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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1974-04-17 . . . . . MIHUTES OF THE PLANNING COMI1ISSION MEETING OF APRIL 17, 1974 The Plann1ng Comm1ssion of the C1ty of Seal Beach met in regular seSS10n on Wpdnesday, Aprl1 17, 1974, 1n the Counc11 Chamber of the City Adm1 mstration Building. The meet1ng was called to order by Cha1rman Knapp at 7:35 p.m. and Vice Chairman Lann1ng led the Pledge to the Flag. Present: Cook, Knapp, Lannlng, Schmltt Absent: Rlpperdan Mr. Rlpperdan's absence was excused due to buslness. The mlnutes of the meetlng of Aprl1 3, 1974, were approved as presented. 1. PubllC Hearlngs A. The Gold Mine (Alan Shankman), CP-1-74 (contDd) Applicant submltted a letter wlthdrawlnq the appllcatlon for a condltional use permlt. B. Corinne Sa1se, CP-2-74 Proposal lS for on-site sale of beer 1n conJunction with an existlng restaurant at 131~ Maln St. Hearlng open. Applicant present to answer questlons. No comments from audlence. Mr. Cook asked lf sanitary facilltles requlred by law are provlded. Mr. Reld explalned license would not be issued untl1 approval granted by Health Department. Mr. Schmitt asked lf the intent was to serve wlth meals only and not have a bar. App11cant answered in the afflrmative. Hearlng closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the Conditlonal Use Permlt to be lssued to Corlnne Sa1se only for a perlod of one year, subJect to renewal. Seconded by Mrs. Lannlng and passed unanlmous1y by the members present. Resolutlon No. 823. C. Rossmoor Bus1ness Center (Robert Hirsch), CP-3-74 Secretary reviewed the appl1cation for a res1dentlal board and care home ln the C-2 zone of Rossmoor Business Center. ThlS is an allowable use in the subJect zone upon lssuance of a conditlona1 use permit. Variance is requested 1n the applicat10n for less than requlred parking. Applicant sent a telegram requesting a continuance to M~ 1 due to a conflict of business committments. Hearing open. Mr. Schmitt commented on the appllcation because he would be unable to attend the M~ 1st meetlng. He expressed concern over the parking variance and the suitability of the proJect in this area. He pointed out the proximity of the Community Center and theatre with many crowds and heavy traffic. He felt the nearness of the shopping center could be poor nelghborhood for this type of residence. Mrs. Lanning also questioned the location, one elevator and parking inadequacy. Hearlng cont1nued to May 1. D. Amendment to Ordlnance by Addltion of R/C/P, Residentlal/Commercla1/ Park, Zone Secretary exp1alned this ltem had been carrled over from the last meetlng because of 2-2 vote. Contents have not been changed, but can be modifled at the will of the Commlsslon. Hearlng open. Eileen Cook, 441 Central, commented that the consultants recommended resldential use 1n the Land Use Element study rather than commercial. Mrs. Olsen, 707 Central, expressed concern about trafflc generated by Commercial activltles. Mr. Cook asked what changes would be necessary in the . . . e e Land Use Element to zone the area residential/park. Secretary explained the Land Use Element did not requlre commercial, only that it was allowed. He also discussed the Clty Council motlon. Planning Commisslon could recommend modificatlon. Mr. Cook also asked about difference in densi~ adopted in Dlstrlct VI from that in the Land Use Element. Mr. Neprud explalned that, ideally, zoning ordlnance should comply with the elemento If changes are made, the Land Use Element should be amended and the Planning Commission can point out this inconsistency to the Clty Councl1. Mr. Cook felt consultants were rlght that the Water and Power property should have high class resldentlal to give the clty the greatest return and effect, He also was concerned by change of ownership, development of the area as more than one parcel, and density for net acreage. Mr. Schmitt felt the resldentlal-park zone too 11mlted. The R/C/P zone allows the Council more latltude but does not obligate commercial development. He felt a nice restaurant could be excellent and serve all resldents while a park ~culd glve a choice locatlon to a few. Mrs. Olsen stated a restaurant would detract from Maln St. business. and would not be approprlate wlth old town houses. Mrs. Lannlng felt the Clty needed a good restaurant. Mr. Cook clted the peoplels obJection to a restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway recently and the concern of residents of any development at the base of the pier. Mro Cook also felt there should be clarification of intent of the parkslte on the W/P property if two parcels developed separately. He asked if any other city had a sfml1ar zone. Mr. Neprud replied not to his knowledge, but City Attorney had advised it was legal. Mr. Neprud also explalned that others have unclassifled or undeslgnated zones to allow a variety of uses. He concluded the ObV10US reason for the R/C/P zone was due to implied dlrection by the Land Use Element and the requlrement to comply. D1Scussion of conformity with Land Use Element on other actlons. Secretary to point out deviatlons to City Councl1 and the problems regarding the annexation agreement. Hearing closedo Mro Cook moved that the Water and Power property be zoned as R-2/P, Medlum Density Residentlal/Park, wlth 1/3 reserved for park and unrestrlcted access, subJect to lssuance of Condltlonal Use Permit per Artlcle 20, and denslty per net acreage. Seconded by Mr. Knapp. Ayes: Cook, Knapp Noesi Lanning, Schmitt Absent: Ripperdan Motion failed. Mr. Schmitt stated he dld not disagree wlth Mr. Cook1s pOlnt, but that the pOlnt dld not apply to certain propertyo He felt Mr. Cookos motion was not germalne to agenda item. Mr. Schmitt moved to recommend the approval and adoption of Artlcle 6A, R/C/P Zone. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. Discusslon followed, including whether thlS action would automatically amend the zoning map. Ayes: Lanning, Schmitt Noes: Cook, Knapp Absent: Rlpperdan Motion falled. Because of tie vote, to be continued to next meetingo E. Change of Zone of 9+ acre parcel adjacent to San Gabrlel River Secretary recommended continuance until ~oning designatlon resolved. D1SCUSSlon followed. Hearlng opened. No comments, the Chairman continued the hearing to May 10 e . 20 Oral Communications ~ There were no oral communications. 30 Written communicat10ns There were no written communicationso 40 New Business There was no new business. 5. Report from Secretary No report from Secretary. 60 Other ~ Mr. Cook expressed concern about an article that appeared 1n the LoA. Times regarding the Bixby property. His impression was the Planning Commiss10n approval recommended use of the land be subJect to review by the Alrport Land Use Commission, not as implied, a stamp of approval, and requested the lssue be returned to the Planning Commiss10n. Secretary Neprud adv1sed of the A.LoUoC. action, and the public agency must conduct ada1t10nal hearing. The Attorney is studying to see if Planning Commiss10n or City Council will process and lt could come before the Planning Cornmlssion on May 5. Mr. Schmitt requested a ruling by the Attorney regarding any confl1ct of interest in th1S applicat10n. No further bus1ness, the meeting was adJourned at 8:40 p.m. czS:~- Recording Secretary ~