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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1986-09-17 - ,1 :J . SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA City Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach. California 2'he Seal Beach Planning Commission meets in session ever!l first and third Wednesda!l of each month at 7:30 p.m. If !Iou wish to address the Commission on an!l particular public hearing item, the Chairman will call for public testimon!l first for those in favor of the project, and second, for those who are not in favor. When !Iou see that the speaker's position in the center of the room is unoccupied, step up to the microphone and when recognized b!l the Chairman, speak directl!l into the microphone b!l first stating !lour name and address clearl!l and distinctl!l for the records. State !lour business as clearl!l and succinctl!l as possible and then wait a moment to see if the Commissioners have an!l questions in regard to !lour comments or questions. If ~ere are no other questions or comments, return to !lour seat so that the next person ma!l address the Commission. It !Iou wish to address the Commission on matters other than public hearings, the agenda provides for that time when the Chairman asks for comments from the public. Address the Commission in the same manner as stated for public hearings, alwa!ls stating !lour name and address first. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Septembe~ 17, 1986 NEXT RESOLUTION #1438 1. Pledae of Alleaiance 2. Roll Call 3. Re~ort f~om Sec~etarv A. Commission Reo~ganization . 4. Consent Calendar A. Minutes of June 11, 1986 5. Public Hearinas Resolution #1436 A. Tentative Parcel Map 86-280 Seal Beach Boulevard and Lampson Avenue A request to subdivide the Bixby Old Ranch Business Park into seven parcels for leasing purposes. Environmental Review: Negative been prepared in lieu of an Report. Declaration 7-86 has Environmental !c?act Code Sections: 21-10; 21-11 Ap?licant: Bixby Ranch Com?any Owner: Same B. Variance 13-86. Plan Review 18-86 Resolution #1437 411 Ocean Avenue A request to remodel a nonconforming single family residence without providing the required side ya~d abutting the proposed front entrance. Environmental Review: This project is categorically exempt from CEQA review (Califo~nia Government Code Section 15301). Code Sections: 28-2308; 28-2407; 28-2500; 28-2501; 28-2502 '. Applicant: Phil Viljoen Owner: Same . 6. Scheduled Matters A. Plan Review 21-86 226 8th Street (Gardner) B. Plan Review 20-86 2600 Westminster (Rockwell) C. Resolution Number 1435 Reflects action of the Planning Commission on Septe~ber 3, 1986. AYES: Cov1ngton,Jessner,Sharp NOES: Suggs ABSENT: Perrin 7. Commission Reauests 8. Oral CO~ltunications fro~ the Audie~ce 9. Commission Communicatio~s ~O. Adiour~~e~t Agenda Forecast: . QctJ2.b!!r 1. 1986 Planning Commission Workshop: 6:00 p.~. Z.T.A. 2-86 Hotel/Motel Definition October 15. 1986 Z.T.A. 3-86 Alcohol Sales CUP 14-86 901 Ocean (Haley) CUP 15-86. VARIANCE 14-86 1510 Marine ( Sullivan) . . SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1986 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, September 17, 1986 at 7:41 p.m. Commissioner Sharp led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Jessner Commissioners Covington, Sharp, Suggs Commissioner Perrin Edward Knight, Director of Development Services Pam Walker, Administrative Aide Ginger Bennington, Secretary to City Manager Absent: Also Present: REPORT FROM SECRETARY A. Commission Reorganization Mr. Knight reported that the Planning Commission was to reorganize the first meeting of July for the purpose of appointing a new chairman and chairman pro tem. That reorganization has not taken place and Mr. Knight indicated he will continue this matter until October 14 when all Commissioners will be present. . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of June 11, 1986 Chairman Jessner requested amendment to minutes to include the following to page 4, first paragraph, 9th line: delete "at the next meeting," and replace with "as a part of any application,". Commissioner Sharp moves to approve amended June 11th minutes; Suggs seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Jessner, Sharp, Suggs None Covington Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-280 - SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD AND LAMPSON AVENUE - BIXBY RANCH COMPANY Mr. Knight indicated in his staff report, that this matter is a request by Bixby Ranch Company to subdivide the subject property into seven parcels for leasing purposes. The subject property is the Bixby Old Ranch Business Park now under construction and governed by a specific plan. The subject parcel map would include the office complex, power plant, two restaurants, access road. Public Works, Police Department and the Fire Department reviewed the parcel map, however, since this has been a part of the specific plan review process, no department had any comment on the parcel map. This map, according to Mr. Knight, is to satisfy administrative requirements. Therefore, staff recommended approval of Tentative Parcel Map 86-280 subject to conditions noted in the staff report of September 11, 1986. . . 