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Agenda for September 9, 2009
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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AGENDA APPROVAL
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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.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 August 19, 2009.
2. Receive and File: “Sustainability Programs, Strategies, and Tools Used by
California Local Governments,” and “Green Cities – How Urban Sustainability
Efforts Can and Must Drive America’s Climate Change Policies.”
3. Receive and File: Compass Blueprint Information.
4. Receive and File: American Planning Association Policy Guide On Planning
& Climate Change.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
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5. Adopt Resolution 09-19 Denying Conditional Use Permit 09-5 for conversion
of service bay area to retail space at 4000 Lampson Avenue (Chevron
Station).
PUBLIC HEARING
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None.
STAFF CONCERNS
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
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ADJOURNMENT
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Adjourn to regular scheduled meeting of September 23, 2009, at 7:30 P.M.
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2009 Agenda Forecast
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Variance 09-5 – 1101 Seal Way
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Minor Plan Review 09-5 – 334 12 Street
Conditional Use Permit 08-1 (Indef. Ext.) – 12301 Seal Beach Blvd.
Oct 07
(Sprouts Farmers Market)
Oct 21
Nov 04
Nov 18
Dec 09
Dec 23
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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7 Chairperson Deaton called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
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9 was held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
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13 Present: Chairperson Deaton, Commissioners Bello, Eagar, Larson, and
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18 Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
19 Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
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22 Absent: Steve Flower, Assistant City Attorney
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AGENDA APPROVAL
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26 MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Larson to approve the Agenda as presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, Eagar, Larson, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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35 Chairperson Deaton opened oral communications.
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37 Jim Forgey, representing the property owner of the Chevron Station at 4000 Lampson
38 Avenue, expressed appreciation for the support provided by Staff throughout this
39 process and the opportunity to present this project before the Planning Commission
40 (PC). He stated that despite the property owner’s desire to work with the City and
41 residents of the community by proposing site lighting changes, delivery truck noise
42 reduction measures, alleviating trash problems, and adjusting the hours of operation for
43 the proposed new retail businesses, he understands that tonight the PC is to vote to
44 deny the proposed retail space on the property. He continued by stating that the
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1 property owner is left with the decision to move forward and appeal tonight’s denial or to
2 attempt to sell the property in-lieu of the prospect of continued loss of revenue.
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4 Mr. Marty Balya of Nirvair Corporation encouraged the PC to support Conditional Use
5 Permit (CUP) 09-5, as he believes that he met all of the requirements and every
6 property owner has the right to make the best possible and highest use of his property.
7 He noted that he has made a large investment in attempting to mitigate the issues with
8 lighting, noise, hours of operation, etc., but he knows that it is difficult to satisfy
9 everyone. Mr. Balya noted that service station revenues have decreased with the
10 elimination of the service bays, and it is imperative that the retail uses be allowed. He
11 indicated that with all of the changes he will be making, he does not believe that
12 surrounding residents will be adversely affected. He again requested that the PC
13 reconsider its decision to deny CUP 09-5.
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15 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed oral
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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20 1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2009.
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22 2. Receive and File: “Sustainability Programs, Strategies, and Tools Used by
23 California Local Governments,” and “Green Cities – How Urban Sustainability
24 Efforts Can and Must Drive America’s Climate Change Policies.”
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26 3. Receive and File: Compass Blueprint Information.
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28 4. Receive and File: American Planning Association Policy Guide On Planning &
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31 MOTION by Larson; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to approve the Consent Calendar as
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, Eagar, Larson, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
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42 service bay area to retail space at 4000 Lampson Avenue (Chevron Station).
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1 Mr. Whittenberg indicated that this represents the final resolution to effectuate the PC
2 decision at its last meeting to deny Conditional Use Permit 09-5 for the conversion of
3 the service bay area to retail uses.
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5 MOTION by Eagar; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to deny Conditional Use Permit 09-5 and
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, Eagar, Larson, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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13 Mr. Whittenberg advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 09-19 begins a 10-day
14 calendar appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and
15 the appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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STAFF CONCERNS
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
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27 Commissioner Larson noted that a sign is posted on Seal Beach Boulevard (SBB)
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29 Mr. Whittenberg noted that the delay was a result of the groundwater contamination that
30 was discovered at this site. He noted that this issue has been resolved and
31 construction work has again commenced. Chairperson Deaton asked if a completion
32 date has been set. Mr. Whittenberg stated that Staff would report back to the PC at its
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35 Chairperson Deaton reported that Mr. Roger West passed away on Sunday, September
36 6, 2009. She noted that Mr. West was a strong advocate for Old Town and he and his
37 wife, Jerri, had attended many of the PC and City Council meetings to speak on behalf
38 of the residents of Old Town. She extended her condolences on behalf of the City to
39 Mrs. West and the West family in memory of the great contribution made by Mr. West to
40 the community and stated that she wished to adjourn this meeting in his memory. She
41 requested that a copy of the minutes be sent to Mrs. West.
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ADJOURNMENT
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45 Chairperson Deaton adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. in memory of Roger West.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Carmen Alvarez, Executive Assistcfnt
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on October 21 2009 approved the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of Wednesday, September 9, 2009. ~ .
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