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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-11-15 e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ~mETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1972 . The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Adminstration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ripperdan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Dunn. Present: Dunn, Hammond, Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan Absent: None Also Present: Bill Little, City Staff Thomas Winfield, City Attorney The minutes of November 1 and November 8, 1972 were approved as corrected. 1. Public Hearings A. Barton F. Stratton, V-55-72 Request is for construction of a 3 unit apartment building with tandem parking in the R-3 Zone. Hearing opened. Barton F. Stratton, 1527 E. Harmany Lane, Fullerton, CA., the applicant, was present. Commission called for comments from the audience. There were no comments for or against the proposed construction. Applicant agreed to the engineering and staff conditions. Hearing closed. Dunn moved to approve V-55-72 with the staff and engineering conditions. Seconded by Lanning and passed unanimously by members present. Resolution No. 699 B. B. Fielder, V-56-72 . Request is for the addition of a porch to an existing nonconforming duplex in the R-3 Zone, nonconforming by reason of less than required number of parking spaces, less than required rear yard setback and less than required distance between buildings. Hearing opened. Mr. Fielder of 1011~ Seal Way, Seal Beach, the applicant, was present. The applicant stated that it was his desire to bring his building into conformity w1th the surrounding dwellings, as many have the addition of the porch. Commissioner Knapp stated that only engineering condition No.1 was applicable in the matter, and further, that engineering condition No. 6 was not a desired requireme~t of the Commission. Hearing.c~c!. ~app__moved _~o~rove V-56-72 with the staff,1conditions and engineering co~~ition No_. 1. S_econded by Ripperdan. AYES: NOES: Absent: Commissioners: Dunn, Hammond, Knapp, Ripperdan Lanning None MOtion Carried. Resolution NoJX[p C. Proposed Amendment to Iterim OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT Secretary suggested that the hearing on this subject be considered after Agenda Item 7 A. Chair so ordered. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. . 3. Written Communications The Secretary reported that the City Clerk had submitted unofficial election results as an information item for the Commission. . . 4. Unfinished Business . A. Subdivision Ordinance - Discussion Mr. Little further reported on the need to revise the existing ordinance and the present deficiencies. Discussion by the Commission followed. Knapp moved to delete the provisions requiring mandatory payment of in lieu fees and leave the question open for consideration on a proposal to proposal basis to the City staff and City Council. Knapp further moved that the Commission forward to the City Council the Commission's recommendation that the proposed Subdivision 0rdinance be adopted with the recommen- -/__ dation that Council reserve the rightt~decide whether-lGiDd-ded1cation ~:r~lieu~ees:-- ~r a c;ombination of both_ shal! apP!L for new developm!!nts. Secondec( by - Lanning ~and passed u....animously. Resolution No. i!IllLl. .,. ...'" .. t B. Proposed Amendment to Iterim OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT . The Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that proposed Subdivision Ordinance and the amendment to Interim OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT should be consistant with one another. He further stated that in order for the City to adopt a land dedication/ park standard schedule or in-lieu fees requirement the State requires that the adopted OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT reflect that standard. Public Hearing opened. Discussion continued. It was the opinion of the Commission that it recommend to the City Council that a park standard of 4 acres per each 1,000 persons be included in the proposed amendment to Interim OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT. Dunn moved that the recommendation be forwarded to the City Council. Seconded by Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 702 C. Lot Coverage - Discussion of Alternatives General discussion of possible alternatives #1 and #7 was continued. Commissioner Knapp stated that it was his opinion that 40% lot coverage was a desirable standard to be maintained. He also stated that the 40% standard was a standard adopted by many Orange County cities. It was Mr. Knapp'.'s opinion that those residents of now non- conforming homes should be given the opportunity to obtain legal status. The Commission felt that perhaps some pressure was being brought to bear by the owners of homes now approximating 40% lot coverage who would be able to make improvements above the 40% standard. Questions were directed by the Commission to the City Attorney regarding the equita- bility of Alternative #7 as it was originally formed. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that it would be inequitable as originally worded and should be modified. Chairman Ripperdan called for a recess at 9:00 p.m. Chairman Ripperdan called the regular meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. . It was the general consensus of the Commission that neither Alternative #7 or #1 were desirable nor would they provide a satisfactory solution to the problem. It was the opinion of the Commission that #7 went beyond the original intent of the proposal, and that modifications were necessary. Commissioner Knapp introduced the following motion: "That the Planning Commission of the City .of Seal Beach recommend to the City Council as follows: . . 1. That lot coverage not exceed 40%. . 2. That those model 15 & 19 homes which are now non- conforming, for which building permits have been let, be given a period of 90 days in which to apply for a variance. 3. That the City Council waive the variance fee for those homes in College Park East so identified in No.2." Motion was seconded by Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 303. D. 7.85 acre Bixby Parcel - Highest and Best Use General discussion was held on the highest and best use of the parcel. Hammond, stated that'use af ~belparcBl'should be compatible with the surrounding area. It was the opinion of the Commission that the recommendations of the Commission should not detract from the value of the parcel. Knapp moved that study of the determination of the best use of the parcel should continue until such time as the City shall determine that acquisition of the parcel is not a reality, and that further study time be given for poss1ble uses. Seconded by Ripperdan and passed unanimously with Mrs. Hammond asking staff to prepare information pointing out impact on the surrounding areas. Reselstieft Ne. 194 V"Ii:I- r1/~I1U fe- {),-dt"" 5 . New Business . There was no new business. 6. Report from Secretary Secretary reported on Proposition 20 as reviewed in Council stating that actions taken would be between the applicant and the State and that the City need not be held liable. Prospective applicants would sign a disclaimer with the State so stating. Secretary advised the Commission of two appeals that were presented to Council"stating that the Council had upheld the Commission's decision on the denials of Steven 11anley and Emanuel Gyler. Meeting was adjourned at 10:35 until December 6, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Adminstration Building. .