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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-03-01 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLABBING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 1, 1972 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach 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 and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Salute to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dunn, Knapp, Lanning, O'Toole, Ripperdan None The minutes ot February 16, 1972 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing A. Consideration ot proposal to amend. Articles 2 and 17 of the Zoning A:ppendix ot the City Code. (Regarding paving ot dri vewqs ) Present code does not require paving ot drivewqs which is not alwqs desirable or suitable. Staff reviewed requirements of other cities within the county. Hearing open. This proposed ordinance would not be retroactive. It was pointed out that th'eJdrive apron in the public right-of-w~ is required to be paved. No comments tor or against the proposal were received. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the proposal and recommend the adoption ot the amendment by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 610. B. Consideration ot proposal to &mend Article 18 of the Zoning Appendix of the City Code. (Regarding development in Surtside Colony) The nature of the proposal is to permit certain encroachments into the sideyard for structures in Block A due to construction on piling, to allow cornices and eaves to project into the sideyard, and provide tor review ot proposed deveil:opment by Surtside ColoDy' prior to municipal consideration. The latter item is presently being done on a courtesy basis. Hearing open. This would apply to new construction, however, many properties have the encroachment and are non-contorming because they were built prior to annexation. After suggestion that entry be through the garage, it was pointed out that this would be a problem tor visitors and deliverymen. Discussion tollowed as to whether larger lots should provide wider sideyards with encroachment limited to 3 teet. Consensus ot the Commission was that this latter revision would be desirable and hearing was continued to the next meeting. Mr. Ripperdan requested that the definition of "cornice" be checked and minimum height for cornices be reviewed. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 3. Written Communications A report was received from the Chairman on the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners' Institute. He made additional remarks about regionalization and the legislation involved. He stated it had been a privilege to attend and hoped that other Commissioners would be able to attend future institutes. e e . Chairman Knapp advised a letter had been received from Congressman Hosmer stating the Planning Commission's letter supporting the wildlife re~e at the Weapons Station would be introduced at the hearing on March 10. Assembly Bill 1301 was discussed. Staff to acquire copies for the CCDIIlission. Methods of making the meetings more useful vere discussed. Suggestions made were inviting outside speakers II addition of i teD1S for discussion to short agendas \l providing a regular agenda item for "planning." A request for a Joint meeting with the Council ifas made for park planning. A cCllllllunication :from California Roadside Council to Secretary John A. Volpe was received and filed regarding billboards in California. q. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 5. Nw Business There was no new business. 6. Report from Secretary . Home Federal Savings has asked for a nw exterior treatment to their temporary facility- to improve appearance until permanent structure available. Original concept proved to be too expensive for temporar,y use. Discussion of the fencing and spacing followed. Mr. Dunn moved to accept the proposal for the period of temporary' use. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan. In the following discussion II Mr. 0' Toole felt too many changes had been requested :from the original presentation. Mr. Stutz advised of the improvements that had been made. AYES: NOES: Commissioners: COJIIIIlissioners: Dunn, Knapp, Lanningll Ripperdan O'Toole Motion passed. :.-r Further discussion of meeting agendas and need for allocation of time for planning studies. Effect of A.B. 1301 will need an opinion by- the Attorney- and possible Joint meeting with Council. By unanimous vote, the Commission requested a joint meeting be scheduled as soon as possible after obtaining necessar,y information. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:q5 P.M. ~~~tI ~ Lois Arnold Recording Secretary- ,l --- .