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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1977-10-05 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 5, 1977 . THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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 CHAIR- MAN COOK. Present: Absent: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook, Covington None The Minutes of September 21, 1977 were approved as corrected. Commissioner Cook moved to amend the Agenda to consider Item K (CP-13-77) after Item B (CP-4-77), seconded by Lanning and unamiously approved. Secretary pointed out a typographical error on Items D & E of the Agenda. 1, Public Hearings A. David L. Young, CP-3-77 Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for on sale beer and wine in conjunction with an existing deli at 321-D Seal Beach Boulevard. Pt;blic Hearing Opened. David L. Young, 321-0 Seal Beach Boulevard stated that he agrees with the Staff conditions. No one else spoke. Public Hearing Closed. Cook moved to approve CP-3-77 with Staff conditions, seconded by Ripperdan and unamiously approved. Res. 1081 . B. Lawrence A. Leombruno, CP-4-77 Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for on sale beer and wine in conjunction with an Italian pizza parlot at 13932 Seal Beach Boulevard, Public Hearing Opened. Lawrence Leombruno, 13932 Seal Beach Boulevard stated that he agrees with the Staff conditions. No one else spoke. Public Hearing Closed. Ripperdan moved to approve CP-4-77 with Staff conditions, seconded by Lanning and'unamiously approved. Res. 10S2 Leonard and Violet Landrum, CP-13-77 K. . Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for on sale beer and wine in conjunction with a restaurant at 311 Main Street. Secretary stated that there was one written communication opposing the CUP. Public Hearing Opened. Leonard Landrum, 3391 Cortese, Los Alamitos, stated that he agrees with the Staff conditions. No one else spoke. Public Hearing Closed. Lanning moved to approve CP-13-77 with Staff conditions, seconded by Cook and unamiously approved. Res. 1083 . Secretary recommended that the Planning Commission consider Items C,D,E,F,G,H,I and J together during a concurrent public hearing since the items are similar and related and submitted by one applicant. Planning Commission concurred. C - J, Montecito Eight, CP-5-77, CP-6-77. CP-7-77, CP-8-77, CP-9-77, CP-10-77, CP-11-77, CP-12-77. Tentative Tract Maps No. 10077, 10078, 10079, 10080, 10081, 10082, 10083 and 10084. Applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permits for conversion of apartments to condominiums on eight separate lots of record in the R-3 zone in the Rossmoor Business Center, Each lot contains a 9 unit apartment bUilding(presently under construction). The street addresses of the buildings are 12510, 12520, 12530, 12540, 12550, 12560, 12570, and 12580 Montecito Road. In addition to the request for eight Conditional Use Permits, the applicant is also requesting approval for eight Tentative Tract Maps: 10077, 10078, 10079, 10080, 10081, 10082, 10083, and 10084. . Secretary presented ,an extensive Staff Report on the proposal including a summary of past actions on the property. Public Hearings Opened on all eight Conditional Use Permits to be con- sidered during concurrent Public Hearings. Alex Bellehumeur, 9461 Grindlay Street, Cypress, stated that due to recent changes in the housing market, there is now a demand for condominiums and therefore, the proposal for conversion to condominiums has been submitted. The applicants have met with surrounding property owners and residents and only eight of 270 persons contacted were opposed to the proposal. In conjunction with the conversion, approximately $303,000 will be spent to upgrade the 72 units and add amenities. . Jeffrey Oderman of Rutan and Tucker, presented a letter to the Planning Commission on the subject of parkland dedication and in lieu fee payment. Mr, Oderman stated that, in their opinion, there should be no additional parkland in lieu fee for the con- version since the fee was previously paid. Secretary noted that the City Attorney had rendered the opinion that,the City's Sub- division Ordinance requires the payment of in lieu fees, The Planning Commission discussed the parkland in lieu fee require- ment and reached the conclusion that the subject tract maps should be considered on their own merits and if the Ordinance requires in lieu fees, such fees should be required. The question of previous actions or previous in lieu fees on the property should be the subject of separate discussions between the applicant and the City Council or between the app 1 i cant I s Attorney and the City Attorney. George Gearhart of Utility Piping Desigp, spoke about the advantages of providing one master water heater and a master water meter for each tract (building), He said the proposed 85 gallon water heater will serve the need of 11 units according to HUD. If the master meter-heater system is used, the buildings can be retrv fitted for solar heating when solar heating becomes economical. The Planning Commission discussed'the efficiency and reliability of master systems. '. Lester Eagle, 1240D Montecito Road, stated that he opposed the apartment project but supported the proposed conversion. He said all the residents of the Rossmoor Chateau favor the conversion. Ed Barberry, of the Rossmoor Regency, stated that he favored the conversion. In response to a questions, he described the amenities in the Regency. Covington suggested that the matter be continued to October 19th to obtain additional information, Al Moline, who is not a resi- dent of the area, spoke in favor of the project. He would like to buy a condominium in this area, He noted that his'present condominium has a successful central water heater/meter system, Alex Bellehumeur requested that the Planning Commission act tonight on the applications and not hold the matter over until October 19th. He said that delays would be very costly due to construction schedules and the time still necessary for City Council actions on the project. Mr, Bellehumeur said that in order to remove some of the Planning Commission's concerns, he would agree to the payment of the in lieu fee and would use separate water meters and heaters if the Planning Commission wished. Mr. Bellehumeur also noted that the Subdivision Ordinance had a pro- vision allowing partial credit for private recreational