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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-12-06 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 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 Ripperdan 0 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Dunn 0 Present: Dunn, Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan Absent: None The minutes of the meeting of November 15, 1972 were approved as presented. The Secretary reviewed the procedure for receiving testimony and information during public hearings. 10 Public Hearings A. Jack,. Marjorie Bettenhausen, V-57-12 Applicant proposes alterations and additions to an existing nonconforming duplex at 1311 Seal Way 0 Proposal is to move the duplex forward 6 feet, convert the duplex into a single family unit, construct a 3-car carport with 8+ f'oot wide spaces and a 2-story unit over the carport. Hearing open. Mr. Bettenhausen advised they needed larger family space and the proposal vould not increase the number of units. The proposal included a 7~' fence surrounding an atrium and an encroachment of a bay window into the side yard. These items were discussed at length. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to approve V-57-72 with the conditions that the three parking spaces of 8+ feet were acceptable, the fence be restricted to 6 foot, no sideyard encroachment, compliance with the engineering conditions and the execution of a land use agreement. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and after further discussion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 7050 B. Richard H. Loupe, V-58-72 Mr. Loupe, 729 South Shore, requested approval of the construction of a swimming pool with the front yard with a ~ foot fence in lieu of' the maximum permitted 3~' fence in a front yard setbacko Hearing open. Mr. Loupe pointed o1i.t he had been a resident of the city for 16 years. He stated that his lot layout precluded any other location for a pool. He felt the fence would be no more hazardous than others in the neighborhood. Fence would be located on top of a 4~ foot retaining vall. Mr. Loupe presented pictures of the site and pool location. Two neighbors spoke with no objection, but one questioned the stability of the soil. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to deny, seconded by Mr. Knapp, because of safety hazards and undesireable precedent. Passed unanimously. Resolution No. 706. Applicant advised of his right of appeal. C. Rossmoor Business Center (Dave Liles - Fotomat), CP-3-72 Applicant proposed the construction of a drive-through film processing kiosk in the Rossmoor Shopping Center. Hearing open. Mr. Liles explained the type of business and presented slides of other locations exhibiting the types of materials and also the proposed location. Iii reply to a question. he explained their experience of amount of' traffic. He reminded the Commission of their recommendation in the past that this type of operation should be located in a shopping center. No other comments, the hearing vas closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve CP-3-72 . . . e . with the condition that the kiosk be construction of slump stone and tile roof (similar to the one in LaPllente), compliance with engineering conditions and submission of landscaping plans to the satisfaction of the staff. Seconded by Mrs. Hammond and passed unanimously. Resolution Bo. 707. D. Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, cp-4-72 The applicant proposes to remove an existing residence and garage from an R-2 lot and use the location as a parking lot in conjunction with their commercial operation across the alley. Hearing open. Jim Stutz, Vice President and Manager of the local office reviewed the past actions and the Commission's concern for sufficient parking. They have found a need for additional parking to avoid adding to the congested on-street parking and have taken this step to provide it. Mr. Stutz took exception to Item 5 of the proposed engineering conditions regarding alley work. He pointed out they had m&a.e revisions to the alley along with their original proposal to the city's specifications and did not feel they should be responsible if the city changed their mind. He did indicate that they would make corrections if the contractor had not met the original specifications. Mr. Adams, 335 13th St., with a petition of 10 property owners. and Mr. Gallenes, 324 13th St., spoke in opposition because it would increase traffic on 13th st. due to the one..w~ traffic flow southward. They had no objection if the city would change the direction of flow to exit on Pacific Coast Highvq. Planning Commission as well as the applicant favored the possible change of direction for traffic on 12th St. Mr. Dunn asked if proposed lot vould be used for employee parking. Mr. Stutz stated this was their intent to keep the employees off the street and would cause the minimum amount of traffic movement. