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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-04-16 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 16, 1969 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, April 16, 1969, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Present: Absent: Barton,' Crowley, Lanning, Lescher, Peters None The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:30 P.M. The minutes of the meeting of March 19, 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Unfinished Business (a) Continued Public Hearing - Mark Taper (Mobil Oil Co.). V-25-68 . Plans were presented showing' relocation of proposed identification sign to the westerly corner of the property adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway. In addition, the rotation feature had been eliminated, and applicant would conform to height limitation as specified in service station requirements. Discussion followed regarding improvement of the appearance of the station and desired landscaping. Mr. Barton stated that he felt service stations were making no attempt to conform to any requirements of the new ordinance unless they were asking for some concession. Mr. Barton moved to continue until improvements in the appearance of the site could be seen and new plans submitted with precise landscaping plans and improvements shown.' Seconded by Mr. Lescher and passed unanimously. 2. Public Hearing - Jack Snow, V-17-69 Jack Snow, 401 Purdue Circle, requested a variance to permit conversion of the existing garage into living quarters and construction of a carport with the northwesterly corner encroaching two feet into the required sideyard of a corner lot. Property is described as Lot 86, Tract 5847. No objections were received. The carport will retain the basic building line, while an enclosed garage would detract from the appearance of the property. The shape of this particular lot is unique and a very limited number of lots have similar situations. Mrs. Lanning moved to grant the variance as submitted with the condition that the carport cannot be enclosed without application for an additional variance. Seconded by Mr. Peters. Ayes: Lanning, Lescher, Peters, Crowley Noes: Barton Absent: None Motion passed. Resolution No. 314. 3. Public Hearing - Jessie Segtia. (Shell"Oil Co.), V-18-69 . Shell Oil Co., Bo~ 7575, Long Beach, Calif. authorized representative of Jessie Segna, requested a variance to install pump island covers within the five foot setback on property described as Lots 35. 37. and 39, Block 208, Stanton and Lothian's First Addition (347 Main St.). No additional pumps will be installed. The covers would present no hazard and would improve the appearance of the site. Mr. Barton again stated the site was cluttered with signs. tires. etc. and felt station operators should show their intent to improve the appearance of the site before any consideration is given for a variance. Chairman directed that action be deferred until owner and operator give evidence of good faith in attempting to meet requirements. . . . e e 4. Plan Review - Rossmoor Shopping Center, PR-14-69 Rossmoor Business Center, represented by Burke, Kober, Nico1ais & Archuleta, 2601 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, presented plans for approval to permit construction of a building for Kentucky Roast Beef of Rossmoore, Inc. Type of use is compatible with the area. Commission commented on the care that Rossmoor Business Center has taken for the total design of the Center as well as rigid control of type of construction. It was noted that plans for the sign indicated in the planter were not included. Mr. Peters moved to approve the plans for the building with the condition that the sign in the planter be subject to plan review before installation. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 315. 5. Pub~lc Hearing - Rezoning of Dow Chemical Property. Chairman opened a public hearing to consider rezoning the Down Chemical property, identified as Assessor's Parcel 043-160-02, from M-1 to a residential zone. The Secretary reported that the staff had not furnished reports on suggestions necessary to tie rezoning to the General Plan and Redevelopment Plan. It might be necessary to establish a new zone to fit the needs of density and open space requirements for proper development of the property. Chairman directed the hearing continued to the next regular meeting. 6. Public Hearing - Renaming Bay Boulevard Chairman opened the hearing to consider renaming Bay Boulevard to Seal Beach Boulevard. Action was initiated by a letter from the City Manager suggesting changing of several street names to eliminate dual names at intersections. A number of letters were received from clubs and organizations in Leisure World signifying approval of a name ch~nge and requesting the new name be Leisure World Boulevard. One letter received protesting any~name change. Purpose of considering a name change is to achieve better identification on the Freeways.. Also, many communities have one of their major thoroughfares named for their city. Discussion held regarding portions to be renamed - generally agreed if any change is made it should cover the entire street within the city boundaries. Mr. Butterfield of Leisure World spoke regarding the request to name the street Leisure World Blvd. stating it was'oad1y needed to help people locate their area of the community. They have been unable to have any kind of identification sign installed along the freeway. Mr. Jim Clark, treasurer of the College Park East Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of the name Seal Beach Blvd. because his area is geographically separated from the rest of the city and this name would provide identification with the city proper. Commission members expressed their to recommend whatever would be best for the entire city. The Chairman directed the hearing be continued until the second meeting of May, 1969. 7. Other Business Discussion was held regarding illegal and nonconforming signs installed at the Phillips Service Station on Pacific Coast Highway. Conditions required for approval o~ Va~1ance V-1-69 by Resolution No. 275 have been ignored. Mr. Barton moved that conditions of Resolution No. 275 be complied with and present unauthorized signs be removed by May 1, 1969 or Variance V-1-69 shall be considered null and void. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 316. . e . Discussion held on requirements under new service station ordinance and necessary procedure to have existing stations brought into compliance. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. c:<;: ~ Lois Amold '--- Recording Secretary . .