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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1986-05-21 S' BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGE City Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, California " . (I The Seal Beach Planning Commission meets in session every first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. If you wish to address the Commission on any particular public hearing item, the Chairman will call for pUblic testimony first for those in favor of the l=rojec~:. and second, for those who are not in favor. When you see that the speaker's posi tion in the center of the room is unoccupied, step up to the microphone and when recognized by the Chairman, speak directly into the microphone by first stating your name and address clearly and distinctly for the records. State your business as clearly and succinctly as possible and then wait a moment to see if the Commissioners have any questions in regard to your comments or questions. If there are no other questions or comments, return to your seat so that the next person may address the Commission. If you wish to address the COnmUssion on matters other than pUblic hearings, the agenda provides for that time when the Chairman asks for comments from the public. Address the COnmUssion in the same manner as stated for public hearings, always stating your name and address first. )olAV 21. 1986 Xext Resolution :1423 1, fl~gg~_2!_All!g!~n~! 2 . R21L~!1l 3. R!22rl_!r2m_~!~r!1~rY 4. ~2n!~n!_~!1~n~!r A. Minutes of April 9. 1986 B. Minutes of April 23. 1986 . 5. f!!~HL~~H!ng! A. Y~Bl~~~g_I=~~ - Cox 211 15th St. B~!Ql.!:!H2!LHgg A request for a tandem 2 car garage with a uniform 3 foot setback on the Xorthside of the lot. Code Section: 28-801. 28-2500 Environmental Review: categorically exempt Review [California Section 15303]. This project is from Environmental Go\'ernmen t Code Applicant: Donald Cox & Deve Henry O~ner: Dave Henry B, Y~BIA~~g_lQ=~~ ~m!ng~Q_R!!21!!!!2n_l~~~ Hagel - 323 Main St. A request to amend condition Xo. 1 of Resolution Xo 1389 as it pertains to the required number and types of on-site and in-lieu parking spaces related to the structural addition to a legal non- conforming building. Code Sections: 28-1203.28-1302 161. 28- 2500 :. Environmental Review: categorically exempt Review [California Section 15303]. This project is from Environmental Government Code Applicant: James Hagel O~ner: Same . Planning Commission Agenda ~ay 21. 1986 Page 2 6. ~~ff~~~~~~_MAII~R~ A. Seal Beach Boulevard ~aster Improvement Plan B. Planning Commission Report to City Council on Alcohol Provisions 7. ~QMM!~~!Q~_R~Q~~~I~ 8. QBA~_~QMMY~!~AI!Q~~ 9. ~QMM!~~!Q~_~QMM~~!~AI!Q~~ 10. A~lQYB~M~~I Agenda Forecast: l.!!!lLL_ll1.H Conditional tse Permit 12-86 Wackerman - 1729 Bayou Way Variance 8-86 West - 1201 Electric Ave. '!.!!!lL1L_1l1.!!~ State Lands Specific Plan :!.!!!lLH.:._l.!!.!!.!! Variance 9-86 Conditional tse Permit 17-86 302 15th St. -. Variance 10-86 12121 Seal Beach Boulevard ,. . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 21, 1986 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session at 7:38 p.m. with Chairman Jessner calling the meeting to order. Commissioner Perrin led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Jessner Commission Members Covington, Perrin Absent: Commissioner Ripperdan Vacancy: One Also present: Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk . REPORT FROM SECRETARY Mr. Baucke reported that an appeal of the approval of Variance 1-86, Condition Seven, requiring the disintensification of the use of the property located at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, had been filed by Mr. David Stangeland, said appeal to be considered by the City Council on June 9th. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "A" and "B" Commissioner Perrin requested Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Covington moved, second by Perrin, to approve Consent Calendar Item B, minutes of the April 23rd regular adjourned meeting, as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: VACANC Y : Covington, Jessner, Perrin None Ripperdan One Motion carried Consent Calendar Item "A" Commissioner Perrin stated he would abstain from voting on this item as he was absent from the April 9th meeting. Covington moved, second by Jessner, to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of April 9th as presented. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANC Y : Covington, Jessner None Ripperdan Perrin One Mo'tion carried Page Two - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE 7-86 - 211-15th STREET - DONALD COX and DAVID HENRY The Director presented the staff report relating to Variance 7-86, a request for the use of tandem parking and a uniform three foot setback on the north side of the subject property. The Director presented the staff's recommendation for approval of Variance 7-86 for the following reasons: 1) the request is consistent with limitations imposed upon other properties in the same vicinity and zone; 2) the request is not a special privilege since the Commission has approved previous applications for tandem parking; and 3) the property has affected a hardship upon the property owner due to its size, shape and location. Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing open. Mr. Wilford Anderson addressed the Commission on behalf of Mr. Cox and Mr. Henry, concurred with the facts reported regarding the request for variance and with the recommendations of staff. There were no other communications; Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing closed. The Director reported that the requested three foot setback is the standard minimum in the R-3 zone, and acceptable to the Fire Department. . RESOLUTION NUMBER 1422 - APPROVING VARIANCE 7-86 Covington moved, second by Perrin, to adopt Resolution Number 1422 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING VARIANCE 7-86, A REQUEST TO ALLOW A TANDEM TWO CAR GARAGE AND A UNIFORM THREE FOOT SETBACK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PROPERTY (211 - 15th STREET)" as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: VACANCY: Covington, Jessner, Perrin None Ripperdan One Motion carried . PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO VARIANCE 10-85 - 323 MAIN STREET - JAMES HAGEL The Director reported the applicant has requested an amendment to Condtion One of Resolution Number 1389 as it pertains to the required number and types of on-site and in-lieu parking spaces relating to the structural addition to the legal non-conforming building located at 323 Main Street. He explained that the applicant proposes to increase the number of on-site parking spaces to a total of eleven based upon the dedication of forty percent of on-site spaces to compact parking only for the specific use of employees, therefore reducing the number of required in-lieu spaces to two. The Director reported that six compact spaces would be located to the rear of the building with five Page Three - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . standard spaces in the front. Mr. Baucke noted that prior to construction on the site the applicant will be required to submit revised drawings setting forth the amended parking spaces. . Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing open. In response to the Commission, Mr. James Hagel, applicant, acknowledged that the northeasterly existing curb cut on the property will be eliminated, the City then being able to diagonally stripe that area for an additional two to three on-street parking spaces. The Director stated that it is felt that the dimension of the remaining curb cut is of adequate width, however final dimensions will be subject to a determination of the City Engineer, also confirmed that the drawings before the Commission reflect the revised parking plan only, the landscaping reflected on the original variance plans, said landscaping having been a condition of approval of Variance 10-85. Mr. Walt Miller, Seal Beach Boulevard, inquired about handicapped spaces, and stated elimination of one in-lieu space should be a consideration. The Director clarified that the subject building was constructed prior to the handicapped standards being adopted, the law not requiring that handicapped spaces now be added, noting also that there are handicapped spaces designated on each block of Main Street, one believed to be across the street from the subject property, and that the Improvement Plan for Main Street proposes several twenty minute and handicapped spaces near the crosswalk areas. There being no further communications; Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing closed. ~ AMENDED RESOLUTION NUMBER 1319 - VARIANCE 10-85 - 323 MAIN STREET - HAGEL Chairman Jessner requested that the proposed Resolution be amended to include two additional conditions, number 10 to read "There shall be eleven (11) parking spaces provided, six (6) compact spaces in the rear, and five (5) coventional spaces in the front of the subject property", and number 11 to read "That striping for the parking spaces be maintained as approved." Mr. Jessner suggested that when variances to parking requirements are granted in the future, the resolutions approving same be specific as to their conditions, as a clarification for future enforcement. With regard to a question posed regarding inclusion of a provision that would automatically revoke a variance for noncompliance with all provisions, the City Attorney advised that such provision would not be appropriate, that specific procedures for hearing would be required to be followed in any case involving a revocation. Staff confirmed that a standard size vehicle can be cited for parking in a compact space, . . Page Four - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 also that the subject request does not set a precedent with regard to the percentage of compact spaces, a similar approval having been granted for forty-six percent compact spaces in the Shore Shop area. Perrin moved, second by Covington, to approve Amended Resolution Number 1369 "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING AMENDED VARIANCE 10-85, A REQUEST TO PERMIT A STRUCTURAL ADDITION TO A LEGAL NON- CONFORMING BUILDING WITH DEVIATIONS FROM THE REQUIRED PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND AMOUNT OF COMPACT PARKING (323 MAIN STREET)" as amended to include Conditions 10 and 11. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: VACANC Y : Covington, Jessner, Perrin None Ripperdan One Motion carried The Commission asked that the record reflect their desire that the City Engineer take into consideration the potential need for a designated handicapped space on the west side of Main Street in the vicinity of the location previously under discussion. . The Commission, by unanimous consent of those present, declared a recess at 8:13 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with Chairman Jessner calling the meeting to order. '. SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY MASTER IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Director of Development Services presented the staff report, noting that subsequent to discussion at the March 5th Planning Commmission study session, the consultant and staff reviewed the comments made and presented those modifications to the Seal Beach Boulevard Task Force for their review, the Master Plan now modified to reflect changes made. The Director clarified that the comments made dealt specifically with the location of the bike path, street sweeping, ,the northbound left turn pocket into the alley, a U-turn at Landing and/or Pacific Coast Highway, the turning radius and width of the alley. Mr. Dave Bartlett, Van Dell & Associates, stated his intent to review the points made at the March 5th meeting. Mr. Bartlett noted that the initial location of the bikelane was at grade level with the sidewalk, approved by Caltrans and met all basic transportation criteria, however based upon the concerns expressed by residents, the bikelane location was reevaluated and placed in the street adjacent to the travel lane. Mr. Bartlett reported it has been determined that there is no conflict with the General Plan Bicycle Element since . Page Five - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 - the bikelane will not be striped and will be designated as a bike route, therefore a General Plan amendment is not necessary. Mr. Bartlett described a cross section of the improvement plan as: a six foot sidewalk, three feet designated for landscaping and undergrounding of utilities, eighteen feet for diagonal parking, a twenty foot travel lane, eight foot landscaped median, a twelve foot travel lane, a five foot bikelane as currently exists on the Boulevard, and a five foot planting screen and utility easement to the east. Mr. Bartlett noted that the westerly landscaped easement accommodates encroachments into the right-of-way by a number of the properties, that it is also proposed that the existing easterly curb and gutter be removed and placed five feet to the east to provide the five foot paved bikelane. He reported work has been continuing with the Navy to develop appropriate landscaping to the east in conjunction with Navy landscaping and guidelines, the intent being that the landscaping plans will compliment each other. With regard to street sweeping, the Public Works Director reported there are a variety of schedules that can be applied to particular areas of the City, stating he could not foresee a problem with Seal Beach Boulevard. Mr. Bartlett reported that in order to accommodate the U-turn at Landing and Seal Beach Boulevard, some of the landscape screening was deleted to provide a twenty-four foot turning radius to allow motorists traveling northbound to make a U-turn and park in front of residences and businesses on the west side of the street. He also reported the alley next to the Bay motel is a standard size alley, the width in conformance with other alleys in the City, and that the plan provides for a left turn pocket into the alley in order to not jeopardize the circulation network that currently exists in that area. Mr. Bartlett noted that the turn into that alley is difficult at present due to the location of an existing power pole, and in discussions with the Edison Company and some of the property owners, relocation of that pole does not appear to pose a constraint. Mr. Baucke noted conversations with the Edison representative who indicated that when undergrounding takes place on Seal Beach Boulevard that pole would be relocated in conformance with this Plan, also noting that there is a steel pole existing on private property that is a violation of City Code and presently hampers the turning radius. Mr. Bartlett stated that the Master Improvement Plan and design elements provide an entry statement to the City, that brick paving is proposed throughout the project, the theme paving designed to give the project a sense of scale and continuity, landscaped islands added at selected locations, the historical marker relocated to the vicinity of the bike shop, with new bus shelters of a wooden texture to compliment other improvements to . Page Six - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . the area. He explained that the open channel area, partially on Navy and City property is proposed for either screening and maintenance of the channel, or as an alternative for parking, an analysis showing that an additional twenty- four spaces could be provided with the construction of a box culvert over the channel. Mr. Bartlett again explained that the left turn pocket into the alley is proposed to maintain the circulation that presently exists, that removal of the existing obstructions to the alleyway can be accomplished by the Edison Company and the property owners, confirmed that the