Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1968-05-15 e . . MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY IS, 1968 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session Wednesday, May 15, 1968, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present: Absent: Boeger, Crowley, Murphy, Peters Lanning The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:45 P.M. Minutes of the meeting of May I, 1968, were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing - Woodbine Corporation, V-9-68 Bernard McCune, representative of the Woodbine Corporation, 8857 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, showed slides of the progress in the College Park East development including dedication ceremonies of the Shapell Park. The required minimum lot size was 5200 square feet with an average lot size in the entire development of 5500 square feet. Mr. McCune stated that the minimum size had been maintained, but the average size, as the area is nearing completion, will come out approximately 9 square feet short of the requirement. The request is for a variance to permit an average of 5491 square feet in lieu of the required 5500 square feet. There were no objections, it will not be detrimental to the area or public welfare and will not affect the General Plan. Mr. Boeger moved to grant the variance as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 216. . 2. Public Hearing - Don C. Eaton, V-6-68 Don C. Eaton, 4872 Candleberry Ave., owner of Lot 63, Tract 6421, requests a variance to permit the location of pool operating equipment closer than 5 feet from the property line. Property is irregularly shaped and proposed location would be least objectionable to neighboring property owners. Seven letters from neighboring property owners received indicating their approval of the request. No objections were received. Pool was partially completed prior to making application for the variance. This was done by contractor without the knowledge of the owner that the planned location was not within the City's requirements. Planning Commission censored Automation Pools, Inc., Garden Grove, California, for such improper action. Mr. Boeger moved to grant the variance with the condition that the heater vent be no more than six inches above the top of the wall, and that the top of the vent be five feet from the side property line and two and one-half feet from the rear property line. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 217. 3. Public Hearing - W. B. Moffett, V-7-68 W. B. Moffett, l16B Main St., Seal Beach, requested a variance for property located at 1301 Seal Way and described as Lot 18, Block G, Tract No. 1009. The request was for 4 units in lieu of 3, second story cantilevered 5'6" into required rear yard setback. and substandard sideyard with main entry to a unit. Dmring discussion it was discovered that plans would not meet building code. Mr. Moffett requested a continuance to a later meeting when he submits revised plans. . . e 4. Public Hearing - Mildred Cook WatersD V-8-68 . Mrs. WatersD 211 17th St.D Seal Beach, requested a variance to construct an addition to an existing building to replace a portion of the building under condemnation proceedings on Lot 11. Block 219, Tract No. 10. Request for second story encroachment of 5 feet into rear yard, 3'6" sideyard for main entry in lieu of fequired 5 feet. and to exceed maximum lot coverage. General discussion of off-street parking. lower bedroom and bath that could be utilized as an extra unit in the R-2 zone. Chairman cited the four points of law to be satisfied before a variance could be granted. Mr. Peters moved to defer action until Mrs. ~ters resubmitted her application. Seconded by Mr. Murphy and passed unanimously by the members present. 5. Plan'Review - J. D. Dulaney & Associates, Inc., PR-4-68 J. D: Dulaney & Associates. Inc. 4105 E. Broadway, Long Beach, submitted a Plan Review for an addition to the Leisure World Professional Building at 13820 Bay Boulevard. Sufficient additional parking is being provided. Mr. Boeger moved to approve the plans as submitted, seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 218. 6. Public Hearing - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance . Proposed amendment to the R-3 density requirements was submitted by the staff. This would reduce the number of allowable units on 25 foot lots and provide additional units on larger combined parcels as an incentive to accumulate larger building parcels. General discussion. Mr. Boeger moved to continue the hearing to a future date to allow time for study. Seconded by Mr. Murphy and passed unanimously by the members present. 7. Other Business The Commission was advised of the City Council action re the Cairnes variance. Mr. Cairnes had since withdrawn his application. The staff was directed to prepare a proposed ordinance regarding swimming pools. Staff directed to set a public hearing for zoning of the Pacific Electric right-of- way at the earliest possible date. No further bUSiness, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M., until May 22D 1968, at 7:30 P.M. ~~~~Jk) Lois Arnold ~ Recording Secretary .