HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2008-10-22City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for October 22, 2008
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
II.
AGENDA APPROVAL
III.
By Motion of the Planning Commission, this is the time to:
(a) Notify the public of any changes to the Agenda;
(b) Re-arrange the order of the Agenda; and/or
(c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or
public to request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
IV.
At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission
regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission, provided that the Planning Commission may undertake no action or
discussion unless otherwise authorized by law.
CONSENT CALENDAR
V.
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by
one motion unless prior to enactment, a member of the Planning Commission,
staff, or the public requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.
1. September 2008 Building Activity Report
2. Receive and File: City Council Staff Reports Re: Orange County/Los
Angeles County Boundary Study and Offshore Oil Drilling Issues.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
VI.
3. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2008.
4. Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 08-3, Fire Station 48 Replacement
Project – Review of Document and Provisions of Comments.
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PUBLIC HEARING
VII.
5. Conditional Use Permit 07-3 (Indefinite Extension)
2311 Seal Beach Boulevard (Starbucks Coffee)
Applicant/Owner: David Glassman / Seal Beach, L.L.C.
Request: Indefinite extension of Conditional Use Permit 07-3
allowing a drive-through window, patio seating, and a
24-hour business operation in conjunction with a
Starbucks Coffee Shop.
Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of
Resolution 08-27.
6. Variance 08-2
801 Marvista Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Scott & Jennifer Stevens
Request: To construct an in-ground swimming pool and spa in
the rear yard setback area with a minimum setback
from the rear property line to the waterlines of 2 feet.
A minimum setback of 4 feet from the property line to
the water line is required.
Recommendation: Denial and adoption of Resolution 08-29.
STAFF CONCERNS
VIII.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
X.
To meeting of November 5, 2008, at 7:30 P.M.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission • Agenda of October 22, 2008
2008 Agenda Forecast
Nov 05
CUP 07-7 (Indef. Extension) - 12205 Seal Beach Blvd (Winestyles)
Zone Test Amendment 08-1 – Shared Parking & Other Parking Reductions
Nov 19
Minor Plan Review 08-9 – 729 South Shore Drive
Dec 03
Dec 17
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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Minutes of October 22, 2008
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7 Chairperson Deaton called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
8 Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. The meeting was
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9 held in the City Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
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13 Present: Chairperson Deaton, Commissioners Bello, DeLay, Eagar, and
14 Massa-Lavitt.
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17 Present: Department of Development Services
18 Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner
19 Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
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21 Absent: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
22 Steve Flower, Assistant City Attorney
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AGENDA APPROVAL
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26 MOTION by Massa-Lavitt; SECOND by Bello to approve the Agenda as presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, Eagar, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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35 Chairperson Deaton opened oral communications.
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37 Joyce Parque provided to the Commission copies of a memorandum regarding
38 “Decorum of Public Meetings,” and proceeded to speak on the issue of three-story
39 structures, noting that homes with basements should be considered three-story
40 buildings.
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42 Seth Eaker invited the community to the Main Street Sidewalk Sale to take place this
43 weekend and noted that the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce is working with the City
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44 in organizing a holiday tree lighting event to take place on Friday, November 28. He
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These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting.
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1 then reminded the community of the Annual Holiday Parade to be held on Friday,
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2 December 5. He also commented that the Chamber is happy to have participated in
3 the first Farmers Market event at the Seal Beach Village Center on Tuesday.
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5 Mr. _________ asked if the 25-ft. limit for homes in Old Town is to be measured from
6 driveways or from the lowest grade level. Mr. Olivera explained that the height limit is
7 measured from the natural grade level on flat lots, but for sloped lots the height limit
8 would be measured from the average grade.
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10 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed oral
11 communications.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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15 1. September 2008 Building Activity Report
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17 2. Receive and File: City Council Staff Reports Re: Orange County/Los Angeles
18 County Boundary Study and Offshore Oil Drilling Issues.
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20 MOTION by Massa-Lavitt; SECOND by Bello to approve the Consent Calendar as
21 presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, Eagar, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
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30 3. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2008.
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32 MOTION by DeLay; SECOND by Massa-Lavitt to approve the Meeting Minutes of
33 October 8, 2008, as presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 4 – 0 – 0 – 1
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AYES: Deaton, DeLay, Eagar, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: Bello
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41 4. Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 08-3, Fire Station 48 Replacement Project –
42 Review of Document and Provisions of Comments.
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44 Staff Report
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46 Mr. Olivera delivered the staff report.
(Staff Report is on file for inspection in the Planning
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1 He noted that the City has made a minor revision to the project description
Department.)
