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RESOLUTION NUMBER 05-8
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING MINOR PLAN REVIEW
05-1, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A CUSTOM
FOUNT AIN WALL AND ARCH UP TO 8 FEET IN HEIGHT IN
THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE
PROPERTY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On January 19, 2005 Pacifica Landscape & Masonry ("The
Applicant") submitted an application to the Department of Development Services for Minor Plan
Review 05-1 with the Department of Development Services. Through MPR 05-1, the apphcant
sought to construct a custom fountain wall and arch up to 8 feet in height in the side yard setback
on the south side of the property at 122 Eleventh Street, Seal Beach.
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 05-1 is categoncally 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 m 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 certamty that there is no possibility that the approval may have a significant effect
on the environment.
Section 3. A duly noticed hearmg was held before the Planning Commission
on February 9, 2005 to consider the application for Mmor Plan Review 05-1.
Section 4.
The record of the hearing on February 9, 2005 indicates the
following:
(a) On January 19, 2005, Pacifica Landscape & Masonry ("The Applicant")
filed an application for Minor Plan Review 05-1 with the Department of Development ServIces.
Specifically, the request is to construct a custom fountain wall and arch up to 8 feet in height m
the side yard setback on the south side of the property at 122 Eleventh Street, Seal Beach.
(b) The subject property is described as 199-072-36, and is located in the
Residential High Density (RHD) zone in District 1, WIthin the neighborhood generally referred
to as "Old Town."
(c) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
WEST:
Mix of smgle family to multI-famlly residences in Residential High Density zone
Mix of single family to multi-family residences in Residential High Density zone
Mix of single family to multi-family residences across alley in Residential High
Density zone
Mix of smgle family to multi-famIly residences across 11th Street in Residential
High Density zone
NORTH:
SOUTH:
EAST:
(d) The City received no comments, written or other, responding to the
notices of the hearing on MPR 05-1.
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated m
~ 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 05-1, as conditioned, 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 residential uses. The use IS also consistent with
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Planning CommISSIOn ResolutIOn 05-8
Mmor Plan RevIew 05-1 122 Eleventh St
February 9,2005
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 development, as conditioned, complies with all standards of the
Residential High Density (RHD) zone.
(c) The fountain wall structure, as conditioned, is appropriate for the
surrounding neighborhood, as other similar sized structures have been approved in the past.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Minor Plan Review 05-1, subject to the following conditions:
1. Minor Plan Review 05-1 is approved at 122 Eleventh Street. The project includes
construction of a custom fountain wall and arch up to 8 feet in height in the side yard
setback on the south side of the subject property.
2. All construction shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved through MPR
05-1. No part of the structure shall exceed heights approved by this Minor Plan Review.
3. Building permits shall be obtained for the fountain and wall.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the 9th day of February 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
Ladner, Roberts, Shanks, and Sharp
NOES: Commissioners
None
ABSENT: Commissioners Deaton
hil Ladner
Chairperson, Planning Commission
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Lee Wliittenberg
Secretary, Plannmg CommIssIon
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