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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1987-07-15 e e - /. ,. !' K , SEAL EACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDI ) Clty Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, California ! f I 2'he 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 project, 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 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, always stating your name and address first. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA July 15, 1987 Next Resolution '1466 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Ro 11 Ca 11 3. Planning Commission Reorganization 4. Consent Calendar A. Plan Revlew 11-87 803 - 805 Electric B. Minutes of June 3, 1987 C. Minutes of June 17, 1987 D. Minutes of July I, 1987 Public Hearings A. Condltlonal Use Permit 6-87 A-112 SurfSlde (Continued from July I, 1987) A request to permit the construction of a storage room 17' x 23' under the existing living room of a nonconforming single family residence for storage of recreationaJ equipment. 5. Resolution #1464 Code Sections: 28-506(7); 28-2503; 28-2504 Environmental Review: This project is categorically exempt from CEQA review (California Administrative Code Section 15301) Applicants: Dean Rasmussen Owner: TEAC Trust, a.k.a. Rasmussen Family Trust B. Variance 6-87 326 12th Street Resolution '1465 A request to add two garage parking spaces and a master bedroom suite to a nonconforming triplex, exceeding the square footage permitted for such an addition without providing the required parking. Code Sections: 28-2407; 28-2500; 28-2501; 28-2502 Environmental Review: This project exempt from CEQA review (California Section 15301) Applicant: Michelle A. Brendel is categorically Administrative Code Owner: Same e Planning Commission Agenda July IS, 1987 Page 2 6. Scheduled Matters 7. Oral Communications from the Audience At thlS tlme, members Of the public may address the Commission regarding any item within the subject matter of the Commission provided that no action may be taken on off- agenda items unless authorized by law. 8. Staff Concerns 9. Commission Concerns 10. Adjournment Agenda Forecast: August 5, 1987 -Condltlonal Use Permit 8-87 12309 Seal Beach Boulevard -Z.LA. 5-86 Disaster Clause -loLA. 1-87 Landscape Requirements for Retail Centers -- - e Seal Beach Planning Commission Meeting of July 15, 1987 The Seal Beach Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, July 15, 1987 at 7:31 p.m. Chairman Jessner led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Also Present: Chairman Jessner Commissioners Rullo, Sharp, Suggs Commissioner Covington arrived approximately 7:40 p.m. Edward Knight, Director of Development Services Pamela Walker, Administrative Aide PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION With the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Jessner suggested this matter be deferred until after the public hearings when Commissioner Covington would be present. Commissioner Sharp so moves, Suggs seconds. AYES: ABSENT: NOES: Jessner, Rullo, Sharp, Suggs Covington None Motion Carried CONSENT CALENDAR Those items on the consent calender were as follows: A. Plan Review 11-87, 803-805 Electric B. Minutes of June 3, 1987 C. Minutes of June 17, 1987 D. Minutes of July 1, 1987 e Chairman Jessner requested item A be removed from the consent calendar; Commissioner Sharp seconds. AYES: ABSENT: NOE S : Jessner, Rullo, Sharp, Suggs Covington None Motion Carried Commissioner Sharp moves to approve consent calendar; Rullo seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Jessner, Rullo, Sharp, Suggs Non Covington Motion Carried Item A. Plan Review 11-87, 803-805 Electric Avenue Mr. Knight explained this request necessitated a plan review process as the subject property is nonconforming due to density, unit size, parking and setbacks. Knight further indicated the request was to approve modifications to an interior wall and ceiling (involving less than 50% of the interior bearing walls) and the addition of a new door, a new patio and planter and a new storage shed. No parking is presently provided for on the site e e which has a code requirement for four covered parking spaces. The remodeling would allow for one on-site parking space where none was originally provided. Staff recommended approval of the plan review subject to two conditions noted in staff report and the deletion of the third condition as inspection revealed the site contained a fence with a gate. Steve Merritt, the applicant, 803-805 Electric, stated the parking space on site would be primarily for the use of the resident at 805 Electric. Chairman Jessner pointed out that street parking was available at that location. Commissioner Covington suggested the parking space on site be permanently designated as such so that no future owner could eliminate. Commissioner Covington moved to approve Plan Review 11-87, subject to both conditions detailed in staff report with the addition of a third condition to state that "on-site parking space must be permanently used as parking"; Sharp seconds. AYES: NOES: Covington, Jessner, Rullo, Sharp, Suggs None Motion carried Chairman Jessner indicated he felt it appropriate to approve this plan review as one parking space would now be provided where none was previously provided and existing street parking was available. e PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6-87, A112 SURFSIDE Mr. Knight indicated this matter was continued from the July 1st meeting during which questions were raised by the Commission with regard to the design of the storage shed. This request was to add a storage room to a nonconforming residence at Al12 Surfside. The Commission's specific concern regarding the proposed storage room centered on the number of windows provided, along with the number of electrical outlets. The applicant indicated the sole purpose of the windows was to allow light into the storage shed but that fewer windows could be used should the Commission feel it more appropriate. Staff recommended adoption of CUP 6-87 with the conditions noted in the staff report. Commissioner Rullo indicated he would abstain from voting on this matter pursuant to direction from City Attorney as a potential for conflict of interest might arise since Mr. Rullo was a Surfside Colony board member. Chairman Jessner reopened the public hearing. Mr. Dean Rasmussen, the applicant, 28611 Banfield, Agoura, indicated he was in full agreement with the conditions noted in the staff report. He further indicated the storage shed would house surfboards, bicycles for 8 children as he owned the home in conjunction with his brother for the purpose of providing beach activities for the two families. Due to the possibility that future homeowners may convert the storage shed into an illegal living unit, Commissioner Covington suggested fewer windows be used, to which the applicant agreed. Commissioner Sharp moved to e 2 . request Commissioner Rullo be allowed to answer general questions as a resident of Surfside; Suggs seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Covington, Jessner, Sharp, Suggs None Rullo Motion Carried Joe Rullo, A48 Surfside, answered the Commission's questions indicating there were existing problems with bootlegged living units in Surfside. He explained when the Surfside board would make a finding, they would transmit a request for enforcement to the City of Seal Beach. As no others spoke in favor nor in opposition to this matter, Chairman Jessner closed the public hearing. After discussion, Commission Sharp requested the storage shed be limited to not more than two windows, to which applicant agreed. Commissioner Sharp moved to approve CUP 6-87 with the stipulation the shed be limited to not more than two windows; Commissioner Covington seconds. