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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1972-12-20 . . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1972 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, December 20, 1972. in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ripp~rdan at 7;30~p.m. The Salute to the Flag was led by Vice Chairman Dunn. Present: Absent: Dunn. Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan None The minutes of the meeting held on December 6, 1972 were approved as presented. The Secretary advised of the procedure for receiving testimony during a public hearing. He also introduced Mr. George Reid of the City Engineering and Building Depa~ment and advised that he would be attending the meetings on a regular basis. 1. Public Hearings A. Consideration of Amendments to Article lSB and Section 1801.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding District III (continued) . Secretary reviewed the proposed amendments and advised of communication received from Miss Kober, President of Surfside Colony, agreeing to all proposals except covered parking. Hearing open. Secretary explained the amendments would only affect new or remodeled structures. Mr. Conlin objected to required covered parking because it would eliminate multi use of the area. Discussion followed. Hearing closed. Commissioners discussed pros and cons of covered parking for the area. Mrs. Hammond moved to delete the requirement for covered parking from the proposed amendment. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan. Ayes: Noes: Dunn, ~ond, Ripperdan Knapp, Lanning Motion carried. Resolution No. 712. Mr. Dunn moved to approve the amendments as revised by Resolution No. 712 and recommend their adoption by the City Council. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 713. B. Kenneth L. Brandau, V-S9-72 Mr. Brandau requested a variance to permit a lath covered patio cover in a side yard and a 8'9" fence at the rear of the property to remain at 424 Corsair Way. Hearing open. Secretary reviewed the background of the development including setbacks and deed restrictions. These alterations were constructed without building permit or approval by the architectural review board. Mr. Brandau explained why he needed the privacy for protection of pets and to prevent theft. Discussion followed. Letter received from Mrs. Ponti objecting to any variance. Hearing closed. After additional discussion by the Commission, Mr. Knapp moved that the variance be denied for lack of hardShip. Mrs. Lanning seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Resolution No. 714. Applicant advised of his right of appeal. . 2. Oral CODDllunications There were no oral communications. . . . . . 3. Written Communications There were no written communacations. 4. Unfinished Business A. 7.85 acre Bixby Parcel Mr. Antos reported on his review of other types or special zoning for open space. Staff will prepare a detailed report. An outline of procedure was furnished. Further discussion held regarding planned development, zones, various fees, etc. 5. New Business A. Rezoning request for certain properties in Coastal District Petition had been received requesting rezoning a portion of a block on Seal Way from C-l to R-3. Staff reported on findings and discussed possible actions. Mr. Knapp felt it would be in the best interest of the community to rezone and moved to set a public hearing to initiate action. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. Ayes: Hammohd, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan Noes: None Abstain: Dunn Motion carried. B. Report on traffic direction of flow on 13th St. Report received from W. D. MUrphy, City Engineer, regarding traffic circulation. He advised a traffic study would be conducted. It was pointed out that final plan for Electric Ave. was needed and consideration of possible conflict with traffic on Pacific Coast Highway. When study is completed, a report will be forwarded to the Commission. C. Consideration of tentative tract map and proposal for Tract No. 7521 Proposal is for a 70 unit condominium (one lot subdivision) 06 1.5+ acres in the Rossmoor Shopping Center by Mr. B. Solomon. Environmental Impact Report reviewed by E.Q.C.B. and returnedlwith recommendations. Discussion followed on details of the proposal. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the E.I.R. and Tentative Tract Map for Tract No. 7521 and recommend approval by the City Council with the conditions that landscaping plans be subject to review and approve by the staff and final plans be subject to Plan Review before the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 715. 6. Secretary's Report Secretary advised of a joint meeting with the City Council on January 15 to review General Plan Goals and an adjourned meeting on January 24 with the planning consultants. Report on lot coverage problem. City Council asked for modifications to Commission's recommendation. Commission directed to set public hearing. Date to be established at the meeting on January 3. Staff wished Commission members a Merry Christmas. . . . No further business. the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 pom. oG ~A-]-". Lois Arnold Recording Secretary . .