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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 18, 1992
I.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of March 4, 1992
IV. SCHEDULED MATTERS
2. Minor Plan Review #92-1
Address: 229 Seal Beach Boulevard
Applicant: Walter Miller
Property Owner: Walter M11ler
Request: Architectural Review
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M1nor Plan Review #92-6
Address: 413 Ocean Avenue
Applicant: Daniel Lawrence
Property Owner: Charloma Schwankovsky
Request: General interior remodel of residence;
enlargement of two existing dormer windows and
addition of two dormer windows at second floor.
4. Minor Plan Rev1ew #92-5
Address: 126 Cottonwood Lane
Applicant: KS Designs, Irvine
Tra1ler Owner: Mark Cunningham
Property Owner: Bill Dawson
Request: Two-story cabana (for a deck).
Add a kitchen nook, living room, master bedroom, one
bathroom and upstairs deck.
5. M1nor Plan Review #92-4
Address: 1017 & 1017~ Seal Way
Applicant: Freddie Leonard
Property Owner: Aram & Margarita Keusawan
Request: To add 505 square feet to eX1sting living
space. Add two-car carport. Restucco exter10r &
reroof.
V.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.
Negative Declaration #92-1
Applicant: City of Seal Beach
Request: Archaeological Element
Note: To Be continued to Apr11 1, 1992 Plann1ng
Commission Meeting.
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VI.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
VII.
STAFF CONCERNS
VIII.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Forecast:
April 1
Negative Declaration #92-1
Archaeological Element
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Minor Plan Review #92-7
Address: A-36 Surfs ide
Applicant: Sears. Young Architects
Property Owner: Fred Reed & Cheryl Hernandez
Request: New 3-story SFD w/roof deck.
April 15
CUP #92-1 (701 OceanlTootsie's Restaurant Beer &
Wine)
CUP #12-89 (Super Saver C1nema Seven).
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES of MARCH 18, 1992
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of March 18,
1992 was called to order by Chairman Fife at 7:30 p.m. in City
council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissloner Orsini.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairman Fife
Commlssioners Dahlman, Law, Orsinl, Sharp
Staff
Present:
Department of Development Services:
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Barry Curtis, Administrative Assistant
Joan Fillmann, Executive Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Minutes of March 4, 1992
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Dahlman to approve the Planning
commission Minutes of March 4, 1992 as presented.
MOTION CARRIES:
AYES:
ABSTAIN:
4 - 0 - 1
Sharp, Dahlman, Law, Orsini
Fife
SCHEDULED MATTERS
2. Minor Plan Review #92-1
227 Seal Beach Boulevard
Staff Report
Mr. Curtis delivered the staff report. [Staff report on file in
the Planning Department]. The applicant, Walt Miller, is
requesting an archltectural review of a proposed mixed use
commercial/residential structure at 227 Seal Beach Boulevard. The
proposed structure would provide a first floor retail/service
business and parking area, two second floor artist studios and two
third floor apartments. Staff recommended approval SUbject to
three conditions of approval.
commission Comments
Parking v. Storage
Commissioner Dahlman expressed concerns the applicant's storage
area could expand into the parklng area. Staff explained four
parking spaces are shown on the plans and, in addition, beyond the
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area required for parking, there is storage area. The plans show
a possible tandem parking space which the new Code would allow for
parking on the residential uses. staff replied the City is
cognizant people use garages for storage areas but staff has not
been enforcing this violation (the mun1cipal Code gives staff this
authority) because the city doesn't have the staff to do this
enforcement.
Landscaping
Commissioner Law noting one courtyard is completely paved and
another courtyard is landscaped asked if the paved area was
included in the landscaping requirement? Mr. Whittenberg said
port1ons of it could be if the paved area was broken up with
planter areas.
Setbacks
The Commission discussed setbacks at length.
