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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1984-03-07 'ii' ." .' '~,','. .." SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA City Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, California The Seal Beach Planning Commission meets in session every first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. If you wish to address the Commission on any particular public hearing item, the Chairman will call lor pUblic testimony first for those ~n favor of the project, and second, for those who are not in favor. When you see that the speaker's position in the center of the room is unoccupied, step up to the microphone and when recognized by the Chairman, speak directly into the microphone by first stating your name and address clearly and distinctly for the records. State your business as clearly and succinctly as possible and then wait a moment to see if the Commissioners have any questions in regard to your comments or questions. If there are no other questions or comments, return to your seat so that the next person may address the Commission. If you wish to address the Commission on matters other than public hearings, the agenda . provides for that time when the Chairman asks for comments from the pUblic. Address the Commission in the same manner as stated for pUblic hearings, always stating your name and address first. J'# MARCH 7, 1984 ~ext Resolution #1317 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes of February 15, 1984 4. Public Hearings: a. VARIANCE 1-84 Resolution #1311 & 1312 Tentativ~ Parcel Map 83-1008 Negative Declaration 2-84 A request to create a new lot with less then the required width and lot size, located on the north side of Ocean Avenue approximately 142.5 feet west of the centerline of 6th Street (507 Ocean Avenue). Applicant: Paul Calvo Owner: Albert J. Brown b. VARIANCE 2-84 Resolution #1313 A request to exceed the maximum total square footage of signage located at the southeasterly corner of Seal Beach-Los Alamitos Blvd. & Lampson Avenue (12800 Seal Beach Blvd.). Applicant E.L. Kei1 Less~e: Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), Owner: Bixby Ranch Company c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 3-84 Resolution #1314 A request for off-sale beer and wine within 100 feet of residentially zoned property located on a floating fuel dock within the Huntington Harbor Channel in Seal Beach, 10 feet north of the of the Huntington Beach-Seal Beach border adjacent to 15922 Pacific Coast Highway. Applicant: D.R. Nuss Owner: Miller/Nahas d. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5-84 Resolution #1315 & 1316 Tentative Parcel Map 83-1002 A request to convert an existing duplex into two condominium units located on the west side of 2nd Street approximately 80 feet south of the centerline of Central Way (127 2nd Street). Applicant: Paul Calvo . Owner: Joyce Ross 7. Commi ss i on Requests 8. Oral Communications 9. Commission Communications 10. Report from Secretary 11. Adjournment .~ MINUTES OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1984 The Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, March 7, 1984 in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Chairman Goldenberg and the pledge to the flag was led by Commissioner Murphy. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also present: Chairman Goldenberg Commissioners Jessner, Murphy, Covington (arrived 8:20 p.m.) Perrin (Letter received from Com. Perrin indicates he will be absent March and Apri 1, 1984.) John Baucke, Principal Planner COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 1984 Jessner moved, second by Murphy, to approve minutes of February 15, 1984 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldenberg, Jessner, Murphy None Perrin Covington (not as yet arrived) Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCE 1-84, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #83-1008, NEG. DECLARATION 2-84 The Principal Planner reported this variance was a request to create a new lot with less than the required width and lot side, located at 507 Ocean Avenue. It was noted that the applicant is requesting to merge Lot 5 and the west half of Lot 6 (applicant owns both lots), allowing only one single family home on each lot and clearing the illegality of the west half of Lot 6 (due to fact it had never been recorded when divided into two equal share by court action before 1940). It was further noted that there are legal grounds for a variance for this particular request, that it is compatible with the existing development and zoning and is consistent with our General Plan. " Goldenberg inquired if the owners of surrounding lots were notified of this public hearing. Staff replied all adjacent lot owners were notified of hearing. Jessner stated that the structure on the lot line itself must be removed. Staff replied that the applicant volunteered to remove it, but that a condition could so stipulate in the approval. Public hearing opened and closed as no one spoke in favor nor in opposition to this variance request. Res. #1311 Commissioner Jessner asked that a fourth condition be added which stated that' "pri or to appro va 1 of fi na 1 map, Shed B on Lot #6 sha 11 be removed. Jessner moved to adopt amended resolution, Murphy seconded. