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STAFF REPORT ; ID ��
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council qCt
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Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager 1�
From: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING -- APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE NO. 99-2,
A REQUEST TO PERMIT A 169 SQUARE FOOT
SUNROOM ENCLOSURE ON TOP OF A ROOF
DECK THAT WILL EXCEED THE HEIGHT
LIMIT AT 1307%2 SEAL WAY, SEAL BEACH (TEO
ALBERS)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
After receiving all public testimony and considering the decision of the Planning Commission, the
City Council has the following options:
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1) Deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the planning commission, thereby denying the
request to allow an illegally constructed all glass sunroom attached to a previously allowed
covered roof access structure (CRAS) in excess of the 25 ft. height limit. Specifically, the
sunroom would be 13 feet by 13 feet and would be approximately 4 feet 6 inches above the
height limit.
2) Sustain the appeal of Teo Albers, reversing the decision of the Planning Commission in
accordance with the request of the appellant to allow the all glass sunroom.
3) Sustain the appeal of Teo Albers, reversing the decision of the Planning Commission in
accordance with terms and conditions other than those requested of the appellant regarding
the all glass sunroom.
Staff has prepared as Attachment 1, a resolution of the City Council sustaining the determination of
the Planning Commission. If the City Council determines to adopt option (1) after conducting the
AGENDA ITEM .
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public hearing, it would be appropriate to adopt that resolution. If the City Council determines to
adopt option (2) or (3), it is appropriate to return the resolution to Staff for modification, based
upon the determinations of the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
On September 8, 1999, the Planning Commission considered the above referenced application for
Variance 99-2. After receiving all testimony at the public hearing and deliberation among the
members of the Commission, it was the determination of the Planning Commission to deny the
application on a 5-0 vote, through the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30.
The appellant is requesting the City Council to reverse the decision of the Planning
Commission in accordance with the request of the appellant, and allowing the all glass
sunroom to remain.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30, adopted by the Commission on September 8, 1999,
set forth the findings and determinations of the Commission regarding the requested variance
(Please refer to Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30). The resolution was adopted on a 5-0
vote of the Commission.
An appeal of the recommendation of the Planning Commission was filed by Teo Albers in a timely
manner, and the matter is now before the City Council for consideration at a public hearing.
FACTS:
• The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 8, 1999 to
consider Variance 99-2. Both written and oral evidence was submitted for and against the
project. At the public hearing the applicant and other persons spoke in favor of the request
with persons appearing in opposition.
• After receiving all public testimony on September 8, 1999, the Planning Commission
determined to deny the requested variance, on a 5-0 vote.
• Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30, adopted by the Commission on September 8,
1999, set forth the findings and determination of the Commission regarding these matters.
The resolution was adopted on a 5-0 vote of the Commission.
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.■ An appeal of the recommendation of the Planning Commission was filed by Teo Albers on
September 17, 1998, and the matter is now before the City Council for consideration at a
public hearing.
DISCUSSION OF AREAS OF CONCERN OF APPEAL:
As previously indicated, the appellant is requesting the City Council to reverse the decision of the
Planning Commission in accordance with the request of the appellant to allow the all glass
sunroom.
The Planning Commission devoted a substantial amount of time during their deliberations on this
application. Please refer to the Planning Commission Minutes of September 8, 1999.
For the purposes of this report, the following issue of concern as set forth in the appeal (Refer to
Attachment 2) will be discussed:
A. The appeal states "The applicant, acting on instructions from Assistant Planner Mac
Cununins unnecessarily filed application for a Variance, in this case where application
only for a Height Variation`should have been required if indeed any approvals should
have been in order beyond a simple 'building permit, as a Height Variation has
previously been approved for the subject property."
Staff Comment: The appellant is incorrect in this assertion. Mr. Cummins correctly
indicated that a "variance" would be required for the subject application. Section 28-
2317(4)A set forth the types of structures which require a "Height Variation" approval as
indicated below:
"Scope: Non-habitable architectural features, such as spires,
towers, cupolas, belfries, monuments, parapets (not required by
Uniform Building Code) and domes and covered stairwells to
open roof decks may exceed the height limit established for the
district in which such structure is located to a maximum of 7 feet
if granted pursuant to the procedures contained in this section."
The proposed structure does not .qualify under the above types of structures
described in Section 28-2317(4)A, and therefore requires the approval of a variance in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 28-2500 through 28-2502. Lastly, the
property was previously granted a "Height Variation" for the existing CRAS, and that
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height variation approval was specifically for that structure, it does not grant a blanket
approval for any other structures above the 25-foot height limit on this particular property.
B. The appeal states "City staff inappropriately described the glass architectural feature
'; built without benefit of building permit to the Planning Commission in malicious
terms such as an "illegally constructed" and "habitable living space". The applicant
lacked wrongful intent and the all-glass enclosure is not Suitable for human habitation.
The applicant is willing to'make no modifications such as the hanging of curtains,
etcetera, to alter the utility of the feature to any purpose other than the housing of
plant life."
Staff Comment: Staff does not feel the description of the structure was malicious, it
was illegally constructed. It is illegal since it was built without a required approval from the
City; in this case a variance approval and the issuance of a building permit if the variance
was approved. Intent is not the issue: the issue is that a structure was constructed without
the proper discretionary approval or a building permit, and it is therefore illegal. In
response to the other issue, the existing all-glass structure is not permitted under the Code,
as itis not a structure as described in Section 28-2417(4)A, and it exceeds the 25-foot
height limit on this
g particular property (Refer to Item A, Staff Comment, above).
• C. ' The appeal states'"Adopted Resolution No. 95-9 is flawed. In addition to the applicant
speaking in favor of the application, so too did another citizen from the community.
Thee opposition which was written, complained only about blocked view, which the
feature being of clear glass, does not accomplish, and even if it did, the Planning
Commission is not supposed to place any weight on pleas regarding views."
Staff Comment: Resolution 95-9 was adopted by the Planning Commission on May
3, 1995, approving the currently existing CRAS at the subject property. Resolution 95-9
applies to the evidence and testimony presented to the Planning Commission in 1995, not
regarding the evidence and testimony regarding the subject variance request, which was
considered by the Planning Commission on September 8, 1999, four years after
consideration and approval of Height Variation 95-2.
D. The appeal states "Commissioner Brown wrongfully ruined the applicants chance for a
o=: fair hearing before the Commission by denouncing orally expressed community
support for the application as being "facetious"! The expressed community support
for the application is in fact serious and substantive."
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Staff Comment: This is an issue of interpretation of the comments made at the
Planning Commission meeting. Staff refers the City Council to the Minutes of the
Planning Commission (See Attachment_J.
E. The appeal states "The Planning Commission has no Power, Discretion, or Jurisdiction
to deny the application which needlessly sought Variance for a previously approved
Height Variation and existing sun deck. All the applicant did was to partially enclose
an existing sun deck, with glass no less, and this modification did not worsen the
existing and permitted situation."
Staff Comment: As indicated in the Staff Comment to Item A above, the
Planning Commission has the discretion and jurisdiction to consider the requested
variance; Please refer to Section 28-802, 28-2417(4)A, and 28-2500 t0 28-2502 of the
Code.
F. The appeal states "There is an apparent error in the drafting of the city's legislation
concerning Covered Roof Access Structures, while the Planning Commission is
required to permit such structures up to 62.25 sq. ft., the implication is that larger
structures can be permitted. This lack of clarity has previously resulted in substantial
losses to members of the community in fees for architectural plans and permit
applications which have appeared before the Planning Commission. This drafting
error must properly be addressed through a Zoning Text Amendment before any
enforcement action is initiated against the subject property."
Staff Comment: Staff and the City Attorney are of the opinion the Code is clear in
its wording and that no Zone Text Amendment is necessary. In addition, an
enforcement action will depend upon the final determination of the City Council. If the
denial of the variance is sustained by the City:Council, the appellant will be requested
to remove the non-permitted structure. If that is not done, a legal enforcement action
will then commence. If the City Council determines to approve the requested variance,
the appellant will be required to obtain a building permit for the structure and comply
with any conditions imposed by the City Council in the granting of the variance
request.
G. The appeal states "The record contains no evidence to support the denial of the
application. A minimum of three variances have been granted in the same vicinity
and zone for various assorted and sundry encroachments into side yard setbacks,
height variations and covered roof access structures."
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Staff Comment: The record contains evidence to support the denial of the
application. Please refer to the Planning Commission Staff Report, dated September 8,
1999, pages 2-4. Approvals granted for other properties in the general vicinity were
based on a particular set of facts applicable to those individual properties, and do not
require any certain conclusion to be reached by the Planning Commission as to the
subject application. Approval of height variations for covered roof access structures
are nitt variances, and have no precedential value in this matter.
H. The appeal states "In general, the Code of the City of Seal Beach is subject to bending
and twisting at the whim of Staff so as to be interpreted to allow private property
owners to build anything they want. While the Code states that no building or
structure shall exceed the height limit for the district and zone in which it is located,
the City Attorney and Director of Development Services have interpreted that to mean
except for retaining walls, which are structures, and which can be built virtually to
any height whatsoever; by virtue of a simple building permit not subject to pesky
scrutiny of Minor Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Height Variation, Variance,
or Ordinance of any kind. Staff has been derelict in its duty to be responsive to the
wishes and needs of the Applicant by failing to explain in the Staff Report that
screenings of glass are actually retaining walls, their purpose in this case is to "keep or
hold" backelementary particles like wind and rain and dirt or "earth"."
Staff Comment: This comment has no bearing on the facts of the application
before the City Council. Provisions regarding "retaining walls" are not set forth within
the Zoning Ordinance of the City, and are therefore not subject to the limitations of the
Zoning Ordinance. Construction provisions relating to "retaining walls" are set forth
in the "Uniform Building Code", as revised and adopted by the City Council. The
appellants definition of the glass structure as a "retaining wall" is not consistent with
the definition of a "retaining wall" in the Uniform Building Code.
The appeal states "The granting of Variance 99-2 will not adversely affect the General
Plan. Any impact the granting of this Variance will have, will be beneficial for the
General Plan."
Staff Comment: The Planning Commission did find the granting of this variance
. would not adversely affect the General Plan. However, the Planning Commission
found that there were no special property related circumstances and that the granting of
the variance would be a special privilege (Refer to Section 5, Planning Commission
Resolution 99-30).
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J. The appeal states "Special circumstances applicable to the property somehow deprive
the property owner from enjoying the same privileges enjoyed by other property
owners similarly situated, with homes abutting vacant land. Much of the year most if
not all of the similarly situated homes in the same vicinity and zone have a 12-foot
slope of sand to address at the end of the property, very much like homes along
Crestview, Caltalina Ave., and Surf Place. Because of this slope the owners many of
the subject lots have chosen to take measures to better utilize portions of their
properties. Measures have included construction activity without the benefit of
building permits , building structures in excess of height limits, building structures
which encroach into required yard setbacks. The fact that the land to the South of
the subject property is in a Public Land Use/Recreation (PLU/R) zone or vacant land
with a slope creates a Special Circumstance applicable to the property entitling
homeowners considerable latitude in what they might build with or without permit."
Staff Comment: Circumstances on any property other than the appellant's
property are not relevant to the City Council's deliberation regarding this appeal.
However, staff would point out that if "many" homes in the vicinity have the same or
similar problems, the problem is not unique to this property.
K. The appeal states "The granting of Variance 99-2 will not constitute a grant of special
privileges inconsistent with other privileges awarded owners of similarly situated
properties."
Staff Comment: This is a conclusion stated by the appellant. The Planning
Commission disagreed and found that there were no special property related
circumstances and that the granting of the variance would be a special privilege (Refer
to Section 5, Planning Commission Resolution 99-30).
L. The appeal states "The deprivation of requested use constitutes a Taking of Property
and a Violation of Civil Rights. Height Variation 95-2 was approved by Resolution
No. 95-9 which in Section 4(c) provides for the Height Variation to exceed the
maximum horizontal dimensions as set forth in the City's Policy Statement on Covered
Roof Access Structures construction. Whereas Resolution No. 95-9 sets forth no
specific conditions limiting in any way the allowable horizontal dimensions the Height
Variation may reach. That issue is left to the discretion of the property owner. A
taking occurs when a regulation does not substantially advance legitimate state interest
(1). In this case not legitimate state interest is advanced when an ex-post facto reversal
of an approved Height Variation of undetermined horizontal dimensions has been
recommended by the Planning Commission."
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• Staff Comment: The Planning Commission determination to deny the requested
application does not constitute a taking. A taking occurs when a regulation "(a) does not
substantially advance legitimate state interests, or (b) denies an owner substantially all
economically viable uses of his land" (Longtin's California Land Use, 199 Update). It is well-
settled that a City's decision to enforce zoning aesthetic, height and other development
standards is a"legitimate state interest". In this case, the Planning Commission has denied an
application for a glass sun room structure that does not comply with the height provisions of
the Code of the City. The applicant continues to enjoy the rights and privileges of residing
within a two-story residence, he is not denied ". . .substantially all economically viable uses of
his land.". In addition, Height Variation 95-2 did limit the size of the approved CRAS, please
see Planning Commission Resolution 95-9, Condition of Approval 2, which states, "All
construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through HV 95-2."
