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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1970-11-18 . . . . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1970 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, November 18, 1970, in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:33 P.M. by Chairman Knapp with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dorr, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan Morris Mr. Morris' absence was excused because of business. The minutes of the meeting of November 4, 1970, were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing A. Proposed Amendments to Ordinance No. 748, Automobile Service Stations, Performance and Development Standards After ascertaining that proper legal notice had been given, the Chairman opened the public hearing to consider amendments to subject ordinance, which is an amending ordinance to Ord. No. &28 (Zoning). Secretary reported on communications received from Mr. Bert Holl and Mr. Herman Miller. He also presented the staff recommendations and justifications. Miss Dorr questioned Item 3 of the staff recommendations concerning a period of time for temporary storage of wrecked vehicles. Mr. Ripperdan also questioned Item 3 concerning the wording which would exclude parking employee's vehicles. Mrs. Lanning expressed her concern about proposed Sec. 271A allowing plastic materials to be used for prQmotional displays and felt this material should be deleted since disposal is a problem. Mr. Hartwell of the Shell Station at Main and P.C.H. spoke about the maximum sign area allowed on-site. lie felt there was no leeway after the major I.D. sign was installed for additional signs. It was explained that only one face of double faced signs were included in the calculation. He also requested that one portable sign be allowed for special promotions, and indicated his agreement with Mr. Holl's letter for less restrictions of exterior displays. Mr. Holl spoke regarding exterior displays and said the area adjacent to the building was difficult to use for an effective display and felt displays could be allowed anywhere on sight with a height restriction. Mr. Neil Franklin, 1000 Pacific Coast HiRhway, stated that the City should arrange to get rid of utility poles since the stations were required to furnish beautification. General discussion followed regarding signs, portable signs and banners and their effectiveness. The Secretary furnished pictures and information regarding a "reader board" type of sign that could be pole mounted and furnish the operator flexibility for seasonal advertising, daily specials, etc. After additional discussion of signs, type and size, and displays, the staff was requested to survey other cities (particularly coastal communities) for a report on the regulation of these areas. Chairman Knapp ~quested Sections 2600 and 2601 be excluded from consideration at this time since they applied to all of Ordinance No. 628 snd not particularly to the service station standards. Hearing was closed. The Chairman ordered the staff to prepare a proposed ordinance for consideration at December 2, 1970 meeting. . . . 2. New Business A. John F. Palacios, PR-53-70 Mr. Palacios, 1771 Crestview, presented plans for construction of a room addition over an existing garage. All minimum requirements are met and new addition would conform to existing architecture. Discussion of requiring land use agreement stipulating single family use. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the plan review with the condition that a land use agreement be executed and recorded limiting the use of the property to single family residential. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 501. 3. Other Business The secretary presented a report on public hearing procedures in other cities for consideration and discussion. No action taken other than leaving it to the discretion of the Chai~an. Mr. Ripperdan asked if an area map could be available, especially of the older areas of the city, as a visual aid. Staff directed to prepare such a map. . No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. . ~ Gl4<J Lois Arnold Recording Secretary ;,( '--- .