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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1979-02-07 e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7 1979 THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 1979 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINIS TRATION BUILDING 211 8th STREET THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO - ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RIPPERDAN AT 7 30 P M AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE CHAIRMAN COVINrTON PRESENT ABSENT Knapp Cook Lelbert Rlpperdan Covlngton None Mlnutes of the January 17 1979 meetlnq were approved as submltted PUBLIC HEARINGS A Archlteftural Revlew Board e Prlor to openlng the PubllC Hearlng Cook stated hss concern about conductlng a PubllC Hearlng on a Proposed Ordlnance to establlsh an Archltect~ral Revlew Board1Prlor to obtalnlng publlC comment on the overall concept of an Archltectural Revlew Board The Commlsslon dlscussed varlOUS optlons for securlng publlC comment S1nce the Commlss1on had dlscussed the concept of an ARB at a number of publlC meetlngs The eommlss1on declded to hold the s~hedu~d PubllC Hearlng and lf necessary contlnue the matter Secretary presented a Staff Report outllnlng the reV1Slons that have been made In the ARB proposed Ordlnance PubllC Hearlng opened No testlmony was presented PubllC Hearlng Closed Covlnqton moved to contlnue the PubllC Hearlng to March 7 1979 and to dlrect Staff to prepare news releases In order to lnsure publlC notlflcatlon seconded by Lelbert and approved by the followlng vote AYES Knapp Cook Covlngton Lelbert NOES Rlpperdan MINUTE ORDER ACTION The Commlss1on declded to provlde comments on the proposed draft Ordlnance at thlS tlme SUMMARY OF COMMENTS Requlre elevatlons as part of plan submlttal Requlre photos of two s1tes on elther s1de of subJect slte plus photos of propertles across the street Clarlfy the requlrement of Archltectural~Revlew for Varlance and Condltlonal Use Permlt The CommlSSlon dlscussed the requlrement for A~tectutj)CReVlew prlor to palntlng or repalntlng an eXlstlng house Fee schedules were also dlscussed especlally for mlnor proJects ~~e Cook expressed concern about a number of general terms appearlng throughout the draft Ordlnance such as prlnclples reasonably lnferlor materlally depreclate confllct conformlty standards appearance mlnlmlze etc The concern centered around deflnltlons of the terms and who would be deslgnated to determlne lf a proJect complled wlth these concepts (~ ORAL COt-~UNICATIONS Covington asked about the status of the old Police Building and suggested that the Planning Commission offer to hold Public Hearings to obtain public comments on possible future uses for the building or site. Secretary stated that the building was unsafe for any use and unless it is made safe, it may not be used. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ~ A. 7-Eleven & Winchell 's' Representatives of 7-Eleven were before the Commission to provide additional information on a question previously raised regarding a neighborhood survey to determine resident concerns about the development. Stanley Gordon, Attorney for the applicant, presented opening remarks. Steve Williams, 7-Eleven, presented the results of three surveys taken. One survey involved an existing 7-11 in Newport Beach at 20th Street and Balboa. All respondents were favorable to the existing 7-11 operation in their area. Two surveys were conducted in Seal Beach. One survey of 40 households asked about problems with existing 24 hour operations in the vicinity. Twenty-nine (29) of the 40 households surveyed responded as follows: 10 were not opposed, 14 were opposed and 5 had no comments. Another survey was taken using 40 separate houses. The responses to the questionaire were mixed with a majority opposed. However, there were some positive responses. Christina Agar, 11 Marina Drive, spoke in opposition to the project. Delora Ickley, 208 Corsair Way, suggested that 7-Eleven take a survey in Long Beach near the stores that experienced robberies. Nancy Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, spoke in opposition to the project citing the number , of yearly robberies to this type of store. She raised the question of liability for children's safety. James McNerney, 1770 Crestview, spoke about previous comments in opposition to the project. Stanley Gordon, Attorney, made closing comments on behalf of 7-Eleven. Covington asked of the President of 7-Eleven would have second thoughts about a store at this location if he was made aware of the concerns expressed at the meetings. Jerry Hook, Zone Manager for 7-Eleven, stated that the use is compatible. Cook was of the opinion that an EIR should be prepared on the project. Cook moved to deny the project, seconded by Knapp. AYES: Cook NOES: Ripperdan, Covington ABSTAIN: Knapp, Leibert MOTION FAILED ~ Ripperdan moved to approve the appeal, seconded by Covington AYES: Ripperdan, Leibert NOES: Cook ABSTAIN: Knapp, Covington MOTION FAILED 7-Eleven continued . Cook moved to refer the issue to City Council, seconded by Ripperdan and unanimously approved. MOTION APPROVED REPORT FROM SECRETARY A. Revisions to CEQA PROVISIONS The revised CEQA Provisions were presented to the Planning Commission for information only. No action required. . B. Potential Architectural Review Cases Report was presented to the Planning Commission for information only. No action required. C. Radio Antenna Heights A report was presented to the Planning Commission. No further action is required. Cook expressed concern about City Council voting which permits the Council to over-ride a Planning Commission recommendation by two positive votes. Staff was instructed to find out what procedures are used for Council voting and prepare a Resolution for Planning Commission consideration which asks the Council to revise its voting. . Secretary gave a report on HCDA funding for this year. The Commission discussed the Rossmoor Park Apartments conversion into condominiums in light of resident complaints. Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. .0~., ;, _/ Recording Secretary ,