Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1978-09-20 . . '.' , , MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COt1MISSION MEETING OF SEPTEt1BER 20, 1978 THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, IN THE COUNCIL CHM4BERS OF THE CITY ADMINSTRATION BUILDING, 211 8th STREET. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN RIPPERDAN AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG HAS LED BY VICE CHAIRMAN COVINGTON. Present: Knapp, Lanning, Cook, Ripperdan, Covington Absent: None Minutes of the September 6, 1978 meeting were approved as presented by a 3-2 vote with Commissioners Cook and Covington abstaining. Secretary requested those members of the audience wishing to testify on the HCDA Program to please sign up at the desk. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Housing and Community Development Act Block Grant for Fifth Year Funding Secretary stated the "target area" to be the Coastal District and gave a brief outline of the intent of the program and summarized past projects granted. Secretary introduced Mr. Frank McGill of the Orange County Housing Community Development Program. Mr. McGill stated the primary objectives of the Program as (1) Housing Rehabilitation, (2) Housing Cost Reduction Program, (3) Handicapped and Senior Aide, and (4) Public Service and Economic Development Projects. Mr. McGill informed the Commission and audience that there would be two Public Hearings with the County between now and November for proposed submission of projects. November being the month for proposals, January, 1979 being the month for decision by the Board of Supervisors. Mrs. Lanning inquired about a piano for the Senior Center as a request; Mr. McGill stating it could be a request. Mr. Covington asked if it would be inconsistent to suggest a modification of ' the Target Area. Mr. McGill answered the question by stating that the "target area" is toward low and moderate income housing within any part of the City limits. Mr. Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, asked Mr. McGill to define low and moderate income. Low and moderate income was defined as approximately $14,900 or under annual income. Mr. Kredell asked if alley imporvements could be considered part of the blight area for funds as in the past. Mr. McGill stated that it was his opinion that unless a program was directly related to low and moderate income housing, rehabilitation, etc., that alley inprovements would no longer apply. Mr. Kredell asked that low and moderate income housing be defined. Mr. McGill state a home of $60,000 or so. Kredell asked if revamping the old police facility into a community center would apply for a grant. Mr. McGill stated that if it were for municipal purposes it would not; if it were for the handicapped or Senior Citizens it would apply. Mr. Covington asked if HCDA funds for a site study leading to construction development of low and moderate housing would apply. Mr. McGill stated yes although HUD standards were leaning more towards production over study projects. Mr. Cook questioned the objective of the Block Grant Act Program stating the blight area for Seal Beach was the alleys and not housing rehabilitation. Mr. ,McGill stated that if improving the alleys would benefit low and moderate income that it would apply. Mr. Knapp was of the opinion that the City should request what they felt was important, whether it be alley improvement or something else, that they should take priority items as a proposal. Mr. Cook questioned the influence process for obtaining funds for the Fifth Year. Mr. McGill stated to contact their Supervisor, come to the Public Hearings and present your project as you see the necessity. Paula from the Dayle McIntosh Center :. . . for the Disabled spoke about the three stages of integrating the Handicapped into the City's request for HCDA funding. The three stages being (1) Development; (2) Evaluation of assessability, (3) Pilot Project for Construction. Public Hearing closed. Continued until October 4, 1978. B. State Lands Commission, UUP-1-78 (continued) Applicant is requesting an Unclassified Use Permit for construction of a Recreational Complex in the C-1 Zone on a 2.74 acre site located at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and First Street (Haynes Road). The matter was continued from September 6, 1978, at the request of the applicant and at the request of the two Commissioners absent. Public Hearing Opened. Bruce Conn, 400 Oceangate, Lon Beach, explained the facilities to be provided and noted that the community room would be available for public functions. Mr. Conn, requested modification of two , conditions; sidewalk on Pacific Coast Highway and Haynes Road development. He asked to be allowed to bond for the improvements due to uncertainty about the Hellman development and the ultimate width of First Street. He cited technical difficulties