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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-03-05 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1969 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, March 5, 1969, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Present: Absent: Barton, Crowley, Peters Lanning, Lescher The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:30 P.M. Mrs. Lanning's absence was excused. The minutes of the meetings of February 19, 20 and 22, 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Unfinished Business (a) Continued Public Hearing - Nicholas E. Smith, V-14-69 This public hearing deferred until later in the meeting 2. Public Hearing - Frank E. Clinton, V-15-69 Frank E. Clinton, 1517 Seal Way, Seal Beach, requested a variance to allow the second story to encroach five feet into the rear setback. In addition, one parking space is substandard in length, and all three spaces must be substandard in width or encroach into the side yards. The property is described as Lot 22 . and the Wily 6.55 feet of Lot 21, Block E, Tract No.1. Mr. Lescher arrived at 7:35 P.M. A discussion was held regarding the ultimate development of Seal Way Alley, the traffic load due to the alley being the only access for Seal Way residents, and dedication of property to the City by owners. Other discussion of the nearness of the proposed building to the ultimate right-of-way lin~. Action deferred on the application until the next meeting for revision of plans and consultation with city staff. 3. Public Hearing - Arthur S. Boynton, Jr., V-16-69 Mr. Boynton had to be out of town on business, and submitted a letter requesting postponement of the hearing until the next regular meeting. 4. Public Hearing - Fred H. Bixby Ranch Company, UV-2-69 Bixby Ranch Co., 911 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, requests a Use Variance to permit installation of a temporary sign referring to on and off-site company developments to be located opposite the Old Ranch Country Club. Mr. Eme~son, representing the Bixby Ranch Co., presented a model of the proposed sign with typical projects being developed. Sign done in good taste and would not be detrimental to the area or in conflict with the General Plan. Discussion held regarding possible conflict with freeway sign ordinance. . . . . Mr. Peters moved to approve the Use Variance based primarily on Seal Beach developments, but not excluding off-site developments, assurance that corresponding signs in other cities would from time to time refer to Seal Beach developments, and restricted to Bixby Ranch Co. developments only. Use Variance granted for a period on one year and subject to renewal. Affirmation by the City Council necessary before Use Variance becomes effective. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution NO. 308. 5. Plan Review - Bill Wettengel, PR-12-69 Bill Wettengel, 150 13th St., Seal Beach, represented by Lionel E. Babcock, Jr., 16760 Coast Hwy., Sunset Beach, presented plan for approval to add a bedroom and bath to an existing building and enc1arge garage to meet code on Lot 50, Block 13, Bay City Tract. Rear setback shown on plans corrected to meet code. No exterior access to new addition for possible conversion. Mr. Barton moved to approve Plan Review PR-12-69 as corrected to meet minimum code requirements. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. . Resolution No. 309. Mr. Peters was excused at 8:45 P.M. 6. Continued Public Hearing, Nicholas E. Smith, V-14-69 Hearing held over from scheduled date because of only two voting members of the Commission present after Mr. Peters had disqualified himself. Existing building to be removed and two single family units to be constructed with two garages. Second story of rear unit to encroach into the required rear yard. No protests received. Mr. Barton moved to approve the yariance as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Lescher and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 310. . 7. Plan Review - Standard Oil Co., PR-13-69 Standard Oil Co., 1540 Santa Fe, Long Beach, presented revised plans for their service station located at the northwest corner of Los A1amitos Blvd. and St. Cloud Dr. Building is enlarged to enclose storage area and present improved overall appearance. Mr. Barton moved to approve the plans as submitted and subject to all conditions of previous Plan Review on Resolution No. 262. Seconded by Mr. Lescher and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution NO. 311. 8. Lot Split - James W. Dunn, Jr. James W. Dun~ Jr., 1501 Seal Way, Seal Beach, requested approval to resubdiv~de certain lots as follows: Present map shows Lots 2, 3, 4, 17, 18 and 19 as 2S lots and Lots 5 and 16 as substandard 20' lots (easterly 5 feet prevtous1y sold). Proposal is to split the total of 95 feet into two 30' lots and one 35' lot. Jhis would not adversely affect the General Plan and would provide more reasonable sized lots. Mr. Dunn advised that the Ocean Front Property Owners Association had indicated their approval of the lot split. The zoning is R-1 and no change is requested. Similar conditions to apply as st1~u1ated in Resolution 161 approving subdivision of property at 1st St. and Ocean Ave. Mr. Barton moved to approve the lot split subject to the conditions indicated above and recommend City Council approval. Seconded by Mr. Lescher and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 312. . e . . 9. Other Business w. R. Greaves presented revised plans adding a third story to plans approved by Resolution No. 299. Basic floor plan remains unchanged, third story an addition to one unit with no other access for possible conversion to a thitd unit. The Commissioners indicated that the plans still conformed to basic approval. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. "- ~ a4'~--J Lo:[s Arnold Recording Secretary . .