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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1982-05-05 fi MINUTES OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION OF MAY 5, 1982 The Planning Commission of Seal Beach met in regular , session on Wednesday, May 5, 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: Commissioners Gilkerson, Goldenberg, Jessner, Smith and Chairman Covington STAFF: Director Danielson, Planning Associate Antos The minutes of the April 21st meeting were considered, with Commissioner Jessner making a minor change. Minutes were approved with Commissioner Smith abstaining. Chairman Covington took this opportunity to give official recognition to the new Planning Commissioner, Mr. Asa Smith. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA-3-82 - A zoning text amendment to permit veterinary out-patient clinics in the C-1, Service Commercial Zone. . Public Hearing opened. Staff report presented by Mr. Antos. No person spoke in favor; none against. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Jessner asked if veterinary out-patient clinics would have to apply for a conditional use permit if this amendment was approved. Staff replied that under this proposed amendment, there would not be a conditional use permit process. Veterinary out-patient clinics would only have to meet the requirements for that type of clinic in the zone, i.e., no kenneling, no outside activities, all medical activities taking place in an enclosed building. Commissioner Jessner then asked if this type of clinic could be put in any C-1 shopping center, He noted that his concern was that some businesses might not be compatible with a veterinary out-patient clinic, such as restaurants. Staff replied that since all veterinary out-patient clinics would operate in an enclosed building, there should be no problem. Health Department regulations regarding restaurants are concerned with interior of restaurants rather than surrounding neighbors. Chairman Covington asked if staff could explain the rationale for using a CUP process in the past regarding veterinary out-patient clinics. Staff replied that its use was to retain some measure of control over those types of businesses. . ~ . Planning Commission May 5, 1982 Page 2 Minutes Commissioner Jessner asked if this change in the zoning text came about because of some business showing an interest. Staff replied that there was an interest shown. Chairman Covington stated that he was hesitant to permit this amend- ment and,e1iminate the CUP. Also, since other veterinary out-patient clinics had to comply with the CUP process, he felt uneasy changing procedures which would not require other applicants to compete on the same basis. Also he felt that the letter of the law might be met but the spirit of the law might be compromised. He felt that the CUP process provided some reasonable control to allow citizens access to public hearings if they felt that a veterinary out-patient clinic might harm their businesses. Commissioner Jessner agreed with Chairman Covington's statement. Director Danielson felt that by approving the amendment, the healthy commercial aspect of the community would be encouraged. She also felt that these types of clinics were of a very professional body with a clientele which follows them much the same as a medical doctor. In that respect, veterinary out- patient clinics would not appear to be on a competitive basis. ' . Chairman Covington stated that even when veterinary out-patient clinics are well run, the public may feel that it is disagreeable or unreasonable to have them located near some types of business such as restaurants. He felt there was an obligation to retain the CUP process. Director Danielson felt that it would be penalizing one type of professional body by having them go through the CUP process. She also asked the Commission if they might come up with another type of system so it would not be necessary to charge a fee, therefore not discouraging this type.of business; ,She felt that a Planning Determination could be made which might require permission from shopping centers and surrounding businesses before a veterinary out-patient clinic could, open business in a C-1 zone. . Chairman Covington suggested that the public hearing be continued to allow staff to deliberate on other possibilities. Commissioner Goldenberg pre- ferred to find a method whereby businesses next to proposed veterinary out-patient clinics would have the opportunity to voice their opinion. Public Hearing continued. Director Danielson noted that a report had been made to City Council regarding inability to expand the target area. It was found that Leisure l~orld was not amenable to this type of action because of their having mutua1s. It was noted that the report was not djscussed with residents of Leisure World and that Councilman Supp1 e was riot in favor of Lei sure Wor1 d property bei ng placed in :the target area. Chairman Covington asked if the State proposition which allowed stock cooperatives of the e1der1y'to obtain loans on their unit would apply to the HCD program? . Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1982 Page 3 Staff replied that HCD is Federal criteria with the regulations ,designed to address American manufacturing belt urban areas rather than California residential developments. It was pointed out that the proposition was California State rather than Federal. Director Danielson also noted that Councilman Supple appointed Mr. Asa Smith to the Planning Commission. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ~ ~. ~, ~-/ Recording Secretary . .