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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1970-08-05 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 1970 The P1ann1ng Commiss10n of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, August 5, 1970, 1n the Counc11 Chambers at the City Admin1stration BU1lding. The meeting was opened at 7:40 P.M. by Cha1rman Knapp and Vice Chairman Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Chairman advised the audience of the procedures and their rights. Present: Absent: Knapp, Lann1ng, Morris Crowley The minutes of the meeting of July 15, 1970, were approved. Mr. Crowley's absence was excused. 1. Pub11c Hearing - Mark Taper (Mob11 011 Co.), V-14-70 Mob11 011 Co. as the authorized agent for ~he property owner requested a var1ance to perm~t 1nsta11at10n of a new 1dent1ficat10n sign for their station located at the northwesterly corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. The proposal is a rotat1ng free-standing sign, 5' x 12' in S1ze and 30' h1gh. Mr. Jim Grow was present as representative of the sign company. No protests were rece~ved. It was p01nted out that the rotation would encroach 1nto the State H1ghway right- of-way. Signs over the he1ght l1m1t and rotating or f1ash1ng have been discouraged for several years. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to deny the Variance. Seconded by Mr. Morr1s and passed unan1mous1y by the members present. Reso1ut~on No. 465. A d1scussion on the Plan Rev1ew PR-38-70 for the Mob11 sign was held. Mr. Knapp moved to grant Plan Rev1ew PR-38-70 for the sign subm1tted 1nstal1ed as a stationary s1gn in 11eu of rotating and with the overall height of 25 feet. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unan1mous1y by the members present. Resolution No. 466. 2. Pub11c Hearing - B1xby Ranch Co., CP-6-70 B1xby Ranch Co., represented by Wayne Ferrell, requested a eond1tiona1 Use Permit to allow the sale of beer at the Old Ranch Tenn1s Club, 3900 Lampson Ave. Hear1ng opened. There were no comments from the aud1ence but a wr1tten communication was rece1ved from Shape11 Industries, owner of the adJacent property, indicat1ng no objection to the granting of the permit. He~r1ng closed. Mrs. Lann1ng moved to approve the Cond1tiona1 Use Permit as ~ubm1tted. Seconded by Mr. Morr1s and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 467. 3. Public Hearing - Bernard Solomon, V-15-70 (Concurrent cons1deration of Tentative Tract Map No. 7264) Mr. Solomon, 3106 E. Willow, Long Beach, presented plans for a proposed condominium of 54 units to be located at the southeast corner of Montecito Rd. and Rossmoor Center Way. VariancesQwere requested to permit a 9'8" encroachment 1nto a portion of the exterior sideyard, a 1'6" encroachment 1nto a port10n of the inter10r sideyard, and a 3' balcony 1ntrusion into the front yard. It was pointed out that lot coverage exceeds the maximum 50% allowable and a subsequent variance app1~cat10n will be submitted. The Tentative Map for Tract 7264 consisting of a single lot was also submitted for concurrent considerat10n and approval. Mr. Solomon made a presenttation of the proposal and d1sp1ayed an artist's drawing. lIe gave the background for th1s development, F.H.A. requirements, price range, amen1t1es, unit S1zes and park1ng space and structure. He stated the need for encroachments was to break the straight line effect and 1mprove the aesthetic appearance. A sW1mming pool and three recreation rooms are also furnished on the first level. No protests were received. After general discussion, the hearing was closed. . . . e e Mr. Knapp moved to approve the var1ances for encroachments into port10ns of the sideyards and the balcony intrus10ns into the front yard. Seconded by Mrs. Lann1ng and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolut10n No. 468. Mrs. Lann1ng moved to recommend to the C1ty Counc11 the approval of the Tentative Map for Tract 7264 subject to'the eng1neer1ng condit1ons subm1tted by the Assistant C1ty Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Morr1S and passed unan1mously by the members present. Resolution No. 469. 4. Oral Communicat~ons - None 5. Written Communicat10ns A staff report was submitted to the Commission regard1ng a request by Mayor Baum to study and reV1ew fence regu1at10ns and location. Chairman ordered that the report be rece1ved and taken under subm1ss10n for further information. A letter was rece1ved from James A. Cur1ette request1ng an adv1sory opinion with regard to a land divis10n. He presently owns three lots would be 1nterested in sp11tt1ng them ~nto two lots perpend1cu1ar to the present a11gnment. Staff reported that such a sp11t would exclude any alley access tor pub11c ut111ty access to one lot as well as freezing an exist1n~ non-conform1ng 8 un1t bui1d1ng w1th 4 parking space~. After discussion with Mr.l0ur1ettelabomt~various possibilities, Mr. Knapp moved to express disapproval of a lot sp11t 1n th1s area. Seconded by Mrs. Lann1ng and passed unanimously by the members present. 6. Unf1n1shed Business An appeal, A-4-70, by John C. Morrow to the C1ty Counc11 regarding the Commiss10n denial of V-12-70 for a S1X foot fence adJacent to the front property line. A consensus of opinion was to defer action unt11 study of fence regu1at10ns. 7. New Business A. Plan Rev1ew - Gordon Logan, PR-35-70 Plans were submitted by Mr. Logan for an add1tion of a carport and converS10n of the exist1ng garage into living quarters at 312 Harvard Lane. Or1ginal plans were revised to conform to all setback requirements. Mr. Morris moved to approve the plans as rev1sed subject to engineering conditions pert1nent to s~dewa1k, curb and dr1veway. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unan1mous1y by the members present. Reso1ut1on No. 470. B. Plan Review - Rossmoor BU~1ness Center, PR-36-70 Rossmoor Business Center presented plans to remodel an eX1st1ng shop building from one to two serviee shops. No exter10r changes would be made. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the plans as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lann1ng and passed unan1mously by the members present. Resolution No. 471. C~.'rP1an ReV1ew - Dow Chemical (Seal Beach Country Club Apartments), PR-37-70 Appl1cant presented plans for temporary and permanent 1dent1ficat10ns signs for the South Bay Club development. The lower panel of the permanent sign located at the intersect10n of F1rst St. and Pac1f1c Coast Highway could restrict traff1c visibi11ty. Signs would be made of wood and i11um1nated by exter10r 1ight1ng 1nstal1ed 1n the landscaping. Mr. Morr1s moved to approve the signs w1th the lower panel deleted from the permanent sign at the intersection. Seconded by e e . Mrs. Lanning and passed unan1mous1y by the members present. Resolution No. 472. 8. Other BUS1ness Chairman Knapp expressed his regret regard1ng Mr. Barton's resignation from the Comm1ssion and directed the staff to prepare a resolution commending Mr. Barton for h~s Jears of serv1ce on the Commission and to the community. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P.M. ~ ~-A- 101s Arnold Recording Secretary . .