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RESOLUTION NUMBER /~SI
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH APPROVING VARIANCE 9-86 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 17-86. TO ALLOW THE USE OF A 34 FOOT LONG, TANDEM
STYLE GARAGE WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A TWO-STORY ENCROACH-
MENT INTO THE FIVE-FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK, IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A REQUEST FOR A MAJOR EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
WHEREAS,
applications for Variance 9-86
Permit 17-86 were duly filed
Sneden, on May 9, 1986; and
and Conditional Use
by Keith and Mar1is
WHEREAS, the applicants specifically requested permission to
construct a major expansion/remodel of an existing,
non-conforming single-family residence, which would
include the use of a substandard, 34-foot long, tandem-
style, two-stall garage which would encroach two feet
into the five-foot rear yard setback, along with a
second story balcony that would encroach six inches
into the front yard setback; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located at the northeast corner
of Landing Avenue and 15th Street (3g2 15th Street);
and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned RMD (Residential Medium
Density) as are all surrounding properties, which also
are developed with single family residences; and
WHEREAS,
the subject property and
insufficient living area
parking; and
use are nonconforming due to
and insufficient off-street
WHEREAS, the' applicants' proposed improvements would add 1172
sq. ft., resulting in 1916 sq. ft. of living area, well
in excess of the 95g sq. ft. minimum requirement; and
WHEREAS, the applicants' proposed extension of the existing
garage to create a 34-foot long, tandem-style, two-
stall garage, would provide the required two off-street
covered parking spaces for their two compact size
automobiles; ~nd
WHEREAS, alternative designs were explored and reviewed duly
noticed at Planning Commission public hearings held on
July 2, July 16 and August 6, 1986, and were found to
be less practical and of poorer aesthetic quality than
the applicants' proposal; and
WHEREAS, the applicants' agreed to reduce the width of the deck
off the proposed second floor family room by six
inches, thus complying with the front yard setback
standard for such decks; and
WHEREAS, no opposing testimony was received at duly noticed
public hearings held July, July 16 and August 6, 1986;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
1. Approval of the requested Variance and Conditional
Use Permit would not adversely affect the General
Plan.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER
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2. Due to the unique and special circumstances of the
subject lot, including the fact that it is the
only such reverse-corner lot containing such
existing improvements on an unusually small
(58'x58') site, the strict application of the
development standards of the RMD Zone would
deprive the subject property owner of the ability
to construct a major remodel/expansion to their
home, as other property owners in the same
vicinity and zone may construct.
3. Due to the unique shape and size of this unusual
reverse corner lot and the unique manner in which
it is presently developed, approval of the
requested Variance and Conditional Use Permit are
based on the determination that the applicants'
proposal is the best overall design approach from
functional and aesthetic perspectives, to
accomplish the maximum feasible development of
this lot. It is also determined that the use of
two compact sized parking spaces in a tandem style
garage is not a special privilege for the subject
property owner, since such a parking arrangement
is part of a comprehensive design solution to a
very unique parcel which is unlike any other
residential lot in the City, and which therefore
necessitates the use of such an unusual off-street
parking arrangement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does
hereby approve Variance 9-86 and Conditional Use Permit 17-86,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the development of the subject site shall conform to
the site and floor plans submitted by the applicant and
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on August
6, 1986, with the following exception:
a. The deck off the second floor family room, facing 15th
Street shall be reduced in width sufficiently to extend
to a minimum of 18 feet from the front (15th Street)
property line.
2.
That approval of Variance 9-86 and CUP 17-86 shall
one year following adoption of Resolution Number
unless building permits have been granted
improvements defined in condition number one, and
active.
expire
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RESOLUTION
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PASSED,
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 1-3~
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