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RESOLUTION NUMBER 05-46
ORIGINAL
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN
REVIEW 05-11, APPROVING A BBQ ISLAND AND
ARBOR STRUCTURE IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK
AREA AT 801 MAR VISTA AVENUE, SEAL BEACH
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On August 17, 2005, Scott and Jennifer Stevens ("The
Applicants") submitted an application to the Department of Development Services for Mmor
Plan Review 05-11. Through MPR 05-11, the applicant sought to construct a 48-inch high BBQ
island and an approximately 8- foot high arbor structure in the 5 feet side setback west side
property Imes at 801 Mar Vista Avenue, Seal Beach.
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15025(a) and ~ II.B of the
City's Local CEQA GUIdelines, staffhas determined as follows: The application for Minor Plan
Review 05-11 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 single-family
residences may be 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 sIgmficant effect
on the environment.
Section 3. A duly noticed hearing was held before the Planning Commission
on September 21, 2005 to consider the application for Minor Plan Review 05-11.
Section 4.
The record of the hearing on September 21, 2005 indicates the
following:
(a) On August 17, 2005, Scott and Jennifer Stevens ("The Apphcants") filed
an application for Mmor Plan Review 05-11 WIth the Department of Development Services.
(b) Specifically, the request IS to construct a 48-inch high BBQ island and an
approximately 8-foot high arbor structure m the 5 feet side adjacent to the west SIde property
line.
(c) The subject property is descnbed as 199-182-02, and is located m the
Residential Low Density (RLD) zone within the neighborhood generally referred to as "Marina
Hill".
(d) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
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Mmor Plan Review 05-11 801 Mar Vista Avenue
September 2/, 2005
NORTH:
SOUTH:
EAST:
WEST:
Single family residences in the Residential Low Density (RLD) zone
Single family residences in the Residential Low Density (RLD) zone
Single family residences in the Residential Low Density (RLD) zone
Single family residences in the Residential Low Density (RLD) zone
(e) The City received one letter of opposition responding to the notices ofthe
hearing on MPR 05-11.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in
~ 4 of this resolution, and pursuant to ~~ 28-401 of the City's Code, the Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
(a) Minor Plan Review 05-11, 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 BBQ island and arbor, as conditioned, are appropriate to the
surrounding neighborhood as the structures are an adequate distance from adjacent residences.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Minor Plan Review 05-11, subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Plan Review 05-11 is approved at 801 Mar Vista Ave. The project includes an
approximately 48-inch high BBQ island and an approximately 8-foot high arbor in the 5
feet side setback adjacent to the west side property line.
2. All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through MPR
05-11.
3. Building permits shall be obtained for the approved structures.
4. 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.
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Planmng CommiSSIOn ResolutIOn No 05-46
Mmor Plan Review 05-11 801 Mar Vista Avenue
September 2 J, 2005
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 September 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Shanks, Deaton, O'Malley, and Roberts,
NOES: Commissioners None
ABSENT: Commissioners Ladner
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Gordon anks
Chairperson, Planning Commission
Lee ittenberg
Secretary, Planning Commis .
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