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RESOLUTION NUMBER 99- +
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW
99-3, PERMITTING THE ENCLOSURE OF A PORTION OF
THE SECOND STORY DECK AREA, RECONFIGURATION
OF EXISTING EXTERIOR STAIRS WITHIN THE REAR
YARD SETBACK AND INTERIOR WALL MODIFICATIONS
TO AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENCE AT 1531 SEAL WAY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOL VB:
Section 1 On March 3, 1999, Mr. JeffNewmaster submitted an application on
behalf of Ms. Virginia Burroughs for Minor Plan Review 99-3 with the Department of
Development Services Specifically, the applicant is proposing to enclose a portion of a balcony,
reconfigure existing exterior stairs, and interior wall modifications to an existing multi-family
residential building at 1531 Seal Way, Seal Beach.
A. Enclosure of a portion of a second story balcony to enclosed living area
(75 square feet), and
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B Reconfiguration of existing exterior stairs within the rear yard setback, and
C Interior wall modifications
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations ~15025(a) and
~II(B) of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows the application for
Minor Plan Review 99-3 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations ~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 April 7, 1999 to consider the application for Minor Plan Review 99-3
Section 4
The record of the hearing on April 7, 1999 indicates the following
A On March 3, 1999, Mr JeffNewmaster submitted an application on behalf
of Ms Virginia Burroughs for Minor Plan Review 99-3 with the
Department of Development Services Specifically, the applicant is
proposing to enclose a portion of a balcony, reconfigure existmg extenor
stairs, and interior wall modifications to an existing multi-family residential
building at 1531 Seal Way, Seal Beach
B. Specifically, the applicant is proposing to add/remodel the following at
1531 Seal Way, Seal Beach.
(I) Enclosure ofa portion ofa second story balcony to enclosed living
area (75 square feet)
(2) Reconfiguration of existing exterior stairs Within the rear yard
setback
(3) Interior wall modifications
C. The subject property is legally described as Orange County Assessor's
Parcel Number 199-093-12 and is located in the Residential High Density
(RHO) Zone of Old Town
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D The subject property is irregular in shape with a lot area of approximately
5,000 square feet (average width is 50 feet and average depth is 100 feet)
E. The subject property is surrounded by a mixture of single family and multi-
family dwellings in the Residential High Density (RHO) Zone
F. As of April I, 1999, staff has received no written responses to its mailed
notice regarding Minor Plan Review 99-3.
Section 5 Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated
in ~4 of this resolution, and pursuant to ~28-2407 of the City's Code, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
A. Minor Plan Review 99-3 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 reduction of square footage and interior modifications will
not increase any nonconforming conditions on the subject property and is
in keeping with the provisions of Section 28-2407(A)(2) of the Code
Section 6 Based upon the foregoing, the Planning CommIssion hereby
approves Minor Plan Review 99-3, subject to the following conditions.
1. Minor Plan Review 99-3 is approved for enclosure of a portion of a second story deck and
reconfiguration of existing stairs and interior walls to a nonconforming four-unit dwelhng
at 1531 Seal Way, Seal Beach
2 The vent screen leading to the garage shall be replaced and shall meet current code
requirements
3 All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through MPR
99-3, except as otherwise changed by conditions of approval
4. Approval from the California Coastal Commission shall be obtained prior to issuance of
building permits by the City of Seal Beach.
5 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the 7110 day of April 1999 by the following vote
AYES: Brow,., I 61fv1( I, ~Oc:\, Lo<:ilY'?on, L.YOr"l
NOES: NDne... '
ABSENT N OYlG
ABSTAIN. None,
Bn M Brown, M D , Chairman
Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
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