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RESOLUTION NUl\1BER 06-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT 06-1, AMENDING SECTIONS
28-701 AND 28-801 TO ALLOW 2 STORIES
AND A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 25 FEET IN
THE RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY AND
RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY, DISTRICT 1
ZONES
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The Planning Commission held Study Sessions regarding
the allowable building height in the Residential Medium Density and Residential High
Density, District 1 zones on September 6 and September 13, 2006.
Section 2. At the conclusion of the September 13, 2006 the Planning
Commission directed staff to prepare proposed amendments to the Zoning Code to reduce
the allowable height within the RMD and RHD District 1 ("Old Town") zones from the
current variable allowable building height standards based on the width of a property to a
consistent standard of a maximum height of 25 feet regardless of the lot width and to
include language in its recommendation to allow property owners who have received
conceptual approval from the Seal Beach Director of Development Services by a certain
date to be allowed develop under the previous standards.
Section 3. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15305, staff has
determined as follows: The application for Zoning Text Amendment 06-1 is categorically
exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14
Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) because it
consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in average slope of less than 20% and
does not result in any changes in land use or density; and, pursuant to ~ 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 4. A duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission on September 20, 2006 to consider Zone Text Amendment 06-1.
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Planning Commission Resolution 06-43
Zone Text Amendment 06-1
Height Limits in RMD and RHD, District 1, Zones (Old Town)
September 20, 2006
Section 5.
The record of the hearing indicates the following:
(a) At said public hearing there was oral and written testimony and
evidence received by the Planning Commission.
(b) The proposed text amendment will revise the City's zoning
ordinance and enhance the ability of the City to ensure orderly and planned development
in the City through an amendment of the zoning requirements for new residential
developments within the Residential Medium Density and Residential High Density,
District 1 zones.
(c)
this Resolution.
The proposed amendments are summarized above in Section 2 of
Section 6. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including
those stated in ~5 of this resolution and pursuant to ~~ 28-2600 of the City's Code, the
Planning Commission makes the following findings:
(a) Zoning Text Amendment 06-1 is consistent with the provisions of
the various elements of the City's General Plan. Accordingly, the proposed new
residential height development regulations in the Residential Medium Density and
Residential High Density, District 1 zones are consistent with the General Plan. The
proposed amendment will not result in changes inconsistent with the existing provisions
of the General Plan.
(b) The proposed text amendment will revise the City's zoning
ordinance and enhance the ability of the City to ensure orderly and planned development
in the City through an amendment of the zoning requirements by establishing new
residential developments within the Residential Medium Density and Residential High
Density, District 1 zones.
Section 7. The Commission also addressed the issue of allowing
structures that have received conceptual approval of plans for structures in excess of 25
feet to proceed with development, notwithstanding the recommended change. The
Commission recommends that projects that have received "Coastal Commission Concept
Approval" from the Seal Beach Director of Development Services by a date to be
determined by the Council may proceed with development. The Commission
recommends the date of January 2,2007 for obtaining such approval.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends approval of Zoning Text Amendment 06-1 to the City Council as set
forth on Exhibit A, attached to this resolution and incorporated herein.
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Planning Commission Resolution 06-43
Zone Text Amendment 06-1
Height Limits in RMD and RHD, District I, Zones (Old Town)
September 20, 2006
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 20th day of September , 2006,
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
Bello, Deaton, Ladner, O'Malley, Roberts
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
rtt.l ~ A2Lo7IunJ
'Ellery Dea n
Chairperson of the Planning Commission
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Planning Commission Resolution 06-43
Zone Text Amendment 06-1
Height Limits in RMD and RHD, District 1, Zones (Old Town)
September 20, 2006
"EXHIBIT A"
o Amend Article 7, Residential Medium Density Zone (RMD Zone), as indicated
below;
o Amend Section 28-70 1. A. 1, Maximum Height, Main Buildings and Second
Dwelling Units to read as follows:
"Section 28-701. General Provisions. Lot Size. Open Space. Bulk
and Yards.
A. Provisions applying in all districts:
1. Maximum Height, Main Building
and Second Dwelling Units: 2 stories, 25 ft. maximum"
o Amend Article 8, Residential High Density Zone (RHD Zone), as follows;
o Amend Section 28-801.F, Maximum Height, Main Buildings and Second
Dwelling Units to read as follows:
"Section 28-801. General Provisions. Lot Size. Open Space. Bulk
and Yards.
F. Maximum Height, Main Building and Second Dwelling Units:
District I 2 stories, 25 ft. maximum
District II, VI 35 ft."
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