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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1968-08-21 . . . e e MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON AUGUST 21, 1968 The Seal Beaoh Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, August 21, 1968, in the Counoil Chamber at City Hallo Present: Barton, Crowley, Lanning, Peters Absent: Murphy The meeting was oalled to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:35 P.Mg Mro Terry Barton, newly appointed Commissioner, was introduoedo Mr. Murphy's absenoe was exousedo The minutes of the meeting of August 14, "1968 were approved as presentedo 10 Publio Hearing - James Hood and Jim Bentson, CZ-1-68 James Jo Hood, by his attorney Jim Bentson, 131 Main Street, Seal Beaoh, made request for a ohange of zone for property desoribed as Lot 6, Blook 207, Stanton and Lothian's First Addition, Requested ~ ohange is to c-o (Offioe Professional) from R-3 (Myltio1A R~idential).~~~~ This request is oonsistent with the General Plan. ~ther oommero~'\~o- uses in the area (non-oonforming). Uses allowed in requested zone are oompatible with a residential areao General disoussion of use planned for site as well as parking arrangementso One written protest from W. R. OIBryant regarding reduotion of value of residential propertyo Hearing olosed. Mr. Peters stated he did not feel that professional offioes would be detrimental to the area nor would oreate as muoh if any parking problems as multiple living units would. Mrsg Lanning oonourred. Mrs. Lanning moved to reoommend to. the City Counoil the ohange of zone as requested beoause of the oompatibility of uses, oonfo~ity to the General Plan and the faot that it would not be detrimental to the area. Seoonded by Mro Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution Noo 2400 2. Plan Review - James Hood and Jim Bentson, pR-9-68 Mr. Bentson presented preliminary plans for oonversion of the existilg building at 701 Eleotrio (property reoommended for rezoning above). Disoussion of parking requirements and arran~ement provided in pIano Action postponed until meeting of September 4 to allow submission of revised planso 30 Publio Hearing - Charlotte D. Reed, V-13-68 Charlotte D. Reed, 1416 Eo 1st St.f Long Beaoh, owner of the property at 905 Fathom (Lot 338, Traot 18l7), and represented by her song John J. Reed, 905 Fathom, requested a varianoe to permit an addition to an existing struoture to enoroaoh into the required rear yard setbaok to 6 ft. of the rear property line. Total max~ lot ooverage allowed is 40~. This addition would make a total of 40.55~ of lot ooverage. Exoessive lot ooverage was considered minimalo No objections were received. Discussion of problem of permitting this type of enoroachment setting a precedenoe. Abutting rear properties terraced and at a higher elevation, so addition would not encroach upon neighbors privacy. Bnd addition would not be visible from . . . .e e st~eet. Mro Peters moved to grant to variance stipulating no grant of privilege. Approval based on total lot coverage, elevation of neighboring properties, and location: "Of ',addition creating no change in appearance or aesthetics of the area. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 241. 4. Public Hearing - Go 00 and Lo E. Jones, V-14-68 Mro Jones, 632 SeabreezG, presented plans rGquesting a variance to permit the second stol'y to encroach 18" into the rear yard setback and a reduction of the interior sideyard of 2v. Mr. Peters disqualified himself because he owns comparable property nearby. He further stated that his disqualification did not indicate either a pro or con attitude and had not discussed the application with anyone. It was p.ointed out that many variances had. been granted for the second story to encl'oach into the rear yard. Applicant providing one additional foot for the exterior side yard. Other resiments pointed out that this was last undeveloped parcel in area and request would conform to other properties. Discussion of parking - plans meet minimum require- ments. Hearing closed. MI-so Lanning moved to approve the variance based on findings above" Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed by the fOllowing vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAm: Barton, None Murphy Peters Lanning, Crowley Resolution No. 2420 50 Public Hearing - RosalIa Taranto, V-15-68 RosalIa Taranto, 145 13th Sto, Seal Beach, applied for a variance to pe~it construction of an apartment attached to the real' of an existing residence. Second story would encroach 3' 6" into rear setbacko Similar variances have been granted. Provision for side entry is adequate for access and movement of furniture. Applicant stated that bedroom on first floor is an integral part of the living unit and would not be rented as a separate unit" Violation of that statement would make variance null and void. Hearing closed" Mr" Barton moved to approve the variance. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 243. 6. Public Hearing - Don Hadley, V.16-68 Mro Don Hadley, 239 8th St., Seal Beach, presented plans and requested a variance for substandard side yards abutting 'tront' entrances to units. After discussion, r1r. Hadley withdrew the plans for revision and further consultation with the city staff. Mrs" Lanning moved to table th,e application. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously" . . . e e 70 Public Hearing - Harold Harris and Sheldon Golison, UV-4-68 Mr" Golison, 1505 Beachcomber Dr., Seal Beach, representing the applicants, requested a Use Varianoe to permit construction and operation of a Taco Bell driveGin restaurant at the southwest corner of 10th St. and Pacific Coast Highway, described as Lots 49 and 51, Block 209, Bay View Tract" Area zoned C-l but is highway oriented. Site extremely small for type of use. However" use is compatible with other uses in the area and would nmt be detrimental if parking problems can be solved" One protest made by Ann Koch, 339 lOth St", concerning parking, litter and noise prOblems that this use could create. A number of persons in the audience spoke in favor of the request. A survey ~resented by Mr. Mulqueeney of parking provided and desired by other Taco Bell restaurants in the county indicated parking arrangement planned would not support this use. Hearing closed" Commission continued until next meeting to allow staff, Mr. Golison and Taco Bell representatives to consult further about parking, landscaping and peak load requirements. 8. Plan Review - Beverly Manor, Inc., PR-12-68 Beverly Manor, Inco" 3100 Beverly Manor Rd., Seal BeaCh, presented plans for identification signs at the convalescent hospital under constructiono Signs to be illuminated from within and care has been taken to prevent them from bothering residents within Leisure Worldo Mro Peters moved to approve the plans as presented" Seconded by Mro Barton and passed unanimously by the members present" Resolution No" 244. 90 Plan Review - Richard Berreman, PR-l3-68 Mro Berreman, 1435 Catalina, Seal Beach, presented plans for construction of a tri-plex at 225 7th St" (Lot 25, Block 106, Bay City Tract)" Plans meet all requirements of the zoning code. Mr~. Lanning moved to approve the plans as presented. Seconded by Mr. Peters and.passed unanimously by the members presento Resolution No" 2450 100 Unfinished Business A proposed resolution presented to the Commission selecting the boundaries of the Riverfront Redevelopment Survey Area No" 1. After discussion of proper wording, Mr" Peters moved to recommend to the City Council the adoption of boundaries as shown in Exhibit A attached to the proposed resolution. Seconded by Mrs" Lannipg and passed unanimmmly by the members present. Resolution No. 246. 11. New Business City Council recommended that the Planning Commission study and recommend new minimum sizes for living units" Chairman directed the staff to submit a report" No further business, the ~ng~.L Recording Secretary meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.Mo