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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1968-12-18 . . .' . e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 1968 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, December 18, 1968, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Present: Absent: Barton, Crowley, Lanning, Lescher, Pet~rs None The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:37 P.M. The minutes of the meeting of December 4, 1968 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing - T. P. Gallagher, Jacquiline & James W. Dunn, Jr. and Harmon & Luann Laugher, V~24-68 Said applicants, 1501 Seal Way, presented plans to construct a 4 story, 4 unit building on Lot 18. Block G, Tract No. 1009. Street address is 1301 Seal Way. A variance is requested to permit 3' sideyards, 40' mean heighth, 4 units in lieu of 3.75 allowable, and upper stories to encroach into the rear setback. Similar variances have been granted in this area for the upper story encroachment and substandard sideyards. The request for additional heighth will permit a 4 story building providing well planned, spacious units. Twp protests were made regarding congestion of the area by Mrs. Herron and Mr. Legerton. Hearing closed. Mr. Peters moved to grant the.variance with the conditions that the owners dedicate a five foot wide strip across the rear of the property to the City of Seal Beach for future all~y widening purposes, and that the upper story encroachment into the rear yard be no 'closer than two feet from the future right-of-way line. Seconded by Mr. Barto~. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barton, La~ning, Peters, Crowley Lescher, ' . None " Resolution No. 265. 2. Public Hearing - Mark Taper, V":'25-68 Mark Taper, 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills, requested a variance to permit a rotating pole identification sign at the Mobil Service Station, northwest corner "of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Mr. Roger Brown, Director of Real Estate, represented Mark Taper and Randall Cole represented Mobil 011 Co. A"discussion was held regarding heighth of the sign, proposed location, and landscaping of the site. Hearing continued until a future meeting when applicant will present plans with landscaping and improved location for sign. The Chairman declared a 10 minute recess at 9:00 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. 3.. Public Hearing - Lakewood Ranch and Los Coyotes Land Co., Extention of Time Applicants request an extension in time for construction of a wall to effectuate the R-4 zoning of a portion of Annexation 66-1 as required in Ordinance 707. Preliminary plans now being prepared to development of this area, but would be unable to complete and construct the wall in the required time period. No protests were received. Hearing closed. Mr. Barton moved to recommend that the City Council amend Ordinance 707 granting a two year extension of time for construction of the required.wall. Seconded by Mr. Peters. Passed unanimously. Resolution No. 266. . . . e e 4. Public Hearing - David K. Ward, V-26-68 Mr. Ward, 1855 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, presented plans to construct an eight unit apartment building on Lots 39 and 41 and the northerly 1/2 of Lot 37, Block 5, Bay City Tract. Street address is 139 6th St. A variance was requested to allow 4 foot sideyards adjacent to the garage area at the rear of the property and with the upper story encroaching into the rear yard. Similar variances have been allowed for the upper story encroachment. The four foot sideyards adjacent to the rear garages will provide 6 garages abutting the alley, and allow a much _" better appearing building. These sideyards would provide sufficient emergency access. Balance of the plans meet or exceed minimum requirements. No protests received. Hearing closed. Mr. Peters moved to approve the variance as requested. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 267. 5. Oral Communications Denis Morgan, 301 14th St., asked for information regarding proposed development of the P.E. right-of-way. His concern was access points across the strip of land. He also voiced concern about the open storm drain ditch along the northerly side of Pacific Coast Highway and landscaping of this area. 6. Plan Review - Wallace Chiswell, PR-2l-68 Mr. Chiswell, 1620 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, presented plans for review at the meeting of December 4. Review was continued to this meeting. It_was poin.ted out that a single family dwelling required two off-street parking spaces. Plans revised to include an additional two car garage on the rear of the property which can be incorporated into future construction. Mr. Barton moved to approve the plans with the condition that the two car garage be included in the construction. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 268. 7. Plan Review - Grady M. Lawson, PR-23-68 Grady M. Lawson, 4139 Agnes, Lynwood, presented plans for construction of a three unit apartment building on Lot 41, Block 7, Bay City Tract. The plans were acceptable as submitted. Mr. Barton moved to approve as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 269. 8. Plan Review - Norman W. Little, PR-24-68 Mr. Little, 2972 Acaca Dr., Rossmoor, presented plans for an additional two units to be constructed on to an existing two unit building. Parking will be provided for four units and new construction will be compatible with present building. Mr. Peters moved to approve the plans as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 270. 9. Plan Review - Golden Rain Foundation, PR-25-68 Golden Rain Foundation presented plans for construction of two steel maintenance and storage buildings in their service yard. This yard was approved as a part of the total plan for Leisure World. Mr. Barton moved to approve the plans as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 271. 10. Plan Review - Bank of America, PR-26-68 e e . Continental Service Company (Bank of America), 1335 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, submitted plans for remodeling the existing bank building. These plans are substantially the same as those informally presented with the variance for pole sign. Mr. Peters moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 272. 11. Plan Review, Eugenia Gorman, PR-27-68 Mrs. Gorman, 1739 Windsor Rd., San Marino, presented plans for construction of a six unit apartment building on Lots 39 and 41, Block 13, Bay City Tract. The plans meet all minimum requirements. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the plans as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 273. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. ~~ ~ l.&~ Loi Arnold .............-_. ____ Recording Secretary . .