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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1991-11-20 . . . ( ); ;., I. II. III. IV. V. CITY OF SEAL BEACH * PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for NOVEMBER 20, 1991 7:30 P.M. * CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR SCHEDULED MA'rI'ERS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. General Plan Amendments 2A-91 and 2B-91 Zoning Text Amendment 4-91 Zone Change 2-91 Applicant: City of Seal Beach Requests: General Plan Amendments: To amend the Land Use and Housing Elements of the City's General Plan to ~stablish a Limited Commerc1al land-use designation. Zoning Text Amendment: Amendment of the Zoning Ord1nance to establ1sh a Lim1ted Commerc1al zone and to set forth permitted uses, cond1 t10nally perm1tted uses and development standards for th1S zone. Add1tional amendments to the Zon1ng Ord1nance amend1ng the definition of "basement" requ1r1ng that floors located partially above grade have at least 2/3 of the floor's height below grade and providing a definition of "Floor Area Rat1o". Zone Change: To change the zoning along the westerly side of Seal Beach Boulevard between Landing Avenue and the northerly Electric Avenue alley from General Commerc1al (C-2) to Lim1 ted Commercial (L-C). Resolution Nos.: #1657 - GPA 2A-91 #1658 - GPA 2B-91 #1659 - ZTA 4-91 #1660 - ZC 2-91 contHl\led ... I . . . .. ~ Page 2 of 3 Planning COBmission Agenda 11-20-91 2. Zoning Text Amendment 15-91 Resolution No. 1662 The City of Seal Beach will be considering the following amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach, ( Code) : . Amend Section 28-2002(1) to specifically include open space and parks as permitted uses wi thin the Public Land Use zone, (PLU). . Amend section 28-2313 to allow the construct1on of low-level wooden decks W1 thin the required front yard setback. . Amend Section 28-2405 to allow the Planning Comm1ssion to set or vary amortization periods for nonconforming uses which do not relate to structures. . Amend section 28-2407 wh1ch sets forth standards for the remodel of and addition to nonconform1ng res1dential structures and uses. . . Amend Section 28-1300(7) to requ1re the issua~ce of a Cond1tional Use Permit in cOn)unct1on ~th the operation of any commercial activity between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. . Amend Sections 28-401, 28-701 and 28-801 chang1ng the m1nimum corner lot S1ze in all resident1al zones of Distr1ct I (Old Town) from 27.5' x 100' to 25' x 100'. Th1S amendment would mak-e the minimum lot size in Old Town the same for all properties. . Amend the City's sign Ordinance (Article 18 of Chapter 28 of the Code) to set forth specif1c standards for the short-term placement and use of advert1sing banners in the City'S commercial zones. The proposed amendments are intended to address certain perceived deficiencies in the ~ wh1ch have ar1sen over the past year. In conjunction W1 th the pub11c hear1ng, Staff will provide the Plann1ng Comm1ssion with proposed amendments to address these issues. contiJWed ... . . . .. .. VI. VII. VIII. Page 3 of 3 planning commission Agenda 11-20-91 Environmental Review: This project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. Applicant: city of Seal Beach Code Sections: 28-301; 28-701; 28-801; 28-1300(7); 28-2002(1); 28-1800; 28-2313; 28-2406; 28-2407 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS STAFF CONCERNS COMMISSION CONCERNS IX. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ADJOURNMENT ~GENDA FORECAST Jleetina Date DECEMBER 04 CUP #12-91 CUP #12-90 KPR #10-91 ZTA 15-91 DECEMBER 18 Submission Deadl1ne OCTOBER 30 1120 Central Avenue/stark-Brendell Bonnadonna's Restaurant/ABC l1cense 24 Welcome Lane (Two-Story Cabana) Poss1bly: Re banners and expans10ns to non-conform1ng res1dences. NOVEMBER 13 .1 . . CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 1991 The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of November 20, 1991, was called to order by Chairman Fife at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF AT.T.RGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Fife. ROLL CAT.T. Present: Chairman Fife Commissioners Law, Orsini, Sharp Absent: commissioner Dahlman (Excused Absence) Staff Present: Department of Development Services: Lee Whittenberg, Director Joan Fillmann, Executive Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items on the Consent Calendar. FOR THE RECORD Chairman Fife agreed to a change in the Agenda format and allowed