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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1972
The Planning Camm1ssion of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session 1n the
Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meet1ng was opened at
7 :35 P.M. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge to the
Flag.
Present:
Absent:
Knapp, Lanning, O'Toole, Ripperdan
Dunn
Mr. Dunn's absence was excused.
The minutes of January 5, 1972 were approved as presented.
l. Public Hear1ng
A. Weston W. Bowles (Dav1d K. Ward), V-l-72
App11cant presented plans for the construction of a lO unit apartment building
in the R-3 Zone on Lots 12, 14 and l6, Block 10, Bay City Tract w1th lO units
in heu of 9.79 allowed, l.5 foot encroachment into a portion of the 1nterior
sideyard, and a four foot second story cantilever into the rear yard. Hearing
open. Mr. Ward pointed out this is an exact duplicate of the building approved
across the street for Charles Sherman. Mr. Ripperdan abstained from the
discussion and action to avoid any poss1ble conflict of interest. The proposed
engineering conditions were reviewed with the applicant. It was requested that
the upper stor1es at the intersection of the Lalleys be modified to provide
corner clearance in 11ne with an ordinance in process of adoption. Applicant
agreed. It was also discussed and agreed that developer would provide a
landscaping plan to be approved by the staff. Hearing closed.
Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the request subject to the condit1ons that a
modification of the rear corner be made, landscaping plans subject to approval
by staff, and applicant perform all engineering conditions proposed. Second
by Mr. O'Toole.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Knapp, Lanning, 0' Toole
None
Dunn
Ripperdan
fo1ot1on passed.
Resolution No. 600.
B. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mosier (Hobbs & Walters Const.), V-3-72
Applicant proposes to enlarge and structurally alter an existing non-conforming
res1dence at 606 Ocean. The non-conformity is a garage of substandard width
(l9 ft.). Hearing open. Mr. Mosier explained the proposed construction is to
eliminate an extreme leakage problem. No protests were received. Staff pointed
out the garage appeared to provide the necessary required parking. Hearing
closed. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve the request due to the difficultv in
alteri~ an existing garage. Seconded bv Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimousl.v by
the members present. Resolution No. 60l.
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C. Standard Oil Company of California (Atlantic Engineering, Inc.)
v-4-72
~tanda.rd Oil Co. is proposing updating their signs at the station located at
1254l Seal Beach Boulevard. Their plan is to remove a non-conforming s1ngle
free standing identif1cation sign and replace it with two smaller signs meeting
the maximum height limit and have a total area of 205 feet ~ including the
other existing S1roJ,S. Hearing open. Bob Taylor of Atlantic Engineering
stated the new signs would not exceed the 25 ft. height lim1t. No protests
were received. Heari~ closed. Mr. Knapn moved to approve the variance with
the condition that the free standing signs not exceed the maximum allowed
height. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the member present.
Resolution No. 602.
D. Shell Oil Co. (West Pac Steel Contr.), UV-1-72
Shell Oil requested an enlargement of the use variance permitting a service
stat10n in the C-l zone by the add1tion of a storage room onto the rear of
the eX1sting station at 347 Main St. Hearinf/; open. Applicant stated the purpose
of the new room was to provide room for the storage of tires, batteries and
other related products. Discussion of non-conforming features of this site.
Representative of Shell Oil agreed to stop the rotation of the free standing
sign subject to approval by his company. Location of the proposed addition was
discussed and the suggestion made to move it approximately lOft. to provide
adequate roomff'or truck movement in the alley. Size and height of sign discussed.
Hearing continued to next meeting to allow representative to contact company
and possibly revise plans. This would include consideration of reducing the
size and height of identification sign as well as making it stationary. Chau
ordered hearing continued to February 2.
2. Oral Communications
There were no oral communications.
3. Written Communications
Letter received from William T. Stortz requesting additional extension on variance
to February 16. He has been in contact with staff and making many changes to
the plans. The Chairman so ordered.
D. M. Callis requested continuance of continued public hearing to February 2
and will have revised plans. Chairman so ordered.
4. Unfinished Business
There was no un~inished business.
5. New Business
There was no new~busiBeSS\_ ,'~ _.
6. Report from Secretary
A proposed resolution favoring Plan C of the SCAG Regional Aviation Systems
study was presented by staff as requested by the Commission. Mr. Knapp moved
the adopt the resolution as drafted. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed
unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 603. Staff instructed to
forward a copy to the City Council.
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A n article from a newspaper was furnished regarding the County study
of environment problems. The staff will 1nvestigate and try to acquire
copies of this report for the Commission.
Staff reported that structure adjacent to the rear wall at 700 Coast11ne
was constructed legally under Variance v-4-66.'
Staff further reported on survey of cities in the County regarding fences,
specifically open ironwork. Most cities restrict height in the front
yard. ONly one C1ty allows 6 ft. 1n the front. They report it is a
very difficult area to enforce and the staff recommended that ordinance
rema1n and handle unusual circumstances by variance application.
Report on parking survey in coastal area will be available for City
Council and copies to be sent to Plann1ng Commission. Staff will request
Planning Commission to review and study.
Discussion of future projects; Le., General Plan Goals, Park Plan, etc.
Discussion of leg1slation regarding the freeway coming up soon. Staff to
send copies of the Planning Commission resolution to appropriate persons.
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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Lois Arnoita
Recording Secretary