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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1978-04-19 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 19, 1978 '.' o . THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1978, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE CHARIMAN COOK AT 7:30 P.M. AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE CHAIRMAN COOK. Present: Lanning, Ripperdan, Cook, Covington Excused Absence: Knapp The minutes if April 5, 1978, were approved as corrected. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Charles Almada, V-5-78 . Applicant is requesting a Variance to permit construction of a room addition with less than required rear yard setback at 405 Purdue Circle. Public Hearing Opened. Charles Almada, 405 Purdue Circle, submitted photo's of the property to the Planning Commission and explained his request. In response to questions, Mr. Almada said that he did not discuss the request with his neighbors and other locations for the addition were impractical. Discussion followed and various zoning definitions of side yard and rear yard setbacks. It was determined by the Secretary that the proposal complies with zoning interpretations of setbacks and rearyard so no Variance is being requested. No action is needed by the Planning Commission on this project and staff will attempt to obtain a refund of the filing fee for the applicant. B. Seal Beach Associates, UUP-1-77 amended Applicant is requesting modification of the conditions imposed on Unclassified Use Permit, UUP-1-77, dealing with master metering of water in lieu of providing individual meters and with removal of four (4) Cottonwood trees and two (2) Eucalyptus trees in lieu of their retention at the Seal Beach Trailer Park. Public Hearing Opened. Bill Dawson, 11 Marina Drive, explained the overall proposal and said he would answer questions. In response to questions, Mr. Dawson said the trees in question were 50' - 60' in height and might pose a danger to residents due to shallow root system due to a 3'-4' water table in the area. He noted that his request is based on the fact that one of the Eucalyptus trees blew down in the recent storms and that the tree appeared to be healthy. Covington suggested that the tree question be referred to the Environmental Quality Control Board for comment due to the fact that the E.Q.C.B. made the original suggestion that the trees be saved. Mr. Dawson stated that approximately fifty (50) additional trees will be provided. Discussion followed on the relation of the five (5) trees to the road and the possible fire vehicle access problems. Bill Dawson said that the request was based on his concern for the safety of the residents in the Park. In response to a question, Mr. Dawson said that the project can be built if the trees are retained by rerouting the road and by the loss of trailer spaces. . . , Christine Agar, 11 Marina Drive, expressed concern about tap roots on the trees and their possible hazard. She suggested that the ivy be removed if the trees are saved. Public Hearing Closed. Ripperdan spoke in favor of removal of the trees due to their location in relation to the road. Ripperdan moved to approve and recommend to City Council approval of a master' meter system for water meters and for removal of the five (5) trees. Seconded by Lanning. Covington and Cook suggested that the two items be acted on separately. AYES: Lanning, Ripperdan NOES: Cook, Covington Motion Died - No Action By consensus, the Commission determined to act on the items separately. Cook moved to approve and recommend to City Council approval of the master meter system for water meters. Seconded by Covington and unanimously approved. Res. No. 1133 ,Ripperdan moved to approve and removal of the five (5) trees. AYES: Lanning, Ripperdan NOES: Cook, Covington recommend to City Council approval for Seconded by Lanning. Motion Died - No Action . Covingtom moved to have the trees inspected by a consultant, the costs to be paid by the applicant, and the results of the inspection be provided to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Cook. AYES: Ripperdan, Cook, Covington NOES: Lanning Minute Order. D. Issue Identification for Local Coastal Program Secretary presented an overall report on all steps necessary for the approval oa a Local Coastal Program. Public Hearing Opened. Jerrie West, 1201 Electric Avenue cited sections in the Coastal Act which encourages the provision of low and moderate income housing and spoke in favor of permitting duplexes on 25' wide lots. She asked if Seal Beach has been designated as a "sensitive coastal resource area." Secretary stated that Seal Beach has not been so designated. Henry Erickson, 127 6th Street, spoke in favor of duplexes on 25' lots noting that in the last six (6) years the restrictions on building have resulted in lower buildings, greater setbacks and smaller units. He also noted that recycling of older properties has taken place at 1/10th the rate predicted in the Land Use Element to the General Plan. . , Brian Kyal, 301 15th Street, spoke in favor of duplexes on 25' wide lots based on his 20 years as a resident. He feels duplexes are consistent with the goals of the City. Al Palichino, 117 Ocean Avenue, spoke in favor of duplexes on 25' wide lots in order to prevent Seal Beach from becoming a restrictive community for the wealthy. Ed Bazine, 111 7th Street, spoke in favor of duplexes on 25' wide lots. ~ Phil Oliver, 300 Ocean Avenue, spoke in favor of duplexes on 25' wide lots ( noting that a lot sells for $70,000+, a single family residence sells for $175,000 with very few buyers. Duplexes sell for $200,000+ but people are in the market for duplexes. Because if the low citizen turn-out at this meeting, the Commission requested assistance from the press in publicizing the Issue Identification. Covington concurred with the major issues as listed and suggested that the development of the Hellman property also be considered a major issue. Cook suggested that the future of the Police Station building be added as a major issue. Conversion of apartments to condominiums should be added as well as provision of public facilities to serve beach users in Surfside. The hearing was continued until May 3, 1978. 2. Oral Communications In response to Commission questions, Secretary gave updated reports on the Hellman Property Planning and Edison Triangle progress. 3. Written Communications There were no written communications. . { 4. New Business There was no new business. 5. Report from Secretary A. In response to questions, Secretary gave a progress report on the Rossmoor Park Apartment conversion to condominiums. City Council will receive the Planning Commissions report on April 24, 1978, and set a date of May 8th or May 22nd to consider the Tract Map. B. Secretary reported on the Orange County Board of Supervisors actions on April 18, 1978, to authorize a regional park study on the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. {J4~:; tz::i3 Recording Secretary . , (