighting consultant to complete the study on Main Street signs
CommIssioners Roberts and O'Malley stated that they were happy With the Policy
Statement as written
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by Roberts to recommend to the City Council adoption
of a City Council Policy Statement on "General Design guidelines for Signs - MaIn
Street Specific Plan Area," and adoption of Resolution 05-64 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
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Ladner
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr Whittenberg Wished the members of the Planning Commission a Happy Holiday
Season.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Roberts wished the members of the Planning Commission a happy and
safe Holiday Season.
Commissioner Deaton stated that she would not be in attendance at the meeting of
January 4, 2006, as she will be traveling. Mr. Whittenberg suggested canceling the
January 4 meeting, since Staff has only one item scheduled for that agenda. The
Commission was in agreement. Mr. Abbe called for a motion to cancel the meeting.
MOTION by Roberts; SECOND by O'Malley to cancel the scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of January 4, 2006.
MOTION CARRIED:
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Shanks adjourned the meeting at 11 :00 p.m. to the meeting of January 18,
2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secret ry
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on January 18, 2006, approved t~utes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of Wednesday, December 7,2005. .
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