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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-11-05 . . .- e e MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5t 1969 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on WednesdaYt November 5t 1969t in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building. Present: Absent: Bartont CrowleYt KnapPt Lanningt 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 6ha:l.rman.:advised the procedure to be followed for the public hearings on the agenda. The minutes of the meeting of October 1St 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearin~ - Stan Millert V-32-69 Stan Miller presented plans for construction of new two story building adjacent to the existing 6nilaing,with substandard parking for the entire facility. New building to be located on Lots 5 & 6t Block 209t'Bay View Tract. Second story to be part of sail 10ft in conjunction with North Sail Co. at 913 Electric. Applicant pointed out that a sail 10ft needs extremely large area for a small staff. A beauty shop would be located on the first floor with a four-operator facility. Various business operations have staggered working hours with the marine hardware' having heaviest traffic on the week end when the sail 10ft is closed. Strict application of code requirements would have to provide 27 spaces. Applicant indicates a total of 16 spaces on the two sites. Applicant indicated that arrangements had been made to store boats at a yacht club that had previously been kept on site making all spaces available for parking. Staff reported that one space in the older building was impractical and should be eliminated making all spaces accessible. Substandard loading area is available and could be used on occasion for' additional parking. Mr. Gilkerson objected to the variance because of parking congestion in the area and asked if any arrangements were being made for customer parking. Major post office operations moving out of the area and the pet store will be closed. A portion of the on-site parking to be for the use of the beauty shop. Mr. Glen Jones felt that the departure of the post office operation would alleviate the parking congestion for the area. Hear!ng closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the plans with a total of 15 parking spaces for the total facility and a~osubstandard loading area with the condition that guards be placed for protection of the fire service installation. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 372. 2. Public Hearing ~ M. R. Whitet V-33-69 Mr. Whitet 297 Harvard Lanet requested a variance to permit construction of a patio c~ver and sun deck encroaching into the rear yard ten feet. The rear property abuts the county flood control channel and Edison Co. right-of-way. Low profile on the proposed construction will retain the general appearance of the existing structure and will not be detrimental to the immediate area or general plan. No objections were received. Hearing Closed. Mr. Crowley moved to approve the variance as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 373. . . . e e 3. Plan Review - Harbor Se~vice Stations, Inc., PR-33-69 Harbor Stations, represented by Don Smith, presented plans for the installation a billboard type sign at the station at Pacific Coast Hi~hway and 13th St. A variance would be required since existing signs on site exceed 370 sq. ft., well over the allowable 200 sq. ft. as provided in the service station development and performance standards. Mrs. Lanning moved to disapprove the plan review as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 374. 4. Plan Review - Golden Rain Foundation, PR-34-69 Plans were presented by Long Beach Neon, representatives for the Golden Rain Foundation, for installation of a directional sign at the entrances to the Leisure World development. These signs are small and will aid"the movement of traffic at the two entrances. Mr. Barton moved to approve the s~gns as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 375. 5. Public Hearing - W. R. & R. C. Ragland, V-35-69 Mr. and Mrs. Ragland, l103~ Seal Way, requested a variance to enlarge an existing three bedroom apartment by adding a family room and bath with substandard parking. Two three-bedroom units on the lot require four parking spaces and two are provided presently with no increase proposed. Josephine Dennis, next door neighbor, felt at least one more space would ease congestion. Applicant would not convert the two garages to three carports because of high incidence of theft in the area. Hearing Closed. Mr. Knapp moved to grant the variance with the, conditions that a covenant be recorded stipulating that the addition is for family room use only and no outside stairway or access can be constructed and the condition that the applicant ~eed a five foot strip of land across the rear of the property to the City of Seal Beach for future widening purposes. Such dedication to be subject to the City Council policy. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 376. 6. Public Hearing - Howard Smith, V-3l-69 Mr. Smith of 712 Sandpiper requested a variance to permit construction of living space over the existing garage encroaching into the front yard setback. There are similar structures that were approved after appeal to the City Council, but denied by the Planning Commission. No objections made and the hearing was closed. Discussion of precedent. Mr. Knapp pointed out that unique situation must be considered in each case and a past similarity does not necessarily set a precedent for new applications. After further miscussion, the members of the commission felt this would be a grant of privilege only and Mr. Knapp moved to deny the application. Seconded by Mr. Crowley and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 377. Mr. Smith was advised of the decision and procedure to appeal if he so desired. 7. Public Hearing - Richard and Laura Gunnarson, V-34-69 Mr. and Mrs. Gunnarson, 965 Catalina Avenue, requested a variance to permit an addition of living quarters over the garage and encroaching four feet into the front yard setback. Mr. Gu~~arson pointed out that he felt the purpose of a setback was to maintain light and air. Because of the location of his house and the neighbors on both sides, ample light and air would be maintained. He also stated that he could make the second floor addition without encroaching, but it would be much higher, decrease light and air and have a much less attractive structure for the area. No objections received and hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to deny the request to avoid setting precedent and/or grant of privilege. e e . Seconded by Mr. Crowley and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 378. Applicant advised of the denial and of the procedure to appeal if he so desired. 8. Other Business Discussion held regarding the need for an architectural review board to protect areas of the city on appearance of new or remodeled structures. 9. Written Communications Mr. Stratford reported on filing fees for various types of applications in other cities.in comparison with Seal Beach fees. Mr. Barton presented members with copies of a preliminary draft of a response on the appeal procedure for review and comments. Final draft to be prepared at next meeting for submission to the City Council. Staff reported on letter from Division of Highways advising of new legislation. R & B Developers invited members of the commission to ~isit their Garden Grove development for a tour and information on November 13. Mr. Crowley is excused from the next 'two meetings because he will be out of town. Secretary advised the Commission they should initiate proceedings 'to rezone the "Dow" property to conform with general plan. Intet1m zone has expired and reverted to M-2. Staff instructed to set a public hearing for November 19. . No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 P.M. ~~. Lois Arnold ~ Recording Secretary .