It was stated the applicant needs 6~' setback because the lot width
is 62~'. The applicant has a side setback problem on the
residential/third floor where the exterior walls would have to be
brought in. The applicant needs a 6'3" setback and is proposing
between 4'to 5~'. A setback requirement is necessary for a third
floor because the municipal QQ.dg requires a certain amount of
private open space for the residential units and part of the
setback area could be used for a balcony or deck situation. The
project could be redesigned to achieve enough square footage for
decent sized rooms by expanding the units out towards Seal Beach
Boulevard.
California Coastal Commission
The Coastal Commission will not process the application because of
the City's proposed utilization of on-street park1ng. There was a
meeting at City Hall attended by Coastal Commission
representatives, Planning Department staff, City officials and the
applicant. After the meeting, staff took Coastal Commission
representatives on a 45 minute drive of the Old Town area, showing
them the properties along Seal Beach Boulevard, the problems
associated with alley access, pointed out the distance from the
Seal Beach Boulevard on-street parking areas down to the beach
(walking distance was one of their concerns), and showed them all
the existing beach and City-owned parking lots. The Coastal
Commission has requested the Planning Department provide them
1nformat1on on the number of available parking spaces for beach
visi tors; staff is compil1ng this information. The Coastal
Commiss1on's position at th1S time is that they would not look
favorably on this application/request until they have a clear
understanding of the parking situation as it relates to beach
visitors. Their concern was that if the City starts designating
parking spaces on the street for the commercial uses they are
taking it away from potential visitor parking. Staff will attempt
to relate to the Coastal Commission that there is sufficient
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numbers of parking spaces in the Old Town area, both in parking
lots and on the local residential streets, to meet the general day-
to-day and peak demands for beach utilization. staff will attempt
to persuade the Coastal Commission to accept the concept for the
street itself rather than going to the Coastal Commission on an
application-by-application basis. Commissioner orsini said the
Coastal Commission stated they would favor a tram service within
the City, to be run by in-lieu parking fees.
Height Measurement
The Commission asked how the building height was measured?
said it was measured as defined by Code, which is the average
covered by the pad of the structure.
staff
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Revisit
The Commission discussed the room sizes resulting from setback
requirements. Mr. Whittenberg said this application is beJ.ng
processed under newly developed Code standards which stipulate 10%
residential setbacks. To change that requirement would entail a
Zone Text Amendment and coming up with a different formula to
determine side yard setbacks. Staff would prefer doing that as
opposed to attempting to grant a Variance to this fJ.rst application
under those standards. Staff said they could process a Code
amendment sooner than final Coastal Commission determinations would
be received.
The CommissJ.on determined they would like to hear from the
applicant, Walt Miller.
Walt Miller * 227 Seal Beach Boulevard
Mr. Miller said the setback issue bothered him because the ~ as
it is written seems to condone "shoe box" buildings --- narrow,
stretched out to the front. Meeting setback requirements and
retaining the same square footage in this case would require
diminishing the public area between the two buildings thus
attacking the separation they tried to create. He desires a
pedestrian attraction, that's why he designed a public access deck
designed to replicate the Seal Beach pier.
ChaJ.rman Fife said he was surprised Mr. Miller's design
immedJ.ately creates a conflict with a brand new ordinance. He
asked how this happened? Mr. Miller said he was not aware of the
ordinance. The project was designed to code specifications. It
went through the City's engineering plan check and no problem was
dJ.scovered. The fJ.rst time he was aware of the new ordinance was
when he receJ.ved his copy of the March 18th staff report. He said
"Barry Curtis caught thJ.s". He said "Maybe if I'd followed the
Seal Beach Journal and been a regular attendant at every meeting I
would have obJected to this 10% thing but I don't remember that
being an issue until I got this". He stated he asked Barry Curtis
at tonight's meeting what QQgg section the 10% setback was in. His
architect did not recognize the QQgg section either. No one had
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mentioned this issue before he received the staff report although
he had been in the Building and Planning Departments many times.
Regarding the parapet wall at the west elevation, Mr. Miller
explained that wall is necessary for fire protection. The UBC
mandates this parapet wall be 3' higher than the building. Mr.
