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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for August 23, 2006
6:45 p.m.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. AGENDA APPROVAL
By Motion of the Planning Commission, this is the time to:
(a) Notify the public of any changes to the Agenda;
(b) Re-arrange the order of the Agenda; and/or
(c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or
public to request an item 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. STUDY SESSION
1. Ethics Training by Assistant City Attorney
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.
2. July 2006 Building Activity Report
3. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2006.
4. Minor Plan Review 06-10
4549 Guava Avenue
City of Seal Beach Planning Commission . Agenda of August 23, 2006
Applicant/Owner: Manuel & Katherine Kou
Request: Approval to construct an outdoor fireplace with a height
of 6 feet 6 inches within the 10-foot rear yard setback.
The proposed structure is to be located 3 feet from the
fence on both the side and rear property lines.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 06-39.
VII. SCHEDULED MATTERS
5. Adopt Resolution 06-29 recommending approval of Variance 06-2 for the
addition of approximately 450 square feet to a legal nonconforming residence
and property at 401 Central Avenue.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Height Variation 06-3
12850 Seal Beach Blvd (Ayres Hotel)
Applicant/Owner: Jason Hadley for Royal Communications/Donald Ayres
Request: To construct 3 non-habitable architectural features in
excess of the 35-foot height limit. Specifically, the
proposal is to construct 3 faux chimneys to match
existing chimney structures and a rooftop equipment
enclosure. The faux chimneys are proposed to house a
wireless telecom facility that would exceed the height
limit by approximately 7 feet.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 06-37.
IX. STAFF CONCERNS
X. COMMISSION CONCERNS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission . Agenda of August 23, 2006
2006 AQenda Forecast
Minor Plan Review 06-11 - 928 Blue Heron
Study Session - Development Standards for 3-Story Residences
In Old Town
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of August 23, 2006
Chairperson Deaton called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2006. The meeting was
held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.1
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Deaton, Commissioners Bello, O'Malley, and Roberts.
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Paul DaVeiga, Senior Planner
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Commissioner Ladner
Mr. Whittenberg indicated that he had not heard from Commissioner Ladner and
suggested that the Planning Commission meeting continue meanwhile he arrives.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Roberts requested that Item No. 3 be removed from the agenda for
further discussion.
Mr. Abbe recommended moving the Ethics Training Study Session after the Consent
Calendar in order to allow time for Commissioner Ladner's arrival. Chairperson Deaton
suggested completing the Study Session after the Public Hearings. Mr. Abbe and the
Commission were in agreement.
MOTION by Roberts; SECOND by O'Malley to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Deaton, Bello, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Deaton opened oral communications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed oral communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. July 2006 Building Activity Report
4. Minor Plan Review 06-10
4549 Guava Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Manuel & Katherine Kou
Request: Approval to construct an outdoor fireplace with a height of 6
feet 6 inches within the 10-foot rear yard setback. The
proposed structure is to be located 3 feet from the fence on
both the side and rear property lines.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
06-39.
MOTION by O'Malley; SECOND by Bello to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Deaton, Bello, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 06-39 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
3. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2006.
Commissioner Roberts abstained from voting on this item, as he was absent from this
meeting.
MOTION by O'Malley; SECOND by Bello to approve the Meeting Minutes of August 9,
2006, as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1 - 1
AYES: Deaton, Bello, and O'Malley
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
None
Ladner
Roberts
SCHEDULED MATTERS
5. Adopt Resolution 06-29 recommending approval of Variance 06-2 for the addition
of approximately 450 square feet to a legal nonconforming residence and property
at 401 Central Avenue.
Chairperson Deaton reused herself from voting on this item as she resides within 300
feet of 401 Central Avenue. She turned the meeting over to Vice-Chairperson Roberts
and then left the Council Chambers.
Staff Report
Mr. Whittenberg delivered a brief staff report (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department) providing background information on this item and he noted that
this resolution was not voted on at the last meeting as there was not a quorum present
for the vote.