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldenberg, Jessner, Murphy None Perrin Covington(not arrived yet) Motion Carried Res. #1312 Jessner moved to adopt resolution, Murphy seconded. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: . Goldenberg, Jessner, Murphy None Perrin Covington Motion Carried . Planning Commission Minutes of March 7, 1984 Page 2 VARIANCE 2-84, ARCO STATION, 12800 SEAL BEACH BLVD., RESOLUTION NO. 131~ Atlantic Richfield Station is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum total square footage of signage at the service station located at 12800 Seal Beach Boulevard. Staff noted that 1) the site fronts on two streets which are designated as Local Scenic Roadway in the General Plan, 2) the surrounding land uses are a golf course, vacant field and single family homesi 3) the buildings on the subject property are of a rustic type New England Colonial design painted white with wood shake roofing and the pump island canopies are of a New England "wooden bridge" design also white with shake roofing, 4) the City is in the process of enforcing the Sign Amortization Program which became effective January 17, 1984, 5) the zoning code specifically defines that "painted signs and supergraphics are signs", 6) the site presently contains 181 square feet of signage in excess of City code and 7) the applicant's new signage proposal contains over 1,100 sq. ft. Recommendation was to deny variance 2-84 since it would have an adverse effect on policies'of our General Plan; that existing signage adequately identifies the premises; that there are no special circumstances applicable to granting a variance; that the total signage exceeds code by a large magnitude and that the request is not consistent or compatible with architectural style of existing station or surrounding area. Public hearing opened. Earl Keil, representative for Atlantic Richfield Company, stated he had a copy of report and would like his field engineer to respond. Richard Koleur, field engineer for ARCO stated he felt staff was erroneously including the proposed fascia of the building as signage. He also stated that State law requires some signage on fuel tanks such as "No Smoking", "Stop Motor", and "Flammable", etc. Staff responded that applicant is presently below code for these signs and these signs are not counted in the total square footage provision. -- Questioning by Commissioner Murphy determined that fascia of the building with supergraphics on it was a long fabric panel made by 3M who makes the other signs for ARCO and that the entire panel was illuminated. It was then determined that this fascia supergraphic should be included as a sign due to illumination and use of colors to attract attention. Mr. Covington asked staff for a definition of supergraphics, which was then given as "writing or printing on a flat surface which uses colors or words to a higher quantity, quality or degree so as to give a visual impression, to attract attention, to stand out from the building. Jerri West, 1201 Electric Avenue spoke in opposition to the variance as a concerned citizen and also indicated that as a member of ,the Downtown Task Force, that it was the concensus of the Task Force to suggest to Council a modification of the sign ordinance as it is now too lenient and more stringent requirements should be made. Ms. West asked staff how long would it take this business to comply with our present sign law. Staff replied that it presently is performing a survey and will be sending out notices in a few weeks. Public hearing closed. e Mr. Covington gave some background on the original sign ordinance adopted in 1978 which became effective 5 years later on January 17, 1984. He stated many public hearings were held ,and enough time given for changes to occur during that five year period, and the ordinance was a consensus of input given at that time. He further stated that the sign ordinance we now have may not be as strict as some cities presently have due to five year time lapse.. Commissioner Murphy moved to adopt resolution, Jessner seconded. AYES: Goldenberg, Murphy,Jessner NOES: None ABSENT: Perrin ABSTAIN: Covington Applicant was told they have 10 days from this day to appeal decision to City Council. . Planning Commission Minutes of March 7, 1984 Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 3-84, 127 SECOND STREET, RESOLUTION NO. 1314 Staff indicated this CUP was a request for off-sale beer and wine within 100 feet of residentially-zoned property located on a floating fuel dock within the Huntington Harbor Channel in Seal Beach. Staff requested that the a condition be placed to have the customer physically get out of his craft to make the purchase so the operator of the store can determine whether the customer is in the condition to make purchase. Commissioner asked if residents of multi-family units were notified of this hearing; staff replied they were noticed. It was further determined that the operator, not the City, incurs any liability when selling beer or wine to a customer who is in no condition to make such a purchase and an accident occurs. Commissioner Covington asked that condition #5 be modified to state "No sale of alcoholic beverages shall occur after 30 minutes past sunset." He further asked to modify condition #3 to "That there shall be no alcoholic beverage advertising display devices." Public hearing opened and closed as no one spoke in favor nor in opposition to this conditional use permit request. Res. #1314 Commissioner Covington moved to adopt amended resolution; Commissioner Murphy second. