Planning Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, Chair Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Erick Verduzco-Vega, Vice Chair Richard Lewis, Commissioner Alvaro Castillo, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner Mark Christoffels, Commissioner SPECIAL MEETING IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PURSUANT TO AB361 PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO PLANNINGCOMMISSIONERS@LONGBEACH.GOV TO CALL IN FOR TELEPHONIC PUBLIC COMMENT PLEASE VISIT http://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/planning/commission/ PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MINUTES 22-046PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of August 4, 2022. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: PC Minutes of 08.04.2022.pdf Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM SWEARING OF WITNESSES Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Planning Commission meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. DIRECTOR'S REPORT REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-047PL Recommendation to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying the River Park Residential Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-07-20, SCH#2021020492); Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving a Zone Change (ZCHG20-002) from CS, CS (H), and R-1-N to RP-15 and RP-15 (H); Recommend that the City Council approve Site Plan Review (SPR20-007) for construction of a new residential Planned Unit Development of 226 dwelling units consisting of 74 two-story detached single-family homes on small condominium lots, 99 two-story row townhouses, and 53 three-story carriage townhouses, located on 15.53 acres of a 20.4-acre development site, with a park to be developed on the remaining 4.81 acres of the property; Recommend that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82712 (VTTM20-002) to create one master ground lot and 226 airspace lots, on a 20.4-acre development site; Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving a Development Agreement (DA20-001) between the City and Integral Communities, LLC; and, Recommend that the City Council adopt a General Plan Conformity Certification (GPC21-003) for the vacation of 1) Baker Street between Golden Avenue and the western edge of the project site, and 2) portions of unused right-of-way on Wardlow Road adjacent to the project site. (District 7) Suggested Action: Continue item to September 1, 2022. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 2. 22-048PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE-22-114; and, approve a Local Coastal Development Permit to demolish and replace an existing residential duplex with a new duplex and attached four-car garage and Standards Variances for: 1) a four-foot garage setback in lieu of the required 20-feet setback; and 2) an oversized curb cut (36 feet where 20 feet maximum is allowed) on 60th Place to accommodate four (4) side by side garage parking spaces on a property located at 5925 E Seaside Walk in the R-2-I (Two-Family Residential District with Intensified Development on the Lots) Zoning District. (District 3) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - PC Staff Report 06.02.2022 Attachment B - PC Minutes of 06.02.2022 Attachment C - PC Minutes of 07.21.2022 Attachment D - Vicinity Map Attachment E - Site Photos Attachment F - Plans Attachment G - Conditions of Approval Attachment H - Findings Attachment I - Public Comment Staff Presentation Public Comment 1 Public Comment 2 Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 3. 22-049PL Recommendation to Find the projects listed in the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Program (FY 2023 CIP) in conformity with the General Plan. (Citywide) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - FY 23 Proposed CIP Attachment B - FY 23 CIP: Summary Attachment C - General Plan Consistency Findings Attachment D - General Plan LUE Goals and Objectives Staff Presentation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Planning Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 - 5:00 P.M. HF Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6101. The City Clerk Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM NOTE: If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 6 of 6