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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of Jan., 4, 1978
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL 8EACH
MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4,1978,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
KNAPP AT 7:30 P~ AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY
VICE CHAIRMAN COOK.
PRESENT: Lanni ng, Knapp, Ri pperdan, .Cook, Covi ngton
ABSENT: None
The minutes of December 21, 1977, were approved as presented.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A.
James R. Watson modification of a condition imposed by resolution
1111 regarding a driveway location. The purpose of the hearing
is to consider modifying Resolution 1111 to permit a driveway,
to be located on Marina Drive and delete the driveway on 5th
Street. Public Hearing Opened. James R. Watson, 101 Main Street,
Suite A spoke in favor of a two way driveway and a relocation of
the drivel'lay through the Park in some central area. Larry Bender
450 Electric Avenue, spoke in favor of relocating the driveway
onto Marina. Drive. George Charles, 460 Electric Avenue, spoke
in favor of the driveway on Marina Drive. Discussion followed on
anticapted traffic volume and safety for children walking in the
area. Public Hearing Closed. Ripperdan moved to amend condition
number 2 in Resolution 1111 to require a two-way.driveway to
exit onto ~'arina Drive. The drive\~ay to be setback approximately
35' from the edge of the Home Imrpovement Center building in
order to eliminate any blind intersection situation. Seconded
by Cook and unanimously approved. Minute Order Action.
Amendment to the Land Use Element
B.
The purpose of the Hearing is to consider amending the Land Use
Element to the General Plan to change the uses for the Edison
triangle from commercial office to general commercial. Public
Hearing opened. Cook asked about the need to act on the Land
Use Element at this time. Secretary explained that the timing
had to do with the closing <if Escrm./ on the property. James
Watson, 101 Main Street, Suite A, provided information on their
overall timing and Escrow closing. It was noted that the Coastal
Commission will act on the project prior to the City's final
action on zoning. Discussion followed on the relationship of
zoning to the General Plan. Public Hearing Closed. Lanning
moved to recommend to City Council approval of the Negative Declar-
ation. Seconded by Ripperdan and unanimously approved.
Minute Order Action
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Cook moved to approve
the Land Use Element.
and recommend to City Council amendment of
Seconded by Knapp and unanimously approved.
Resolution 1121
C. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
The purpose of the amendment is to place the College Park East
area into Planning District V which would permit 45% lot coverage
for enclosed structures. In addition, a patio cover not to
exceed 5% of the lot area, would also be permitted. Public Hearing
opened. No one spoke. Public Hearing Closed. Cook moved to
recommend to City Council approval of the Negative Declaration.
Seconded by Knapp and unanimously approved. Minute Order Action
Cook moved to recommend to City Council
be placed in Planning District V and to
which do not exceed 5% of the lot area.
and unanimously approved.
that College Park East
permit open patio covers
Seconded by Ripperdan
Resolution 1122
Knapp stated that he was not infavor of increased lot coverage
in any area of the City.
2. Oral Communications.
There were no oral communications.
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3. Written Communications.
There were no written communications.
4. New Business
There was no new business.
5. Report from Secretary
A. Planning Commissioners Conference
It was requested that any Commissioner that wished to attend
the conference 'let Satff know by January 13th so that reservations
can be made.
B. Hellman Property
Staff will provide a methodology for cost/benefit analysis for
Planning Commission review at the January 18th meeting. The
Hellman's are having a traffic study conducted on Pacific Coast
Highway and the traffic impact from Long Beach and Huntington
Beach.
The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of extending
Studebaker Road in Long Beach to improve circulation.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM
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