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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1969-12-17 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 17,11969 The Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday, December 17, 1969, in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. Present: Absent: Crowley, Knapp, Lanning, Morris Barton The meeting was called to order Vice-Chairman Knapp at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Crowley led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Barton's absence was excused. The minutes of the meetings of December 1 and December 3, 1969 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearing - William Durnin, V-38-69 . Mr. and Mrs. Durnin, 1757 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, represented by Don Davis, Architect, requested a variance to permit the second floor of a,'pJ'opdsedubui1ding to encroach into the rear setback and to approve four-car tandem parking as meeting the off-street parking requirement. The property is described as Lot 38, Block 7, Bay City Tract (138 7th St.). Hearing opened. Mr. Lowe of 140 6th St. wrote a letter protesting the tandem parking because it frequently is used for storage instead of vehicles. He indicated that an open or carport style parking space in tandem was more acceptable and usable. No other protests, the hearing was closed. Mr. Crowley moved to approve the variance as presented subject to the execution and recording of a land use agreement stipulating the tandem spaces would remain open and accessible for vehicular use only. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 386. 2. Plan Review - Belmont Savings and Loan, PR-36-69 Belmont Savings and Loan Association, 5200 E. Second St., Long Beach, presented revised plans ~.f6r~fila8Po1e installation at their new facility at 2999 Westminster Avenue. Originally two similar poles 30' in height were to be installed. New plans indicate a single 60' pole. Staff reported that this height was unnecessary and out of scale with the surrounding~area. It was pointed out that the new main post office building adjacent to this facility would have a flagpole 30' - 35' in height. Company representatives stated that they were not after commercialism but that the company was very Americanized and felt the flag should be predominant over all advertising structures. Mr. Knapp moved to disapprove the 60 foot pole and approve a pole no more than 45 foot in height as more compatible with the area. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 387. Mr. Borders expressed his disappointment with the decision. 3. Public Hearing - Tibor F. Tihanyi, V-39-69 . Mr. Tihanyi, 156 College Park Dr., requested a variance to permit construction of living quarters aboye an existing garage and encroaching 3 feet into the front yard setback. This request is in line with the proposed amendment initiated after a joint meeting of the Commission and City Council. Mr. Tihanyi stated that the proposed construction would blend with the present structure and would not be detrimental to the neighborhood since there are many two story houses in the same area. No protests were made and the hearing was closed. Mr. Knapp moved to approve the request as presented. Seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 388. e e . 4. Plan Review - Henry Baalke, PR-37-69 Mr. Baalke, 159 13th St., ~epresented by Gordon Powers, Architect, presented plan~ for construction of an apartment building at 121 12th St. Staff reported that minimum parking requirements had been,:met, but recommended several conditions to improve ingress and egress as well as fire safety conditions. After discussion, Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the plans subject to the following conditions: (1) Three 8 x 8 posts be removed to improve ingress and egress of vehicles, (2) A solid wall be constructed from grade, to the second story on the northerly side of the building and storage cabinets be built above the parking stalls, (3) The stairways be reversed to exit toward the street and alley for fire safety, and (4) The balcony on the $econd story have a one-hour fire rating. Seconded by Mr. CroWley and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution.No. 389. 5. Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance~endment to Sections 1810.2 and 2503 Following a joint study session of the Commission and City Council, the Commission initiated proceedings to amend the zoning ordinance to permit residential use of the second floor above a side entry garage in the R-l Zone. In addition, plan review would be required for all new construction and additions in all zones to maintain and protect neighborhoods from inconsistency of design. No protests were made, written or oral, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Morris moved to approve the amendment and recommend approval by the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Knapp and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 390. . No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ;. ~ .,.,.-...., \..-.-.'. A--~ ~. ...Q.. Lois Arnold Recording Secretary --- ..