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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-07-16 e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 16, 1969 . The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, July 16, 1969, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present: Absent: Barton, Crowley, Knapp, Lanning, Peters None The meeting was called to order by Chairman Peters at 7:34 P.M. Mr. Peters announced that Mr. Barton had been reappointed and Mr. Knapp newly appointed to four year terms on the City Planning Commission. The minutes of the meeting of July 2, 1969 were approved as submitted. 1. Public Hearing - Seal Beach Mutual No.9, CP-1-69 Seal Beach Mutual No.9, Leisure World, Seal Beach, presented plans for a Conditional Use Permit to allow demolition of four buildings (#215, 216, 217 and 218) located at the n~rthwest corner of Leisure World and reconstruction of the same buildings on a site located immediately west of and adjacent to Clubhouse #3. This relocation is necessary due to the freeway development of Freeway 605. Parcel Maps are necessary to define the parcels for new construction, for freeway right- of-way and the undisturbed remainder to the parcel. Some new water lines and facilities need.:to be constructed and dedicated to the City as replacements or extensions of the existing system. This will also require new easements. . Mr. Crowley moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit w~th the conditions that final improvement plans be subject to approval of the City Engineer and new water facilities be constructed and easements dedicated in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer. "In addition, the parcel maps are approved and recommendation of approval by the City Council is made. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 345. 2. Public Hearing - St. Anne's Catholic Church, V-27-69 St. Anne's Catholic Church, 340 Tenth St., Seal Beach, requested a variance to permit construction of a six foot chain link fence two feet from and parallel to the sidewalk along Tenth Street. This fence deemed necessary to help control unauthorized use of the lot. The alley side of the parking lot would remain - unfenced for authorized persons to have access. Gates would be installed and kept locked except for special church activities. Mr. Crow1ev moved to approve the Variance as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 346. 3. Public Hearing - Leonard B. Olsen (David J. Stangeland), UV-8-69 . David J. Stangeland, 1422 Ocean Avenue, authorized representative of Leonard B. Olsen, 319 12th St., requested a Use Variance to allow the on-site sale of beer at an existing sandwich shop located at 151~ Pacific Coast Highway. Twelve substandard parking spaces on a paved lot are provided on = site for all users of the property. Present occupants require 16 parking spaces and the' one vacant shop could require from 2 to 12 depending upon the type .of use. Mrs. Ordway presented a petition from five residents of 15th Street and Mr. Reinhold of Emerald Cove Way all protested granting the variance because of increased traffic congestion and insufficient parking for this use. A letter was received and read from the attorneys of the owners of the Glider Inn concerned with the insufficient parking and that the sandwich shop patrons would overflow into their private lot. e e . Discussion held regarding the Taco Bell and spaces allowed on that location, the one way traffic on 15th Street. and the age of the building. Mr. Barton moved to deny the request based on insufficient parking as protests of adjacent residents. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 347. 4. Public Hearing - Sten Miller, V-28-69 Stan Miller, 245 Marina Dr., Long Beach, requested a renewal of a variance to permit the temporary use of a garage for temporary sailmaking and office space at 913 and 915 Electric Avenue. Substitute parking to be provided on the Catholic Church parking lot. Architect hired now to prepare plans for additional building space with parking for the entire complex. Mr. Gilkerson, 1011 Electric, protested the variance because the original variance was to be temporary with no renewal. No parking being provided on-site. Original variance granted to give temporary relief during peak business season and provide time to prepare plans for new addition. No action has been taken during this time or any evidence of any planned. Mr. Barton stated that no evidence of good faith had been shown after assurances'at the time of the original variance and he had no confidence in new representations. He moved to deny the request since no justification had been presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 348. 5. Public Hearing - Change of Name of Los Alamitos Boulevard . The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider changing the name of Los Alamitos Boulevard to Seal Beach Boulevard from the San Diego-Garden Grove Freeway to the northerly city limits. A letter was received from the Rossmoor Business' Center heartily approving this change. The purpose is to assist in identifying the 'city at the freeway 'off-ramps and tend to tie the various parts of the city together. Mr.C~oWley moved to approve the change of names and recommend to the City Council its approval of the name change to provide better city identification for all areas. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 349. 6. Written Communications Bixby Ranch Co. requested a determination of proper zone for a private tennis club facility. No reference is made to this use in the Code. It would be similar in use as a public or private gymnasium all~ed in the C-2 zone. Mr. Crowley moved to declare the proper zone for 0 private tennis club to be the C-2 zone subject to the issuance of a Conditionel Use Permit. Seconded by Mr. Parton and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 350. 7. Other Business An informal request for clarification ~oo mode by John Rinker for required setback for a carport entering from the sido of 0 corner lot. Commission indicated that the normal required sideyard was sufficient. No further business, .the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. ~~dt2-.~ Recording Secretary