Margaret Karn of 6751 Laurelhurst Drive. Huntington Beach to present a letter to the Commission plus make a statement on behalf of her mother-in-law, Martha Karn, a resident of the Seal Beach Trailer Park. Ms. Karn said her July 15, 1991 letter to the Planning Commission regarding the request to build a two-story cabana at 125 Cottonwood Lane was filed and she was not told when the hearing took place allowing her to present her letter and make a statement at that time. She stated only the owner of the Seal Beach Trailer Park, Bill Dawson, is Noticed when construction applications come to the Planning Department regarding the Trailer Park. She felt the Trailer Park residents should also be Noticed. She said the two-story cabana is being built by a Trailer Park resident who resides out of the country and who also owns several properties in the Trailer Park thus making it impossible for him to occupy all the residences. Therefore this four bedroom addition will serve as a rental. If this unit is rented to a qualifying low income individual it will change the density of the Park which is already at a maximum. She requested she be present when the Building Department/Planning Department makes the crucial measurement between the trailers. Her measurement shows only 5' and not the required 6'. commissioner orsini asked staff if additional parking would be necessary because four bedrooms were being added to 125 Cottonwood? Mr. Whittenberg said no additional parking was required because . . . Page 2 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 parking requirements for the Trailer Park are based on a certain number of spaces for the total number of units for the Park. Most of the parking spaces are provided in two large common lots. Commissioner Sharp asked staff what Ms. Karn's alternatives are due to the fact her letter was inadvertently not read into the Record as promised by staff? She cannot appeal due to the time lapse. Mr. Whittenberg said he was not sure she had any remedies available and he would have to review this issue with the City Attorney and report back to the Commission. The matter was first heard in mid- June and the final decision was given in August. Chairman Fife asked staff about the Noticing procedures, noting only the property owner, Bill Dawson, is notified. Mr. Whittenberg said the City has no way of knowing whether Mr. Dawson notifies other Park owners of what is going on. Chairman Fife asked if this procedure could be changed to have at least a mailing list of the park occupants as they are the most directly affected. Mr. Whi ttenberg said the Commission would have to process a Text Amendment to the QQQg requiring specific tenant notification within a certain distance to proposed construction wi thin the Park. Chairman Fife said occupants of large apartment buildings should also be notified. staff will discuss with the City Attorney a Text Amendment to the ~ for a future Planning commission meeting. This will be on tenant notification in the Seal Beach Trailer Park and/or throughout the City. Commissioner Orsini asked to be notified on the measurement at 125 Cottonwood and said he would like to go with Ms. Karn. Chairman Fife thanked Ms. Karn for her comments but said the Commission could not act tonight on this matter because the time limits have run out on the issue. His only suggestions to her desire to stop construction at 125 Cottonwood would be for her to contact the City Attorney's Office or have her attorney do so. SCHEDULED MATTERS There were no Scheduled Matters. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. General Plan Amendments 2A-91 and 2B-91 Zoning Text Amendment 4-91 Zone Change 2-91 Ap>>licant: City of Seal Beach Requests: General Plan Amendments: To amend the Land Use and Housing Elements of the City'S General Plan to establish a Limited Commercial land-use designation. . Page 3 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 Zoning Text Amendment: Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a Limi tad. Commercial zone and to set forth permitted uses, conditionally permitted uses and development standards for this zone. Additional amendments to the Zoning Ordinance amending the definition of "basement" requiring that floors located partially above grade have at least 2/3 of the floor's height below grade and providing a definition of "Floor Area Ratio". Zone Change: To change the zoning along the westerly side of Seal Beach Boulevard between Landing Avenue and the northerly Electric Avenue alley from General