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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-12-03 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1969 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, December 3, 1969, in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building. Present: Absent: Barton, Knapp, Morm"i:s'~. ~ ~':n'ri.:::: Crowley, Lanning The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barton at 7:30 P.M. Vice Chairman Knapp let the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Crowley was out of town and his absente was excused. The minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing - Peter J. Trama, UV-11-69 . Application filed by Peter J. Trama, 1017 Pacific Coast Highway, for renewal of Use Variance for a restaurant with on-sale liquor as required by Resolution No. 263. In addition, Mr. Trama requested permission for entertainment of no more than three musicians. Entertainment was explicitly excluded from the previous approval. Bar seating will remain the same. City Manager advised that a license would be required for entertainment following this action. Hearing closed. No written or oral protests were received. Police Dept. reported they had had no problems occuring at this location through the past year. The staff recommended a renewal of one year because of the entertainment. Mr. Barton moved to extend the Use Variance subject to the same conditions as Resolution No. 263 with the exception that entertainment limited to a three piece combo be allowed following the issuance of an entertainment license by the City. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 382. 2. Refferrals from the City Council (a) Joint study session of the Planning Commission and City Council resulted in a recommendation that the Commission initiate proceedings for an ordinance amendment to include the R-l and R-2 Zones with those subject to plan review for all new construction or remodeling of existing construction and to allow living quarters over a side entry garage in the R-l Zone. The Chairman directed that a public hearing be set for December 17, 1969. (b) Appeal by Howard Smith, V-3l-69, was discussed. Mr. Barton moved to approve V-3l-69 based on the policy agreed upon with the City Council and the proposed revision of the ordinance. Mr. Knapp seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 383. (c) Appeal of Richard and Laura Gunnarson, V-34-69, was discussed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the variance based on the same findings as the Smith variance. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 384. (d) Seal Beach Swim Team requested permission to operate a Christmas tree lot on an open lot. This is in conflict with Code requirements and there is not enough time for a formal action prior to the holiday. No action can be taken by the Planning Commission. . e e . 3. Public Hearing - R & B Development Co., PP-1-69 R & B Development Co~, 11570 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, presented plans and documents for a precise plan development on the Dow~CHemical Co. property. Minor variances from the Zoning Code and Redevelopment Agency requirements to be considered concurrently. A staff report dated December 3, 1969, was presented with proposed findings and conditons for the project. Hearing opened. Cline Martin, Ed Broida, President, and Bob Skinner, Architect, were present representing the applicant. Mr. Martin gave the background of the firm, other locations in operation or under construction and a resume of their experience. All similar projects are developed, constructed and operated by the company or a subsidiary. This particular project is designed as a housing and recreational facili~y for ~tngle adults. This creates no additional burden for the school districts and could be beneficial for the commercial areas of the community. It was pointed out that this is a problem site. In the legal aspect, it is split by the county line with the portion in Los Angeles County under a tideland dispute and title cannot be cleared. Physically the land is unstable and will require a great deal of fill. The participation agreement continues with the property and R & B will assume responsibility. The precise plan method has been used for this project to reconcile minor conflicts between the different agreements and ordinances. . Mr. Skinner presented plans showing location and layout of the 564 units, parking arrangements, landscaping, typical units, recreational facilities and building. Some revisions had been made from original plans with additional parking furnished and access provided for fire equipment. He demonstrated that through the use of landscaping, courts, reflecting pools, depressed parking areas and elevations they have attempted to achieve an aesthetic design. A tennis pro shop and laundry! dry-cleaning pick up station would be established on-site for the use of tenants only. Mrs. Lanning arrived at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Laurel Linn, 487 Galleon Way, asked questions regarding the construction of 1st Street, anticipated total number of residents, effects of light and noise from the proposed tennis courts and voiced his concern about the effect of a saturation of single adults on the City. He had no objection to a high density development of married couples, but did object to single people. Mr. Risner explained the effect this development could have financially for the community and redevelopment agency. He also said that Suburbia and other property owners had been aware that this company was one of several considering development of this parcel. Mr. Barton reported on correspondence furnished from of~tcialsyand police departments of other cities as well as neighboring citizens regarding the effect similar developments have had on the areas. Mrs. Lanning spoke about the concern that neighboring areas have for new developments, including the citizens' of Seal Beach alarm over the effect of Leisure World and the Hill residents' concern over the Suburbia development. In each case the City commissions and Council have tried to make sure that each development would be an asset for the community as a whole. . e e . Mr. Robert L. Phillips, 495 Galleon Way, stated that he was happy to see the area developed but was ooncerned about the effect on traffic and disapproved of a project for single persons only. Mr. Stratford advised that any development wou~d generate traffic and that 1st Street had been planned by the City for many yea~s as an arterial street. Mr. Knapp spoke about his investigation as well as other members of the Commission and Council of similar developments and feels this is one of the best for the particular location and the community at large. Hearing closed. It was reported that the Fire Chief has basically approved the revised plans for access of department equipment in emergencies. All detailed parking and landscaping plans to be handled as 'a Plan Review. Mr. Knapp moved to approve Precise Plan PP-1-69 with the findfngs and conditions ppoposed in the staff report and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 385. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ~,t:' C-., ,"") dIP- ....l.. .Lois Arnold Recording Secretary a~6~ . .