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Agenda for June 2, 2010
City Council Chambers - 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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.
AGENDA APPROVAL
By Motion of the Planning Commission this is the time to notify the public of any
changes to the Agenda, re- arrange the order of the Agenda, and provide an opportunity
for any member of the Planning Commission or staff to request an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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 or staff
requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2010.
2. Minor Plan Review 10 -7
139-7 th Street (Continued from May 5, 2010)
Applicant /Owner: Michael & Jenny McLean
Request: To add an uncovered outdoor deck over the garage of an
existing, nonconforming duplex property. The property is
nonconforming because it exceeds the density requirement,
has a nonconforming front yard setback, and has a third
story on a 25 -ft. wide lot, even though the third story does
not exceed the 25 -ft. 0 -in. height limit.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -20.
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3. Minor Plan Review 10 -8
1115'/ Seal Way
Applicant /Owner: Karen Mikkelsen / Wendi Rothman
Request: To add an uncovered second -floor balcony at the front of an
existing, nonconforming duplex property. The property is
nonconforming because it is over density and does not
provide adequate covered off - street parking, as required by
the Zoning Code.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -21.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Zone Change 10 -2
Citywide
Applicant /Owner: City of Seal Beach
Request: The Planning Commission will consider Zoning Map
changes that reflect the zoning district titles as proposed in
Title 11 (Zoning Code), which will be considered by the City
Council on June 14, 2010.
In addition, the residential area of "Old Town" bounded by
Pacific Coast Highway, the 17 Street Alley, Electric
Avenue, and the 12 /13 Street Alley is now proposed to be
placed in the RHD -20 Zoning District, to be consistent with
the zoning for the majority of "Old Town." This area is
currently in the "Residential Medium Density — District 1"
Zone.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -25.
OTHER MATTERS
5. Consideration of alternate meeting date for July 7, 2010.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
To scheduled meeting of June 16, 2010, at 7:30 P.M.
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2010 Agenda Forecast
Jun 16
Jul 07
Jul 21
Aug 04
Aug 18
Sep 08
Sep 22
Oct 06
Oct 20
— 12274 Bridgewater Way
— 600 Marina Drive (Pacific Inn)
Nov 03
Nov 17
Dec 08
Dec 22
Conditional Use Permit 10 -3 — 12365 Seal Beach Blvd (Chipotle Grill)
Minor Plan Review 10 -9
Conditional Use Permit 10 -4
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of June 2, 2010
Chairperson Deaton called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:32 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. The meeting was held
in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.'
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Deaton, Commissioners Bello, Galbreath, and Massa - Lavitt.
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director of Development Services
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Deaton opened oral communications.
Michael McLean owner of 139 7 Street described the proposed project for Minor Plan
Review 10 -7 and explained that this home is not to be used as a rental, as he and his
family will be using it as a summer home.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed oral
communications.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Chairperson Deaton requested that Item 1 (May 5, 2010, Planning Commission
Minutes) be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
MOTION by Massa - Lavitt; SECOND by Galbreath to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0
AYES: Deaton, Bello, Galbreath, and Massa - Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minor Plan Review 10 -7
139-7 th Street (Continued from May 5, 2010)
Applicant /Owner: Michael & Jenny McLean
Request: To add an uncovered outdoor deck over the garage of an
existing, nonconforming duplex property. The property is
nonconforming because it exceeds the density requirement,
has a nonconforming front yard setback, and has a third
story on a 25 -ft. wide lot, even though the third story does
not exceed the 25 -ft. 0 -in. height limit.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -20.
3. Minor Plan Review 10 -8
1115'/ Seal Way
Applicant /Owner: Karen Mikkelsen / Wendi Rothman
Request: To add an uncovered second -floor balcony at the front of an
existing, nonconforming duplex property. The property is
nonconforming because it is over density and does not
provide adequate covered off - street parking, as required by
the Zoning Code.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -21.
Chairperson Deaton stated that she had spoken with the applicant for Minor Plan
Review 10 -8 and had explained the Minor Plan Review process.
MOTION by Massa - Lavitt; SECOND by Bello to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0
AYES: Deaton, Bello, Galbreath, and Massa - Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Flower advised that the adoption of Resolution Nos. 10 -20 and 10 -21 begins a
10 -day calendar appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is
final and the appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
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1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2010.
Mr. Persico indicated that a revised copy of the Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2010,
accurately reflecting the comments made on the public hearing for the Title 11: Zoning
Code was provided to the Commissioners. He noted that Commissioner Galbreath
should abstain from voting on this item, as he was late in arriving for the meeting of May
5, 2010.
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Massa - Lavitt to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 5,
2010, as amended.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-0-1
AYES: Deaton, Bello, and Massa - Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Galbreath
SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Zone Change 10 -2
Citywide
Applicant /Owner: City of Seal Beach
Request: The Planning Commission will consider Zoning Map
changes that reflect the zoning district titles as proposed in
Title 11 (Zoning Code), which will be considered by the City
Council on June 14, 2010.
In addition, the residential area of "Old Town" bounded by
Pacific Coast Highway, the 17 Street Alley, Electric
Avenue, and the 12 /13 Street Alley is now proposed to be
placed in the RHD -20 Zoning District, to be consistent with
the zoning for the majority of "Old Town." This area is
currently in the "Residential Medium Density — District 1"
Zone.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -25.
Staff Report
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Mr. Persico indicated that these map changes are consistent with the Title 11 text
changes to the Zoning Ordinance that the Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended approval to City Council at its meeting of May 5, 2010. He further stated
that an area in Old Town bounded by Pacific Coast Highway, Electric Avenue, 12
Street, and 17 Street was being changed to be consistent with the rest of Old Town.
Commissioner Questions
None.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Deaton opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Comments
None.
MOTION by Massa - Lavitt; SECOND by Bello to approve Zone Change 10 -2, subject to
conditions, and adopt Resolution 10 -25, as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0
AYES: Deaton, Bello, Galbreath, and Massa - Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OTHER MATTERS
5. Consideration of alternate meeting date for July 7, 2010.
Staff Report
Mr. Persico stated that after checking the list of items awaiting review, Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission proceed with the two scheduled meetings
for the month of July 2010.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Persico reported on the following items.
1. General Plan Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee to meet on June 3, 2010, at
6:30 p.m. regarding City of Seal Beach Housing Element.
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2. Public hearing before City Council for Title 11: Zoning Code scheduled for June
14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
3. Review of items scheduled for the'June 16, 2010 Planning Commission meeting.
4. Review of items scheduled for the July 7, 2010 Planning Commission meeting.
5. Distributed copies of Environmental Quality Control Board response letter to the
City of Long Beach regarding the Draft EIR for the proposed project at 2 nd Street
and Pacific Coast Highway.
6. Distributed copies of quarterly report of visitors to the public counter for assistance
from Planning, Building, and Public Works Staff.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Galbreath inquired whether Staff had received a response from the Old
Ranch Country Club regarding unauthorized removal of eucalyptus trees. Mr. Persico
said Staff has received no application for an after - the -fact Eucalyptus Tree Permit, and
the Code Enforcement Officer will be forwarding a letter advising of the need to apply
for permits no later than July 1, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Deaton adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Assistant
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on July 7, 2010, approved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Ox, .
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