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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of February 2, 2011
Vice - Chairperson Massa - Lavitt called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. The meeting was
held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.'
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice - Chairperson Massa - Lavitt, Commissioners Bello, Cummings, and
Galbreath
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Present: Department of Development Services
Mark Persico, Director of Development Services
Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Absent: Chairperson Deaton
Mr. Persico reported that he had received e-mail from Chairperson Deaton indicating
that she would not be in attendance at tonight's meeting and stating "Since I have been
elected to the City Council, the City Attorney has advised that I should not attend any
more Planning Commission meetings to avoid conflicts with votes I may have to make
as a Councilwoman." She requested that the Commission excuse her absence.
MOTION by Massa - Lavitt; SECOND by Bello to excuse Chairperson Deaton from the
Planning Commission Meeting of February 2, 2011.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0
AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Bello, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Deaton
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice - Chairperson Massa - Lavitt opened oral communications.
Mr. Flower noted that this would also be the time to invite the public to speak on the
Appendix to the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the River's End Staging Area
(RESA) and San Gabriel River Bikeway Enhancement Plan.
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There being no one wishing to speak, Vice - Chairperson Massa - Lavitt closed oral
communications.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Cummings to approve the Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0
AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Bello, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Deaton
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2011
2. Minor Use Permit 11 -2
B67 Surfside
Applicant /Owner: Carlos Losada / Luis A. Armona
Request: To construct 14' x 14' covered patio, 6' open trellis, and
interior remodel of existing single - family residence with no
added square footage.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
11 -1.
MOTION by Cummings; SECOND by Bello to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0
AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Bello, Cummings, and Galbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: Deaton
Mr. Flower advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 11 -1 begins a 10 -day calendar
appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2011
1 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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3 None.
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5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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7 Mr. Persico reported on the following items:
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9 1. February 16, 2011, meeting to be canceled due to lack of business items.
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11 COMMISSION CONCERNS
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13 Commissioner Cummings asked what the desired lead time would be for notice of a
14 Commissioner absence from Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Flower referred her
15 to the Planning Commission Guidelines.
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17 Vice - Chairperson Massa - Lavitt requested that Mr. Flower provide a brief overview of the
18 litigation concerning the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the River's End
19 Staging Area (RESA) and San Gabriel River Bikeway Enhancement Plan. Mr. Flower
20 explained that the matter is still pending, but the main issue relates to the property
21 owner disputing the validity of the MND. The judge ruled that the City modify the project
22 description in the MND to indicate that portions of the bike path are currently under the
23 ownership and control of the private property owner. The City subsequently prepared
24 an appendix to the original document and has taken public comment on this appendix in
25 compliance with the court's direction.
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27 ADJOURNMENT
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29 Vice - Chairperson Massa- Lavitt adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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32 Respectfully Submitted,
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36 Carmen Alvarez, Executive Assi ant
37 Planning Department
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40 APPROVAL
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42 The Commission on March 2, 2011, approved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
43 Meeting of Wednesday, February 2, 2011. O— .
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