HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket_1-22-19CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday,January 22,2019 —7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach,CA 90740
District 1 —Victor Grgas
District 2 —Robert Aguilar
District 3 —Michael Thomas,Chair
District 4 —Patty Campbell
District 5 —Mariann Klinger -Vice-Chair
Department of Community Development
Crystal Landavazo,Interim Director
Steven Fowler,Assistant Planner
Amy Greyson,Assistant City Attorney
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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 on
tonight's agenda may do so during this time period.The Planning Commission may also
allow the public to address any other matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission.No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on these
communications on this date,unless agendized.
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.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:Updates and reports from the Director of Community
Development (Planning and Building Divisions)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.
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.
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
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All proceedings are recorded.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Motion of the Planning Commission this is the time to notify the public of any
changes to the agenda,re-arrange the order of the agenda,and provide an
opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission or staff to request an item
be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding
any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.Pursuant to the
Brown Act,the Commission cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the
agenda unless authorized by law.Those members of the public wishing to speak
are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record.
All speakers will be limited to a period of 5 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUED ITEMS
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A.Reorganization of the Planning Commission –Election of new
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2019
NEW BUSINESS
B.Minor Use Permit (MUP)18-13
48 Riversea Road
Applicant:Baxter &June Arnold
Request:Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-13)to allow a two-story
manufactured home within Seal Beach Shores located in the Residential High
Density (RHD-33)zoning area.
Recommendation:
After conducting the Public Hearing,staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No.19-1,APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-13
with Conditions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSION CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the Planning Commission to Tuesday,February 19,2019 at 7:00 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE:January 22, 2019
TO:Planning Commission
THRU:Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director
FROM:Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:Request for a Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-13) to allow a two-story
manufactured home within Seal Beach Shores located in the
Residential High Density (RHD-33) zoning area
LOCATION:48 Riversea Road
APPLICANT:Baxter & June Arnold
RECOMMENDATION:After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 19-1, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 18-13 with Conditions.
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY
ZONE:RHD-33 (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY)
SITE DESCRIPTION:ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 7242-013-002
LOT AREA: 1,219 SQ. FT.
GROSS FLOOR AREA: 1,275 SQ. FT.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
NORTH: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-33)
SOUTH: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-33)
EAST: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-33)
WEST: CITY OF LONG BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Section 15301 and Class 3 (New Construction of Small Structures) pursuant to Section 15303
of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section
21000 et seq.) for the removal of an existing manufactured home and installation of a new two
story manufactured home in the same location.
LEGAL NOTIFICATION
The legal notice of this hearing was published in the Seal Beach Sun Newspaper on January 10,
2019 and mailed to property owners and occupants within a 300’ radius of the subject property
on January 10, 2019, with affidavits of publishing and mailing on file.
.
VICINITY MAP: AERIAL MAP:
ANALYSIS
Baxter & June Arnold (“the applicants”) filed an application for Minor Use Permit 18-13
requesting approval for installation of a two-story manufactured home within Seal Beach Shores.
The subject site is located on the west side of Riversea Road. The lot is proposed to be
developed with a two-story manufactured residence. The subject site is located in the
Residential High Density (RHD-33) zoning area and is surrounded by residential uses on three
sides with the San Gabriel Riverbed to the west.
The subject property is located in the Seal Beach Shores Mobile Home Park. Seal Beach
Shores is primarily regulated by regulations set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative
Code, which requires review and approval from the California Department of Housing and
Community Development. Development or improvements within Seal Beach Shores are not
typically brought to the Planning Commission for review as long as they comply with the
regulations set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. However, the Seal Beach
Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.2.05.015.S) requires approval of a Minor Use Permit for the
installation of a two-story manufactured residence to ensure consistency with applicable use
requirements. The Municipal Code requires that any proposed two-story manufactured
residence comply with the 25 foot maximum height limit set for the area. Additionally, the
manufactured residence will have to comply with all requirements of Title 25 of the California
Administrative Code.
The applicant has submitted plans to show that the proposed two-story manufactured residence
will not exceed a maximum height of 25 feet, as measured from grade. The proposed plans
show that the top portion of the elevation, between 20 and 25 feet, will consist of roofing
materials with no decks above the second story. The proposed plans show that the unit will be
23 feet 9 inches in height as measured from grade. A deck is proposed on the second floor of
the unit at the rear of the residence. The manufactured home will be in compliance with
setbacks and clearances in accordance with Title 25, California Administrative Code as required
by the Seal Beach Municipal Code.