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Covington, Jessner, Sharp, Suggs None Rullo Motion Carried e PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE 6-87 - 326 12TH STREET - BRENDEL Knight reported this was a request to add two garage parking spaces and a master bedroom suite to a nonconforming triplex, exceeding the square footage permitted for such an addition without providing the required parking. It was indicated the property is nonconforming due to excess density, inadequate parking, insufficient front and rear yard setbacks and a substandard unit size. The applicant initially requested a minor plan review, but was rejected as the proposed modification did not meet code requirements and therefore was not eligible for the plan review process. The applicant, therefore, requested a variance. Under the proposal, the applicant would be adding two garage parking spaces, however, parking needs would be increased with the addition of a master bedroom suite. e Staff recommended denial of the request as the necessary findings for granting a variance could not be met. Chairman Jessner opened the public hearing. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean, representative of the applicant, stated that the proposal is identical to the adjacent property at 328 12th Street. Variance 6-84 for 328 12th Street was denied by the Commission and subsequently approved by the Council on the basis of hardship. Stark felt that the proper improvements would not have a detrimental impact to the general plan. He stated that proper findings could be met; i.e., 1) that proposed project would be a benefit to the community; 2) that special circumstances did exist as the code requires an unrealistic demand for 3 10x20 parking 3 e spaces on a property that can only provide two; and 3) since the adjacent property is identical to proposed remodeling, no granting of special privilege would occur. To address the commission's concerns regarding potential for future conversion to a separate garage unit, Stark explained there would not be an outside stairway. The connecting stairway would be fully enclosed interior. e Jessner indicated he was a member of Commission when Variance 6- 84 was heard. During the hearings he pointed out, the Commission denied the variance based on law which states that certain findings must exist before a variance may be granted. Jessner indicated the same situation exists in this request. Sharp concurs that sufficient findings for granting a variance cannot be made. Responding to Commissioner Covington, Knight explained that minor enlargement less than 10% can be made subject to three criteria, but since this property is over density of 30 units per acre, three parking spaces must be provided making this request ineligible for a minor plan review. Gary Johnson, 210 4th Street, property owner within 500 ft. of subject property spoke against the variance request. Johnson was concerned with parking and density issues. He felt the long-term effects of granting this variance would be detrimental to Old Town area. Chairman Jessner declared public hearing closed as no others spoke in favor nor in opposition to the matter. Chairman Covington and Mr. Knight discussed other alternatives for the applicant. Knight stated in the case of a triplex, the applicant can make minor structural additional, add parking, add exterior doors, and add balcony or porches. In the case of enlargement up to 10%, the applicant must provide 3 parking spaces. He did point out the Commission has the ability to determine that all feasible parking is provided except where alley access is provided, then one parking space per unit must be required. According to Knight, when property exceeds density of 30 units per acre, as in this instance, parking must be provided at one space per unit. Therefore, merely reducing enlargement would not be enough to qualify under minor plan review process. With that information, Covington recommends denial of Variance 6-87 without prejudice to allow the applicant ability to reapply at a future date; Sharp seconds. AYES: NOES: Covington, Jessner, Rullo, Sharp, Suggs None Motion carried Chairman Jessner indicates there are 10 calendar days from the date of the resolution of denial of Variance 6-87 in which to appeal the recommendation to the City Council. e PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Thanking the Chairman for his leadership and accomplishments while serving as the Chair, Commissioner Sharp nominates Commissioner Covington for Chairman; Suggs seconds. As no further nominees were offered, nominations were closed. 4 e AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Jessner, Rullo, Sharp, Suggs None Covington Motion Carried Commissioner Sharp nominated Commissioner Suggs as Vice Chairman; Jessner seconds. As no further nominees were offered, nominations were closed with the following vote taken: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Covington, Jessner, Rullo, Sharp None Suggs Motion Carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none at this time. STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Knight informed the Commission that Council has considered the Shaddox issue and supported the Planning Commission recommendation. However, staff was directed to look at the possibility of a condominium conversion ordinance that would take care of existing condominiums that are overdensity and provide a vehicle for their conversion. e COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Sharp requests early receipt of August 5th staff report to enable a longer study period on the disaster clause. Commissioner Jessner indicated he would be out of town on the 5th of August and hoped the disaster clause hearing would be continued. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting of July 15, 1987 at 9:30 p.m. g~~- SE M~NUTES A TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION. PLANNING . 5