M. The appeal states "The record contains no evidence to support the denial of the
application. In fact, the record of the Planning Commission provides evidence that
public testimony supporting the application was not only disregarded but ridiculed
groundlessly."
Staff Comment: Please refer to Staff Comment, items E, G, I, J, and K, above.
STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS:
Under Code Section 28-2502, all variance requests must be evaluated in light of three issues:
"(1) Such variance shall not adversely affect the general plan;
(2) Because the special circumstances applicable to the
property, including size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings, the strict application of this chapter
deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other
property in the same vicinity and zone;
(3) The granting of such variance shall not constitute a grant
of special privilege inconsistent with other limitations
upon other properties in the same vicinity and zone."
In these three areas the Planning Commission adopted the following findings, through the adoption
of Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30:
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"Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including
those stated in § 4 of this resolution and pursuant to §§ 28-2500
through 28-2502 of the City's Code, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
(a) Variance 99-2 is consistent with the provisions of
the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan, which provides a
"high density residential" designation for the subject property and
permits single and multiple family residential uses. The use is also
consistent with the remaining elements of the City's General Plan,
as the policies of those elements are consistent with, and reflected
in, the Land Use Element. Accordingly, the proposed use is
consistent with the General Plan.
(b) The subject property is similarly situated to the
majority.of (if not all) properties along Seal Way within the Old
Town area of the City. Therefore, there are no special property
related circumstances that, through the strict application of this
Chapter, deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other
property in the same vicinity and zone.
(c) The subject property is similarly situated to the
majority of (if not all) properties along Seal Way within the Old
Town area of the City. Therefore, the granting of this variance
would be the granting of a special privilege inconsistent with other
limitations on other properties in the same vicinity and zone."
CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS re: APPEAL:
Once all testimony and evidence has been received by the City Council, it is appropriate for the
Council to make a final determination regarding these matters.
After receiving all public testimony and considering the decision of the Planning Commission, the
City.Council has the following options:
1) deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the planning commission, thereby denying the
request to allow an illegally constructed all glass sunroom attached to a previously allowed
covered roof access structure (CRAS) in excess of the 25 ft. height limit. Specifically, the
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sun room would be 13 feet by 13 feet and would be approximately 4 feet 6 inches above the
height limit.
2) Sustain the appeal of Teo Albers, reversing the decision of the Planning Commission in
accordance with the request of the appellant to allow the all glass sunroom.
3) Sustain the appeal of Teo Albers, revising the decision of the Planning Commission in
accordance with terms and conditions other than those requested of the appellant regarding
the all glass sunroom.
Staff has prepared as Attachment 1, a resolution of the City Council sustaining the determination of
the Planning Commission. If the City Council determines to adopt option (1) after conducting the
public hearing, it would be appropriate to adopt that resolution.
If the determination of the City Council is to sustain the appeal and revise the condition regarding
the existing non-permitted all glass sunroom, either as requested by the appellant or as determined
appropriate by the City Council, it would be appropriate to instruct staff to prepare the appropriate
resolution for consideration by the City Council on October 25, 1999, setting forth the necessary
findings and any conditions of approval, as determined appropriate by the City Council.
NOTED AND APPROVED
LyWhinberg, Director Keith R. Till
Development Services DepartmentCity Manager
Attachments: (5)
ATTACHMENT 1: Proposed City Council Resolution Number , A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
Sustaining the Planning Commission Denial of Variance No.
99-2, A Request to allow an Illegally Constructed Glass
Sunroom in Excess of the 25-foot Height Limit (13071/2
Seal Way)
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ATTACHMENT 2: Appeal by Teo Albers, received September 17, 1999
ATTACH LENT 3: Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30
ATTACHMENT 4: Planning Commission Minutes of September 8, 1999
ATTACHMENT 5: Planning Commission Staff Report of September 8, 1999,
with Attachments 1 through 6
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ATTACHMENT 2
APPEAL BY TEO ALBERS, RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
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APPEAL APPLICATION
TO CITY COUNCIL
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1. Property Address: 80 7� st;z7G ti4P
2. Applicant's Name: / -' Ste' S ,
Address: /4:594 /YO04/7/77/4/ -1 e. ,*/BYO/ 60. 5/7/D
Home Phone: V07)
Work Phone: ( ) 572.537A7 FAX: (may) 393F,? I
3. Property Owner's Name: 4+,126—
Address:
Home Phone: ( )
4. The undersigned hereby appeals the following described action of the Seal Beach
Planning Commission concerning Plan-Review-Mx
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Attach a statement that explains in detail why the decision of the Planning
Commission is being appealed, the specific conditions of approval being appealed,
and include your statements indicating where the Planning Commission may be in
error.
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(Signature of Applicant) j (Signature of Owner)
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(Print Name) (Print Name)
(Date) (Date)
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Teo and Greta Albers
13437 Mountain Ave. _
,. Chino,CA 91710
(909)627-8991
City of Seal Beach
211 Eighth St,
Seal Beach, CA 90740
RE: Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of
Variance 99-2,1307-1/2 Seal Way
,STATEMENT OF GP QINDS FORAP_P
1. INTRODUCTION
• This statement is submitted with the attached NOTICE OF APPEAL of the City of Seal
Beach Planning Commission decision which has denied the application of the Owners of
1307-112 Seal Way to permit an existing non-habitable architechtural feature within the 32 feet
that such structures can be allowed by a Height Variation permit approval.
This statement is expressly non-inclusive of all grounds available for the appeal of the
decision;and constitutes therefore a non-exclusive illustrative description of certain bases for the
appeal of the decision of the PIanning Commission. Applicant and property owner have not yet
received any written decision,resolution or other writing which reflects the denial of the
application for the glass enclosure which is the subject of this appeal,and have instead,to dare,
been only verbally informed of action by the Planning Commission and the commencement of
the ten-day period for the appeal beginning,as stated verbally at the hearing,on thedate thereof.
September 8, 1999. "
Owner and applicant reserve the right to supplement,amend and elaborate on any of the
grounds stated within this statement and the attached Notice of Appeal and therefore this
statement is without prejudice to all further and additional bases for appeal which may be
hereafter raised.
2. APPEAL
a. The applicant,acting on instructions by Assistant Planner Mac Cummins
unnecessarily filed application for a Variance,in this case where application only for a Height
Variation should have been required if indeed any approvals should have been in order beyond a
simple building permit,as a Height Variation has previously been approved for the subject
property.
b. City Staff inappropriately described the glass architectural feature built without
benefit of building permit to the Planning Commission in malicious terms as an"illegally
constructed"and"habitable living space". The applicant lacked wrongful intent and the all-glass
enclosure is not suitable for human habitation. The applicant is willing to enter into a covenant
with the city to make no modifications such as the hanging of curtains,etcetera,to alter the utility
of the feature to any purpose other than the housing of plant life.
c. Adopted Resolution Number 95-9 is flawed. In addition to the applicant speaking
in favor of the application,so too did another citizen from the community. The opposition which
was written,complained only about blocked view,which the feature being of clear glass,does
not accomplish,and even if it did,the Planning Commission is not supposed to place any weight
on pleas regarding views.
d. Commissioner Brown wrongfully ruined the applicants chance for a fair hearing
before the Commission by denouncing orally expressed community support for the application as
being"facetious"! The expressed community support for the application is in fact serious and
substantive.
e. The Planning Commission had no Power,Discretion,or Jurisdiction to deny the
Application which needlessly sought Variance for a previously approved Height Variation and
existing sun deck. All the applicant did was to partially enclose an existing sun deck,with glass
no less,and this modification did not worsen the existing and permitted situation.
f. There is an apparent error in the drafting of the city's legislation concerning
Covered Roof Access Structures,while the Planning Commission is required to permit such
structures up to 62.25 sq.ft.,the implication is that larger structures can be permitted. This lack
of clarity has previously resulted in substantial losses to members of the community in fees for
architectural plans and permit applications which have appeared before the Planning
Commission, This drafting error must properly be addressed through a Zoning Text Amendment
before any enforcement action is initiated against the subject property.
g. The record contains no evidence to support the denial of the application. A
minimum of three variances have been granted in the same vicinity and zone for various assorted
and sundry encroachments into side yard setbacks,height variations and covered roof access
structures.
h. In general,the Code of the City of Seal Beach is subject to bending and twisting at
the whim of Staff so as to be interpreted to allow private property owners to build anything they
want. While the Code states that no building or structure shall exceed the height limit for the
district and zone in which it is located,the City Attorney and Director of Development Services
have interpreted that to mean except for retaining walls,which are structures;and which can be
built to virtually any height whatsoever;by virtue of a simple building permit not subject to
pesky scrutiny of Minor Plan Review,Conditional Use Permit,Height Variation,Variance,or
Ordinance of any kind. Staff has been derelict in its duty to be responsive to the wishes and
needs of the Applicant by.failing to explain in the StaffRcport that screenings of glass are
actually retaining walls,their purpose in this case is to"keep or hold"back elementary particles
like wind and rain and dirt or"earth".
i. The granting of Variance 99-2 will not adversely affect the General Plan. Any
impact the granting of this Variance will have,will be beneficial for the General Plan.
Special circumstances applicable to the property somehow deprive the property
owner from enjoying the same privileges enjoyed by other property owners similarly situated,
with homes abutting vacant land. Much of the year most if not all of the similarly situated homes
in the same vicinity and zone have a 12-foot slope of sand to address at the end of the property,
very much like homes along Crestview,Catalina Ave,,and Surf Place. Because of this slope the
owners of many of the subject lots have chosen to take measures to better utilize portions of their
properties. Measures have included construction activity without the benefit of building permits,
building structures in excess of height limits,building structures which encroach into required
yard setbacks. The fact that the land to the South of the subject property is in a Public Land
Use/Recreation(PLU/R)zone or vacant land with a slope creates a Special Circumstance
applicable to the property entitling homeowners considerable latitude in what they might build
with or with permit.
k. The granting of Variance 99-2 will not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with other privileges awarded owners of similarly situated properties.
1. The deprivation of requested use constitutes a Taking of Property and a Violation
of Civil Rights. Height Variation 95-2 was approved by Resolution No.95-9 which in Section
4(c)provides for the Height Variation to exceed the maximum horizontal dimensions as set forth
in the City's Policy Statement on Covered Roof Access Structure construction. Whereas
Resolution No.95-9 sets forth no specific conditions limiting in any way the allowable horizontal
dimensions the Height Variation may reach. That issue is left to the discretion of the property
owner. A taking occurs when a regulation does not substantially advance legitimate state
interest.(1). In this case not legitimate state interest is advanced where an ex-post facto reversal
of an approved Height Variation of undetermined horizontal dimensions has been recommended
by the Planning Commission.
m. The record contains no evidence to support the denial of the application. In fact.
the record of the Planning Commission provides evidence that pubic testimony supporting the
application was not only disregarded but ridiculed groundlessly.
(1)Longtins Calif.Land Use, 1999 Update
R,2eIctfully s . i.itt •
Teo Albers
Public Hearing re:Appeal ofDenial of Variance 99-2
Planning Commission Resolution 99-30
City Council Staff Report
October 1 1,1999
ATTACHMENT 3
PLANNING COMIVIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-30
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 99-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH DENYING VARIANCE NO. 99-2, A
REQUEST TO ALLOW AN ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED GLASS
SUNROOM IN EXCESS OF THE 25 FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On July 26, 1999 Teo Albers "The Applicant" submitted an
application for Variance 99-2 with the Department of Development Services. Specifically, the
applicant is requesting a variance to.allow the previous, unpermitted, construction of habitable
living space in excess of the 25 foot height limit. The glass sun room measures 13 feet by 13 feet
and stands approximately 4.5 feet above the height limit.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. § 15025(a)and § II.A of the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows: The application for Variance No.
99-2 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. § 15303(a) (New Construction of Small Structures), because
the application is for the construction of three(3) or less single family dwellings in an urbanized
area; § 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations)because the request is for a minor
alteration in land use'limitations in an area with an average slope of less than 20% and no changes
in land use or density are involved; 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 3. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on September 8, 1999 to consider the application for Variance No. 99-2. At the
hearing the applicant spoke in favor of the request, with other people speaking in opposition.
Section 4. The record of the hearing on September 8, 1999 indicates the
following:
(a) On July 26, 1999, Teo Albers ("The Applicant") submitted an
application for Variance 99-2 with the Department of Development Services. Specifically, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the previous, unpermitted, construction of habitable
living space in excess of the 25 foot height limit. The glass sun room measures 13 feet by 13 feet
• and stands approximately 4.5 feet above the height limit.
(b) The subject property is located at 1307% Seal Way.
(c) The subject property is rectangular in shape (30' x 90') with a lot
area of approximately 2700 square feet.
(d) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
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NORTH, EAST&WEST A mixture of single-family and multi-family residences located in
the Residential High Density(RHD)zone.
