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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1971-10-06 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 6. 1971 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session in the Couneil Chambers of the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge of Allegianee. Chairman Knapp weleomed Mr. Dunn as a new appointee to the Commission and acknowledged the reappointment of Mrs. Lanning. Present: Absent: Dunn, Lanning. 0' Toole. Ripperdan, Knapp None The minutes of the meeting of September 15. 1971 were approved as presented. I. Publie Hearings A. Robert Peterson (Charles Sherman III), V-17-71 (cont'd) . Revised plans were submitted by the applicant altering the variance request to 10 units in lieu of 9.79 allowable, l~' encroaehment into a portion of the interior sideyard. and encroaehment of the upper stories into the rear yard. Applicant has provided 15 open and accessible parking spaces with an additional 8 tandem spaces. Hearing reopened. Mr. Smith. representing Mr. Sherman, explained the revisions. Landscaping of the site was discussed. No comments were made by the audience. Applicant agreed to the proposed engineering conditions and to install landscaping. Hearing Closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve V -17 -71 as revised subjeet to the conditions stipulated in the engineering eonditions and to provide landscaping to the sat1sfaction of the City Engineer. Seeonded by Mr. O'Toole and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 571. B. Golden Rain Foundation (Jack O. Davis). V-22-71 Jack O. Dav1s. authorized agent of the Golden Rain Foundation, requested a variance to permit installation of a 46' illuminated identification sign approximately 270 sq. ft. in the R-3-PD Zone. Location of the sign would be at the intersection of Northwood and Del Monte Drives. Hearing open. Mr. Davis explained that this requested sign was a part of an ongoing program for proper identification of the Leisure World Development. He pointed out that a problem existed for ~1s1to~s and potential residents traveling on the freeway to locate and ident~~ Leisure World. Mrs. Dorr. 231 6th St., asked for clarifieation of the exact loeation of the sign. Discussion followed regarding height, size and hours of illumination. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve V-22-71 subject to the conditions that the height be limited to a maximum of 30 feet, size limited to a maximum area of 150 sq. ft.. and illumination of the sign limited to the period from dusk to no later than midnight. Seeonded by Mr. Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 572. C. Geraldine Sleeth (Guy Gagnon), V-23-71, v-24-71, and V-25-71 . Concurrent publie hearings were opened for variances to permit the eonstruction of three single family residences in the R-2 zone with garages 19' wide in lieu of the required 20' and a I' eneroachment for fireplaees. Mr. Gagnon requested a eontinuance to permit him time to evaluate the proposed engineering eonditions. Chair ordered the hearing eontinued to Oetober 20. . . . . e 2. Oral Communications Miss Julie Dorr, 231 6th St.. presented same information she had obtained tram the City of Manhattan Beach summarizing their experience with a new ordinance. 3. Wri tten Communi eat ions The Seeretary read a letter received fram Mrs. Anna Curren complimenting the Commission on the1r efforts at a reeent publie hearing. 4. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 5. New Business A. Gary Goodman (Blue Ribbon Builders). PR-33-71 Mr. Goodman presented plans to add a family roam to an existing residence at 4509 Fir. Plans were acceptable as presented. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve the plans. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 573. B. Benjamin Shankman. PR-34-71 Mr. Shankman presented plans for remodeling of an existing building loeated at 218 Main St. Mr. Shankman stated he had been advised and was fully aware of all requirements by the Building Department to bring the building in conformity with the Building Code. Plans as presented meet all minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance. Mr. "Knapp moved to approve the plans. Seeonded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 574. 6. Secretary's Report Secretary requested a determination of zone for the use of "Banks" or "Savings and Loan Associations." Staff reeommended the C-O Zone as the first reasonable and proper zone which would also allow this use in any eommercial zone. Chair requested the staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting. Resolution 71-ll adopted by the Environmental Quality Control Board requesting removal of Seal Beach identif1eation sign at Main and Paeific Coast Highw~ was presented and discussed. Chair requested staff to prepare a resolution supporting this action. Secretary reported on the amended version of A.B. 2777. During discussion it was felt that action by eities and eitizens had been influential in the modification of this bill. City Manager requested a joint meeting on October 2~ of the Planning Commission and City Couneil for discussion of General Plan Goals and Community Development. Commission members indicated their willingness and directed staff to so advise. Secretary reminded Commissioners of S.C.P.C. meeting to be held on the Queen Mary and of the necessity to make reservations. . e e Secretary showed an artists rendering of a proposed remodeling of the Standard Service Station at Main St. and Pacific Coast Highway for the Commissioners review and comments. Members indicated that a landscape must be presented :wi th the formal application. Mrs. Lanning requested that staff prepare a letter of appreciation to Miss Julie Dorr for her work in serving on the Commission. Chair so ordered. Seal Way widening to be discussed at the next meeting. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ~~/QJ is Arnold Recording Seeretary . .