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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-05-03 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANBIUG COMMISSION' MEETING OF MAY 3, 1972 The Planning Commission of 'the City of Seal Bel!!.cll Il\et "tu .regular session in the Council Chembers at the City Administration Building. The meeting vas opened at 7:40 p.m. by Oldman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent: Dunn"9 Knapp, Lanning, O'ToOle. RipperdlUl None The Minutes of April 19, 1971 'tfere approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Dr. J. R. Braitsch/Hcward Smith, v-l4-72 (cont'd) The hearing for the applicant was opened on April 19 and continued to this date to allow the applicant time to provide front and side elevations of his proposal. Secretary reviewed the applicant's request and presented artist's rendering of the propOsed structure. No architectural elevations were received. Secretary reported on status of condemnation proceedings for this property. Neither the applicant nor his representative were present. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to deny the request because inadequate plas were presented after additional time provided for the applicant. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution Bo. 630. . B. Michael lie Ann McGlone/Carl Irvin, v-16-72 (cont'd) Secretary reviewed application and reported that the applicant had requested the hearing be continued to Mq 17 to enable them to provide other plans. Mrs. Lanning moved to continue the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dunn and passed unaimously . . C. Ruby Gillies/Richard Grossgold, V-17-72 Applicant requested a variace to allow encroachment of stairs and columns into portions of the drivevq for a proposed six unit building at 209-211 11th St. Hearing open. Mr. Grossgold presented rendering of the proposal. He also pointed out a similar building existed on 12th St. He has increased the distance bet11een columns for the proposed building to allow better accessibility to the parking spaces. :No protests were received. Applicant vas in agreement with proposed conditions and stated the existing palm trees were to be retained. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperda moved to approve V-17-72 subject to the conditions that engineering conditions be met, that a land use agreement be executed stipulating open parking, maximum of six units, ad the right of inspection and landscaping plans be submitted for approval by the staff. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 631. D. Joan Stegman/Richard Grossgold, V-18-72 . Mrs. Stegman presented plans for a four unit apartment at 118-120 13th St. with tandem parking. Hearing open. Mr. Grossgold presented rendering of proposal. He pointed out that tandems would apply to individual apartments and would not be subject to mixed usage by tennants. He also indicated willingness to make minor revisions to conform vi th staff recommendations. No protests were received. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve V-18-T2 subject to conditions as follows: (1) meet engineeriDg conditions, (2) execute land use , ~ . . . e e agreement stipulating parking for vehicles, maximum of four units and annual inspection provisions, (3) Alternate bar plan 2 be used, (4) stairv~ between 2nd and 3rd floors be unenclosed with bannister, (5) one hour wall be constructed in the center of the garage, (6) landscaping plan be submitted for staff approval. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution:No. 632. E. Richard Be Helen Harbour, V-19-72 Applicants presented plans requesting approval to construct two two-bedroom uni ts at 212 7th St. vi th tandem parking. Hearing open. Secretary reviewed the staff recommendations and pointed out that the lower bedroom with shower would qualify as a bachelor unit and requested the shower be eliminated. Applicant agreed and also was willing to .modify' the doorw~ for the rear unit to comply with code. Letter of authorization from present omJ.er not submitted. Bo protests vere received. Mr. Dunn moved to approve V-19-72 subject to meeting engineering conditions, execution of a lad use agreement stipulatiDg open parking, number of units and annual inspection provisions, modification of rear entrance, deletion of shower and submittal of letter of authorization prior to issuance of building permit. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 633. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral cOllDllUDications. 3. Wri tten Communications A letter was received from the Orange CountY' Public Library requesting an environmental impact study exemption declaration statement from the commission for the Leisure World Seal Beach branch library. Secretary also reported on the status of the library. Discussion followed regarding the orientation of the building on the site. Secretary to arrange a meetiDg with library personnelll architect, Mr. Davis of Leisure World, Mrs. Lanning and other interested parties. Letter received from Planning Directors Association of Orange County regarding a meeting on M~ 12 on Housing Element. 4. Unfinished Business A. Grace Camp~ell, PR-7-72 (cont'd) Plans were submitted for a new sign at 245 Main St. Proposed sign would be 6' x 12'. Mr. Dunn expressed desire to establish definite guidelines for persons interested in signs. Opinions 'Were expressed regarding the size of the proposed Sign in relation to the building, the dislike of need of large "roof mounted signs in the downtown area and other area requirements. Mr.. . DUnn moved to continue the review to the next meeting vi th the request that Mrs. Campbell be advised of Commission's attitude towards the proposal as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and 'passed unanimously. B. Review and Discussion of Parking Study Staff reported on their investigation of sources of funds for public parking, accident rate along Main St.. tandem parking surveY' vi th other coastal cities and presented various proposals for possible use of the P.E. right of V&y under city ownership. Secretary recommended that the parking study be reviewed again in conJunction vi th new material received. Discussion of tandem parking followed. It was suggested that :fUnds be requested in the budget for a study of the right of wq. e e . 5. New Business A determination of zone for "Automotive Tire Service Center" 'Was requested. An amendment is being proposed for the next meeting to incorporate all determinations and parking requirements into the Code. This use to be included. 6. Secret8.17' s Report It rill be necessary to adopt an Open Space Element. Information regarding this 'Was turnished to the Commission. Staff is prepariDg a tentative element vi th the cooperation of the Recreation Dept. and 'Will be presenting it at the next regular meeting. Bo,turther business, the meeting vas adjourned at 9:25 until Mq 10 at 7:30 p.m. to continue the review of the parking stu~. ~~ ~,,~ Lois Arnold Recording Secret8.17 . .