SOUTH The Pacific Ocean in the Public Land Use/Recreation (PLU/R)zone.
(e) In response to the mailed and published notice of this hearing staff
has received no response, written or other, to this request.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in
§4 of this resolution and pursuant to §§ 28-2500 through 28-2502 of the City's Code, the
Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) Variance 99-2 is consistent with the provisions of the Land Use
Element of the City's General Plan, which provides a"high density residential" designation for the
subject property and permits single and multiple family residential uses. The use is also consistent
. with the remaining elements of the City's General Plan, as the policies of those elements are
consistent with, and reflected in, the Land Use Element. Accordingly, the proposed use is
consistent with the General Plan.
(b) The subject property is similarly situated to the majority of(if not
all)properties along Seal Way within the Old Town area of the City. Therefore, there are no
special property related circumstances that, through the strict application of this Chapter, deprive
the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the same vicinity and zone.
(c) The subject property is similarly situated to the majority of(if not
all)properties along Seal Way within the Old Town area of the City. Therefore, the granting of
this variance would be the granting of a special privilege inconsistent with other limitations on
other properties in the same vicinity and zone.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies
Variance No. 99-2.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the 86 day of September, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Hood, Larson, Lyon, Cutuli
NOES: Commissioners
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ABSTAIN: Commissioners
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30
September 8, 1999
Brian M. Brown, M.D., Chairman
Planning Commission
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'laming Commission
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PublicHearing re:Appeal a/Denial of Variance 99-2
Planning Commission Resolution 99-30
City Council Staff Report
October 11,1999
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PLANNING COMIVIISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes of September 8, 1999
1 MOTION by Cutuli; SECOND by Larson to approve Height Variation 99-3 and adopt
2 Resolution 99-32.
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4 MOTION CARRIED: 5—0
5 AYES: . Brown, Cutuli, Hood, Larson, and Lyon
6 NOES: None
7 ABSENT: None •
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9 Mr. Steele advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 99-32 begins a 10-day calendar
10 appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
11 appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
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15 1307.'/2 Seal Way
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17 Applicant/Owner: Mr. Teo Albers
18 Request: To allow an illegally constructed all glass sunroom attached to
19 a previously allowed Covered Rood Access Structure (CRAS)
20 in excess of the 25 foot height limit. Specifically, the sunroom
21 would be 13 feet by 13 feet and would be approximately 4 feet
22 6 inches above the height limit.
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24 Recommendation: Recommend denial of Variance 99-2, and adoption of
25 Resolution No. 99-30
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27 Staff Report
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29 Mr. Cummins delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
30 Planning Department.) He presented photographs of the property and the glass
31 sunroom structure. He noted that the property was rectangular in shape and roughly
32 2700 square feet in area. He described the surrounding land uses and zoning as
33 follows:
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35 To the North, East and West: Residential housing in a Residential High Density
36 (RHD) zone
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38 To the South: The Pacific Ocean and beach.
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40 Mr. Cummins stated that in mid-July a complaint was made to the Development
41 Services Department that non-permitted construction was going on. Upon inspection
42 the Development Services Department found that no permits were ever issued for the
43 construction of the sunroom. The Chief Building Inspector then placed a stop work
44 order on the sunroom, which was essentially all but finished, and that is the state in
45 which it remains today. Mr. Cummins states that Staff informed the applicant at that
46 time that City Code did not permit the sunroom and that in order to keep the sunroom a
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r31 Variance would be required. Staff informed him that he could apply for a public hearing,
2 but that if his application were denied, he would have to take down the sunroom. Mr.
Cummins stated that the Covered Roof Access'Structure (CRAS) was approved in May
4 1995, however, as is standard, one of the conditions at that time was that no habitable
5 space be provided at the top of the structure. He then outlined the 3 conditions that
6 ,.must be met when considering whether or not to grant a Variance as follows:
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8 1. The variance will not adversely affect the General Plan.
9 2. There exist special circumstances that deprive the property owner to use of his
10 property. •
11 3. Granting of the variance does not give special privilege to that property owner that is
12 not enjoyed by others in a similar situation
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14 Staff does not feel that there are any unique characteristics to this property that would
15 require the granting of a variance. Staff recommends denial of Variance 99-2 on the
16 basis that habitable living space is provided within the structure itself and the building is
17 in excess of the height limit, therefore, approval of this variance would be the granting of
18 a special privilege and there is no unusual characteristic applicable to this property.
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20 Mr. Teo Albers stated that he lives in Chino and hopes to move full-time to the home on
21 Seal Way.. He stated that he takes pride in his home and takes good care of it. He said
22 that because the stairway landing was quite small, he decided to build the sunroom to
23 allow for storage.of items to prevent damage caused by the sea air. He stated that
24 because he was not including plumbing or electrical he assumed that he would not
25. require a permit to construct the sunroom. He said that when considering the
26 construction of the sunroom he did not believe that it would create an obstruction of the
27 view for the other homes and felt that it would enhance the appearance of his home.
28 Mr. Albers stated that the structure was to be used only for storage of personal property.
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30 Ms. Sue Corbinasked what the City would do if the Variance were denied. She said
31 that having illegal structures for 10 years before it was addressed and made illegal had
32 set a precedent. Chairman Brown asked what was illegal for 10 years. Ms. Corbin
33 responded that she was referring to the decks on "the Hill." She said that the City was
34 rife with illegal .structures that have been reported to the 'Development Services
35 Department with no action taken by Staff. She said that Mr. Albers should not be
36 required to take the structure down.
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38 Dr. Steve Meltzer spoke in opposition to Variance 99-2. He stated that he lived directly
39 behind the applicant's home. He said that he objected to the, sunroom structure
40 because it was not allowed by the City Code and according to the conditions mentioned
41 earlier, the CRAS also did not conform to code. He stated that the City should do more
42 to,inform neighbors and residents of any kind of changes or requests for variances that
43 do not conform to City Code. He stated that when notices are addressed to "Occupant"
44 they could be categorized as junk mail and be thrown out unopened. He then
45 presented photographs to show how the view from his home had changed after the
46 structure on Mr. Albers home went up. Dr. Meltzer stated that when he attempted to
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r41 inquire of the builders about this structure, they simply ignored him. He noted that
2 another neighbor at 1306 Ocean had filed a complaint opposing this variance. He
3 pointed out that because the CRAS was serving as the posterior wall for the sunroom,
this made the entire CRAS illegal. He requested that the. Commission deny the
5 variance and request modification of the CRAS to make it conform to building code. .
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7 Mr. Whittenberg requested that for the record, letters received from Dr. Steven Meltzer
8 and Mr. Garren Mizutani, both in opposition to Variance 99-30, be entered.
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10 Mr. Albers stated that he has done nothing to his home since purchasing it but maintain
11'- it. He feels that it is a beautiful place and that the sunroom looks beautiful. He said that
12 there were plenty of other structures that had gone in before the ordinance was passed
13 prohibiting them. Mr. Albers stated that this structure did not obstruct anyone's view.
14 He requested that he be allowed to keep the structure.
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16 Chairman Brown closed the public hearing.
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18 Commissioner Comments
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20 Commissioner Lyon stated that he did not agree with the policy of building on properties
21 without a permit to do so. He said that Mr. Albers was wrong in doing what he did.
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23 Commissioner Cutuli stated that he was in agreement with Commissioner Lyon.
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25 Commissioner Hood said that although he could feel for the applicant, the City could not
26 allow this to stand and create a precedent; granting something to this property owner
27 that would not be allowed to other property owners. He stated that the Commission was
28 not responsible for Code Enforcement, that the City was responsible for this. He said
29 that enforcement was a little bit uneven in various parts of the City for different types of
30 properties and that this needed to be addressed. Commissioner Hood agreed that the
31 variance should be denied.
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33 Commissioner Larson stated that he was also in agreement to deny the variance.
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35 Chairman Brown noted that although height variations were allowed for CRAS as long
36 as they fall within certain criteria, the applicant was requesting a variance, and for that
37 reason alone the request does not meet the criteria of a variance. He stated that based
38 upon technical reasons alone, the variance would have to be denied. He said that in a
39 community where the ocean view was an important factor for property owners, the City
40 Council and Planning Commission in 1991 did allow CRAS with provisions for minimum
41 size and shape. Chairman Brown interjected that the comment made earlier by Ms.
42 Corbin stating that Mr. Albers did not have to take down this structure, was a facetious
43 comment and that code enforcement had improved.
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45 MOTION by Hood; SECOND by Cutuli to deny Variance 99-2 and adopt Resolution
46 99-30.
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1 MOTION CARRIED: 5—0
2 AYES: Brown, Cutuli, Hood, Larson, and Lyon
3 NOES: None
4 ABSENT: None
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6 Mr. Steele advised that the denial of Resolution No. 99-30 begins a 10-day calendar
7 appeal period to the City Council. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
8 appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
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11 STAFF CONCERNS
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13 None.
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16 COMMISSION CONCERNS
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18 Commissioner Cutuli stated that he had noticed that half the trees in Gum Grove Park
19 were dying and had a growth on the leaves. He inquired if it was within the power of the
20 Planning Commission to remedy this situation. Mr. Whittenberg responded that the City
21 leases the park and is responsible for the maintenance of the park facility. He said that
22 this is the first he had heard about this problem and that he was not surprised reporting
23 that currently there is a major infestation of eucalyptus trees in Southern California. He "
24 stated that at this point the particular bug causing the infestation has no natural
25 predator. Mr. Whittenberg stated that he would. refer this problem to the tree
26 maintenance staff and make them aware of the situation. He stated that if the trees
27 were infested with the bug called a "Lerp," there would not be much to be done, but he
28 would look into it and report back to Commissioner Cutuli.
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30 Commissioner Hood stated that his only concern was following Chairman Brown's
31 performance for the past three years as Chairman of the Planning Commission.
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33 Commissioner Larson requested that maps created for building and zoning cases
34 should always point to north as it makes it difficult to orient himself otherwise.
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36 Chairman Brown stated that it had been an honor and a privilege to serve for the past
37 three years, and one that he will happily relinquish.
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ATTACHMENT 5
PLANNING COMIVIISSION STAFF REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1999,
WITH ATTACHIVIENTS 1 THROUGH 6
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September 8, 1999
STAFF REPORT
"To: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
From: Department of Development Services
Subject: Variance 99-2
1307%2 Seal Way
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Applicant: TEO ALBERS
Owner: SAME
Location: • 1307% SEAL WAY
Classification of Property: RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY(RHD)
Request: To ALLOW AN ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED ALL GLASS SUNROOM
ATTACHED TO A PREVIOUSLY ALLOWED COVERED ROOF
ACCESS STRUCTURE(ORAS) IN EXCESS OF THE 25 FT.HEIGHT
LIMIT. SPECIFICALLY,THE SUN ROOM WOULD BE 13 FEET BY 13
FEET AND WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 4 FEET 6 INCHES ABOVE
THE HEIGHT LIMIT.
Environmental Review: THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
REVIEW.
Code Sections: 28-802; 28-2500-28-2502
Recommendation: DENY VARIANCE 99-2
Staff Report Variance 99-2
September 8, 1999
FACTS
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• On July 26, 1999 Teo Albers submitted an application for Variance 99-2
• The applicant is requesting allowance of an illegally constructed all glass sunroom in excess of
the 25 foot height limit. Specifically, the sunroom would be 13' x 13' and would stand
approximately 4.5 feet above the height limit.
• The subject property is legally described as Orange County Assessor's Parcel Number 199-
091-15 and is located within a Residential High Density Zone(RID) of old town.
• The subject property is rectangular in shape with a lot area of 2700 square feet(30' x 90').
• The subject property is non-conforming due to density and parking.
• The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
NORTH; EAST& WEST Residential housing in a Residential High Density
(RHD) zone
SOUTH Pacific Ocean and the beach in a Public Land Use/Recreation(PLU/R)
zone
• As of September 1, 1999, staff has received no response, written or other, to its mailed notice
regarding Variance 99-2
BACKGROUND
In mid July, 1999, a complaint was made to the Department of
Development services that a sunroom was being constructed illegally at the property located at
13071/2 Seal Way. Upon inspection, the Senior Building Official, Chuck Feenstra, informed Staff
that the glass sunroom enclosure had in fact been constructed without the proper permits. He
further informed Staff that he placed a"stop work" order on the project and told the owner that
he would need to consult with planning staff before permits could be issued.
Through a myriad of discussions, staff ultimately informed the property owner, Mr. Teo Albers,
that a variance would be required in order for his sunroom to be allowed. Staff informed him that
the purpose of variances to the Municipal Code are intended to be granted in cases where a
unique condition exists with the property, such that compliance with the code places undue
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Staff Report Variance 99-2
September 8, 1999
hardship on the owner that would otherwise not be the case with the great majority of the"other"
properties within the City. Mr. Albers informed staff that he had invested a great sum of money
for his sunroom and wished to proceed with this application.
