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RESOLUTION NUMBER 04-3
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONE 04-1, DESIGNATING
THE PROPERTY AT 308 7TH ST. TO BE CONSISTENT WITH,
AND TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN, THE RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On December 13, 2003, Chris Verhulst (the "Applicant") filed an
application with the Department of Development Services for Residential Conservation Overlay
Zone 04-1 and Conditional Use Permit 04-2 to the operate a Bed and Breakfast facility at the
property located at 308 7th St and be designated within the Residential Conservation Overlay
(RC) zone.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations 915305 and 9II(B)
of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined as follows: the application for
Residential Conservation Overlay Zone 04-1 for the proposed interior remodeling is
categorically exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant
to 14 California Code of Regulations 915301 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations),
because the proposal involves a negligible expansion of an existing use; pursuant to 915305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), because the proposal involves a minor alteration in
land use limitation and does not involve either a property in excess of 20% slope or a change in
land use or density.
Section 3. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on January 21, 2004, to consider the application for Residential Conservation
Overlay Zone 04-1. No written evidence was submitted for or against the project, and at the
public hearing members of the audience spoke both in favor and against the proposal.
Section 4.
The record of the hearing of January 21, 2004 indicates the
following:
(a) On December 17, 2004, Chris Verhulst submitted an application for
Residential Conservation Overlay Zone 04-2 with the Department of Development Services.
(b) Specifically, the property is designated within the Residential High
Density (RHD) Zone. Concurrently, the applicant is also requesting to operate a Bed and
Breakfast facility in a Residential Conservation Overlay (RC) Zone through Conditional Use
Permit 04-2. This zone change would designate the subject property within the Residential
Conservation Overlay (RC) Zone.
(c) The subject property contains approximately 5,875 square feet.
(d) The subject property is described as Orange County assessor's parcel
number 043-111-22 & 23.
(e) The subject property contains an existing residential structure that has
been deemed locally significant on a local historic policy statement by the City Council of the
City of Seal Beach.
(g) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
NORTH - Apartments in a Residential High Density (RHD) zone and
Commercial businesses along Pacific Coast Highway in a General
Commercial (C-2) zone.
SOUTH & EAST - various residential developments single family and
multiple family in the ReSIdential High Density (RHD) Zone.
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Planning CommISSIOn ResolutIOn No 04-3
RCOZ 04-1 308 7th St Bed & Breakfast
January 21, 2004
WEST - Businesses including The Pacific Inn and the Bay City Center
in a General Commercial (C-2) zone.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated
in 94 of this resolution and pursuant to 9928-850 - 28-856, 28-2503 and 28-2504 of the City's
Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
. Residential Conservation Overlay Zone 04-1 is consistent with the provisions of the Land
Use Element of the City's General Plan, whIch provides a "Residential" zoning designation
for the subject property and the Municipal Code permits Bed & Breakfast facilities in this
zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. 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.
. The proposed change in use is consistent with surrounding residential and commercial uses.
. The building and property at 308 th St. are adequate in size, shape, topography and location
to meet the needs of the proposed use ofthe property.
. Required adherence to applicable building and fire codes ensures there will be adequate
water supply and utilities for the proposed use.
. This application will help accomplish the following City Goals to help protect the general
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Seal Beach:
· Integrate the preservation of locally significant historic structures into the public
and private land use management and development process.
· Encourage preservation and complimentary new development within the existing
"Old Town" area of the City.
· Preserve diverse architectural styles reflecting the City's history and encouraging
a more livable urban enVIronment.
· Stabilize neighborhoods through the preservation of locally significant historic
structures.
· Encourage the rehabilitation and continued use of existing structures rather than
their demolition.
· Preserve, protect and enhance streetscapes and locally significant historic
structures.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Residential Conservation Overlay Zone 04-1, changing the designation of the subject
property to Residential High Density (RHD) to ReSIdential High Density with a Residential
Conservation Overlay (RHD/RCO).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the 21 st day of January 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
Sharp, Deaton, Eagar, Ladner, and Shanks
NOES: Commissioners
None
ABSENT: Commissioners None
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Ohalrman of the Planning Commission
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Planmng CommIssIOn Resolution No 04-3
RCOZ 04-1 308 7th St. Bed & Breakfast
January 21,2004