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ORIGiNAL
RESOLUTION NUMBER 03-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW
03-13, APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED ADDITION TO AN
EXISTING TWO-STORY CABANA HOME AT 91 RNERSEA,
SEAL BEACH
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
SectIon 1. On September 29, 2003, Laurence WIllIams ("The Applicant")
filed an application and Minor Plan Review 03-13 WIth the Department of Development
Services. Through MPR 03-13, the applicant seeks architectural review approval for an addItion
to an existing 2-story cabana to be constructed at 91 Riversea, Seal Beach.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. 9 15025(a) and 9II.B of the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staffhas determined as follows: The application for Minor Plan
Review 03-13 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California EnVIronmental
Quality Act pursuant to 14 CalIf. Code of Regs. 9 15303 NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES (a) single-family resIdences not in conjunction
with the building of two or more such units. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family
resIdences may be constructed or converted under this exemption. 9 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 November 5,2003 to consider the application for Minor Plan Review 03-13.
SectIOn 4.
The record of the hearmg on November 5, 2003 indicates the
following:
(a) On September 5, 2003, Laurence Williams filed an application with the
Department of Development Services for Minor Plan Review 03-13.
(b) The applicant is requesting architectural review of a proposed addition to
an existing 2-story cabana to be located within the Seal Beach Trailer Park at 91 Riversea.
(c) The subject lot IS located within the Seal Beach Trailer Park and is
surrounded on three sides by residential uses within the Park and to the west by the San Gabriel
RIver.
(d) The City received no comments, wntten or other, responding to the notices
of the hearing on MPR 03-13.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contamed in the record, including those stated in
94 of this resolution, and pursuant to 9928-2319 of the City's Code, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
(a) Mmor Plan ReVIew 03-13 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 trailer 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 property at 91 Riversea is adequate in size, shape, topography and
location to meet the needs of the proposed use of the property.
(c) Required adherence to applicable bUIldmg and fire codes ensure there will
be adequate water supply and utilities for the proposed use.
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MPR 03-13 91 Rlversea Road
November 5, 2003
(d) The proposed use will be compatible with surrounding uses and the
community in general, because the style, height and bulk of the proposed structure, is consistent
with surrounding residential uses.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Minor Plan Review 03-13, subject to the following condItions:
1. MInor Plan ReVIew 03-18 is approved for an addition to an existing two-story cabana located
at 91 RIversea, Seal Beach, measuring approximately 1944 square feet, including
approximately 62.5 square feet to the 2nd story.
2. The exterior of the cabana shall be constructed of stucco, or one (1) hour fire-rated material
shall be installed under wood siding.
3. Approval shall be subject to compliance with all applicable portions of Title 25 of the
California Administrative Code and the Umform BUIlding Code.
4. The overall structure shall provide a mInImUm setback of three (3 ') feet from side traIler
space lines as designated in the map of the Seal Beach TraIler Park for all sides of the lot
which do not face a street.
5. All construction shall be in substantial complIance WIth the plans approved through Minor
Plan Review 03-13.
6. 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 5th day of November 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
NOES: Commissioners:
None
ABSSENT: Commissioners: None
Whittenberg, Secretary
Plannmg Commission
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