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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1973-11-21 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1973 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular mess ion on Wednesday, November 210 19730 in the Council Chamber of the City Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Knapp at 7:30 p.m. and Vice Chairman Lanning led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Absent: Cook 0 Hammondo Knapp, Lanninso Ripperdan None The minutes of the meeting of November 70 1973 were approved as presented. Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Cooko Hammond, Knapp, Ripperdan None Lanning 1. Public Hearings A. Jee Da Chango V"'36-7J Applicant requemts variance to permit the location of mechanical pool equipment closer thllln ten feet from neighboring rasidence at 4249 Dopood. Secretary explainad that Building Dept. attaches conditions with the permit outlining all requirements. Hearing open. Mr. Chang explainsd the location of the equipment was indicated on the plans and no objection was made at the time the permit was issued and he was not advised the location was unacceptabla until pool was gunited. He further explainsd that other locations uare not satimfactory and would effect landscaping or sunbathing area. He statad the neighbor had no objections and the only part of the residence within the ten foot area uas the kitchen. In reply to Mrs. Lanning, Mr. Chang admitted the conditions were attached to the permit. Mr. Ripperdan pointed out the noise made by pool equipment and felt it would be better located at the rear fence. Don Smitho neighbor across streeto was familiar with equipment located next to patios with no problem and favored approval of this variance. Dava Carriono next door neighboro felt the permit uas not properly checked and consideration should be given to the fact no neighbors vsre objecting. Discussion of whether contractor was aware of conditions and why he did not follow them. Mr. Reid explained stages of inspection. Hearing closed. Mr. Ripperdan did not find hardship and falt equipment could ba relocated. Mr. Cook and Mrs. Lanning concurred. Mr. Cook moved to deny tha variance. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 793. Application advised of his right of appeal. B. Michael Comminoso UV-l-73 Mr. Comminos requested a ren~al of use varianca to parmit on-sale liquor and entertainment in the C-l Zone at the Ranch House. Secretary reviewed the history of this permit and that renewal requests the right to have tuo maaicians and dancing for special occasions. Police Chief reports no problems with this operation. Hearing open. Mr. Comminos advised the operation will continua as at present. Request for dancing in banquet room for mpecial parties. Hearing closad. Mr. Comminos explained that he does not cater to young trada and is not interested in running a night club. After discussiono Mr. Knapp moved to approve renewal of permit as requested for a period of ~o years. Seconded by Mrs. Hammond and passed unantmouslyo I Resolution No. 794. Secretary advised that approval vas not final until affirmed by the City Council. . . . e e Co Open Space/Rec~eation/Conservation Element to the General Plan Hearing continued from last meeting with revisions to the Element made as request~o Hearing open. Mr. Ripperdan asked for the Dtatus of Sunset Aquatic Parke and the Flood Control Basin Park. Secretary gave a brief reviewo Mrso Do~r asked if this included the Circulation Element and the Secretary explained the green belt corridor addition and the Circulation Element would be studied next weeko Hearing closed 0 Mr. Knapp moved to approve the revised Element and recommend its adoption by the City Councilo Seconded by Mrso Lanning and passed unanimouslyo Resolution Noo 7950 Do Amendment to Seco 1801 and 1803, Lot Area per INelling Unit Requirement and Minimum Lot Sizeo This amendment to bring the zoning code into conformance with the adopted Land Use Elemento Secretary reviewed the proposed amendmento Hearing openo Mr 0 Cook felt this proposal had been well discussed during the Land Use Element meetings 0 No other commentso Hearing closedo Mro Ripperdan moved to approve the amendment and recommend its adoption by the City Councilo Seconded by Mrso Lanning and passed unanimouslyo Resolution Noo 7960 20 Oral Communications Mrso Dorr, 231 6th St., asked about parking problema near Main and Electricg particularly near the Stan Miller/North Sales operationo Secretary advised that an investigation is unde~ay and a report to be made to the City Council at their next meetingo 30 Written Communications There were no written communicationso 40 New Business Secretary reported on the C=2=PP property at 450 Pacific Coast HighuaYl) revieued the history and recommended consideration of change of zoneo Chair ordered a public hearing to be set for December 5, 19730 50 Report from Secretary Mro Neprud advised of request by City Council to make parking study to determine need, if any, for parking on the Pacific Electric right of wayo Preliminary report furnished for the Commission as information onlyo Further study will follow with alterutive concepts presentedo Mro Neprud reviewed the area, opinion poll, questions asked and resultso Police checked available parking in the area between 3 and 5 80mo Contact made with merchants in 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street regarding commercial parking problemso Hro Neprud reported on a meeting with the City Engineer and Recreation Director regarding bicycle trailso Preliminary work done and map drawn. He proposed a study session at the close of the December 5 meeting with a hearing to be scheduled latero He advised that the City Council had directed the first phase to be enacted and that funds a&"e available.. . e . Secretary Neprud also advised that a temporary employee had been obtained with background in landscape architecture to assist in preparing conceptual planso Mrs. Lanning expressed appreciation for the card from the Commissiono Mro Knapp discussed homes tfith atriums and side entry garages and recommended that Commissioners visit one of these models if possibleo He felt that 45% lot coverage still did not allou this particular model any latitude for additions. No further businessp the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pomo until November 281) 1973p at 7:30 pom. ~ \/')~~L~D ~ Lois Arnold Recording Secretary . .