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RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH DENYING HEIGHT Y ARIATION NO. 98-
2, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A CUPOLA IN EXCESS OF THE
MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT
519 OCEAN AVENUE
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THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE
Section 1. On April 23, 1997, Alan Harbour submitted an application for
Height Yariation 98-2 The applicant is requesting to construct a non-habitable architectural
feature in excess of the 25 foot maximum height limit in conjunction with the construction ofa
new single-family dwelling at 519 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach Specifically, the applicant is
proposing to construct an open (no walls) cupola four (4') above the allowable height limit
Section 2 Pursuant to 14 Calif Code of Regs ~ 15025(a) and ~ II A ofthe
City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows' The application for Height
Yariation No 98-2 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to 14 Calif Code of Regs. ~ 15303(a) (New Construction of Small
Structures), because the application is for the construction of three (3) or less single family
dwellings in an urbanized area, ~ 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) because the
request is for a minor alteration in land use limitations in an area with an average slope ofless
than 20% and no changes in land use or density are involved; and, pursuant to ~ 15061(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 public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on April 22, 1998 to consider the application for HV 98-2 At the public heanng the
applicant spoke in favor of the request with one person speaking in opposition
Section 4
The record of the hearing on April 22, 1998 indicates the following
(a)
Height Yariation 98-2
On April 23, 1997, Alan Harbour submitted an application for
(b) The applicant is requesting to construct a non-habitable
architectural feature in excess of the 25 foot maximum height limit in conjunction With the
construction of a new single-family dwelling at 519 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach Specifieally, the
applicant is proposing to construct an open (no walls) cupola four (4') above the allowable height
limit.
(c) The subject property is legally described as Orange County
Assessor's Parcel Number 199-031-34 and is located at the northwest comer of Ocean Avenue
and 6tJo Street
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square feet (25' x 110')
The subject property is rectangular in shape with a lot area of2750
(e) The subject property is surrounded on all sides by a mixture of
single family and multi family residential uses in the Residential High Density zone (RHO)
(f) As of April 14, 1998, staff has received no responses to Its
mailed/published notice regarding Height Variation 98-2
Section 5 Based upon the evidence in the record, including the facts stated in
~ 4 of this resolution and pursuant to ~ 28-2317(4) of the City's Code, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows
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(a) Height Variation 98-2 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 subjeet property and permits single 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 cupola is not appropriate for the character and
integrity of the surrounding neighborhood No purpose is served, other than architectural, for the
proposed architectural projection The potential loss of some views due to the height of the
proposed structure is not offset by any benefit derived from the structure
Section 6
Height Variation 98-2.
Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the 6th day of May 1998 by the following vote'
AYES: Commissioners
Brown, Hood, Larson, Law, Yost
NOES' Commissioners
ABSENT' Commissioners
ee Whittenberg, Secretary
lanning Commission .
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