Commercial (C-2) to Limited Commercial (L-C). Resolution Nos.: 11657 - GPA 2A-91 #1658 - GPA 2B-91 11659 - ZTA 4-91 #1660 - ZC 2-91 staff Report Mr. Whittenberg presented the staff report [on file in the Planning Department] . . commission Comments commissioner Sharp, referencing Section 28-1153 (C), said the nursery school on Seal Beach Boulevard should not have to have a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) required as a CUP is not mandatory for other day care centers in the City. Mr. Whittenberg said staff feels close proximity of day care centers to residential uses may cause problems. Some cities restrict outdoor play time for the children. Other cities use the CUP process to look at the safety of the drop-off/pick-up areas. Commissioner Sharp felt if a CUP is required for one day care center it should be required City-wide. Chairman Fife agreed and said that suddenly requiring this day center to obtain a CUP would counter the Commission's desire to better the economic climate for property owners in this area. commissioner Orsini agreed. Chairman Fife, referencing Section 28-1151(E), said to him there are two types of doctors offices --- doctors offices and medical clinics. He felt this area could not support a medical clinic with increased parking needs. Mr. Whittenberg said Section 28-1152(E) would address such a situation because it limits the gross floor area to a maximum of 3000 square feet for a business operation. . Chairman Fife asked if all lots were 100' deep? Mr. Whittenberg said all the lots are about 104' deep but there is one lot that is pie-shaped, being 40' at the front and 10' at the back. That lot could be classified as a non-conforming lot which could not be . . . Page 4 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 further sub-divided and it's size would not limit its building uses. Chairman Fife commented on lot coverage, indicating 90% lot coverage is allowed for lots of less than 5,000 square feet and 75% for over 5,000. He suggested a change to "75% but not less than 4500 square feet" because the owner of a 5000 square foot lot finds he is able to develop less of his property than an owner with a smaller lot. Commissioner Orsini said parking credits should include the spaces across the street because nothing can be built there and suggested 4 parking spaces for a 25' lot and 8 for a 50' lot. Mr. Whittenberg said the staff report recommended 2 parking spaces per lot no matter how wide because there's a total of 17 new parking spaces created on both sides of the street under the restriping plan. Commissioner orsini asked if the limousine service had a CUP? Mr. Whittenberg said he would research that and report back. Commissioner Orsini noted Section 28-1152(A) would limit the limo business because they operate well after 10:00 p.m. Staff noted that after the street is restriped the limo business will be unable to park his vehicles on the street. Chalrman Fife asked about the abandoned right-of-way at Seal Beach Boulevard and Electric Avenue. Mr. Whittenberg said that the Navy does not own that property, having quit claimed it to the railroad in the 1960's or 1970's. The City has contacted the railroad to discuss the parking issue. Staff has had meetlngs with the local Navy officials on the possibility of moving their fence further back from the street. The Navy Department at the Seal Beach facility sees no problems in doing that. There would be no easement as they would deed that property to the city. That request needs to be made to the Department of the Navy in San Francisco at their regional office. The City is preparing the letter. However, the Navy is not responsive to providing additional parking on their property because of the explosive arc issues from the loading facilities. Commissioner Law asked if the 50 MPH speed limit could be slowed. Mr. Whittenberg said staff has suggested to the City Council, installing stop signs on Seal Beach Boulevard at Landing Avenue. These would be proceeded by flashing yellow lights. Chairman Fife said Bolsa Avenue would be a good place to start the slowing down process with signs dropping it from 50 MPH to 40 MPH. Mr. Whittenberg said speed limits are based on what 85% of the traffic actually drives. Yearly speed surveys must be done to justify the speed limits for citation purposes. Staff can check with the Police Department. Chairman Fife said he understood it's based on what people typically do but it must be consistent with safety factors --- like the school with a church