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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-06-18 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 18, 1969 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, June 18, 1969, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present: Absent: Lanning, Lescher, Peters, Crowley Barton The meeting was called to order by Chairman Crowley at 7:35 P.M. Mr. Barton's absence was excused because of illness. The minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing - Richard W. and Sharon L. Coulter, V-24-69 Mr. and Mrs. Coulter, 204 Stanford Lane, Seal Beach, requested a variance to permit conversion of an existing garage into living quarters encroaching 2'3" into the front yard setback. A new carport to be constructed to furnish required off-street parking. Applicant stated it would not be practical to have to cut the room back and change the foundation. No objections were received. Appearance of property would not change. Mr. Peters moved to approve the application. Seconded by Mr. Lescher and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 332. 2. Plan Review - Rossmoor Business Center, PR-22-69 . Heath and Company, 3225 Lacy St., Los Angeles, authorized agents, presented plans for a double-faced interior illuminated town sign of 35 feet for identification of Kentucky Colonel's Roast Beef. Building plans and sign location were previously approved. This is the same height as the Shopping eenter directory signs abutting Los Alamitos Blvd. Commission has been opposed to signs other than the directory signs of this height within the Center. Other signs within the Center have been limited in height to give continuity. Applicant stated this sign had been adopted as the standard for all locations. Mr. Peters moved that the review be continued until next meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously,by the members present. 3. Plan Review - Rossmoor Business Center, PR-2l-69 Burke, Kober, Nicolais & Archuletai 2601 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, authorized agents for installation of an identification sign at Winchell's Donuts. The plans were incomplete and no representative was present. Chairman directed the review be continued until the next meeting. 4. Plan Review - Michael Comminos, PR-23-69 Plans for identification sign at Ranch House Restaurant, 1600 Pacific Coast Hwy., were presented. Sign will be located in same spot as previous sign, but will be lower and have better appearance. Mr. Peters moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 333. . Mr. Peters was excused at 8:30 P.M. e e . 5. Public Rearing - James W. Dunn, Jr. et a1, UV-5-69 Public Rearing - James W. Dunn, Jr. et a1, UV-6-69 Plan Review - James W. Dunn, Jr. et a1, PR-18-69 Subject public hearings and plan review were heard concurrently because all dealt with similar use. James W. Dunn, Jr. et a1, 1501 Seal Way, Seal Beach, requests permission for temporary use of three locations as parking lots for monthly use of permanent tenants and owners in the area. These locations are identified as Lot 18, Block G, Tract 1009 (1301 Seal Way), Lot 18, Block D, Tract 1009 (1001 Seal Way), and Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block D, Tract No.1 (1417-21 Seal Way). This use would relieve some of the congestion in the area. Lots would be fenced and spaces contro1ed by use of individual chains and locks. One letter of protest received concerned with daily rentals and traffic congestion.. Purpose of applications was clarified. Mrs. Globus objected to a parking business in a residential zone. Mrs. Murray felt this use would not add to the appearance of the area. Mrs. Shute stated that she does not like the empty lots being used for indescriminate parking and this use would eliminate some of the haphazard and uncontro1ed parking. This would give the city and residents an opportunity to see if a similar use of lots to furnish parking for small sites would be feasible. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved that UV-6-69 be approved with the conditions that 5' of land adjacent to the alley be dedicated to the city for widening purposes, a 9' setback be maintained from the alley for proper turning radius, posts, cable and bumpers be installed, approval for one year only subject to renewal, traffic flow pattern to be approved by the Traffic Engineer, and affirmation by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Crowley. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lanning, Crowley Lescher Barton, Peters Motion passed. Resolution No. 334. Mrs. Lanning moved that UV-5-69 be approved subject to the conditions as follows: Approval for one year only subject to renewal, entry to lot from 13th St. side, bumpers to be installed, five foot strip adjacent to the alley to be dedicated to the city, traffic flow to be approved by the Traffic Engineer, and affirmation by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Crowley. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lanning, Crowley Lescher Barton, Peters Motion passed. Resolution No. 335. Mr. Crowley moved to approve PR-18-69 subject to conditions of bumpers, 9' setback on alley,S' dedicated to the city, and traffic flow approved by Traffic Engineer. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lanning, Crowley Lescher Barton, Peters Motion passed. Resolution No. 336. 6. Plan Review - James W. Dunn, Jr. et a1, PR-19-69 . Plans were presented for~construction of a single family dwelling at 518 Ocean Ave. as required by parcel map approval. Homeowners Association had approved plans as meeting all required conditions. Mr~ Lescher moved to approve the plans as presented. Seconded by Mr~.Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 337. ;> e e 7. Plan Review - Thomas P. Gallagher, PR-20-69 . Plans were presented for construction of a single family residence at 516 Ocean Ave. as required by parcel map approval. Homeowners Association had given approval. Mr. Lescher moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 338. 8. Other business The Secretary advised Commission of the proposed development in the residential zone adjoining the Rossmoor Center. A hearing is scheduled for the next meeting. No further business, t~e meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ~.. CZ-~ Lois Arnold Recording Secretary "'-~ ~ ~ - . .