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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1971-12-01 . . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER I. 1971 The Planning Comm1ss10n of the City of Seal Beaeh met in regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Knapp with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dunn. Knapp. 0' Toole Lanning, Ripperdan Mrs. Lanning's and Mr. Ripperdan's absences were excused beeause of illness. The minutes of November 19. 1971 were approved as presented. I. Public Hearings A. Parker H. Stortz (William T. Stortz), V-29-71 . Mr. Stortz requested a varianee to permit the eonstruction of a 4 unit apartment on a 37.5' x 117.5' lot in the R-3 zone at 118 lIth St. Variance would inelude three sets of tandem parking spaees, and eneroaehments into front and s1de yards. Hearing open. Mr. Dunn asked if applieant had considered three un1tS instead of four, therby eliminating the need for some var1anees. Applicant pointed out he had supplied et:, alternate parking plans. Chairman Knapp explained the neeessity to show hardship and asked what would warrant it for this lot. Mr. Stortz advised that there were a number of apartments with 1 to I parking under old regulations, cited the test parking stacking device, and the faet that eommercial zones only require ~, wide parking spaces. After additional discussion, applieant stated he eould eliminate the front yard eneroachment and reloeate the laundry area.and that he had not realized these were in eonflict with the code. Chairman KnaftP suggested he prepare revised plans. Secretary again explained the definition of 'hardship" in regard to planning and zoning. Applicant requested a continuance. Chair so ordered to Deeember 15. B. Nina Bennis (Home Federal Savings & Loan Assoeiation), V-30-71 . Home Federal Savings & Loan Assoeiation, as authorized representatives, requested a variance to permit the temporary installation of a mobile structure as a eommercial faeility at the southwesterly corner of P.C.H. and 14th St. Applicant plans construction of a permanent facility to be open wi thin a year. but final location not firmly established. Hearing open. Mr. MeDonald, Viee President of Home Federal, was present. No protests were received. Conditions requested by the City Eng1neer were discussed. Mr. McDonald felt the eonditions were t~u unreasonable for the temporary use, but had no objection to any of the requested conditions for the permanent facility. He was willing to provide final grade plan and locate the temporary unit on a portion brought to grade, protect against erosion. install or repair sidewalks , drives and alleys to a condition usable for the temporary use, install water and sewer facilities. He requested varianee from the requirement for an alley at the rear of the property as well as the wall between residential and eommercial use. He also advised that this site would be restored to its original condition if the permanent structure is loeated on another s1te. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to grant the request for a period not to exceed one year, exeluding wall and alley, and subject to engineering eonditions as agreed. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 593. . . . C. D. M. Call1s, Jr., V-3l-7l Mr. Callis requested a variance to permit an addition to an existing structure at IOl3 Seal Way. Varianees required would be 3 parking spaces in lieu of the required 4. uncovered parking. and parking eneroaehing into the sideyard. Hearing open. Discussion regarding eovering the parking area. Mr. Callis felt it would be too expensive and structure would eliminate one space. It was explained how a carport type cover could be eonstrueted. He again stated the addition would prove too expensive if he had to include the parking cover. Hearing elosed. Secretary explained the alternatives the Commission had. Mr. Dunn explained the Planning Commission's duty and the Code provisions. Applicant requested continuance to January 19, 1972. Chair so ordered. Mr. Callis eommented on the courtesy extended him by the staff. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral eommunieations. 3. Written Communications Mr. Poynor of College Park Homeowners Assoeiation had misunderstood date of Commission meeting to discuss possible rezoning of a 7+ acre site on Lampson Ave. and had requested this item be deferred to Deeember 15. Representative of Bixby Ranch Co., owner of the parcel, agreed and the Chair so ordered. . 4. Other Business Seeretary requested direction regarding Mrs. Lanning's desire to express opposition to freeway extension. Chair requested staff to prepare a resolution for the next meet1ng. Report on the Housing Authority deferred until the next meeting. Chairman requested the staff to prepare a letter of appreeiation to Mr. Myers for his assistanee. particularly regarding the eommunity goals in the General Plan. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. ot;~ ~ / L is Arnold - Recording Seeretary .