there on Sundays. . . . .. Page 5 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 Public Hearing Walt Miller * 227-231 Seal Beach Boulevard spoke in favor of this project, praising Mr. Whittenberg's report. He had three issues of concern. The first was the position of the second and third stories on the property. He wants it changed from the three stories on the front to three stories on the rear of the property to maximize the sun and view. The second issue was to correct the language to move the building from the 35' height at the front of the property to the rear of the property or setback from the front of the property. Regarding the third issue, parking, he stated the L-C zone should not be held to the same commercial parking requirements as other commercial developments in the city. He said the property owners of the thirteen lots involved are willing to give up the C-2 zoning for L-C zoning to bring to the City low intensity use businesses, pedestrian attractions, and to create amenities for pedestrians and bicyclists. The owners can't develop this project as they want to if they have to meet the parking requirements set for other commercial development. Ken Sanders * No Address Given - Introduced himself as Mr. Miller's architect. He spoke on the 1988 Uniform Building Code (UBC) not requiring the same exiting requirements from second story retail as is required from the first story. Chairman Fife, referencing 28-1156(A)(5) for glvlng credit for on- street parking against off-street parking requirements suggested changing this section to read "Make the credit conditional on the development of the property utilizing at least 75% of the space that would otherwise be required for parking on the lot, for open space and/or planted areas". Mr. Miller agreed. Seretta Fielding * 223 Seal Beach Boulevard spoke in favor of this project. She agreed with Mr. Orsini, saying they must take advantage of the south side of the street. She preferred to have residential uses on the second story because that income could pay the loans if the commercial on the first story was experiencing difficulties. Regarding the need for a CUP for a day care center, she asked for day care centers to be a permitted use with set regulations on the outside hours for the children's play being from 9:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. She felt a purposes of this Seal Beach Boulevard improvement program is to create less expensive loans to enable property owners to change Seal Beach Blvd. Commissioner Law asked Mrs. Fielding if she would object to restricted outdoor play hours? Mrs. Fielding said she thought a schedule could be worked out. The Commission asked about the day care center's hours. Mrs. Fielding said her business started at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 6:00 p.m. and in only one or two instances has she had a child stay beyond 6:15. She did not envision this community needing evening child care. . . . . Page 6 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 Frank Pryor * 233 Seal Beach Boulevard spoke in favor of the project. Regarding the issue of whether the second and third stories should be on the front or the rear of the lot he suggested this be left to the individual owner. Chairman Fife closed the Public Hearing. Commission Comments Chairman Fife reviewed Article 11.5, making changes to Sections 28- 1151(A), (G) and (H), section 28-1152 (B), (C) and (D) and section 28-1156 (A5). These changes were incorporated into the final motion and are presented there. The Commission discussed Section 28-1155 (D3), the 45 degree angle being measured from (staff's suggestion) the rear property 11ne as opposed to (Mr. Miller's suggestion) go from the rear setback line of the adjoining residential property line. Change is reflected in the resolution. The Commission discussed the allocation of the parking spaces at length. The final suggestion was "Allow the credited parking spaces on the street to include all of the new diagonal spaces on the Naval Weapons Station side of Seal Beach Boulevard and the increased number of parking spaces that will be provided by going to diagonal parking over the current number of parallel spaces on the west side of the street". This is four (4) spaces per 2500 square feet for the total number of spaces provided on the street. MOTION by Orsini; SECOND by Sharp to approve General Plan Amendment 2A-91 by adopting Resolution No. 1657, to approve General Plan Amendment 2B-91 by adopting Resolution NO.1658, to approve