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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1971-03-17 . . . . e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 17. 1971 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday. March 17. 1971. in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Salute to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dorr, Knarp. Lanning. O'Toole. Ripperdan None The minutes of the meeting of March 3. 1971 were approved as corrected. 1. Public Hearings A. Mr. & Mrs. N. Glatman (R. H. Brodie), V-3-7l Mr. & Mrs. Glatman. 3931 Sunflower St., requested a variance to permit the addition of a family roOM and sundeck to an existing structure which would encroach 3'6" into the rear yard. The applicants and their authorized representative, Mr. Brodie. were present. No protests. written or oral, were received. Discussion followed regarding the necessity for the proposed room size. Staff recommended that a room 14'6" x 24' should be ample size without any encroachment. Mr. Glatman explained proposed use would include wet bar and billiard table which required 18' width. He added that he had discussed the plans with his neighbors and they had no objections. The Chairman explained that the Commission cannot grant variances for convenience, the applicant must show hardship and unusual conditions. Mr. Brodie stated that the shape of the lot and the curvature of the street caused the residence to be situated 27'8" from the front property line instead of the 20' setback the other homes in the area have. Consequently. the rear yard was much smaller than others. Miss Dorr explained the purpose of the Code and conditions considered in establishing the requirements. She also was concerned about establishing a precedent. Dr. Torem. 3960 Rose St., concurred with Miss Dorr and also stated there was approximately a one foot difference in elevation between Sunflower and Rose Streets with homes on the Sunflower frontage appearing higher. Mr. Ripperdan suggested there were other ways to solve the problem by redesign and still meet the minimum requirements. After further discussion, the applicant agreed to submit revised 'plans and the Chsirman ordered the hearing continued until the next meetin~. B. Harry L. and Sara E. Milledge, V-4-7l Mr. and Mrs. Milledge, 4724 Dogwood Ave.. request a variance to permit the construction and location of a wood frame storage building into a portion of the sideyard setback with less than the required distance between a main building and accessory building. The proposal would have l' between the proposed building and the fence and 2'10" between the buildings. A letter signed by six neighboring property owners was submitted indicating their approval of the request. Mr. and Mrs. Milledge were present and the hearing was opened. No protests were received. The applicant explained the building was to be used for motorcycle storage and he was unaware the location was in violation until advised by the City Building Inspector. Mr. Knapp asked why it could not be located in the rear and Mr. Milledge stated it would be inconvenient. Hearing closed. Discussion followed regarding safety factors to be considered and precedence that might be established. The Commission had no objection to the appearance of the building, but felt its location very unsatisfactory and a safety hazard as well as restricting light and air. Mrs. Lanning moved to deny V-4-71 on the basis it would establish an undesirable precedent. Seconded by Miss Dorr and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 524. Secretary advised Mr. Milledge of his right of appeal. . . e C. Michael Comminos, UV-2-7l Mr. Comminos requested the renewal of a Use Variance to permit a restaurant with cocktail lounge and entertainment in the C-l Zone on a permanent basis at 1600 Pacific Coast Highway. Mr. Comminos was present and the hearing opened. Mrs. Stegen, 331 16th. asked what kind of entertainment was planned and was advised that no change was planned from the present one organist or one pianist. Miss Dorr read the conditions imposed on UV-2-70 for information. The Secretary read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. 326 16th St.. opposinR any change in the operation but indicating approval if the Ranch House operation continued as is. Mrs. Leddy, 332 16th, commended Mr. Comminos on his operation and stated her concern was with additional entertainment and felt the approval should be for a specific period of time to prevent deterioration of the operation. Mr. Leddy asked why permanent approval had not been given previously. He was advised the limited approval was to protect the neighborhood and allow periodic review. Discussion of time period needed for review. Mr. Knapp moved to approve UV-2-7l for renewal of the Use Variance for a period of two years solely for Mr. Comminos and not transferable with dancing excluded in the normal course of business. Use Variance will not become effective until ratified by the City Council. Mr. Ripperdan seconded and it passed unanimously. Resolution No. 525. Mr. Comminos thanked the Commission for their consideration and hoped that two additional years of ' continued good operation might enable him to have permanent approval.' 2. No oral communications . 3. No written communications 4. Unfinished Business . Secretary advised that the plan review for Edwin Parks, PR-7-7l. continued from the last meeting had been withdrawn by Mr. Parks. Secretary presented revised letter to the General Plan Review Committee and the Commission approved it for submission. 5. New Business A resolution from the Orange County Board of Supervisors regarding adoption of a uniform sign code was presented. Mr. Neprud reported on the status of this proposal with information supplied by Supervisor Baker's office. Mr. Neprud reported on steps taken to abate parking of automobiles for sale at the southeast corner of 5th St. and Pacific Coast Highway. Miss Dorr advised she had attended the S.C.P.C. meeting at West Covina and reported on the program of landscaping and especially trees resistant to smog. She will follow up to acquire more information. She recommended speeding up the tree planting program and suggested a letter be submitted to the Environmental Quality Control Board regarding this. Mr. O'Toole requested the staff provide information on similar applications whether approved or denied along with staff report. . e . Mr. Neprud reported on a review of tandem parking that had been approved and installed. In the few locations where construction has been completed all spaces appear to be used. Mrs. Lanning requested a way be found to get people to understand there are Codes and prevent them constructing additions. etc. in violation. Mr. Neprud advised a leaflet had been prepared and presented to commercial businesses when they applied for business licenses. It is difficult to contact all residential properties. Staff to investigate a method, possibly through news releases. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ~~.~ La s Arnold Recording Secretary . .