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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of May 17, 2006
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for May 17, 2006
7:30 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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
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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
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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. RECEIVE AND FILE' April 2006 Building ActiVity Report
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Apn119, 2006
3. RECEIVE AND FILE: Information Reports Re:
"12 Myths About Downtown"
"An Ounce of Prevention: Best Practices For Making Informed Land Use
Decisions"
"Everyday Ethics For Local Officials.
"Conflicts of Interest and Other Legal Considerations For Planners and
Lawyers"
. "Livability 101: What Makes A Community Livable?"
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of May 17, 2006
4. Minor Plan Review 06-4
94 Welcome Lane
Applicant/Owner:
Tracy L. Jones I Seal Beach Affordable Housing Corp
Request:
To remodel and add a 108 square foot open deck area
to the first floor and add a new, 522 square foot second
floor living area with a 126 square foot deck to an
existing trailer in the Seal Beach Trailer Park The
overall height Will be less than 25 feet and the proposed
structure will provide a total of 1,062 square feet of
living space and 234 square feet of outdoor deck area
Recommendation
Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 06-18 as presented.
VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Conditional Use Permit 06-1
3005 Old Ranch Parkway (Spaghettini Grill)
Applicant/Owner: Cary Hardwick I Equity Office Properties
Request: To remodel the outdoor patio area, add 639 square feet
including a new stage area, and complete exterior
modifications to an eXisting restaurant.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 06-19 as presented.
VIII STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X. ADJOURNMENT
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2006 Aaenda Forecast
Minor Plan Review 06-5
Tentative Parcel Map 2006-160
Conditional Use Permit 06-4
Study Session - Historic Preservation
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of May 17, 2006
Chairperson Shanks called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:30 p m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. 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, Ladner, O'Malley, and
Roberts.
Also
Present. Deoartment of Develooment Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Christy Teague, Senior Planner
Dam Wray, Planning Intern
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: None.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Ladner; SECOND by Deaton to approve the Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Shanks, Deaton, Ladner, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Shanks opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed oral communications.
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. RECEIVE AND FILE: Apnl 2006 Building Activity Report
2. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Apnl19, 2006
3 RECEIVE AND FILE: Information Reports Re:
"12 Myths About Downtown"
"An Ounce of Prevention: Best Practices For Making Informed Land Use
Decisions"
"Everyday Ethics For Local Officials"
"Conflicts of Interest and Other Legal Considerations For Planners and Lawyers"
"Livability 101; What Makes A Community Livable?"
4. Minor Plan Review 06-4
94 Welcome Lane
ApplicanUOwner: Tracy L. Jones I Seal Beach Affordable Housing Corp.
Request: To remodel and add a 108 square foot open deck area to the
first floor and add a new, 522 square foot second floor living
area with a 126 square foot deck to an existing trailer In the
Seal Beach Trailer Park. The overall height will be less than
25 feet and the proposed structure will provide a total of
1,062 square feet of living space and 234 square feet of
outdoor deck area.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
06-18 as presented.
MOTION by O'Malley; SECOND by Ladner to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Shanks, Deaton, Ladner, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
None
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 06-18 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City CouncIl. The CommiSSioner action tOnight is final and the
appeal penod begins tomorrow morning.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
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1 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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3 5. Conditional Use Permit 06-1
4 3005 Old Ranch Parkway (Spaghettlnl Grill)
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6 AppllcanUOwner: Cary Hardwick / Equity Office Properties
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8 Request: To remodel the outdoor patio area, add 639 square feet
9 Including a new stage area, and complete exterior
10 modifications to an existing restaurant
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12 Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
13 06-19 as presented.
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15 Staff Report
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17 Ms. Teague delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection In the
18 Planning Department) She provided some background information on this item and
19 noted that along with the remodel, the eXisting 1,380 sq. ft. outdoor patio walls are to be
20 increased to 8 feet in height to provide a better indoor/outdoor tranSition to the existing
21 restaurant. She explained that the 639 sq. ft. addition would include a new bar, lounge,
22 and stage area. She noted that this is currently an outdoor patio area, which is to be
23 fully enclosed. The Senior Planner stated that Spaghettini's currently shares 204
24 parking spaces with Kobe Steak House, which meets Zoning Code standards She
25 Indicated that the Seal Beach Police Department has no objection to the new addition,
26 and Staff has received no comments in opposition or In favor of this application Staff
27 recommends approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution 06-19.
