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Regular Meeting

Long Beach, NY · February 5, 2015

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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Alan Fox, Chair Molly Campbell, Commissioner Mark Christoffels, Vice Chair Donita Van Horik, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner Andy Perez, Commissioner Erick Verduzco-Vega, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER (5:05 PM) At 5:05 p.m., Chair Fox called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL (5:05 PM) Commissioners Andy Perez, Donita Van Horik, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Jane Present: Templin, Mark Christoffels, Molly Campbell and Alan Fox Also present: Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services; Jeff Winklepleck, Acting Planning Admnistrator; Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Scott Kinsey, Planner; Heidi Eidson, Bureau Secretary. FLAG SALUTE (5:05 PM) Commissioner Van Horik led the flag salute. DIRECTOR'S REPORT ((5:05 PM) Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services, provided the Director's Report. SWEARING OF WITNESSES (5:08 PM) 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. REGULAR AGENDA (5:08 PM) Page 1 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 1. 15-007PL Recommendation to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of a new Verizon Wireless wireless telecommunications facility on the rooftop of a commercial data center building located at 3980 E. 7th Street in the Community Automobile-Oriented (CCA) zoning district, and receive Categorical Exemption 14-062. (District 3) (Application No. 1406-19) Jeff Winklepleck, Acting Planning Administrator, introduced Scott Kinsey, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Commissioner Christoffels spoke. Scott Kinsey responded to queries from Commissioner Christoffels. Commissioner Van Horik spoke. Scott Kinsey responded to queries from Commissioner Van Horik. Commissioner Campbell spoke. Scott Kinsey responded to queries from Commissioner Campbell. Commissioner Templin spoke. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, responded to queries from Commissioner Templin. Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke. Scott Kinsey responded to a query from Commissioner Verduzco-Vega. Marilyn Warren, representing the applicant, spoke. Commissioner Van Horik spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Christoffels, seconded by Commissioner Templin, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Andy Perez, Donita Van Horik, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Jane Templin, Mark Christoffels, Molly Campbell and Alan Fox 2. 15-008PL Recommendation to find the proposed vacation of a 69.5-square-foot portion of public sidewalk on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue south of 6th Street (adjacent to 854 E. 6th Street) for street realignment purposes in conformance with Page 2 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM the adopted goals and policies of the City's General Plan and accept Categorical Exemption 15-018. (District 1) (Application No. 1501-51) Jeff Winklepleck, Acting Planning Administrator, presented the staff report. Chair Fox swore in a City staff member wishing to speak. Meredith Elguira, Department of Public Works, spoke. Commissioner Christoffels spoke. Commissioner Templin spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Van Horik, seconded by Commissioner Campbell, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Andy Perez, Donita Van Horik, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Jane Templin, Mark Christoffels, Molly Campbell and Alan Fox PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (5:30 PM) There was no public comment. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION (5:30 PM) Commissioner Templin spoke. Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke. Chair Fox spoke. Commissioner Christoffels spoke. Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services, responded to comments made by Commissioner Christoffels. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Christoffels spoke. Amy Bodek responded to a query from Chair Fox. Page 3 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Chair Fox spoke. ADJOURNMENT (5:41 PM) At 5:41 p.m., Chair Fox adjourned the meeting. hge NOTE: 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 Development Services Department at (562) 570-6194 or (562) 570-5794, 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Mga Serbisyong Pagpapaunlad sa (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon. Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas de la Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo al (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión. Page 4 of 4

Agenda

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Alan Fox, Chair Molly Campbell, Commissioner Mark Christoffels, Vice Chair Donita Van Horik, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner Andy Perez, Commissioner Erick Verduzco-Vega, Commissioner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 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. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 15-007PL Recommendation to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of a new Verizon Wireless wireless telecommunications facility on the rooftop of a commercial data center building located at 3980 E. 7th Street in the Community Automobile-Oriented (CCA) zoning district, and receive Categorical Exemption 14-062. (District 3) (Application No. 1406-19) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 3980 E. 7th Street staff report.pdf 3980 E. 7th Street exhibit B plans.pdf 3980 E. 7th Street exhibit B pics.pdf 3980 E. 7th Street exhibit D.pdf Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 2. 15-008PL Recommendation to find the proposed vacation of a 69.5-square-foot portion of public sidewalk on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue south of 6th Street (adjacent to 854 E. 6th Street) for street realignment purposes in conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the City's General Plan and accept Categorical Exemption 15-018. (District 1) (Application No. 1501-51) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: mlk 6th street vacation staff report.pdf 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 REGULAR MEETING: February 19, 2015 - 5:00 P.M. hge Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express your opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are generally limited to 3 minutes. 1. State your name and address. 2. Organization you represent, if any. 3. State whether for or against the proposal. 4. Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip, emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive. In order to have written material included in the Planning Commissioner’s mailed Agenda Packet, twelve (12) copies of the material must be delivered to the Department of Development Services, Planning Bureau, no later than ten (10) calendar days before the date of the Planning Commission Hearing. Written material that is presented to the Planning Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission Hearing, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda folder, but may not be reviewed by the individual Commissioners due to the amount of material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda. Material presented to the Commission at the Hearing will be part of the record but also may not be reviewed by individual Commissioners. Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 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 Development Services Department at (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung ang pasalitang pagsasalin-wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles ay hinahangad o kung ang isang natatanging kaluwagan ay hinahangad alinsunod sa Batas sa mga Amerikanong May Kapansanan, mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Mga Serbisyong Pagpapaunlad (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon sa Karta. Si desea una interpretación verbal en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si se desea una adaptación especial de acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo al (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión de Estatutos. Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 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 Development Services Department at (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Mga Serbisyong Pagpapaunlad sa (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon. Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas de la Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo al (562) 570-6194, (562) 570-5794, 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión. Page 5 of 5

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