Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · September 21, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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 5:03 p.m., Chair Van Horik called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Mark Christoffels, Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane Templin,
Present: Erick Verduzco-Vega and Donita Van Horik
Commissioners Ron Cruz
Absent:
Also present: Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services; Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau
Manager; Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer; Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer;
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Gina Casillas, Planner; Fern Nueno, Planner; Heidi Eidson,
Bureau Secretary.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Templin led the flag salute.
MINUTES
17-061PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes
of August 17, 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: 5 - Mark Christoffels, Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane Templin
and Donita Van Horik
Abstain: 1 - Erick Verduzco-Vega
Absent: 1 - Ron Cruz
17-067PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes
of September 7, 2017.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by
Commissioner Christoffels, to approve the recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mark Christoffels, Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Erick
Verduzco-Vega and Donita Van Horik
Abstain: 1 - Jane Templin
Absent: 1 - Ron Cruz
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, presented the Director's Report.
Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
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. 17-068PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption 16-251, deny the
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appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a
Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP17-003) for the construction
of a new 1,122-square-foot, two-story commercial building, located at
5744 E. 2nd Street within the Commercial Neighborhood Pedestrian
(CNP) zoning district. (District 3) (Application No. 1610-09)
Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Gina Casillas, Project Planner,
who presented the staff report.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Gina Casillas responded to a query from Commissioner Templin.
Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Gina Casillas responded to queries from Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Carrie Tai responded to a query from Chair Van Horik.
Dinko J. Bozanich, appellant, spoke.
Ron Hoover, applicant, spoke.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Ron Hoover responded to a query from Chair Van Horik.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
A dialogue ensued between Chair Van Horik and Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau
Manager.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Linda Tatum responded to queries from Chair Van Horik.
Carrie Tai spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
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Linda Tatum responded to queries from Commissioner Templin.
Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Linda Tatum responded to a query from Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega.
Michael Mais responded to queries from Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega.
Commissioner Christoffels spoke.
A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Christoffels and Michael Mais.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Linda Tatum responded to queries from Chair Van Horik.
Carrie Tai spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Carrie Tai responded to queries from Commissioner Templin.
Dinko Bozanich provided rebuttal.
Ron Hoover spoke.
Commissioner Christoffels spoke.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Dinko Bozanich spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Christoffels, seconded
by Commissioner Lewis, to approve the recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mark Christoffels, Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane
Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega and Donita Van Horik
Absent: 1 - Ron Cruz
2. 17-070PL Elect a Chair of the Planning Commission for 2017-2018.
Commissioner Christoffels nominated Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega as the Chair of
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the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Templin seconded the nomination.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Christoffels, seconded
by Commissioner Templin, to elect Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega
as Chair of the Planning Commission for 2017-2018. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mark Christoffels, Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane
Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega and Donita Van Horik
Absent: 1 - Ron Cruz
3. 17-071PL Elect a Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2017-2018.
Commissioner Templin nominated Commissioner Lewis as Vice Chair of the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner Perez seconded the nomination.
A motion was made by Commissioner Templin, seconded by
Commissioner Perez, to elect Commissioner Lewis as the Vice
Chair of the Planning Commission for 2017-2018. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mark Christoffels, Richard Lewis, Andy Perez, Jane
Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega and Donita Van Horik
Absent: 1 - Ron Cruz
STUDY SESSION
4. 17-069PL Conduct a study session regarding the Climate Action Plan.
Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Fern Nueno, Project Planner,
who presented the study session item.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
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Fern Nueno responded to a query from Chair Van Horik.
Commissioner Christoffels spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, responded to queries from
Commissioner Christoffels.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services, responded to queries from
Commissioner Lewis.
Christopher Koontz responded to a query from Commissioner Lewis.
Fern Nueno responded to a query from Commissioner Lewis.
Amy Bodek responded to queries from Commissioner Lewis.
Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke.
A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega and Amy Bodek.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Templin and Amy Bodek.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Christopher Koontz responded to a query from Commissioner Lewis.
Christopher Koontz responded to a query from Chair Van Horik.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no comments from the public.
COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services, introduced Jonathan Kraus of the 8th District
Council Office, who presented Chair Van Horik with a certificate of recognition.
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Vice Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Chair Van Horik spoke.
Amy Bodek spoke.
Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, presented Chair Van Horik with a certificate of
recognition.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:20 p.m., Chair Van Horik adjourned the meeting.
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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, SEPTEMBER 21, 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
17-061PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of
August 17, 2017.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 8-17-17 PC minutes.pdf
17-067PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of
September 7, 2017.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 9-7-17 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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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
1. 17-068PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption 16-251, deny the
appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Local
Coastal Development Permit (LCDP17-003) for the construction of a new
1,122-square-foot, two-story commercial building, located at 5744 E. 2nd
Street within the Commercial Neighborhood Pedestrian (CNP) zoning
district. (District 3) (Application No. 1610-09)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 5744 E. 2nd Street staff report.pdf
5744 E. 2nd Street exhibit B.pdf
5744 E. 2nd Street exhibit D.pdf
2. 17-070PL Elect a Chair of the Planning Commission for 2017-2018.
3. 17-071PL Elect a Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2017-2018.
STUDY SESSION
4. 17-069PL Conduct a study session regarding the Climate Action Plan.
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: October 5, 2017 - 5:00 p.m.
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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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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, SEPTEMBER 21, 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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