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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1973-05-16 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON MAY 16, 1973 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, May 16, 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 Mr. Knapp led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent: Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan Dunn Mr. Dunn's absence was excused. The minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1973 were approved as corrected, and the minutes of the joint meeting with the C:ity Council of May 7, 1973, were approved as presented. The Secretary explained the procedure to be followed during the public hearings. 1. Public Hearings A. Golden Rain Foundation, cp-4-73 (continued) This public hearing was continued from the May 2nd meeting. Mr. Neprud reviewed the application. Hearing reopened. Mr. Jack Davis, Administrator for the Golden Rain Foundation, advised the Board of Directors had requested him to report to the Planning Commission regarding the suggested revisions. After review b,y the G.R.F. Architectural Committee, Board of Directors and others, it was determined that the original concept was preferable. for the needs of the Leisure World communi ty. Location change could create drainage problems. Parking layout thought to be the best utility of use and most efficient. Board asked approval of original proposal. Discussion between Commission and Mr. Davis followed regarding the various proposed revisions. Mr. Bemis, President of the Golden Rain Board, spoke and advised that the Board had studied at length the best center for Leisure World considering all conditions and felt this was the better concept. No other comments were received and the hearing closed. Mr. Davis acknowledged awareness of the proposed engineering conditions and indicated a willingness to comply. Mr. Knapp moved to approve CP~-73 subject to the compliance with engineering ccnditions, approval by staff of landscaping plans, and recordation of the two parcels as a single parcel and a copy of said recordation to be submitted to the City. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hammond, Knapp, Ripperdan Lanning Dunn Motion carried. Resolution No. 742. B. R. J. MacDonald, V-11-73 Proposal is for the addition of a porch and balcony to a nonconforming duplex at 1003 Seal Way. Building is nonconforming due to less than required number of parking spaces and substandard rear yard. Hearing open. Mr. MacDonald was present and indicated he would comply with proposed condition. Similar variances have been granted. No other comments received. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve V-ll-~3 subject to the execution of a Land Use Agreement limiting the number of units to two, reserving parking for vehicular use and providing for annual inspection. Seconded by Mrs. Hammond and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 743. . . . e e C. Edward and Joann Gray, V-12-73 Applicant requesting approval of a 21 sqo ft. addition to a room in a nonconforming single family home at B-8l Surfside, nonconforming due to less than required parking 0 Secretary advised that Surfside Board of Directors had not acted upon this proposal and requested continuance. Public hearing opened and continued to the meeting of June 6, 1913. Mro Knapp requested that communications with the Surfside Board of Directors be improved to avoid premature applications on the agenda. Staff will work toward this end. D. William Siverson & Edward Sukla, V-13-73 Proposal is for a 7 unit building with less than the required parking at 311 Ocean. Secretary explained that this proposal had received plan review approval prior to the change in parking requirements and site construction begun 0 Permit requirement by Proposition 20 had delayed further construction until the building permit expired. Hearing open. Mr. Siverson spoke and felt the staff report very complete. He felt he was not asking for anything that had not already been granted, that he was a victum of Proposition 20 requirements. He pointed out the Coastal Commission took time for organization and a backlog of applications resultedo He felt no precedent could be established due to the peculiarity of the caseo Mr. Siverson pointed out the great delay encountered due to heavy raino He contended that the Building Department had recognized that work had begun because they requested that he refill the trenches for safetyo Mr. Reid, Chief, Building Department, was asked for rules relating to building permits and he read the report. Secretary reviewed the dates of applications and worko Mr. Reid advised the Coastal Commission will not accept applications until City has approvedo Mr. Sukla stated the property had been purchased in 1972 prior to any knowledge of Proposition 20 and the resulting problems. lie reviewed the timing of parking ordinance, work begun, demolition of the 'ratty' structure on the property, rains, etc. He felt they were victums of laws and weather and that they had had good intentions 0 Discussion of refusal by the Coastal Commission to grant an exemption with Mr. Antos explaining the basis for such exemptions. After a question regarding the number of parking spaces proposed, discussion continued of possible revisions to provided required number of spaceso Laurence Peters, 211 Oceanll spoke in opposition and stated that the new parking requirements evolved after a great deal of study to reduce congestion. He felt laws should affect all persons, the plans for greatest density were best for the applicant but not the city as a whole. He asked that the ordinance be enforced as adopted. Barbara Barton, 414 Ocean, agreed with Mr. Peters, that all property was valuable and should not be overused. Mro Showalter, 400 Ocean, urged rejection of the request, no rational reason for variance, no hardShip, parking in the area currently a problem, and felt it was in the best interest to all to meet the codeo Mr. Bulla restated his position that they were victums of law changes and weather. He indicated that tandem parking was not workable and did not want to revise plans 0 Secretary advised options open to the applicant and Commission. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to deny V-13-13. Seconded by Mrs. Hammond. Mr. Knapp spoke in opposition to the motion and felt that hardship did exist due to Proposition 20 and that special circumstances did exist. AYES: Hammong, Lanning II Ripperdan NOES: Knapp ABSENT: Dunn Motion carried. Resolution Noo 744. Application advised of right of appeal to the City Council. . . . . E. Amendment to Code - Lot Coverage Provisions and Establishment of District V for Marina Hill Proposed amendment to establish a Zoning District V for Marina Hill and increase maximum allowable lot coverage for the district to 45%. Hearing open. Secretary reported that communications from Mr. and Mrs. John C. Morrow, 1720 Harbor Way, Dr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Fresonke, 417 Emerald Pl., Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cunningham, 629 Sandpiper Dr., Mr. and Mrs 0 Gerald W. Peasley, 632 Beachcomber Dr., and Mr 0 Richard E. Smith, 701 Beachcomber Dr., had been received all favoring the proposed amendment 0 Dale Baker, 713 Taper Dro, spoke in favor of the proposal. Larry Weir, 636 Beachcomber Dr., spoke in favor and stated he had signed the original petition requesting this change. He pointed out second stories can be added that could be more detrimental to the area than more lot coverage. This proposal would provide flexibility in a responsible manner. Mike McGlone, 604 Island View, favored the proposal. Discussion regarding lot coverage permitted by other beach cities. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning felt this proposal compatible with other beach communities. Mr. Knapp commented that there should be no discrimination between this area and the College Park areas because most other beach cities regulations extend from the coastal area to their most inland areas. It could be considered as a penalty against larger lot owners. Secretary read alternatives open. Mrso Lanning asked about number of notices, approximately 1,0000 Mr. Knapp felt code should be maintained, variances still available, and control would be more effective. Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve Alternative 2 for 40% lot coverage plus 200 sq. ft. additional, no patio cover exception and creating District V. Secretary advised this not the alternative previously favored by Commission and not advertised as such. Motion withdrawn. Mr. Knapp moved to recommend no change in the code for the Marina Hill area. Motion di-ed for lack of a secondo Mrs. Hammond moved to approve maximum lot coverage of 45% and create a new district for the Marina Hill area and recommend adoption of the amendment by the City Councilo Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. In discussion, Mr. Knapp felt any change should be applicable to all R-l. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Hammolld, Lanning Ripperdan, Knapp Dunn Motion failed for lack of majority vote. Action to be held over for next meeting with hearing to be reopened for testimony. Meeting recessed for five minutes; meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. F. Amendment to Code - Sec. 1912 regarding Abatement of Trailer Parks Existing code requires abatement of nonconforming trailer parks in ten years from adoption, 1963. Proposed amendment would extend time limit to fifteen years and coincide with expiration of lease on existing trailer park. Hearing Open. No comments received. Hearing closedo Mr. Knapp moved to approve and recommend to the City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously by the members presento Resolution No. 745. G. Amendment to Circulation Element of the General Plan . Proposal would change classification of Marina Drive from Primary Arterial Highway to Secondary Arterial Highway. Secretary reported that traffic demand is lower than anticipated and proposed classification would require only 80 feet of right of way. Hearing open. No comments received. Hearing closed. ~ e e . Mro Knapp moved that the Commission approve the reclassification o~ Marina Drive on the Circulation Element o~ the General Plan to Secondary Arterial Highway and recommend to the City Council its adoption. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members presento Resolution No. 746. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 3. Written Communications Letter received fram Executive O~~icer o~ the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station regarding the tour o~ the ~acilities by the Commissiono 4. New Business There was no new business. 5. Secretary's Report Secretary reported on the results o~ the election to ~orm a special park assessment district. . Mr. Ripperdan asked ~or a report on the status o~ the extension o~ 605 Freewayo St~~ reported it appears dead, but will maintain watchful regarding this project. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 1973. o?::: ~ ()~ _/ LOis Arnold Recording Secretary .