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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-04-05 e . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 5, 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 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dunn, Knapp, Lanning, 0' Toole, Ripperdan None The minutes of March l5, 1972 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Joseph P. Carollo, V-10-72 ) ) Held concurrently B. Joseph P. Carollo, V-13-72 ) . Mr. Carollo presented plans to construct two three-bedroom duplexes on adjacent lots with tandem parking at 237 and. 239 6th St. Hearing open. Miss Julie Dorr, 231 6th St., asked if existing trees would be retained and what provisions were made for landscaping. Street trees would remain, but those on the property would be removed. Landscaping was discussed further. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve V-lO-72 with the following conditions: (1) engineering conditions be met, (2) land use agreement be executed stipulating that parking remain open for vehicles, nUmber of units be limited to two, and allow the right of annual inspection, (3) doorw~s of the first floor units be modified to comply with Section 1819, and (4) a landscaping plan be submitted for staff' approval. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 616 Mr. Knapp moved to approve V-13-72 subject to the same conditions as Resolution No. 6l6. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 6l7. C. Mrs. Henry Russill (0. H. Carson), V-ll-72 Mrs. Russill, through the authorized agent O. H. Carson, proposes the addition of two one-bedroom units to the existing duplex at 242 7th St. with tandem parking. Existing structure is nonconforming due to unit size and. encroachments into the side and front -yard setbacks. Hearing open. Discussion of staff' recommendations. No protests or comments were received. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve V-11-72 subject to the conditions that (1) .engineering conditions be met, (2) f'irewall at stairway be installed, (3) land use agreement executed providing f'or parking with right of' annual inspection, and (4) landscape plan for staff' approval. Existing duplex to be modif'ied to meet electrical and plumbing code if nonconforming. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 618. D. Edward and Agnes Artman, V-l2-72 . Mr. and Mrs. Artman proposed construction of a four unit apartment building at 1507- l509 Seal W~ with tandem parking, excess lot coverage and sideyard encroachment by upper stories at northeast corner. A written communication from John Szczerban indicated approval of the proposal. Hearing open. Katherine Denos, l5l5 Seal Way, spoke in opposition to the tandem parking. Val Renner, 1501 Seal W~, opposed the sideyard encroachment and tandem parking. Mr. Artman explained more fully the arrangement for parking. MissDorr, 23l 6th St., reminded the Commission of the parking problem in this particular area. Dennis Schoenf'ield, l5l7~ Seal W~, felt tandem parking was not satisfactory. Discussion followed regarding landscaping, . . . . . parking access and maneuverability, and beach shower location. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn feltt.the shape. of the lot creates true hardship and the applicant had made the best use of the parcel. In addition, similar variance had been granted for tandem parking. He moved to approve V-l2-72 subject to the conditions: (l) engineering conditions be met, (2) 6' block wall along side property lines, (3) rear stairway be enclosed, ~and (4) land use agreement stipulating number of units and agreeing to right of entry for annual inspection. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 619 E. John Artukovich (Anthony Eggebrecht) t UV-2-72 Mr. Artukovich, through the authorized agent, requested a Use Variance to permit the operation of a store and cafe in the R-3 Zone in Surfside Colony. No on-site parking is provided. Secretary reviewed past history regarding the store at this location. One written communication received favoring the request from Ed Sukla. Hearing open. Mr. Eggebrecht advised that no signs vould be directed toward the highway and use of small bottled goods would be curtailed to avoid broken glass on the streets and beach. Dr. Freeman, 67A, asked for conditions recommended by staff. Secretary reviewed parking, renewal of permit and abandonment of use if closed for 6 months. A petition with approximately 150 signatures was submitted favoring the store. Marsha Colburn, B32, a member of the Board of Directors, reported the Board had denied approval. No written communication received from the Board by the Planning Commission. Mr. Salegio, another Board member, clarified that the Board did not deny, but voted to take no action. Mr. Jim Gavin, A58, a member of the Board, reviewed the history of the store prior to annexation into the City. He did not feel parking would be a problem since the residents would be the customers. He did object to pinball machines becoming a public nuisance as they had in the past, and felt a 90 day closure should bei'considered abandonment. Mr. Olshwsen, c-44, spoke in opposition to commercial operation wi thin the Colony. Mrs. Olshausen felt there was insufficient grounds to grant a variance. Jim Hoffman, A-44, felt it would be economically impossible to successfully operate a store depending solely on trade from the