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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-05-17 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 17, 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 vas opened at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present: Absent:. Dunn, Lanning, 0' Toole, Ripperdan, Knapp None The minutes of the meetings of May 3rd and May 10, 1972, vere approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing , . A. Michael Be Ann McGlone/Carl Irvin, v-16-72 (cont'd) Secretary revieved the request of the applicant. Hearing reopened. Mr. McGlone advised they vere studying the plan and requested an additional 90 day extension for revised plans to eliminate excessive lot coverage. In concurrence with the other members of the Commission, the Chair ordered the hearing continued until the meeting of September 6, 1972. B. John Phillips, Jr., V-20-72 Mr. Phillips, 202 l6th St., requested permission to convert a 'workroom and storage area into a bachelor unit in an existing nonconforming structure with the required parking furnished off-site within 100 feet. Secretary reviewed the nonconformities. Hearing open. Mr. Phillips stated he was unavare the structure vas illegal when he purchased it. D. M. Ce+lis, owner of 1603-1605 Electric, had no objection to the proposal. Forest Campbell, l5l5 Electric, stated the property in excellent condition and favored the request. No objections vere received. Hearing closed. Applicant verified that the tvo parcels were recorded on one deed. Mr. Dunn moved to approve the variance subject to the conditions that a land use agreement be executed stipulating the parking remain open for vehicle parking, the tvo units remain under common ownership, maximum of two units and annual inspection privileges and that the engineering conditions be met. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 635. C. Henry Ericksen, V-2l-72 Applicant presented plans to construct a duplex vith tandem parking and a one foot encroachment into the exterior sideyard at 134 4th St. Hearing open. Mr. Ericksen stated he was not avare of the additional setback required on an exterior side, and that he did not feel it vould cause any appearance of congestion. Secretary revieved staff recommendations. Applicant agreed to engineering conditions, but objected to narrowing of the building. He needs tvo staircases and the extra foot vould be a detriment to proper construction. He also felt it should not be his responsibility to research the code for zoning requirements. Discussion folloved regarding various revisions. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve V-2l-72 subject to the conditions: (1) garage portion of building may encroach one foot into exterior sideyard, balance of buildiDg to comply vi th code, (2) engineering conditions be met, (3) submission of detailed landscaping plans for approval by staff, and (4) execution of a land use agreement stipulating parking remain open, maximum of two units and annual inspection. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution Bo. 636. . . . e e D. Consideration of Proposal to Amend Ordinance 628 to include Determinations of Zone and Parking Requirements for Certain Uses Secretary read the proposed amendment to incorporate uses and parking requirements determined over a period of time under Sections 1702 and 1712 into the zoning ordinance. Hearing open. Chairman made a brief explanation of the proposal. No CODDIlents, pro or con, were received. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to recODDllend to the City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 631. E. Consideration of Proposed Open Space Element Statf requested continuation of this hearing due to problems that have arisen and lack of guidelines from the State. He also explained that an Assembly Bill is in process providing for an extension of time for adoption of this element. Chair orders hearing continued until M~ 3l. 2. Oral Communications There 'Were no oral communications. 3. Written Communications Deferred until Secretary's report. 4. Unfinished Business A. Grace Campbell, PR-7 -72 (continued) Revised plans were presented for identification sign at 245 Main St. The ne'W plans are for a fascia sign 3' x 8' 'Which 'Would not extend above the building. Mr. Dunn moved to approve the revised plans nth the conditions that the sign face on Main St. and it have no flashing or rotating features. Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 638. B. Proposed Resolution Making Recommendations to the City Council regarding Parking Stu~ Secretary explained that this resolution 'Was prepared as a report to the City Council and revieved the points discussed by CODDIlission. Mr. Knapp felt this resolution represented much 'Work by the statf and Commission and moved to adopt Resolution No. 639. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. 5. Ne'W Business A. Rossmoor Business Center/Burke, Kober, Nicolais, Archuleta, PR-8-72 Plans 'Were presented for a 15,000 sq. ft. addition to the Boston Store located in the Rossmoor Business Center. Mr. Ripperdan stated he 'Would abstain from this action to avoid any conflict of interest. Proposal meets all code requirements. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the plans as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dunn. Ayes: Dunn, Lanning, 0' Toole, Knapp Noes; None Abstain: Ripperdan Motion carried. Resolution No. 640. e e 6. Secretary's Report . Secretary Neprud reported on the meeting with Golden Rain Foundation, representatives of the Orange County Library, Mr. Tom, Arch! tect, Mrs. Lanning and city staf'f. The purpose was to work out better access to the nell library for residents of Leisure World. A plan to use the southwest corner of the parcel for a bus stop and entrance to the library vas resolved. Mr. Neprud reminded the Commission of the request from the County for a statement of exemption for the environmental impact study required for the proposed library. Mr. Knapp moved to provide the statement of exemption for the County of Orange. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Mr. Dunn and Mr. Neprud attended the Orange County Planning Directors meeting regarding Hous ing Element and Mr. Dunn reported on the meeting. A letter :from the League of California Cities was received with a report from the Citizen's Direction Finding Commission. Mr. Neprud reported on a meeting he had attended at Cal. State regarding the San Pedro Bay offshore airport. Mr. Dunn advised that Assemb~ Bllrke will be speaking at the North Seal Beach Center on May 24. Supervisor Baker vill be at the Chamber meeting at Mannings on Thursday. . No 1'urther business, the m~eting vas adjourned at 8:35 p.m. until May 31 at 7:30 p.m. ~/ ~1..l-"- Lois Arnold Recording Secretary .