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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-10-15 . . . e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1969 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, October 15, 1969, in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building. Present: Absent: Barton, Crowley, Knapp, Lanning, Morris None The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barton at 7:30 P.M. Vice Chairman Knapp led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the meeting of October 1, 1969, were appr&ved as presented. 1. Continued Piab:hic .:HeaTing':''r'..;E'red (Burnside,. CP- 3-69 Mr. Neprud advised the Commission that the service station site location is presently having a change in operator. Mr. Chapman, potential operator, indicated his willingness to cooperate with city personnel as well as the representative for the ice vending machine. He stated that he would remove excess signs on the site as well as discontinue the rental of U-Haul trailers. The location of the ice machine on the site was discussed. Mr. Morris moved to approve the application for location of an:~ice vending machine at the Harbor Service Station subject to the following conditions: (1) No additional secondary uses to be located on this site without Planning Commission approval, (2) Commission reserves the right of approval on signs, and (3) if any change of use occurs on the neighboring property the location of the compressor is subject to review. Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously. Resolution'No. 368. 2. Public Hearing - Edward Hunt, V-30-69 Edward Hunt, 4941 Ironwoods requested a variance to permit a patio enclosure to encroach l~ feet into the required rear yard. The property is described as Lot 113, Tract 5961. The rear of the."property abuts Lampson Ave. and a tract wall approximately nine feet high is in place across the rear lot line. An existing retaining wall is to be incorporated with the new enclosure. Location of wall was established by utilities in the rear of the property. Mr. Crowley moved to approve the application as submitted with the condition that no permanent enclosure be installed. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 369. 3. Public Hearing - Proposed Amendment to Zoning Map Previously the zoning ordinance had been amended to add a new zone, S-MP, Military Public Use Zone. However, the zoning map had not been amended to apply this zone to a speeific area. No objections were made by the Navy or any of the citizens. Mr. Barton moved to approve and recommend to the City Council the amendment of the official zoning map by adding the S-MP Zone to the U. S. Naval Weapons Station and property owned or controlled by Orange County Flood Control District, Orange County Harbor District, State Lands Commission and the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way, all within District IV. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 370. e e 4. Written Communications . A letter was submitted from the Federal Sign & Signal Corp. requesting determination of zone for a Drive-In Film Stand. After discussion, Mr. Barton moved to determine that the C-l, Service Commercial Zone, would be the logical location for this type of use subject to a Conditional Use Permit to enable the Commission to control the effect on traffic. Recommendation is made to the City Council to approve said determination. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 371. The-staff reported on the six foot fence at a parking lot on Ocean Ave. Approval of lot contained a condition for the City Engineer to have final approval. Since this is a commercial parcel, no setback is required and Code requires a six foot wall or fence when a commercial area is opposite or adjacent to an R zone. A letter about this fence was received from Mrs. I. McCahill and filed. Councilman Anderson submitted a letter requesting consideration of a revision in zoning for the property fronting on Ocean Ave. between 8th St. and 10th St. It was pointed out that the present code allows residential uses over the first floor as requested. A reply is to be sent to Mr. Anderson clarifying this for him. . At the last meeting a letter was received from the City Manager suggesting an amendment be initiated changing the appea~ procedure. A general discussion followed with the Commissioners indicating their disfavor of any change that would ease this procedure. Presently the applicant must show good cause for an appeal and the time delay allows all information to be presented and protect the public. This is an effective check and balance. Improvements needed in method of handling were discussed such as the weakness in notificatiOn of an appeal, fee should be reevaluated, and possibly having the city staff advertise a public hearing for an appeal upon receipt instead of holding it for a council order. Commissioners expressed unanimously strong sentiments against considering this change. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ~~ LOi~Old ~- Recording Secretary .