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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1968
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The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday,
September 18, 1968, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Present:
Absent:
Barton, Crowley, Lanning, Murphy, Peters
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:35 P.M.
Mr. Murphy acknowledged his appreciation for the Commission's indulgence in his
long absence.
The minutes of the meeting of September 4, 1968 were approved as corrected.
I. Public Hearing - Harold P. Christensen, V-17-68
Harold p.. Christensen, 17092 Grove Circle, Huntington Beach, California, requested
a variance for a four foot six inch encroachment of the second floor into the
rear yard setback. Mrs. Jones, 2l0-2l2~ 6th St., Seal Beach, protested the
variance stating that if cars were parked in the rear, her tenants would have
difficulty leaving their garage. Mr. Crowley verified applican.t. had a sufficient
tu~ning radius. Mr. Barton moved to approve the variance s.tating it would not be :i~._ '.
detrimental to the area and would not adversely affect the General Plan. Seconded
by Murphy and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 251
. 2. Public Hearing - Henry Ericksen, V-18-68
Henry A. Ericksen, 127 6th St., Seal Beach, requested a variance for a four foot
encroachment of the second floor into the rear yard setback. Mr. Howard Skinner,
125 6th St., Seal Beach, stated his tenants had insufficient curbside parking
because applicant rents out garage space on an adjacent lot. Discussion ensued
as to a solution to the parking problems. Mr. Crowley felt the new ordinance
requirements regarding parking spaces per unit would help.
Mrs. Skinner, 125 6th St., Seal Beachg protested the variance because of
Mr. Ericksen's illegal conversion of a recreation room into another unit at
his nearby building. The staff was asked to investigate the matter.
Mr. Murphy moved the variance be granted stating similar variances have been
granted in the past and it would not be detrimental to the area. Seconded by
Peters and unanimously carried. Resolution No. 252
3. Public Hearing - Code Amendment - Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
Hearing was continued from the meeting of September 4, 1968. Mr. Crowley
believed a section be included s~ating that each apartment be self-contained.
Mr. Peters rephrased Section 1804, subsection (2) to read - For each residential
structure, the unit area shall average not less than 825 square feet.
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Mr. Barton suggested raising the square footage for a three bedroom unit to that
which F.H.A. believes has market acceptance.
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Mrs. Lanning proposed the square footage be listed as.: 600 sq. ft. for a
bachelor unit, 700 sq. ft. for a one bedroom unit, 850 sq. ft. f~r a two. bed-
room unitp 975 sq. ft. for a three bedroom unit, and 1100 sq. ft. for a four
bedroom and that the amendment be approved as it will help upgrade the community
and will not adversely affect the General Plan. Murphy seconded and it was
passed unanimously. Resolution No. 253
4. Oral Communications
Mrs. Flacks, 211 6th St., Seal Beach, brought to the attention of the Commission
the parking problem in the alley between 5th and 6th making it impassable. The
staff stated they would notify the Police Department.
5. Unfinished Business
(a) Plan Review - Jim Bentson, PR-9-68
The staff requested the garage be removed allowing for 5 parking spaces in
the rear thus eliminating the need for curb cuts. Mr. Bentson stated he
preferred leaving the garage which he needs for sto~age. Applicant presented
sketches of different parking arrangements for the site. Discussion
followed regarding the various sketches. It was determined that Alternate E
would be the only acceptable solution provided 5 stalls were furnished.
The staff questioned the amount and type of landscaping, front window
location, and roof materials. Pictures of other conversions in Orange County
were shown.
Mr. Peters moved to approve the plan review subject to the following
conditions: (1) Parking plan E be used with the modification providing
five parking spaces instead of six thus permitting easier access;
(2) The landscaping plan be subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(3) Shutters be placed to balance off-center windows. Seconded by
Mrs. Lanning and unanimously carried. Resolution No. 254
(b) Plan Review - Turcon Investments, PR-14-68
Plan Review tabled until new plans are presented.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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Susan Cleva
Recording Secretary