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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1977-01-19 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 19, 1977 '. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1977, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADtlINISTRATlON BUILD- ING. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN KNAPP AT 7;30 P.M. A~D THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY COMMISSIONER COOK. Present: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook, Madsen The Minutes of January 5, 1977 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. James Quinn, V-17-76 (continued) . Applicant is requesting a Variance to permit a windscreen and roof enclosure, on an existing balcony over an easement area in the R-l zone. The matter was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of January 5, 1977 at the request of the applicant. Public Hearing Opened. James Quinn, 100 Ocean Ave., stated that the glass panels enclosed the balcony on two sides only and the roof was of open beamed construction. Mr. Quinn presented the Planning Commission with a petition signed by 28 owners in favor of the windscreen, five were opposed, five had no opini on and tNO \'iere not at home. ". He noted that originally the glass panels were to only be 4 feet high but they later decided to place the 6'8" panels in to cut wind and sand. He stated that the work cost $1,700 and ','/as com- pleted in February 1976 without building permits. The Planning Commission discussed the attitudes of the property owners in the area, bloNing sand, wind, and view blockage. Discussion followed on various building code requirements and definitions of room, patio, roof, light and ventilation. Frank Case, 104 Ocean, spoke in favor of the enclosure as an improvement. Jim Dunn, 516 Ocean Avenue indicated that the Architectural Review Committee opposed the enclosure only on the basis of the deed restrictions and suggested that the homeowners should determine if they desire such modifi- cations and take the appropriate steps to amend the deed restrictions and CC & R's. Joyce Kucera, 336 Ocean spoke in favor of the Variance. Warren Schulten, 1500 Catalina wants specific criteria established if these enclosures are to be approved. Charolette Shuman, 204 Ocean, spoke in favor of enclosures in general but noted that everyone should be required to follO!.! proper procedure. Public Hearing Closed. Ripperdan moved to approve V-17-76, seconded by Cook, who noted that he ~lOuld be opposed to the complete roofing of the enclosure and noting that the applicant must obtain building permits, The motion was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ripperdan, Cook, Knapp, /1adsen Noes: Lanning Res. 1043 B. James Watson, CP-11-76 (continued) Applicant is requesting withdrawal of a Conditional Use Permit application for a walkup -takeout restaurant in the C-l zone. The item was continued from January 5, 1977 at the request of the applicant. Lanning moved to accept the withdrawal, seconded by Madsen and unamiously approved. Minute Order. . C. James Watson, V-1-77 . Applicant is requesting a Variance for architectural projections into the front yard setback for a two story general co~ercial/ office building in the C-1 zone. 'Publ ic Hearing Opened. James Watson, 1499 Seal Way, noted that the building itself conforms to the original approval but roof eaves and dormer windOl"s do project into the front yard setback. The Planning Commission discussed with the applicant other deviations in the trash area from the original approval. Jim Watson stated t~at the trash enclosure was constructed in error and would be modified to conform if the Planning Cowmission so directed. It was noted that two letters were submitted from adjacent property owners which indicated no opposition to the Variance. James Watson stated that the eave projections did not adversly affect light and ventilation to the adjacent commercial building. Public Hearing Closed. Cook moved to approve V-1-77 with the require- ment that the applicant comply with the previous required con- ditions in the approval of V-5-76, seconded by Lanning and un- amiously approved. Res. 1044 2. Oral Co~unications There were no oral com~unications. 3. Written Communications All written communications were with specific Agenda items. 4. New Business A. Resolution on the Sunset Beach Water Tower .. Orange County is proposing to acquire and restore the Sunset Beach Water Tower as an Historical Landmark and convert the existing Fire Station into a Beach Maintenance Facility. Act- ing Secretary provided background data on the Water Tower and the proposed new Fire Station at Pacific Coast High\o!ay and Warner. The Planning Commission discussed the City's potential financial commitment to the purchase and/or restoration of the tower. Cook moved to approve Res. 1045 finding the project consistent with the City's General Plan, seconded by Knapp and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Cook, Madsen Noes: Ripperdan ' Res. 1'J45. '. . . 5. Report from Secretary A. Acting Secretary announced that the Planning Director would be back from vacation for the next Planning Commission meeting. B. Acting Secretary announced the results of the certification of the recall petitions circulated on Xayor Blackman. 6. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ~' C~-) , .' <7 ~. ~.;.<"!.--6" ,4,..-/-.;"/ Recording Secretary