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RESOLUTION NUMBER 1455
(AMENDED)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1-87, A REQUEST
TO ESTABLISH THE ANCILLARY SERVICES
TO BE PERMITTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
EXISTING HOTEL USE (212 FIFTH STREET)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, on January 12, 1987, the Seal Beach City Council
adopted Ordinance Number 1238 establishing hotels as a
permitted use in the C-2 zone, and as a conditionally
permitted use in the RHD zone when lawfully existing on
January 1, 1987, and a conditional use permit is
granted on or before January 1, 1988; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 1987, Marjorie Bettenahusen submitted
an application for Conditional Use Permit 1-87; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting the Planning Commission to
determine the ancillary services to be permitted in
conjunction with the existing hotel use. Specifically,
the applicant has proposed the following:
a. Outdoor gatherings for not more than one hundred
(100) persons, provided that valet parking service
and at least fifty (50) off-site parking spaces
are provided. Food and drink may be served.
Amplified music shall be prohibited.
b. Indoor gatherings for not more than thirty (30)
persons, provided that at least 10 off-site
parking spaces are provided. Food and drink may
be served.
c. Visits to the Inn by travel agents and others for
promotional purposes. Food and drink may be
s e r v ed .
d. Food service for hotel guests.
e. Sale of flowers and sundries to guests and
visitors.
f. Alcoholic beverages shall not be served; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is a rectangular parcel containing
approximately 17,625 square feet, with 150 feet of
frontage on Fifth Street and 117.5 feet of frontage on
Central Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the surrounding land uses and zoning, on all sides,
are a conforming and non-conforming mixture of single
and multiple family dwellings in the RHD (Residential
High Density) zone; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on March 18,
1987, at which time the Planning Commission approved
CUP 1-87 subject to fifteen (15) conditions; and
WHEREAS, one condition of approval was that the term of CUP 1-87
wo u 1 d be for 0 n e (1) yea r, aft e r w h i c h t i met h e
Planning Commission could extend the permit
i n de fin it e 1 y pro v i d ed t hat a 11 co n d i t ion s 0 f a p pro val
had been satisfied; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Wednesday, March 16, 1988, to consider the
extension of CUP 1-87; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
1. With appropriate conditions attached, approval of
this request will not adversely affect the
surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed uses will not adversely affect the
General Plan or the community in general.
3. All conditions of approval imposed on March 18,
1987 have been satisfied.
NOW, THE REF 0 R E, BEl T RES 0 LV EDt hat the P 1 ann i n g Co mm i s s ion 0 f
the City of Seal Beach does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit
1-87 subject to the following conditions:
1. Ancillary services offered by the Seal Beach Inn shall be
limited to the following:
a. Food service for hotel guests, and hors d'oeuvres and
non-alcoholic drinks for special events.
b. Indoor gatherings for not more than thirty (30)
persons.
c. Outdoor gatherings for not more than one hundred (100)
persons.
d. Visits to the Inn by travel agents and other for
promotional or community purposes.
2. Outdoor gatherings at the Inn shall take place between th.e
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m..
3. Outdoor gatherings shall be limited to four (4) per month.
4. There shall be no amplification equipment used in
conjunction with gatherings or events.
5. Food preparation services shall be provided for guests and
special events only; the Inn shall not extend catering
service to the general public.
6. Neither this Conditional Use Permit, nor any future CUP,
shall be granted to approve the service of alcoholic
beverages by the Seal Beach Inn.
7. The Inn shall maintain a minimum of forty (40) off-site
parking spaces. Evidence of these spaces, in the form
of written agreements, shall be provided to the City
annually.
8. Events shall take place only at such times when, as shown by
written agreements, parking is available on or off-site at a
rate of one (I) space for each three (3) guests.
9. Valets may be used to assist with patron parking in lots
within 800 feet of the Inn. Shuttle service shall be
provided when lots greater than 800 feet away are utilized.
10. Bus parking, when necessary, shall be provided in contract
lots only. All loading and unloading of buses shall take
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11. The on-site parking area shall be maintained exclusively
for vehicle parking. No events shall take place in the on-
site parking area.
12. The sole exception to Condition 11 shall be wedding
ceremonies, which shall be subject to all other conditions
listed herein. Immediately upon the conclusion of a wedding
ceremony, the courtyard area shall be cleared and reverted
to parking area. Use of the on-site parking area for
wedding ceremonies all be limited to the hours of
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
13. The number of guest room at the Inn shall be limited to
twenty-three (23).
14. The Fire Department shall inspect the pool area for
occupancy load and exits, and shall make recommendations
regarding exiting from the pool area.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 16th day of
March, 1988, by the following vote:
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