2 and explained that originally the MND reflected that the project would include the
3 temporary relocation of the fire station facilities to the City Maintenance Yard at 1776
4 Adolfo Lopez Drive; however, the temporary facilities may be at several sites within the
5 City, including, but not limited to, the City Maintenance Yard. He then noted that,
6 pursuant to CEQA guidelines, the change in the project description is an insignificant
7 modification to the MND and does not require recirculation or extension of the public
8 review period. He then introduced David Carmany, City Manager for the City of Seal
9 Beach for a brief PowerPoint presentation.
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11 Mr. Carmany explained that the system of care that follows when a resident calls 911 is
12 one of the most important city services provided. He stated that as such, the City must
13 provide proper facilities to ensure that this care is promptly and efficiently provided. He
14 indicated that after completing a thorough assessment of the existing facility it was
15 determined that it required complete replacement to bring it up to current Building Code
16 and Fire Authority standards. He added that because the majority of 911 calls are
17 made from Leisure World (LW) it was decided that the current location is the best for
18 erecting the new fire station. Mr. Carmany then explained that because it would not be
19 feasible to operate out of the existing facility during construction of the new fire station,
20 an alternate location would have to be found. Chairperson Deaton asked what the
21 timeline for completion would be. Mr. Carmany stated that the construction contract is
22 to be for 270 days and after receiving bids the City would like to see construction begin
23 in January 2009. He indicated that the new facility will include a community room that
24 will serve as a back-up emergency operations center. He presented the floor plan and
25 described the proposed facilities noting that the property is to be gated and noted that
26 the design reflects an excellent layout that meets all of the Orange County Fire Authority
27 requirements. Mr. Carmany then introduced Battalion Chief J.J. McMasters, the
28 designated point of contact for the Fire Department throughout this process, and
29 thanked him for his participation. Mr. Carmany then stated that tonight Staff will receive
30 comments from the Planning Commission (PC).
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32 Commission Questions/Comments
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34 Chairperson Deaton congratulated Mr. Carmany for receiving input from fire personnel
35 in designing the proposed facility. Mr. Carmany commented that the County Fire Chief,
36 Chip Prager, has stated that he believes this station will set a new standard for fire
37 stations in Orange County.
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39 Commissioner Massa-Lavitt asked about the impacts on the proposed fire station by the
40 bridge widening on the Seal Beach Boulevard/I-405 overpass. Mr. Olivera stated that
41 he does not believe there would be any impacts and if construction begins on time, it
42 will not interfere with the bridge widening activity. Commissioner Massa-Lavitt
43 commented that there is no mention of this in the MND and recommended carefully
44 reviewing the plans for the bridge widening. Mr. Olivera added that he would also await
45 the comments from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
46 Commissioner Massa-Lavitt then asked how Staff could determine there would be no
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1 impacts from the temporary relocation of the facilities if the sites have not yet been
2 identified. She stated that the proposed location(s) of the alternate site needs to be in
3 the MND and should be evaluated for any impacts, particularly if the location is to be
4 within LW. She then referred to Paragraph 2 of Page 3 of the MND and noted that there
5 is no evaluation or discussion of wood grain or materials and recommended that this be
6 done. On Page 4, Paragraph 4, she questioned the text related to no landscaping in the
7 secure portion of the site to be used for personnel and vehicles. Battalion Chief
8 McMasters explained that the area behind the security fence will primarily be for
9 parking, fuel dispensing, and there is no need for landscaping, as it would not be visible
10 to the public. Commissioner Massa-Lavitt suggested having trees for shade. Chief
11 McMasters noted that there is vegetation on the slope behind this area. With regard to
12 project lighting, Commissioner Massa-Lavitt asked if there would be bright klieg lights
13 on the facility. Mr. Carmany stated that the rear of the station would be lit to 1-foot
14 candle brightness during all hours of darkness, and pedestrian scale lighting would be
15 used in the public parking lot. Chief McMasters added that all fire stations try to avoid
16 using lighting that would intrude upon neighboring residences. Commissioner Massa-
17 Lavitt then recommended that the MND site plan show the location of boring holes to
18 provide an idea of the composure of the soil underneath the building.
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20 Commissioner Eagar asked about the location of the storage fuel structure. Mr.
21 Carmany stated that it would be to the rear of the main building. Commissioner Eager
22 agreed with Commissioner Massa-Lavitt’s concerns regarding the widening of the I-405
23 overcrossing impinging upon the fire station facility. He also recommended looking into
24 this. Mr. Carmany stated that the City has coordinated these plans with the OCTA to
25 ensure that emergency vehicles will have access to the bridge during construction and it
26 was agreed that, both during and after construction, the center median will be at grade
27 level and marked in paint, rather than being raised, to allow for fire vehicles to use the
28 median to drive over the bridge.