On May 3, 1995,the Planning Commission approved Height Variation 95-2 (Resolution
attached), allowing a covered roof access structure to be constructed in excess of the height limit
to provide access to an existing roof.deck at the subject property. One of the conditions of that
approval is that no habitable living space be provided within the CRAS. The proposed sunroom is
attached to that covered roof access structure.
DISCUSSION
In general, the Code of the City of Seal Beach, states that
no building or structure shall exceed the height limit for the district and zone in which it is
located.
The height limit for structures on the subject property, which is located in the Residential High
Density Zone, (RHD), of Planning District I, is 25 feet. The maximum height elevation of the
proposed sunroom is approximately 29.5 feet, thereby exceeding the height limit by roughly 4.5
feet. The applicant constructed the structure without consulting the city in any fashion until a
"stop work" order was placed on the construction by the Senior Building Inspector. At that
juncture, the necessary steps for the proposed variance were set in motion.
Variances
Section 28-2502 sets forth guidelines for the Planning Commission to follow and must be shown
in order for a variance to be granted.They are:
1. The variance will not adversely affect the General Plan
2. Special circumstances applicable to the property somehow deprive the property owner from
enjoying the same privileges enjoyed by other,property owners within the same vicinity and
zone .
3. The granting of such variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges
In general, variances are granted in unique situations where a particular property can not conform
to the code due to physical incapabilities. A classic example would be a triangular piece of land
that could not conform to the required setbacks by virtue of its unique physical characteristics.
The subject property is similarly situated to the majority of(if not all) properties along Seal Way
within the Old Town area of the City. Therefore, there are no special property related
circumstances that, through the strict application of Chapter 28-2502, deprive the subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the same vicinity and zone. In addition, the
granting of this variance would be the granting of a special privilege inconsistent with other
limitations on other properties in the same vicinity and zone.
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Staff Report Variance 99-2
September 8, 1999
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission, after considering
;all relative testimony presented during the public hearing on Variance 99-2, deny this request.
Staffs recommendation is based on the following: •
• Habitable living space is provided within the structure.
• Building in excess of the height limit for this use in this zone is prohibited by code.
• 'Approval of the request would constitute a special privilege to the property owner that other
property,owners within the same vicinity and zone do not enjoy.
• There is no special circumstance applicable to the property which is depriving the applicant of
privileges that are available to other property owners in the same vicinity and zone.
FOR: September 8, 1999
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Mac Cummins le Whitten-berg
Assistant.Planner Director
Department of Development Services Department of Development Services
Attachments(6):
1. Application
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Resolution 95-9
4. Photos provided by the Applicant
5. Letter to Staff from Applicant
6. Plans .
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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NUMBER 99-30 ,
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH DENYING VARIANCE NO. 99-2, A
REQUEST TO ALLOW AN ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED GLASS
SUNROOM IN EXCESS OF THE 25 FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On July 26, 1999 Teo Albers "The Applicant" submitted an
application for Variance 99-2 with the Department of Development Services. Specifically, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the previous, unpenmitted, construction of habitable
living space in excess of the 25 foot height limit. The glass sun room measures 13 feet by 13 feet
and stands approximately 4.5 feet above the height limit.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. § 15025(a) and § II.A of the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows: The application for Variance No.
99-2 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. § 15303(a) (New Construction of Small Structures), because
the application is for the construction of three(3) or less single family dwellings in an urbanized
area; § 15305 (Miinor Alterations in Land Use Limitations)because the request is for a minor
alteration in land use limitations in an area with an average slope of less than 20% and no changes
in land use or density are involved; 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 3. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on September 8, 1999 to consider the application for Variance No. 99-2. At the
hearing the applicant spoke in favor of the request, with other people speaking in opposition.
Section 4. The record of the hearing on September 8, 1999 indicates the
following:
(a) On July 26, 1999, Teo Albers ("The Applicant") submitted an
application for Variance 99-2 with the Department of Development Services. Specifically, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the previous, unpermitted, construction of habitable
living space in excess of the 25 foot height limit. The glass sun room measures 13 feet by 13 feet
and stands approximately 4.5 feet above the height limit.
(b) The subject property is located at 1307/ Seal Way.
(c) The subject property is rectangular in shape (30' x 90') with a.lot
area of approximately 2700 square feet.
(d) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
C:Wariance199-2 13071.5 Seal Way1.99-2-Resolution.doc
Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30
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NORTH, EAST&WEST A mixture of single-family and multi-family residences located in
the Residential High Density(RHD)zone.
SOUTH The Pacific Ocean in the Public Land Use/Recreation(PLU/R)zone.
(e) In response to the mailed and published notice of this hearing staff
has received no response, written or other,to this request.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in
§4 of this resolution and pursuant to §§ 28-2500 through 28-2502 of the City's Code,the
Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) Variance 99-2 is consistent with the provisions of the Land Use
Element of the City's General Plan, which provides a"high density residential" designation for the
subject property and permits single and multiple family residential uses. The use is also consistent
with the remaining elements of the City's General Plan, as the policies of those elements are
consistent with, and reflected in, the Land Use Element. Accordingly, the proposed use is
consistent with the General Plan.
(b) The subject property is similarly situated to the majority of(if not
all)properties along Seal Way within the Old Town area of the City. Therefore, there are no
special property related circumstances that, through the strict application of this Chapter, deprive
the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the same vicinity and zone.
(c) The subject property is similarly situated to the majority of(if not
all)properties along Seal Way within the Old Town area of the City. Therefore, the granting of
this variance would be the granting of a special privilege inconsistent with other limitations on
other properties in the same vicinity and zone.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies
Variance No. 99-2.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the 8th day of September, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
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ABSTAIN: Commissioners _
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-30
September 8, 1999
Brian M. Brown, M.D., Chairman
Planning Commission
Lee Whittenberg, Secretary
Planning Commission
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RESOLUTION NO.95-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING HEIGHT VARIATION
95-2,PERMITTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COVERED
ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE OVER AN EXISTING "..
STAIRWELL TO A ROOF DECK AT AN EXISTING DUPLEX •
LOCATED AT 1307 AND 1307'14 SEAL WAY.SEAL BEACH.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE: -
Section t. On March 15,1995,Jim Schmidt,Architect,on behalf of Don and
• Suzanne Ruth("The Applicants")submitted en application for Height Variation 95-2 with the
Department of Development Services.The applicant seeks approval of a height variation to ;>--
ra.mstruct a covered roof access structure(CRAS)in excess of the height limit in conjunction with `''
the proposed enclosure of an existing exterior stairwell from the existing second floor living area .�
to an existing roof deck at 1307&1307% Seal Way,Seal Beach.
Section 2, Pursuant to 14 Calif.Code of Regs.§15025(a)and§II.B of the _`<
City's Local CEQA Guidelines,staff has determined as follows: The application for Height : ;
Variation No.95-2 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental -
Quality Act purarant to 14 Calif.Code of Regs.§ 15301(Existing Uses),because it involves a • •
negligible expansion of an existing use;pursuant to§15305(Mir..ar Alterations in Land Use
Limitations),because the proposal involves a mincr alteratir.n in a land use limitation and does not ..
involve either aproperty excess of 20%slope or change in land use or density;and finally,
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pursuant to§15061(bX3),because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
approval may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3, A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on April 19, 1995 to consider Height Variation 95-2.At the public hearing,the �r •
applicant spoke in favor of the request with no one speaking in opposition.
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Section 4, The record of the hearing indicates the following:
(a) On March 15, 1995,Jim Schmidt,Architect sub'i.:rted an -
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application on behalf of Don and Suzanne Ruth for Height Variation 95-2.w the Department of
Development Services. .
(b) The applicant is seeking approval of a height variation to construct
a covered roof access structure(CRAS)in excess of the height limit in conjunction with the ` 'a
proposed enclosure of an existing exterior stairwell from the existing second floor living area to
an existing roof deck at 1307&13071,Seal Way,Seal Beach. i cV'
(c) The proposed CRAS conformswiththe provisions of§28-2317(4) • ► `'
of the Code of the City of Seal Beach while it exceeds the maximum horizontal dimensions for a • :.
CRAS as set forth in the City's Policy Statement on CRAS construction.
(d) The subject property is legally described as Orange County •
Assessor's Parcel Number 199-091-15. '
(d) The subject property is rectangular in shape with a lot area of 2,700
square feet(30'x 90'). `•" ..
(e) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows: =zItXt
NORTH, ;.,
EAST&WEST A mixture of single family and multi family residential uses located the '.
Residential High Density zone,(RHD).
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Use/Recreation zone,(PLU/R). u, 0;
(g) Staff has received no written responses to its mailed notice -f4.;,..40:-rr`
regarding Height Variation 95-2. s,
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Section 5. Based upon the evidence in the record,including the facts stated in ,; ;+x -
§4 of this resolution and pursuant to§28-2317(4)of the City's Code,the Planning Commission : , . e ,
hereby finds as follows: .-1:4. - ,,
' (a) Height Variation 95-2 is consistent with the provisions of the Land '3'�'- !�y�,s,'°
Use Element of the City's General Plan,which provides a"low density residential"designation for '; ,
the subject property and permits single family residential uses.The use is also consistent with the re. r -`'k
remaining elements of the City's Ge.:etal Plan as the policies of those elements are consistent :,!.. "''-1._"".%•2''ls;
with,and reflected in.the Land Use Element.Accordingly,the proposed use is consistent with the ~' g �
General Plan. '` .s;
(b) The proposed CRAS is architecturally in keeping with the ` _ `
remainder of the structure,with the roofing materials and siding matching those of the renaindr r ; .-:
of the structure. *z- H=
(c) The proposed CRAS is appropriate for the character and integrity 1�
of the surrounding neighborhood where a number of similar structures are located within the •+ t,+Y;
immediate vicinity. • }?.
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(d) No habitable living space is provided within the structure. .':..t• } -•
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(e) Due to the relatively flat terrain in the vicinity of the proposed - `FIs!
structure,it does not significantly impair the primary view of any property:orated within 300 feet ( , y,,
•of the subject property. i - .s}
This request is unique in that it is a request to cover an odstin Y 4
staircase.The applicants are constrained by the configuration of the existing stairwell.Further, . .0
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since the staircase to the roof is stacked over the staircase below,the ability to modify the existing =k
roof stair is limited due to height clearance requirements for the staircase below.Additionally,the i _;: -,Z,•
existing stairwell is not as steep as is permitted by the Uniform Building Code and therefore a ..-f,,,,-,4&..‘-.-, ' -;
cover over the existingstairwell is required to be longer to cover the stairs and vide the
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Based on the above,the Planning Commission finds the proposed CRAS is in keeping with the .,. .. •�;z.:
City's policy for maximum CRAS sizes. 4 .fit. •
Section 6, Based or.the foregoing.the PlanningCommission herebyapproves } `t
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Height Variation 95-i,subject to the following conditions: =' :;�
1. CUP 95-2 is approved for the construction of a covered roof access structure(CRAS) f
in excess of the height limit in conjunction with the proposed enclosure of an::.fisting ! '_R?
exterior stairwell from the existing second floor living area to an existing roof deck at :..-` ._ .
1307 8t 1307A Seal Way,Seal Beach. !. u: -a:
2. All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through 7:k-.?' .
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3. There shall be no habitable space permitted within the covered roof access structure.
4. This Height Variation shall not become effective for any purpose unless an >r' ' ,,_
"Acceptance of Conditions"form has been signed by the applicant in the presence of k`'
the Director of Development Services,or notarized and returned to the Planning ..•'-t. .
Department;and until the ten(10)day appy period has elapscd. ,' e
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PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach ., -4 .
at a meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May,1995,by the following vote: Y_
AYES: Commissioners Law, Brown, Campbell, Sharp :,
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CITY OF SF.
JUL 2 8 1999
July 26, 1999 DFP+ns;4i�(4T r-.
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City of Seal Beach
211 Eighth St.
Seal Beach,CA 90740
Attn: Lee Whittenberg
Director of Developmental Services
Re: 1307 Seal Way-Stop Notice
Dear Sir:
First of all,I brought this all on by myself,and I realize it. The minute Charles Feenstra gave me a stop
notice for not having a permit,the following Monday I submitted all necessary paperwork required for a
plan review: The only reason I put up the sunroof was primarily to prepare for winter to prevent water
from entering the access door to the sunroof(which has happened). Because the sunroom is only
13'x 13',not to be used for habitation, but for the reasons above,plus to keep barbecue,etc.,out of the
weather,I just assumed it did not require a permit. I spent$10,000.00 on the sunroom,rather than do
something else,because I thought it would add to the beachfront because of its attractiveness(all glass),
not even thinking of height requirements(the existing sunroof entry"building"is at 30'height),I stayed
approximately 8" lowcr with my sunroom.
Mac Cummins called me on July 22 to inform me that I did not need a plan review,but a"variance",and
pretty much indicated it was a lost cause because the city"wouldn't"go for it. (I felt he was telling me it
was a lost cause). My answer to him was that I really did not have another choice,and I would pursue it,
and as soon as I get the new form,hopefully on July 26,I will return it with the additional fees.