Zoning Text Amendment 4-91 by adopting resolution No. 1659, to approve Zone Change 2-91 by adopting Resolution No 1660 with the following changes: Section 28-1151(A): section 28-1151(G): Add "art" after "flowers". Add a section "G" to read "G. Nursery schools, day care centers, pri vate or trade schools provided however such usages do not involve outdoor activities occurring earlier than 9:00 a.m. or later than 5:00 p.m.D. section 28-1151(8): section 28-1152(B): This is the previous section "GR. Add "non-pubic area storage" after "... is devoted to ...R . . . Page 7 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 Section 28-1155(C): After "0.75" add "... but not less than 4500 square feeto. section 28-1155(03): Change "rear lot line" to adjoining rear setback line". " Section 28-1155(0.1.a): Change " Front 0 to "Rear". section 28-1155(0.1.b): Change ORear" to "Front". Section 28-1156(AS): Change" maximum of two ( 2) spaces" to "maximum of four (4) spaces for each 25' of frontageo. At the end of the section add "Provided the development of the property utilizes at least 75% of the space which would otherwise be required for parking in the absence of such credi t and the property owner has reimbursed the City on a pro-rata basis for each space so credited in proportion to the costs to the City per space to develop new spaces by restriping and other redevelopment on the affected area of Seal Beach Boulevard". Section 28-1156(AS): Allow the credited parking spaces on the street to include all of the new diagonal spaces on the Naval Weapons Station side of Seal Beach Boulevard and the increased number of parking spaces that will be provided by going to diagonal parking over the current number of parallel spaces on the west side of the street. MOTION CARRIEO: AYES: ABSENT : 4 - 0 - 1 FIFE, ORSINI, SHARP, LAW OAIU..MAN *** . . . Page 8 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 2. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT #5-91 Resolution No. 1662 The City of Seal Beach will be considering the following amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach, (Code): . Amend Section 28-2002(1) to specifically include open space and parks as permitted uses wi thin the Public Land Use zone, (PLU). . Amend section 28-2313 to allow the construction of low-level wooden decks wi thin the required front yard setback. . Amend Section 28-2405 to allow the Planning commission to set or vary amortization periods for nonconforming uses which do not relate to structures. . Amend Section 28-2407 which sets forth standards for the remodel of and addition to nonconforming residential structures and uses. . Amend Section 28-1300(7) to require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in conjunction with the operation of any commercial activity between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. . Amend Sections 28-401, 28-701 and 28-801 changing the minimum corner lot size in all residential zones of District I (Old Town) from 27.5' x 100' to 25' x 100'. This amendment would make the minimum lot size in Old Town the same for all properties. . Amend the City's Sign Ordinance (Article 18 of Chapter 28 of the ~) to set forth specific standards for the short-term placement and use of advertising banners in the City's commercial zones. The proposed amendments are intended to address certain perceived deficiencies in the ~ which have arisen over the past year. In conjunction with the public hearing, Staff will provide the Planning Commission with proposed amendments to address these issues. . Page 9 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 staff Report Mr. Whittenberg delivered the staff report. [Staff report on file in the Planning Department]. Commission Comments Chairman Fife discussed the five amendments: 1. Amend Section 28-2002(1) to Specifically Include Open Space and Parks as Permitted Uses within the Public Land Use Zone ( PLU) . To clarify the language to make sure it embraces open space and recreation uses Chairman Fife suggested revision of the amendment by changing the wording to "public open space and public recreation facilities". 2. Amend Section 28-2313 to Allow the Construction of Low-Level Wooden Decks Within the Required Front Yard Setback. . This should be expanded to include front yard, rear yard and side yard setbacks. Mr. Whittenberg indicated that Commissioner Dahlman had telephoned him today to state that particularly rear yard setbacks should be included. Commissioner Orsini asked if this would effect Crestview. Mr. Whittenberg said it would only effect Crestview if he were to slope his deck so it's only one foot above the slope. Staff needs to address the issue of how to deal with patios on a slope. 