landscaping has been planned to not visually obstruct an exit from the alley, and responded that expense would not constitute a major factor as to whether or not the turning pocket was constructed. Mr. Bartlett confirmed that no count was available of the alley usage in this vicintiy, noting that if a study demonstrated that the alley was over-utilized, widening of the alley throat would be an appropriate mitigation measure, however added that in his opinion, use of that alley would most likely decrease with the possible introduction of new land use into the area. With regard to a concern expressed regarding the speed limit on Seal Beach Boulevard, the Director reported there are specific limitations on the City's ability to adjust speed limits based upon State statute, noting that it has been reported that the visual affect upon a driver with construction of the median will automatically tend to slow vehicle speeds. The Public Works Director confirmed Mr. Baucke's statement, adding that the current configuration of Seal Beach Boulevard encourages higher speeds due to the open nature of the street, particularly on the east side where no development exists. Mr. Hemphill explained that the median, landscaping, narrowing of the traffic lane, and angled parking will greatly influence vehicle speeds. He noted that whenever a physical change is made on a street, sufficient rationale is created to implement new speed limit studies and monitoring of driver habits, such studies regulated by State law. With regard to access to the alleyway, Mr. Hemphill stated that although specific alley counts are not available, he would expect that the actual movement over a twenty-four hour period would be extremely light, possibly less than one hundred per day. In response to the Commission, Mr. Hemphill stated he could foresee no traffic flow problems with the additional parking that could be provided over the drainage channel, the only foreseeable conflict could be with bicycle traffic, noting that the vehicle and bicycle traffic would be traveling in the same direction with good visibility, however acknowledged that the first parking space could be deleted so that a car backing up would not have a conflict with a bicycle, and also pointed out that the area could be striped for . . Page Seven - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . further clarification. Mr. Baucke reported $100,000 is the estimated cost of obtaining that property for parking, and would be proposed as the last option to be constructed. Mr. Bartlett added that the estimated cost would include all amenities associated with such a structure as well as negotiations with the Naval Weapons Station to obtain a parking easement, to which the Navy has indicated their agreement. . Chairman Jessner invited public comments at this time. Walt Miller, 231 Seal Beach Boulevard property owner since 1977, stated he did not necessarily dislike the project, however did have some specific concerns. Mr. Miller expressed his feeling that his northbound traveling business would be totally denied due to the median, that vehicles would not or could not make the U-turn of twenty-four feet in radius, a standard vehicle requiring a thirty-two foot radius. Mr. Miller stated his northbound bicycle traffic business would likewise be denied. Mr. Miller said that Main Street and Seal Beach Boulevard are the same width, however he had been informed that Main Street is narrower therefore Main Street treatment is different, and inquired how an emergency vehicle could proceed if a car, for example, ran out of gas in the travel lane with the existance of the median and diagonal parking. He noted that the bicycle lane is undesignated, however he had been informed it was required to be designated according to State mandate, and expressed his feeling that there would be accidents involving bicycles should diagonal parking spaces be approved. Mr. Miller noted the Navy is presently landscaping, this Plan would add more, and complained that he would be unable to continue his second story view because of the trees, also stated that the trees would interfere with bus traffic. With regard to the proposal for an additional twenty-four parking spaces over the channel, Mr. Miller expressed his objection, again citing potential for bicycle/vehicle accidents. Mr. Miller suggested reconsideration of the first proposal, placing diagonal parking on both sides of the street, landscaping on"the east side, and no median strip. The staff noted several of the comments made by Mr. Miller to be incorrect, and requested the Public Works Director and consultant to respond. The Public Works Director pointed out the difference between radius and diameter, explaining that the twenty-four foot radius provided in this design is actually a forty-eight foot diameter which would easily accommodate a standard vehicle on a standard street. He stated that as a Traffic Engineer he is familiar with standard traffic engineering design criteria, the standard design being a twenty foot turning radius or forty foot diameter, this Plan having provided eight feet beyond those standards, . Page Eight - Planning Commission Minutes - May :21, 1986 . and reported he was very satisfied with the movement and design as set forth in the Plan. Mr. Hemphill noted