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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1973-09-05 . . . . . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 51\ 1973 The Plann1ng Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, September , 1973, in the Council Chamber of the City Administration Building. The mee ng was called to order by Chairman Knapp at 7:40 p.m. and Vice Chairman Lan ng led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent: because of illness. Cook, Hammo Mrs. Hammond's a Action on the minutes of the meeting of August 29 was deferred to later~in the meeting. Secretary reviewed the procedure followed during public hearings. 1. Public Hearings A. Charlotte Crowley, V-24-73 (continued) Variance requested to permit an existing room encroaching into the required rear yard to remain. Staff reported that investigation indicates construction was performed without a building permit. Hearing open. No comments were received from the audience. Mrs. Lanning requested that the hearing be continued to the next meeting and additional contact be made with applicant to clarify the permit situation. Unanimously approved. B. Frank Padilla, V-25-73 Request to enclo&ed existing second story porch on a nonconforming building. Secretary reported some work initiated illegally and suggested the hearing be continued to allow full review. Hearing open. Mr. Padilla advised the staff had contacted him with the information that contractor was doing work without the proper permit. He stated to wanted to do things properly and requested the case be continued. Chairman so ordered that hearing be continued to September 19. C. Bixby Ranch Co., CP-6-73 Proposal is to make additions to an existing private tennis club. Staff contacts with other cities find the proposed parking sufficient. Hearing open. Mr. Farrell, General Manager of the club and representing Bixby, reported the club had been very successful, the adjacent land is unattractive with no other use and this would be a major improvement for the area. Temporary billboard-type sign located on the undeveloped parcel would be removed. No other comments. Hearing closed. Mr. Cook moved to approve the application subject to approval of landscaping plans by the staff. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 773. . . . . e D. Rossmoor Corpo (Christian Science Society), CP-7-73 Proposal to convert fire station site into a church site within Leisure World. Secretary advised fire station site had reversionary interest to Rossmoor when abandoned as a fire station. Parking area under control of Golden Rain Foundation and Mutual 11 aDd arrangements have been made for adequate parking for the proposed churcho Hearing open. Mr. Ralph Mc1Cay stated they were anxious to develope and offered to answer any questions. Commissioners expressed pleasure by the improvements proposed. Hearing closed 0 Mr.. Lanning moved to approve the application subject to conditions (1) City Council declaring property surplus and releasing city interests, (2) suitable parking area be maintained, (3) parking spaces be 20 feet in length, and (4) landscaping to the satisfaction of the staff. Seconded by Mr. Cook and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 774. Eo Golden Rain Foundation, CP-8...73 Proposal is to add a storage room to Clubhouse 01 in Leisure World located under existing roof lineso Hearing open. Don Hartfelder, Architect, represented Golden Rain. Mr. Ripperdan arrived at 8:00 pomo Mr. Hartfelder advised that additional storage needed and would not materially change the appearance of the buildingo Mr. Lanning concurred and felt it would remove the unsightliness of equipment stored outdoorso No other comments. Hearing closedo Mr. Cook moved to approve CP-8-730 Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 775. F. Golden Rain Foundation, CP-9-73 Proposal similar to CP-8-73 for an addition to Clubhouse No.2,. Rearing openo No comments received. Hearing closed. l-fr. Knapp moved to approve CP-9-73. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members presento Resolution No. 776 G. Vanderwood Corp., V-26-73 Applicant proposing a triplex in the R-3 zone with tandem parking and all_other code requirement conformingo Hear1ng open. Walter Wood, President of the corporation, agreed to conform to all staff proposed conditions. Mr. Cook advised of a residents concern of a health hazard due to prevailing wind carrying fireplace fumes from adjacent property. No other comments. Hearing closedo Mr. Ripperdan moved to approve the application subject to the conditions that (1) a land use agreement be executed limiting units to 3, holding parking for vehicles, and annual inspection, (2) compliance with Section 1819, and (3) landscaping to satisfaction of the staffo Seconded by Mr. Cook and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution Noo 7770 H. Ted Stupak (Vanderwood Corp.), V-27-73 Similar proposal as V-26"73 for a triplex w1th tandem parking. Hearing open. Mro Wood 1ndicated willingness to conform to proposed conditions. Mr. Calkins of 229 13th Sto reported on the wind conditions of the area causing problems by neighbors chimneys and suggested careful consideration be given to location of windows. No other commentso Hearing closedo Mrso Lanning moved to approve e e . V-27-73 subject to the same conditions as imposed on V-26-73. Seconded by Mr. Ripperdan and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 778. 2. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. 3. Written Communications Secretary advised that written communications were in conjunction with later agenda items. 4. New Business A. Surfside Colony t Ltd.. A-2...73 . Surfside Colony appealing a Planning Commission approval of an overheight garage in Surfside. Secretary reviewed the case and advised Mr. Millard was ill and unable to attend. Ms. Kober. representing Surfside, stated there were no other garages of this height and felt it would be detrimental to the appearance of the Colony. Size of recreational vehicle discussed and height necessary for garage parking. Parapet railing on roof to use for sundeck would increase overall height" Me.. Kober advised the 18 foot vidth would not provide room for a automobile in the garage with the recreational vehicle. She stated the Colony was trying to eliminate parking of all boats and RVs within the Colony and have them stored elsewhere. Bill Bruton. President of Surfside Colony. advised that the Colony leases the S"P. property and subleases to individual owners, and if Commission approved the overheight, the Colony would have to consider cancelling the lease to prevent construction of the garage. Height of existing garages discussed, including sundeck railing or parapet" Colony attempting to hold to basic ten foot height with 3'6",sundeck railing. Mr" Cook commented that plans did not show sundeck. but if it were the applicant's intent, would not favor the extended height. Mr. Ripperdan moved to recommend to the City Council to grant Appeal A-2-73 and deny the variance. Seconded by Mr" Cook and passed ulUllnimous1y by the members present" Resolution No. 7790 B" John Serbanp V-45-72 Variance request to construct 12 unit apartment complex approximately one year ago had received indefinite continuance" Written communication received from application requesting withdrawal at this time" 5" Report from Secretary Secretary advised of plans for development of 5 units at 311 Ocean. Meets all code requirements. He pointed out parking arrangement and similar arrangements had been interpreted in the past as meeting code by providing 6 on-site spaces through a single curb cut. Plans available to Commission's review. Chairman declared at recess at 8:35 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:50 p"m" . Discussion of the minutes of August 29, 1973, with concern expressed over wordJ.ng of items 5 and 6 of the changes to proposed land use element" Corrections made.. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the minutes as corrected" Seconded by Mr. Cook and passed unanimously. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p"m" ~~ Lois Arnold, Recording Secretary