MOTION by O'Malley; SECOND by Bello to approve Variance 06-2, subject to
conditions, and adopt Resolution 06-29 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3-0-1-1
Bello, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
Deaton
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 06-29 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
Chairperson Deaton returned to Council Chambers.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Height Variation 06-3
12850 Seal Beach Blvd (Ayres Hotel)
Applicant/Owner:
Jason Hadley for Royal Communications/Donald Ayres
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1 Request: To construct 3 non-habitable architectural features in excess
2 of the 35-foot height limit. Specifically, the proposal is to
3 construct 3 faux chimneys to match existing chimney
4 structures and a rooftop equipment enclosure. The faux
5 chimneys are proposed to house a wireless telecom facility
6 that would exceed the height limit by approximately 7 feet.
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8 Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
9 06-37.
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11 Staff Report
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13 Mr. DaVeiga delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
14 Planning Department.) He provided some background information on this item and
15 noted that the Planning Commission had approved a similar request in September
16 2005, which allowed the 3 existing chimney-type structures on the rooftop of the Ayres
17 Hotel. He indicated that the new chimneys will match the height of the existing ones.
18 He stated that 2 are proposed on the roof along the southerly side of the hotel, and 1 is
19 to be placed along the northerly fa9ade. He said the rooftop equipment enclosure
20 measures 16 ft. x 12 ft. and is partially screened by existing rooftop tower elements.
21 Staff is recommending approval, subject to conditions, based upon the fact that the new
22 chimneys are consistent with the height of the existing ones, and they are distributed
23 evenly along the rooftop to create architectural rhythm along the roof line.
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31 Chairperson Deaton opened the public hearing.
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33 There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed the public hearing.
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37 Commissioner Roberts noted his concern regarding whether the chimneys would have
38 some distance between them, and the plans do reflect that this is the case. He asked if
39 this application represents the end of communications companies using the roof of the
40 Ayres Hotel for wireless communication antennas. Mr. DaVeiga explained that he did
41 ask the applicant about this and was told that the 3 existing antennas were installed by
42 a different carrier. Mr. DaVeiga stated that any additional antennas beyond the 6
43 approved would be considered clutter on this roof and would have to be carefully
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MOTION by Roberts; SECOND by O'Malley to approve Height Variation 06-3, subject to
conditions, and adopt Resolution 06-37 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4-0-1
Deaton, Bello, O'Malley, and Roberts
None
Ladner
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 06-37 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
Chairperson Deaton called for a 10-minute recess prior to beginning the Ethics Study
Session to allow Staff time to attempt to contact Commissioner Ladner. The meeting
recessed at 6:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
1. Ethics Training by Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Abbe referred to the presentation handout provided to the Commissioners, (Copy of
presentation is on file for inspection in the Planning Department.) He explained tile
AB1234 Ethics Training requirements and how the frequency with which public officials
are accused of alleged misconduct in office has resulted in the need for ethics training
and to improve the public's perception of how governments operate.
Chairperson Deaton noted for the record that Commissioner Ladner arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Mr. Abbe continued by emphasizing that ethics is more about what one ouaht to do as
opposed to what he or she is reauired to do. He then reviewed specific ethical values
and principles of good government, and emphasized the importance of incorporating
compassion as well as respect and fairness in one's conduct. He proceeded with
discussion and responded to questions regarding the first of four groups of Ethics Laws,
which relates to gifts, perks, and the misuse of public funds. Mr. Abbe noted that the
next three sessions would cover the remaining topics as follows:
Study Session 2:
Study Session 3:
Study Session 4:
Governmental Transparency
Personal Financial Gain
Fair Processes
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Whittenberg reminded the Commissioners that they would be meeting again at 6:45
p.m. on September 6,2006. He noted that the ethics study session would begin at 6:45
p.m., and then the Planning Commission would adjourn and reconvene at 7:30 p.m. for
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1 the regular Planning Commission meeting. He indicated that a study session on the
2 Third Story Development Standards would be conducted at the September 6, 2006
3 meeting, and stated that a large display ad notice regarding this meeting is to be
4 published in the Sun Newspaper tomorrow.
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12 ADJOURNMENT
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14 Chairperson Deaton adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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16 Respectfully Submitted,
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20 Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secret
21 Planning Department
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24 APPROVAL
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26 The Commission on September 6, 2006, approved the Minutes of the Planning
27 Commission Meeting of Wednesday, August 23, 2006. ~.
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