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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1978-06-07 .' \,~ le . , MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1978 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, June 7, 1978, 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: Knapp, Ripperdan, Cook, Covington Excused Absence: Lanning The minutes of the May 17, 1978, meeting were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing - James Watson, CP-6-78 (continued) Mr. Watson 'applied for a conditional use permit for conversion of a duplex located at 228 5th St. to condominiums. Hearing continued from last meeting. Mr. Antos advised the Commission of the City Council moratorium on conversions. Applicant agreed to continuance. Secretary explained proper procedure. Hearing open. Mr. Watson spoke explaining why this should be approved and stated that the proposal met all standards with required parking. Discussion continued between Mr. Watson and Commissioners including social and philosophical questions. Hearing closed. Mr. Cook moved to continue the hearing through the moratorium with the same conditions. Seconded by Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Minute Order. 2. Public Hearing - James Watson, CP-7-78 (continued) Mr. Watson applied for a conditional use permit for construction of a unit on property containing one unit and conversion to a two unit condominium at 310 16th St. Hearing continued from last meeting. Hearing open. No comments. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan moved to continue the hearing through the moratorium with the same conditions. Seconded by Cook and passed unanimously. Minute Order. 3. Public Hearing - Anthony Croce, V-B-78 Mr. Crose applied for a variance to permit construction of a room addition with less than required rear yard setback at 3590 Wisteria Street. Letters were presented from neighbors approving of the request. Hearing open. Discussion of lot size, shape and location adjacent to flood control channel. Hearing closed. Mr. Covington moved to approve the variance based on staff findings. Seconded by Knapp and unanimously approved. Resolution No. 1139. 4. Public Hearing - Rees and Ruth Kingsmore, CP-lO-78 Mr. and Mrs. Kingsmore applied for a conditional use permit to allow enlargement of a kitchen to create a dining room in a nonconforming building at 221 14th St. Hearing open. Mr. Cook asked about garage use. Mr. Kingsmore stated they were available for parking. After additional discussion the hearing was closed. Mr. Cook moved to approve the variance. Seconded by Covington and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 1140. {e (8 I. 5. Public Hearing - Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Secretary explained necessity to consider Negative Declaration and, minor amendments to the ordinance. Hearing open. First item to add Sec. 28-l300(6)(h) establishing rules for pinball or coin operated amusement machines under the conditional use permit provisions. , Discussion followed regarding the proper zone and limitation of number. Mr. Cook moved to add Sec. 28-l300(6)(h) to read: "Coin operated amusement machines as a secondary use shall be first permitted in the C-l zone subject to a conditional use permit." Seconded by Ripperdan and passed unanimously. . Second item is a clean up amendment to delete five words from Sec. 28-2318(6) "subject to the following limitations:". These pertain to service stations and were not deleted at the time the city's new sign ordinance was adopted. Mr. Ripperdan moved to delete the words as proposed. Seconded by Cook and passed unanimously. Third item concerned public hearing notices. Discussion of method to make sure that public is always informed. Sec. 28-2704 and Sec. 28-2705(1) and (3) held over. Mr. Cook moved to amend Sec. 28-2705(5) to read "Appeal s shall be by the same notice method employed in the original application upon which the appeal is filed." Seconded by Covington and passed unanimously. City Attorney drafted Sec. 28-2713 to be added and be consistent with the Government Code 65801. This section states that no local zoning action shall be set aside by a court because of procedural error that is not prejudicial. Mr. Cook moved to approve Sec. 28-2713 as drafted. Seconded by Ripperdan and passed unanimously. All actions included in Resolution No. 1141. Mr. Covington moved to approve the Negative Detlaration. Seconded by Knapp and passed unanimously. 6. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 7. Written Communications Letter from Mrs. Lanning advising of her vacation. Letter from Robert Hirsch regarding the 4 single units at the Rossmoor Park Apartments. These will be incorporated into the adjacent I-bedroom apartments. Mr. Cook requested to see the plans. Letter from Hellman Estate representatives regarding the Seal Beach property. Letter from James Gilkerson regarding parking at the Stan Miller building. Staff will report. . 8. New Business ( (- ,. I \ Mr. Antos provided information on the moratoriums imposed by the City Council regarding condominiums. Mr. Covington suggested that the League of California Cities be contacted for information. He would also like to receive copies of any studies received. Mr. Cook recommended contacting the Los Angeles Fair Housing Council. Discussion followed. He also suggested that an inventory of the, city's housing be prepared. Impact on schools discussed. 9. Secretary's Report Mr. Antos will prepare a resolution honoring Bob Neprud for consideration at the next meeting. Advised that the first City Council budget study session will be held on Saturday, June 10, at 2 p.m. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ,::-, ".-- -/" 0: ~~/ ('c.......--rC/ Lois Arnold Recording Secretary