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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1973-03-07 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH ..,., 1973 The Planning Comm1ssion of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesda.y, March 7, 1973, in the Council Chamber of the City Administration B11ildingo The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ripperdan at 7 :30 p.m. and Vice Chairman Dunn led the Salute to the Flago Present: Absent: Dunn, Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, R1pperdan None The m1nutes of the meeting of February 21, 1973, were approved as pl"esentedo The Secretary reviewed the procedure for pub11C hear1ng and accept1ng test1monyo 10 Public Hearings A.& Bo GLAD Investments/James Watson, V-3-73 & v-4-73 (cont'd) Revised plans were presented for~both proposals under concurrent pub11C hearingo Secretary Neprud reviewed the applicat10ns and revisions made to the proposals. Hear1ng opened. Mro Watson expla1ned architectural problems to provide acceptab~e uni ts and meet requ1rements 0 He pointed out extenuat1ng circumstances and similar situations. He felt adequate setbakcs were being provided. Mro Ripperdan suggested that encroachment could be absorbed by build1ng and cited poss1b1lities. Mro Ripperdan advised of need to prove hardship other than econanical. Mro Watson p01nted out w1th street r1ght of wa.y and s1dewalk provided suffic1ent light and a1r. Mr. Watson felt structural problem precluded des1gn changes 0 Hear1ng closed~ Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve V-3-73 with the cond1 tion that the exterior S1deyard of 5'7" adjacent to l1ving area be maintained and 3'3" exterior sideyard adjacent to garages be allowed, other staff recommendat10ns of (1) build1ng not be physically joined to adjacent bu1ld1ng, (2) subject to effect1ve date of change of zone, (3) affirmation of lot sp11t by City Counc1l, (4) compliance with engineering cond1tions, (5) land use agreement cover1ng number of un1ts, parking spaces and annual 1nspection, (6) 1nterior tandem park1ng space of 9'3" width, (7) landscaping plans to the sat1sfaction of staff, and (8) fireplaces to not reduce sideyard to less than 20. Secretary reviewed the conditions requested by the Engineero Seconded by Mrso Lanning 0 Ayes: Hammond, Knapp, Lann1ng, Ripperdan Noes: None Absta1n: Dunn Mot10n carried. Resolution 726. Mrs. Lann1ng moved to approve v-4-73 w1th conditions recommended by staff (1) build1ngB"not be phys1cally joined, (2) fireplaces not reduce sideyard less than 2', (3) subject to effect1ve date of change of zone, ~4) affirmation of lot split by City Council, (5) compliance with engineering conditions, (6) land use agreement covering number of units, parking and annual inspection, and (7) landscaping to the satJ.sfactJ.on of the staff. Seconded by.Mrso Hammondo Ayes: Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan Noes; None Abstain: Dunn Motion carr1edo Resolution 7270 . . . e e c. Billy Rutledge, v-6-73 (contOd) Secretary revJ.ewed application. Hearing opened. Mr 0 Rutledge requested postponement until Commission complete study and recommendation of lot coverage question regarding Marina Hill. Chair ordered hearing continued to the AprJ.l 4th meeting. D. William Ro Siverson, Jro, V-7-73 Request is to allow a fireplace encroachment into the sideyard at 8'6" above gradeo Hearing openo Mr. Siverson present to answer questionso Discussion of possible conflict with fUture building on adjacent lot 0 Pointed out bv Mr 0 Dunn this would be allowed in District Io No protests made. Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the request as presented. Seconded by Mr 0 Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 728. 20 Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 3. Written CanmunJ.cations Letter received from Orange County Planning Department to be discussed under report from Secretaryo 4. UnfJ.nished Business Ao 7085 Acre Bixby Parcel Phase 3 of the staff report concernJ.ng hJ.ghest and best use, effects to neighboring areas, economic connotations, etc 0 was presented. After considering all factors the staff recommended the R-3 zone as most desireable. This would allow development as park or open space, R-l, R-2 or R-30 David Recupera of Bixby requested an opportunity to report on private study at the next meeting. Mr. Dunn moved to direct the staff to prepare a resolution and report for the City Council recommending R-3 as the highest and best zone for the property 0 Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanJ.mouslyo Chairman called a 5 minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.mo Bo Study of lot coverage on "Hill" Staff made historical, 1st phase, report ot areao Lot coverage not a requirement at the time of majority of the development. Secretary advised of subject to be covered in fUture reportso Petition received from 41 residents requesting the increase in lot coverage under present ordinance to 45%. Discussion followed regarding points in petitJ.on on open space provided in areao Possible division of districts dJ.scussed. 5. New Bu.siness Ao Request for Initiation of Zone Change Petition received requesting rezone ot lots 50 - 64 of Block 212, from R-l to R-30 Staff reported on street and traffic differences and advised of various actions that could be taken by Planning CommissJ.ono Mro Dunn moved to initiate actJ.on and set a hearing dateo Seconded by Mr. RJ.pperdan and passed unanimOUSly. e e . 6. Report from Secretary Inquiries received regard1ng proper zone for Residential Board dnd Care Homes. Mro Antos reported on state licenses and d1fferent characteristics of rest homes, convalescent homes, and board and care homes 0 Staff recommended adopt10n of defin1tion and determination of zone and parking requirements. D1Scussion of controls needed and other cit1es regulations. Mro Reid, Bll1lding Department, advised state requirements. Staff d1rected to prepare a more deta1led report. Forms and applications for California Coastal Zone Commission presented as information 0 Local agency must approve in concept pr10r to submission. Mro Re1d adv1sed of new building code for the C1ty becoming effectlve March 14, 19730 Orange County Plann1ng Department provided "People, Policy and Growth" for informat10n and re~iew. No further business, the meetlng was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. o(;:~ '4 LOis Arnold - . Recording Secretary .