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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 5, 2012
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Greg Hastings, Interim Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 12 -2
REGARDING RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
After conducting a public hearing, it is requested that the Planning Commission adopt
Resolution No. 12 -26 recommending to the City Council the approval of Zone Text
Amendment 12 -2 regarding residential roof decks.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
Roof decks are permitted in all residential zones in the City, with the exception of the
RLD -15 (Bridgeport) zone. Maximum height for structures in the RLD -9, RLD -15 and
RHD -20 zones is 25 feet. Maximum height for structures in the RHD -33 and RHD -46
zones and Surfside is 35 feet.
The Municipal Code is currently silent regarding the height and placement of canopies,
umbrellas, awnings, heaters, tables, chairs, jacuzzis, etc. on roof decks.
Zone Text Amendment 12 -2 would amend the Zoning Code by adding the highlighted
language below to Section 11.2.05.0153 of the Municipal Code:
"Roof Decks. Roof Decks are allowed in the residential districts pursuant
to Table 11.2.05.015: Development Standards for Residential Districts.
No structures or furniture that would exceed the height limit
provisions of Table 11.2.05.015 whether or not attached to the
building, shall be allowed on any roof deck excepting the following:
1 single-pole umbrellas; 2 ortable patio heaters; and 3
collapsible canopies Provided they are maintained below the height
limit when not in active use. In addition, all required roof deck railings in
accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code shall not
exceed the height limit provisions of Table 11.2.05,015. The provisions of
Section 11.2.05.015.1: Projections, are not applicable to roof decks.
Staff has determined that Zone Text Amendment 12-2 is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 14
Calif. Code of Regs. Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations),
because it consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average
slope of less than 20% and does not result in any changes in land use or density; and
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainly that there is no
possibility that the approval may have a significant effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDATION:
After conducting a public hearing, it is recommended that the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution No. 12-26 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zone Text Amendment 12-2,
Attachments:
1. Proposed Planning Commission Resolution
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 12-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 12-2
REGARDING RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECKS
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. On July 9, 2012, the City Council directed the Planning Commission
to develop criteria regulating placement of items on residential roof decks.
Section 2. The Planning Commission discussed residential roof deck regulations
at their regular meeting of August 1, 2012, and conducted a duly noticed public hearing
on September 5, 2012 to consider Zone Text Amendment 12-2.
Section 3. Zone Text Amendment 12-2 would amend Section 11.2.050.0503 of
the Seal Beach Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Roof Decks. Roof Decks are allowed in the residential districts pursuant
to Table 11.2.05.015: Development Standards for Residential Districts.
No structures or furniture that would exceed the height limit provisions of
Table 11.2.05.015, whether or not attached to the building, shall be
allowed on any roof deck excepting the following: (1) single-pole
umbrellas; (2) portable patio heaters; and (3) collapsible canopies
provided they are maintained below the height limit when not in active use.
In addition, all required roof deck railings in accordance with the provisions
of the California Building Code shall not exceed the height limit provisions
of Table 11.2.05.015. The provisions of Section 11.2.05.015.1:
Projections, are not applicable to roof decks.
Section 4. The Planning Commission hereby finds the application for Zoning
Text Amendment 12-2 is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), because it consists of minor alterations in
land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20% and does not result
in any changes in land use or density; and, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), because it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the approval may have a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 12-2.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal
Beach at a meeting thereof held • the 5 th day of September, 2012 • the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Chairwoman
Greg Hastings
Interim Planning Commission Secretary