his past experience with consulting firms specializing in bicycle studies and engineering, offering that there remains an unresolved issue among bicycle engineers as to whether striping promotes safety or a hazard. He explained that according to this Plan a twenty foot corridor is provided to drive the bicycle, the normal aisle for forty-five degree parking being twelve feet, this Plan providing twenty, therefore there is an additional eight feet available to the cyclist. He noted the responsibility of a cyclist as well as a driver of a vehicle to be aware of potential hazards. He pointed out that more than adequate area is provided to the cyclist for maneuvering under the Plan, that it is not any safer with or without bikelane striping, in fact, he would view this Plan as safer than previously proposed. With regard to the type of trees proposed, the landscape architect reported that the type of tree being planted on the military base is open in nature, the trees proposed by the Plan for the east side of the street where palm trees currently exist, is an in-fill where trees have died, and in the median a tall tree is proposed, currently designated as eucalyptus, which would not hamper view from a second story, and that small trees are proposed for the residential/commercial side of the Boulevard. The Director clarified that this area of Seal Beach Boulevard is not on the County's Master Plan of Bikeways, the County designated bikeway ending at Pacific Coast Highway, however on the City's Bicycle Plan Seal Beach Boulevard is designated, thus the attempt to accommodate bicycle traffic on both sides of the street. Mr. Hemphill clarified that most passenger cars are six feet wide, the maximum vehicle width in California being eight feet, those vehicles being campers or trucks and requiring a special permit. With regard to the adequacy of the street width in a worst case scenario of a stalled car and the travel of an emergency vehicle, Mr. Hemphill stated it would be unusual if a car could not proceed to the side of the roadway, however it is also quite feasible that the emergency vehicle could drive over the curb if the roadway was blocked, as curbs are designed to be mounted, and concluded that he felt the roadway width proposed would be more than adequate for any vehicle no matter its size. Greg Miller, Sandpiper Bike Shop, expressed his concern for safety with vehicles stopping on the east side of the street with an exiting passenger en route to his shop, also stating he did not feel cars could maneuver the u-turn proposed. Mr. Hemphill responded that violation of bicycle lanes is a common, social problem, as well as an enforcement problem, that the Police Department could direct special attention to the area if a problem were . . Page Nine - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . perceived to exist. Staff informed Mr. Miller that the center line of the Boulevard had been revised on the Plan, provides a twenty-four foot radious for a u-turn, and in addition a vehicle is allowed, without violation, to make a u-turn at Pacific Coast Highway. Ms. Fielding, 223 Seal Beach Boulevard, Growing Tree Preschool, stated she was an original member of the Task Force, had attended all Task Force and Planning Commission meetings relating to this Plan. She stated a great deal of time and personal effort has been devoted to the Plan, the Plan as proposed representing about eighty percent of the proposals and concerns brought forth through those meetings, and expressed her feeling that the Plan is an initial step towards improvements to the Boulevard and requested it's approval. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean and 219 Seal Beach Boulevard, spoke regarding the width of the southbound lane, suggesting the additional eight feet could be used on the east side of the street to accommodate additional parking, also suggesting that the median could have additional openings for turns while maintaining the majority of the median landscaping. Mr. Stark expressed his opinion that the bicycle lanes are not a critical issue, stating the cyclists would most likely utilize the entire street whether or not the lanes are striped. He also spoke to the left turn pocket into the alley, stating he did not feel the alley would realize a great deal of traffic due to it's narrow width and encroachments into the alley. Mr. Stark asked that consideration be given to a median cut to allow northbound traffic access to the Shore Shop, also suggested that if the additional parking is implemented to the east of the Boulevard, the entrance to that area correspond with Landing Avenue. He suggested dwarf Christmas trees be included in the median that would allow decoration during the Christmas season. Mr. Stark said he felt this was a good Plan with only minor flaws in need of correction. Discussion continued. The staff clarified that the twenty foot traffic lane was determined by a study conducted by Van Del based upon the traffic count of southbound vehicles, the additional eight feet allowing a car to back up and merge into the travel lane without an interface with the southbound driver, also providing an adequate area for cyclists. It was noted that the additional width and diagonal parking will be sufficient for a future increase in