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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1968-06-05 . . . e e MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 59 1968 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session WednesdaY9 June 5. 1968, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present: Absent: Boeger, Crowley, Lanning, Murphy Peters The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:37 P.M. Minutes of the meeting of May 22 were approved as presented. The minutes of the meeting of May 15 were approved as am~nded to show that Mrs. Lanning's absence- n was excused. It was moved and seconded to excuse Mr. Peters' absence. I. Continued Public Hearing - Bixby Ranch Co., UV-3-68 Mr. Mulqueeney reported that the request for a Use Variance to construct an identification sign does meet all City Code requirements. He also gave information regarding the State Outdoor Advertising Act of 1967. Mr. Emerson advised that their attorneys had investigated the state act and felt it would not present a problem. Mrs. Lanning moved to grant the Use Variance as submitted with the conditions that the applicant receive the necessary permits from the State and that the height of tfte windmill identification sign be limited to 35 feet and that the Use Variance not be effective until approved by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Boeger. Findings (1) no adja~ent private property, bounded by public property; (2) Other signs have been allowed; (3) Similar signs are existing and are not detrimental to the area; and (4) it will not affect the General Plan. Motion passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 220. II. Public Hearing - Bixby Ranch Co., CP-1-68 Bixby Ranch Co., 911 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a service station at the southeasterly corner of Lampson Ave. and Los Alamitos Blvd. Discussion of proposed sign height. Mr. Emerson stated that the 67 ft. sign would be deleted and signs would conform to City Code. Parking to 'be rearranged to meet Code requirements. Discussion of low-level lighting. An artist's rendering was displayed of the station and landscaping plans. Mr. Boeger moved to approve with the following conditions: (1) All utilities be underground; (2) Redesign of parking area to provide a minimum of thirteen stalls; (3) A trash storage area be provided and constructed of materials compatible to the service station building; (4) Landscaping in traffic vision area be restricted to a heighth of 35 inches; (5) Location, area and height of all signs conform with City Code; and (6) low-level lighting be prov.ided if feasible. Seconded by Mr. Murphy and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 221. e e ~ III. Public Hearing - J. D. Dulaney & Associates, Inc., CP-2-68 Mottell's Ambulance Service, 914 East 3rd Street, Long Beach, authorized agent for J. D. Dulaney & Associates, Inc., 4105 E. Broadway, Long Beach, submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an office for ambulance service to be located at 13820 Bay Blvd., Leisure World Professional Building, Seal Beach. This would not be detrimental to the area and would serve a need. No protests were received. Leisure World Medical Center and the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors approve of the establishment of this service at the said location. Mr. Boeger moved to grant the Conditional Use Permit as requested. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 222 IV. Plan REview - General Telephone Co., PR-5-68 General Telephone Co., 2020 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, submitted plans for review of an addition to their existing facility located at 2400 Beverly Manor Rd., Seal Beach. All requirements have been met and parking is being provided. Mr. Boeger moved to approve as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Murphy and passed unanimously by the members present. Re,solution No. 223. V. Staff Report - S & S Construction Co. Signs ~ Mr. Mulqueeney reported that Mr. McCune had a previous committment for this date and would appear at the next regular meeting to discuss their development signs. VI. Public Hearing - Pre-Zoning of Annexation No. 67-1 (Surfside) Discussion of zoning of Annexation 67-1 by Commission of residents of Surfside. Staff directed to advertise for a public hearing at the next meeting to establish another zoning district (District #3, Surfside Area). Hearing closed. A committee appointed consisting of Mr. Crowley, Mr. Boeger, City Planning Staff and the Surfside committee to study and report on zoning details for the area. VII. Public Hearing - Code Amendment - Swimming Pool and accessory equipment setback requirements Proposed ordinance submitted to amend setback requirements for swimming pools and accessory pool equipment. New requirements as follows: Pool located no less than 4 feet from side property line and 2~ feet from rear property line, but not less that 10 feet from a neighboring residence. Accessory equipment shall setback'l ft. from property line with heater vent no greater than six inches above the nearest fence or wall. Mr. Boeger moved t~ approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Murphy and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 224 VIII. Public Hearing - Zoning of properties presently zoned as "interim zone" ~ The Pacific Electric right-of-way, Los Angeles Water and Power property. Dow' Chemical property, etc. presently under an'interim zone discussed for best and proper zoning. Discussion of proposed plan for right-of-way in Sunset Beach. Considered possibility of establishing new zone because of unusual circumstances. Hearing closed. Action deferred until after receipt of recommendations by the Staff. e e . IX. Other Business Consideration of Rules and Regulations defer~ed until entire Commission present. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. ~M ~;-~ Lois Arnold ~ Recording Secretary . .