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Planning Commission

Thursday, September 7, 2023 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Planning Commission held its regular meeting and approved several development projects, including two drive-through restaurants at Long Beach Towne Center and a new wireless telecommunications facility. The commission also continued discussion on a restaurant modification and conducted a study session on parking.

Key Decisions

  • Long Beach Towne Center Development Passed
  • 75-foot Wireless Telecommunications Monopole Approved
  • Restaurant Modification on Carson Boulevard Tabled
  • New Restaurant Alcohol Sales Permit Approved
  • Parking Study Session Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. FLAG SALUTE
  4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  5. REGULAR AGENDA
  6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  7. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
  8. ADJOURNMENT
  9. Also Present: Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services; Luis A. Ramirez, Deputy Director of Development Service; Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer; Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney; Elise Roberts, Planning Analyst; Alex Medina, Bureau Secretary; Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist
  10. The Planning Commission minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
  11. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  12. CALL TO ORDER
  13. ROLL CALL
  14. FLAG SALUTE
  15. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  16. REGULAR AGENDA
  17. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2023.
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 2. Recommendation to Determine that the project is within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the General Plan Land Use and Urban Design Elements Program Environmental Impact Review (EIR) (SCH #2015051054) (PECC02-23) and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168 and 15162; Approve two (2) Conditional Use Permits (CUP21-024 & CUP21-025) and adopt findings and conditions of approval thereto, to allow the operation of two (2) drive-through facilities for two (2) new detached restaurants proposed on a vacant pad within the Long Beach Towne Center in the Regional Commercial Highway (CHW) Zoning District; and Approve a Tentative Parcel Map request (TMP21-009) and adopt findings and conditions of approval thereto, to subdivide an existing 20-acre parcel into (2) two lots resulting in Parcel A, a 17.56-acre lot and Parcel B, a 2.44-acre lot. (District 4)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  19. 3. Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption (CE23-085); Approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-036) and adopt findings and conditions of approval thereto, to construct and operate a new 75-foot-tall monopole wireless telecommunications facility and related equipment located at 88 Victoria Street (APN:7306-022-054) in the General Industrial (IG) Zoning District. (District 9)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 4. Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE23-103; and Approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-009) and modification to an approved permit and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, for the modifications to an existing 4,659-square-foot restaurant with drive through that includes: a 236-square-foot addition, additional drive through lane and new bypass lane, canopies, and interior and exterior improvements located at 7681 Carson Boulevard (APN: 7075-001-948) in the Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (CCA) Zoning District. (District 4)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Templin, seconded by Commissioner Ware, to continue the item to September 21, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 5. Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE23-100; and Approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-012) and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, to allow on-site alcohol sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits in a new 1,898-square-foot restaurant with a bar in an existing commercial tenant space, located at 1436 East 7th Street within the Community Commercial - Pedestrian Oriented (CCP) Zoning District. (District 2)
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson, seconded by Commissioner Castillo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 6. Recommendation to conduct a study session regarding parking.
    PL-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson, seconded by Vice Chair Templin, to receive and file the study session. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  24. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
  25. ADJOURNMENT
  26. I, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  27. NOTE: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 hours prior to the meeting. vh