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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1977-07-20 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINr, OF JULY 20, 1977 ~. The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, July 20, 1977, in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Knapp at 7 :30 p,m. and the Pledge to the Flag was led by Vice Chairman Cook. Present: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook, Madsen Absent: None The minutes of July 6, 1977, were approved as corrected. 1, Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for, 1977-78 A, Election of Chairman Lanning commended Chairman Knapp for his service as chairman during the past year, Lanning moved, seconded by Madsen, to nominate Knapp to serve as chairman during 1977-78. Nominations were closed. Ayes: Lanning Ripperdan, Cook, Madsen Noes: None Abstain: Knapp Motion passed by minute order. B. Electiori'of Vice-Chairman . Lanning commended Vice Chairman Cook for his service as vice-chairman during the past year~ Lanning moved, seconded by Madsen, to nominate Cook, to serve as vice-chairman during 1977-78. Nominations were closed. Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Madsen Noes: None Abstain: Cook Motion passed by minute order, 2. public Hearings A, Forrest R, Churchill. V-12-77 APplicant is requesting a variance to permit "an addition to an existing stngl e family residence in the R-1 zone which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage, Public hearing opened, Forrest Churchill, 4817 Dogwood, read a statement to the Planning Commission and presented a petition from neighboring residents in favor of the variance. The applicant stated that the reason for needing the ground level addition was based upon his wife's health which precludes climbing stairs, Mr, Churchill stated that he was aware of the lot coverage requirements, but had seen a similar house with a larger addition than they proposed and assumed that they would be able to construct the addition, Lanning asked how long they had resided in the house. The applicant stated that they moved in April of this year. Cook asked why the room had to be the proposed size. . -._._~._-'- - . The applicant stated that a smaller room would cost more than the proposed room. The Planning Commission discussed the proposal. Public hearing closed. Cook moved to deny Variance V-12-77 on the basis that no hardship was demonstrated, Seconded by Ripperdan. Frank Laszlo asked to speak. Chairman Knapp reopened the public hearing. Mr, Laszlo asked how many homes in College Park East exceeded 40% lot coverage and what was the maximum lot coverage of those exceeding the 40%, Secretary replied that approximately 350 houses exceed 40% and the maximum coverage was approximately 48%. Mr, Laszlo requested that the Planning Commission consider both the size of the house and the yard sizes when acting on the application, Cook asked how many variances for excess lot coverage had been approved by the Planning Commission in College Park East. Secretary noted that none had been approved, The Planning Commission noted that if the City Council would like to consider amending the lot coverage requirement in College Park East, they should so direct the Planning Commission. Public hearing closed. Motion on the floor withdrawn by the maker with concurrence of the second. Cook moved to deny V-12-77, seconded by Ripperdan, and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanntng, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Madsen Resolution No, 1070 3. Qra1 Communications Jean Dorr, 231 6th St., requested that staff look into obtaining a new American Flag for the police Department due to the condition of the existing flag, 4, Written Communi'cati'ons There were, no written communications. 5, Unfi,ntshed Business A, Determination of Uses in the S-P, Parking Zone This matter was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of July 6, 1~77, Secretary presented a staff report which answered the questiQns raised by the Planning Commission on July 6th, A letter was presented from the Surfside Colony Board of Directors which did not oppose the placement of spas on the S-P property, The Planning Commission discussed the options available, Ripperdan moved to approve the concept of spas on the S-P land subject to the findings in the staff reports dated July 15th and July 1st, seconded by Cook and unanimously approved. Resolution 1071. The matter will be forwarded to the City Council for affinnation. 6, New Business There was no ne~ business, . . .. . . 7, ~eport from Secretary A. Secretary ex~ressed appreciation to Pete Madsen for his service on the Plannlng Commission. Lanning noted that Commissioner Madsen had done an outstanding job on the Planning Commission. Knapp expressed thanks for Mr. Madsen's work. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p,m. 8. ,~~" Recording Secretary ~