2 Commissioner Sharp requested clarification as to location of 7th Street off-ramp. Knight noted the 7th Street extension is known on the parcel map as Z street. At the point where the map shows Z Street ending, is where the authority of Caltrans takes over. Mr. Knight noted that this map will not alter any of the conditions of the Bixby Specific Plan, does not alter the use, the construction or any of the requirements requested by City. It does allow them to subdivide the property for the purposes of leasing. Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing open. Stuart Honeyman, representative of Bixby Ranch Company, stated that parcel 6 represented that section of the roadway that connects with 7th Street overpass. The small portion of parcel 7 is not an actual ramp to the freeway but is the connection to 7th Street which will allow cars to make a U-turn if necessary. Parcel 1 is the office building, 2 is the power plant, 3 and 4 are the two separate restaurants, parcel 5 is the landscaped triangular piece opposite Lampson, parcel 6 is the roadway that connects to 7th Street and Parcel 7 is a portion of the roadway plus landscaped area. Mr. Knight presented the site plan which clarified those portions owned by Caltrans and those portions owned by the City as part of the 7th Street e~tension. . Responding to Jessner's questions, Mr. Honeyman indicated there is a maximum of 15,000 sq. ft. set aside for the restaurant: 6,000 s.f. for one and 9,000 s.f. for the other, although those square footages are not set. The intent is to have cross easements for both restaurants, i.e., shared parking for the two restaurant sites (that could be addressed in the CC&R's). The landscaping has already been satisfied irrespective of what size dimensions the restaurants are. Bixby Ranch agreed to the conditions set forth in the staff report of September 11th. Commissioner Covington wondered if the zoning that pre-existed and was pre-empted by the specific plan would revert back to the original zoning by cutting the site into parcels. The Commission discussed this fully. Mr. Knight stated the zoning was not changed by the specific plan but the specific plan did overlay and govern the development of the entire parcel on the 18 acre site. Mr. Honeyman felt satisfied that no problem existed; staff concurred. No other members of the audience spoke in favor of the tentative parcel map. . Ms. Adele Clark, resident of Rossmoor on Yellowtail Drive, spoke not in favor nor in opposition to the project. Her concern was with the wording "not specified" in the parcel map. She requested clarification on parcel 5 regarding landscaping. Ms. Clark expressed concern regarding the restaurant lessees, types, authority of the Planning Commission to determine the type of restaurant to be placed on the site, the illumination of the . 3 . site, the height and types of sign for the site. Mr. Knight stated that parcel 5 is part of the landscape plan that has been submitted by the Bixby Ranch Company. It will be maintained as landscaping by Bixby Company. Covington wondered why the wording "not specified" was used rather than "landscape". Mr. Knight indicated that the specific plan had so many details, requirements and restrictions placed within in that the wording "not specified" could cause no problem; the details of the specific plan must be adhered to. Mr. Honeyman stated it might be more accurate to refer to "hardscape" rather than "landscape". There are several utility boxes in that area - concrete and metal - there is very little earth for landscaping on that site. Bixby will plant any earth area that is available. Chairman Jessner requested that the wording in Parcel 5 be changed from "not specified" to "as specified in the landscape plan." Mr. H. also clarified that the restaurant paths are located in close proximity to Seal Beach Boulevard, not close to the residents on Yellowtail Drive. He also stated that once the light standards are in place, a panel will be placed over any lights that intrude upon the nearby residents to direct light away from residents. Residents who experience lighting difficulties may contact Bixby Ranch Company directly. Mr. Knight indicated that no proposals have been received regarding the restaurants or the signs. Both will be in accordance with City code. Ms. Adele Clark asked when the landscaping along the wall will be in place. Mr. Honeyman indicated that no exact date has been set, but typically the landscaping is in place towards the end of completion of the shell. Current schedule for completion of the shell is May, 1987. Mr. Knight, replying to Mr. Covington, indicated that everyone within a 300 ft. residence of the site was noticed, even if they were outside the City boundaries. Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing closed as no others wished to speak in opposition to the tentative parcel map. Mr. Covington requested Resolution #1436 be changed in the 4th whereas, so that the wording following parcel 6 be changed to read: "as specified in landscape plan" and parcel 7 be changed to add: "as specified in site plan". Mr. Covington moves to approve Resolution #1435 as amended, Sharp seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Covington, Jessner, Sharp, Suggs None Perrin Motion Carried . PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE 13-86 - PLAN REVIEW 18-86 - 411 OCEAN AVENUE - PHIL VILJOEN - OWNER/APPLICANT Mr. Knight indicated in his staff report that the variance request is to remodel a nonconforming single family residence without providing the required side yard abutting the proposed front entrance of the dwelling. The property is nonconforming due to a substandard rear yard setback. The garage is located on the rear property line adjacent to a IS-foot alley where a 9-foot . 4 rear yard is required. Mr. Viljoen is remodeling the interior of the residence and relocating the front entrance to the side of the building without providing the full 5 ft. side yard extending two feet on both sides of the entrance. Section 28-2308 of the Code states that in the case of single-leaf doors and stairways, the 5 ft. setback shall extend 2 ft. on both sides of the single- leaf door and stairway entrance or landing. Staff recommended approval of Variance 13-86 and Plan Review 18-86 by adoption of Resolution No. 1437. . Chairman Jessner declared public hearing open. Mr. Phil Viljoen, applicant, presented pictures and artists rendering of his home. The homeowner on the west, Mr. Bud Tillis, has agreed to the modifications as proposed, according to Mr. Viljoen. Mr. Viljoen had no objections to the three conditions noted in the staff report of September 10, 1986. Covington felt that with consistent with making the first condition hold up, that some type of covenant be attached to title of the property so that the fence cannot be rebuilt a day after either parties sell the property. Mr. Knight felt it was appropriate for the applicant to place a covenant on the property, but requiring the neighbor to place a covenant on his title might be a hardship. Mr. Viljoen agreed to a covenant attached to the title of his property. No members of the audience wished to speak in favor nor in opposition to the matter. Chairman Jessner declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Covington moved to approve Resolution #1437 with staff bringing back the amended resolution with wording to the affect that a covenant be placed on title of property that no fence can be constructed 25 feet back from the property line. Mr. Sharp seconds the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Covington, Jessner, Sharp, Suggs None Perrin Motion Carried SCHEDULED MATTERS - PLAN REVIEW 21-86 - 226 6TH STREET - GARDNER Mr. Knight indicated this plan review is a request to allow minor height deviations for a nonhabitable architectural feature. Staff followed procedures shown in staff report and reviewed the applicant's request under criteria shown in section C. Staff visited the site and found that all 3 criteria had been met. Staff recommends this plan review 21-86 be approved. Responding to Commissioner Covington, Ms. Walker stated that the plan review procedure does require notification of property owners within 300 feet and those notices were mailed 10 days prior to the public hearing. . . 