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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1969-06-04 . . . e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 4, 1969 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, June 4, 1969, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present: Absent: Barton, Crowley, Lanning, Peters Lescher The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Lescher's absence was excused to attend an awards banquet. The minutes of the meeting of May 21, 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Unfinished Business (a) Shell Oil Co., V-18-69 Secretary reported on condition of the site. Price sign had been installed on pole, portable signs removed and site generally cleaned up. Landscaping limited due to size of the lot. Plantings or enclosures on the alley side of the site not feasible. Applicant agreed to replace low wooden fence on interior side with a block wall for better appearance and enclose the trash area. Wall to be limited to 42" heighth to preserve traffic safety. Mr. Barton moved to approve the variance for addition of island canopies with the conditions that the wooden fence be replaced with a block wall 42" high, trash area be enclosed, and no signs be installed on the canopies. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 324. (b) Paul & Mary Kochan, V-2l~69 Secretary reported on the advise received from the Deputy City Attorney regarding tandem parking. This approval would not set a precedence for all future cases. Each one would be considered on individual peculiarities of the property. In this case it would be necessary to allow tandem parking or a front curb cut to meet parking requirements fot the owner to have reasonable use of his property. Mr. Barton moved to grant the variance with the conditions that deed be executed granting the 6~' strip of land adjacent to the alley to the City of Seal Beach for future widening, a recorBable instrument be executed stipulating that all required parking spaces will remain open and available for operable and movable vehicles only, change plans to locate a door on the exterior wall and eliminate door from garage to utility room. Seconded by Mr. Peters and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 325. 2. Public Hearing - E. J. Serban, V-22-69 John and Mary Louise Serban, 1107~ Seal Way, requested a variance to permit connecting two existing buildings on separate parcels to give an appearance of a single building. Property is described as Lots 15 and 16, Block E, Tract No. 1009. Street addresses are 1105 and 1107 Seal Way. Mr. Serban stat~d a similar building facade had been added at 1405 Seal Way and 1407 Seal Way. He was advised that this was done without approval. Owner refused to dedicate any property abutting the alley for future widening stating it would serve no purpose. . . . e e Mr. Peters moved to deny the application for variance because it would be granting a privilege and defeat the purpose of the general plan. This type of addition would not be upgrading the area necessarily and could deny access in an emergency. This procedure would allow an owner to avoid providing the required sideyards for the development of a 50' parcel. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 326. 3. Public Hearing - Apollo Development Corp., UV-3-69 Apollo Development Corp., 1104 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, requested a Use Variance to permit development and operation of a recreation vehicle storage yard on a portion of land known as the Pacific Electric right-of-way located northwesterly of the northwestern line of Tract 6346. This use would be beneficial to community by keeping this type of vehicle off the streets and occupying garage space. Size, shape and surroundings of this parcel precludes any other use. Mr. Peters moved to approve the application with the conditions that a 10 foot'strip along the northwesterly side of the site be dedicated to the City of Seal Beach for future development of 1st Street, drainage to the flood control channel be provided for the oil tank farm, and subject to affirmation by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 327. Mr. Peters was excused at 8:30 P.M. 4. Public Hearing - John Jensen, V-23-69 John R. Jensen, 5855 Naples Plaza, Long Beach, represented by Dwight Bennett, 3929 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, requested a variance to permit construction of a 12 unit complex with substandard interior sideyard and upper story encroachment into yards abutting the alleys. A model of the proposed development was exhibited for easier visual concept. Mr. Barton moved to grant the variance subject to the condition that an easement be deeded to the City of Seal Beach of a triangle of land at the intersection of the alleys to assure access for turning radius. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 328. 5. Public Hearing - Gordon Logan, UV-4-69 Mrs. Gordon R. Logan, 312 Harvard Lane, requested a Use~ariance to permit operation of a dog kennel in an R-l Zone. Applicant stated that she operates an animal care shop-fn the Seal Beach Shopping Center and also stated that no sales would be handled from the residence. Variance desired to keep and maintain a limited number of animals at the residence on a temporary basis. One letter of opposition was received citing the noise, traffic & odor that would be created as well as the concern about possible abuse of the R-l zone. A number of nearby residents were present and voiced concern about improper use of the zone, effect it could have on property values, and setting precedence. Hearing was closed. The Chairman read the section of the Code specifically excluding kennels from an R-l zone. Mrs. Lanning moved to deny the appljcation. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 329. 6. Plan Review - J. D. Dulaney, PR-16-69 J.. D. Dulaney, World Trend Building, Laguna Hills, Calif., presented plans for review of an identification sign and tenants sign to be installed 13820 Bay Blvd. Heighth is necessary because surrounding trees would obscure lower sign. Sign would be in approximately same location as present tenants sign. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the plans as presented. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 330 e ". . 7. Plan Review - Frank H. Ayres & Son, PR-17-69 Frank H. Ayres & Son, 6000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, presented plans for review for additional stores in the Leisure World Shopping Center. A complete new layout of the parking area would be made in conjunction with new construction to provide more efficient use and creation of sufficient spaces to support the total building development. Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the plans as submitted with the condition that the landscaping and parking plans be approved by the City Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 331. 8. Oral Communication Mr. Kay Long requested proper procedure to substitute new plans for plans already approved. The new plans would be comparable, but greatly improved. He was advised to apply for a revised Plan Review. 9." Other Business Mr. Neprud reported on his work on the upgrading of existing service stations, the procedure developed and presented a sample letter advising owners of the violations. Commission held a discussion of possible uses on the Pacific Coast Highway frontage property. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. . ~d~- Recording Secretary .