Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · February 5, 2015
Minutes
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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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