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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for November 17, 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 October 6, 2010.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Conditional Use Permit 10 -8
347 -D Main Street (Pop Physique)
Applicant /Owner: Jennifer and Derric Williams /Don Galitzen, Galitzen
Properties
Request: To permit the establishment and operation of a boutique/
fitness studio with a retail component within the Main Street
Specific Plan (MSSP) Zone..
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -43.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSION CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
To scheduled meeting of December 1, 2010, at 7:30 P.M.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of November 17, 2010
Chairperson Deaton called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 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, Cummings, and Galbreath
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director of Development Services
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Commissioner Massa - Lavitt
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Cummings to excuse Commissioner Massa - Lavitt from
the Planning Commission meeting of November 17, 2010.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1
AYES: Deaton, Bello, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Massa - Lavitt
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Deaton opened oral communications.
Esther Kenyon representing the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
spoke in support of Conditional Use Permit 10 -8. She also announced upcoming
community activities.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed oral
communications.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Galbreath to approve the Agenda as presented.
These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1
AYES: Deaton, Bello, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Massa - Lavitt
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2010.
Commissioner Bello stated she would abstain from voting, as she was not present at
the Planning Commission meeting of October 6, 2010.
MOTION by Galbreath; SECOND by Cummings to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-1-1
AYES: Deaton, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Massa - Lavitt
ABSTAIN: Bello
SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Conditional Use Permit 10 -8
347 -D Main Street (Pop Physique)
Applicant /Owner: Jennifer and Derric Williams /Don Galitzen, Galitzen
Properties
Request: To permit the establishment and operation of a boutique/
fitness studio with a retail component within the Main Street
Specific Plan (MSSP) Zone.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
10 -43.
Staff Report
Mr. Olivera delivered the staff report. He provided information on this item and noted
that the Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) Zone does not specifically define this as a
permitted use, but other fitness studios in this Zone have received approval, such as
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Flex and Beach Fitness. He indicated that these types of fitness studios are able to
control the flow of clients, as they do operate on an appointment only basis. Staff
anticipates no impacts within the proposed area and recommends approval of
Conditional Use Permit 10 -8. He noted that Staff had received a letter from the Seal
Beach Chamber of Commerce in support of this application.
Commissioner Questions
None.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Deaton opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Jennifer Williams stated that she and her husband own 3 Pop Physique
locations in Los Angeles. Commissioner Galbreath asked if the facility is limited to
female clients. Ms. Williams stated that use is not restricted to females, but most of
their clients are women. Commissioner Galbreath asked the maximum number of
people in any class. Ms. Williams stated that based on the size of the space, classes
would be limited to 12 people. She noted that appointments can be made online, and
because of the nature of the instruction provided, Pop Physique prefers to limit class
size.
Seth Eaker spoke in support of Conditional Use Permit 10 -8.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Comments
None.
MOTION by Galbreath; SECOND by Bello to approve Conditional Use Permit 10 -8,
subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 10 -43 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-1
AYES: Deaton, Bello, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Massa - Lavitt
Mr. Flower advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 10 -43 begins a 10 -day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Mr. Persico reported on the following items:
1. Planning Commission Items for December 1, 2010:
a. Minor Plan Review — new two -story trailer at Seal Beach Shores
b. 18 month review - Regency Shopping Center parking reduction
c. Study Session - rear loading doors along Main Street
2. Planning Commission Items for December 15, 2010:
a. Conditional Use Permit - retail outlet at 1799 Apollo Ct. (Affliction
Clothing)
3. Cancellation of January 5, 2011, meeting
4. Potential new building at the southeast corner of Main Street and Pacific
Coast Highway.
5. Recap of Third Old Town Neighborhood Meeting held Monday, November 15,
2011.
a. Installation of red curbs
b. Installation of parking limit line
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Bello stated that after completion of work along the alley near Galleon
Way and Schooner Way, a large metal plate and the red cones remain and residents
wish to know when they are to be removed.
Commissioner Galbreath inquired about metal plates located on North Gate Road,
which are not level with the ground. Mr. Persico noted that Southern California Gas is
relocating an underground vault, which will take approximately 30 -60 days to complete.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Deaton adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
M
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Assistant
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on December 1, 2010, approved the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
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