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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1970
The Planning Commission oittne City of Seal Beach met in regular session on
Wednesday, January 7, 1970, in the Council Chambers at the City Administration
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Present:
Absent:
Barton, Crowley, Knapp, Lanning, Morris
None
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barton at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Knapp led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1969 were approved as presented.
1. Public Hearing - John Lam~, V-1-70
Mr. Lamb, 715 Balboa Ave., requested a variance to permit an addition to an
existing structure that would encroach 3~ feet into the rear yard. Public Hearing
opened. It was pointed out that the ~ot was irregularly shaped and difficult to
conform to standard requirements. No protests were received. Hearing closed.
Staff presented photographs of the rear of the lot for information. Mr. Barton
moved to approve the variance since it would cause no significant change and not
be detrimental to the neighborhood or zone. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed
unanimously. Resolution No. 391.
2. Public Hearing - Proposed rezoning, CZ-1-70
A proposal to rezone property located easterly of the San Gabriel River and
southerly of Marina Drive was initiated by the Planning Commission. This
property is owned by the City of Long Beach and abuts an area presently being
developed as a "Seaport Village" by that City. The portion of the development
lying within the City of Seal Beach to be used for parking and landscaping.
Public hearing opened. No written communication or comments by persons in the
audience were received. Hearing closed. Discussion followed with the staff
recommending the C-1 Zone as the most logical and compatible with the adjoining
property. Mr. Crowley moved to approve the C-1 Zone and recommend its adoption
by the City Council. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution
No. 392.
3. Other Business
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Staff reported that Councilmen Fuhrman had requested a study of the code require-
ment for minimum square footage of dwelling units. After discussion, the
Commission felt the Code should not be revised to meet the unusual development
(such as the R & B complex).
Mr. Barton requested the staff pursue study of amenities, lot coverage, etc. ior
variables and include it on the next agenda.
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 P.M.
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Lois Arnold
Recording Secretary