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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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DECEMBER 2, 1981
THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 2, 1981 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS' OF THE CITY ADMIN-
ISTRATION BUILDING, 21l 8TH STREET, SEAL BEACH. THE MEETING
WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:40 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND
THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY VICE-CHAIRMAN GILKERSON
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
Jessner, Gilkerson, Covington, Goldenberg
Leibert
Antos
The minutes of the November 18, 1981 meeting were approved as corrected.
PUBLI C HEAR I NGS
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1. CP-6-81, 462 Pacific Coast Highway - CUP for liquor Store
Jay Covington suggested to staff that a standard form be included in agenda
packets to indicate comments (if any) solicited from various City departments
regarding CUP applicants. '
Staff was questioned as to why subject store did not have a Conditional Use
Permit. Response indicated that the need for a Conditional Use Pel~it for
package liquor stores was instituted in 1978.
Jay Covington discussed enforcement policy regarding businesses without City,
business licenses. He suggested that the City be recompensed for back City
business license fees.
M. Goldenberg asked about CUP limitations. Staff responded that it has been
Planning Commission policy to issue CUP's for one year and at the end of that
period, applicant must reapply for renewal. CUP's are not transferable to
new owner/operators.
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Public Hearing Opened.
No person spoke in favor; no person spoke in opposition to subject.
Public Hearing Closed.
M. Goldenberg asked what State and City departments supervised liquor store
sales to minors. Response indicated that the State Department of Alcholic
Beverage Control and the Seal Beach Police Department were those agencies
concerned. Jay Covington asked whether the Seal Beach Police Department
had any objection to issuance of CUP to subject store. Reply showed that
there were no objections.
Jay Covington asked that a condition be placed on the resolution requiring
back payment of City business license fees.
Mike Goldenberg moved to adopt resolution as amended.
Motion unanimously approved.
Jim Gilkerson seconded.
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2. Amendments to R/C/P Zoning Provisions (continued)
Staff report given. Version "A" and Version "B" of resolution presented
for Planning Commission choice; each version approved by City attorney.
Version "A" deleted "a minimum of one thil'd" and substituted"70% (seventy
percent". Version "B" deleted "Residential" in title, deleting "medium
density residential" and adding "hotel" along with deleting "a minimum of
one third" and substituting "70% (seventy percent)".
Public Hearing Reopened.
Barbara Rountree, 1527 Marine Avenue, representing San Gabriel Park Society,
indicated that their concern was that the DWP site be given the highest,
best possible use. Their primary purpose has been to promote open space,
and therefore, urged the 70/30 concept as supported by the Coastal Commision
and the City Council. Version liB" of tlw resolution was supported.
No one spoke in opposition to the subject.
Public Hearing Closed.
Discussion ensued regarding zoning for hotel. Hotel was added to resolution
version "B" because service/commercial alone does not permit a hotel. Mike
Goldenberg suggested that a third resolution leaving residential in would
then leave all options open to the City to receive proposals from all
developers, including residential. Further discussion indicated that the
City Council voted to eliminate residential development and Planning Commission
should support their difficult decision. Further discussion indicated that
version "B" of the resolution fully supported City Council decision.
Ron Jessner moved to adopt version liB" of the resolution. Mike Goldenberg
seconded. Resolution approved 3-1.
Resolution 1249
3. Vacant Land Limitations
Staff report given.
Jay Covington expressed concern that this resolution allows no exceptions.
Staff indicated that wording was approved by City attorney, that wording
was consistent ~Iith that of other cities. Staff further indicated that any
citations or towing would be at the direction of the Planning Department,
not the Police Department, and they would be given as a result of complaints
for continuing violations.
Ron Jessner wondered if it would be necessary to have vacant lots posted
with signs to deter parking. Staff replied that recommendations would be
made to owners of vacant lots where prohlems exist to have them posted to
relieve owners of any liability. Jessner also asked if City was liable to
any damages occurring during towing. Staff replied that City was not liable.
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Public Hearing Opened.
No one spoke in favor; no one spoke in opposition.
Jim Gilkerson moved to adopt resolution, seconded by Mike Goldenberg.
Motion approved 4-0.
Resolution 1250
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR AUDIENCE
None
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REPORT FROM SECRETARY
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Staff discussed dinner honoring Mike Knapp and Ed nipperdan to be held
Thursday, 12/3/81 at the RumRunner's Restaurant.
Consideration of plans for the development of State Lands parcel will
be before the Planning Commission at the next meeting, along with a study
session of the Bay Motel site.
Hellman/Ponderosa tract map and plans will be before City Council for public
hearing with Planning Commission recommendations.
New Director of Planning, Jean Danielson, will begin employment December 14,
1981.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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