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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1966-06-01 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 1, 1966 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, June 1, 1966, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present: Boeger, Crowley, Jones, Lanning, Murphy Absent: None The meeting was called to order by Chairman Boeger at 7:40 P.M. The minutes of the meeting held on May 25, 1966 were approved as presented. I. Public Hearing - North American Aviation, Inc., CP-2-66 North American Aviation, Inc., 12214 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, .6alifornia, submitted preliminary plans for approval of a multi-story administration/office building as part of a planned industrial complex in an M-l Zone located at 2201 Bay Blvd., Seal Beach. This building conforms to the previously approved site plan for the entire complex. No objections were received. Mr. Murphy moved to approve .the Conditional Use Permit as requested. Mr. Crowley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Resolution No. 67. 11. Plan Review - George W. Hardi~, Jr., PR-6-66 George W. Hardie, Jr., 294 Park Avenue, Long Beach, California, submitted plans for approval of an addition to an existing building located on Lot 12 and the southerly half of Lot 14, Block 2, Bay City Tract (112 2nd St., Seal Beach). Discussion regarding the off street parking provisions revealed that the parking area was not covered as required by ordinance. Applicant was advised to revise the plans or submit a request for a variance. III. Plan Revie~ - H. C. Van Ausdel'D, PR-7-66 H. C. Van Ausdeln, 317 Main Street, Seal Beach, subm~tted plans for an addition of a carport/deck to an existing building at the same address. This addition would cover the area presently used for off street parking. No objections were made. Mr. Jones moved to approve the plans as submitted. Mrs. Lanning seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Resolution No. 68. IV. Second Public Hearing - Proposed Comprehensive General Plan Mr. Gordon Hall, Design Associates, gave a brief history of the development of the plan, the objectives, the 'first hearing as well as the procedure that must be followed prior to adoptio,J'lI:of a plan. He also explained in answer to a ijuestion that a general plan has no relation to urban renewal. The use of the Pacific Electric right-of-way was again discussed. Location of the Civic Center also was discussed with the explanation that it had been the unanimous p~eference of those attending the "first heaitng to maintain the present location. Mr. Hall then pointed out their suggested use of the area originally recommended as the site of the Civic Center. Freeway routings and park areas were also discussed in detail. There were no further questions, and the hearing was declared closed~ e e . V. Other Business Mr. Gene Morgan, 11432 Amaganset Way, Tustin, California, submitted a letter requesting approval to establish a motorcycle rental agency in a C-2 Zone. The ordinance makes no provision for this type of use. After discussion, ~r. Jones moved that 'the Planning Commi~sion determine that the proper zone fos the use "Motorcycle Rental Agency" is the C-2 Zone, but subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, and recommend that the City Council approve such determination. Motion seconded by Mrs. Lanning. Resolut.ion No. 69. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Crowley, Jones, Lanning Murphy None Boeger None VI. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Copies of the new ordinance had just been received and the members had not had time to study it to discuss it fairly. Mr. Ball gave a short explanation to help orient the Citizens Committee and the Planning Commission with their studying. He explained that they had tried to write it in less stilted language to be more easily understood by laymen. He also explained the divisions, the districts and designations that had been established in the proposal. He pointed out the incentives they were suggesting t~ promote development of larger parcels of land in an effort to discourage the .continued development. of the small lots in our city. He stated that a strong ordinance is necessary. to promote a better city. Further study sessions will be held on this proposed ordinance. . VII. Other Business Captain Warren Hall Qf the Naval Weapons Station thanked the. Commission for visiting the station. He felt it would create a better understanding and assist cooperation by the public officials becoming aware of the total operation of . the Weapons Station located within the city. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. ~ ~~ Loi Arnold, Recording Secretary .