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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3>> 1969
The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on
Wednesd~, September 3, 1969, in the Council Chamber of the City Administration
Building.
Present:
Absent:
Barton, Crowley, Knapp, Lanning, Morris
None
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Barton at 7:30 P.M. He announced
the resignation of Mr. Peters and introduced Mr. Willard Morris who had been
appointed by the City Council to fill the unexpired term.
Nominations were opened for the office of Chairman by order of the Chair. Mrs.
Lanning nominated Mr. Barton. No other nominations were made and nominations
were closed.
AYES:
ABSTAIN:
Crowley, Knapp, Lanning, Morris
Barton
Motion carried.
Nominations were opened for the office of Vice-Chairman by order of the Chair.
Mr. Knapp nominated Mrs. Lanning, however she declined the office. Mr. Barton
nominated Mr. Knapp. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning. Nominations were closed.
AYES:
ABSTAIN:
Barton, Crowley, Lanning, Morris
Knapp!)
Motion carried.
Dhairman Barton welcomed Mr. Morris and spoke briefly about the responsibilities
of the Planning Commission and his feelings about serving the community.
The minutes of the meeting of August 20 were approved as presented.
1. Public Hearing - Mrs. E. C. Roswurn (Carl Irwin), UV-lO-69
Mrs. Roswurm, 3455 Elm Ave., Long Beach, through her respresentative, Carl H.
Irwin, 3631 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, requested a Use Variance to permit the
construction and operation of ah H. Salt, Esquire fish and chips house at the
southwest corner of 13th St. and Pacific Coast Highway. This property is
described as Lots 67 and 69, Block 212, Bay View Tract. Public hearing was opened
by the Chair. Mr. Irwin cited other similar uses along the highway in this area
but stated there would be no facilities on-site for consumption of the food. This
would cause faster turn-over of parked vehicles and require less spaces. Other
items discussed were landscaping, alley use, trash enclosure, wall and drainage.
Mr. Irwin indicated willingness to cooperate in any way with the Commission's
requests and city officials. Hearing closed.
Mr. Crowley moved to approve the preliminary plans for the Use Varianc'with the
conditions that the landscaping and parking be subject to approval by the City
Engineer, a trash enclosure be installed, a six foot wall be constructed along
the southerly property line tapered at the street and alley ends fo~ vision
clearance, all final plans subject to review and final approval subject to
affirmation by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Barton and passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 359.
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2. Plan Review - Fedewa1 Sign Co., PR-31-69
Plans were submitted for review of a proposed sign for the H. Salt, Esquire fish
and chips house. No representative was present, so the review was continued
to a future meeting.
3. Referral of Appeal - Stan Miller, A-3-69 (V-28-69)
The appear of Stan Miller regarding denial of Variance V-28-69 was referred back to
the Planning Commission by the City Council for additona1 consideration. A lengthy
discussion followed. Mr. Diever, Mr. Mil~er's manager and representative, presented
preliminary plans for the proposed new structure. Mrs. Lanning stated that there
was no evidence or anymore good faith now than there was 3 months ago. The request
for an extension through September 30 is not very realistic since no improvements
are possible by that time. Secretary suggested that if the Commission desired to
grant an extension of time, a Plan Review be required by a certain date.
Mr. Crowley moved to extend the Variance for six months. from this date with the
condition that final plans be submitted for approval within the next forty-five
days. Seconded by Mr. Barton.
AYES:
NOES:
Barton, Crowley, Knapp, Morris
Lanning Motion passed. Resolution No. 360.
4. Plan Review - Herman S1m Co., PR-32-69
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Herman Sim Co., 3972 Hollywood Blvd., represented by Me1ven Genser Sign Co.,
requested approval of a temporary sign to be located in the Rossmoor Shopping
Center advertising leasing of office space. Sign to be removed upon completion
of building. Sign to be single face, located 136 feet back of'and parallel to
the street. It would not obstruct any present parking.
Mr. Knapp moved to approve the sign as submitted with the condition that the
total ground clearance be 7'6" and the overall height be 17'6". Seconded by
Mr. Barton and passed unanimously.~::.,-Reso1ution No. 361.
5. Written Communications
Fred Burnside, 17862 San Gabriel Ave., Cerritos, requested an interpretation
regarding the placement of an ice vending machine at a service station site on
Pacific Coast Highway. Discussion held concerning allowable uses that would
be considered customer services affiliated with service stations per the operations
standards.
Mr. Crowley moved to recommend to the City Council that ice vending machines
be considered an allowable auxiliary use in a C-1 Zone subject to the issuance
of a Conditional Use Permit. Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 362.
6. Other Business
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General discussion of fences installed at Dunn parking lots, signs with flashing
lights, etc. followed.
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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Lois Arnold ----
Recording Secretary
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