3. Amend Section 28-2405 to Allow the Planning Commission to Set or Vary Amortization Periods for Non-Conforming Uses Which Do Not Relate to Structures. Particularly regarding those "grandfathered" establishments selling alcohol, Mr. Fife asked if the City had room to regulate here? Mr. Whi ttenberg said there is room to regulate certain things. It cannot regulate areas preempted by the State but, for example, the City can regulate hours of operation to be more stringent than ABC allowances if it's detrimental to the neighborhood. Staff's concern is a certain number of businesses which are controlled through the CUP process and some which are not. Those which are not do cause the Planning Department and the Police Department problems. 4. Amend section 28-1300(7) to Require the Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in Conjunction with the Operation of Any commercial Activity Between the Hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. . What happened between the Jack-in-the-Box and the adjacent homeowner? Mr. Whittenberg said staff has met several times with Jack-in-the-Box management and they have taken some actions to alleviate the problems wlth lighting but a remedy to the outside speaker problems has not been reached. They are not willing to . . . . Page 10 - Planning Commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 bend very much in that area. From what staff has heard, people honk their horns when the speaker doesn't work. Under the CUP process the Commission could hear the concerns of the surrounding neighbors. Chairman Fife indicated that the ordinance should have enough muscle to shut down a business who proposes to operate between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and to heck with his neighbors. 5. Amend sections 28-701 and 28-801 Changing the Minimum Corner Lot Size in All Residential Zones of District 1 (Old Town) from 27.5' x 100' and the Minimum Lot Area for a Corner Lot from 2750 to 25-- square feet. This Amendment Would Make The Minimum Lot Size in Old Town the Same for All Properties. Chairman Fife opened the Public Hearing. Public Hearing Bill Gerlach * 126 8th street. Seal Beach spoke strongly in favor of the proposal to require a CUP for an alcoholic establishment. He lives behind a bar lacking genteel clientele but the Police Department and Planning Department cannot do much barring criminal activity. Gerald Kyle * 8th Street. Seal Beach said he has lived here for twenty years and it's been a nightmare living behind that bar. When his grandchildren visit they cannot allow them to stay in the bedroom which is nearest to that bar. The language if foul and the area is used as a public urinal. He urged the Commission to consider the six month notice over the twelve month notice. MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Orsini to continue Zoning Text Amendment #5-91 to the Planning commission meeting of December 4, 1991, and request staff to prepare formal amendment language for the above text amendment proposals. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: ABSENT : 4 - 0 - 1 SHARP, ORSINI, LAW, FIFE DAHLMAN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - There were no Oral Communications from the audience. STAFF CONCERNS - Mr. Whittenberg said the Coastal Commission conducted their Public Hearing on Jim Watson's proposal for the Rum Runner's property. Their staff had recommended denial, preferring completely commercial development. After testimony by City representati ves the project was approved 8 - 2 by the Coastal Commission. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner orsini asked staff to investigate Hennessey's in-lieu parking situation, stating they . . . Page 11 - Planning commission Minutes of November 20, 1991 have twenty-six in-lieu spaces and asking where the missing fourteen spaces are? ADJOURNMENT Chairman Fife adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, y ~oo-~~'"' Joan Fillmann Recording Secretary Tne PlCLnn~~Cot'Y\~ ~~ oD y\CX)en"\~ ~~ J '1cq I ~ ~~d eX) ~ Ckc:::-~ a4J I'1CfI. ~ ,/ . . . / t 11 Jlrt}~ 1/lv ~J July 15, 1991 City of Seal Beach Planning CommissIOn SUBMITTED FOR RECORD Byf...l.rS. tAR~ Date 1'120/~1 . Planning Commission city of Seal Beach 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 Gentlemen I am writ1ng on behalf of Martha