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RESOLUTION NUMBER 03-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW
03-7, APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
A TWO-STORY CABANA HOME AT 24 COTTONWOOD
LANE, SEAL BEACH
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On November 14, 2002, Joe and Antonio DeBernardo ("The
Applicant") filed an application and Minor Plan ReVIew 03-7 with the Department of
Development Services. Through MPR 03-7, the applicant seeks architectural review approval for
a 2 story cabana to be constructed at 24 Cottonwood Lane, Seal Beach.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15025(a) and ~ n.B of the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staffhas determined as follows: The application for Minor Plan
Review 03-7 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 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 smgle-family residences
maybe constructed or converted under this exemption. ~ 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 May 21,2003 and continued to June 4,2003 to consider the application for Minor Plan
Review 03-7.
Section 4.
indicates the following:
The record of the hearings on May 21,2003 and June 4t\ 2003
(a) On November 14, 2002, Joe and Antonio DeBernardo filed an application
with the Department of Development Services for Minor Plan Review 03-7.
(b) The applicant is requesting architectural review of a proposed 2 story
cabana to be located within the Seal Beach Trailer Park at 24 Cottonwood Lane.
(c) The subject property 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, written or other, responding to the notices
of the hearing on MPR 03-7.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in
~ 4 of this resolution, and pursuant to ~~ 28-2319 of the City's Code, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
(a) Minor Plan Review 03-7 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 ofthe 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 24 Cottonwood Lane is adequate in size, shape,
topography and location to meet the needs of the proposed use of the property.
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MPR 03-7 - 34 Cottonwood Lane
June 4, 2003
(c) Required adherence to applicable building and fire codes ensure there wIll
be adequate water supply and utilities for the proposed use.
(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 surroundmg residential uses.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning CommIssion hereby
approves Minor Plan Review 03-7, subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Plan Review 03-7 is approved for a two-story cabafia located at 24 Cottonwood Lane,
Seal Beach.
2. A life safety sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the trailer and cabafia m
accordance with the reqUIrements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association,
Section No. 13D.
3. The exterior of the cabafia shall be constructed of stucco, or one (1) hour fire-rated material
shall be installed under wood siding.
4. Approval shall be subject to compliance with all applIcable portions of Title 25 of the
California Administrative Code and the Uniform Building Code.
5. 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.
6. All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through Minor
Plan Review 03-7.
7. The applicant shall have a survey completed which locates one ofthe interior trailer lot line
boundaries and location ofthe existing trailer. This survey shall be submitted to the City for
review before any building permit shall be obtamed.
8. 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 ofthe 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 4th day of June 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hood, Sharp, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks
NOES: Commissioners None
ABSENT: Commissioners None
DaVId Hood, PhD., Chairm
Planning Commission
e Whittenberg, Secretary
Planning Commission
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