Planning Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, Chair Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Erick Verduzco-Vega, Vice Chair Richard Lewis, Commissioner Alvaro Castillo, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner Mark Christoffels, Commissioner SPECIAL MEETING IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PURSUANT TO AB361 PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO PLANNINGCOMMISSIONERS@LONGBEACH.GOV TO CALL IN FOR TELEPHONIC PUBLIC COMMENT PLEASE VISIT http://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/planning/commission/ PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 AGENDA ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MINUTES 22-024PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of May 5, 2022. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: PC Minutes 05.05.2022 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. Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM DIRECTOR'S REPORT REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-025PL Recommendation to find the proposed vacation of an easement for a north-south alley located on the westerly 15 feet of Lot 23 and Lot 30 in Block “B” of Tract No. 6922 between Del Amo Boulevard (to the north) and Pleasant Street (to the south), in conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the City’s General plan (GPC21-004) in the Multi-Family Residential (R-3-T) & Community Automobile-Oriented (CCA) Zoning District. (District 8) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Site Photos Attachment C - Vacation Exhibits Presentation 2. 22-026PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE22-043 and approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP21-018) 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 2,187-square-foot tenant space, located at 4111 Viking Way in the Community Pedestrian-Oriented (CCP) Zoning District. (District 5) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Site Photos Attachment C - Plans Attachment D - Operation Plan Attachment E - ABC Stats Attachment F - Conditions of Approval Attachment G - Findings Presentation Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 3. 22-027PL Recommendation to determine the project is within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Downtown Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2009071006) and the Downtown Plan PEIR and the “Downtown Plan PEIR Addendum - EIRA06-20”) and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, and Approve Site Plan Review (SPR21-039) for the construction of a new six story residential building consisting of 75 residential units and three levels of subterranean parking located on two separate lots in the Downtown Plan Planned Development (PD-30) Zoning District addressed as 923 and 927 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 1) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Plans Attachment C - Findings Attachment D - Conditions of Approval Attachment E - PD-30 Downtown PEIR Attachment F - Downtown Plan PEIR and the Downtown Attachment G - Downtown Plan Equivalency Calculator Attachment H - Environmental Compliance Checklist Presentation Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 4. 22-028PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE-22-034 and approve a Conditional Use Permit CUP22-008 for the establishment and operation of a coffee roasting facility with accessory retail and coffee bar located at 2952 E. 14th Street in the Light Industrial (IL) Zoning District. (District 2) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Plans Attachment C - Findings Attachment D - Equipment Information Attachment E - Conditions of Approval Public Comment Presentation Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 5. 22-029PL Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing; Recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving and adopting a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-21) to the General Plan Land Use Element and Urban Design Element Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (PEIR-SCH# 2015051054), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, and making certain CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto, including a finding that the adopted General Plan Land Use Element PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program shall apply; and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; approving the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (2205-02); and Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Development Services to submit Policy and Ordinance amendments, as necessary to the California Coastal Commission for its review, approval and certification to obtain a finding of conformance with the City’s Certified Local Coastal Program (LCPA22-001). (Citywide) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A CAAP Confirmation 1-5-21 Attachment B Findings Attachment C - Final SEIR_Long Beach CAAP Attachment D - LUE PEIR and MMRP Attachment E- CEQA Findings Presentation Public Comment 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 Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: JUNE 2, 2022 - 5:00 P.M. HF 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 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 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, 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 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE, 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. Page 8 of 8