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MINUTES OF THE PLABBIHG COMMISSION MEE'l'IBG OF FEBRUARY 2, 1972
The Planing Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session in the
Council Chambers at the Ci t;v Administration BuildiDg. The meetiDg vas opened at
7:30 p.m. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chaim.a Ripperda led the Pledge to the
Flag.
Present: Dunn, Knapp, LImning \l 0' Toole, Ripperdan
Absent: Bone
The minutes of January 19, 1972 were approved as presented.
1. Public Hearing
A. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Callis, Jr., V-3l-7l (continued)
The Secretary reviewed the request and history of this application. Bo changes
in plans were made from the original plan presented. Hearing reopened. Applicant
not present, and the hearing vas deferred to later in the meeting.
B. Shell Oil Co. (West Pac Steel Contractor), UV-1-72 (continued)
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Secretary reviewed the application and past discussions. Hearing reopened.
Thomas Beilon, T and A Manager for the Long Beach area, explained the reasons
for the requested addition as an attempt to effect unif~ity and cle8Dliness.
Sufficient storage area allows dealers to purchase in quantity. He also stated
the rotating sign projected Shell image and a stationary sign might indica.te that
the station vas closed. Ron Young, Zone Manager tor Shell, advised that station
sites vith proper storage were sater, had better atmosphere and were more
effective in other areas. Further discussion vas held regarding the existing
rotating sign, other violations of the ordinance at this site and location of
proposed addition. It vu proposed to move the addition an lIdditional ten feet
trom the alley to allow clearance for trash remOV'al. Mr. Hartwell, OPerator
of the station, stated that the rotating sign vas necessary to indicate activity.
Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning mewed to apprewe UV-1-72 with the conditions that
the' rotating sign be locked into a stationary position ad the addition be
relocated an additional ten feet trom the alley. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and
pQSsed unanim011sly. Resolution Bo. 604.
A. D. M. Callis, Jr.
Mr. Callis arrived and the hearing for V-3l-7l vas reopened. He stated the
carport cover would be too cost17 at this time and he felt the proposed addition
would be an improvement to the property and area. Discussion followed regarding
the need to briDg cont~ity to the code regarding parking whenever possible.
Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan mewed to approve V-3l-7l nth the condition that
parking spaces be covered as required by the Code 0 Seconded by Mr. Knapp and
Passed unaDimously. Resolution Boo 605.
C. Minnie M. Ford (Standard Oil Co.), CP-1-72
. Standard Oil Coo presented plus to completely rebuild an ex1stiDg service station
If'ith t'tfO tree standing identification signs on a parcel with less than the
required minimum trontqe and area and one less parldDg space than required.
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Applicant has leued Lot 28, Block 209, to provide most of the required parking.
This lot is 150+ f'eet trom the station site and the lease is for 10 years vi th
5 and 6 year options. The ttlO signs are proposed to eliminate congestion of
signs nth the traffic signal at the intersection and clarity. Both signs rill
be u.nder the maxilllWD height requirement and area requirements. Use Variance
required for four lots of the parcel zoned C-l. Rq Berringer vas present as
the representative for St&lldard Oil \l Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Brocm&ll. He explained
that the company had been trying to improve this site but onlt recently had
acquired a 21 year lease on the site enabling them to invest the moneys to
rebuild. He also advised that the Sign on the Main St. f'rontage would be much
smaller. possibly a pedestal type. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve
CP-1-72 with the conditions that size and type of' sign on Main Street and
landscaping plans be subject to approval of the Planning staff. Seconded by
Mrs. Lanning and passed unmnimously. Resolution No. 606. Secretary advised
that all approvals vi th use variance conditions must be ratified by the City
Council in c!'ont01'lllance vi th Planning COJIIIIlission policy.
2. Oral CollllllW1ications
There were no oral cODD1llUlications.
3. Written Communications
A letter trom Congressman Hosmer acknowledging the Plannizag Commission'. concern
for the proposed tlildlife refuge vas received aDd filed.
ChairJUD Knapp received eo report trom the League of California C1 ties on the
past year's legislation. He requested the staff furnish all members tlit-h copies
of this report.
... Unfinished Business
There vas no unfinished business.
5. Rev Business
There vas no n~ business.
6. Secretary's Report
A report on the parking st~ as furnished to the CitY' Council vas presented.
Secretary reviewed the report ad explained possible solutions to be considered.
Members were requested to malte add! tion suggestions for solutions. Discussion
followed.
Chai1'lll&D advised he had requested a survey of size of' planning staffs in other
cities. He would study, report and request a sublli ttal to the City Council
to provide additional assistance.
Ro further business, the meeting vas adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Lois .Arnold
ReCOrding Secretary