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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SE~TEi',~_K 16, 1981
THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 16, 1981, IN THE COUNCIL CH~'BERS OF THE CITY ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING, 211 8th STREET, SEAL BEACrl. THE MEETING wAS
CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:40 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE PLEDGE
TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE-CHAIRV~N GILKERSON.
PRESENT: Knap?, Covington, Gilkerson, Leibert
ABSENT: Goldenberg
The minutes of the August 19, 1981 meeting were approved as submitted.
PUBLI C HEARINGS
A. Senior Corky's, The Dunes Cafe, CP-S-81, 909 Ocean Avenue
Conditional Use Permit for on-sale beer and wine in conjunction with an
existing restaurant at 909 Ocean Avenue. Public Hearing Opened.
Mark Gill, 909 Ocean Avenue, explained the proposed changes to the buildin9
and food service concept. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through
Friday; noon till 9:00 p.m.; weekends noon till 10:00 p.m. He noted that
the restaurant opened in the early 1940's as a family dining restaurant, was
later changed to fast food and now is proposed for family dini~g. Public
Hea ri ng Closed.
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Commissioner Leibert moved edoption of Resolution 1239; seconded by GilkErso~
and unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION 1239
B. Richard Elvidge, V-4-81, 320 10th Street
Variance application for additions to a non-conforming five-plex at 320 10th
Street. The additions would maintain substandard unit Slze, less than req"ired
parking, substandard parking space size, substandard turning radius and uncovered
parking. Public Hearing Opened.
Richard Elvidge, I009~ Seal Way, stated that the Staff report is incorrect jn
a number of places. A building permit was obtained on June 16, 1980, for
" opening up walls. The building inspector met on the job to advise him on the
scope of work needed to bring the building up to Code. There were no changes
from prel imi nary plan approva 1 s to work i ng drawi ngs. After all approva 1 s \':ere
obtained, the Planning Directnr withdrew administrative approval. Public
Hearing Closed.
After discussion, the Commission continued the matter until October 7, 1981, to
provide time for Staff to research the issued permits and to arrange to inspect
the building.
C. Henry & Ann Bird. V-S-81, 4789 Hazelnut Avenue
At the request of Staff this matter was continued until after appeal A-2-81.
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. Planning Commission Minutes
September 16, 1981
page 2
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Appeal, A-2-81, 222 7th Street
Appeal A-2-81 on the Planning Commission's denial of V-3-81, was considered
by City Council on September 14, 1981. The City Council referred the matter
back to the Planning Commission for further report. After discussion, Knapp
moved approval; seconded by Gilkerson to recommend to City Council approval
of appeal A-2-81, based upon special circumstances.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Knapp, Gilkerson, Leibert
None
Goldenberg
Covington
RESOLUTION 1240
PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
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C. Henry & Ann Bird, V-5-81, 478; Hazelnut Avenue
The applicants requested the matter be continued anj that staff informully
poll the Corrrnission on their attitude toward the Variance. Co\';ngton spoke
in support of the application based upon location. Leibert supported the
application based upon aesthetics. Knapp and Gilkerscn opposed the
application.
REPORT FROM SECRETARY
A. Nelson's Nursery - Fresh prcduce sales are being carried out at the
horticultural nursery without Planning approval or a separate City Business
license. The Commission directed Staff to place the item on the P12n~ing
Commission agenda, notify the Nelson's of the C~ission's action and direct
fresh produce sales to be disccntinuej until the Commission acts favorably on
the use.
B. 1244 Pacific Coast Highway - Anna Roh Escrow, 1250 Pacific Ccast Highway
has purchased the porperty at 1244 Pacific Coast Highway to be used as parking
in conjunction with a proposed enlargement of the existing building at 1250
Pacific Coast High~lay. The Commission should determine if a loading zone is
required since it was waived by variance. The C08mission directed the matter
to be placed on the next ager.da.
C. Main Street Economic Viability - The City Council will be considering
options to improve Main Street viability. Some alternatives may be referred
to the Commission since land use policies are involved.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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