Karn, a resident of Seal Beach Trailer Park. You have a petition before you requesting permission to build a 2 or 3 story addition to the mobile home located at 125 cottonwood Lane. Mrs.Karn, who lives next door to the requested addition, is 81 years old and has been a resident of the Park for 19 years. She is in poor health, suffering from emphysema, hearing loss and severe sight loss. An addition as close as is proposed would cut off the ocean breezes she relies on for relief from her breathing problems. Th~ heighth would cut off the light in her home, making it even more difficult to see with her failing eyesight. It is my understanding, per regulations, there is to be a minimum of six feet between coaches in this Park. It is obvious from a tour through the Park this regulation has not been enforced. At the present time there is only five feet between the two coaches at 125 and 126 Cottonwood Lane. If a variance is granted, with a foundation outside the coach it would leave only approximately three feet on one side and only ONE FOOT OR LESS between the coaches located on spaces 124 and 125. The coach at 125 Cottonwood Lane, next to Mrs. Karn, was relocated with1n the Park to its present space in December, 1989. The relocat10n was accomplished to enable long time residents to remain in the Park that has been their home for many years. The relocation process was accomplished by moving this mobile home in with a giant crane, a traumatic and frightening experience for Mrs. Karn. To further disrupt her life by allowing an addition, with all the dirt, dust, grime and noise associated with the construction necessary to accomplish such an endeavor, would be life threatening to her in her present condition. .( , I. . . I / I" e e Cf~V (17 31'711 Bpdcn Pijr-\I?~ CDommissiOn SUBMITfED FOR RECQR 8 It/J-o/ Cf I =Dat~c.- ~ ~ f I Please consider the elderly, long time residents of this Park before making decisions which further disrupt their lives. This Park has become a community for its tenants. Please do not allow additions that will encroach upon the rights of these neighbors and residents. Yours truly !:~':J ~rn~ ~ Daughter in Law 6751 Laurelhurst Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714)847-9473 T"''Y-'" 'I''l' . . " . t;/ty 9f S eat Beach Pt SUBM anntng C tJ ITTto FOR I:> ommlSS/A"'- e,lJ~ nECORD Ul~ -~Date~ To the Members o~ the Seal Beach Planning COlflm15510n -- November ;20, t991 Thanks to Mr. Lee Whittenberg and Joan ~or their help and pg~1ence. They retrieved a letter 1 ....rote to t.he Plenning LOlllmis.s,ion regarding the addition to the tra11er ....hen :l:1re.t pres,ent...d. At that time the matter ....as tabled aE. the o....ner ....as, out. CJ~ the country. He is still out o~ the country. 1 ....as as,s,ured lilY let~er WQUId QI:' kl:'pt. emd p.ie~I:'I~t.e-d t.Q tt~e PIennj.ng Uli-part.ment i:t t.h1S, application ....as reinstated. As my lett.er ....as not pres~nt.~d when this application ....as reinstated, 1 wish to addreE.E. th1E. m~t.ter at this t1me. I am speaking on behal~ o~ Martha Karn, my mother 1n law, ....hose trailer is next door to the tra11er addition. Mrs. Karn is, 111 and is unable to be here. In addition to the in~ormation in my ~irst letter regard1ng the inconveniences I would also like to add a ~ew 0:1: my observat10ns regarding the these additions being built in thiE. perk. The two and three story additions are changing the ambivalence in the Park. The Park has been a home ~or the residents, mostly Older, retired individuals ....ho have made their home in the park ~or twenty odd years, most oz these residents and owner/occupantf., living in the1r o....n units. Th1s addition is be1ng bU11t by an o....ner residing out oz the country, a ~our bedroom add1t10n, that will serve as a rental, not a res1dence. As he 1S the owner oz several oth~r units in the Park, it does not appear he will be able to occupy all oz them. I~ the unit is rented, to a 10.... income ~amily as is required ....ho can preE.ent all the neCebs,ary documentation to verizy income, it will certainly change the density oz the Park, already at the maX1mum ior land us,e density. Six zeet between trailers, six ~eet ~rom the street is high density, and iz the additions are allo....ed to be built s,1de by bide ~or absentee o....ners to be used as rentals, I enV1~10n a rental slum. I question iz there is really six ,teet bet....een the trailerf.. 