Miller was concerned this parapet wall would cross in front of Mrs.
Fielding's building (blocking her window view) which he thought is
historic building and he did not want to put his parapet wall in
that location; this is in debate with the Building Department and
J.S currently unresolved. Mr. Whittenberg said this is a state-wide
building code (~) requirement and is not easy to vary from as it
is a minimum state standard. This issue is different from the
setback issue because it's a state requirement. When you have a 3'
setback the parapet requirement does not exist.
Mr. Miller feels the Fielding building could be a historical
bUJ.lding. Mr. Whittenberg said it is not on the City's list of
historical buildings. Also, building code provJ.sions for variances
would apply only to the historical buildings and not to adjacent
structures.
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Commissioner Sharp asked staff to distinguish between the Planning
Department and the plan check engineering process. Mr. Whittenberg
said the Planning Department reviews plans for compliance with
local zoning ordinance requirements. The plan check engineering
firm reviews plans to ensure the plans meet ~ requirements.
The Commission asked Mr. Miller if he would prefer to wait for a
Zone Text Amendment? Mr. Miller said he would prefer to wait
because it would be right architecturally. It would be beneficial
to the street to set a proper standard for development.
He has paid the Coastal Commission fees and has been told they are
delaying his hearing until the City has an opportunity to address
the various parking issues with the Coastal Commission. Mr.
WhJ.ttenberg said in talking with the Coastal CommJ.ssion they would
process the application as it currently stands but their staff
recommendation would be for denial because of the proposed
utilization of street parking to meet a portion of the requirement
for commercial parking. The Coastal Commission would probably
support their staff and deny the application. Commissioner Sharp
said at that meeting the Coastal Commission was very explicit
stating they will not allow any public parking to be used for
private business. Mr. Whittenberg said staff hoped to have its
information to the Coastal CommissJ.on by April 1st but was not sure
what their timetable would be from that point. Staff WJ.II inform
the Commission and the applicant when it hears anything.
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Prior to the vote Commissioner Dahlman stated he was surprised
there is no on-site parking for the commercial and that it's all
coming from off-site credits. Mr. Miller said he had made a very
restricted application and that's why he has only 58% lot coverage.
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Commiss1oner Dahlman addressed another area of design flexibility,
stating the artists he knows value non-conformity. He could
envision an artist/resident looking at the second floor and saying
he had a two-story residential and occupy and use it as two
residential floors. He asked staff if this would change the
parking requirement or any other requirement? staff advised it
would change the commercial requirement because it would reduce the
total square footage of the commercial area.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Orsini to table Minor Plan Review #92-1,
asking the staff to review the side yard setback issue for third
stories and schedule the required Public Hearings rather than to
deny this application.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
5 - 0 - 0
Sharp, Orsini, Fife, Dahlman, Law
Prior to the vote Mr. Whittenberg said the motion should be to
"table" the matter unt11 such t1me as the necessary Public Hearings
have been completed regarding potential amendments to the City's
municipal ~ regarding resident1al setbacks; Commissioner Sharp
agreed.
Mr. Whittenberg said at the time this application is to come back
to the Planning Commission the Planning Department will re-Notice
the application.
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3. Minor Plan Review #92-6
413 OCean Avenue
Staff Report
Mr. curtis del1vered the staff report. [staff report on file in
the Planning Department]. The applicant, Daniel Lawrence, is
requesting (on behalf of property owner Charloma Schwankovsky) a
general interior remodel of a non-conforming duplex at 413 Ocean
Avenue. Staff recommended approval, SUbject to five conditions of
approval.
Commission Comments
commissioner Dahlman asked how many parking spaces are on the
property? Staff said two spaces are in the garage.
commissioner Dahlman asked what currently lies in the rear and side
yard setbacks that creates a violation? Staff said the rear unit
1S in side yard setback. The garage is too close to the rear
property line, it needs to be nine feet from the alley but is
4' - 5'.
