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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1982-11-03 .. MINUTES OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMtlISSION OF NOVEMBER 3, 1982 The Planning Commission met in regular session on Ivednesday, November 3, 1982 in the City Council Chambers oLthe City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Vice7Chairman Goldenberg at 7:35 p.m., and the pledge to the flag was led by Commissioner Jessner. PRESENT: Commissioners Goldenberg, Jessner, Perrin and Chairman Covington ABSENT: Commissioner Smith STAFF: Planning Associate Charles Antos City Manager Allen Parker The minutes of the October 6, 1982 meeting were considered and approved. Public Hearing, A. DWP Specific Plan . This item was held over from the last meeting of October 20, 1982 for which the Planning Commission did not have a quorum. The background of the DWP Specific Plan was presented by Mr. Antos. The modifications mentioned in the study session were incorporated into the plan and explained by Mr. Antos. Also included in the' Commissioner 1 s packet was a letter received by the City from the Dept. of Water & Power requesting that the City not take final action on the Specific Plan until such time as the Dept. of Water & Power is satisfied that the conditions of the Specific Plan will provide them adequate development and opportunities. It was indicated that a representative from the Dept. of Water & Power, Mr. Rufus Hightower, was present to answer any questions. Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Gordon Shank, 215 Surf Place, representing both himself and the San Gabriel Park Society stated that it was felt that the best course for the Planning Commission would be to postpone their decision on the Specific Plan. . Mr. Rufus Hightower, L.A. Dept. of Water & Power stated that the Dept. of Water & Power has an interest in proceeding with the development. In that regard, they have contracted with a consultant to advise them on these matters. This consultant provides them with the expertise they do not have in developments of this kind. He further stated that the DWP has received the Specific Plan that is proposed to be adopted and express concern over the size of the development, the height limits, the numb<':r of acreage that is to be developed, th<': park requirements, and in addition, ther use that is to be set aside 'for open space. Due to these concerns in the Specific Plan, the DWP would like to postpone the adoption of that plan until their consultant has a chance to make recommendations. Commissioner Perrin asked "hat that time frame would be and Mr. HightOl;er replied that 4 to 6 weeks after the end of the year should give them enough time. . Minutes Of P.C. Meeting 11/3/82 Page 2 Commissioner Jessner asked to what degree the consultant was going to revie" the document. Mr. HightO\,er replied that he would start from "ground zero." Mr. Hightower stated that it is felt that it is a necessary step now, rather than have it get bogged down later. Mr. Allen Parker, City Manager for Seal Beach stated that he was asking that the Specific Plan not be continued. He stated that we have been in the process of negotiations with DWP for l~ years. It was at his request that the Specific Plan was prepared mainly as a negotiating tool for the City. The Planning Commission and the City Council ought to be, in his opinion, setting law. The DWP would like to get the highest and best USe for its property. It was originally decided that the balance between park and development would be 70-30 percent. The City of Seal Beach wishes to maintain the integrity of the development. The City needs a starting point and when the Specific Plan is adopted, then it allows me to present something definite to interested developers. Mr. Gordon Shank, 215 Surf Place, stated that in light of statement made by City Manager, he would like the San Gabriel Park Society viewpoint on the Specific Plan. He "ould like to see interested citizens such as Park Society placed on architectural review board so as to have some say in the continuity of the project especially with regard to the open space development. ... After some discussion, City Manager suggested a statement to be included under conditions in the Specific Plan to say "An Advisory Committee may be established under the RDA responsible for other areas of concern that the agency may designate." Mr. Shanks stated that "hat Mr. Parker recommended would be acceptable to the Park Society. Mr. Parker also indicated that when the Coastal, Commission granted its permits, it stated that the open space will be built first. This would ensure an integral design "ith the remaining portion of the development. Mr. Covington moved to incorporate in the Specific Plan under Notes and Conditions, an item "i" which reads as follows: '_'An Advisory Committee may be established under the RDA responsible for other areas of concerns that agency may designate." The motion "as seconded and the Specific Plan "as adopted, 4-0. . .. . . Minutes Of P.C. Meeting 11/3/82 - Page 3 B. ZTA-7-82 This is a zoning text amendment to raise permitted building heights on small lots to 25 feet. Staff report presented by Mr. Antos. A letter had been received from the Orange County Fire Department stating that it was felt that the height limit not be raised due to difficulty in access for firefighters. Public Hearing opened. Mr. Steven Cook, 62 Riversea Road, spoke in favor of raising the height on the trailer park. Mrs. Morton of 153 13th spoke against allowing raising the height limitation. She felt that' with the additional building onto trailers, the park was no longer a mobile home park. Mr. Tom Costa, 78 Riversea, said that the taxes are paid by the tenants when they add on to their mobile homes. He further stated that he would like the opportunity to build what he desires on his mobile home as others in the City have the right to build onto their homes. Paul Jeffries, 8 Cottonwood Lane, stated that he is against building any higher than the way it is now. Some of the tenants who have no intention of building on to their trailers are overwhelmed by their neighbors. Mr. Jeffries showed pictures taken of existing cabanas and problems created by them. In further discussion, it was brought out that the trailer park is not divided into lots, but is a large piece of land. Property lines are only designated after a cabana is built. Chairman Covington suggested that with so many new discoveries brought out in this meeting, that the zoning text amendment be held over until the following meeting. He felt that the City would be liable for tenants losing their cabanas when they moved. He felt that it would be a moral obligation, if not a legal one. Rita Brenner, 14 Cottonwood Lane suggested that a definite time limit be placed as to the actual construction completion date of new permits. C. Quinn, 4 Cottonwood Lane, stated that the trailer park is actually a community, with the sallie problems in any small community, and he felt that Mr. Bill Dawson would be agreeable when tenants decide to move, so there should be no problem with liabilities. Public hearing will be continued until the next meeting of the Planning Commission. '~. . '. Minutes of P.C. Meeting 11-3/82 - Page 4 C. Surfside Study Area The item regarding change in the Surfside study area was presented to Commission by Mr. Antos. Perrin moved to adopt resolution, Covington seconded and resolution adopted 4-0. ::leeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m-.:,