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Planning Commission

Thursday, January 5, 2023 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Planning Commission held its first meeting of 2023, reviewing several local development projects including a police academy renovation and a new restaurant's alcohol permit. The commission approved most agenda items and continued one telecommunications facility proposal to a future meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Long Beach Police Academy Renovation Approved
  • New Restaurant Alcohol License at 4th Street Approved with Modified Conditions
  • Wireless Telecommunications Facility Continued to Future Meeting
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 19, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. AM
  2. PAGE BREAK
  3. FINAL AGENDA AND MINUTES
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. FLAG SALUTE
  7. MINUTES
  8. 23-001PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of December 15, 2022.
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Christoffels, seconded by Vice Chair Templin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. SWEARING OF WITNESSES
  10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  11. 23-007PL Pl - 2022 PC Year in Review
    PL-Agenda Item
  12. REGULAR AGENDA
  13. 1. Recommendation to reopen the public hearing for Site Plan (SPR22-119) and reaffirm findings and decision from the December 15, 2022 Planning Commission hearing approving the renovation of the Long Beach Police Academy consisting of interior and exterior improvements to existing buildings, replacement of existing trailers, and site improvements, including accessibility upgrades, at the existing Long Beach Police Academy at 7290 Carson Boulevard in the Park (P) Zoning District. (District 4)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Templin, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 2. Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE22-180 and approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-022) to allow on-site alcohol sales and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits (ABC License Type 47) at a new restaurant with a bar in an existing 1,943-square-foot tenant space, located at 2038-2040 East 4th Street in the Neighborhood Pedestrian (CNP) Zoning District. (District 2)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Christoffels, to approve recommendation with modified conditions. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 3. Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption (CE22-020) and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-004) to allow the operation of a new utility mounted wireless telecommunication facility on an existing Southern California Edison (SCE) tower at 7600 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7304-001-802) in the Public Right-of-Way (PR) Zoning District. (District 9)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Christoffels, to continue item to a future date. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 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.
  17. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
  18. ADJOURNMENT
  19. 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.