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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1982-04-21 . MINUTES OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION OF APRIL 21, 1982 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF SEAL BEACH MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AT 7:35 P.M., AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG"WAS LED BY COMMISSIONER GILKERSON PRESENT: STAFF: Commissioners Gilkerson, Goldenberg, Jessner and Chairman Covington Director Danielson, Planning Associate Antos The minutes of the March 17th meeting were considered and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS . A. General Telephone Company, V-1-82 - A variance for excess hei ht of 4f.t. 6 in. at 2400 Beverly Manor Road, Zone M-1 Light Manufacturing) Staff ,report was presented by Mr. Antos who indicated that in order to accommo- date the physical size of the switching equipment which General Telephone needs to provide for telephone communications, an additional height of over 4 feet is needed. Chairman Covington asked if there was additional 'landscaping proposed with this application., Mr. Antos replied that a condition is included in the resolution which provides for a total of one tree for each five parking spaces (per total parking lot). This would bring the applicant up to code. Chairman Covington asked if there were any stipulation as to the size of the trees to be planted. Mr. Antos stated there was not, but that such a condition could be added to the resolution. Public Hearing Opened. Mr. Kenneth Wing of 40 Atlantic Avenue, long Beach,' spoke as a representative of General Telephone Company. He presented a drawing to the Commission showing the height 1 imits of the equipment. He stated that "we are certainly in con- currence with staff's recommendation and certainly go along with their land- scaping requests." . Chairman Covington asked if Mr. Wing felt, as an architect, that the additional height would have any negative aesthetic impact on the community adjOining. Mr. Wing stated that as the existing structure is a brick building and it would be impossible to match the brick, the material above would be changed and would provide a horizontal belt that would give the impression of compressing the building. Chairman Covington asked if Mr. Wing had any problem with bringing the parking planting up to code. Mr. Wing stated that they were in full support of the idea. He was aggreab1e to working within City standards and would expect to have an automatic irrigation system, Public Hearing Closed as no one spoke in favor or against applicant. . Planning Commission Minutes of 4/21/82 Page 2 Commissioner Goldenberg moved to adopt Resolution #1256 with the stipulation added that a landscaping plan which included an irrigation sytem along with 15-ga11on,- size trees for planting, be submitted to City staff for review. Chairman Covington seconded the motion and Resolution #1256 passed unanimously. B. Chevron, USA, CUP-1-82 (continued) - A conditional use ermit to install an office trailer at 99 Marina Drive, Zone O-E Oil Extraction) Staff report was presented by Mr. Antos. Chairman Covington asked staff if it was custo~ary for a trailer of this type to be used for a two-year period and not be required to have plumbing. He also asked if there were any rest- rooms available. Staff replied that there were plumbing facilities located within the permanent facility on the site, and that when the public is not being served, it is customary to not require plumbing. Chairman Covington asked if there was any evaluation by the City Engineer as to whether the addition of gravel would change the drainage pattern on the site. Staff replied that both the Building Department and the City Engineer would check that when the plans are brought in. Commissioner Goldenberg asked if there were separate toilet facilities for women. . Public Hearing Reopened. Vince Noble, representative of Chevron, USA, stated that he had no statement at this time but would be happy to answer any questions. With,-regard to Commissioner Goldenberg's questions, there are no separate toilet facilities for women. There is one toilet, one wash basin with a locked door for any one to use. Commissioner Jessner stated that he would like to commend Chevron for cleaning up the fencing. He also stated that he was concerned to find out that the lease as it now exists is until June 1, 1985 as stated in Chevron's letter. This is a longer period than the two"years, and Commissioner Jessner asked what future plans Chevron would have. Mr. Noble stated that the trailer is on a temporary basis only, that the lease would have to be renegotiated with Exxon before they ask for an extension and that he would personally hope that future plans would warrant a permanent structure. Commissioner Jessner stated that his concern is not so much with the trailer but rather with the aesthetics along First Street. He would like to see some type of planting or bushes that will grow tall and bushy and hide the facility from First Street and the other developments going in across the street and the proposed hotel, so as to fit in with the community. Mr. Noble stated that Chevron does plan to maintain the vegetation in such a way that the landscaping around the facility will not be a problem. A . . Planning Commission Minutes of 4/21/82 Page 3 1 andscape ,crew has been reta i ned so that the vegetati on will grow and be full. This should hopefully meet the needs of the Commission., Commissioner Jessner showed Mr. Noble a drawing and asked if there was a way that the area in red could be fenced. t1r. Noble stated that this is Exxon's prop'erty and he could not fence that area. Chairman Covington asked that Mr. Noble be given a copy of the resolution to read and wanted the Commission's opinion on the addition of a 5th' condition to the resolution to read as follows: "All existing landscaping be maintained to the satisfaction of City staff for a two-year period." Chairman Covington also asked that the first condition be changed to read as