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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.
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~ 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
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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"
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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.
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. 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.
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Lois Arnold ~
Recording Secretary
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