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Commissioner Dahlman asked what is bringing this non-conforming
property 1nto more conformity with the current Codes? Mr. curtis
said the property is not being brought into more conformity. The
applicat10n is being processed under section 28-2407 which is
designed to allow minor additions, alterations and enlargements to
eX1sting non-conform1ng structures. The applicant will not touch
the rear unit; staff is requiring the garage be drywalled.
Demolish1ng the front unit would be the only manner to bring it
into more conforming --- it would make the density more conform1ng.
commissioner Dahlman sa1d he didn't believe Sect10n 28-2407 meant
to allow non-conforming units to exist in perpetuity. The ~
would have been written to allow duplexes 1n this area. Mr.
Whittenberg said there are two separate issues here --- (1) the
eX1sting Code provisions allow for this proposal; (2) the
Commission dealt with proposed changes to this ~ section
relating to expansion of non-conforming uses (Commission-Council
study Session February 19, 1992) and staff is preparing revisions
to the proposals presented at that session. Staff anticipates
bringing those back as Public Hearing before the Planning
Commission to develop some new standards 1n May. The City did have
a moratorium on receiving requests for expansions to non-conforming
structures but the City Council allowed that to expire without an
extension. The City is using the current ~ provisions and
people can apply for additions in accordance with these provisions.
commissioner Sharp said th1S application complies with current
munic1pal Codes and the Commission would not have a right to deny
1t. Cha1rman Fife said this application is not close to being a
problem, no square footage 1S being added, there is no
intensificat10n of use. Commissioner orsini agreed, stating the
remodel is making the property safer. Commissioner Law said she
saw no problems. Mr. Whittenberg estimated this structure was
bU1lt 1n 1910. In 1910 the City didn't exist and there were no
setback requirements --- they just built the structure where they
wanted to.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Fife to approve Minor Plan Review #92-6
subject to the five (5) conditions of approval outlined in the
staff report.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
5 - 0 - 0
Sharp, Fife, Dahlman, Law, Orsini
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Chairman Fife declared a break from 8:45 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.
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4. Minor Plan Review #92-5
126 Cottonwood Lane
staff Report
Mr. curtis delivered the staff report. [Staff report on file in
the Planning Department]. The applicant, K.S. Deslgns of Irvine,
requests (on behalf of trailer owner Mark cunningham) to provide a
total of 1,240 square feet of living area. The applicant proposes
to add a new cabana around his existing trailer. The proposed
second story structure is actually a covered stairwell and landing
to a roof deck over the first floor. The proposed cabana would add
approximately 840 square feet to the subject structure. Staff
recommended approval subject to six (6) conditions of approval
outlined in the staff report.
commission Comments
commissioner orsini said the structure at 125 Cottonwood was
mlscalculated and had to be moved over six inches. Mr. curtis said
this application for 126 Cottonwood was designed with the moving of
125 Cottonwood in mind. There is 6' separation between 125 and 126
Cottonwood and 6' separation between 126 and 127 Cottonwood.
Commissioner orsini asked again if the City could require a tract
map showing the property lines in the Seal Beach Trailer Park.
Director Whittenberg explained Title 25 of the California
Administrative Code regulate the location of mobile homes/trailers
in mobile home parks. Those requirements specify a distance
between the structures, it does not specify a setback distance from
a property line. The Redevelopment Agency, which is the City
Council, has asked the City Attorney's Office to review the
previous approval for the Trailer Park to determine if the Clty has
the legal right to require a Parcel Map defining parcels of land
for these purposes. That issue is still under review and Mr.
Whittenberg did not know when the attorneys anticipate reporting
back to the City Council. The report will go to the Redevelopment
Agency as the City Council. They will make a determination
regarding the issue of a Parcel Map for the Traller Park.
commissioner Orsini asked if a map of Cottonwood Lane could be
required from the Trailer Park owner to be sure the end trailer
will still have the required distances as the trailers are being
moved? Mr. Whittenberg said he was not sure because it would be
difficult to state what each owner on that street would propose to
do.
commissioner Dahlman said he has been receiving numerous phone
calls and asked when the City Attorney might respond? Mr.