CONCLUSION
After conducting the public hearing and receiving testimony, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt attached Resolution No. 19-1 approving MUP 18-13 to permit the installation
of a two-story manufactured home at 48 Riversea Road.
Prepared by:
Steve Fowler Crystal Landavazo_______________
Steve Fowler Crystal Landavazo
Community Development Department Interim Director of Community Development
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 19-1 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach, Approving Minor
Use Permit 18-13, to allow the installation of a two-story manufactured home at 48 Riversea Road located in
the Residential High Density (RHD-33) zoning area.
1. Project architectural plans.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE
PERMIT 18-13 TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A
TWO-STORY MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED IN THE
RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD-33) ZONING AREA
AT 48 RIVERSEA ROAD.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. Baxter & June Arnold (“the applicants”), submitted an
application to the Community Development Department for Minor Use Permit 18-13.
The proposed project includes the installation of a two-story manufactured home
located in the Residential High Density (RHD-33) zoning area within the Seal Beach
Shores Mobile Home Park.
Section 2. This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facility)
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and Class 3 (New Construction of
Small Structures) pursuant to Section 15303 of the Guidelines for the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) for the
removal of an existing manufactured home and installation of a new two story
manufactured home in the same location.
Section 3. A duly noticed public meeting was held before the Planning
Commission on January 22, 2019 to consider Minor Use Permit 18-13. 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 18-13 for a proposed project at 48
Riversea Road, Seal Beach, California.
B. The subject site is a rectangular shaped lot, of approximately 1,219
square feet per assessor’s records. The subject site is located on a larger parcel
consisting of similar shaped lots that make up the Seal Beach Shores community. The
lot is approximately 26.5 feet wide by 46 feet deep. The lot is surrounded by residential
uses, consisting of manufactured homes, on three sides with the San Gabriel River to
the west.
C. The subject property is currently developed with a one-story
manufactured home which will be removed and a new two-story manufactured house is
proposed to be installed. The proposed two-story manufactured residence will not
exceed a height of 25 feet, as measured from grade, and will not contain a roof deck
because only roofing materials will be provided between the 20 foot and 25 foot height
of the structure.
D. The Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.2.05.015.S) requires
approval of a Minor Use Permit to install a two-story manufactured house.
Resolution 19-1
48 Riversea Road
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 Planning Area 2 while ensuring
compatibility between residential and commercial uses. The proposed installation of the
two-story manufactured home will be compatible with the architectural style of
surrounding buildings will not change the character of the property, will maintain all
requirements of the zoning area, and will be consistent with other surrounding
properties.
B. The proposed use is 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 RHD-33 zone, an area where
the Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.2.05.015.S) allows installation of a two-
story manufactured home with approval of a Minor Use Permit. The proposed two-story
mobile home has been approved by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (“HCD”), including the requirement that the manufactured
home will comply with all regulations set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative
Code as required by HCD and the Building Division.
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 single-story manufactured home. The proposed installation
of a two-story manufactured home will maintain development standards applicable to
the RHD-33 zone and Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. The improvement
will not increase density or change beyond existing use of the 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-33 zone, which consists of properties developed as single family and
multi-family residences. The improvement will not change existing operating
characteristics of the lot, and will remain similar to surrounding uses throughout the Seal
Beach Shores Mobile Home Park in the RHD-33 zoning area.
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 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 18-13 for the proposed installation of a two-story
manufactured home is subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Use Permit 18-13 is approved for the installation of a two-story
manufactured home located at 48 Riversea Road.
Resolution 19-1
48 Riversea Road
2. All plan check and future construction shall be in substantial compliance with the
plans approved through Minor Use Permit 18-13. All new construction shall
comply with all applicable provisions of Title 24 of the California Administrative
Code and all other applicable state and local codes.
3. The applicant is required to obtain all HCD permits and other Building and Safety
permits prior to demolition or construction.
4. Approval shall be subject to compliance with all applicable portions of Title 25 of
the California Administrative Code and California Building Code.
5. A life safety sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the two-story
manufactured home in accordance with the requirements set forth in Title 25 of
the California Administrative Code and the California Building Code.
6. The applicant shall obtain authorization from the appropriate flood control district
prior to installation of fences, decks, stairs, of other landscape treatments within
the San Gabriel River flood control easement area. Evidence of such
authorization shall be provided to the City prior to issuance of any permits for
construction in the easement area.
7. 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.
8. 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, firms, 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 losses 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 attorneys’ fees in any such lawsuit or action.
Resolution 19-1
48 Riversea Road
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning
Commission at a meeting thereof held on January 22, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
Michael Thomas
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Crystal Landavazo
Planning Commission Secretary