commercial activity along the west side of the Boulevard. Barbara Rountree, 316 - 13th Street, stated she frequents the businesses on the Boulevard, always utilizing the westerly parking due to its proximity and safety, and spoke in support of the efforts of the Committee and in favor of the proposed Plan. With regard to the alternative suggested for a turn from southbound traffic to the proposed alternative parking . . Page Ten - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . to the east, the Director stated that alternative could be looked into by the traffic engineers. Brian Kyle, property owner of 303 Seal Beach Boulevard, spoke in support of the suggested access from Landing Avenue to the alternative parking, as well as any landscaping that would provide a screen of the Weapons Station property. The Director advised that the action of the Commission would be to make a recommendation to the Council as to the design of the public improvement plan, the Council then having the opportunity to consider funding of the particular phases during their budgetary process, the total project anticipated to be phased over a five year period. Mr. Baucke clarified that one of the first phases of improvement would be undergrounding, that $50,000 of funding has been allocated to the project for the next fiscal year, with additional improvements to be accomplished as funds become available. . Perrin moved, second by Covington, to approve the Master Improvement Plan for Seal Beach Boulevard with the following modifications taken into consideration: 1) that an alternative design be considered for the parking area on the east side of the Boulevard, 2) that the utility pole at the intersection of the north/south and east/west alleys be eliminated and any other visual obstructions that exist on private property be removed, and 3) that the throat of the alley adjacent to Seal Beach Boulevard be reviewed for modification to enhance accessibility, also taking into consideration the landscaping at that location to insure adequate visibility. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: VACANCY: Covington, Jessner, Perrin None Ripperdan One Motion carried . REPORT - ALCOHOL PROVISIONS The Director reported staff had prepared a summary of Commission recommendations from the May 14th meeting for review by the Commission and recommendation to the City Council. After brief discussion, recommendation #5 was amended to read "The Police Department is to implement a new procedure whereby upon contact from ABC on one day permits a form is to be completed..."; recommendation #8 amended to read "That the City Council establish a policy and maintain adequate C~tr manpower for enforcement of the Municipal Code provlslons and conditions of approval, specifically in the case of alcohol outlets, and special events", and recommendation #9 was amended to place a comma after Development Services, delete the following word "that", . Page Eleven - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 and correct the spelling of "thereof." The City Attorney clarified that an amortization period for existing liquor establishments would be established upon the conclusion of discussions and at such time as an ordinance is prepared, noting that the Commission will again have the opportunity for input prior to final consideration by the Council. Staff noted that this report, as requested by the City Council, will have been forwarded to that body within the forty-five day period as required by Code. It was the request of the Commission that the Council be made aware of the procedures followed to obtain public input which resulted in the recommendations set forth. Covington moved, second by Perrin, to adopt the report prepared by staff setting forth the recommendations of the Commission as amended, and that the report be forwarded to the City Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: VACANCY: Covington, Jessner, Perrin None . Ripperdan One Motion carried . In response to the Commission, the City Attorney advised it would not be possible to indicate Commissioner Ripperdan's concurrance with the recommendations; staff advised that an excerpt of the previous meeting could be transmitted to the Council that would indicate Mr. Ripperdan's opinions. COMMISSION REQUESTS There were no requests of the Commission. . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Jessner declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean, requested a copy of the recommendations being forwarded to Council, referred to a prior survey of regulations imposed by other cities regarding control of alcohol, and suggested that Seal Beach consider a requirement that a certain percentage of revenue be derived from food sales in order to retain a CUP for alcohol. Barbara Rountree, 316 - 13th Street, read a communication from the Seal Beach Historical Society requesting that the Planning Commission establish an historical inventory for the preservation of homes and sites in the community, and that the inventory be included in the City's General Plan. The Director noted that some time in the past direction had been given for the preparation of an historical inventory, and suggested that the project be placed on the priority list for consideration by the Commission. Mr. Charles Antos, 316 - lOth Street, read his communication to the Commission proposing a Zoning Text Amendment to permit construction above the flood water line without the penalty of lowering the overall Page Twelve - Planning Commission Minutes - May 21, 1986 . building height, current Code providing for building height measurement from the average finished grade, stating that this matter is brought to attention as a result of the 1980 storms. The Director noted that the definition of grade and definition of height measurement has changed and does not necessarily address Mr. Antos' suggestion, and inquired as to what degree of flood was being referenced. Mr. Covington stated his understanding of the suggestion was that the height limit remain, however calculated from the flood line, noting that a determination of the degree of flood would be pertinent, also pointing out that most residences in the City, with the exception of the Marina Hill, fall within the flood plain area, and that the proposal would require significant staff research prior to Commission consideration. Mr. Joe Ribal, 1215-1/2 Seal Way, spoke in support of a ZTA as suggested, citing the potential danger to properties along the ocean frontage, many of which are constructed at ground level. Mr. Ribal suggested this would be an opportunity to address the building regulations to provide guidelines for construction in areas where potential danger exists. Mr. Antos restated his intent was that no penalty be imposed for elevating a property to the flood water line with regard to building height and conformance to Code requirements. There were no further communications; Chairman Jessner declared Oral Communications closed. . COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Baucke stated he would not be in attendance at the next Commission meeting, however he would be present at the June 11th adjourned meeting. In response to the Commission, Mr. Baucke reported recruitment is in progress for the Director of Development Services position, and that interviews have been conducted for the position of Administrative Aide. Commissioner Covington stated he felt the Council should be made aware of the Commission's concern that adequate staffing of the Planning and Building Departments should be taken under consideration in order to cope with the potential workload anticipated over the next five years, and requested copies of the proposed budgets for those Departments. ADJOURNMENT The Commission, by unanimous consent of those present, adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. THESE ARE TENTATIVE MINUTES ONLY, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION. . Planning Commission Minutes Approved: . . . , " v ~ ,," ,/'~ r l E' /ll t ~ ,-"J' \ a - .' p "" ~ .. .. P !. L: ~ .' fir ., I 11,:.\: '11. ~ t - II t X .j ~c lV'\ ,. 0 Kay'21, 1986 TO: FRON: Ke.bera of the Planning Commisaion Charles Antos SUBJECT: Zoning Text Amend.ent, Construction above flood water line INTRODUCTION Currently, the Zoning Ordinance provides for building height aeaaurement from average finished grade. No proviaions sre made for elevating the building above the flood water line. A person may construct a building above the flood water line with the penalty of lowering the overall height to keep the building within the maxiaum permitted height aa aeasured from the ground. BACKGROUND One of the maJor topics of concern to the residents of the Old Town area is the protection of their hoaes from storm damage. This was dramatically demonstrated during the stor.s that destroyed the Seal Beach Pier and flooded homes along Seal Way, Ocean Av., 12th. St. to Seal Beach Blvd. and in Surfside Colony. The only structure. that escaped dsmage were those constructed on elevated pads. For the last year, a number of concerned residents have asked the City to deal with thia issue and to make provisions to construct homes above the flood water line without penalty of lowering their permitted height. To date nothing has been proposed by City staff. PROPOSAL After reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, I have determined that two sections of the code need to be amended slightly to implement the concept of construction above the flood water line without penalty. The following amendments are proposed: Aaend Section 28-238 to read: Sec. 28-238. Grade. IIGradell means the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at the center of all walla of a building. and located above the flood water line. l\. ~ ~ .:~ ~ A.end Section 28-2317 (2) to re.d: Sec. 28-2317. BuildinQ heiQht limits. (2) Measure.ent. The height 0% << structure ahall be measured vertically %rom the average elevation 0% the grade. and above the %lood water line. 0% the ground covered by the structure to the highest point 0% the structure or to the coping or top 0% a parapet 0% << %lat 1'00% or to the peak of a gable, hip or gambrel 1'00%. REQUEST In order to give this proposel . fair he.ring. I request the Planning Commis8ion place this matter on the Agenda %01' public discussion at the earliest possible time. If, a%t~r public testimony, there is support %01' this amendment, set the matter %01' public hearing %01' adoption. Thank you %01' your consideration, ~~ ~ Charlea Antos 316 10th. St. Seal Beach, Ca. (213) 430-1450 . , . It, I I .'1 , I 28-231 Seal Beach City Code I 215-239 _. . . of leafninsand study required to ~e tauaht by the Education Code of the state. (Ord. No. 948.) J .....