My letter to you,Mr.Whittenberg,(I am assuming you are the head of Building and Safety), is to let you
know that I do realize the city has its policy;I do realize I made a mistake, but I also realize that every
situation is different, and in my particular case I can see no negative impact on my neighbors or the city,
and that in fact,I think it makes the property more attractive being beachfront. It is not for habitation,
but for protection from the elements. This letter is also not to put down Mac in any way,but I want to
make sure that before simply condemning a project,that it be looked at personally,which he promised he
would do.
All of you at City Hall,especially Charles Feenstra,have been very cordial,and whatever does come of
this,I will respect the outcome. Enclosed please find pictures that you may need.
Sincerely,
leo i&Fiego• flat•
Teo Albers, Sr.
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211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740 411
RE: Variance 99-2 W
1307i Seal Way
Honorable Mayer Yost and distinguished members of the City Council :
Variance 99-2 is an unneecesary knee jerk reaction by a staff under ,
firecrfer wrongs staff has previously committed which ant ill informed
Planning Commission naively adopted and an out to lunch City Council
set in stone. Mr. Albers, an innocent property owner is being male
• scapegoat for the deplorable maze of incomprehensible, unintelligible,
ambiguous, unenfercible, and obnoxious legislation that one City
- Council after another has laid down and entrenched to effect special
privilege after speeial privilege for various councilmember 's most
favored. constituents to the point where all property owners are deemed
to be equal but some property owners are more equal than others.
This City Council has nodded ami winked creating a state in this city
= indistinguishable from the Animal Farm described by George Orwell
in his beets by that name.
Mr. Albers iesn't need a Variance in the matter of the Minor Structural
Alteration before you tonight. All that is required is a simple
building permit as a Height Variation encompassing greater horizontal
iimentions than those set forth in the city's policy statement on
Covered Roof Access Structures (CRAS) has already been granted by
adoption of Resolution #95-9 which failed to limit such horizontal
timentions in any way: (see Attachment A) At its worst the city
might try requiring the appogllant to submit plans for the construction
o f a wheel chair ramp to replace the existing staircase to the green
house or sun room which would neccessarily constrain the propety
o wner yet more ani require an even larger GRAS which could not be
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denied ds the measure would be a resonable accomatation- taken
to provide access for physically challenged guests or occupants.
That would not force the appelant to actually build the proposed
ramp but would shut up the howling neighbor for a year or so who
complained in the first place. (see Americans With Disabilities Act)
According to the facts presented by staff the subject property is
non-conforming due to parking. This creates a special circumstance
Section 28-2407 of the code allows for minor structural alterstions
to non-conforming properties, staff interpreted this section in its
Additional Information provided in re Minor Plan Review 99-1 to mean
no matter what other incidences of non-conformance existed •n a subject
property;. prjvidel'that parking had at least something to dog with _
the properties non-conformance Section 28-2407 (A) (2)(k)(2) is
applicable and expansion of up to 400 sq. ft. must be allowed. (see
Attachment B) (see all related materials Minor Plan Review 99-1 not
attached ) (see existing code violations *at 235 8th Street)
The special circumstance of topography applies to the subject property.
The subject property abuts vacant land to the South zoned Public Land
Use/ Recreational (PLU/R) and much of the year-most if not all of the
similarly situated homes in the same vicinity and zone have a 12 ft.
slope to address at the end of the property this is a peculiar
combination otherwise securing only in the city only am•ungst homes
along Crestview, Catalina. Ave. , and Surf Place. These sorts of
properties were lumped together as a class for the purposes of Variance
5-90/Zoning Text Amendment 96-1/Ordinance 1419. The City Attorney
himself drew comparisons from CRAS_:.in arguing for adoption of Ordinance
1419 inextricably linking the subject of Variance 99-2 to Ordinance .
1419 by virtue of his comments at the City Council meeting of May 10
1999. (see Attachment 0) Variance 5-90/LTA 96.-1/Ordinance 1419
is the legislative yard stick in this city .by which all Variances in
Seal Beach must be measured particularly regarding homes abuting
Vacant land where construction activity has taken place without the
benifit of a building permit involving structures alleged to exceed
height. limits. Tne procedures to be followed should be consistantly
applyed in any case where it is suggested "Chat th' code might be
defective in any way, upon the denial by the city council of proposed
Variance the city Council must -direct Staff not to proceed with an
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enforcement action until such time as a Zoning Text Amendment can
be considered upon the sale of the subject property. When the
Zoning Text Amendment is eventually turned down by the Planning
Commission the new property owners have the right to Appeal to the
City Council on the grounds that somebody thought they might be
being a little greedy and said so in an open meetings The City
Council shall rightfully then affirm the decision of the Planning
Commission by the denial of the Zoning Text Amendment and take up
an issue not on the Agena directing Staff to draw up an Ordinance
permitting what they just denied. Upon adoption of the Ordinance
which is to be introduced and introduced again until aifavorable
vote can be talliedthe owner must be given one year to apply for
a Minor Plan Review. Should the property owner choose net to apply
for a Minor Plan Review then upon the sale of the property the
subsequent property owner will be required to apply for a Minor Plan
Review. (see Stop Work Order N.. 1112 issued Dec. 22, 1989)
(see Planning Commission Minutes Oct. 3, 1990) (see City Council Public
Hearing Nov. 26, 1990) (see Planning Commission minutes of Public
Hearing March 6, 1996) (see City Council minutes of Public Hearing
Sept. 30, 1996) (wonder why over 6 months between the two previous
oceosions) (see City Council minutes of Public Hearing Sept.8, 1997)
(sec City._ coune l'.minutes of Public Heating :Dec. 8,' 1.997) (see : Planning
Commission minutes of Study Session Aug. 19, 1998) (see City Council
minutes of Public Hearing: April 10, 1999) (see City Council adoption
of Ordinance 1419 May 10, 1999) (soe Planning Commission minutes of
June 23, 1999) ((seo transcripts of all above referanced meetings)
(see all. related Staff Reports) (see all written communications recieveg
by the City of Seal Beach from Stephen Reg Clewley regarding Variance
5-90/Zoning Text Amendment 96-1/Ordinance 1419) (see the sun deck
built without benifit of building permit in excess of applicable
height limits at 1733 Crestview0
Supplemental to item e. en page two of Mr-. Albers Appeal is required.
Adoped Resolution Number 99-30 is flawes .not in this instance -as was
stated Adopted Resolution Number 95-9. No blockage of any primary
views within 300 Ft. are imposed by approval of this Minor Structural
Alteration any blockage of such views eccured as a direct result of
adopted Resolution Number 95-9 which was unopposed. (see Attachment
D) Attachment D is a reproduction of an owner provided photograph
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taken from the South of the subject structure, any views that might
otherwise have been impacted within 300 ft. had the structure not
been of glass lay to the North and were already obliterated by the
previously existing and permitted ORAS.
Supplemental to item h. of Mr. Albers Appeal. A serious defect has
been concocted by the Director of Developmental Services to explain
away his issuance of a building permit for a structure at 1505
Crestview which exceeds the height limit for similarly situated
structures in the same vicinity and zone. _ Expansion and elaboration
on the Directory malarky must be accepted by the City Council if the
Director is to be presumed to have any credibility whatsoever.
Therefore if it is to be believed that the Code of Seal Beach provides -
no limit as to the height allowable for retaining walls nor then does
the Code provide for a definition of what a retaining wall must
retain that is to keep or hold. An aquarium of glass can be decribed
as being composed of various retaining walls as their purpose is to
keep or hold water. Section 221-W of th4 cede defined walls as
follows- Retaining Wall is a. wall designed to resist the lateral
displacement of soil or other materials. There are no limits as
to what these other materials might be comprised of they could be
papers, books, sunglasses, lawn furniture, hair dos, virtually any
materials whatsoever. (see Attachment. B. ) (see Attachment F)
(see Attachment u.)(see Attachment EJ.)(see Attachment I)
The granting of this variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege. The subject property abuts vacant land to the South
this constitutes a Special Circumstance, allowing property owners
wide latitude and discretion as to whether they comply or not with
a variety of City of Seal Beach code requirements. For instance
the similarly situated home in the same vicinity and zone at at 206
Ocean is a representative example. the masonry-wall at the Westernly
most property line was signed off on by the city even though no
re-enforcing steel was ever installed as required by the code attachment
J is a. reproduction of a photograph of that wall taken before the
placement of concrete. (see Attachment J) Attachment K pretty well
speaks for itself about a number of other code requirements which
the City Staff has deemed to not apply presumably because of. the
Special Circumstances related to homes in this same vicinity ant zone.
Attachment K consists of a 5 page letter from Michelle A. Brendel, PH.D.
(see Attachment K)
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RESOLUTION NO.95-9 •
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• A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
. CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING HEIGHT VARIATION
95-2,PERMITTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COVERED •
ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE OVER AN EXISTING
STAIRWELL TO A ROOF DECK AT AN EXISTING DUPLEX •
LOCATED AT 1307 AND 1307%SEAL WAY.SEAL BEACH.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
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Section 1. On March 15,1995,Tim Schmidt,Architect,on behalf of Don and
Suzanne Ruth("The Applicants")submitted an application for Height Variation 95-2 with the
Department of Development Services.The applicant seeks approval of a height variation to
construct a covered roof access structure(CRAS)in excess of the height limit in conjunction with
the proposed enclosure of an misting exterior stairwell from the existing second floor living area -
to an existing roof deck at 1307& 130744 Seal Way,Seal Beach.
Section 2, Pursuant to 14 Calif:Code of Regs.§ 15025(a)and§II.B of the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines,staff has determined as follows: The application for Height
' Variation No.95-2 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act purnlant to 14 Calif.Code of Regs.§ 15301 (Existing Uses),because it involves a
negligible expansion of an existing use;pursuant to§ 15305•(Minar Alterations in Land Use
Limitations),because the proposal involves a miner alterati&.n in a land use limitation and does not
,involve either a property in excess of 20%slope or a change in land use or density;and finally,
pursuant to§ 15061(bx3),because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
approval may have a significant effect on the environment. _
Section 3, A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on April 19,1995 to consider Height Variation 95-2.At the public hearing,the .T a
applicant spoke in favor of the request with no one speaking in opposition. -
Section 4, The record of the hearing indicates the following: .•
(a) On March 15, 1995,Jim Schmidt,Architect sub-.::ted an ^ir r
application on behalf of Don and Suzanne Ruth for Height Variation 95-2 to the Department of ---. •
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Development Services.
(b) The applicant is seeking approval of a height variation to construct •^•-:••••
a covered roof access structure(CRAS)in excess of the height limit in conjunction with the "l
proposed enclosure of an existing exterior stairwell from the existing second floor living area to -•
an existing roof deck at 1307& l307%Seal Way,Seal Beach. .
( . (c) The proposed CRAS conforms with the provisions of§28-2317(4)
of the Code of the City of Seal Beach while it exceeds the maximum horizontal dimensions for a w' s
CRAS as set forth in the City's Policy Statement on CRAS construction. -1,-:
(d) The subject property is legally described as Orange County
Assessor's Parcel Number 199-091-15. - •:
The sub ect property rectangular in shapewith a lot area of 2,700 . ' -
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square feet(30'x90'). -.:-r--.•
(e) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows: ..
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.. EAST&WEST A mixture of single family and multi family residential uses located the -
•Residential High Density zone,(RFD).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At the last meeting of March 17, 1999,Minor Plan Review 99-1 was continued to this meeting, as
the item was not noticed properly. The applicant submitted a revised set of mailing labels and
revised notices were sent to all property owners and occupants within a 100-foot radius of the
property on March 25, 1999.
At the previous meeting, a property owner on 8th Street addressed the Commission and stated that
he did not receive a notice for the proposed project. Staff has reviewed this issue and found that
the property owner lives approximately 310 feet from the subject property and would not fall
under the required 100-foot radius and therefore would not have received a notice.
During Oral Communications at the March 176 meeting, a resident of the City expressed concern
with the application based on the reasons that follow. Staffs' response to each of these concerns
is included also. .
There is concern from the resident that Section 28-2407(A)(2Xh)(2) of the Code is not applicable
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to this application. Further review by staff indicates that Section 28-2407 of the Code is designed
to allow expansions to nonconforming buildings. Section 28-2407(A)(2)(h)(2) allows for an
expansion of up to 400 square feet if as noted in (a) if the subject property is nonconforming due
to parking and (b) one standard, open and accessible covered parking space is provided for each
unit. Therefore since the •arkin: is nonconformin 1 based on •arkin: and one covered •arkin
space is provided for each unit, Section 28-2407(A)(2)(h)(2)is applicable.
A concern for the condition of the heat and ventilation pipes and the nonconforming washer and
dryer were addressed. The condition of the heat and ventilation pipes was checked by the Senior
Building Inspector during his inspection and found the existing water heater vents (a total of
three) are in need to replacement. A condition of approval has been provided to correct this
situation(see staff report of March 17, 1999 meeting).
