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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1973-08-29 . e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 1973 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session on Wednesday, August 29, 1973, in the Council Chamber of the City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Knapp at 7:35 p.m. and Vice Chairman Lanning led the Pledge to the Flag. Present: Cook, Hammond, Knapp, Lanning, Ripperdan Absent: None The minutes of the meeting of August IS, 1973, were approved as presented. Secretary Neprud asked Mr. Smith of the planning consulting firm to review the preliminary plan presented and the revised plan as developed after meeting with the Commission, staff and citizens. Mr. Neprud also advised that one written communication had been received from Mr. Douglas suggesting a promenade along the beachfront. . Mr. Smith reviewed the past meetings and issues; i.e., Water and Power property, P.E. right of way, pier development, density, and beach parking. He advised of preliminary discussions with North American Rockwell regarding a possible use of parking facilities during heavy traffic period with some type of tram service to the beach. He also explained the studies made regarding height, lot sizes, setbacks, etc. and stated these should be specified in detail in the zoning ordinance. The Land Use Element should not include the final details, but give direction only. He discussed various possib1lities for both the P. E. right of way and the Water and Power property. The suggested pier development was proposed as a catalyst for Main St. commercial area. This could be deferred until an in depth study of the downtown area is made in the future. Proposed population growth was explained. Mr. Neprud pointed out that an item of consideration would be'Jdesirability of annexing the Rossmoor area in the fut'Ut!e. He also pointed out some lots of record would be at~a disadvantage with the proposed square footage per unit. He proposed these be mDdified or the modification considered at 1,250 sq.ft. of lot area per unit in the R-3 zone, and 1,875 sq. ft. of lot area per unit in the R-2 zone. The properties and their proposed zoning at the rear of Rossmoor Center Way and at Beverly Manor Hospital should be considered. Mr. Knapp explained procedure to be followed and asked for no repet1tion of sentiments, if possible, ,Public Hearing opened. John Herr, 136 13th St., requested clarification of density, expressed concern about the W & P property. Carson Spence, 209 7th, felt North Ame'tican property parking would be convenient from freeway, but not from Long Beach and aksed if any property were available around the Marina Palace area. She felt the out of town persons would not take advantage of a park on the W & P property. Mr. Haworth explained that surveys showed that parks located at an extreme edge of a community more used as a regional park and by the local community. Mr. Ripperdan advised of a study prepared by the staff in March regarding the possible use of tram service. . . . . e e Sharon Zieg1erp 128 14th St., thought some people wanted parking space at a park. but she didn't want outside people using it. Mr. Lomonaco, 11 Marina Dr., asked for his letter of August, 1972 be read regarding the Trailer Park. Mr. Neprud gave a synopsis of the letter requesting a trailer park zoning. Another communication from Mr. Lomonaco was received just prior to the meeting with questions about possible low income housing designation, federal grants, etco with signatures by many trailer park residents. Resident at 130 Dolphin asked how estimate of projected population arrived at and flor more information on tram service. Jean Park, 213 Central, asked if residential use on W & P would be homes or high-rise.. Consultant advised that no high rise under consideration, but proposal could be single homes or apartments. Ho Wo Linton, Rockwell International, made a presentation of their master plan for their property and requested that acreage previously planned for freeway be designated for residential development. Balance of undeveloped property has been and still is proposed as an industrial park. Dave Potter. 1007 Seal Way, commented on many aspects of the plan, against increasing beach use, would like establishment of architectural review committee, would like park at W & P but would not serve local people, P.E. right of way should be park, and against commercial development in pier area. Mr. Potter also favored low density p but does not feel pier should be central theme, don't widen Ocean Ave., don't annex any additional area, don't zone out the lumber yard. Jean Dorr, 231 6th, felt PoE. right of way ideal for walkways and bike paths rather than playground. She also advised of meeting dates for Old Town Businessmen's Association and encouraged interested residents to attend. Janet Verga, 1717 Harbor Way, complimented Commission and consultants on the revised plan, as did many other speakers, and asked the small town atmosphere be preserved. She felt no real parking problem existed and asked about the effect of Proposition 20. Steve Spence, 209 7th, suggested that Proposition A bond issue for