Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · January 19, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
Donita Van Horik, Chair Richard Lewis, Commissioner
Erick Verduzco-Vega, Vice Chair Andy Perez, Commissioner
Mark Christoffels, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner
Ron Cruz, Commissioner
FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:08 p.m., Chair Van Horik called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane Templin and Donita Van Horik
Present:
Commissioners Mark Christoffels, Ron Cruz and Erick Verduzco-Vega
Absent:
Also present: Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager; Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer;
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer; Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Jorge
Ramirez, Planner; Gina Casillas, Planner; Heidi Eidson, Planning Bureau Secretary.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Lewis led the flag salute.
MINUTES
17-001PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission
minutes of January 5, 2017.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by
Commissioner Templin, to approve the recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane Templin and Donita Van
Horik
Absent: 3 - Mark Christoffels, Ron Cruz and Erick Verduzco-Vega
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, provided the Directors 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. 17-003PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 16-274 and
approve a Conditional Use Permit request to allow the sale of beer
for off-site consumption at a brewery satellite tasting room located
at 3768 Long Beach Boulevard, Unit 110, within the Commercial
Automobile-Oriented (CCA) zone. (District 7) (Application No.
1611-19)
Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Jorge Ramirez, Project
Planner, who presented the staff report.
Laurie Porter, applicant, co-owner Smog City Brewery, spoke.
Commissioner Perez spoke.
Laurie Porter spoke.
Blair Cohn, Bixby Knolls Improvement Association, provided public comment.
Sherman Greenspan provided public comment.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, responded to a query from Chair
Van Horik.
Commissioner Perez spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, responded to a query from
Commissioner Perez.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Christopher Koontz responded to comments by Chair Van Horik.
A motion was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by
Commissioner Templin, to approve the recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane Templin and Donita Van
Horik
Absent: 3 - Mark Christoffels, Ron Cruz and Erick Verduzco-Vega
2. 17-002PL Recommendation to recommend that the City Council adopt
Mitigated Negative Declaration 16-16 and approve a Zone Change
for three parcels located at 2640 N. Lakewood Boulevard, 2610 N.
Lakewood Boulevard and 4141-4217 Willow Street from Regional
Highway District (CHW) zone to Willow Street Center Planned
Development District (PD-27), a Conditional Use Permit, and Site
Plan Review for the construction of a new six-story hotel
(Staybridge Suites) located at 2640 N. Lakewood Boulevard.
(District 5) (Application No. 1505-20)
Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Gina Casillas, Project Planner,
who presented the staff report.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Gina Casillas responded to queries from Commissioner Lewis.
Heather Lee, representing the applicant, spoke.
Iris Heimert, Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, provided public
comment.
Joshua Castellanos, President and CEO, Greater Lakewood Chamber of
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Commerce, provided public comment.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Gina Casillas responded to a query from Commissioner Templin.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Gina Casillas responded to a query from Chair Van Horik.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Carrie Tai responded to a query from Chair Van Horik.
A motion was made by Commissioner Templin, seconded by
Commissioner Perez, to approve the recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane Templin and Donita Van
Horik
Absent: 3 - Mark Christoffels, Ron Cruz and Erick Verduzco-Vega
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was no public comment.
COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:48 p.m., Chair Van Horik adjourned the meeting.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
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 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.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
Donita Van Horik, Chair Richard Lewis, Commissioner
Erick Verduzco-Vega, Vice Chair Andy Perez, Commissioner
Mark Christoffels, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner
Ron Cruz, Commissioner
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
MINUTES
17-001PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes
of January 5, 2017.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 1-5-17 PC Minutes.pdf
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
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
1. 17-003PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 16-274 and
approve a Conditional Use Permit request to allow the sale of beer for
off-site consumption at a brewery satellite tasting room located at 3768
Long Beach Boulevard, Unit 110, within the Commercial
Automobile-Oriented (CCA) zone. (District 7) (Application No. 1611-19)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 3768 Long Beach Blvd staff report.pdf
3768 Long Beach Blvd exhibit B.pdf
3768 Long Beach Blvd exhibit B2.pdf
3768 Long Beach Blvd exhibit C.pdf
2. 17-002PL Recommendation to recommend that the City Council adopt Mitigated
Negative Declaration 16-16 and approve a Zone Change for three
parcels located at 2640 N. Lakewood Boulevard, 2610 N. Lakewood
Boulevard and 4141-4217 Willow Street from Regional Highway
District (CHW) zone to Willow Street Center Planned Development
District (PD-27), a Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review for
the construction of a new six-story hotel (Staybridge Suites) located at
2640 N. Lakewood Boulevard. (District 5) (Application No. 1505-20)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 2640 N. Lakewood Blvd staff report.pdf
Staybridge LB exhibit B.pdf
2640 Exhibit C.pdf
2640 N. Lakewood Blvd Exhibit D.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 2, 2017 - 5:00 PM
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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, JANUARY 19, 2017
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 Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 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, 72 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, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
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 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.
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