The washer and dryer are not nonconforming, but were placed in the garage in violation of the
previous variance at some point. The variance requires that all garage parking spaces by 9 feet by
20 feet. Therefore, the washer and dryer will need to be removed if the 9 feet by 20 feet parking
spaces cannot be maintained. Note that condition of approval number 8 from the March 17, 1999
staff report requires that the garage spaces be kept free and clear and that the washer and dryer
will need to be removed if the spaces cannot be kept free and clear.
The final issue addressed was that of the conditions of the previous variance and that they are not
being enforced. The current owner of the property was not the property owner who obtained the
variance in 1972 and it is not known how long the property may have been out of compliance
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Planning Commission Staff Report re:
City Council Adoption of Ordinance No. 1419
• Rear Yard Setback Standards for Decks along
/9744 Crestview and Catalina Avenues and SurfPlace
�41f June 23, 1999
Ste Comment: As staff and the City Attorney understand this section, the height limitations
refer to a "fence, wall, hedge or screen planting" on top of the retaining wall. This section
does not limit the height of a retaining wall, it limits the height of a "fence, wall, hedge or
screen planting" on top of the retaining wall to 6 feet as measured from the highest elevation of
land contiguous to the fence, and in no case greater than 8 feet from either side of the fence.
The Zoning Ordinance does not include any limitations regarding the permitted height of a
retaining wall.
Sodding Code:
"SECTION 221—W
Walls shall be defined as follows:
Ruining Wall is a wall designed to resist the lateral displacem t of soil orr other ,
materials:
"SEC77ON 1609—SPECIAL DESIGN;.
1609.2 Retaining Walls. Retraining walls shall be designed to resist the lateral
pressure of the retained material in accordance with accepted engineering practice.-
Walls retaining drained earth may be designed for pressure equivalent to that exerted by
a fluid weighing not less than 30 pounds per cubic foot(4.71kN/m3) and having a depth
equal to that of the retained earth. Any surcharge shall be in addition to the equivalent
fluid pressure.
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Retaining walls shall be designed to resist sliding by at least 1.5 times the lateral force
and overturning by at least 1,5 times the overturning movement."
StafComrnent: As staff and the•City Attorney understand these sections, the Building Code
does not limit the height of retaining walls. The Building Code requires retaining walls to be
designed "to resist the lateral pressure of the retained material in accordance with accepted
engineering practice."
"Accepted Engineering Practice"Plans for Retaining Walls
In reviewing the issue of "accepted engineering practice with the City Engineer, it was
indicated the City would utilize the standard plans for retaining walls provided in the following
documents:
• Standard Plans, California Department of Transportation
ZTA 96-1 CC Adoption,PC Status Report 3
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City Council Adoption of Ordinance No. 1419
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June 23, 1999
Commission agenda, and requires notification to owners and occupants within.100 feet of the
- subject property. The City can condition its approval of any request to ensure health, safety
and public welfare concerns are properly addressed.
,Enforcement process for pre-existing non-Permitted structures:
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Upon adoption of Ordinance No. 1419, if properties with non-permitted structures within the
rear yard setback area do not apply for the appropriate minor plan review approval within the
stipulated 12-month time period, a notice of code violation would be filed with the County
Recorder's office or other appropriate enforcement actions initiated.
Conditional Use Permit required for new deck structures—12.5-foot heifht limitation:
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In addition, the City Council determined to allow future applications for additional decks to be
processed through the conditional use permit (CUP) process, subject to a height limitation of
12.5 feet. The CUP process involves a public hearing before the Planning Commission, and
requires notice to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property. As with the
minor plan reviews, the City can condition.its approval of any request to ensure health, safety
and public welfare concerns are properly addressed.
Retaining Wall Issue—Not a Part of Ordinance 1419:
Height limitation for retaining walls for properties subiect to ZTA 96-1:
In response to City Council discussion regarding the height of retaining walls, staff reviewed
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and the Building Code, and finds no applicable height
limitations regarding retaining walls. Provided below are sections of the Zoning Ordinance and
Building Code regarding retaining walls:
Zoning Ordinance: .
"Section 28-2316. Fences. Walls. He4aes and Screen Plantings.
2. General Fence Provisions
(D) Retaining Walls. Where a retaining wall is located either on a property
line or within the lot, a fence, wall, hedge or screen planting may be placed on the
retaining wall. The height of such fence, wall or screen planting shall be six (6)
feet or less in height measured from the highest elevation of land contiguous to the
fence, wall or screen planting but in no case shall be greater than eight (8) feet as
measured from either side of the fence."
ZTA 96-1 CC Adoption,PC Status Report 2
ei v 7 (' East Flood Control Channel,College Park East
97'7' J/27 Edison Park
West Fence of Leisure World"
6. Article 2. A new Section 28-233.1 of Chapter 28 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach is
hereby added to read: -
•. 'Section 28-233.1 Fence. A freestanding device,structural or natural,
forming a physical barrier by means of wood,mesh,metal,chain,masonry,
brick,slate,plastic,louvered glass or other similar material. For the
purposes of this section a post,wood,metal or other,designed for use as a
physical barrier,shall be considered a fence.'
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
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at a meeting thereof held on the 8th day of September, I993,by the following vote:
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AYES: Commissioners Dahlman, Soukup, Law, Sharp
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Mr. Curtis said structures cannot be built within required
( ; setbacks. Basic flatwork, like concrete, is allowed to extend to
the property. lines. Raised materials must meet the required •
setbacks. ' When soil is retained over • certain height safety. •
fencing is required at 42 inches high. The maximum back fill ELL_
Ralston could put in would be 64 feet. Mr. Ralston could have a.
j ten foot wall with 34 feet being wall and 61t feet being retaininc_
! and that would be co sidered similar to flat work. Me could raises
the land 64 feet. The base of the deck from the grade level ,
according to staff's measurements, is approximately 324 feet hig}..
1 Above that is • 34 foot fence. The footings are fairly level wits
. grade, sticking up about 6". The portion of. the deck walked on is
` 124 feet above grade.
• : Commissioner Dahlman clarified with Mr. Curtis that if Mr. Ralstcn
were to extend his yard on the level out to his property line he
would not .be allowed to build this deck; Mr. Curtis agreed. Mr .
Curtis said staff inspected every yard along Crestview. None cf
the existing decks infringe upon the rear setbacks — they are all
set back ten feet from the property line. This was the only deck
that comes to the property line and infringes into the setback .
The grade differential makes the optical difference. Mr. Chc
said "It has been brought to my attention that there are several
encroachments into the Hellman Ranch property however, that is a
civil matter and is not under the jurisdiction of the City in terrE
of telling then to move back off the property. But in terms of
this actual structure, the City, under the , does have the
obligation to move that back within the required setback". Mr. Chc
noted the encrcachmentswere not structures but fences , walls ,
trees. e.".1 o r-peFvz pia rbz77 er
Comr..issioner Dahlman said "I think some of the confusion is , Mr .
Chairman, if you ask Mr. Curtis if there's a structure there the •
he doesn't include a retaining wall as a structure. A deck fiat
with your property level.. — I never thought of that as a structure
but I understand now tonight that it is. The letter of these rules
is getting so detailed . . . if you just take a look at this backyard
the deck simply extends the normal elevation on this property back
to the property line. If it were flat and he had a fence between
him and the 'neighbor . . . I'm now informed the City would object to
a deck being built to within anything closer than ten feet iron
that fence . . . every house on that side of that street have similar
topography and a ten foot requirement is very tough. So I wonder
` if there is some middle ground here that can be found".
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August 19, 1999 k111110
THE FOLLOWING LETTER IS A COMMUNICATION TO BE READ INTO THE RECORD
BY THE MAYOR OR CITY CLERK AT THE AUGUST 23, 1999 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DURING THE FIRST ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF THE EVENING
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Dear Mayor Yost and Councilpersons:
Re: Pool at 206 Ocean Avenue
In the east year*and one-half the City has received many communications
regarding the unsafe conditions regarding the above pool The City's
response has been to spend taxpayer dollars in the form of attorney fees
to fight to allow the City Commissioner to remain in violation of State
Law and City Ordinances .regarding fences, gates and* general safety issues:-
You, as the governing body of the City of Seal Beach, have breached.the
public trust and violated moral and ethical principles as well as
squandered taxpayer money. You, and the City Attorney, have been quite
gleeful and taken great pride in the fact that you could prevail over a
private citizen representing herself and trying to protect her family and
the public at large from this dangerous situation. You should be ashamed
of yourselves!
Last year in a phone conversation with Mayor Yost he informed me that he
is both an anesthesiologist and pediatrician. More than anyone else, Dr.
Yost, you know the dangers of a pool and the damage it can do to young
lives.
Attached please find two photos taken on Memorial Day. The gate to the
beach was open for approximately eight hours--from 11 am to 7pm. The
(` photos were taken at noon and 6:45pm as shadows fell over the pool.
Doesn't it frighten you at how easily a young life could be lost? A third
photo was taken of the gate open to the beach on 6-12-99 at 1 pm. You
have an unattended pool open to the beach. Can the City of Seal Beach
afford this liability?
The City Code "Section 5504. Pool Fences." clearly states, "Fences or
walls shall be located a sufficient distance from any structure, shrubbery
or tree, or hillside grade which could be used to assist a child to scale the
fence or wall. Gates and doors opening through such enclosures shall be
self-closing and self-latching..." This pool is not enclosed per the code.
The City allowed the owners to build one wall higher towards 208 Ocean
Ave and that wall is .right against an old palm tree which children can
- climb. That neighbor has young children in the family. On our side the
pool owners were allowed to build a new wall next to the existing wall
between the properties which created a serious situation where a child
can get on our lower wall and get a foothold to climb over the new wall.
The new wall was built too close to the existing wall and structures.
Taxpayer funds have been used to pay the City Attorney to go into court
and outright lie to the judge. Specifically, on 5-20-98 City Attorney
Quinn M. Barrow represented in, court pleadings that, "...the pool that is the
subject of plaintiff's complaint has already been installed and filled with
water..." Yet, an independent outside agency, Orange County Vector
Control District, wrote on 6-10-98 that they inspected the pool 6-8-98 •
and found "The bottom of the newly lined pool (gunite) did contain a small
amount of clean water..." City of Seal Beach Building Permit #16510
shows a gunite inspection on 7-15-98. That date is just after Vector
Control referred to it as a newly lined pool (gunite) and long after the
City Attorney made misrepresentations to the court that the pool was
installed and filled with water.
Why do you keep a City Attorney that lies to the court? Don't you realize
you are responsible for the public trust? Where are your ethics and
morality?
On 1-14-99 Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services for the
City of Seal Beach, signed a declaration under penalty of perjury which
stated, "The pool complies with all City Codes and the City has no present
intention to initiate a code enforcement action against the property
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owners for the maintenance of a pool at the subject property."
It is a travesty that you keep on hand such staff and attorneys who would
tell such lies and exhibit such moral and ethical depravity!
There is an inherent conflict of interest between the City Attorney and
the City of Seal Beach in what is best for the City. In other words, the
City Attorney gets paid for giving bad advice that leads to litigation. The
City Attorney gets paid more for giving bad advice as he then gets paid for
representing the City in the litigation. When he gives good advice, he
loses money as he only gets paid for the advice giving time.
Last summer at a City Council meeting you had a speaker with video from
the Orange County Fire Authority regarding pool safety. In spite of that,
you took no action on this pool situation.
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In addition to the photos are some articles about pool safety and pool
drownings this year. Please see: .
"Pools are 14 times more deadly to children than vehicles" by Joe Segura
Press Telegram 5-23-99 -
"Child Drowns in family pool" Register 4-29-99
"Boy,2, critical after fall into spa" Register 6-7-99
"12-year-old girl drowns in hotel pool in Anaheim" Register 6-8-99
"Boy, 2, Who Fell Into Hot Tub Dies" LA Times 6-11-99
"Toddler's rescuers dropped from sky" Press Telegram 6-16-99
"3-Year-Old, Adult Nearly Drown in Accidents in O.C. Swimming Pools"
LA Times 7-5-99
"Boy Dies in Pool Drowning; 3rd Child Victim in a Month" LA Times
7-7-99
"Woman saves toddler who fell into spa" Register 7-9-99
"Three O.C. children in hospitals after near-drownings" Register
7-23-99
"Twin Girls Nearly Drown in Anaheim" LATimes 7-23-99
"Baby Drowns While Mother Has Seizure" LATimes 7-27-97
2-Year-Old Drowns in Grandma's Pool" LA Times 8-8-99
"Children drown without a sound" LA Times 8-8-99. This is
an advertisement that has been running in the paper as a warning all
summer.
This pool is a dangerous condition. You need to immediately insist that a
minimum 6' fence be put around the pool (we are not talking about
perimeter walls for the property) with a self-latching/self-closing gate.
You need to do code enforcement for failure to comply instead of saving
code enforcement for this messenger or your enemies only.
This is being sent to each of you at your homes to make a public record of
your receipt of same. You will not be able to say you didn't know about
this. .The. City Attorney will not be able to censor your mail as .he recently
admitted to doing at the 8-4-99 Planning Commission meeting. The City
Attorney tells lies. Please do not put yourself or the life of a child in
jeopardy by allowing this unsafe condition to exist. The City Attorney
may advise you that you or the City may not be liable. Are you going to
trust your future to his legal advice which is notoriously wrong? How
about your conscience?
