HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2010-10-25 #C AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 25, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: David Carmany, City Manager
FROM: Mark Persico, AICP, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON PREPARATION OF THE SEAL BEACH
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
This report provides an update on preparation of the Seal Beach Local Coastal
Program.
BACKGROUND AND FACTS:
In November 1972 California voters passed Proposition 20 — The California
Coastal Initiative — which created six regional commissions and one statewide
commission to oversee the use and development of California's 1,000 mile
coastline. In 1976 the California legislature passed the California Coastal Act
containing provisions for preparation of a Local Coastal Program.
The City Council has appointed a fifteen member Advisory Committee to work
with staff and the community to prepare a Local Coastal Program.
DISCUSSION:
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In September City staff met with members of the staff of the South Coast District
Office of the California Coastal Commission to discuss getting a Local Coastal
Program for the City adopted on an expedited basis. City staff met with District
Manager Teresa Henry; Supervisor of Regulation and Planning Karl Schwing,
and Supervisor and Coastal Program Analyst II Fernie Sy. The meeting was
extremely informative, but maybe an example of "needed to know" rather than
"wanted to hear ".
Since the City last worked on the LCP in 2003, the Commission has added
additional requirements and updated their review standards. Three of the new
issues that now must be addressed are: sea level rise (global warming), lower -
cost overnight accommodations and water quality standards for all projects.
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According to Coastal Commission staff, these issues were not adequately
addressed in the City's 2003 Local Coastal Program.
During the meeting Coastal Commission staff suggested that Seal Beach take a
look at the recently approved LCP for the Cities of Newport Beach and Dana
Point. Both of these Plans are considered the current "state -of- the -art" in coastal
planning documents. Coastal Commission staff indicated that Seal Beach would
be better off setting aside the 2003 Plan and starting anew. Due to State budget
furloughs and work loads, Coastal Commission staff also suggested that the
revised LCP be submitted a "chapter at a time" rather than "all at once."
Over the last several weeks, City staff has reviewed the two Local Coastal Plans
that were recommended by the Commission staff and prepared a brief outline
and timeline for completing a Local Coastal Program for Seal Beach. Attached is
a tentative outline and timeline for City Council review and comment. It should be
noted that this outline is a working draft that will no doubt change as we work
with the fifteen member Advisory Committee and the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This is an informational item only and there are no direct financial impacts.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file this report.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
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Mark Persico, AICP 04 avid Carm. ity Manager
Director of Development Services
Attachments:
A. Working Draft LCP Outline and Timeline
ATTACHMENT "A"
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
"DRAFT" WORKING OUTLINE AND TIMELINE
City of Seal Beach Local Coastal Program
Draft Working Outline /Schedule
(October 25, 2010)
1. INTRODUCTION Feb. 2011
1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 Goals and Objectives
1.2 General Policies
1.3 The California Coastal Act.
1.4 The City of Seal Beach
2. PUBLIC ACCESS AND RECREATION Feb. -Mar 2011
2.1 Shoreline and Open Space Access
2.1.1 Shoreline Access
2.1.2 Open Space Access
2.1.3 Beach / Shoreline Encroachments
2.1.4 Private / Gated Communities
2.1.5 Special Events
2.2 Recreation and Support Facilities
2.2.1 Recreational Opportunities
2.2.2 Ancillary Facilities and Services
2.2.3 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
2.3 Vessel Launching, Berthing, and Storage
2.3.1 Vessel Launching
2.3.2 Berthing and Storage
2.3.3 Marine Support Facilities
3. COASTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION Apr. -May 2011
3.1 Biological Resources
3.1.1 Environmentally Sensitive Habitats
3.1.2 Marine Resources
3.2 Wetlands and Deepwater Areas
3.2.1 Southern California Wetlands
3.2.2 Wetland Definition and Delineation
3.3 Water Quality
3.3.1 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL's)
3.3.2 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
3.4 Scenic and Visual Resources
3.4.1 Coastal Views
3.4.2 Bulk and Height Limitation
3.4.3 Natural Landform Protection
4. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT Jun. -Oct. 2011
4.1 Land Use
4.1.1 Land Use Designations
4.1.2 Land Use District Policies
4.1.3 San Gabriel River / Beachfront / Old Town
4.1.4 Anaheim Bay / National Wildlife Reserve
4.1.5 Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station
4.1.6 Surfside Neighborhood
4.1.7 Sunset Aquatic Park and Marina
4.1.8 Gum Grove Park / Hellman Wetlands / Heron Pointe
4.1.9 The Hill / The Coves Neighborhood
4.1.10 Boeing Specific Plan Area
4.2 General Development Policies
4.2.1 Coastal Development Review
4.2.2 Exclusion Areas
4.2.3 Nonconforming structures and uses
4.2.4 Archaeology / Cultural Resources
4.3 Tidelands and Submerged Lands
4.3.1 The Tidelands Trust
4.3.2 Tidelands Leases
4.4 Coastal- Dependent / Related Development
4.4.1 Commercial businesses / facilities
4.4.2 Public facilities
4.5 Visitor - serving and Recreational Development
4.5.1 Commercial (Visitor- serving and Day Use)
4.5.2 Open space
4.5.3 Overnight Visitor Accommodations and Recreational
Facilities
4.6 Industrial Development
4.7 Residential Development
4.8 Hazards / Protective Devices / Shoreline Development
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Tsunamis and Rogue Waves
4.8.3 Storm Surges and Seiches
4.8.4 Sea Level Rise
4.8.5 Coastal Erosion
4.8.6 Geologic and Seismic
4.8.7 Fire
4.9 Transportation / Circulation
4.9.1 Public Transit
4.9.2 Bike Paths / Trails
4.9.3 Parking / Beach Access
5. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Oct. 2011
6. GLOSSARY Oct. 2011