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30 Chairperson Deaton asked about permeable asphalt and concrete. Mr. Carmany stated
31 that the project will comply in every respect with the new NPDES water quality
32 standards. He emphasized that the rear of the building is basically a functional space
33 and the City chose not to include landscaping to better accommodate service demands
34 and eliminate the need for landscape maintenance in this area. He then noted that
35 because of the weight of the fire vehicles, it is necessary to use concrete for better
36 support, but he would look into whether permeable concrete would work. Chief
37 McMasters commented that he has found the City of Seal Beach to be the strictest
38 when related to NPDES requirements, and does not believe that they would allow runoff
39 issues to develop.
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41 Commissioner DeLay asked if an auxiliary station on the other side of the bridge during
42 the construction phase was considered. Chief McMasters explained that they have
43 considered various locations, but it is difficult to find a place of sufficient size that is
44 close enough to LW to limit any impacts to response times. Commissioner DeLay
45 asked if the proximity to a 50 million gallon reservoir of water would impact the station.
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1 Chief McMasters stated that the reservoir is at grade so the water isn’t going to come up
2 to the fire station, which lies above grade level.
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4 MOTION by Eagar; SECOND by DeLay to Receive and File the Draft Mitigated
5 Negative Declaration 08-3, Fire Station 48 Replacement Project as presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, Eagar, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14 5. Conditional Use Permit 07-3 (Indefinite Extension)
15 2311 Seal Beach Boulevard (Starbucks Coffee)
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17 Applicant/Owner: David Glassman / Seal Beach, L.L.C.
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19 Request: Indefinite extension of Conditional Use Permit 07-3 allowing
20 a drive-through window, patio seating, and a 24-hour
21 business operation in conjunction with a Starbucks Coffee
22 Shop.
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24 Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions, and adoption of Resolution
25 08-27.
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27 Staff Report
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29 Mr. Olivera delivered the staff report.
(Staff Report is on file for inspection in the Planning
30 He provided some background information on this item and noted that the
Department.)
31 applicant last appeared before the Planning Commission (PC) in February 2007, at
32 which time Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 07-3 was granted subject to a 12-month
33 review period. He indicated that Staff has not been made aware of operational issues
34 or problems and Lt. Tim Olson of Seal Beach PD has noted that only one service call
35 was received and was vandalism related. Staff has received no response to the mailing
36 of the notice for this public hearing and recommends approval subject to conditions.
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38 Commissioner Questions
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40 None.
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42 Public Hearing
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44 Chairperson Deaton opened the public hearing.
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1 Keith Glassman, representative for Starbucks, state that he would be pleased to
2 respond to any questions from the PC.
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4 Seth Eaker spoke in support of the indefinite extension of CUP 07-3.
5 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed the public
6 hearing.
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8 Commissioner Comments
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10 None.
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12 MOTION by Bello; SECOND by Eager to approve the Indefinite Extension of
13 Conditional Use Permit 07-3, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 08-27 as
14 presented.
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MOTION CARRIED: 5 – 0
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AYES: Deaton, Bello, DeLay, Eagar, and Massa-Lavitt
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NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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21 Mr. Barrow advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 08-27 begins a 10-day calendar
22 appeal period to the City Council. The Commission action tonight is final and the
23 appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
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25 6. Variance 08-2
26 801 Marvista Avenue
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28 Applicant/Owner: Scott & Jennifer Stevens
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30 Request: To construct an in-ground swimming pool and spa in the rear
31 yard setback area with a minimum setback from the rear
32 property line to the waterlines of 2 feet. A minimum
33 setback of 4 feet from the property line to the water line is
34 required.
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36 Recommendation: Denial and adoption of Resolution 08-29.
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38 Staff Report
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40 Mr. Olivera delivered the staff report.
(Staff Report is on file for inspection in the Planning
41 He provided some background information on this item and noted that the
Department.)
42 plans originally provided with this application show a minimum 3-foot setback, while the
43 application itself describes a 2-3-foot setback. Staff contacted the pool contractor and
44 determined that the correct distance from the rear property line is 2 feet. Should the
45 Planning Commission (PC) decide to approve this Variance, Staff requests that prior to
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1 permits being issued, the applicant submit revised plans reflecting the correct setback
2 distance.
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4 He then stated that Staff is recommending denial of the Variance on two grounds:
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6 1. As submitted, the plan does not conform to the development standards for the
7 Residential Low Density Zone (RLD) Zone, which call for a minimum setback of 4
8 feet from the property line to the water line for in ground swimming pools and spas;
9 and
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11 2. There are no unique physical characteristics to the property where the strict
12 application of the Zoning Code (ZC) is depriving the property of privileges enjoyed
13 by other similar properties in the same vicinity and zone.