development and acquisition of parks be followed and city should look for other sources of revenue.. He felt people willing to pay increased taxes to retain type of city. Chair called a recess at 8:55 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. No additional comments from audience. Public hearing closed. Commissioners discussed individual points of the proposed Land Use Element to determine consensus of the members opinions. No desire for additional annexation. Majority of commissioners felt Rockwell property should be industrial, with Mr. Cook suggesting the acquisition and development of a public golf course. Concurrence of commercial zoning for southwest corner of Rossmoor Shopping Centero Change designation for Beverly Manor property to service commercial. Lengthy discussion regarding parking, tram service. etc. Most felt no additional parking needed at beachfront or other areas.. Mrs. Lanning felt additional parking was badly needed in Old Town. Mrs. Hammond felt that nonresidents cannot be prevented from entering the city and some provisions for parking should be made. A combination of residential and park use for the Water and Power property most agreeable designation with requirement for specific plan of development. P.E. right of way designation discussed with Mrs. Hammond proposing a Park/Public Facility determination. Mro Cook preferred Park/Public Use. Discussion of intent under both designationso Parking for beach or commercial use should not be increased, but mini1llU1ll parking necessary along with a future public use may be provided. No additional commercial or parking development at pier area, but recommend improvements of the area. Plan should be developed with the cooperation of businesses along Main St. . . . e e Commission agreed with density as proposed by staff and consultant. Clarification of status of existing businesses if zone changed along Pacific Coast Highway area to Commercial-Professional. Effect of present zoning OD existing trailer park discussed . Chairman Knapp thanked Hr. Haworth and Mr.. Smith for the plan developed and the time spent. He also expressed thanks to the staff and congratulated the Commissioners for their efforts. Hro Ripperdan moved to adopt the Land Use Element subject to the following changes: 1. The property where Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital is lpcated be shown as Service Commercial rather than General Commercial. 2. That the property at the rear of the Rossmoor Center, approximately 3/4 Ao, at the rear of the library, be shown as General Commercial rather than Multiple Residential. 3. That the annexation of the Rassmoor area not be given favorable consideration and delete this area from the planning boundaries of the General Plan. 4.. That the density be established as 1,875 sq. fto of lot area per dwelling unit in the R-2 zone and 1,250 sq. fto of lot area per dwelling unit in the R-3 zone, only in District I, south of Pacific Coast Highway. commercial 5. That no additional/development be made at the base of the municipal pier, but suggest and encourage upgrading and improving the existing parks and pier facilities. 6. That the P.E. righisO~e'B1Abe basically an open space/green belt with some future public facilities! I\d~'arodal parking be limited to need generated by such public facilities, but no additional parking to be provided for commercial or tourist u.sage. Designate this area as a Park/Public Use Zone. 70 That the undeveloped land at the Rockwell International sU:e (approximately 60 acres) be designated as Light Industrial. 80 That the Los Angeles Water and Power property located westerly of First Street be designated as a Residential/Park zone with the requirement that a specific plan be developed including the recommendation that a minimum of 3 acres be devoted to the parksite and a proposed density factor of 14 residential units per gross acre. 9. That further consideration be given to the development of a specific plan for Main Street to be worked out in cooperation with the merchants of the area. 100 That parking lots in the beach and pier area not be increased or enlarged, and encourage investigation of alternative methods of transport to and from the beach area with first consideration given to a tram/minibus service concept from an outlying parking areao Motion seconded by Mr. Cooko e e . STaff pointed out that action should be taken on the Environmental Impact Report prior to Land Use Element. Motion on Land Use Element tabled. Mr. Cook moved to find the Environmental Impact Report dated August 28, 1973, is sufficient and recommend to the City Council that they affirm this action. Seconded by Mrs. Hammond and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 771. Chair called for a vote on the original motion regarding Land Use Element. Ayes: Noes: Cook, Ha'llll1ond, Knapp, Ripperdan Lanning Mot10n carried. Resolut10n No. 772. Secretary advised that the resolutions would be forwarded to Council and be on their agenda of September 24, 1973. Mrso Verga again commended the Commission and thanked them for their patience and consideration. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. ~'y Cid ~~ -" _ Lois Arnold Recording Secretary . .