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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda 2002-11-06 . . . CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for November 6, 2002 7:30 p.m. District 1 - Ellery Deaton District 2 - Jim Sharp District 3 - Gordon Shanks District 4 - David Hood District 5 - Phil Ladner Department of Development Services Lee Whittenberg, Director Terence Boga, Assistant City Attorney Mac Cummins, Associate Planner Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary o City Hall office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed noon to 1 :00 p.m. o The City of Seal Beach complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance to attend this meeting please telephone the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting (562) 431-2527. o Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3. They are rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m. o Videotapes of Planning Commission meetings may be purchased from Seal Beach TV3 at a cost of $20 per tape. Telephone: (562) 596-1404. o Copies of staff reports and/or written materials on each agenda item are on file in the Department of Development Services and City libraries for public inspection. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET The following is a brief explanation of the Planning Commission agenda structure: AGENDA APPROVAL: The Planning Commission may wish to change the order of the items on the agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission, only on items not on tonight's agenda, may do so during this time period. No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on these communications on this date, unless agendized. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Public Hearings allow citizens the opportunity to speak in favor of or against agendized items. More detailed information is found in the actual agenda attached. If you have documents to distribute, you should have enough copies for all Planning Commissioners, City staff and the public. Please give one to the secretary for the City files. The documents become part of the public record and will not be returned. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items are considered routine items that normally do not require separate consideration. The Planning Commission may make one motion for approval of all the items listed on the Consent Calendar. SCHEDULED MATTERS: These items are considered by the Planning Commission separately and require separate motions. These transactions are considered administrative and public testimony is not heard. STAFF CONCERNS: Updates and reports from the Director of Development Services (Planning and Building Departments) are presented for information to the Planning Commission and the public. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Items of concern are presented by the Planning Commissioners and discussed with staff. All proceedinas are recorded. 2 . . . V. City of Seal Beach Planning Commission Agenda for November 6, 2002 7:30 p.m. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA APPROVAL By Motion of the Planning Commission, this is the time to: (a) Notify the public of any changes to the Agenda; (b) Re-arrange the order of the Agenda; and/or (c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or public to request an item is removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, provided that the Planning Commission may undertake no action or discussion unless otherwise authorized by law. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by one motion unless prior to enactment, a member of the Planning Commission, staff, or the public requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2002. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conditional Use Permit 02-15 226 Fourth Street Applicant/Owner: Request: Brent A. Sears I Bob & Kathy West To perform a major addition/remodel to a nonconforming single-family dwelling. The property is nonconforming due to density. There are now 2 units on the property and inadequate parking; inadequate parking; and, inadequate setback for a legal nonconforming garage. The proposal includes the addition of approximately 60 square feet to the front unit and 907.5 square feet as a new second floor addition to the front unit on the property. No changes are proposed to the garage and rear living unit above the garage. Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 02-39 3 . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission. Agenda of November 6, 2002 3. Conditional Use Permit 02-16 Height Variation 02~5 1210 Electric Avenue Applicant/Owner: Request: Recommendation: VIII. STAFF CONCERNS Seta Ghazarian To perform a major additionlremodel and construct a covered roof access structure to a nonconforming 4-unit residential structure. The property is nonconforming due to density, parking, and setbacks. There are now 4 units on the property, and 2 are permitted. Inadequate parking - there are 4 parking spaces provided and 8 parking spaces would be required for 4 living units on a lot. Setbacks - the required front yard setback is 12 feet and the existing structure is set back 7.5 feet. The required rear yard setback is 9 feet and the existing structure is set back 7 feet. The proposal includes the addition of approximately 140 square feet as a new first floor addition and the construction of a 1,752 square foot second floor addition. No changes are proposed to Units A, B, or C, or to the existing garage parking areas. To construct a non-habitable architectural feature in excess of the 25-foot height limit. Specifically, the applicant proposes to construct a covered roof access structure to exceed the height limit by 7 feet. Seven feet is the maximum height variation permitted. Approval, subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution Nos. 02-40 and 02-41 IX. COMMISSION CONCERNS X. ADJOURNMENT 4 . . . City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of November 6, 2002 Nov 20 Dee 04 Dee 18 TO BE SCHEDULED: o o o Study Session: Staff Report: Study Session: 2002 Aaenda Forecast Grading Policies, Retaining Walls & Environmental Review of Projects Permitted Uses and Development Standards in Commercial Zones (5/6/98) Undergrounding of Utilities ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms 5