Planning Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Jane Templin, Vice Chair Alvaro Castillo, Commissioner Michael Clemson, Commissioner Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Richard Lewis, Commissioner Michele Ware, Commissioner FINAL AGENDA & MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Templin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Also Present: Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager; Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney; Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer; Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner; Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner; Amy Harbin, Project Planner; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist; Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist; Nicole Amescua, Admin Analyst; Alex Medina, Secretary. Alvaro Castillo, Michele Ware, Jane Templin and Michael Clemson Commissioners Present: Josh LaFarga and Richard LewisCommissioners Absent: FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Ware led the flag salute. 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. MINUTES Page 1 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 23-057PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of July 20, 2023. A motion was made by Commissioner Castillo, seconded by Commissioner Ware, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Alvaro Castillo, Michele Ware, Jane Templin and Michael Clemson Absent: 2 - Josh LaFarga and Richard Lewis DIRECTOR'S REPORT Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, presented the Director's Report. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 23-058PL Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and consider a third-party appeal filed by Citizens About Responsible Planning (CARP) - c/o Joe Weinstein, Melinda Cotton, and Corliss Lee (APL23-009); Accept Categorical Exemption CE-23-022; and, Uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP23-009) and, adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, for the installation of a permanent parklet (301 square feet) within a portion of the public right-of-way, currently designated for two on-street parking spaces, abutting a sports bar/restaurant at 5236 E. 2nd Street in the Neighborhood Pedestrian (CNP) Zoning District. (District 3) Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, introduced Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Joe Weinstein, Appellant, provided a presentation. Julie Dean, Appellant, continued the presentation Page 2 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Eric Johnson, Project Applicant, spoke. Julie Dean, Appellant, spoke. Ann Cantrell provided public comment. Corliss Lee provided public comment. Timothy Moriarty provided public comment. Kyle St. Romain provided public comment. Joe Mouter provided public comment. Doug Smith provided public comment. Greg Costello provided public comment. Kurt Schneiter provided public comment. Carolyn Rhoades provided public comment. Brian Cochrane provided public comment. Kim Tashkin provided public comment. John Eilers provided public comment. Jeff Miller provided public comment. Barbara Paul provided public comment. Melinda Cotton provided public comment. Commissioner Ware spoke. Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Page 3 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Joe Weinstein, Appellant, spoke. Julie Dean, Appellant, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Julie Dean, Appellant, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Clemson and Julie Dean, Appellant. Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson, seconded by Commissioner Ware, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Michele Ware, Jane Templin and Michael Clemson No: 1 - Alvaro Castillo Absent: 2 - Josh LaFarga and Richard Lewis 2. 23-059PL 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) 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, Page 4 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Approve a Tentative Parcel Map request (TMP21-009) 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) Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, introduced Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Commissioner Ware spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner, spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Clemson and Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Andrew Feinour, Project Applicant, spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Page 5 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Andrew Feinour, Project Applicant, spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Andrew Feinour, Project Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner, spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Andrew Feinour, Project Applicant, spoke. Kristen Roberts spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Page 6 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Vice Chair Templin spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Kwon Mak provided public comment. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Andrew Feinour, Project Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Jay Higgins, Project Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Castillo, seconded by Commissioner Clemson, to continue the item to September 7, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 4 - Alvaro Castillo, Michele Ware, Jane Templin and Michael Clemson Absent: 2 - Josh LaFarga and Richard Lewis 3. 23-060PL Recommendation to receive and file the seventh annual review of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement affirming staff's finding that the project complies with the terms and conditions as required and has fulfilled the requirements for the reporting period of 2022-2023. (District 1) Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, introduced Amy Harbin, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. A motion was made by Commissioner Ware, seconded by Commissioner Clemson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Alvaro Castillo, Michele Ware, Jane Templin and Michael Clemson Absent: 2 - Josh LaFarga and Richard Lewis 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 Vice Chair Templin spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Templin adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. NEXT MEETING - AUGUST 17, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. AM Page 8 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 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. Page 9 of 10

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 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. Page 10 of 10

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Jane Templin, Vice Chair Alvaro Castillo, Commissioner Michael Clemson, Commissioner Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Richard Lewis, Commissioner Michele Ware, Commissioner AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION IN-PERSON MEETING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE ZOOM MEETING BY USING THE RAISE HAND FUNCTION, OR PRESSING *9 ON YOUR PHONE PLEASE NOTE THE ZOOM MEETING MAY ENCOUNTER TECHNICAL DISRUPTIONS, BUT IN-PERSON ACCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT TO JOIN VIA ZOOM, PLEASE DIAL: (213) 338 - 8477 / MEETING ID: 927 4212 9521 http://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/planning/commission/ WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO: PLANNINGCOMMISSIONERS@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE 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. MINUTES Page 1 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of July 20, 2023. 23-057PL Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Minutes of 7.20.2023 DIRECTOR'S REPORT REGULAR AGENDA Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and consider a third-party appeal filed by Citizens About Responsible Planning (CARP) - c/o Joe Weinstein, Melinda Cotton, and Corliss Lee (APL23-009); Accept Categorical Exemption CE-23-022; and, Uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP23-009) and, adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, for the installation of a permanent parklet (301 square feet) within a portion of the public right-of-way, currently designated for two on-street parking spaces, abutting a sports bar/restaurant at 5236 E. 2nd Street in the Neighborhood Pedestrian (CNP) Zoning District. (District 3) 23-058PL1. Page 2 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - ZA Minutes 05/8/23 Attachment B - ZA Public Comments 5/8/23 Attachment C - Vicinity Map Attachment D - Site Photos Attachment E - Plans Attachment F - Conditions of Approval Attachment G - Vicinity Public Parking Attachment H - Findings Attachment I - Application for Appeal Attachment J - Public Comment Staff Presentation Appellant Presentation Public Comments Public Comments 2 Public Comments 3 Public Comments 4 Public Comments 5 Public Comments 6 Public Comments 7 Public Comments 8 Public Comments 9 Public Comments 10 Public Comments 11 Public Comments 12 Page 3 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 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) 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) 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) 23-059PL2. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Site Photos Attachment C - Plans Attachment D - Conditions of Approval Attachment E – Findings Attachment F - Tentative Parcel Map Attachment G - LUE and UDE Program EIR Attachment H - 7250 Carson Boulevard Project PEIR Com Attachment I - LUE and UDE MMRP Staff Presentation Public Comment Public Comment 2 Recommendation to receive and file the seventh annual review of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement affirming staff's finding that the project complies with the terms and conditions as required and has fulfilled the requirements for the reporting period of 2022-2023. (District 1) 23-060PL3. Page 4 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Development Summary Staff Presentation 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 MEETING - AUGUST 17, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. AM Page 5 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 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. Page 6 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 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, 24 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, 24 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, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 7 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 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. Page 8 of 8