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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1971-07-21 . . . . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 21, 1971 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beaeh met in regular session in the Couneil Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Salute to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dorr, Knapp, Lanning, O'Toole, Ripperdan None ' The minutes of July 14, 1971, were approved as presented. I. Election of Officers Since no action had been taken by the Couneil on the expired term, the Commission proeeeded with eleetion of offieers. Mrs. Lanning nomin~ted, seconded by Miss Dorr. Mr. Knapp for reelection sinee he had not served a full term. He was unanimously approved. Miss Dorr nominated Mr.. Ripperdan for reelection as Vice Chairman and he was unanimously approved. 2. Demonstration of DuPark System The Secretary advised of the rescheduling of a demonstration of the DuPark System on August 4th at 7:00 P..M. 3.. Publie Hearing A. Mr.. L. Buffehr (R. J. Brodie), V-13-71 Mr. Buffehr, 3751 Oleander, represented by Mr. Brodie, 3881 Rose St., requested a variance to permit an extension from the existing garage for use as a hobby room which would encroach into the front yard setback. Applicant questioned whether a hobby room or storage room for hobby equipment should be considered as living quarters since the garage area itself ean be enlarged under the code. Seeretary read definitions of a "garage" and "aceessory building." Mr. Buffehr stated he had originally planned to remove the existing rear wall but found that the demolition would be very costly and felt that leaving the wall in place would be beneficial for its fire deterrent qualities. Mr. Brodie advised he had eonferred with the Building Inspector and was assured that no variance was necessary. He also stated that setting the addition baek four feet would defeat the arehiteetural appearanee. Hearing closed. General discussion by Commissioners followed. It was felt that leaving the existing wall was more desirable than removing it. It was pointed out where it is possible to adhere to the code, it must be done. Variances ean only be granted where hardship exists. The Secretary explained the various determinations that could be made and the effects of each. Mr.. Knapp moved to grant the request. The motion died for 1aek of a seeond. Mr. Ripperdan moved to deny the request sinee no hardship is shown. Seconded by Miss Dorr. After additional discussion, the vote was: Ayes: Noes: Dorr, Lanning, O'Toole, Ripperdan, Knapp Motion carried. Resolution 553. Mr. Brodie commented he had tried working with the City to avoid problems and was getting poor information. e . . 4. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 5. Written Communieations A letter was reeeived from Macro Synetic Systems regarding a proposed San Pedro ~ airport. Discussion was deferred until the Seeretary's report. A letter was received from the Orange County Grand Jury acknowledging the Commission's letter. 6. New Business A. Mobil Oil Corporation (General Maintenance Co.), PR-24-7l Mobil Oil Corporation, through their authorized agent General Maintenance Co., presented plans for the installation of a 3'7" x 3'7" illuminated pole sign reading "self serve" at a service station located at 1224o Seal Beaeh Blvd. The additional sign would not exceed the allowable square footage. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the plans as submitted. Seconded by Miss Dorr and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 554. B. Lakewood Rancho and Los Coyotes Land Co., (QRS Cor.), PR-25-7l . Lakewood Rancho &; Los Coyotes Land Co., through their authorized agent QRS Corp., presented plans for a proposed new identification sign replacing an existing sign at the Crocker Bank in Rossmoor Center. The bank name has been ehanged fram Croeker Citizen's National Bank to Crocker Bank and the sign area will be reduced. They are changing signs on a statewide basis. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the plans as presented. Seeonded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 555. C. Tam Lewis (K. Janet Miller), PR-26-71 K. Janet Miller, representing Tam Lewis, presented plans for a proposed triangular roof mounted sign at 603 Marina Dr. construeted of marine plywood and illuminated by spot lights. There would be no flashing lights or movement of sign. Mr. Ripperdan suggested the plywOOd be strapped and edges eovered for protection. Miss Dorr moved to approve the plans. Seeonded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 556. 7 . Report from Secretary Information was furnished from Don Green, president of Macro Synetic Systems, who is in process preparing a feasibility study of a San Pedro Bay airport. A resentati v was scheduled to be present. Staff will eontaet the cODII.Pit:!;ee.ndnd request a representative attend the next meeting. If a eommittment ean be obtained, staff would prepare a press release to advise the interested residents. A copy of Assembly Bill 2777 regarding this airport was also furnished. Secretary advised of staff procedure to proeeed with revisions to the General Plan. He also distributed copies of the law governing General Plan requirements. fram "Save Our Coast" committee . e . Mr. Ripperdan expressed concern over Mr. Buffehr and Mr. BrOdie's eomplaint that they receive poor information from the Building Department. Chairman requested the staff to investigate this and try to eorrect any problem. Miss Dorr ealled attention to news clippings regarding a new County ordinance requiring burglarproof locks and a letter to the editor from the Mayor of Culver City regarding the 1965 Quimby Aet. Staff was requested to report on the possibility of installing red curbs at alley interseetions. Flashing sign inside window at the record shop on Pacific Coast Highway was discussed. Mrs. Lanning asked about getting trees replanted that were removed along Seal Beach Blvd. Staff will contact Public Works in this regard. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ~'... G,c... ... Lois Arnold Recording Secretary Jl. . .