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to approve cp-4-72 with the conditions that the lot be restricted for employee parking, compliance vi th engineering conditions except No. 5 to meet original specifications, 6 foot block wall be erected between lot and adjacent R-2 property, a 2' 8ft wall and planter along the 13th St. property line and landscaping to the satisfaction of the staff. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously'. Resolution No. 708. In addition, Mr. Dunn strongly' recommended that the City Engineer reverse the traffic flow on 13th St. E. Consideration of Amendments to Article l5B and Section l8ol.l of Zoning Ordinance regarding District III. Secretary reviewed the meeting with the members of the Board of Directors from Surfisde and the proposed amendments. Hearing open. Miss Kober, President of the Board of Directors, Surfside Colony, Ltd., spoke in regard to the amendments and felt the area did not need covered parking, but were more interested in requiring off-street parking. She also asked about establishing minimum lot area. Discussion followed with the Secretary explaining that the small lots have no room for the structure and uncovered parking - it must be integrated. Tan Conlin, Secretary- Treasurer, stated residents would like the use of the available back yard without a carport structure. Discussion followed. Mrs. Conlin spoke stating that many in the Colony wanted the option of open parking and that the Commission needed to look at others perspective. Hearing closed. _ Mr. Knapp moved to continue the hearing until a report was received from the Board of Directors. Seconded by Dunn and passed unanimously'. e e . 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 3. Wri tten Communications Petition received from property owners on Seal W~ at 14th and Dolphin requesting a change of zone from C-l to R-3. Mr. Knapp asked for a staff report on the feasibility of such a change. Chair so ordered. 4. Unfinished Business A. 7.85 acre Bixby Parcel - Highest and Best Use Secretary advised the staff had not completed their survey and report. The request had been submitted to the City Council to extend the moratorium on the issuance of building permits for this site for an additional 4 months. Report should be complete by December 20 and submitted to the Commission. 5. New Business A. Rossmoor Business Center (Union Federal Savings & Loan), PR-16-72 . Plans were submitted for a proposed alteration to the existing bank building which would provide an additional 418 square feet of usable space. ~ Aesthetics would not be damaged. Mr. Dunn moved to approve the plans subject to compliance with the engineering conditions. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 709. B. John Palmer, A-7-72 Referral of appeal by the City Council was reported for encroacament into the exterior sideyard by upper stories. A petition of 29 residents of Surfside was presented favoring the granting of the variance. Mr. Palmer advised that he originally planned the cantilever at the rear as allowed by code but changed his plans at the request of the Colony to avoid congestion of the space near the exit. He claimed hardship because this was the smallest lot in Surfs ide and because of the'narrow street, his car would run over spikes at the entrance. In addi t::bon, clearance for moving vans, garbage trucks and fire engines would be hindered. He feels this would not set precedent since no other lot like it. Mr. Conlin felt Mr. Palmer had. tried to compromise and it was desirable by the Colony not to have the cantilever on the Surfside Ave. side. Mrs. Palmer said there was no other street like this and the house on the opposite end has a balcony encroachment. Mr. Knapp cautioned the Commission that requests to owners by the Colony were not binding on the Planning Commission. Discussion of gate location and use followed. Mr. Knapp moved to return the appeal to the City Council reaffirming the denial due to no change in conditions from those originally considered. Seconded by Dunn. AYES: NOES: Dunn, Hammond, Knapp, Lanning Ripperdan Motion carried. Resolution No. 710. . C. George Pearson, PR-17 -72 Mr. Pearson requested a change of the free standing identification sign from ENCO to GULF at l300 Pacific Coast Highway. Secretar,y reported on his review of the site. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the plans. Seconded by' Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 711. . e . 6. Secretary's Report Mr. Neprud advised on the lot coverage report to the City Council and possible actions. Start has submitted report for next Council meeting. He reported that the city had contracted with Haworth and Anderson for consulting services for the General Plan updating. Mr. Knapp introduced his mother visiting from Michigan. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. c;-;<::: .v at-t~ ..t Lois Arnold -- Recording Secretary . , .