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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1973-03-21 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH :e:i1, 1973 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, March 21, 1973, in the Council Chamber of the City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ripperdan at 7:30 p.m. and Vice Chairman Dunn led the Salute to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dunn, Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan None The minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1973, were approved as presented. The Secretary reviewed the procedure for public hearing and accepting testimony. 1. Public Hearings A. William Walls (Kahler-Grossgold), CP-1-73 Secretary read the application and summarized the request for a proposed conversion of existing structures to a "rest home~' at 1207 Ocean Ave. Mr. Grossgold had requested the hearing be delayed to later in the meeting to allow him to attend. Chair so ordered. B. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, CP-2-73 . Leisure World Holy Family Church requested approval of an addition to the existing rectory. Records indicated no conditional use permit ever applied for or granted, making ita nonconforming use. This action, if approved, would make ita conforming use. Hearing opened. Variance action needed with condit&onal use permit for number of parking apaces. Roger Sullivan, 458 S. Spring, Los Angeles, representing the owner, advised the proposed addition would not increase density. No protests were received, written or oral. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning fe~t that parking had not presented a problem and moved to approve CP-2-73. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and passed unanimOUSly. Resolution No. 729. C. Change Cf Zone fromHR-l to R-3, CZ-2-73 Zone Change action initiated by the Planning Commission following petttion from property owners of even numbered lots 50 through,64, inclusive, of Block 212, Bay View Tract. Hearing opened. Paul Banks, owner of Lots 54 &: 1/2 of 56, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Eula ~~ings, owner of Lots 60, 62 &: 64, spoke favoring R-3 as more proper zoning of the property 1 Mr. Hobson and Mr. Sanders also spoke regarding the rezonipg. Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to recommend to the City Council the rezoning of the subject property from R-l to 8-3. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 730. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 3. Written Communications Communications received were in conjunction with specific agenda items. 4. Unfinished Business . . . e e A. 7.85 Acre Bixby Parcel Staff presented proposed resolution regarding best zoning of subject property. The Secretary reviewed past considerations and hearings 0 Mr. Recupero of Bixby Co. and a representative of Gruen and Associates were present. They reported on an evaluation made by Gruen regarding the property. R-3 was considered the best zoning for the property. Discussion followedo Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve Resolution No. 731 reporting R-3 as the best zoning if use as a park is not possible. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. After additional discussion, the vote was as follows; Ayes: Noes; Dunn, Hammond, Lanning, Ripperdan Knapp Motion carried. Resolution No. 731. B. Study of lot coverage on "Hill" Secretary reported on history of the area, pros and cons of various percentages of lot coverage and alternatives open to the Commissiono Survey of other beach cOllDllunities taken and included in the report. After discussion, and the desire for public input, the Chair ordered this item to be included on the April 4th agenda and news release made in order to inform publico C. Determination of Zone - Residential Board and Care Home Staff reported on other cities requirements, present code controls, state licensing controls, and gave a proposed amendment. Mr. Knapp moved to call a public hearing. Seconded by Mr 0 Dunn and passed unanimously 0 50 New Business A. Single Lo:t SubdivJ.sion Ordinance Presently, engineering conditions are imposed on each application. All construction meeting code requirements is not subject to conditionso This proposed ordinance would make equal requirements for all construction. Mrso Lanning moved to approve the ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Seconded by Mro Dunn and passed unanimously. Resolution Noo 7320 Discussion of possible date for joint meeting with Council. Meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. Reconvened at 8:55 pomo loA. Public Hearing - Walls, CP-1-73 Secretary reviewed request and proposed staff conditions. Hearing open. Mr. Grossgold explained the purpose for the request, for ambulatory elderly only, and state requirements 0 Mrs. Grace Campbell spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Ward expressed concern for parking for residents, attendants and visitors in an area already congested. He also felt the use was not compatible with the area. Discussion followedo Hearing closed. Mr. Knapp felt parking was inadequate. Mr. Dunn moved to approve the application subject to staff coaditions. Seconded by Mrs. Hammond. Ayes: Noes; Dunn, Hammond, Lanning, Ripperdan Knapp Motion carried. Resolution No. 733. . e . There was no fUrther business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ~~~~~ Lois Arnold - Recording Secretary . .