in providing a sidewalk along Pacific Coast Highway due to the Road evaluation at,this location. Knapp asked about the composition' of the jogging trail. Mark Scott stated that a rubberized asphalt would be used. Extensive discussion followed on the Negative Declaration prepared by the State. Due to major site plan modifications, increased parking and proposed phased development (2/3 developed now with 1/3 future expansion). Discussion followed on parking requirements for Recreational facilities. Both the City's and Coastal Commission's staff was directed to provide a copy of the Coastal Commission's parking guidelines to the Commission. The Commission discussed the setback of the proposed building from First Street and suggested a 20 foot setback in order to visually improve the road entrance for future Hellman land development. Cook and Covington were of the opinion that the State should modify the Negative Declaration based upon the revisions in the site plan, .Public Hearing closed. CQvington favored the ~QDcept but questioned the many condltlons and unanswered questlons remalnlng unclarlfled. Ripperdan moved to approve UUP-1-78 and recommend to City Council and Redevelopment Agency approval of the project subject to: 1. Letter from the State lands Commission indicating their knowledge of the relocation of the building to the rear of the site, a 20' setback from First Street (Haynes Road) for the building, that approximately 2/3 of the site would be developed at this time, 1/3 of the site would be developed in the future, State Lands does not own the property on which a fishing platform is proposed and parking has been increased from 20 spaces to 60 spaces (with the possibility of additional parking). , In light of these changes to the plans, the State would affirm its Negative Declaration on the project. 2. 20 foot setback for the building from First Street. 3. Compliance with the following conditions: A. Dedicate and improve ~ of Haynes Steam Plant Road (First St) for the length of the property (50' is ~ road width). Improvements include, pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, and landscaped median. B. Construct water line and sewer line to serve the project. C. Construct curb, gutter, sidewalk and street lights on Pacific Coast Highway adjacent to the site. . D. Provide grading plans showing the method of drainage on the site. E. Provide fire hydrants at locations specified by the Fire Chief. The type and number and location of hydrants to be designated by the Fire Chief. F. All future expansion area to be landscaped. Landscaping plans for overall development to be submitted to Staff for review and approval. Seconded by Lanning. After discussion, the motion was amended to permit the City Engineer to determine if a Performance Bond should be required for the sidewalk along Pacific Coast Highway. AYES: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperoan NOES: Cook, Covington RESOLUTION 1165 A brief recess was called by Chairman Ripperdan at 11:15PM. C. M. James Warnemuende, V-14-78 Applicant if requesting a Variance in conjunction with a fence which exceeds the maximum permitted height in the front yard setback at 305 Clipper Way. Public Hearing Opened. Mr. Warnemuende gave a brieg report stating he was unaware that the fence violated any rules set by the Architectural Review Board of Bridgeport and submitted pictures to the Commission of the fence. Mrs. Lanning questioned the fact that a licensed contractor or adult was unaware he needed a permit to construct a wall and added that there were no provisions set aside for fences in Bridgeport. Mr. Cook asked the applicant if he was aware of the purpose of a Variance and that no hardship had been shown. Mrs. Lanning commented on the letter submitted by the applicant stating that a violation of rules and regulations does not constitute any point of aesthetic compatibility. Public Hearing Closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to deny V-14-78, seconded by Mr. Cook and unanimously adopted. Resolution 1166 . Mr. Ripperdan at this point advised Mr. Warnemuende of his right to appeal the decision. D. James R. Watson, V-15-78 . Applicant is requesting a Variance in conjunction with a 9 inch encroachment into an exterior side yard setback at 1502 Ocean Avenue. Public Hearing Opened. Mr. Watson stated the oversight on the Building Department as well as the builder. Encroachment was noticed when the applicant was checking for the window lay-out of the property. Mr. Cook asked Mr. Watson to show hardship for granting a Variance. Mr. Covington asked if an economic loss could be shown as a hardship. Secretary stated yes as the oversight was a City error as well as the builders error. Mr. Knapp was of the opinion that the Variance should be granted due to the fact the the applicant was a high quality developer with honest intentions meant and that if the