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RESOLUTION NO. 03-4
RESOLUTION NO. 03-4, A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN
REVIEW 03-1, PERMITTING NEW
CONSTRUCTION OF A FREESTANDING
BBQ, FOUNTAIN, AND LIGHT STANDARD
STRUCTURES AND AN IN GROUND FIREPIT
IN THE REAR AND SIDEY ARD SETBACKS
AT 12273 LIGHTHOUSE LANE, SEAL BEACH
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On January 9, 2003, Kent Nasser submitted an application
for Minor Plan Review 03-1. Specifically, the applicant is seeking Architectural Review
of a proposal to construct new built in BSQ, light standard, and fountain structures, as
well as a fire pit, within the rear and side yard setback areas ofthe subject property.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15025(a) and ~ II.S
of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has detennined as follows: The application
for Minor Plan Review 03-1 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 ceIiainty 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 February 5, 2003 to consider the application for Minor Plan Review 03-
1.
Section 4.
The record of the hearing on February 5, 2003 indicates the
following:
(a) On January 9, 2003, Kent Nasser submitted an application for
Minor Plan Review 03-1.
(b) Specifically, the applicant is seeking Architectural Review of a
proposal to construct new built in BBQ, light standard, and fountain structures, as well as
a fire pit, within the rear and side yard setback areas of the subject propeIiy.
(c) The subject property is legally described as Lot 43, Tract 15797,
and is located in the Residential Low Density zone of Old Ranch (Centex Homes
development).
(d) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
o ALL DIRECTIONS: Single Family residential uses in the
Residential medium DenSIty zone (RLD) as pmi of the Old Ranch
residential development constructed by Centex Homes.
(e) The request is to construct a new 32" high, 3 foot wide BBQ
structure within the rear yard setback area of the subject property, in conjunction with the
rear yard landscape and hardscape plan that includes a patio, fountain, and fire pit. The
BBQ and fountam will be located approximately 1 foot from the rear property line, with
the fire pit approximately 3 feet from the side and rear property lines. The proposed
firepit will be in-ground.
(g) The City has received no written responses 111 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:
· Minor Plan Review 03-1, 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 pennits 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 Plw1.
· The proposed development as conditioned complies with all development standards
ofthe Residential Low Density (RLD) Zone.
· The proposed built 111 BBQ, fountain, hght standard, and firepit, as conditioned, are
appropriate to the surrounding 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 03-1, subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Plan Review 03-1 is approved for architectural review at 12273 Lighthouse
Lane, Seal Beach. The proposed project entails the construction of a 32 inch high
freestanding BBQ & bar seating area structure within the rear yard setback area of
the subject property. MPR 03-1 further includes the construction of a fountain and
a light standard not to exceed 6 feet in overall height to be located in the rear yard
setback area, and an in ground firepit to be located 111 the rear and side yard
setback areas.
2. All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved
through MPR 03-1. No portion of the fountain or light standard shall exceed 6
feet in overall height.
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 COlmnission of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of February , 2003
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
Hood, Sharp, Shanks, Deaton, Ladner
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
Whittenberg, ecretary
, anning Commission
David Hood, Ph.D.
Chairperson, Plann1l1g COl , nission