facilities. This would be discussed with City Council. Public Hearing Closed. . Covington stated that he favored the condominiums but wanted a two week continuance and the City Attorney present, Cook was concerned about the proposal for one association rather than eight associations. Knapp was of the opinion that all questions has been answered and favoted requiring in lieu fees for parkland. Lanning and Ripperdan agree with Knapp's position. Cook asked Alex Bellehumeur for more information on the homeowners association. Mr. Bellehumeur said that the Title Insurance and the Department of Real Estate assured him that a single association may be used for all eight tracts, and, if it was not possible, State Wide would add more amenities and use eight associations. Covington asked about the status of the lawsuit. Bernard Solomon asked to address the Planning Commission. Mr. Solomon said that he previously opposed the apartments but does favor the conversion. He will drop the lawsuit if State Wide Development makes every reasonable effort to convert the apartments to condominiums. In response to a question, he said that if State Wide makes the attempt to convert the apartments to condominiums but is unsuccessful, the lawsuit will be dropped. Cook moved to delay action on all the items until October 19th so that a number of questions could be answered, seconded by Covington. Ayes: Noes: Cook, Covington Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan Motion Failed. . Knapp moved to approve CP-5-77 with finding 3, 4, and 5 in the Staff Report and subject to Conditions 1 and 4 in the Staff Report, seconded by Ripperdan and approved by the follo~ling vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res, 1084 '. Cook moved to approve CP-6-77 with findings 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1085 Knapp moved to approve CP-7-77 with finding 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the fo 11 owi ng vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res, 1086 Knapp moved to approve CP-8-77, with findings 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1087 . Knapp moved to approve CP-9-77, with findings 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the fo 11 owi ng vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1088 Knapp moved to approve CP-10-77 with findings 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the fo 11 owi ng vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1089 Knapp moved to approve CP-11-77 with findings 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the fqllowing vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1090 Knapp moved to approve CP-12-77 with findings 2, 3, and 4 and conditions 1 and 4, seconded by Lanning and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res, 1091 . '. Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington 10077 with findings Cook and approved Res, 1092 Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10078 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by Cook and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res, 1093 Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10079 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by Cook and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res, 1094 Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10080 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by lliok and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1095 . Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10081 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by Cook and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1096 Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10082 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by Cook and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res, 1097 Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10083 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by Cook and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1098 . Knapp moved approval of Tentative Tract Map 10084 with findings 2 through 8 and all conditions, seconded by Cook and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook Noes: Covington Res. 1099 . . Chairman called a 5 minute recess at 10:00 p,m. Meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m. l. Public Hearing to Consider Increasing the Permitted Lot Coverage in College Park East and College Park West to 45% and 5% for Patio Covers in College Park East Public Hearing Opened. The Planning Commission held some general discussion on options, Public Hearing Closed. Matter continued to October 19th in order to provi de resi dnets in the area an opportunity to provide written information to the Planning Commission, . M. Public Hearing on Fourth Year H.C.D.A."Projects, Priorities to be Established and Forwarded to City Council Public Hearing Opened. Frank McGill from Orange County E.M.A. said that he would answer questions the Planning Commission might have. Extensive discussion followed on the types of projects which might be eligible, Public Hearing Closed. Ripperdan moved to recommend to City Council the following priorities: 1. Three, Year Project for alley resurfacing and water line im- provement with $175,000 requested each year, The City should attempt to obtain funds from other sources to finish the alleys in three years. 2. Three Year Project for purchase of the D.W.P. for a park with $175,000 requested each year. The City should attempt to obtain other funds so the land can be purchased in three years. Seconded by Lanning and unamiously approved. 2, Oral Communications Res. 1100 There were no oral communications. 3. Written Communications There were no written communications other than those in conjunction with Agenda items. 4, Unfinished Business A. Discussion of Revised Fee Schedule for Subdivision In Lieu Park Fees . The matter was continued from September 21, 1977. The Planning Commission discussed the various options including establishing a set land value fee and conducting an appraisal of the subject land. By consensus the Planning Commission favored an appraisal. Covington moved to recommend to City Council the use of an appraisal, , seconded by Ripperdan and unamiously approved. Res, 1101 5. New Business There was no new business. 6. Report from Secretary '~ There was no Secretary's Report. Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p,m, d.J: ~ Recording Secretary . .