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CC by certified mail return receipt requested: •
Paul Yost, Mayor 485 Schooner, Seal Beach, Ca. 90740# Z 464 175 527
Shawn Boyd 229 7th St., Seal Beach, Ca. 90740 # Z 464 175 528
Patricia Campbell 4433 Ironwood, Seal Beach, Ca. 90740 # Z 464 175 529
Paul Snow 1621 Interlachen Road 265-K, Seal Beach, Ca. 90740
#Z 464 175 531
Bill Doane 1401 Skokie Road 83A, Seal. Beach, Ca_ 90740 # 464 175 532.
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Attention Property Owners I I
Please Note: In 1995 the City began delivering all hearing notices to occupants,
as well as to owners, or nearby properties. This allows renters and other
occupants to be aware of City hearings affecting them. It also means that owner-
occupants will typically receive 2 notices, and that the applicant must pay the
additional mailing and handling costs. We apologize for any inconvenience
caused by this policy of additional public disclosure.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach will
hold a public hearing on Monday, October 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, California, to consider the
following item:
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE 99-2
169 SQUARE FOOT SUNROOM ENCLOSURE ON TOP OF ROOF
DECK THAT WILL EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMIT IN THE
RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY ZONE
1307 1/2 SEAL WAY
Appellant's
Request: The appellant is requesting approval to add an approximately 169
square foot sunroom enclosure on top of his roof deck that will
exceed the height limit in the Residential High Density Zone in
which the Property is located. The proposed addition will be
approximately 4 feet above the 25-foot height limit. The Planning
Commission denied the request.
-- Environmental
Review: This project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
Code
Sections: 28-801; 28-2500 to 28-2502; 28-2940 to 28-2946
Applicant: Teo Albers
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Owner: Teo Albers
At the above time and place all interested persons may be heard if so desired. If you
challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Seal Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.
TED this 22 d day o September, 1999
i •anne Yeo
City Clerk
C:UNy Documents\VARIANCE\99-2 Appeal-Hearing Notice-1307.5 Seal Way.doc\LWl09-22-99
Robert Pollock Joseph Mueth Zella Leedom
1301 E. Ocean Ave. P.O. Box 3361 212 Roswell Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 -Long Beach, CA 90803
Larry Kennedy Gloria Hjelm
David Harvill 2231 E. 2nd Str. 128 14th Str.
1303 E. Ocean Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Seal Beach, CA 90740 _ _ __ _ __
Kim Shearer Beverly Doran Zoelle Fam Ltd. Part.
1305 E. Ocean Ave. 1213 ocean Ave. 521 S. Citrus Ave.
Seal Beach, Ca 90740 Seal Beach, Ca 90740 West Covina, CA 91791
Robert Hendrickson Kimberly Law Robert Lohrke
1307 E. Ocean Ave. 1215 E. Ocean Ave. 1207 1/2 Seal Way
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, Ca 90740
Robert Clark John Smith Josephine Miller
27066 Jarana Ct. 4643 Belvedere Dr. 1209 1/2 Seal Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91354 P.O. Box 850 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Julian, CA 92036
Tony Mc Combs' Robert Jordan R.C. Ragland
9757 Toucan Ave. 1403-B Seal Way 1211 1/2 Seal Way
Fontain Valley, CA 92708 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Frank Lange Marvin H. Moerbeck William Mc Mahan
P.O. Box 14813 HC 31 Box 546 1213 Seal Way
Kingman, AZ 86401 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Long Beach, CA 90803 g
Robert Alexander Jack Smith Wes Parker
1319 Ocean Ave. 1405 Seal Way Apt. A 15734 Ryon Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Bellflower, CA 90706
Joseph Ribal Jack Smith James Shoemaker
1215 1/2 Seal Way 1405 Seal Way Apt. A 4296 Guava Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Steve Quale Zella Leedom Ralph Levin
30522 Romero Canyon Rd. 212 Roswell Ave. 3396 Corsiga Way
Castaic, CA 91384 Long teach, CA 90803 Oceanside, CA 92056
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^Occupant Occupant Occupant
1403 Seal Way,#A 1207-1/2 Seal Way 1401 Seal Way,#C
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1209 Seal Way 1211 Seal Way,#B 1311 Ocean Ave.,#B
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1407 Seal Way 1213 Seal Way 1215 Ocean Ave.,#B
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1212 Ocean Ave.,#A 1319 Ocean Ave.,#A 1210 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1215 Seal Way,#B 1420 Ocean Ave. 1218 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1400 Ocean Ave. 1301 Ocean Ave. 1208 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1400 Ocean Ave. 1206 Ocean Ave.,#3 1422 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach,CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1305 Ocean Ave. 1207 Seal Way 1307 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Dccupant Occupant Occupant
1401 Seal Way,#A 1309 Ocean Ave. 1405 Seal Way,#A
seal Beach,CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
[211 Seal Way,#A 1311 Ocean Ave.,#C 1315 Ocean Ave.
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
215 Ocean Ave.,#A 1212 Ocean Ave.,#C 1319 Ocean Ave.,#C
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
210-1/2 Ocean Ave. 1420 Ocean Ave. 1220 Ocean Ave.
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
217 Seal Way 1400 Ocean Ave.,#B 1208-1/2 Ocean Ave.
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
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)ccupant Occupant Occupant
400 Ocean Ave.,#A 1206 Ocean Ave.,#1 1422 Ocean Ave.
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
213 Ocean Ave. 1403 Seal Way,#B 1401 Seal Way,#B
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant OccupantOccupant
.209-1/2 Seal Way 1405 Seal Way,#B 1311 Ocean Ave.,#A
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
407-1/2 Seal Way , 1212 Ocean Ave.,#B 1319 Ocean Ave.,#B
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
,215 Seal Way,#A 1420 Ocean Ave. 1214 Ocean Ave.
;eal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
.400 Ocean Ave. 1404 Ocean Ave. 1303 Ocean Ave.
;eal Beach,CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
)ccupant Occupant Occupant
[206 Ocean Ave.,#2 1422 Ocean Ave. 1319 Ocean Ave..
Seal Beach,CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1,319 Ocean Ave.,#D 1321 Ocean Ave. 1216 13th
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1212 Ocean Ave.,#D 1323 Ocean Ave. 1224 13th
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1212 Ocean Ave.,#E 1320 Ocean Ave.,#1 1222 13t
Seal Beach,CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1212 Ocean Ave.,#F 1320 Ocean Ave.,#2 1319 Seal Way, #A
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
.1219 Ocean Ave. 1320 Ocean Ave., #3 1319 Seal Way,#B
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1221 Ocean Ave. 1320 Ocean Ave.,#4 1319 Seal Way, #C
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1223 Ocean Ave. •
1320 Ocean Ave.,#5 1319 Seal Way,#D
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1317 Ocean Ave. 1320 Ocean Ave.,#6 1206 Ocean Ave.,#4
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Occupant Occupant Occupant
1317-1/2 Ocean Ave. 1320 Ocean Ave.,#7 1206 Ocean Ave.,#5
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Occupant
1319 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Harold B. Rothman Occupant Occupant
.1300 Ocean Avenue 1300 Ocean Avenue,#1 1300 Ocean Avenue, #2
' Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1300 Ocean Avenue,#3 1300 Ocean Avenue,#4 1300 Ocean Avenue,#5
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Toshiko Goto Occupant Douglas R. Metcalf
1302 Ocean Avenue Unit E 1302 Ocean Avenue Unit E 33 Hillside Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Madison, NJ 07940
Occupant Steven M. Meltzer Occupant
1306 Ocean Avenue 1308 E. Ocean Avenue 1308 E. Ocean Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
James P. Smith Occupant Jean Callender Ashmead
2105 Yacht Mischief 1310 Ocean Avenue 1312 Ocean Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Lawrence B. Balint Occupant
1312 Ocean Avenue 3465 Julian Avenue 1316 Ocean Avenue#A
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Long Beach, CA 90808 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1316 Ocean Avenue#B 1316 Ocean Avenue#C 1316 Ocean Avenue#0
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Steven T. Us Occupant Teo Albers, Jr.
1043 Cannon Road 1309 Seal Way 13437 Mountain Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Chino, CA 91710
Occupant Occupant Stuart L. Brandel
1307 Seal Way 1307- 34 Seal Way 1011 Seal Way
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1305 Seal Way#1 1305 Seal Way#2 1305 Seal Way#3
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
' ° James V. Freimuth Occupant Robert L. Hudson
' 1305 Seal Way#A 1303 Seal Way#A P.O. Box 211
, Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1301 Seal Way#1 1301 Seal Way#2 1301 Seal Way#3
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Monte E. Moore Arnold Ramm
1301 Seal Way#4 1315 Seal Way#A 6444 Nixon St.
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Lakewood, CA 90713
Occupant Occupant Occupant
1318 Ocean Avenue#1 1318 Ocean Avenue#2 1315 Seal Way#A
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Occupant Jean C. Ashmead
1315 Seal Way#B 1315 Seal Way#C 1313 Seal Way
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant Jack M. Bettenhausen Occupant
1313 Seal Way 1311 Seal Way 1311 Seal Way#1
Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Occupant
1311 Seal Way#2
Seal Beach, CA 90740
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NOTICE OF CONTINUED
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach did, at the regular meeting of October 11th,
1999, direct that the scheduled public hearing to consider
the Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a request to
permit a one hundred sixty-nine (169) square foot sunroom
enclosure on top of a roof deck that will exceed the height
limit at 1307-1/2 Ocean Avenue be continued until the
regular meeting of October 25th, 1999 at 7: 00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, 211 - 8th Street, Seal Beach.
DATED THIS 12th day of October, 1999.
Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Stephen Reg Clewley ( (�
945 Catalina Ave di "F "I
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Seal reach, uA 90740
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City of Seal Beach I o
211. �;ig hth Street /
Seal Beach, CA 90740
nE: Variance 99-2
15071 Seal way
honorable Mayor Yost ant iistinguishet members of the City Council ;
The Statf Report preparet for the October 11 , 1999 City Council
meeting is polutet with misinformation ant shoult be iismisset as
having no bearing on the facts of the appeal before the City Council.
Page one of this staff Report sets forth the subject of the tocument
as; pertaining to a property on Ocean Avenue. she appelant' owns,noc
property with an Ocean Avenue actress making obvious that staff is
tiscussing some other:::matter -than-_ the _ case before the City Council.
(see Attachment L)
Supplemental to item E. of the Appeal the Planning Commission over
reached. it ualithor ty.:j.ntits ;,.easons_for-.. denying the application.
Commissioner Lyon ani. Commissioner Cutuli imitate) they were voting
against the Variance because the structure was built without a permit.
This kini of approach places the homeowner in double jeoparly, first
being unaware of a need. for a permit he is punishel for his ignorance
by a loubling of permit fees when the requirement for a permit comes to
his attention then he is punished. again when he goes before the Planning
Commission ani is leniet his application again for not taking out a
permit. Commissioner Brown lemonstatel poor julgement in his line
of reasoning for tenial of the application by pointing out that The
City Council ant Planning Commission in 1991 lit allow Coverel Roof
Access Structures with provisions only regarling minimum size and
shape. Further Commissioner Brown illustrate) his lack of grasp
for the situation by allelging that Ms. Corbin's testimony hail been
anything but genuine ani further by incorrectly asserting that cote
enforcement hal improved.. Staff moat recently commented. on the state
of cote enforcement in this city at the October 8, 1999 City Council
Page 2
meeting affirming that the Development Services Department hat
issued a permit for the demolition of a structure at the corner of
Main ant Pacific Coast Highway when in fact the department lacked
authority to issue any such permit without Coastal Commission approval.
This is buisness as usual for the Development Services Department
ant has created an interesting situation for the property owner who
will face a difficulthearing before the California Coastal Commission
when he attempts to gain approval from that body to fill the existing
wetlands for other than the 8 enemeratea reasons as set forth in the
Coastal ,pct. (see Attachment M)(see City Council meeting minutes
October 8, 1999)(see Coastal Commission meeting..minutes tate unsehesulel
as yet)
In response to the staff comment addressing item B. of the Appeal it
should be notes that staff often uses the assertion that comments mate
have no bearing on the facts of the application before the City Council
when such comments to, have bearing in an attempt to dismiss valid.
arguements without facing those arguements against which staff has no
plausible response. Item H. of the Appeal points toward several
relevant issues including selective prosecution ant Staff's puppeteering
or the City Council 's Agenda as well as the Agenda of the Planning
Commission. That is to say staff .is flat out wrong in its response
to item ti. in the appeal which does have bearing on the facts of the
application before the city Council. Whereas provisions regarding
retaining walls are not set forth within the Zoning Ordinance of the
City such walls are therefore not subject to the limitations of the
Zoning Ordinance. Staff's definition of a "retaining was is not.
consistant with the definition of a "retaining wall" in the building
code As staff ant the City Attorney inisunderstant these sections,
the Building Code not only toes not limit the height of "walls" they
profess that the Code requires they be designed to withstand lateral
"pressure". Nothing could be further from the truth. section 221-W
of the Cote refines a retaining wall first as a wall: As such these
freestanding devices be they structural or natural, forming a physical
barrier by means of wood , mesh, metal, chain, masonry, brick, slate,
plastic, louvered glass; or other similar material meet the criteria
set forth in Section 28-233. 1 of Chapter 28 of the Cote of the City
of Seal Beachffvrt ot• ly ,toes-..Sectiun;,221.-W olefins .a. retaining wall
aadatV allfbut att ,aiwailctssignet tcl resist that acetal . ii4PI40e1Wit of
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soil or other materials, that is to say they are designed for use
as a physical barrier. Section 28-2316 2. (D) addresses retaining
walls and sets forth that in no case shall they be greater than
eight (8) feet as measured from either side of any fence, wall, hedge,
or screen planting placed atop and which; fencc waz1,-hedge qr screen
planting shall be six (6) feet or less. Staff mistakenly reaches
to Section 1609 which deals with Special Design and which does not
define retaining walls in search of language to suit its purposes.
