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RESOLUTION NUMBER 1362
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING ZTA 1-85, AMENDING
SECTION 28-801 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
IN ORDER TO ALLOW OPTIONAL LOCATIONAL PLACEMENT
OF THIRD STORIES ON LOTS WITH WIDTHS OF 37.5 FEET
OR MORE ALONG SEAL WAY.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1984, Mr. Chi Krede11 requested that the
Planning Commission study and possibly amend Section 28-801(6)
of the Seal Beach Municipal Code as it pertains to lots of
37.5 feet or greater located along Seal Way; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1985, staff reported to the Planning Commission
the conditions whi'ch"exis,t"along the Seal Way Boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the Seal Way alleyway
experiences what is commonly called "Canyon Effect" caused by
the construction of third stories in close proximity to each
other; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that a string1ine provision could limit the
placement of proposed third stories in such a way so as to not
allow the obstruction of view of existing three story buildings
which are located adjacent to the subject property; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the total amount of square footage allow-
able for new third'stories would not exceed those built under
the present code; and
WHEREAS, Seal Way is a unique and easily distinguished portion of Seal
Beach to which the locational placement of third stories does
not cause any negative or visual aesthetic impacts; and
WHEREAS, ZTA 1-85 does not negatively impact the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, ZTA 1-85 will not cause any significant environmental impacts
as determined by Negative Declaration 1-85; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 1985, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
on ZTA-1-85.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve ZTA 1-85.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Sea 1 Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 6th day of February
, 1985, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Covington, Hunt, Jessner, Ripperdan
NOES: Commissioners: Perrin
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
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Chairman ~e Planning Commission