Whi ttenberg said the City Attorney's Off ice was extremely busy
defending against the Mola Development Corporation lawsuit.
Commissioner Dahlman said he understood that but things are
happening in the Trailer Park, for example, fences are being built
apparently into other peoples yards. Mr. Whittenberg said people
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in the Trailer Park can put a fence any place they want to as long
as lt is structurally sound, meets building requirements and they
get permission from the Park owner; Title 25 does not cover fences.
Commissioner Dahlman sald that would make a lot of people upset
because they thought they had certain rlghts. Mr. Whittenberg said
that's an issue between the Park owner and his tenants. The City
has no control.
Commlssioner Dahlman asked if the adjacent two-story cabana was 20'
away? He said staff had shown hlm a letter of authority which was
not very official because the letter was not typed on letterhead
and appeared to be an off-the-cuff opinion by a Santa Ana fireman
about four years ago. He asked staff if progress had been made in
obtaining a more official document? Mr. curtis said he will get
another letter; he will contact the City's fire lnspector. Mr.
Whittenberg explained the Orange County Fire Department assigns
certain inspectors to each of their contract cities so they become
familiar wi th the communi ty requirements plus their own
requirements. In this case it was a Fire Department requirement
that had been agreed to by the State.
commissioner Orsini noted the required separation was 6' between
trailers and asked about the fireplace and balcony intrusions to
within four feet. Mr. Curtis explalned permitted intrusions are
allowed to intrude one foot lnto the setback. The balcony and
chimney must be cut back to one foot.
commissioner orsini said "Is someone going to be there to check
this while they're doing it?". Mr. Whittenberg said the Building
Inspectors are there to inspect the trenching for the foundations.
That's how the City became aware the setbacks at 125 Cottonwood
were incorrect. The plans showed them at 6' but field measurements
demonstrated them less. They had poured sub-surface footings to
support a grade beam. That grade beam was too close to the other
unit. The plans for 125 Cottonwood were drawn incorrectly.
Chairman Fife said right now there is no Trailer Park requirement
to have designated lots. Therefore, on a de facto basis are we
gradually developing lots through the addition of these permanent
two-story cabanas and the required structure separation rule? Mr.
Whittenberg said no, because the structures are constructed under
Title 25 requirements. The cabana itself it not considered a
residential structure like a single family home. Mr. Fife asked
that if once enough cabanas are built the requirement for
separations between structures effectively begins to define some
permanent locations? Mr. Whittenberg said it will define permanent
locations for the structures, it will not define, for example,
fences between the structures.
commissioner orsini mentloned the Park map, asking about lot lines.
Mr. Whittenberg said again that the City does not deal with lot
lines in the Traller Park. The ~ only allows the City to deal
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with separat10ns between build1ngs. "The lines that are on that
map have absolutely no bearing to anything that could be built on
the property those lines were shown to give the city an
indication as to how... the property could be laid out and to give
you a general idea where trailers could be put ... now you have a
situation where all we can require is that the 6' separation be
maintained between the units and that is what you need to deal
with". Commissioner Dahlman disagreed, saying that for the
neighbors of these applicants the space has to come from somewhere
and Park residents telephone h1m stating their spaces are
shrinking. Implying that 1t is be1ng taken from them because they
are "out of favor" or whatever reason. Mr. Whittenberg said the
Commission has to deal with different issues in the Trailer Park
versus the community as a whole. In the Park the trailer owners
are leasing a portion of land to place their trailer on. They do
not own the property. The land is owned by the Park owner. The
state of California has said that for trailers and cabanas in
mobile home parks the requirements for separat10n are based on
distance from structure to structure not on lot 11nes unless the
trailer park has a full subdivision. Some parks allow people to
buy the land within them.
Mr. Whittenberg said he would contact the City Attorney's Office to
see if he could get a time-line on when something might be coming
to the City Council on their request. He will prov1de that
informat1on to the Commission.
