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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1978-12-20 . . . 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, '. . . . 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 . 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 .. 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. /;:? , " ~ n_;."'- /............ /-/ .-,'" A!. .P.Y'::;;"').-::c.(:~ Sec re ta ry ../