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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-09-06 e . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1972 (AS CORRECTED) 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 Ripperdan and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Knapp. Present: Absent: Hammond, Ripperdan, Dunn, Knapp Lanning Mrs. Lanning's absence was excused The minutes of the meeting of August 16, and August 21, 1972 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Michael & Ann McGlone, V-16-72 . Since no representative was present at the meeting, Mr. Dunn moved for a continuation. Mr. Knapp seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Hammond, Ripperdan, Dunn, Knapp None B. Emanuel Gy1er, UV-4-72 Hearing opened. Mr. Gy1er appeared in own behalf and requested that the property be rezoned to R-3. He stated that the use of existing setbacks would cause loss of three parking spaces, and requested use of nine units instead of the authorized eight units as he felt it economically impossible to build an eight unit ~partment house. He, also, stated he felt the engineering conditions discriminated against him regarding the paving of the alley. Mr. Ripperdan stated that it was the usual thing for an alley to be paved. Mr. Neprud cited the case of Stan Miller, in which instance the alley was required to be paved. He advised that the alley would probably require asphalt concrete and suggested that a check be made with the Engineering Department to see how much traffic there was in alley. There was a general discussion of egress and ingress in regard to pedestrian safety. Mrs. Benedict, 1421 Seal Way, was in . . e . favor of proposal and did not favor setbacks. Mr. Jack Smith, 1405 Seal Way, was in favor of proposal and felt that correction of sidewalk and gutter repairs should be done by the Engineering Department. Mr. Knapp explained that the excess lot coverage and extra unit was not in accordance with the Planning Commission's policies and that economic conditions were not a reason to change the Commission's policy. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved that the motion be denied, it was seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and motion was passed. Resolution No. 669 AYES: NOES: ABSTAINS: ABSENT: Hammond, Ripperdan, Knapp None Dunn Lanning C. Bank of America, V-33-72 . Hearing opened. Applicant represented by Mr. Tom Truskier, architect who requested architectural alteration to a non-conforming building. After a general discussion as to the availability of enough parking spaces, it was decided that there would be adequated parking. Mr. Ripperdan moved that the motion be approved subject to the addition of planters. Hearing closed. It was seconded by Mr. Dunn and was unanimously passed by members present. Resolution No. 670 D. William Gill, 4-34-72 Hearing Opened. Mr. Gill was represented by Mr. Don Davis, architect of Long Beach. Applicant is proposing a three unit apartment building in R-3 zone with tandem parking. Mr. Lawrence Peters, 211 Ocean Avenue, was in opposition to the proposed variance allowing tandem parking. Mrs. Manning, 209 Ocean Avenue, opposed variance stating she felt it would increase the parking problem in this area. Rebuttal was made by Mr. Don Davis showing that there was a two-for-one parking area and that tandem parking was being used extensively in a great many congested areas. Mr. Knapp explained that tandem parking had proven successful and that there would be annual inspection of the parking. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the application subject to engineering and staff conditions. It was seconded by Mrs. Hammond and unanimously passed by those present. Resolution No. 671 E. Go1dia Krede11, V-35-72 . Hearing opened. Applicant proposed three-unit addition with tandem parking, one parking space off street, less than required length of parking stalls and less than required side yard. Mrs. Krede11 proposed . e . turning family room into bedroom which would make four, two-bedroom units. Mr. Knapp questioned curb cut requested by Mrs. Kredell and suggested that instead parking stalls be lengthened which would then meet the parking requirements. Mrs. Kredell agreed to this proposal. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to approve application subject to engineering anG staff conditions. Mr. Knapp seconded motion. It was unanimously approved by members present. Resolution No. 672 F. Ronald & Nancy Kredell, V-36-72 Hearing opened. Proposed is a four unit apartment building in the R-3 zone. Applicant states lot abuts a public parking lot and wishes to install a six foot wall to separate lot from public area. Mr. Ripperdan asks if granting this request would start a precedent.. Mr. Knapp believes that since this is an odd sized lot abutting public parking that it might be considered a har~ship case. The Secretary advises that if additional variances are required, they must be advertised and due to the delay extra parking would be needed. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moves to approve the motion subject to engineering and staff conditions. It was seconded by Mr. Ripperdan. Resolution No. 673. . AYES: NOES: ABSTAINS: ABSENT: Hammond, Ripperdan, Knapp None Dunn Lanning G. Llene B. Eddy (DeSadeleer), V-37-72 Hearing opened. Applicant was represented by mother, Mrs. Edith DeSadeleer, asking that variance be granted for tandem parking for a three unit apart- ment building in the R-3 zone. Melba Nelson, 1614 Ocean, asked 'that tandem parking not be granted due to the excess noise of moving cars in and out. The Secretary reviewed the survey that had been made for the Planning Commission. It was his consensus that tandem parking has been most successful in crowded conditions and that most cities have found it feasible. Mrs. DeSadeleer contended that in checking the area most<people were using the tandem parking instead of street. Mr. Dunn was concerned over garages not being accessible to parking and instead were used for storage or other uses while cars'were parked on apron. Mr. Neprud said he would review this con~ition with the City Manager, Police Department and Fire Department, and that there would be annual inspection of property under the land-use-agreement. He, also, suggested that the stairway . e e . should be set in to allow for furniture being moved. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to approve motion subject to planning and engineering conditions. Mrs. Hammond seconded motion. It was unanimously approved by members present. Resolution 674 H. Henry & Wilma Espoy, V-38-72 Hearing opened. Applicant represented by Gary Potter is proposing 3 duplexes on three 35' x 100' lots in the R-3 zone with variance consideration for tandem parking. The engineering conditions were . objected to by Mrs. Henry Espoy as he was assessed in the amount of $2000 for payement of sidewalks five years ago anti did not wish to be reassessed. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve motion subject to inspection of sidewalks by Engineering Department as to need for repairs or replacement and subject to staff conditions. Mr. Knapp seconded motion. Members present unanimously approved the motion. Resolution No. 675 . I. Henry & Wilma Espoy, V-39-72 Hearing opened. This motion was passed without dissent oy Mrs. Hammond subect to engineering and staff conditions. It was seconded by Mr. Dunn. Hearing closed. Motion was unanimously approved by members present. Resolution No. 676. J. Henry & Wilma Espoy~ V-40-72 Hearing opened. Mrs. Hammond moved that this motion be passed subject to engineering and staff conditions. Mr. Dunn seconded. Hearing closed. Resolution 677 K. Margaret Ordway Hearing opened. Applicant proposed a second story addition of a unit to a non-conforming building in a R-3 zone. He suggested that the restricted parking area be moved to the other side of street. Mr. Neprud explained that the Engineering Department had some definite reason for placing restricted parking on that side of the street and would not recommend changing sides of street for parking. Mr. Ripperdan suggested a 12 foot setback using alternate plan which would give adeouate parking and would be from the alley. Mr. Knapp suggested a continuation butthe Secretary . . e . stated if there was a continuation, the applicant would be subject to a 2 for 1 unit parking after the 27th of September. Mr. Neprud recommended the alternate plan subject to the Planning Commission's approval of variance, then plan could be re-submitted for a Plan Review at the meeting of September 20. Mr. John Woodman, 1605 Seal Way, objected to another parking space being taken from Neptune Avenue. Also, objection was made by Melba Nelson, 1614 Ocean, against tandem parking. Mr. Dunn made a motion that the alternate plan be used with three parking spaces, removal of existing garage, deletion of 3/4 bath and that variance be granted for less than the required side yard setback on exterior side, subject to Land-Use-Agreement with a Plan Review for Planning Commission meeting of September 20, 1972. Alley to be repaired or replaced and deletion of curb subject to engineering recommendations. Also, subject to staff conditions. Hearing c.10sed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Knapp and was unanimously approved by members present. Resolution No. 678 L. Ronald Prather, V-42-72 . Hearing opened. Applicant proposed a six unit apartment building in the R-3 zone with variance requests for column encroachments in a required side yard and partial obstruction of the required 24 foot turning radius. Structural columns were proposed for side yard. There was no opposition during public hearing. It was suggested by Mr. Neprud that an extra three feet be held back from property line. Mr. Ripperdan requested that there be protective steel angles on the corners of columns set 3 to 4 feet high. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved that motion be carried with condition ] foot setback from property line and that there be protective steel angles on corners of columns. Also, to include conditions set by Fire Department, Engineering and Planning staff with Land-Use-Agreement and landscaping satisfactory to staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Knapp and was unanimously approved by members present. Resolution No. 679 . . . . . e M. William & Mary Robertson, V-43-72 The applicant proposed construction of a 4,OOOsq. ft. commercial building in the C-2 zone to be used for "auto hardware". Public hearing opened. There was general discussion of the requirements of 2 parking spaces inside the building by Mr. Robertson and Planning Commission members. Mr. Donald Baker, 125 10th Street, opposed changes in loading area and contended there was already heavy conjestion of traffic in the alley. Mr. Leland Maderas, 127 10th Street, opposed increase of parking area. Rebuttal was given by the prospective lessee who stated there would be very light loading from small delivery trucks and that morning deliveries would not start before 10 a.m. and that there would be no deliveries after 5 p.m. There was a general discussion by the Planning and Commision members as to the 2 parking areas inside the building. It was decided that there was lost space with 2-car parking inside of building and it was suggested that there be tandem parking with 22 foot loading zone and that an additional 4 feet be removed from the building to allow for extra parking. This condition was agree to by Mr. Robertson and the lessee. Mr. Neprud explained that the frontal projection over sidewalk would require a written request to the City Council with their consent before installa- tion. Mr. Robertson agreed to meet all the requirements of the City. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved that the motion be carried with the provisions that the building be shortened by 4~ feet, making the loading zone standard sized, with tandem parking permitted in the loading zone when not being used for loading or unloading, no garage uses be permitted inside of building, that the uses be restricted to an "auto- hardware" store and subject to engineering and staff conditions with parking layout suggested by staff. Motion was seconded by Mr. Knapp and was unanimously approved by all members present. Resolution No. 680. N. Consideration of Amendment of Article 2, regarding restaurants. Hearing opened. Mr. Knapp moved that the motion be carried. It was seconded by Mrs. Hammond and approved unanimously by members present. Hearing closed. Resolution No. 681. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications . . . . e 3. Written Communications There were no written communications 4. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 5. New Business A. Discussion of Lot Coverage There was general discussion of lot coverage and it was questioned by Katherine Roat of 3660 Aster. It was decided that the discussion should be held over until the September 20th meeting. Mr. Dunn suggested having someone from the City Attorney's office here and that he be given a copy of this report. B. William Siverson, PR-13-72 Applicant proposed a 7 unit apartment building in the R-3 zone. All minimum code requirements are met by this proposal. It was moved by Mr. Knapp to pass this proposal subject to engineering and staff conditions. It was seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and approved unanimously by members present. Resolution No. 682 C. Parker Stortz, PR-14-72 During general discussion, it was requested that the plans be changed back to the original plans with working drawings showing deletion of stove and full size refrigerator. Mr. Knapp moved to approve and it was seconded by Mr. Dunn. It was unanimously approved by members present. Resolution No. 683 D. Amended Code - Non-Conforming Restaurant Structure The Secretary was directed to advertise a public hearing for the meeting of September 20th. E. Consideration of Landscape Ordinance It was requested that landscaping maintenance apply to residential property and developed property and to include dismantled automobiles. . . . . ~ Mr. Knapp asked that the minutes reflect the official welcome by the Planning Commission of Charles Antos as a member of the staff. 6. Report from the Secretary A report was given on non-conforming parking spaces. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 p.m. Dorothy Woodson Recording Secretary