Commissioner Orsini said that for Seal Beach Trailer Park residents
there is no way for them to know their lot dimensions because there
is no point "A" to point "B" to measure from.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Law to approve Minor Plan Review #92-5
subject to the six (6) conditions of approval outlined in the staff
report .
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
5 - 0 - 0
Sharp, Law, Dahlman, Fife, Orsini
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4. Minor Plan Review #92-4
1017 & 1017~ Seal Way
Staff Report
Mr. Curtis delivered the staff report. [Staff report on file in
the Planning Department]. The appl1cant, Freddie Leonard 1S
requesting (on behalf of the owners, Adam and Margarita Keusayan)
to add approximately 505 square feet to a non-conforming duplex at
1017 and 1017~ Seal Way. The proposed addition would include
enlargement of both living rooms, a new laundry room in the lower
unit and a new two-car carport with an open deck above. Staff
recommended approval subject to three (3) conditions of approval.
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Commisslon Comments
The Commission discussed guard rails at 11th street, asking who
installed them and whether they were on City or private property or
both. The question was asked how can those rails be removed to
build a carport? Mr. curtis said he would have to re-inspect the
site.
The Commlssion asked if the City has plans to install curbs and
sidewalks at 11th street? Mr. curtis said the City's Engineering
Department has advised him they do not intend to install curbs and
sidewalks on stub streets.
commissioner Orsini said he objected to a carport on the beach side
of this property. He asked what this would do to the value of the
adjacent homes? Mr. curtis said staff would reinspect the site and
report back to the Commission. If it became apparent that they
could not have a carport they would perhaps put a deck in and be
two spaces substandard in parking --- that would meet the Code
requirements. The applicants are trying to bring the property
closer to meeting the parking requirements. staff will also obtain
a report from the Engineering Department on these issues.
Commissioner Sharp asked about the construction of the wall
encloslng the carport, noting the view of the carport from the
beach could be screened. Mr. Whlttenberg said the plans indicate
it will be an open carport but the Commission could require a false
wall be constructed along the beach side that would match the
architectural style of the building itself so it would appear to be
a residential wall.
MOTION by Orsini; SECOND by Sharp to have a limited Public Hearing
to hear from the applicant and/or his architect.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
5 - 0 - 0
orsini, Sharp, Dahlman, Law, Fife
Paul Geijer * [512 Calle Malaguena. San Clemente. CA]
Mr. Geijer said his clients have agreed to building a screening
wall to cover the carport view from Seal Way. Commissioner Orsini
asked for the Commission to have an Architectural Review on any
wall that was planned for this property, stating he wanted
something that blends in with what is already built and something
that is conforming to the neighborhood. Mr. Whittenberg said he
thought a carport must be open on three sides to meet Fire Code
requirements; a garage could be required by the Commission.
Additionally, if a garage were required it would not look like the
rest of the house because the garage wall that faces the beach
cannot have the amount of glass that is shown for the second story.
Mr. Gei jer said the property owners have assured hlm the guard
rails and posts are on their property. They had the property
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surveyed before they purchased it. A copy of that survey was
requested by Mr. Wh1ttenberg. Mr. Whittenberg said he thought it
would be most appropr1ate for the C1ty's plan check Engineer meet
with Mr. Ge1jer and discuss the proposed treatment of that wall, to
meet all code requirements and to leave both ends open as a carport
structure with a glass screen wall. A report will be made to the
Comm1ssion at their next meeting.
Serg10 Keusavan * 1713 Electric Avenue, Seal Beach
Mr. Keusayan sa1d 1f curbs were installed on 11th Street it would
not allow enough room to make a three-point turn. He suggested
using an opaque glass to screen the carport from the beach. He
said the front of the home could arguably be on the street side and
not the beach side.
Chi Kredel * 1633 Seal Way
Mr. Kredel sa1d his major concern was seeing a carport on the beach
side of this property. He felt the plans were not aesthetically
pleasing, noting the downstairs apartment looks into the proposed
carport. This property 1S non-conforming and the City is allowing
changes without bringing 1 t up to ~; the City will never
improve. He said he felt the owners are improving the property
piecemeal and suggested a complete demolition with a new house.