fo 11 ows : "One specific and designated trailer to be used for an office; said trail er to be fully skirted." He also changed condition #4 to read as follows: . "All 1 andscaping shall be continuously maintained to the sati sfaction of City staff." Mr. Noble stated that the conditions were acceptable to Chevron. Public Hearing Closed as no one spoke in favor or against applicant. Commissioner Jessner moved to adopt Resolution #1257, Commissioner Goldenberg seconded and the motion passed unanimously. C. Davio!s Fine Italian Cuisine, CUP-3-82 - A conditional use permit to transfer an on-sale beer and wine license to owner at 12149 Seal Beach Boulevard, Zone C-2 (General Commercial). Staff report presented by Mr. Antos. Public Hearing opened. David Johnson, 3231 Peta1uma, Long Beach (the applicant) asked a question concerning the fee involved, specifically referring to the renewal period. Chairman Covington stated that the purpose of another public hearing at the end of one year was to allow the applicant to demonstrate that the Planning Commission findings were deserved. After the secona public hearing is held, the CUP can then be granted 'in perpetuity. He also stated that it would be inappropriate for the Commission to grant a dispensation that has not been granted to others. Public Hearing Closed as no one spoke in favor or against applicant. . -!l . Planning Commission Minutes of 4/21/82 Page 4 Chairman Covington remarked to staff that a Police Department report was included regarding the applicant, but not one from the Fire Department. Staff replied that the Fire Department checks all City Business License applications. Commissioner Gilkerson moved to adopt Resolution #1258, Commissioner Goldenberg seconded, and the motion 'passed unanimously. D. Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA-2-82_ A zoning text amendment eliminating any reference ,;to;;the number,. of. stori es, in the height all o\'lance in the residential area of Surfsiae. Staff report presented by Mr. Antos. Chairman Covington asked if it was still possible under the present wording for someone on the beach side to add another floor as long as they do not go beyond 35 feet, even though it might impact the view. Mr. Antos stated that every single residential building in Surfside can be at 35 ft. and that all new construction in Surfside since 1978 has been at the 35 ft. height, and that some owners in A row have added a third floor to go up to the 35 ft. height. . Public Hearing Opened and Closed. Director Danielson added that there was a meeting two nights ago with Surfside and the Fire Department and the Chief Building Inspector with regard to fire safety. The present use of the Reinhard Ladders has presented some problems as they become stiff from lack of use and the Fire Department has refused to accept them as an acceptable means of an access or exit. She indicated that one of the results of that meeting was an offer that homes be completely sprinkled, but that there would probably be a plea to have the sprinkler system on the same water system, not a separate one. , Chairman Covington stated that in light of the recent fire disaster in Anaheim, could the City,p1ace certain requirements for fire safety in that area. Staff replied that the City of Los Angeles recently passed an ordinance that wood shingles could not be used in outlying areas, but because there was such'a hue and cry, the ordinance was repealed. It is within the power of a City to ask for certain conditions regarding bull di ng. , Chai 11l1an Covington asked if it was appropriate for the Planning Comr.1ission to evaluate possible high risk areas in the City and suggest recommendations for the correction and elimination of risk in those areas. . Commissioner Jessner stated that he was also concerned with regard to the wood shingles on the sides of many homes in Surfside. Staff replied that since 1976, all wood shingles have been required to have 1 hour' of protection behind the wood shingles. Staff also stated that it would be better to make a recommendation to the Fire Department with regard to finding high risk fire hazard,areas in the City so that they may go before the Council for corrective action. Commissioner Gilkerson moved to adopt Resolution #1259 and Commissioner Jessner seconded the motion which passed unanimously. . . .' Planning Commission Minutes of 4/21/82 Page 5 Report was given on the Seal Beach Trailer Park. Chairman Covington stated that staff did an outstanding job on the report. Staff indicated that time limitations for permits were established by Uniform Building Code. As long as an inspection is called for within the correct time period, a permit is still valid. If a permit lapses, the applicant will not be able to get the permit reissued, the work already done must revert , back to correct code. Director Danielson mentioned that the trailer park had received prize money for having innovative ideas and that money was being used to install new wa1 kways. . Resolution honoring Mary Leibert's service on the Planning Commission was introduced. Chairman Covington asked that specific projects that Mary had worked on be added to the resolution. Commissioner Gilkerson moved to adopt the resolution with the addition of specific projects, Commissioner Goldenberg seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Director Danielson mentioned in her report to Commission, that Mr. Supple has indicated that he will make an announcement at next Monday's Council meeting as to his appointment to the Planning Commission. ' It was also mentioned that the City Manager is preparing a letter indicating the City I s pos iti on of ,support for the Ponderosa proj ect. The City Council has delayed appointing a Citizen Participation Commission until the new Council comes in. A consultant has been hired with regard to the DWP property to be paid for by the Coastal Conservancy and DWP. Requests for Qualifications will go out followed by a Request for Proposals. l'leeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. .R:5S. ..e, Q~~p-i Recording Secretary