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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1978
THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 20, 1978, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION 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 VICE CHAIRMAN COVINGTON.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Knapp, Cook, Leibert, Ripperdan, Covington
None
Minutes of the December 6, 1978, meeting were approved as presented.
PUBU C HEARl NGS
A. MARK BIEDERACH, CP-18-78, continued.
Secretary announced to the Commission the nqucst for withdrawal of tho Conditional
Use Permit for the enlargement of an existing k'itchen at 1702 Landing Avenue.
Chairman Ripperdarl recognized Mrs. Biedebach who read a letter to the Commission
and affirmed their request for withdrawal. I~I". Knapp moved to accept the \~ithdr'il\~iil;
seconded by Mr. Cook and unanimously approved. MINUTE OllDlR
B. APPEAL ON STAFF DENIAL Oi~ CONCEPT APPRO\'I'.1 OF PROPOSED 7-11 and WINCHEl.l. , s
PROJECT AT 1200 PACIFIC COAST HIGHt/AV. ---,- ----
This appeal was continued at the applicants \'cqllcst in order to obtain information
regarding concerns raised by the Commission, Public Hearing Opened. Stanley M.
Gordon, Attorney representing the applicant, gave a brief introductory statement,
submitted an elevation sketch of the proposed project to the Commission and spoke
about the security lighting changes as previously shown on the original plans.
Steve Will i ams, Di s tri ct Manager for South I ilncl Corporation a 1 so spoke about the
security lighting and community involvment. In response to a question, Mr.
Williams stated there would be one (1) delivery per week by a tractor-trailer
type rig and also spoke on the compatibility of /-11 stores to schools. Mr.
Williams stated he had contacted three schoo"is (2 elementary and 1 Junior High)
and that the principals of these schools would submit letter supporting 7.11
stores in thei r areas. Mr. Knapp asked if Hr. Will i ams had spoken with the
principals and if so, were the letters now available for Commission review. Mr.
Williams responded to the questions by statin~J he did not have the letters at this
time due to short notice of the requests of the Commission. Mr. Knapp pointed
out that these questions have been an isslle since July. Art Saulcido, Division
Security Manager for 7-11 Stores. spoke extensively on the Robbery Prevention
Program and submitted articles to the Commission explaining the success on the
program. Mr. Cook asked what the approximate percentage of robberies occured
between the hours of lOPM and 6AM. Mr. Saulc-ido replied to the question by
stating approximately 63% occured during those hours. There was further discussion
on robberies and prevention including percerlti\ges of decreases since 19/(; when
the program was initiated. Mr. Ripperdan e>:pressed the opinion that additional
glass surrounding three sides of He bliild;r,!! might further prevent attempted
robbel"ies. r~l'. Saulcido stated an i';Cii'idil,,,, \'Icre basically designed the Si:me
with the sales counter totally visible from tl,c street. Mr. Manuel i, reprcsenting
Winchell's, spoke briefly on the subjoct of delivory trucks, stating tll(,re \./oulcl
be one (1) delivery per week by a tractol'-trai"ler. Ue also pointed out that there
were 1 to 2 people workinQ per shift. Mr. Rippordan, directing a question to,
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the neighbors, either residential or commercial, and that he had taken t~e time
to speak with th~m on the subject. John Grant, 309 Central Avenue, was ln favor
of the proposal pointing out the wholesome activities provided fOl' young people
by the church. No one spoke in opposition to the proposed project. Publ ic
Hearing Closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve thE Negative Declaration; seconded
by Mr. Covington and passed by the following vote:
AYES: Knapp, Cook, Ripperdan, Covington
NOES: Leibert
11INUTE ORDER
Mr. Cook moved to approv,~ CP-19-7B with recommendations to seek as much off-street
park1r.g as possible and that if the church uses the City parking 101 that a Valet
Service be provided as a condition; seconded by Mr. ~ipperdan and passed'by the
following vote:
AYES: Knapp, Cook, Ripperdan, Covington
NOES: Lei bert
RESOLUTI ON 1179
There were no oral communications.
There were no written communications.
NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION ON rXCHANGE OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
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The Commission unanimously
property rights (easement)
Southern Ca 1 i forni a Edi son
Seal Beach.
approved this resolution which finds the exchange of
between Caltrans, Orange County Flood Control and
to have no effect or impact on the Gene-ral Plan of
RESOLUTION 1180
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B. REPORT ON ALLEY STRIPING
,)flcretary gave a brief report on the status of the Commission's corcerns regarding
alley striping. Mr. Cook publicly commended the Police Department for their
efforts on the enforcement program and noted its effectiveness, but stated ,thilt
it was in the best interest of the City to have the alleys stripE!d for the
benefit of the citizens of the City and therefore would like to see the project
undertaken.
C. REPORT ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIHJ BOARD
Secretary gave a brief report of the material supplied to the Commission and
'asked that the material be reviewed in depth before any formal actions were taken.
A discussion followed. There were pros and cons on the subject with concerns
expressed as to the appointments to the Board. Mrs. Leibert felt the board could
be beneficial to the City. Mr. Covington and Mr. Ripperdan agreed, Mr. Knapp
expressed optimism. The Commission stated they would review the material and
comment further at a later meeting. It was agreed by all Commissioner's to
review the material and hold all decisions until January 3, 1979.
There were no additional Secretary reports.
Meeting adjourned at 10:44 P.M.
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