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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1971-09-15 MINUTES OF THE PL~NG CO~~ISSION MEETING OF SEPT~~R 15. 1971 .e Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session in the Council ambers of the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Salute to the Flag. Presen t: Absent: Dorr, Knapp, Lanning, O'Toole. Ripperdan None The minutes of the September 1, 1971 meeting were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Walter A. Bowles (Thaddeus Meron). V-16-7l (cont'd) Public hearing was continued on subject application from the meeting of September 1. 1971. Mr. Galvan, architect for the application presented a single set of plans with revised parking plan to the Commission. The Chair stated that insufficient time, and number of plans prevented a responsible evaluation of the revised plans. ~lr. Galvan stated that the plans were as previously submitted with the addition of 2 parkin~ Rpaces. The chair inquired as to whether the applieant would desire a continuance to provide the Commission with ample time to study the set of plans as submitted. the applicant did not desire a continuance. . Mr. Ripperdan moved to deny approval of the variance. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. Applicant requested withdrawal of the application. niscussion followed and with unanimous consent the Commission accepted the withrlraw~ of the application. B. Robert Peterson (Charles Sherman III). V-17-7l (cont'd) Public Hearing was continued on subject application from the meeting of August 18, 1971. Charles Sherman III. 1615 Electric Avenue Seal Beach. stated that due to inability to confer with Mr. Smith, the architect on the project, who was away vacationing. he was requesting a continuance until October 6. The Chair so ordered and requested the staff to renotify the property owners of the area. C. Charles Ledbetter. V-18-7l . Public Hearing was opened on subject application. General discussion followed concerning use and purpose of enclosed patio at rear of an existing single family residence. Mrs. Shirley Pierson, 645 Bayside Drive, spoke against approval of the variance, citing the closeness of existing structures coupled with the proposed enclosed patio as having a smothering effect. Mrs. Anna Curren of 700 Island View, stated that she had no objection to the proposed patio. however, she did wish to bring to the Commission's attention that the existin~ sun deck consti- tuted an invasion of privacy and that the rear yard structures were at present very close. It was determined that Mr. Ledbetter had completed hasically all construction of the patio with the exception of enclosing it before he sought counsel of either the Commission or Staff. Mr. Ledbetter acknowledged this oversight in his planning. The Chair expressed the view that they could see no obvious hardship in this case. e e Mrso Lanning moved to deny the request, Dorr seconded the motiono The request for variance was unanimously denied. . Mr. Ledbetter was advised of the procedure for appeal by the Chair. Do Robert Ruger (Richard Grossgold) V-19-71 Public Hearing was opened on subject application. General discussion followed eoncerning the eonstruetion of a second unit on a 37.5' x lOOt lot in the R-2 Zone. As a condition of approval the applicant was requested to remove the wall between one bedroom and the master bedroom in the existing residenee. Dorr moved to approve the varianee, seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Eo Richard Olshausen (W. Dean Davidson), V-20-71 . Publie Hearing was opened on subject applieation. W. Dean Davidson, 1084 East Seventh Street. Long Beach, the architect on the project addressed the Commission in reference to changes in the plans to eomply with the eonditions set by the Commission. Discussion followed relating to the uniqueness of the location of the property, stating that due to its open exposure to the elements and weather eertain hardships were created, such as additional maintenanee and wear to the structure, which the construetion of the upper level decks would help alleviate. It was noted by the architect and Mro Olshausen that similar variances had been granted previously by means of an informal policy. Staff stated that future study in this area was warranted. Dorr moved to approve the variance, seconded by Ripperdan. The request for variance was approved by the following vote; Yes: Dorr, O'Toole, Ripperdan No: Knapp, Lanning F. Emanuel Gyler - V-2l-71 The applicant Emanuel Gyler, 3604 Parkview Drive, Lakewood, California spoke to the Commission and presented various exhibits (photos) to explain in detail to the Commission various deviat10ns in the Seal W~ Alley. General discussion followed regarding the various deviations, and it was noted that code modifieations and changes would account for part of these. The Commission appreciated Mr. Gylers attempt to renovate and up-grade the Seal W~ Alley area, but hesitated on his partieular request due to the number of deviations. Stan Golden, archi teet for the applieant also spoke to the Commission regarding the various deviations 0 " . . Mr. Armstrong, 583.cacia, Tarzana. property owner. 1057 Seal Way spoke in favor of the approval of the variance, stating that it would be a step in the right direction in alleviating same of the particular problems of the area. Mr. Hal Beasley. 1015 Seal Way also spoke in favor of approving the variance for the above stated reasons. Dorr regretfully moved to to deny the request for variance, seeonded by Lanning. The request for variance was denied by the following vote; Yes: Dorr, Lanning, Ripperdan No: Knapp, 0 I Toole 2. Oral Communications There were no oral eo:pmnmications. 3. Written Communieations There were no written communications. 4. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 5. . New Business There was no new business. 6. Report from Seeretary Bob Neprud reported on ,a eost estimate of curbing, gutters and median installation on Pacific Coast Highway requested by Commissioner Ripperdan. Approximate cost was fixed at between $150,000.00 to $200,000.00. Commissioner Dorr spoke in favor of supporting S.B. 1555 as opposed to supporting A.B. 1471. Commissioner Dorr also discussed possible endorsement of the purchase acquisition of the Salt Creek area ih the City of Laguna Beaeh. No further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Marilynn B. Campos Temporary Reporting Seeretary .