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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1978-09-06 . ' i. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1978 THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, ,SEPTEMBER 6, 1978, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY Arn11NISTRATION BUILDING, 211 8th STREET. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN RIPPERDAN AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY COMMISSIONER KNAPP. PRESENT: Knapp, EXCUSED ABSENCE: Lanning, Ripperdan Cook, Covington Minutes of the August 16, 1978, meeting were approved as corrected. Secretary advised the Commission that Commissioners Cook and Covinoton had requested all Public Hearings be postponed until September 20, 1978, due to their absence at this meeting. . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ruth Anderson, CP-15~78 (continued) " Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to enlarge an existing den and to add a bathroom to a nonconforming four-plex at 116-118 6th Street. Secretary read a letter to the Commission from the applicant requesting 'withdrawal of CP-15-78. Public Hearing Opened. No one spoke. Public Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to accept the withdrawal, seconded by Mrs. Lanning. . B. State Lands Commission, UUP-1~78 Applicant is requesting an Unclassified Use Permit for construction of a Recreational Complex on a 2.74 acre site located at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and First Street (Haynes Road). Mr. Knapp asked Secretary if the applicants for the Public Hearings were in agreement with the request of Commissioner's Cook and Covington for a continuance; Secretary noted applicants were present and were in agreement. Public Hearing Opened. Mr. Knapp asked the number of years the site was awarded a lease. Bruce Conn, State Lands Commission stated 49 years. Mr. Knapp asked if fire sprinklers were provided. Mr. Conn replied yes. Mr. Knapp asked if tennis courts and teaching lanes would be hindered by winds due to that area. Mr. Conn answered that fencing would protect courts from wind. Mr. Knapp asked if optional portion of the site would be landscaped. Mr. Conn stated it would. Mr. Ripperdan asked what type of landscaping was proposed. Mr. Conn stated trees, shrubs, lawn, mounds etc. Mr. Knapp asked about the operating hours of the facility. Mr. Conn stated as early as 6am and as late as 11-12pm. Mr. Knapp asked if tennis courts, teaching lanes and volleyball courts were lighted. Mr. Conn replied that courts , and teaching lanes were, volleyball courts were not. Mr. Knapp asked about the estimated cost per hour. Mr. Conn stated prime-time to be $3.00 per hour; regular-time $2.50 per hour depending on going market at the time. Public Hearing Closed. ,The Commission was in agreement to continue until September 20, 1978. ;. C. ~endment to the Land Use'Element of the City's General Plan to Reflect Lower'DenSities in'the Coastal 'District. Secretary gave a brief report. Public Hearing Opened. No one spoke. Public Hearing Closed. By concensus, the Commission continued this item until September 20, 1978. D. Public Hearing on Various Items Related to Parking in the Coastal District. Secretary gave a brief report. Public Hearing Opened. Mitzi Morton, 153 13th Street, suggested stopping boot-legging of garages and to utilize the Fire Department and post-office for investigative purposes. Howard Skinner, 125 6th Street. suggested limiting,parking to garages and in front of houses by using public parking lots for excess cars with a night gate a nominal charge. Marie Robinson, 113 7th Street, produced pictures of proof showing blocked alleys and suggested again striping the alleys. Public Hearing closed. Continued until September 20, 1978. . 5. Oral Communications. There were no oral communications. 6. Written Communications. Announcement of the Meeting of the Southern California Planning Congress, Thursday, September 14, 1978. 7. Unfinished Business A. Discussion of Landscaping Requirements for Commercial Development The Commission was in agreement for the requirement for commercial development should be increased from 5% of the site to 10% of the site plus one (I) tree for each five (5) parking stalls. Said trees to be equally distributed throughout the parking area. B. Discussions of Modifications to Zoning Ordinance Based on Lower Densities in the Coastal District. Mr. Knapp moved to hold this agenda item until September 20, 1978. Commissioner's Lanning and Ripperdan were in agreement. 8. New Business A. James R. Watson, PR-1-78 Applicant is requesting a replacement of the lumber-yard with an office building complex on the Edison Triangle development. Mr. Watson gave a brief report on the site stating he had no luck with obtaining a hardware or lumber yard store. Watson and Associates have pursued Hotel-Motel aspect with no solution in sight. Also restaurant-dinner house as another alternative, but to date, nothing substantial. George Shapell, 460 Electric, was opposed to the drive-way adjacent to the Park on 5th Street. Larry Binder, 450 Electric, was opposed to the drive-way, stating hazardous to school children who use the area as a cross-walk. Mr. Ripperdan asked if the parking area adjacent to the park could be used for employee parking. Mr. Watson stated he had no objections. Mr. Binder stated still hazardous to school children and asked Mr. Watson for a solution to the problem. Mr. Watson stated could make circular drive off Marina Drive, as one solution or move the buildings and bring the parking and driveway parallel on 5th Street. . . Mr. Knapp moved to approve and recommend to the Redevelopment Agency approval of the office complex without deleting approval of the Lumber Yard - Home Improvement Center and concept of approval for a Hotel-Motel as an alternative use. The recommendations are subject to the condition that no curb cut be provided adjacent to the Park on 5th Street; seconded by Mrs. Lanning and unanimously approved by members present. , RESOLUTION 1163 . B. Discussion of Height Limits for Amature Radio "Ham" Antennae. Secretary gave a brief report on the operations and requirements of "Ham" radio operators. Mr. Ripperdan asked how the antennae was mounted and if it would comply with setbacks. Secretary stated antennae was ground mounted to the house which would not'infringe on setbacks. Mr. Ripperdan asked what the purpose of the discussion was to "Ham"operators. Secretary stated wanted a minimum of 40' or higher. Higher the antennae the better the reception. Ripperdan asked what other cities were requiring. Secretary stated it was generally up to the Federal Communications Systems. Mr. Knapp recommended starting with the minimum 40' to see if further heights would be required. C. Zoeter Extended Day and Artivity. Secretary gave a brieg report showing that 25% less students would be attending the School. Secretary stated that the School Board would be acting on the uses of the Extended Day and Artivity classes. Knapp moved to approve the uses; seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and unanimously approved by members present. RESOLUTION 1164 9. Report from Secretary Secretary reminded the Commissioners of the Dedication of the new Police Facilities, Saturday, September 9, 1978. Noted that the City Council has authorized the City Manager to recruit for Planning Director. There will be two study session; 9/20 and 10/4 for the Housing and Community Development Act block grant program. At that time the program will be explained in depth and a report and assessment of the success of all past HCDA projects will be provided. Also, a list of potential projects for the fifth year of the program will be established. Secretary advised the Commission that there will be a Variance for a sideyard encroachment on Ocean Avenue. Meeting adjourned at 9:36p.m. ~ ~r ~~.,' ~I!,) Rec rding Secr .