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31 Commissioner Roberts inquired about the condition for the hours of operation Ms.
32 Teague stated that in reviewing previous approvals Staff found that the hours of
33 operation had never been addressed through the conditions of approval. Staff has,
34 therefore, Integrated this Into the conditions of approval She explained that when
35 alcohol service in included, it is standard to clearly indicate the hours of operatIon WIthin
36 the conditions of approval. She noted that the previously established hours for live
37 entertainment would remain the same.
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39 Commissioner Deaton asked how this change would affect the surrounding residential
40 areas. Ms. Teague stated that Spaghettini's is located within the Bixby Old Ranch
41 Specific Plan area, on a site which has always had restaurant uses, and is separated on
42 one side by the Old Ranch Parkway office building and a flood control channel and
43 noise would not affect the most proximal residential neighborhood.
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45 Commissioner Roberts noted that the conditions of approval state that the live
46 entertainment is limited to a 4-piece Jazz ensemble. Ms. Teague confirmed that this is
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1 correct, and stated that any change in this would require approval of the Planning
2 Commission (PC). Commissioner Roberts asked if a Special Event Permit (SEP) would
3 be reqUired for a one-time event with a larger ensemble of musicians. Ms. Teague
4 stated that this was correct, but noted that so far Spaghettini's has made no request for
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7 Commissioner Deaton asked if the music is amplified, to which Ms. Teague responded
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12 Chairperson Shanks opened the public hearing.
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14 Cary HardWick, general partner for Spaghettini Restaurant, stated that the restaurant
15 has been In business for 18 years, With the live entertainment beginning a few years
16 later, but the restaurant had never properly set up an area for the jazz ensemble. He
17 indicated that the increased height of the surrounding patio wall would help attenuate
18 any noise from the restaurant. Commissioner Roberts asked about the patio roof Mr
19 Hardwick stated that it is a canopy roof, which currently has canopy drops, but after the
20 remodel the canopy would meet the top of the 8-ft. wall. Commissioner Roberts asked
21 If the restaurant would ever want to bring in a different or larger band. Mr. Hardwick
22 stated that there are no plans for any changes
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24 Anthony Tagliari, 3372 Yellowtall, said that his residence is located on the other side of
25 the parking lot wall for Spaghettini's. He stated that up until now Spaghettini's has done
26 a good job of keeping the nOise level down. He expressed his concern with loud noise
27 during the construction phase and also from any special events, noting that he had
28 previously resided near a restaurant In Torrance, which conducted frequent large, open-
29 air events that created a lot of noise.
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31 Mr. Hardwick stated that Spaghettini's has never done this and has no plans for large,
32 outdoor events. He said that he and his partner simply want to update the restaurant
33 after having been in business for 18 years. Commissioner Roberts asked what the
34 Increased seating would be. Mr. Hardwick noted that the seating count would
35 essentially be the same, as the new stage area will relocate some of the patio seating to
36 the Inside of the restaurant.
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38 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed the public
39 hearing.
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43 Commissioner Roberts stated that Spaghettini's has demonstrated that it is a good
44 neighbor and the city should be supportive of their requests.
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Commissioner Deaton added that Spaghettini's also has a good reputation as a jazz
restaurant.
Commissioner O'Malley noted that Spaghettini's reputation IS Impeccable, and guests
really do enjoy the dining experience there.