5 Mr. William Gardner, 87 Riversea Road, was available to answer any questions. The architect, Mitch Sheltraw, presented a model of the project to the Commissioners. Mr. Sharp moved to approve Plan Review 21-86, Suggs seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Covington, Jessner, Sharp, Suggs None Perrin Motion Carried .,,----" SCHEDULED MATTERS - PLAN REVIEW 20-86 - 2600 WESTMINSTER - ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS DIVISION Chairman Jessner indicated he would abstain from hearing this matter since he was under employ of Rockwell International and turned the chair over to Vice Chairman, Mr. Covington. Mr. Knight indicated this was a request from Rockwell for installation of 37 temporary modular structures. The Planning Commission may approve reasonable requests for temporary buildings. The approval of the temporary trailers is tied into the permanent construction of 157,000 sq. ft. office building for Rockwell. They are looking forward to approval of a large government contract and have to house employees immediately upon approval of this contract. . George Taylor, Supervisor of Facilities, Satellite Systems Division of Rockwell, indicated he has received a copy of the staff report and has no objections to the conditions noted in the report of September 11, 1986. Mr. Taylor circulated pictures of the modular units intended to be used on the site. According to Mr. Knight, there are no specific landscaping requirements for temporary buildings. It was noted that Rockwell has provided much landscaping on their site at the present time. Mr. Knight suggested the addition of landscaping in the form of potted trees for the benefit of employees and surrounding areas. Mr. Taylor indicated he would bring that suggestion forward to his managers and would not object to minimal landscaping as proposed by the Director of Development Services. There were no other comments from the audience. Commissioner Sharp moved to approve Plan Review 20-86; Suggs seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Covington, Sharp, Suggs None Perrin Jessner Motion Carried . . 6 SCHEDULED MATTERS - RESOLUTION #1435 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13-86, A REQUEST TO ALLOW LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (138 1/2 - 140 MAIN STREET Resolution #1435 brought back to reflect action of Planning Commission meeting of September 3, 1986. Commissioner Sharp moves to approve Resolution #1435; Covington seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Covington, Jessner, Sharp Suggs Perrin Motion Carried COMMISSION REQUESTS There were none at this time. " ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean Avenue, requested the Commission investigate the erection of a permanent gate at the 4th Street stub end (entrance to Mr. Watson's residence). After talking to City Engineer it appears a gate is being constructed on a public street, apparently with the City's approval. Mr. Stark felt this was a special favor provided to a resident. Mr. Covington felt the public should have absolute right to access the beach through the stub end streets. Mr. Knight indicated that a public permit has been granted by the Engineering Department to construct this gate. Since this was out of the purview of the Development Services Department, it was suggested by Mr. Knight that the Commission or Mr. Stark direct their comments to the City Manager of City Council. Mr. Covington moved to request Commission to consider requesting staff to obtain from the City Engineer and any other City official a brief summary of the basis on which such a permit was granted, how it happened, why it happened and when it happened. Mr. Knight indicated he would bring up this subject to the City Manager exactly as has been requested. Sharp seconds motion. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Covington, oJessner, Sharp, Suggs None Perrin Motion Carried . Michele Brendel, 204 Ocean, indicated that this matter was brought to the Commission 2 weeks ago. Ms. Brendel spoke to the City Engineer expressing her concern that emergency vehicles cannot access that site. The City Engineer indicated that a code would be provided for emergency vehicles to access the property. Ms. Brendel felt that some of the emergency vehicles might not have the code. Ms. Brendel sent a certified letter to the City Manager requesting a cease and desist order be placed on the construction of the fence and detailing specific questions. This . 7 letter has not yet been answered by the City Manager. The Coastal Commission has been called and no request for construction has been received by them. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS There were none at this time. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission and so ordered by the Chair to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting of September 17, 1986 at 9:25 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. . . '. '. -. NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that did, at their regular meeting Wednesday, October 1, 1986 Chambers, 211 8th Street, Seal the Seal Beach Planning Commission of September 17, 1986, adjourn to at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Beach, California. DATED this 18th day of September, 1986 "'III 1~L:L ) .4~ Director of Development Services FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY cc: News Enterprise Leisure World News Seal Beach Journal