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15 Mr. Olivera reviewed the findings for approval of a Variance as shown in Section
16 28-2502 of the Municipal Code and indicated that a number of properties in the vicinity
17 have in-ground swimming pools in the back yard, but the majority of these pools are
18 located on properties that have side-entry garages. He indicated that this is important,
19 since properties with side-entry garages in the RLD Zone only require a 10-foot front
20 yard setback, instead of 18 feet, allowing for a larger backyard and more room for a
21 swimming pool. The few houses with swimming pools and front-entry garages generally
22 have very small pools and/or non-conforming pools. Staff does not believe that the
23 findings for granting a variance can be met and is recommending denial of Variance
24 08-2. He noted that Staff has received no responses to the notice of public hearing for
25 Variance 08-2.
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27 Commissioner Questions
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29 Chairperson Deaton asked if Staff had explained the legal, required rear setbacks to the
30 applicant. Mr. Olivera stated that he had provided this information to the representative
31 from Shoreline Pools when the proposal for the smaller setback was initially presented.
32 He said he had explained that in order to have the smaller setback, a Variance would be
33 required and had noted that there were no findings for granting a Variance in this case.
34 He said he had informed the representative that Staff would, therefore, be inclined to
35 recommend denial. Chairperson Deaton asked how the required setback would affect
36 the pool design. Mr. Olivera stated that it would force the construction of a narrower
37 pool.
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39 Commissioner Eagar asked if the pool could be moved closer to the house. Mr. Olivera
40 stated that this could not be done, as the home has a sliding door opening and Building
41 Code requires at least a 5-foot clearance from any exit/entry to a home.
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43 Commissioner Massa-Lavitt noted that the pool equipment needs to be located a little
44 better on this plan, as the proposed location does not appear large enough to
45 accommodate a 4-foot setback. Mr. Olivera stated that per the Zoning Code (ZC), pool
46 equipment requires only a 1-foot setback, but the heater vent is required to be a
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1 minimum of 4-feet from the property line. Commissioner Massa-Lavitt asked if acoustic
2 wrapping is required for pool equipment. Mr. Olivera stated that it is not required, but
3 mechanical equipment is required to comply with the noise ordinance.
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5 Public Hearing
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7 Chairperson Deaton opened the public hearing.
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9 The applicant, Scott Stevens, clarified with Mr. Olivera that the application had reflected
10 a 2-3-foot setback. Mr. Olivera reiterated that the application described a 2-3-foot
11 setback, but the plans show a 3-foot setback. He said he had explained to the
12 representative that Staff required a hard number rather than an estimated number of
13 feet. Mr. Stevens stated he understands the requirements of the Zoning Code (ZC), but
14 his pool contractor has advised him that Seal Beach is only one of two cities in the
15 county that require a 3-foot rear setback. He stated that his home provides
16 approximately 17 feet or yard from the house to the rear property line and the pool has
17 been designed with only a 9-foot width. He argued that not allowing the additional 1
18 foot of pool area would not allow him to enjoy the same opportunity as his neighbors.
19 Commissioner Massa-Lavitt asked Mr. Stevens if believes he can live with an 8-foot
20 wide pool. Mr. Stevens stated that that would in essence be a lap pool. Chairperson
21 Deaton explained that the PC must make a finding for approval of the Variance and this
22 places them in a difficult position, as it sets a precedent. She asked how many other
23 models like his home would have a similar problem. Mr. Stevens stated he could not
24 respond to this, as his home has a front courtyard and sits farther back on the lot.
25 Commissioner Bello asked if there are other homes in this neighborhood with the same
26 situation. Mr. Olivera stated that in viewing an aerial photograph there do appear to be
27 similar homes that have very small pools, and it appears that at least a couple of them
28 may be nonconforming with regard to rear setbacks. He noted that this neighborhood
29 was developed in the late 50’s and early 60’s and he assumes that some of these pools
30 predate the current ZC. He continued by explaining that cities can require setbacks
31 ranging from 1-5 feet for a number of reasons, such as:
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33 1. To allow adequate space outside a deck area to pull someone who may be
34 drowning out of the pool and onto the deck.
35 2. To prevent existing walls from caving in during the excavation phase of the pool.
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37 Mr. Stevens stated that many of the rear yards with existing pools have an 18-foot
38 depth, compared to his yard, which measures 17 feet deep.
