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RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW NO
98-2, PERMITTING THE INTERIOR WALL MODIFICATIONS AT
A NONCONFORMING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING LOCATED
AT 221 CENTRAL AVE, SEAL BEACH
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE.
Section 1. On February 23, 1998, Ronald H. Suess (the "Applicant") filed an
application with the Department of Development Services for Minor Plan Review 98-2 Through
this request, the applicant is seeking to modifY existing interior (partition) walls Specifically, the
applicants are proposing to remodel the existing master bath, service porch and family room at
221 Central Avenue, Seal Beach. No exterior walls or dimensions are to be altered
Section 2 Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs ~ 15025(a) and ~ II B of the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staffhas determined as follows. The application for Plan Review
98-2 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to 14 Calif Code of Regs ~ 15301 (Existing Uses), because it involves the negligible
expansion of an existing use; pursuant to ~ 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 in land use or density, and finally, 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 hearing was held before the Planning Commission
on March 18,1998 to consider the application for MPR No 98-2.
Section 4.
The record of the hearing on March 18, 1998 indicates the
following
(a) On February 23, 1998, Ronald and Barbara Suess submitted an
application on for Minor Plan Review 98-2 with the Department of Development Services
(b) The applicants are seeking to modifY existing interior (partition)
walls Specifically, the applicants are proposing to remodel the existing master bath, service
porch and family room at 221 Central Avenue, Seal Beach. No exterior walls or dimensions are
to be altered.
(c) The subject property is legally described as Orange County
Assessor's Parcel Number 199-021-16 and is located in the Residential High Density zone of Old
Town.
(d) The subject property is a parallelogram in shape with a lot area of
3,750 square feet (37.5' x 100')
(e) The subject property is surrounded by a mixture of single family
and multi-family dwellings in the Residential High Density zone (RHO).
(f) As of March 11, 1998, staff has received no written responses to its
mailed notice regarding Minor Plan Review 98-2
Section 5 Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in
~ 4 of this resolution, and pursuant to ~~ 28-2407, 28-2503 and 28-2504 of the City's Code, the
Planning Commission hereby finds as follows
(a) The granting of Minor Plan Review 98-2 is consistent with the
provisions of the General Plan which indicate the subject property is to be used for high density
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residential purposes, which includes legally nonconforming residential buildings.
(b) The building and property at 221 Central Ave are adequate in size,
shape, topography and location to meet the needs of the proposed use of the property.
(c) Required adherence to applicable building and fire codes ensure
there will be adequate water supply and utilities for the proposed use
(d)
existing exterior walls
The proposed remodeling will entail no structural adjustment to
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Minor Plan Review 98-2, subject to the following conditions:
1 Minor Plan Review 98-2 is approved for the interior structural modification of the family
dwelling at 221 Central Ave, Seal Beach
2 All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through MPR 98-
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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 (10) 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 181h day of March 1998 by the following vote
AYES Commissioners
Brown, Hood, Larson, Law, Yost
NOES Commissioners
ABSENT' Commissioners
B . Brown, M D , Chairman
Planning Commission
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