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldenberg, Jessner, Murphy, Covington None Perrin Motion Carried e CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5-B4, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #83-1002, RESOLUTION #1315 The Principal Planner reported that the applicant is requesting conversion of an existing duplex into a two-unit condominium. Applicant had previously received approval from the Planning Commission for the same request (conversion of two 2-unit apartments into condominiums in June, 1983), but since California Federal Savings & Loan would not sign the parcel map because the applicant's parnter refinanced his unit with another savings and loan company, the applicant is back to the Planning Commission for re-approval of her one 2-units. The property is located at 127 Second Street and is not in conformance with current zoning with regard to tandem pa~king and overdensity by .66 unit. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit and the Tentative Parcel Map with the inclusion of a condition requiring separate water meters for each unit. Engineering staff had not been aware of this section of the code in any of the recent condo conversion cases, but had now brought it to Commission's attention. The Commissioners discussed this particular condition with regard to expense to applicant. impact on City revenues. Chairman Goldenberg felt this requirement would place and undue hardship on applicants for condominium conversions. Commissioner Covington felt that staff should think of challenges and compromises that may be applicable to condominium conversions with regard to separate water meter requirement. It was determined that the Engineering staff would report to the Planning Commission regarding the code section stating need for separate water meters. Commission also indicated that a survey of other cities' policies on condominium conversion with regard to separate meters (water, gas, electric) would be appropriate at the same time. Public Hearing opened. Joyce Ross, 1109t Seal Way, the applicant for this conversion, indicated that the tenants in the present building were the same as those that resided when initial notices regarding condo conversion were given. Those notices. she stated, were on file with the City. 'She also indicated opposition to the water meter condition as all other condo conversions in the past did not require that condition. Commission Covington stated that laws cannot be ignored once the Commission becomes aware of them. Further discussion ensued regarding the water meter requirement by both Chairman Goldenberg and Commissioner Covington. e '-"- Planning Commission Minutes of March 7, 1984 Page 4 .\ Public hearing closed. Commissioner Covington asked that this public hearing be continued until staff has the opportunity to prepare a report on that particular section of the code which states separate water meters are necessary and how it applies to condominium conversions. Commissioner Murphy second. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldenberg, Covington, Jessner, Murphy None Perrin Motion Carried COMMISSION REQUESTS Commissioner Jessner asked for update on Hellman property, DWP property and State Lands parcel. Staff replied that regarding Hellman, a new interest was considering picking up the Tentative Tract Map but nothing had been done yet. Mr. Baucke indicated he would check into expiration date of lease of the State Lands parcel, and further noted that no action has been taken on the DWP property. Mr. Baucke also indicated that Bixby Ranch ,Company has requested at least a 60 days continuance to gather EIR documentation. REPORT FROM SECRETARY Mr. Baucke presented to the Commission a code amendment regarding building height limits, and indicated that amendment was compiled after survey of other cities' policies. It was the concensus of the Commissioners to accept the code amendment and bring back for a public hearing in April, 1984. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. 8' ~ ...R{;. ~. Recording Secretary . .. . .' March 7, 1984 Mr. M. Goldenberg, Chairman ,Seal Beach Planning Commission Seal Beach, California Dear Chairman Goldenberg: Due to'my involvement in the Seal Beach Volunteer Firefighters, I have been required to attend a class for the Orange County Fire Department. Hopefully these classes will conclude by the end of April or the first part of May, and I ask to be excused from the meetings I will miss during this time. Sincerely, -'--------- . ~<l " /----~.-. .-~~~ (' j' ( ~______/ . ~'" .~_. L_"-- .~- ~X (,/r\~ (, . ",--_,./C 2/ t. '-, Todd M. 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