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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 98-26 - 1998-08-19 t RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW NO. 98-6, PERMITTING THE ENLARGEMENT OF A REAR BEDROOM AND THE ADDITION OF AN EXTERIOR DECK ON THE UPPER UNIT AT A NONCONFORMING DUPLEX LOCATED AT 1003 SEAL WAY, SEAL BEACH THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE: Section 1. On July 16, 1998, Richard Anderson submitted an application on behalf of Roger and Jerrie Burton for Minor Plan Review 98-6 with the Department of Development Services Specifically, the applicant is proposing to add! remodel the following at 1003 Seal Way, Seal Beach. (a) Enlarge an existing rear bedroom, including a new bath (tub, toilet, sink) and laundry area This proposed modification will add approximately 151 square feet of space to the upper unit. The proposed area of addition is on existing flat roof at second level (b) Additionally, an exterior deck will be added adjacent to another rear bedroom. A doorway will be added the existing bedroom which will allow entry to the deck. The proposed deck is approximately 124 square feet This deck will create a bridge between the main structure of the house and the garage It will not, however, extend over any existing portIOn of the flat roof of the garage Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif Code of Regs ~ IS025(a) and ~ II B of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows The application for Plan Review 98-6 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs 0 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), because the proposal involves a minor alteration in a land use limitation and does not involve either a property in excess of 20% slope or a change m land use or density; and finally, pursuant to o IS061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the approval may have a significant effect on the environment Section 3. A duly noticed hearing was held before the Planning Commission on August 19, 1998 to consider the application for MPR No 98-6 Section 4 The record of the hearing on August 19, 1998 indicates the following: (a) On July 16, 1998, Richard Anderson submitted an application on behalf of Roger and Jerrie Burton for Minor Plan Review 98-6 with the Department of Development Services. (b) Specifically, the applicant is proposing to addl remodel the following at 1003 Seal Way, Seal Beach: (1) Enlarge an existing rear bedroom, including a new bath (tub, toilet, sink) and laundry area This proposed modification will add approximately 1 5 1 square feet of space to the upper unit The proposed area of addition is on existing flat roof at second level (2) Additionally, an exterior deck will be added adjacent to another rear bedroom A doorway will be added the existing bedroom which will allow entry to the deck. The proposed deck is approximately 124 square feet This deck will create a bridge D \My doc:umenIa\Minor Plan ReVI....\98-6 Raolut.llII docILWI09-24-98 . t Planning CammlsslOn ResolutIon No 98-26 Minor Plan Review 98-6, /003 Seal Way Auguot 19, 1998 between the main structure of the house and the garage It will not, however, extend over any existing portion of the flat roof of the garage (c) The subject property is legally described as Orange County Assessor's Parcel Number 199-104-15 and is located in the Residential High Density zone of Old Town. (d) The subject property is rectangular in shape with a lot area of 2,700 square feet (30.0' x 90'). (e) The subject property is surrounded by a mixture of single family and multi- family dwellings in the Residential High Density zone (RHO). (t) As of August 12, 1998, staff has received no written responses to its mailed notice regarding Minor Plan Review 98-6. Section 5 Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in ~ 4 of this resolution, and pursuant to 0 ~ 28-2407 of the City's Code, the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows (a) Minor Plan Review 98-6 is consistent with the provisions of the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan, which provides a "high density residential" designation for the subject property and permits single- and multi-family residential uses The use is also consistent with the remaining elements of the City's General Plan as the policies of those elements are consistent with, and reflected in, the Land Use Element Accordingly, the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan (b) The proposed interior wall modification will not increase any nonconforming conditions on the subject property and is in keeping with the provisions of Section 28-2407 A.2 fofthe Code (c) The building and property at 1003 Seal Way are adequate in size, shape, topography and location to meet the needs of the proposed use of the property (d) Required adherence to applicable building and fire codes ensure there will be adequate water supply and utilities for the proposed use Section ~ Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Minor Plan Review 98-5, subject to the following conditions 1. Minor Plan Review 98-6 is approved for the structural addition/ remodel family dwelling on the upper floor at 1003 Seal Way, Seal Beach 2 All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through MPR 98-6. 3. This Minor Plan Review shall not become effective for any purpose unless an "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been signed by the applicant in the presence of the Director of Development Services, or notarized and returned to the Planning Department, and until the ten (l0) day appeal period has elapsed PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 19th day of August, 1998 by the following vote 9~ Resolulloo Page 2 . AYES: Commissioners NOES: Commissioners ABSENT. Commissioners ABSTAIN' Commissioners ~Whij_\_- U~ng Commission Planmng CommISSIOn ResolutIOn No 98-26 Minor Plan RevIew 98-6, /003 Seal Way August 19, 1998 Cutuli, Hood, Larson and Lyon None None Brown David C Hood, Vice-Chao Planning Commission 98-6 ReoolutlOll Page 3