- ) .I . Sec. 28-232. Erected. "Erected" means the construction of any buildin. or structure or the structural alteration of a building or structure. the result of which would be to change the exterior valls or roof or to increase the square foot floor area of tb~ interior of tbe buildina . or structure. (Ord. No. 948.) Sec. 28-233. Family. "Faaily" means an individual or two or more persona related by blood or marriage. or a group of Dot more than f~v. persons who are not related by blood or marriase. 1ivinS together aa a aing1e housekeeping unit in a dwel1i1lS unit. (Ord. Ro. 948.) - - Sec. 28-234. ' Foster Fsmily Day Care Home. "Foster Family Day Care Home" means a residence licensed by the atate ad the city to be used. to care for children by the day with or without compensation; provided. the number of children cared for at anyone time ahall DOt exceed aiz. (Ord. No. 948.) ~:~~> ;~',{~if';:~~"'."~:~ r._~' S~c ~ .; 28-235':.< '.'F.rateml'ty . OJ; Sorority'. :Ho.1S8. -:~.. ....r~~e~i ty': 0.1' S9rority .:... .') >':::. .... '.~ .; ". .........~.J.. ......... .1.. _... ...".... . "." -.. ". . . ..0.... ". '. ...,....':-.~... ~ ':}.:-;':.;._":~' ~:~ :.;....:..~~~use. .'me&v.liLa,: b.ui~dins, o~c~pi~d ..by'." frate.ma1 C:lub." group..' "8sao- - -:.... :".. .f..: ..:..:: '.: - .'l ciation or org~nization'rec08n~zed and approved by a atate-approved educational institution, or w~o~e membership c~sist8 of students actively enrolled in atate approved educational institutions or ~~ colleaes. (Ord. Ro. 948.) .: .. Sec. 28-236. Garaae. Private. ~'Private Garaaen means an accessory building or an accessory portion of the main building enclosed on three sides and designed or used for the shelter or storage of vehicles owned or operated only by the occupants of the main building. (Ord. Ko. 948.) Sec. 28-237. Garage, Public. than a private sarase.used for mobiles or where such vehicles aale. (Ord. No. 948.) "Public Garagen lII8ans a buildina other the care, repair or equipment of auto- are kept for remuneration. hire Qr I . i I i I . I I i . ; Sec. 28-238. Grade. "Grade" lII8an8 the averase elevation of the finished surface of the sround at the center of all walls of a buildtn.. COrd. No. 948.) I Sec. 28-238~1 Historic Conditional Use Permit. "Historic Conditional Use Permit" is 'a procedure whereby an historic bui1~ina 0'1' structure may be substantially preserved, renovated or rebuilt' subject to the provisions of Section 38-2403.1. (Ord. No. 1101. I 1.) Sec. 28-239. Home Occupation. "Home Occupation" means an occupation conducted on the premises within the main dwelling unit by the occupan~ of the dwelling as .a secondary use in connection with which there is no displsy, no atock in trade.or .~ I I I I ' I .,. . . (Seal Beach 11/15/81) 192.12 .' .. ........ . ~. ,. Ii -: ~.:: :":-:. ,-. : ':">~' ::":. -.!' I ~ ~ . . . . ...;- .. .,. , . 28-23U~" ,:~ \ ,,",,' . '28-2311 Seal Beach 'City Code " ~' . . Sec. 28-2317. Building height limIts. (1) Requirements, general. No building or structure sha11 exceed the building height limit for th~ district and zone in which it is located or propqsed to be located, excepl as otherwise provided in this chapter. (2) Measurement. The height of a structure sball be measured vertically from tbe average elevation of the grade of tbe sround covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure or to the coptnS or top of'eparapet. of a,flat roof'vr'to"tbe peak of a sable. hip or gambrel roof. '. '(3) E~cepti9ns: 'ChimneY8..flagpoles.-ra~io and television aerials. " sta~rwells. and antennae covering not more than five percent of tbe Bround area covered by tbe main s,tructure may be erocted to a height of not more than twenty feet above the build~ng roof. Utility po18s and towers shall not be subject to the height limits prescribod in these zoning reau1at1on.~' ^ 40 foot amateur,radio "ham" antenna i8 permitted provided that it is located in t~~ rear yard adjacent to a structure. (Ord. 948j Ord. 1059. I 5.) Sec. 2.8-2318. Automobile sel:vice sta~:f.on8i performance and development stand~~. Notwithstanding the requirements of any district. the follow- lr.g perform,nce and development standards shall apply to the establishm~nt. maintenance and operation of autolnobile service stations in the 0-2 zone: v, (1) Purpose and intent. The automobile service station atandards , are established to allow the construction. operation and maintenance of service stations so as'to be compatible with other permitted uses in "tne "zoae... It ls recognized that' aervice stations warrant apeclal consldeTatioll., because of-several important eloments of design and operation that ar~, unique and significant, such as: Total dependence on vehicular traffic. distinctive pl~sical appearance. unenclosed nature of activities; and long hours of operation. The standards are intended to minimize any adverse effect on neighboring uses by the application of standards for signs, landscaping. screening and the-locstion and nature of operat1na activities. I I , "1 , 1 . ,... .. ~.. .. . v '(Seal Beach 1/15/19) 192.611 " , .'" .0. \ II "':"t: .:~.:..: I:':. t, I _I . . I I " . . , . . . . " . .'