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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1973-06-06 e . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1973 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on WednesdSJ, June 6, 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 Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent: Hammond, Dunn, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan None The minutes of the meeting of M8J 16, 1973 were approved as presented and the minutes of the joint meeting with the City Council of May 21, 1973 were approved as presented. The Secretary explained the procedure to be followed during public hearings. 1. Public Hearings A. Edward and Joann GrSJ, V-12-73 (continued) . This public hearing was continued from the May 16th meeting to allow the plans to be reviewed by Surfside Colony Board of Directors. Mr 0 Neprud reviewed the application and indicated Surfs ide had considered the plans and approved of the proposal. Hearing reopened. Mr. Gray stated that he wished to construct a 27 square foot room extension at the rear of his residence at B-81 Surfside similar to the additions at the rear of his neighbors at B-80 and B-82 in order to provide enough room for making an existing bedroom into two bedrooms for his children. He submitted pictures shoving the type of addition proposed. No one spoke in opposition to the varianceo Hearing closed. Mr. Dunn moved to approve V-12-73, seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously .~,. Resolution No. 747. B. Les Stuko1off, v-14-73 . Proposal is for the construction of a 4-uni t apartment with tandem parking -at .112 2nd St. Secretary pointed out two errors in the public hearing notices which indicated variances for less than required side yard and less than required turning r~ius. Hearing opened. Mr. Stuko1off indicated that the only variance being requested was tandem parking which has been approved in the pasto No one else spoke in favor of the proposal. Lawrence Peters, 211 Ocean, spoke in opposition to the proposal indicating that tandem parking had first been approved to allow construction of more than one unit on a typical 25 foot wide lot but tandem parking should not be allowed on larger lots as hardship does not exist. Ken Coombs, 201 Ocean Ave., opposed the proposal indicating that all parking should come off the two alleys rather than tandem parking off the rearo Ray Bazzeni, 111 2nd St., opposed tandem parking l1hen other options are available 0 Ruth Fleming, 209 Ocean, is opposed to tandem parking. In rebuttal, Mr. Stuko1off indicated that tandem parking was necessary to keep the building small and still provide sufficient parking, and indicated that to put all the units above the first floor would impose a hardship on his family since one member was an invalid and could not climb stairs. Mr. Knapp indicated to the audience that tandem parking has been found to be effective in Seal Beach and other coastal cities. Mr. Dunn asked that the definition of hardship be read. Secretary read the Zoning Ordinance definition of hardship. Public hearing closed. Mro Stuko1off indicated that he wished the Planning Commission to act on his app1icatlon. . . . . . Mrs. Lanning moved for the denial of v-14-73, seconded by Dunn and passed unanimously by members of the Commission. Resolution No. 748. Applicant informed of his right of appeal. C. Amendment to Lot Coverage Provisions of Marina Hill (rehearing) Proposed amendment to establish a Zoning District V for Marina Hill (Tracts 1817, 2590, 2591) and increase maximum allowable lot coverage for the district to 45%. Secretary explained that at the Planning Commission meeting of ~ 16, 1973, with four commissioners present, the vote on the amendment was 2-2 and the Commission by-laws require three affirmative votes to either approve or deny a motion. The matter was readvertised by posting for a rehearingo Public hearing opened. Dick Poirier, 900 Catalina, Wayne Cunningham, 600 Sandpiper, Ted Cushman, 745 MarVista, Mike McGlone, 604 Island View, Ted Coon. 1630 Emerald Cove Way, Larry Weir, 626 Beachcomber and Mike Rossi, 1720 Catalina, all spoke in favor of the proposed amendment stating that the amendment would allow a reasonable ground level addi tion to the existing homes on the "hillo" Public heating closed. Mr. Knapp asked for clarification regarding the recently approved amendment which allows a 5% addition for patios in District II. Secretary explained that this recently approved amendment would not apply to the proposed new district, District V 0 Mr. Knapp pointed out to the Planning Commission the potential probems that could come about by creating a new district for the Marina Hill area. Mr. Dunn moved to recommend to the City Council the creation of a new district, District V, encompassing Tracts 1817, 2590, and 2591 which would permit lot coverage of 45% for enclosed structures. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and approved unanimously by all members. Resolution No. 749. Do Amendment for Riding and Boarding Stables, Article 15, Unclassified Uses Proposed amendment would allow the use Riding and Boarding Stables in any zone subject to the issuance of an Unclassified Use Permit. Public Hearing opened. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the amendment. Public hearing closed. Mr. R1pperdan moved to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the amendment, seconded by Mrs. Hammond and approved unanimously by all members. Resolution No. 750. 2. Oral Communications Janet Verga, 240 14th St., requested that the Planning Commis~ion cons1der making the Pacific Electric right of vay a green belt and to oppose high rise building in the Coastal District. Planning Commission informed the audience of the upcoming public hearing to consider the Land Use Element scheduled for June 270 3 . Written Communications Mro and Mrs. Roughton indicated a form for providing parking along the P.E. right of way. Staff was instructed to answer the letter informing them of the public hearing on the Land Use Element on June 27th. . . . . . 4. New Business A. Mariner.s Savings, PR-4-73 Proposal is to install three signs reading "Marineros Savings." The original proposal was for 225 sq. ft. of signing but has been revised to request 153 sq. ft. of signing. Two signs 58 sq. ft. & 60 sq. ft. would be single faced fascia signs. The third sign of 35 sq. ft. would be a modified raised free standing sign. The applicant indicated that none of the s1gns would flash or rotate or appear to flash or rotate. Knapp moved to approve PR-4-73. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and approved unanimously. Resolution No. 751. B. Dr. Scott-Richard Schanz, PR-5-73 Proposal is to erect a 32 sq. ft. roof sign reading "Pizza 29~ a slice" - "Pepsi" at a walk-up/take-out food establishment in the Coastal District. Secretary pointed out the apparent inconsistancy of the signing with the theme that was being encouraged for Coastal District businesses. Mr. Schanz indicated that he needed a roof sign to attract customers from the beach and pier. The Planning Commission stated that the proposed wording of the sign resembled wording on carnival and county fair signs and was not in keeping with the Coastal District image. Dunn moved to approve PR-5-73 subject to the provisions that no price be included in the sign and that other signs be removed. Seconded by Ripperdan. Ayes: Noes: Dunn, Lanning, Ripperdan Hammond, Knapp Motion carried. Resolution No. 752. 5. Report from Secretary Mr. Dunn reported on Planning Commission tour of Weapons Station and on a Coastline Commission meeting he attended. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ;%z4 dP- Charles Antos Acting Secretary