residents and favored denial. Mr. Artukovich spoke regarding the length of time he had been a member of the Colony and the improvements he had helped obtain. He stated the store would be closed if it proved to be objectionable and was willing to abide by the recommended conditions. Discussion of lack of communication from the Board of Directors indicating their position in favor of, opposed to, or neutral to the proposal. Other discussion regarding the parking area leased from Southern Pacific. Mr. Landers, A99, opposed anything that would increase need for parking. Mr. Bell, A33, concurred with Mr. Landers. Sherry Ross, A32, opposed. Mr. O'Toole felt the Board should make some recommendation to transmit to the Commission along with their reasons. Mr. Dunn noted that commercial use would not be allowed in District I in the R-3 zone. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to deny the application for UV-2-72, seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimOUSly. Resolution No. 620. Secretary advised the applicant of his right of appeal. The Chair declared a short recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications . . . e e 3. Written Communications There were no written communications. The Chairman deferred Unfinished Business to the end of the agenda with the concurrence of the other Commissioners. 4. New Business A. Richard Grossgold, PR-3-72 Mr. Grossgold presented plans to alter an existing structure at 239 Seal Beach Blvd. Parking is provided within the required distance. Mr. Knapp moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 621. B. Rossmoor Business Center, PR-4-72 Authorized agent for Rossmoor Business Center presented plans to expand the Marie Callendar Pie Shop at 12489 Seal Beach Blvd. All code provisions have been met. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 622. C. Nina Bennis (Home Fede~al Savings and Loan Association), PR-5-72 Home Federal Savings, agent for Mrs. Bennis, presented plans for a temporary fascia sign on top of the temporary trailer office. Mr. stutz stated the present sign is partially blocked from view and they needed to identity the office. The new permanent structure will not have a fascia sign because the location of that structure will make the pole sign more effective. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve PR-5-72 with the condition that it be removed upon occupancy of the permanent building. Seconded by Mr. Dunn. AYES: NOES: Dunn, Lanning, O'Toole, Ripperdan Knapp Motion carried. Resolution No. 623. D. Determination of Parking Requirements for Nurseries for Horticultural Stock Secretary advised there were no provisions in the Code for parking requirements for nurseries. A review of requirements by other cities was presented. Staff recommended the requirement be based on gross lot area since building area could be difficult to define. Mr. Knapp moved to approve 1 parking space for each 2500 sq. ft. of gross lot area as the minimum parking requirement for nurseries. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. AYES: BOES: Dunn, Knapp, Lanning, 0' Toole Ripperdan Motion carried. Resolution Bo. 624. . e . E. Growing My Way request to construct Hothouse at existing nursery Growing My Way requested approval to construct a hothouse. Existing nursery has 13 on-site parking spaces, partially paved. After further discussion, Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve the request subject to the condition that the parking area be paved. Seconded py Mr. Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 625. 4. Secretary's Report No other cities have provision against glass bottles on the beach. Refer to Environmental Quality Control Board for study by order of the Chair. Five minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m. 5. Unfinished Business A. Review and Discussion of Parking St\1.dy . Secretary quickly reviewed the various proposed solutions to the parking problems. Item 1 requiring one hour parking restriction on one side of the street in portions of the coastal district was reviewed at length. Enforcement is the key to success of this method. Method of regulating, legality, procedures were discussed. It was felt that any revenue generated in excess of costs should be earmarked for future parking lots. This method could be initiated immediately and provide some relief for the sUJIDD.er season. Other long range solutions could be studied further for an in depth report to Council. Staff directed to prepare a resolution recommending that the Council initiate Proposal No.1, increase parking fine/bail fees, and earmark excess revenue for future lots. Item No. 2 was discussed and it was felt that publicity vas needed to encourage the use of garages. Suggestion made to request owners to include garages in the lease with the stipulation they must be maintained for parking of vehicles. Item No. 3 required additional manpower for continuing inspections. Mr, Knapp would like to see a positive approach taken to obtain the cooperation of owners and residents. Ordinance adopted by Manhattan Beach was discussed. Staff to have available at next meeting. B. Consideration of Definitions, General REquirements, and Parking Provisions for Various Types of Eating Establishments Staft to set public hearing for next regular meeting. . The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12. ) .<~~ ~~P--f, Lois Arnold \. Recording Secretary