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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for July 6, 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
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City Hall office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed noon to 1 :00 p.m.
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need assistance to attend this meeting please telephone the City Clerk's Office at
least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 431-2527.
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Copies of staff reports and/or written materials on each agenda item are on file in
the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public inspection.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of July 6, 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 proceedinas are recorded.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for July 6, 2005
7:30 p.m.
I.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
ROLL CALL
III. WELCOME TO COMMISSIONER O'MALLEY
IV. 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.
V.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by
one motion unless prior to enactment, a member of the Planning Commission,
staff, or the public requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2005.
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2005.
VII. SCHEDULED MATTERS
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
. 3. Height Variation 05-1
1307 Ocean Avenue
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of July 6, 2005
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Julie Konowitz & Kim Shearer
To construct a covered roof access structure (CRAS) in
excess of the 25 feet height limit. Specifically, the
CRAS would exceed the height limit by approximately 5
feet.
Recommendation: Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-32.
4. Variance 05-4
B-106 Surfside
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Charles Degele
To approve an open stairway from the first floor to
second floor in the 3-foot side setback in conjunction
with a new single family residence adjacent to the
10-foot wide common area walkway, where the Seal
Beach Zoning Code requires a side setback of 3 feet.
This application also includes a Height Variation
request to construct a covered roof access structure
(CRAS) in excess of the 35-foot height limit.
Specifically, the CRAS would exceed the height limit by
approximately 4 feet.
Recommendation: Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-33.
IX. STAFF CONCERNS
X. COMMISSION CONCERNS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Cfty of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of July 6, 2005
2005 AQenda Forecast
Study Session - Proposed General Plan Land Use Amendment, Zone Change &
Development Requests - Residential Use of Accurate Metal Property
Planned Sign Program 05-1 311 Main Street
Minor Plan Review 05-7 50 Riversea Road
GPA 05-1, Zone Change 05-1, Tentative Parcel Map 2004-106 Surfside
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of July 6,2005
Chairperson Ladner called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. The meeting was held in the City
Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.1
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Ladner, Commissioners Deaton, Roberts, and Shanks
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Christy Teague, Senior Planner
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: O'Malley
Mr. Whittenberg noted that it would be appropriate to excuse Commissioner O'Malley
from tonight's meeting as he had previously indicated that he would not be in
attendance tonight.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to excuse Commissioner O'Malley from the
Planning Commission meeting of July 6, 2005.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Ladner, Deaton, Roberts, and Shanks
None
O'Malley
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Shanks requested that Item Nos. 1 and 2 be removed from the Consent
Calendar.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Deaton to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1
AYES: Ladner, Deaton, Roberts, and Shanks
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Ladner opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Ladner closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2005.
Commissioner Deaton noted she would abstain from voting on this item, as she was not
present at the meeting of June 8, 2005.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Roberts to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 8,
2005 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3-0-1-1
Ladner, Roberts, and Shanks
None
O'Malley
Deaton
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2005.
Commissioner Shanks abstained from voting on this item, as he was not present for the
meeting of June 22, 2005.
MOTION by Roberts; SECOND by Deaton to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 22,
2005 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3-0-1-1
Ladner, Deaton, and Roberts
None
O'Malley
Shanks
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Height Variation 05-1
1307 Ocean Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Julie Konowitz & Kim Shearer
To construct a covered roof access structure (CRAS) in
excess of the 25 feet height limit. Specifically, the CRAS
would exceed the height limit by approximately 5 feet.
Recommendation:
Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-32.
Staff Report
Ms. Teague delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department.) She provided some background information on this item and
noted that the applicant is proposing to extend the Covered Roof Access Structure
(CRAS) 5 feet 3 inches above the height limit. She briefly reviewed the guidelines for
CRAS, which allow these structures to extend up to 7 feet above the height limit when
they meet specific criteria, as listed on Pages 3 and 4 of the Staff Report. She
explained that the plans submitted showed that a portion of the CRAS would cover the
storage shed, and Staff has conditioned the approval to require that the CRAS cover the
stairs to the roof deck only and not cover the storage shed area. Another condition of
approval is that the storage area not exceed the 25-foot height limit. She noted that
Staff has received no comments in favor of or in opposition to this request, and Staff
recommends approval of Resolution 05-32.
Commissioner Questions
Commissioner Roberts confirmed that the applicant is in agreement with the condition of
approval related to the storage area. Ms. Teague stated that the applicant has agreed
to this condition.
Public Hearinq
Chairperson Ladner opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Jim Gallagher, stated that he is in agreement with the conditions of
approval, and stated that there would be no problem in redesigning the portion of the
roof over the storage area.
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There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Ladner closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Comments
None.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to approve Height Variation 05-1 and adopt
Resolution 05-32 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Ladner, Deaton, Roberts, and Shanks
None
O'Malley
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 05-32 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
4. Variance 05-4
Height Variation 05-2
B-106 Surfside
Applicant/Owner:
Request:
Charles Degele
To approve an open stairway from the first floor to second
floor in the 3-foot side setback in conjunction with a new
single family residence adjacent to the 1 O-foot wide common
area walkway, where the Seal Beach Zoning Code requires
a side setback of 3 feet. This application also includes a
Height Variation request to construct a covered roof access
structure (CRAS) in excess of the 35-foot height limit.