Bruce Stark * Seal Beach [No Address Given]
Mr. Stark noted the applicant was listed as Freddie Leonard and Mr.
Leonard is Mr. Cox's foreman; why wasn't Cox Construct10n listed as
the applicant? He said the City should place a condition of
approval on this application for the contractor to pull perm1ts.
The Commission advised Mr. Stark that pulling the requ1red building
permits is ult1mately the property owner's responsibility.
Sergio Keusavan * 1713 Electric Avenue, Seal Beach
Mr. Keusayan said the family had seriously considered demolishing
the home when they purchased the property since it was bU1lt before
1950. They had been advised they could build a third story because
the lot was 37~ feet wide. If the lot is 37 4/8' wide they would
need to purchase two inches (2") of property from the adjoining lot
so they could build three stories which would be about a 7000
square foot home. They currently live in a 2800 square feet home
and want a smaller home. This application would allow the fam1ly's
four cars to be parked on the property. The like the present
structure's size and want to improve on the aesthetics.
Comm1ssioner orsini asked staff if the adjacent property could sell
any port10n of the1r side setbacks to the Keusayan's? Mr. Curtis
said no, because it would reduce a 25' wide lot to below the
requ1red min1mum lot width. Therefore, it will not be possible for
the Keusayan's to build a third story.
. Public Hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Orsini; SECOND by Sharp to continue consideration of
Minor Plan Review 192-4 to the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of April 1, 1992 to obtain: (1) a report from
staff on the guard railings at 11th Street; (2) whether the
archi tectural treatment on the beach side of the carport would
disqualify it as a carport and make it a garage; (3) a rendering of
what the carport would look like if a screen wall were built on the
beach side; (3) a copy of the applicant's survey.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
5 - 0 - 0
Orsini, Sharp, Law, Dahlman, Fife
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Negative Declaration 192-1
Archaeological Element
Mr. Whittenberg said staff is recommending this agenda item be
continued to the April 1st meetlng. The Public Hearing will be on
the Negative Declaration and the Archaeological Element itself.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Dahlman to continue Negative Declaration
#92-1 to the Planning Commission meeting of April 1, 1992.
MOTION CARRIES:
AYES:
5 - 0 - 0
Sharp, Dahlman, Law, Orsini, Fife
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications from the audience.
STAFF CONCERNS
There were no staff concerns.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
CommlSSloner Dahlman said he would refer a resident letter he had
received to the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Whittenberg said if he
would provlde staff a copy of the letter staff would take care of
it for him.
Commlssion Sharp asked for a copy of the Minutes of the February
19, 1992 Joint Study Session. Mr. Whittenberg said those Minutes
were City Council Minutes and he was not sure anyone has received
them to date; they will be provided.
Chairman Flfe asked if anyone has slgned up for the Planning
Insti tute in Anaheim? Mr. Whl ttenberg said not to date. The
League of California Citles' Planning Commlssion Institute is April
9 -11, 1992. Staff will deliver the information to the Commission.
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page 13 - P1ann~ng COmmission Minutes of Karch 18, 1992
The cost will be $150 registration fee. Commissioner Sharp asked
for a copy of the agenda.
Chalrman Fife asked if any Planning Commissloners were going to
attend the Orange County Water District State Water Project Tour
March 27 and 28, 1992? Mrs. Flllmann said only Commissioner Orsini
had given her an application to attend. Commissioner Sharp said he
had replied directly by himself. Commissioner Dahlman said he did
not complete his form himself. Mr. Whittenberg said staff will
check and get back to the Commission tomorrow.
ADJOURNMENT
Chalrman Fife adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
~o~
Jo n Fillmann
Recording Secretary
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These Minutes are tentative until approved by the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Commission Minutes of March 18, l~~~ere approved by
the Planning Commission on April ~,1992. ~