Commission was a body of only mind and not heart, that their purpose as a Commission would seem unjustifible. Public Hearing Closed. Mr. Cook moved to approve V-15-78 with the finding that the 9 inch encroachment was a mutual error of the Building Department and the Builder. Knapp seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 1167 Mr. Watson, directing his statement to Mrs. Lanning, offered to donate a piano to the Senior Center. ,e . . E. Signal Realty, CP-16-78 Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in conjunction with off-sale beer and wine at a proposed 7-Eleven Store located at 1200 Pacific Coast Highway. Public Hearing Opened. Martin Thompson, Southland Corporation, gave a brief report pointing out that a 7-Eleven Store was a convenience market and not a liquor store. He stated that the franchise would be local ownership and training designed to be good neighbor type market. Three legal aspects were brought up before the Commission; (1) Problem of duplicity with Ordinance 1052, (2) Off-sale beer and wine only, and (3) State to regulate sale of beer and wine not the City. Mr. Cook questioned the applicants reason for their presence before the Commission in ,regards to the three legal aspects brought up. Mr. Thompson stated he was required to be present and wants a friendly relationship even though Ordinance 1052 was adopted after the initial application. Mr. Knapp asked about the length of the training program. Mr. Thompson stated the training program was a three week session. Mr. Knapp asked about the proposed operating hours of the market. Mr. Thompson stated that it was a management decision, but planned 24 hour service. Dan Baldwin, Acting District Manager Southland Corporation, spoke in detail of training period highlighting crime prevention, paperwork and store maintenance. Mr. Knapp questioned the reason for a 24 hour service. Mr. Baldwin state convenience concept; availability. Mrs. Lanning made reference to the last hearing stating that at the time the public was in complete opposition to the store. Mr, Cook asked if Ordinance 1052 was available. Secretary quoted from the Ordinance stating "any off-sale liquor operation within 100 ft. of a school, church or residential area required a Conditional Use Permit." Mr. Cook requested clarification of the 14' wall. ' Secretary stated that the wall was the backside of the proposed building. Mr. Knapp asked if 7-Eleven was within the 100 sq. ft. radius of the school. Secretary stated yes. Mr. Covington asked the applicant if there were other stores that were constructed near schools. Mr. Baldwin stated yes but not within 100 ft. of a school or church. Mr. Knapp expressed concern of a 24 hour service and asked if Winchell's was to be 24 hour as well. Mr. Baldwin stated he was uncertain as to Winchell's but would assume so since all other Winchell's were 24 hour. Mr. Baldwin made reference to the Safeway Store directly across from the proposed site stating it was open until midnight. The Commission corrected the applicant by stating the Safeway Store closed its doors at 10P.M. Mr. Knapp stated that he was of,the opinion that the desire of the City was to limit 24 hour services. Mr. Cook was in agreement with Mr. Knapp stating a 24 hour service was detrimental to the neighborhood. Mr. Knapp asked applicant if they had done a survey of the surrounding neighborhood and suggested doing so. Mr. McNerney, 1771 Crestview, was opposed to the 7-Eleven Store. Nancy Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, was opposed to the 7-Eleven store. Dave Miller, 322 Main Street, was opposed to the Store. Monroe Pederson, Seal Beach School District Supervisor, was opposed to the 7-Eleven Store. Public Hearing Closed. Mr. Cook moved to continue the hearing after the applicants had made a further study and survey of the desire of the people. Continued until October 4, 1978. Secretary asked the Commission of they wished to continue all other agenda items until October 4, 1978, due to the late hour. He also stated that there was no Secretarial report but that there were Oral Communications. The Commission was in agreement to postpone all other hearing until October 4, 1978 other than Oral Conmunications. . 5. Oral Communications Nancy Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, advised the Commission of complaints against the Rum Runners employees stating that they are using the side streets for parking from Thursday through Sunday. Secretary advised Mrs. Kredel] that he would send a letter to the owners advising of the problem. Mrs. Lanning introduced Harriett Mortson"who will be replacing Mrs. Lanning on the Commission as a representative of Leisure World. Cook was of the opinion that a Policy recommending input from other City Staff be initiated. All other items continued. Meeti ng adjourned 1: 19 fl. M. p ~ ~~""?"';I--'" Ste~ie Lockie ' ... Recording Secretary .