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Home My WebLink AboutPC Res 20-04 - 2020-04-20RESOLUTION NO. 20-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT 20-3 TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO- STORY MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RHD -33) ZONING AREA AT 51 RIVERSEA ROAD. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: Section 1. Bruce Grossman ("applicant"), submitted an application to the Community Development Department for Minor Use Permit 20-3. The proposed project includes the installation of a two-story manufactured home located in the Residential High Density (RHD -33) zoning district within the Seal Beach Shores Mobile Home Park. Section 2. This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 and Class 3 (New Construction of Small Structures) pursuant to Section 15303 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) for the removal of an existing manufactured home and installation of a new two story manufactured home in the same location. Section 3. A duly noticed public meeting was held before the Planning Commission on April 20, 2020 to consider Minor Use Permit 20-3. At the public meeting, the Planning Commission received into the record all evidence and testimony provided on this matter. The record of the hearing indicates the following: A. The applicant submitted an application to the Community Development Department for Minor Use Permit 20-3 for a proposed project at 51 Riversea Road, Seal Beach, California. B. The subject site is a rectangular shaped lot, of approximately 1,219 square feet per assessor's records. The subject site is located on a larger parcel consisting of similar shaped lots that make up the Seal Beach Shores community. The lot is approximately 26.5 feet wide by 46 feet deep. The lot is surrounded by residential uses, consisting of manufactured homes, on three sides with the San Gabriel River to the west. C. The subject property is currently developed with a one-story manufactured home which will be removed and a new two-story manufactured house is proposed to be installed. The proposed two-story manufactured residence will not exceed the maximum building height of 25 feet, as measured from grade, and will not contain a roof deck with only roofing materials being provided between the 20 foot and 24.25 foot height of the structure. D. The Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.2.05.015.S) requires approval of a Minor Use Permit to install a two-story manufactured house. Resolution 20-4 51 Riversea Road Section 4. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in the preceding Section of this resolution and pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: A. The proposed minor improvements are consistent with the General Plan which encourages architectural diversity in the Planning Area 2 while ensuring compatibility between residential and commercial uses. The proposed installation of the two-story manufactured home will be compatible with the architectural style of surrounding buildings will not change the character of the property, will maintain all requirements of the zoning area, and will be consistent with other surrounding properties. B. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with Minor Use Permit approval and will comply with all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The subject site is located within the RHD -33 zone, an area where the Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC § 11.2.05.015.S) allows installation of a two- story manufactured home with approval of a Minor Use Permit. The proposed two-story mobile home has been approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"), including the requirement that the manufactured home will comply with all regulations set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code as required by HCD and the Building Division. C. The proposed use, as conditioned below, will be located on a site that is physically adequate for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including provision of services, and the absence of physical constraints. The subject site is currently developed with a single -story manufactured home. The proposed installation of a two-story manufactured home will maintain development standards applicable to the RHD -33 zone and Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. The improvement will not increase density or change beyond existing use of the property. D. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use, as conditioned below, will be compatible with and will not adversely affect uses and properties in the surrounding neighborhood. The subject site is located within the RHD -33 zone, which consists of properties developed as single family and multi -family residences. The improvement will not change existing operating characteristics of the lot, and will remain similar to surrounding uses throughout the Seal Beach Shores Mobile Home Park in the RHD -33 zoning area. E. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The subject site will continue to operate as a residential property, which is consistent with the uses in the surrounding neighborhood. Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Minor Use Permit 20-3 for the proposed installation of a two-story manufactured home is subject to the following conditions: 1. Minor Use Permit 20-3 is approved for the installation of a two-story manufactured home located at 51 Riversea Road. Resolution 20-4 51 Riversea Road 2. All plan check and future construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through Minor Use Permit 20-3. All new construction shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and all other applicable state and local codes. 3. The applicant is required to obtain all HCD permits and other Building and Safety permits prior to demolition or construction. 4. The applicant is required to obtain Coastal Commission approval prior to Building Department plan check submittal. 5. Approval shall be subject to compliance with all applicable portions of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code and California Building Code. 6. A life safety sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the two-story manufactured home in accordance with the requirements set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code and the California Building Code. 7. The applicant shall obtain authorization from the appropriate flood control district prior to installation of fences, decks, stairs, of other landscape treatments within the San Gabriel River flood control easement area. Evidence of such authorization shall be provided to the City prior to issuance of any permits for construction in the easement area. 8. This Minor Use Permit shall not become effective for any purpose unless an "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been signed, notarized, and returned to the Community Development Department; and until the ten (10) day appeal period has elapsed. 9. The applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees (collectively "the City" hereinafter) from any and all claims and losses whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of the use permitted hereby or the exercise of the rights granted herein, and any and all claims, lawsuits or actions arising from the granting of or the exercise of the rights permitted by this Minor Use Permit, and from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, corporation or property for damage, injury or death arising out of or connected with the performance of the use permitted hereby. Applicant's obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City as stated herein shall include, but not be limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by legal counsel of the City's choice in representing the City in connection with any such claims, losses, lawsuits or actions, expert witness fees, and any award of damages, judgments, verdicts, court costs or attorneys' fees in any such lawsuit or action. Resolution 20-4 51 Riversea Road PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning Commission at a meeting thereof held on April 20, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners kLlv4gZ, MiCL-tom NOES: Commissioners ABSENT: Commissioners ABSTAIN: Commissioners A' nning Commission Secretary Maria M Klinger Chairperson