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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1981-08-05 l. . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 1981 THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1981, IN THE COUNCIL CHMABERS OF THE CITY ADMINIS- TRATION BUILDING, 211 8th STREET, SEAL BEACH. ' THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE-CHAIRMAN GILKERSON. PRESENT: Covington, Leibert, Gilkerson, Goldenberg EXCUSED ABSENCE: Knapp The minutes of the July 15, 1981 meeting were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Rossmoor Center Animal Clinic, 12231 Seal Beach Blvd., CP-4-81 Conditional Use Permit application for a veterinary out-patient clinic in the Rossmoor Business Center situated between two auto-oriented commercial uses. Goldenberg asked for clarification regarding "kenneling" since the plans show a "kennel" area. Secretary stated that the "kennel" area was for holding small animals prior to and after medical treatment, and that the area will not be used as a boarding kennel. Public Hearing Opened. Dr. Eden Johnson, 10404 Rosecrans, Bellflower, stated for the record that the only bathing of animals would be in preparation for specific medical treatment, such as pre-operation. Commissioner COVington asked if the conditional use permit would be issued to the Rossmoor Center or to this specific individual use. Secretary stated that the intent is to issue the conditional use permit to the specific individual use. Commiss'ioner COVington asked about additional sound attenuation in the building. Johnson replied that sound attenuation will be provided in an attempt to prevent noise from the adjacent auto-oriented uses coming into her clinic. Commissioner Covington asked if Dr. Johnson would provide a copy of the relevant portions of her lease dealing with sound attenuation to the Staff. Dr. Johnson agreed. Public Hearing Closed. Leibert moved to adopt resolution 1237; motion seconded by Goldenberg and unanimously approved. RESOLUTION 1237 Planning Commission minutes page 2 l'~ B. First Public Hearing on H/CD Program for Year VIII Secretary presented a Staff Report on the Housing/Community Development Program for the preVious seven years, the City's success in the program and possible types of projects for eighth year funding. Due to the City's success in implementing the funded projects while meeting the three year Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) goals, the City should evaluate a comprehensive three year plan to meet housing goals and Public Works support systems which directly benefit housing in the target area. Secretary recommended that the Commission consider changes in the Citizens Participation (CP) Committee to more fully comply , with the spirit and intent of the Federal regulations. The Secretary noted that the City Manager had informally suggested use of the Project Area Committee (PAC) to serve as the City's Citizen Participation Committee since their composition was consistent with the suggested Federal Standards. Secretary summarized and distributed copies of a request by "Interval House" for H/CD funding support from the City this year. Public Hearing Opened. Commissioner Gilkerson asked bout the effect of Interval House funding on the City's amount of potential funding. Paul Zierer, Orange County EMA-H/CD program office, explained that Interval House is considered as a County-wide service organization. Any funds requested '~ for Interval House would note be deleted from Seal Beach's target area requests. Commissioner Covington asked about the use of H/CD funds for the Exxon Site Park and/or the Zoeter Recreational facilities. Mr. Zierer stated that those types of projects would need further research prior to rendering a decision on their eligibility. Joyce Risner, 845 Driftwood, asked where funds must be spent. Secretary noted that the funds must be primarily spent in the target area (Old Town); however, some spot rehabilitation funding could be used outside the target area for eligible persons. Mrs. Risner, then spoke in opposition to use of the Project Area (PAC) Committee as the Citizens Participation (CP) Committee on the basis of duplication of members on multiple boards and committees. Commissioner Covington noted that the CP committee is only a forum for receiving public comment. . Mrs. Risner commented about the lack of public participation which may be due to limited publicity. Commissioner Covington stated that the public hearings had been advertised as required in the newspaper. Commissioner Gilkerson observed that even the extensively adtertised DWP workshops resulted in people complaining about lack of public notice. This session of the public hearing was concluded and it was ordered that this public hearing be continued until August 19th. . . . , Planning Commission minutes page 3 After discussion, Leibert moved to recommend to City Council that a fully constituted PAC be appointed to serve as the CP committee; motion seconded by Covington and unanimously approved. MINUTE ORDER C. Christmas Tree Lot Ordinance The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to provide a method to regulate the location, duration and safety of temporary Christmas tree lots. At the present time no legal mechanism exists to permit Christmas tree lots. Commissioner Gilkerson asked about the effect of the proposed time limits for: application, appeal of permit denial, etc. on a proposed business. Secretary noted that the time limits are minimums required for the process. Nothing in the proposed ordinance prevents an applicant from applying months in advance for City approvals. Commissioner Covington asked about potential lots in the R-l zone. Secretary stated that specific zones are not stated in the ordinance because other zoning regulations would prevent the sale of Christmas trees from a developed R-1 lot. Public Hearing Opened. No one spoke, Public Hearing Closed. Commissioner Goldenberg moved to recommend to City Council adoption of the proposed Christmas Tree Lot Ordinance; motion seconded by Commissioner Gilkerson and unanimously approved. MI NUTE ORDER Subjects Commissioners May Wish to Discuss A. MarY Leibert spoke about the $138,000+ in lieu fees collected by the City on the Presley, Leisure World, condominium project. Ms. Leibert stated that, since the ,fees have not, to date, been used to purchase open space, and add that to the fact that the Golden Rain Foundation has since bought 6 1/8 a~res of additional open space land, which fulfills the Quimby Act intent, the fees should be returned to the Presley/Leisure World Project. Discussion continued about legal procedures for use of in-lieu fees and the time frame alloted for these decisions. Commissioner Leibert moved to recommend to City Council that the in lieu fees be returned to leisure World; motion died for lack of second. By Commission concensus, this matter is to be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for study and consideration. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~~9 Recording Secretary Secr ary to the Planning Commission