HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 17-10 - 2017-05-01RESOLUTION NO. 17 -10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 17 -3
TO ALLOW AN ALTERATION OF LESS THAN 2501b OF
INTERIOR WALLS TO ALLOW AN INTERIOR REMODEL
WITHIN AN EXISTING DUPLEX BY ALTERING WALLS TO
REMODEL THE KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, MASTER
BATHROOM, AND POWDER ROOM OF THE FRONT UNIT ON
A PROPERTY WHICH IS NONCONFORMING DUE TO
PARKING, DENSITY AND SETBACKS IN THE RESIDENTIAL
HIGH DENSITY (RHD -20) ZONING AREA AT 210 -212 13TH
STREET.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. Timothy Jackson ( "the applicant "), on behalf of Robert & Jeanne
Flint ( "the owners "), submitted an application to the Community Development Department for
Minor Use Permit 17 -3. The proposed project includes the alteration of less than 25% of
interior walls to allow the remodel of the interior of an existing duplex by altering walls to
remodel the front unit's kitchen, laundry room master bathroom, and powder room to an
existing residence on a property which is nonconforming due to parking, density and
setbacks, located in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoning area.
Section 2. This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the Guidelines for the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 at seq.) for the permitting
of alterations to the interior and exterior of an existing residential property where only minor
modifications are required for the renovation.
Section 3. A duly noticed public meeting was held before the Planning
Commission on May 1, 2017 to consider Minor Use Permit 17 -3. At the public meeting, the
Planning Commission received into the record all evidence and testimony provided on this
matter. The record of the hearing indicates the following:
A. The applicant submitted an application to the Community Development
Department for Minor Use Permit 17 -3 for a proposed project at 210 -212 13H" Street, Seal
Beach, California.
B. The subject property is an irregular shape with a lot area of
approximately 4,341 square feet, which is larger than most 2,500 sq. ft. lots in the Old Town
area. The site is surrounded by residential uses on all sides.
C. The subject property is currently developed with two residential units, a
primary residence at the front and a detached two -car garage with the second residential
unit above. Based on the existing density, side yard setbacks and parking conditions, the
subject property is considered nonconforming. The proposed improvements will not expand
any existing nonconformity because no new bedrooms or additional habitable square
footage are proposed.
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D. The Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.4.40.015.B) allows minor
improvements which involve the removal or alteration to less than 25% of a structure's
interior walls, provided the bedroom/bathroom ratio does not exceed one and one half
bathrooms for each bedroom.
E. The applicant is requesting to modify the existing residence on the
nonconforming property through alteration of less than 25% of the interior walls in order to
remodel the interior of the existing single - family residence to remodel the kitchen, laundry
room, master bedroom, and powder room. The interior remodel does not propose new
bedrooms or bathrooms so the residence will conform to the provisions of SBMC
§ 11.4.40.015.B.
Section 4. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those
stated in the preceding Section of this resolution and pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20 of the Seal
Beach Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
A. The proposed minor improvements are consistent with the General Plan
which encourages architectural diversity in the Old Town area (Planning Area 1) while
ensuring compatibility between residential and commercial uses. The General Plan also
recognizes existing nonconforming land uses and permits minor alterations. The proposed
alteration of less than 25% of interior walls in order to remodel a kitchen, laundry room,
master bedroom, and powder room will not change the character of the property, will not
expand any nonconformity, and will be consistent with other surrounding properties.
B. The proposed alterations are allowed within the applicable zoning district
with Minor Use Permit approval and will comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code. The subject site is located within the Old Town RHD -20 zone, an area where
the Seal Beach Municipal Code (Section 11.4.40.015.B) allows minor improvement such as
alteration of less than 25% of interior walls with approval of a Minor Use Permit.
C. The proposed use, as conditioned below, will be located on a site that is
physically adequate for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including
provision of services, and the absence of physical constraints. The subject site is currently
developed with a primary residence at the front of the property and a second unit apartment
above a detached garage and is considered nonconforming due to density, setbacks, and
parking. The alteration of less than 25% of interior walls will not add habitable space and will
maintain development standards applicable to the RHD -20 zone. The improvement will not
increase density or change beyond existing use of property.
D. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use, as conditioned below, will be compatible with and will not adversely affect uses and
properties in the surrounding neighborhood. The subject site is located within the RHD -20
zone, which consists of properties developed as single family and multi - family residences.
The improvement will not add habitable space, will not change existing operating
characteristics of the single family residence, and will remain similar to surrounding uses
throughout RHD -20 zone.
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E. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use will
not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity. The alteration of less than 25% of interior walls will not increase bedrooms, exceed
the bedroom/bathroom ratio authorized under the development standards, or intensify use on
the property. The subject site will continue to operate as a residential property, which is
consistent with the uses in the surrounding neighborhood.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Minor Use Permit 17 -3 for alteration of less than 25% of interior walls in order to
remodel the front unit's kitchen, laundry room master bathroom, and powder room on a
nonconforming property subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Use Permit 17 -3 is approved for the alteration of less than 25% of interior walls in
order to remodel the front unit's kitchen, laundry room master bathroom, and powder
roam on a nonconforming property located at 210 -212 13"' Street.
2. All plan check and future construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans
approved through Minor Use Permit 17 -3. All new construction shall comply with all
applicable state and local codes.
3. The applicant is required to obtain all Building and Safety permits prior to construction
or demolition.
4. All materials, color, and finishes of the wall finish will be consistent with existing roof
pitches and exterior finishes of the residential dwelling.
6. This Minor Use Permit shall not become effective for any purpose unless an
"Acceptance of Conditions" form has been signed, notarized, and returned to the
Community Development Department; and until the ten (10) day appeal period has
elapsed.
7. The applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents
and employees (collectively "the City" hereinafter) from any and all claims and losses
whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firths, or corporations
furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the
performance of the use permitted hereby or the exercise of the rights granted herein,
and any and all claims, lawsuits or actions arising from the granting of or the exercise
of the rights permitted by this Minor Use Permit, and from any and all claims and
lasses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, corporation or property for damage,
injury or death arising out of or connected with the performance of the use permitted
hereby. Applicant's obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City as
stated herein shall include, but not be limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by
legal counsel of the City's choice in representing the City in connection with any such
claims, losses, lawsuits or actions, expert witness fees, and any award of damages,
judgments, verdicts, court costs or attomeys' fees in any such lawsuit or action.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning Commission at
a meeting thereof held on May 1, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Machen Thomas Campbell Aguilar, Klinger
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
ATTEST:
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CpAtal La azo
10anning mr5rsurbn Secretary
A it
Deb Machen
Chairperson
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