Retaining Walls are walls first and secondly they arewalls designed to
resist lateral Displacement not as staff would have you believe ` "Presure",
On May 10, 1999 Staff contrived for itself a loophole before the City
Council to explain away its inappropriate issuance of a building permit
for a nine (9) foot six (6 ) inch freestanding device designed for use
as a physical barrier toppedoff by a fourty two (42) inch freestanding
device also designed for use as a physical barrier at 1505 Crestview.
At that meeting Mayor Yost called for limits on the height of retaining
walls , Councilmember Cambell agreed that a hearing specific to retaining
walls was needed, ant Councilmember Boyd said given the inconsitencies
that the entire code needed to be revised. The Director of Development
Services indicated that if retaining walls are a concern that the issue
be referred to the Planning Commission. (see City Council meeting
minutes of May 10, 1999 page eighteen) . The Planning Commission
received the Staff Report on Variance 5-90/ZTA 96-I/Ordinance 1419
on June 23, 1999, the minutes of that meeting reflect on page 11 , lines
32-34, Mr. Whittenberg stated that Staff was working on the issue of
limiting the height of retaining walls and would present an amendment to
the code to the Commission. Page 15 of the Planning Commission
meeting minutes of June 23, 1999 lines 5-7 : Mr. Barrow reminded the
commissioners that the issue of height of retaining walls was already
scheduled to come before the Planning Commission at a future date, and.
lines 10-12 of that same page : Mr. Whittenberg recommended revisiting
this item luring the Planning Commission metting scheduled for July
21 , 1999. As I have come to expect from staff this revisiting of
the matter never happened while staff has seen fit to cancel two
Planning Commission meetings in the meantime for a supposed lack of
items to place on the Planning Commission agenda. Staff can speak
with no authority on the subject of contention in item H. of the Appeal
ant the Appelant 's position prevails.
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Staff conceets by its absence of arguement to the contrary in the
Staff Comment regarding item B. of the Appeal that the architectural
feature in question goes not constitute habitable living space.
The structure is therefore a Ion-habitable architectural feature
permissible under Section 28-2417(4)A ant requires not a variance
but a Height Variation which has already been granted the subject
property ant which for this property may exeeet the horizontal
dimentions set forth in the City's Policy Statement on CRAS validating
both items A. ant B. of the Appeal.
The City Attorney has applied selective enforcement in this case to
teprive the Appelant of adaquate time to prepare the defence of this
application. Mr. Barrow searches the is ode at length luring the
City Council meeting of October 11 , 1999 before decreeing that an
application for a Variance after timely filing must be consiterea by
the City Council within 40 Mays. This is a constraint inconsistant
with time allotments grantee other property owners who have appealet
Planning Commission denials of application for a variance. One
particularily good example is the benchmark case of variance 5-90
which was teniet by the Planning Commission on October 3, 1990 after
nearly 10 months of epistle exchanges between the applicant ant City
Staff. In that case were the appeal of the Planning Commission
recision filet in a timely manner, .whibht-it•.;was- on1pctober "12, ,1990
then -: pOng:=thz l-M tar time: limit-pulle out, of_.a hat,=by Mri y=Barraw,
woultOlaw ,req ireiC titatr:the-_City Counedl_..consiter .the, Apps43 of 21c u1
Va.rlance:=5.-90 en.-orthefore November 21 , 1990 which it tad not. The
Appeal of Variance 5-90 never appeared before the City Council until
November 26, 1990 a full fourty-five (45 ) days after the timely filing
of the Appeal.ant more than eleven (11 ) months after Stop work Order
No. 111.2 was issuet ant subsequently tefiet by the tesignatet Most
Favorer. Property Owner (MFPO) Mr. Ralston. (see Attachment A )
The Appelant has been affortet inataquate time to prepare all relevant
materials for presentation at this hearing art Kas been singlet out
for selective enforcement to burnish Staff's badly oxitizet reputation
in the area of Cote enforcement.
xespectr lly submitter,
Stephen ate:'w- ewley
October 11, 1999 /ae nn e/v f L
STAFF REPORT
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager
From: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Subject PUBLIC HEARING -- APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE NO. 99-2,
A REQUEST TO PERMIT A 169 SQUARE FOOT
SUNROOM ENCLOSURE ON TOP OF A ROOF
DECK THAT WILL EXCEED THE HEIGHT
LIMIT AT 1307'A (-OCEAN AVENUE SEAL
BEACH (TEO ALBERS)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
After receiving all public testimony and considering the decision of the Planning Commission, the
City Council has the following options:
1) Deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the planning commission, thereby denying the
request to allow an illegally constructed all glass sunroom attached to a previously allowed
covered roof access structure (ORAS) in excess of the 25 ft. height limit. Specifically, the
sunroom would be 13 feet by 13 feet and would be approximately 4 feet 6 inches above the
height limit.
2) Sustain the appeal of Teo Albers, reversing the decision of the Planning Commission in
accordance with the request of the appellant to allow the all glass sunroom.
3) Sustain the appeal of Teo Albers, reversing the decision of the Planning Commission in
accordance with terms and conditions other than those requested of the appellant regarding
the all glass sunroom.
Staff has prepared as Attachment 1, a resolution of the City Council sustaining the determination of
the Planning Commission. If the City Council determines to adopt option (1) after conducting the
AGENDA ITEM T
CAMy Doam, is\VARIANCEIVAR 99-2-CC Appral suffRepatckeLW09-22-99
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I` inquire of the builders about this structure, they simply ignored him. He noted that
1 another neighbor at 1306 Ocean had filed a complaint opposing this variance. He
pointed out that because the CRAS was serving as the posterior wall for the sunroom,
this made the entire CRAS illegal. He requested that the Commission deny the
variance and request modification of the CRAS to make it conform to building code _
Mr. Whittenberg requested that for the record, letters received from Dr. Steven Meltzer
and Mr. Garren Mizutani, both in opposition to Variance 99-30, be entered.
Mr. Albers stated that he has done nothing to his home since purchasing it but maintain
- it. He feels that it is a beautiful place and that the sunroom looks beautiful. He said that
there were plenty of other structures that had gone in before the ordinance was passed
prohibiting them. Mr. Albers stated that this structure did not obstruct anyone's view.
He requested that he be allowed to keep the structure.
Chairman Brown closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Lyon stated that he did not agree with the policy of building on properties <------
without a permit to do so. He said that Mr. Albers was wrong in doing what he did.
Commissioner Cutuli stated that he was in agreement with Commissioner Lyon. ---) <_____,
Commissioner Hood said that although he could feel for the applicant, the City could not
allow this to stand and create a precedent; granting something to this property owner
that would not be allowed to other property owners. He stated that the Commission was
not responsible for Code Enforcement, that the City was responsible for this. He said
that enforcement was a little bit uneven in various parts of the City for different types of
properties and that this needed to be addressed. Commissioner Hood agreed that the .
variance should be denied.
Commissioner Larson stated that he was also in agreement to deny the variance.
Chairman Brown noted that although height variations were allowed for CRAS as long
as they fall within certain criteria, the applicant was requesting a variance, and for that
reason alone the request does not meet the criteria of a variance. He stated that based
upon technical reasons alone, the variance would have to be denied. He said
community where the ocean view was an important factor for property owners, the City
Council and Planning Commission in 1991 did allow CRAS with provisions for minimum <---...
size and shape, Chairman Brown interjected that the comment made earlier by Ms.
Corbin stating that Mr. Albers did not have to take down this structure, was a facetious
comment and that code enforcement had improved.
MOTION by Hood; SECOND by Cutuli to deny Variance 99-2 and adopt Resolution
99-30.
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_ November 26, 1990
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To: Honorable Mayor and. Members of the. City Council
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Attention: Bob Archibold, Acting City Manager `I ♦
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From: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING — APPEAL OF PLAN2:ING COMXISSION m
DENIAL OF VARIANCE 5-90, 1733 Crestview Avenue. a
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Feccr-,eneation :
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After receiving all public testimony end considering the
recommendation of the Planning Commission , the City Council has
the following options :
1 ) Sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
2 ) Sustain the appeal of William' Ralston, reversing the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
3 ) If new, additional facts are presented , the City Council
(J may refer back to the Planning Commission for further
consideration.
E_=:korc_rd :
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On October 3 , 1990 , the Planning Commission considered the above
e erenced varia . After receiving all testimony at the public
hearing and extensive deliberations among the members of the
Commission, it was the determination to recommend denial of ' the'
variance request on a 4-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Dahlman
abstaining . Planning Commission Resolution No. 1599 sets forth the
findings and determination of the Commission regarding this matter.
At tthe public. hearing before the Planning - Commission, the
applicant was the only person to present testimony.
An appeal of the recommendation of the Planning Commission has been
• tiled by the applicant, William Ralston in a timely manner, and the
matter is now the City Council for' consideration at a. public
hearing. Once all testimony and evidence has been received by the
City Council , it is appropriate for the Council .to sake a final
determination regarding this matter.
The City Council has the following options available in considering
this matter: •
` 1 ) Sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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NOTICE•
OF CONTINUED
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach did, at the regular meeting of October 25th,
1999, continue the public hearing to consider the Appeal of
Planning Commission denial of a request to permit a one
hundred sixty-nine (169) square foot sunroom enclosure on
20top of a roof deck that will exceed the height limit at
or44j 1307-1/2 ntil the regular meeting of November
8th, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 211 -
8th Street, Seal Beach.
DATED THIS 26th day of October, 1999 .
Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
(?1))6
. Stephen Reg Clewley � c,_: ( 1�j
- 945 Catalina Ave. ,
Seal Beach, A 90740 • 6'
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• City of Seal Beaeh ' AA - •.
City Council Members (copies to members ) /
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Director of Development Services • .
City Manager ,
Dear sirs and Madam, '
Re : Variance 99-2
13071 Seal Way . .
I will require the use of slide projection equiptment for visual
• aids in the above referancea matter for my presentation on behalf
of Teo Albersbefore the City, Council, Monday evening November , 1999•
I shall arrive to set up my slides by 6 p.m. �.f C
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Resp! tfully submitted
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p1ien Reg ,Clewley_ .-
Stephen Reg Clewley
945 Catalina Ave.
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Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Seal Beach City Council
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211 Eighth St.
Seal Beach CA 90740 RE: Variance 99®2
1307A Seal Way
® Hon. Mayor Yost and Members of the City Council :
I request this matter be continued to a future meeting of the City
Council for the reasons set forth as follows;
1 . The City Council does not have all of the written submissions
related to this matter before it tonight. My four (4) page written
submission and it 's attachments L, M, and N are nowhere to be found
within the agenda package provided for your consideration tonight.
This document was recieved at City Hall on October 25, 1999 at 10:40
A.M. andshould be reviewed ani carefully considered by all members
of the City Council ani shouldalso be male available to the press
and other interested parties before the conduct of a Public Hearing
on this matter proceeds.
2. Issues raised in item H. of the Appeal are beyond staff's
authority to comment on definitively at this time. The issues of
the definition of a retaining wall ani whether or not such walls are
covered by any height limitations was remanded to the Planning
Commission on May 10, 1999 and has yet to be addressed by that body.
These issues must be considered by the Planning Commission before the
City Council can reach an informed decision as to the merit or lack
thereof on the arguements raised in the Appeal. In the absence of
a Planning Commission decision on these matters the City Council must
error on the wide of caution and find for the Appellant on the matter
of Variance 99-2.
3. New evidence of selective ani bizzare enforcement practices
by City Staff has come to light and have bearing on issues raised in
the Appeal. While City Staff in its wisdom hRss seen fit to order me
personally to remove abandoned vehicles and clean front and side yards
of a property I do not own at 870 Catalina Ave. The same City Staff::
seems to feel that iaenticle alleged core violations should go
unmitigatet at the City Manager 's residence . ivhy pray tell does not
uity Staff simply order me to go and work over Kieth 's house too? n