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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-04-12 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL l2, 1972 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:33 p.m. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent; Dunn, Knapp, Lanning, 0' Toole, Ripperdan None The minutes of April 5, 1972 were approved as presented. l. Consideration of Parking Study (continued) Item #l was summarized and reviewed again with the tentative resolution drafted by the staff being discussed. Secretary advised the Deputy City Attorney was studying the proposal for legality and would have an opinion by April 19. The issuance of parking stickers to residents only for parking on public streets would be illegal according to the attorney. Minor modifications were suggested for the resolution including description of the proposed area, amount of fine, cost of sticker and use of excess revenues. Mr. Knapp moved to recanmend to the City Council the adoption of the proposed parking restriction as drafted and with the revisions as discussed. Presentation of the resolution to the City Council to be subject to legal'opinion by the City Attorney. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 626. . Discussion followed regarding an ordinance adopted by the City of Manhattan Beach regarding reporting of residential building records prior to the sale of residential properties. The Secretary furnished copies of the ordinance and appurtenant documents and reported on the intent, procedure and effectiveness to date. Discussion continued on parking study items. No.4, Increased Requirements, would be a long range program but could generate a significant increase in available spaces. Larger units usually require additional parking spaces. Regulations in other cities reviewed and staff to survey for an up-to-day report. Should also report on use of existing tandeM parking and consider amending the code. Staff report should include use of tandem parking by other cities and its result. No.5, Purchase or lease land to more public lots, was prohibitive in cost for any effective solution. Members of the "Old Town Businessman's Association" advised they were considering possible future conversion of the 100 and 200 blocks of Main St. to a mall. . No.6, Pave city owned southeast end of right of way for interim parking. Interim developments tend to became permanent. Secretary suggested that a final concept for configuration and master plan of the right of way should be developed. He then displayed a concept proposed by the Ad Hoc Right of Way Committee as well as a proposal for development of the right of way in the Sunset Beach area. After additional discussion, it was felt the area presently owned could be developed as a combination parking area and green belt and serve as a model. This particular area of the city is greatly congested and needs relief. Staff to request Engineering Dept. to provide same proposals for review. e e . Item No.7, Enlarge 1st St. Beach 1ot. A proposal provided by the Recreation Department was displayed showing enlargement of the parking area, addition of concession stand, restrooms, and recreation facilities. Title of access road to the area is not clear and should be resolved prior to any major improvements. Enlargement of this area would not be favorably accepted by residents in the area. Objection was made to adding pavement at the beach. Item Bo. 8, Establishment of Parking District. This is generally a revenue generating vehicle to acquire lots. Existing Parking District 1 is not self supporting. It was felt by those in the audience that the city lot on Main St. should be signed as "Public Lot" rather than' "Municipal Lot" as the latter was misleading. Discussion of any federal funds available for parking lot development. Item No.9, Parking Structures. This concept was most unfavorably received. A suggestion by Mr. Dunn that parking might be placed under Eisenhauer Park in a fashion similar to Pershing Square for multi-use of the area without creating an undesireable visual structure or lot. Staff to check with the engineering department for advise and estimated cost. Item No. 10, Lease or Purchase of existing private lots on Seal Wa;y. This would be too expensive for the small return and serve a very limited area. . Item No. 11, Tram service from inland lots. Need for efficient service could make this very costly. It would be necessary to make large investment before being able to judge success. It would be difficult to make workable. Item No. 12, Metering all street near the beach. Aesthetics and vandalism make this undesirable. Cost much higher than Item 1 and if sticker parking allowed would have very low revenue. Item No. 13, Angle parking on north side of Ocean. Secretary report that the City Engineer opposed because of hazard to traffic and pedestrians. It would provide many additional spaces at a minimum of expense. Might need more stop signed intersections to control speed. Staff to check accident rate along angle parking of Main St. Reports on questions raised to be furnished by staff at the first meeting in May. 2. Proposed County Library at Leisure World Commissioners viewed a model of the proposed library in the City Clerk's office. It was felt there were problems with the orientation and access for Leisure World residents who would make up over 90% of the users. Public library not subject to review by the Commission, but unofficial contact could be made to request modifications. Staff to work with Mrs. Lanning, the architect, library officials, and Mr. Davis of the Golden Rain Foundation to try to eliminate problem areas. 3. Other Business . Manhattan Beach ordinance discussed again. Staff asked for time to consult with Building and Engineering Departments. e e . Chairman Knapp reported that the Underground Utility Committee would meet on April 13 to consider undergrounding along Pacific Coast Highway. Secretary reported that the Orange County Airport Land Use Committee had established "zones of influence" in the county at various airports. Naval Air Station, Los Alamitos, has requested a moratorium in their "zone of influence" until a master plan for development has been prepared. This request is presently before the Orange County Planning Commission for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The County staff is recommending that each city establish controls. Chairman advised of a tour of the salt marshes on Saturday, April 15. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ~..). ~". ..u.... Lo s Arnold Recording Secretary . .