1 heve been assured by Mr. Whittenberg i~ at all possible 1 will be notizied when the Inspector makes this crucial measurement so I will be able~to verizy the di5tance between the trailers. By my tape, I measure only zive xeet. I ....ould also like to address the lack o~ not1x1cation to the immediate neighbors ....hen an addit10n is planned. 1 understand the property o....ner is the Park owner, but to have my xirst notix1cation \ that construction was to begin ....hen 1 inadvertently stopped by and xound a ~arge dumpster parked in the street, ....as most dis~res,sing. Perhaps this can be addressed by the Commiss10n at a later date. I would ~ike to thank you again ~or your patience 1n th1~ matt.er and hope you ....ould reconsider your actions 1n 9rant.1ng a peXlfl1t ~or the addition :tor this trailer. ,. ,. VY\ c.-j ~ ..-J. --K ~ <''16', eJ~~. .:q..J ~o.. ~"..L C(ot ., ~ ~ '1 ) '. . . . I. II. III. IV. V. CITY OF SEAL BEACH * PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA for NOVEMBER 20, 1991 7:30 P.M. * CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. General Plan Amendments 2A-91 and 2B-91 Zoning Text Amendment 4-91 Zone Change 2-91 Applicant: City of Seal Beach Requests: General Plan Amendments: Housing Elements of the ~stablish a Limited designation. To amend the Land Use and City'S General Plan to Commercial land-use Zoning Text Amendment: Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a Limited Commercial zone and to set forth perm1tted uses, cond1tionally permitted uses and development standards for th1S zone. Additional amendments to the Zoning Ordinance amend1ng the definition of "basement" requiring that floors located partially above grade have at least 2/3 of the floor's height below grade and providing a definition of "Floor Area Rat10". Zone Change: To change the zoning along the westerly side of Seal Beach Boulevard between Landing Avenue and the northerly Electric Avenue alley from General Commercial (C-2) to Limited Commercial (L-C). Resolution Nos.: #1657 - GPA 2A-91 11658 - GPA 2B-91 #1659 - ZTA 4-91 #1660 - ZC 2-91 contimled ... . . . " Page 2 of 3 Planning Commission Agenda 11-20-91 2. Zoning Text Amendment 15-91 Resolution No. 1662 The City of Seal Beach will be considering the following amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28 of the Code of the city of Seal Beach, ( Code) : . Amend section 28-2002(1) to specifically include open space and parks as permitted uses wi thin the Public Land Use zone, (PLU). . Amend section 28-2313 to allow the construction of low-level wooden decks wi thin the required front yard setback. . Amend section 28-2405 to allow the Planning Commission to set or vary amortization periods for nonconforming uses which do not relate to structures. . Amend Section 28-2407 which sets forth standards for the remodel of and addition to nonconforming residentlal structures and uses. . Amend section 28-1300(7) to require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in conjunction with the operation of any commercial activity between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. . Amend Sections 28-401, 28-701 and 28-801 changlng the minimum corner lot size in all residentlal zones of District I (Old Town) from 27.5' x 100' to 25' x 100'. This amendment would make the minimum lot size in Old Town the same for all properties. . Amend the City's Slgn Ordlnance (Article 18 of Chapter 28 of the Code) to set forth specific standards for the short-term placement and use of advertising banners in the City's commercial zones. The proposed amendments are intended to address certain perceived deficiencies in the ~ WhlCh have arisen over the past year. In conjunctiOJl- wi th the public hearing, Staff will provide the Planning Commission with proposed amendments to address- these issues. contiJmed- ... i . . . . .' VI. VII. VIII. IX. AGENDA FORECAST Meeting Date DECEMBER 04 CUP #-~2-91 CUP 112-90 MPR #-~G--91 ZTA 15-91 DECEMBER 18 Page 3 of 3 Planning commission Agenda 11-20-91 Environmental Review: This project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. Applicant: City of Seal Beach Code Sections: 28-301; 28-701; 28-801; 28-1300(7); 28-2002(1); 28-1800; 28-2313; 28-2406; 28-2407 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS STAFF CONCERNS COMMISSION CONCERNS ADJOURNMENT Submission Deadline OCTOBER 30 1120 Central Avenue/Stark-Brendell Bonnadonna's Restaurant/ABC license 24 Welcome Lane (Two-Story Cabana) Possibly: Re banners and expansions to non-conform1ng residences. NOVEMBER 13 -. . ~ t It City of Seal Beach Planning Commlsslo~ SUBMITIEO FOR REC RD \.. 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