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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1971-04-21 . . . . e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 21, 1971 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, April 21, 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 Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent: Dorr, Lanning, Knapp, O'Toole, Ripperdan None The minutes of the meeting of Apr1l 7, 1971 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Joseph P. Carollo, V-6-7l Mr. Carollo, 113 6th St., requested a variance for a proposed apartment buildinp, at 138 7th St., Seal Beach. Proposal requests permission to have tandem parking and a second story encroachment into the rear yard. Applicant delayed in arriving. hearing de Erred to later in the meeting. B. Robert G. West, V-7-7l Mr. West of 1201 Electric, requested a variance to permit an addition to an eX1sting single family house in the R-3 zone with a garage width of 18 feet in lieu of the required 20 feet. Hearing opened. No protests were received. Discussion on width of outside stairway. Chairman called a short recess while Uniform Building Code was checked. Meeting reconvened. The stairs conform to minimum requirements of City Code. Additional discussion regarding the height of rear fence. It was explained that measurement is taken from the higher grade and the fence is legal height from the inside. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve V-7-7l subject to the condition that a Land Use Agreement be executed limiting the property to a single dwelling unit. Seconded by Miss Dorr and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 530. A. Joseph P. Carollo, V-6-7l (continued) Mr. Carollo arrived and the hearing was opened fur discussion. Mr. Salem, 141 Dolphin, asked about the parking arrangement and objected to the proposal. Mr. Lower. 140 6th St., objected to tandem parking as a subterfuge. Discussion regarding density versus value of the lots in the ocean area of the City. Mr. Neprud reported that existing tandem parking is under surveillance and if it proved to be satisfactory, it could be amended into the Code. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp mvved to approve V-6-7l subject to execution of a Land Use Agreement stipulating that the parking remain open for vehicles only, and subject to the modification of the doorway of the first floor unit and engineering conditions. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution 531. C. Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 572 (Fences) and Ordinance No. 628 (Zoning), Vision Clearance, Alley or Alley and Street Intersections. A proposed ordinance was presented to provide for elimination of potential hazardous conditions. The hearing was opened and the secretary gave an explanation that this applied to fences, walls and hedges and excluded structures. He also explained the hazards, and the increase in alley traffic due to restriction of curb cuts. It was further discussed whether walls, etc. under 42" would be allowed. . . . e e Rita Flint, 210 13th St., asked if a wall had been constructed under permit would have to be removed. Mr. Edwin Owen, 401 Central, suggested that it be determined if a problem existed before acting. Ron Jessner, 322 11th, f,lt there was no problem, and if the ordinance is passed, it should not apply to existing fences. Arthur Brown, 212 14th St., also questioned the potential danger and felt the cost of relocation of walls and fences too great for what would be accomplished. Henry Espoy, Seal Way, said his fences enclosed trash cans and improve the appearance, and that improving vision could create another-hazard by increased speed. Mr. Salem, 141 Dolphin, felt this proposal needs coordination with parking on-street, improved parking enforcement and commended the Commission for an attempt to improve conditions. He was also concerned that telephone and power poles would still obstruct vision. Mrs. Murray, 1017 Seal Way, was happy the Commission is interested in safety and requested they recommend more stop siRns. Kris Lindstrom, 209 Ocean, felt foresight in planning necessary and was concerned about safety at 1st St. and P.C.H. with no signal. Denis Morgan, 301 13th, would like a minimum height that could be used to screen trash cans. The hearing was continued until May 5 and the Commission will consider all matters brought up. Mrs. Owen asked why no notices were sent to the Bridgeport area. Secretary explained the different conditions and widths of alleys. 2. Oral Communications Mrs. Owen, 401 Central, requested the above proposed ordinance be dropped as it would be a hardship on people. ~ Don Salem, 141 Dolphin, stated the fraternity house at 14th and Electric se~, to continue although illegal with trash, noise and parking problems. The , ~ staff was directed to follow up on this problem. Denis Morgan, 301 13th, presented a letter and read it asking for an overcrossing at 12th And P.C.ll. instead of a traffic signal. Secretary to discuss this concept with the City Engineer. 3. Written Communications A communication from the Law Revision Commission was received with suggestions and recommendations regarding off-street parking, parking districts and abatement of non-conformitties. Secretary requested time to research and inventory non- conforming structures and also consult with the City Attorney regarding amortization. Staff directed to prepare a letter of acknowledgement to the Law Revision Commission. A copy of a letter from Reno Lorenz to the City Council regarding the appeal of Mr. & Mrs. Milledge was received. Secretary reported that the Council had upheld the Commission's decision. 4. Unfinished Business Secretary requested this item be included with his report. 5. New Business A. Donna Snead, PR-12-7l Applicant submitted plans for a room addition at 321 12th St. with exterior access only. She indicated it was for use by her mother and was willing to execute a Land Use Agreement limiting the number of units. She also said an interior door e e . would require traffic to pass through an existing bedroom. Miss Dorr reported on visiting the site that the location and existing walls would discourage the use as a second unit. Mr. Knapp moved to approve PR-12-7l subject the execution of a Land Use Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 532. 6. Secretary's Report Mr. Neprud reported that he had been researching the possitiility of architectural review of exterior painting. The City Attorney is to advise him on legality. He also asked for clarification.when parking is the only non-conformity if a variance application is necessary for a property owner to make minor improvements with no structural alteration, in particular. the addition of a sundeck. The consensus of opinion was unenclosed areas would not be considered. The staff to prepare a resolution of policy regarding this. Mr. Neprud also asked for clarification regarding of prohibition of filing for a variance on the same property within one year from a denial. One case pending now is the same property, but different request. Chairman determined that application could be accepted. Secretary requested clarification of whether eaves should be included in the calculation for lot coverage. Balconies and stairs were previously determined as part of the structure. Staff recommended that eaves up to 30" be excluded. Staff to prepare resolution. . The monthly issue of G.P.P. from the Orange County Planning Department was received. Copies of The Santa Ana, Santiago Creek River Plan were presented. The City Manager requested the Commission review the latter and if they were in agreement. adopt a resolution so indieating. Miss Dorr suggested that local citizens who participated in the development of this regional plan be invited to attend the meeting when it would be discussed. Secretary advised that the City of Los Alamitos was preparing a master plan for the Naval Air Station in the event that it becomes surplus. Proposed plan could be detrimental to Seal Beach. Staff to contact City of Los Alamitos and invite a representative to attend the next meeting to discuss their proposal. Mr. Neprud also reported that the General Plan Review Committee had completed their review of the goals in the General Plan and the Committee had been formally dissolved by the City Council. Their recommendations will be furnished to the Co~ission for review and a guide for possible revisions. Per a discussion with the City Manager, Mr. Neprud suggested possible modifications of the Code removing plan reviews and other minor applications from Commission action to permit them to devote more time to planning rather than zoning administration. Discussion followed with more consideration to be given at the next meeting. Secretary advised that the first count census figures had been received. . Mr. Ripperdan suggested that a plan should be developed for the Weapons Station in the event it should ever be declared surplus. Miss Dorr advised that the extra parking at the R & B Development is being rented to tenants and asked how this was monitored. She was advised that the City required to parking to exist, but has no control on rental. ~~a~