MOTION by O'Malley, SECOND by Roberts to approve Conditional Use Permit 06-1
and adopt Resolution 06-19 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Shanks, Deaton, Ladner, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
None
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 06-19 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. Abbe reminded the Planning Commissioners that AS 1234 Ethics Training must be
completed by January 1, 2007. He noted that his law firm will be conducting several
seminars during the month of June. He the indicated that CommiSSioner Deaton had
suggested conducting the two hours of training in two separate 1-hour sessions or four
3D-minute sessions before or after the Planning Commission meetings. Commissioner
Deaton moved that the Planning Commission break the training into four 30-mintue
sessions CommiSSioner Roberts stated that this would be fine and suggested that the
training be conducted prior to the Planning Commission meetings from 6:45 - 7:15 pm.
Mr. Whittenberg suggested waiting until after the new Planning Commissioner for
District 3 is appointed so that the entire Commission can receive the training at the
same time. The Planning CommiSSion was in agreement.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Roberts requested a status on the Rossmoor Center. Mr. Whittenberg
stated that Staff has not yet received plans, but has conducted discussions with the
architects and the construction people regarding processing and scheduling He
indicated that plans would probably not be submitted until mid-July or early August.
Commissioner O'Malley asked how the pier groin repair was progressing and whether
Ruby's would re-open for the summer Mr. Whittenberg stated that when the work on
the groin is complete Ruby's will reopen as it currently eXists, with no remodel work
completed. He noted that despite several inquiries by Staff, Ruby's has never
submitted plans for the outdoor patio addition. He explained that due to some
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1 construction difficulties, the groin work would not be done by the projected completion
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4 For public Information Chairperson Shanks reported that the California Coastal
5 Commission (CCC) has approved demolition of the Seal Beach Inn & Gardens, and has
6 Imposed a mitigation fee of no less than $87,810, which is $14,635 per new single-
7 family reSidence (SFR) "payable to the public agency or private non-profit association
8 designated in the new agreement to be used generally for the acquisition of land or
9 construction of a low-cost Visitor serving hostel facility or campsite in the coastal areas
10 of Orange or Los Angeles County, and specifically in accordance With the terms of the
11 conditions of the new agreement." He explained that Seal Beach is losing the Inn &
12 Gardens and the new owners are being charged $87,810 to construct a facility at
13 another location. Mr. Whittenberg noted that the CCC on a number of other projects
14 has imposed this same condition where Visitor serving hotel faCIlities along the coast
15 have been removed over the last 10-12 years. He noted that In Santa Monica there is
16 currently a major hostel project being developed, With most of the funds for several of
17 these projects being used to help fund that project. He noted that the City IS gaining a
18 110-room hotel on the Boeing property. Chairperson Shanks indicated that the Seaport
19 Marina Hotel at the intersection of Westminster Avenue and 2nd Street IS to be
20 demolished and replaced With residential units. Mr. Whittenberg noted the CCC is still
21 in the process of making a determination on this project.
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23 On behalf of the City of Seal Beach and the Planning Commission, CommiSSioner
24 Deaton read into the record and presented Resolution 06-23 to Chairperson Shanks
25 honoring his service on the Planning Commission, both as a Commissioner and
26 Chairperson.
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28 Chairperson Shanks stated that in 35 years as a resident of Seal Beach, he has seen a
29 lot of Planning Commissioners come and go, and with regard to the Commissioners
30 servrng withIn the last 3Yo years he does not recall a time where there has been a group
31 who has gotten along as well, and that has had more 5-0 votes with less contention
32 than past Commissions have expenenced. He said that what make a good city are
33 people who care and work to make it better. He ended by noting that this Planning
34 CommiSSion has done everything to help make Seal Beach a great city, and keep It a
35 great city. Mr. Whittenberg added that he has known Chairperson Shanks since 1989,
36 when Mr. Shanks was Chairperson of the DWP Advisory Committee, and has worked
37 With him off and on since 1989 including after his appointment to the Planning
38 Commission. He said he looks forward to continue working with Mr. Shanks when he
39 takes his new seat on the City Council on Monday.
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44 Chairperson Shanks adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to the regularly scheduled
45 meeting of June 7, 2006.
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Respectfully Submitted,
C'..n u...1\.~~
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
Planning Department
APPROVAL
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The Commission on June 7, 2006, app~ed the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, May 17, 2006 ~
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