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RESOLUTION NO. 1130
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING VARIANCE
V-3-78 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING
STRUCTURE IN A PORTION OF A SIDEYARD SETBACK
EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT FOR
AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, an Application was duly filed by Robert Hirsch, a partner in
the Rossmoor Park Apartments, 425 South Fairfax Ave., Los
Angeles, for Variance V-3-78; and
WHEREAS, the property is described as the Rossmoor Park Apartments,
12200 Montecito Road, Seal Beach. (Legal description on file);
and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to construct a parking structure in a portion
of a sideyard setback, exceeding the maximum height permitted
for an accessory structure; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding
the application:
1. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect
the General Plan because the use of the site, as a high
density residential development, is consistent with the
General Plan designation for the site.
2. The strict application of the zoning ordinance would deprive
this property of privileges enjoyed by other property
owners in the same vicinity and zone because (a) without
the additional parking this development could not be
converted into condominiums and all the adjoining properties
are condominiums, (b) the site is presently developed and
restricted in size so that there is very limited space for
additional on-site parking, (c) the property is located
in a developed area and there is no additional property
that could be used to provide more parking for this project,
and (a) another development in the immediate area was
granted a variance to allow encroachments into yards and
relief from the height limitations contained in the zoning
ordinance.
3. The granting of the variance does not constitute a grant
of speci'al privilege because the parking structure will
be placed in a sideyard that is peesently occupied by
carports and the height requirement is imposed by the
Fire Department so that all of their safety vehicles will
be able to pass through the parking structure at the lower
level.
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4. The parking structure will be Built at the property line
where the existing carports are presently located.
5. The height of the parking structure at 19 feet will provide
the Fire Department with the necessary clearance for
emergency vehicles since the lower level of the structure
will be depressed approximately four feet below grade to
lessen the visual impact of the structure.
6. The zoning ordinance requirement for covered parking
increases the height of the parking structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Seal Beach does hereby approve Variance V-3-78 subject to the approval
of Conditional Use Permit CP-2-78 and Tentative Tract Map 10295.
PASSED AND APPROVED on April 5, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES: Lanning, Knapp, Ripperdan
NOES: Cook, Covington
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