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RESOLUTION NO. 03-17
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW
03-5, PERMITTING NEW CONSTRUCTION OF
A FREESTANDING BBQ IN THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK AT 3600 WISTERIA STREET, SEAL
BEACH
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On April 8, 2003, David Hood submitted an application for
Minor Plan Review 03-5. SpeCIfically, the applicant is seekmg Architectural Review of a
proposal to construct new bUIlt in BBQ withm the side yard setback area of the subject
property.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15025(a) and ~ II.B
of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows: The applIcation
for Minor Plan Review 03-5 is categorically exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CalIf. Code of Regs. ~ 15303 (New
ConstructIOn), because it involves the construction of an accessory structures; 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 hearing was held before the Planning
CommissIOn on May 7,2003 to conSIder the applIcation for Minor Plan Review 03-5.
Section 4.
The record of the hearing on May 7, 2003 indicates the
followmg:
(a) On April 7, 2003, David Hood submitted an application for Mmor
Plan Review 03-5.
(b) Specifically, the applicant is seeking Architectural ReVIew of a
proposal to construct new built in BBQ structures wIthin the side yard setback area of the
subject property.
(c) The subject property is described as 217-121-11, and is located m
College Park East.
(d) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
o North, South and West: Single Family reSIdential uses in the Residential
Low Density zone (RLD).
o East: The Bolsa Chica Channel and existing residential housing in the City
of Garden Grove
( e) The request is to construct a new 46" high, 14 foot long BBQ
structure within the side yard setback area of the subject property, in conjunction with the
rear yard landscape and hardscape plan.
(f) The CIty has received no written responses in opposition this
minor plan review request.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those
stated in ~ 4 of this resolution, and pursuant to ~~ 28-1158 of the City's Code, the
Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
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Planlllng CommISSIOn ResolutIOn No 03-17
Ml1lor Plan RevIew 03-5 3600 Wlsterza Street
May 7. 2003
a. Minor Plan Review 03-5, as conditioned, is consIstent with the provisIOns of the Land
Use Element of the City's General Plan, which provides a "Residential low Density"
designation for the subject property and permits the proposed development, subject to
approval of a Minor Plan Review. 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 development as conditioned complies with all development standards
of the Residential Low Density (RLD) Zone.
c. The proposed built in BBQ, as conditioned, is appropriate to the surroundmg
neighborhood, as several similar structures have been approved in the past.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Minor Plan Review 03-5, subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Plan Review 03-5 is approved for archItectural review at3600 Wisteria
Street, Seal Beach. The proposed project entaIls the constructIOn of a 46 inch
high freestanding BBQ structure within the side yard setback area of the subject
property.
2. All construction shall be m substantial compliance with the plans approved
through MPR 03-5.
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 ih day May 2003 by the followmg
vote:
AYES: Commissioners
Sharp, Ladner, Deaton, Shanks
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Hood
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Mac Cummins, Secretary
Plannmg Commission
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