Specifically, the CRAS would exceed the height limit by
approximately 4 feet.
Recommendation:
Approval and adoption of Resolution 05-33 and 05-36,
res pective Iy.
Staff Report
Ms. Teague delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department.) She provided some background information on this item and
stated that Staff has received no comments in favor of or in opposition to this
application. She noted that Staff received a letter of support from Surfside Colony for
both Variance (VAR) 05-4 and Height Variation (HV) 05-2. She reported that the
property at B-106 Surfside is unique because it is adjacent to a 10-foot wide common
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area walkway between Row Band C that serves as the only beach access between
these rows and does affect four properties. She indicated that Staff has requested that
Surfside Colony consider modifying the Code to address these four parcels, and,
although generally supportive, they did not wish to pursue this at this time. She stated
that the applicant proposes constructing a stairway from the first to second floor within
the 3-foot side yard setback, and although the Code does allow construction of a 6-foot
high block wall within this setback area, this would impede the open view along the
beach access walkway and Surfside Colony has expressed a preference that the
walkway maintain the open view. She then explained that another unique feature of this
parcel is that it has a fire hydrant at the corner of the property directly adjacent to the
garage. She stated that Staff recommends approval of VAR 05-4.
Commissioner Questions
Commissioner Shanks asked if the existing stairways as shown in the photographs are
within the 10-foot beach access common area. Mr. Degele stated that homes in Row A
have a special provision that allows staircases to the second floors to be constructed
within this area without approval of a Variance. Commissioner Shanks asked if Mr.
Degele's stairway would extend the same distance into the common walkway area. Mr.
Degele confirmed that it would.
Public Hearino
Chairperson Ladner opened the public hearing.
Mr. Degele stated that he would be happy to respond to any questions from the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Deaton stated that she had met with Mr. Degele last week and had
requested that he contact Surfside Colony to clarify what the definition of an open
stairway would be. She noted that Mr. Degele's stairway would have risers, which she
feels would be appropriate as he has small children. Mr. Degele stated that he had
spoken with Judy Norton of Surfside Colony and sh~ contacted a member of the Board
of Directors, who indicated that the preference is that other than pillars to support the
staircase, they should have no obstructions underneath the stairs or the landing. He
noted that Surfside has no objection to the risers, but they do prefer open handrails.
Commissioner Deaton noted that a few doors down from B-106 a resident has
constructed a completely enclosed structure, without approval of a Variance, and this
type of structure does create a tunnel type of feel.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Ladner closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Whittenberg confirmed that the plans as submitted comply with both the approval
letter from Surfside Colony and the discussion tonight.
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MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Roberts to approve Variance 05-4 and adopt
Resolution 05-33 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Ladner, Deaton, Roberts, and Shanks
None
O'Malley
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 05-33 begins a 1 O-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
Height Variation 05-2
8-106 Surfside
Staff Report
Ms. Teague delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department.) She provided some background information on this item and on
noted that the applicant is proposing to extend the Covered Roof Access Structure
(CRAS) approximately 4 feet above the height limit. She stated that the material to be
used in constructing the CRAS would be identical to that used for the residence. She
said the proposal meets all of the criteria for a CRAS and Staff recommends approval of
HV 05-2.
Chairperson Ladner opened the public hearing.
Mr. Degele stated that he would be happy to respond to any questions from the
Commissioners.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Ladner closed the public
hearing.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Roberts to approve Height Variation 05-2 and adopt
Resolution 05-36 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Ladner, Deaton, Roberts, and Shanks
None
O'Malley
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 05-36 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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STAFF CONCERNS
None.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Roberts requested an update on the Rossmoor Center Project. Mr.
Whittenberg reported that no discussion with the developers has occurred within the last
3-4 months. He indicated that the property owners plan to present a revised plan,
receive feedback from potential tenants for any further revisions, and subsequently
submit the revised plans to Staff.
Commissioner Deaton inquired about the next study session for Main Street Specific
Plan Zone sign standards. Mr. Whittenberg stated that Staff had intended to conduct
another session at the July 20,2005 Planning Commission meeting; however, there are
a number of public hearing items scheduled for that meeting date, and the study
session may have to be moved forward to the second meeting in August 2005.
Commissioner Deaton then asked if Staff had any idea of what the new use for Corner
Drug would be. Mr. Whittenberg stated that currently Staff has received no information
on this.
Commissioner Shanks requested a status on the Vons Shopping Center. Mr.
Whittenberg stated that Staff has had a number of discussions with Regency Centers
and has made recommendations for the design for the new center. He indicated that
Regency has shared these recommendations with the major tenants, but Staff is not
aware whether these tenants are in agreement. He noted that the last proposal was to
completely demolish the existing Vons/Sav-On building and construct a new Vons
Market and construct the new Sav-On on the former car wash site, with the existing
shop building receiving an exterior remodel only.
Commissioner Shanks then inquired about the Seal Beach Inn and Garden property.
Mr. Whittenberg stated that there are no new developments.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Ladner adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secret
Planning Department
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APPROVAL
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Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2005
The Commission on July 20, 2005, approved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, July 6, 2005. ~.
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