HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 1262 - 1982-06-02
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RESOLUTION NO. 1262
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING
AND RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT ZTA-5-82 DEALING WITH COMPACT CAR PARKING IN
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
WHEREAS, existing zoning regulations only provide for conventional parking
stalls of 9 feet by 20 feet in commercial and industrial zones; and
WHEREAS, during the last 20 years, automobiles have become smaller, lighter
and more fuel efficient; and
WHEREAS, compact cars and subcompact cars now account for over half of new
and used car sales and that percentage is increasing; and
WHEREAS, large jurisdictions, universities and aerospace firms have success
with providing a percent of parking spaces for compact cars; and
WHEREAS, by providing for compact car parking, more :parkirig spaces can be
provided.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve and recommend to City Council adoption of the following zoning
text amendment to read:
"In commercial and industrial zones, up to 25% compact car
parking spaces may be included in the total parking count
subject to staff approval. Each space shall be 8 feet wide
by 16 feet deep, with a 24-foot turning radius. A complete
parking plan must be submitted that is acceptable to staff."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON Wednesday, June 2, 1982 by the following vote:
AYES: Covington, Gilkerson, Goldenberg, Jessner, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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h. rnfan of Plannin Commission
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Secretary to Planning Commission
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