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40 Chairperson Deaton asked if Staff knows how many homes in this neighborhood have a
41 rear yard depth of 17 feet. Mr. Olivera stated that based upon his observations it
42 appears that most of the homes within this area with a front-entry garage have similar
43 sized rear yards. Chairperson Deaton stated that this information should be confirmed
44 in order to determine whether the PC may grant this Variance. Mr. Olivera stated that
45 he is not certain how this would be accomplished, as Staff cannot knock on doors to do
46 this and it is uncertain whether the original plans for these pools remain on file.
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1 Commissioner Massa-Lavitt suggested that Mr. Stevens work with his contractor to
2 determine if the design can be reworked to create a pool with the dimensions he
3 desires.
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5 The contractor, Dan Eshkol, stated that he has constructed 4 pools within this
6 neighborhood in homes with substantially larger yards. He stated that the closest in
7 size to Mr. Stevens’ rear yard measures approximately 20-22 feet. He indicated that he
8 could visit the neighboring homes designated by Staff to get the measurements of their
9 rear yards. Mr. Olivera reiterated that the properties with side entry garages tended to
10 have substantially larger rear yards, and the homes with pools and front entry garages
11 had very small pools. The Commissioners agreed that if Mr. Eshkol wishes to acquire
12 the rear yard measurements for all homes in the area with front entry garages they
13 would be willing to review the information prior to making a determination. Chairperson
14 Deaton stated that this item would be continued to provide the opportunity to acquire
15 this information. She then asked, for Mr. Eshkol’s benefit, that Mr. Olivera quickly
16 review the required findings in order to approve a Variance. Mr. Stevens asked if
17 having a 17-foot rear yard would be considered grounds for granting a Variance. Mr.
18 Olivera explained that if this were not unique to his property it would not be grounds.
19 Mr. Stevens then inquired as to the number of similar homes for which he would have to
20 provide measurements. Mr. Olivera stated that at least 5 measurements of homes with
21 front entry garages similar to Mr. Stevens’ should be provided.
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23 There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Deaton closed the public
24 hearing.
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26 There being no objections, Chairperson Deaton ordered that the public hearing for
27 Variance 08-2 be continued to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting of
28 November 5, 2008.
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STAFF CONCERNS
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32 None.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
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36 Commissioner Massa-Lavitt inquired about the 4-foot wrought iron fence erected
37 between the Boeing parking lot and the Pacific Gateway Center, noting that this creates
38 a circuitous route and she believes it is dangerous, as it allows no opportunity for
39 stacking of cars turning left once they enter the center. She asked that Staff look into
40 this. Mr. Olivera stated that Boeing had stated that they wished to install this fence to
41 remove a dangerous situation. Commissioner Massa-Lavitt said that they have left the
42 wrong drive isle open and need to move the fence back to prevent the problem with
43 stacking of cars.
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45 Chairperson Deaton commented that the City should think forward when approving
46 these types of centers. She stated that there is no way to turn into Starbucks and get
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1 into the drive-through driveway. She added that when exiting the center to make a right
2 onto Westminster Avenue, there is a large trash receptacle structure that obstructs your
3 view of oncoming cars. She noted that there is a similar problem in going through the
4 drive-through at CVS in the Target Center. Mr. Olivera stated that he would look into
5 this matter.
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7 Chairperson Deaton then requested that a discussion of the City of Long Beach
8 proposal for Sea Dip Specific Plan be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Olivera noted
9 that he would be attending a meeting to take place tomorrow night in Long Beach
10 regarding this project. He noted that he would be willing to provide the information to all
11 interested parties. She then asked that Staff provide a brief description of this project.
12 Mr. Olivera stated that the South East Area Development Improvement Plan (SEADIP)
13 basically covers the extreme southeast area of Long Beach, which encompasses The
14 Marketplace, Marina Pacifica, The Bixby Wetlands, and the area along Studebaker
15 Road where the Home Depot project was proposed. He explained that the City of Long
16 Beach has undertaken a comprehensive project to evaluate and revise this plan, which
17 was originally created in the 1970's, before there was a lot of development in that area.
18 Chairperson Deaton inquired about the Home Depot project. Mr. Olivera stated that the
19 California Coastal Commission (CCC) has declared the Environmental Impact Report
20 (EIR) for the project as inadequate, and Home Depot would have to make serious
21 revisions to the EIR in order to move forward. He then stated that he would report back
22 to the PC after attending this meeting on the Seadip Project.
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24 ADJOURNMENT
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26 Chairperson Deaton adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
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29 Respectfully Submitted,
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33 Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
34 Planning Department
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37 APPROVAL
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39 The Commission on November 5, 2008 approved the Minutes of the Planning
40 Commission Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2008. ~_ .
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