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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-07-05 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNIBG COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 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: 30 p.m. by Chairman Knapp and Vice Chairman Ripperdan led the Pledge to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dunn, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan O'Toole Mr. O'Toole's absence was excused. The minutes of June 21, 1972 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Richard Kimball (George Hammond), V-27-72 (cont'd) . Applicant presented revised plans with four dwelling units instead of three proposed in the R-3 zone with a portion of the parking provided in tandem arrangement. Hearing reQpened. Applicant explained the revisions and agreed to the proposed conditions. No other comments. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve V-27-72 subject to the conditions that engineering conditions be met, parking spaces meet minimum size, one hour fire wall be constructed between the 4 tandem spaces and 2 conventional spaces, landscaping plans to the satisfaction of the staff, an~ a land use agreement be executed stipulating parking spaces r.~n open, number of units limited to four and provide _for annual inspection'; Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 650. B. Gualbero N. Vergara, V-29-72 ,Mr. Vergara proposed to install a hydraulically operated aluminum and fiberglass"" swim pool cover which, when opened, would constitute a ll~' fence and patio cover. The existing 'residence is nonconforming due to excessive lot coverage. Hearing open. Applicant. explained ~e cover is for safety because of problem with children climbing the wall. Mr. Meredith of th-= cover comp&ny' presented a brochure and demonstrated a model of the dover. Discussion followed regarding the effect to neighboring properti-es. ChairtU.n Knapp felt the City Attorney should be contacted for an opinion because of the'Gxisting excessive lot coverage. Hearing continued to July 19 for Attorney's ruling. C. Consider the amendment to Section 1710.6. (b), Parking Spaces Required: Dwellings - ordinance No. 628 (zoning) . Secretary reviewed statistics for coastal area and the parking study. He also reported on the effectiveness of tandem parking; other cities seem to have mixed results while Seal Beach tandem parking completed appears to be used. Hearing open. Mrs. Murrq, 1017 Seal Wq, asked if any exceptions were being given since her area is especially congested. It is not economically feasible in the Seal Wq area, and she asked for the City to provide more public lots. Mrs. Dorr, 231 6th St., asked if single units would still be l~: 1. Mrs. Lanning explained that after investigation public lots 'would have a prohibitive cost. Mr. Dunn expressed the opinion that in the long run additional on site parking would improve' areas such as Seal Way by bringing better tenants and increase the value. He pointed out that variances would still be available under special conditions. Mr. Kredell asked for enforcement to help open garages converted to other uses. Hearing closed. e e . Mr. Dunn moved to approve increasing on-site parking requirements for two-bedroom units to 2:1 and recommend adoption by the City Council. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously' by the members present. Resolution No. 651. D. Consider the adoption of an OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT to the City's General Plan Secretary reviewed the element and reported on review by various commissions within the City. Hearing open. Jay Covington, 4557 Candleberry, pointed out ak'eas over-looked but also stated the plan was very good. He also called attention to the Orange County plan and read portions of a report regarding long range borrowing. Mrs. Dorr, 231 6th St., asked about what was planned for the 1st st. parking lot area and also how specific the element must be. She also asked about regional programing in Sacramento and what it would mean to the City. Mr. Knapp felt the Commission would urge any avenue of cooperative financing and he advised of Mr. Osteen's attempts to establish bike paths and the staff efforts to work vi th flood control for double use. Don Emerson of Bixby Ranch asked about technicalities, particularly' one parcel shown on the Open Space element as recreation and open space, yet is zoned for multi-family' use - what steps and procedures would follow? Mr. Neprud advised of the contusion in the law and that the City Attorney is investigating. Mr. Emerson requested the hearing be continued for legal clarification. Mr. Covington requested the element be ac,ted upon as a whole and let the City Attorney advise the City Council. Discussion followed. Hearing closed. Chair ordered action deferred to the next meeting with the staff ~ir~cted to publicize the continued hearing. 2. Oral Communications . There were no oral communications. "- 3. Written Communications A communication trom Mrs. Joan Stegman was received and filed. 4. Unfinished Business A. Consideration of determination of zone for an "Arts and Crafts Center" (cont'd) Mr. Antos reported on his inspection of a similar operation in Encino. Discussion followed. Parking area would be restriped and entry paved. Repainting of building and landscaping indefinite. Mr. Dunn moved to recommend to the City Council that the C-2 Zone be determined as the first and best zone for 1;his use. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Dunn, Lanning, Ripperdan None O'Toole Knapp Motion carried. Resolution No. 652 5. New Business . A. Rossmoor Business Center (Hungry Hamburger), PR-10-72 Plans were submitted to remodel existing building and install two signs with a tQtal area of 72.7 tt. No rotation or flashing features in either sign. Mr. Knapp moved to approve PR-10-72 with condition that the signs have no movement. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously' by the members present. Resolution No. 653. e e . 6. Report from Secretary Mr. Neprud advised that this was the time for selection of officers. With the concurrence of the members, this action deferred until Council has made appointment. Mr. Knapp reported on a letter received regarding League of California Cities meeting in Anaheim in October. He also advised that an invitation had been received from the Orange County Building Industry Association for a dinner on pUblic officials night. No further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~..~~ L s Arnold """""- Recording Secretary . .