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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1977-09-01 ( ( M I NUT E S -, e ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,1977 REGULAR MEETING 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nelsen with Dr. Telford leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Nelsen, Telford, Watkinson Absent: DeForest, Kolb (both excused) MINUTES Dr. Telford requested further clarification in the minutes about his desire to hear from opponents of the trailer park project. He has had several people visit his home since then to express their opposition to the project. Motion by Telford, second by Watkinson, to hold over minutes until next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Nelsen reopened the public hearing on the revised Environmental Impact Report for the Seal Beach Trailer Park redevelopment by explaining the purpo~e of the hearing and the E.I.R. and reading sections of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. e The 'Secretary explained the revisions to the report. Bill Dawson, project developer, explained the refinements that had been made in the plan and introduced Mr. Neil Pinney, Architect, who explained the plan for the recreation facility in the mobile home park. Mr. Watkinson questioned the number of parking spaces being provided. Dr. Telford commented on the importance of hearings such as this. Chairman Nelsen explained his concern about the adequacy of the reports section on energy conservation as explained in Appendix F of the guidelines. Asked for more information on this subject. e Chairman Nelsen explained that his discussions with the manager of the Oakwood Apartments adjacent to the project had shown that the recreation facilities are highly utilized. People from the trailer park are sometimes found using the pool at Oakwood. He also questioned the hearing notification procedures since Oakwood had not been notified of the hearing. Mr. Antos of the Planning Department explained the requi rements and procedures. / Mrs. Agar, resident of the trailer park, explained that the park was in the middle of a vast recreation area, including the beach, marina, shops, etc. She also explained that the people in the park are very helpful to one another. e ( ( Mr. Pinney further explained the recreation facilities that would be provided in the new park. Chairman Nelsen indicated that an additional concern was for the lack of recreational facilities in the condominium project. He also expressed his concern over the number of washers and dryers to be provided in the trailer park in that there is only one washer for each 20 units and one dryer for each 40 units. Mr. Nelsen and Mr. Dawson discussed the washer and dryer problem. Mr. Dawson indicated that the present experience in the park was that the number is adequate. Mr. Nelsen indicated that he had been told that many times washer and dryers were not available. Chairman Nelsen requested further information on Energy Conservation. Dr. Telford asked a member of the audience if there was a narcotics problem in the park. The audience member indicated that she did not know. Chairman Nelsen asked what the lot coverage was and the size of the proposed units would be. Mr. Antos explained that the lot coverage will be calculated on a project-wide basis and would not be over 44%. Nelsen requested that floor plans and other materials be provided. He also indicated that parking in the trailer park should be 1.5:1 plus 1:7 guest parking, for a total of 227. Mr. Antos explained that it was nearly that at 219 and that a few more would be available on the larger spaces. Mr. Dawson explained that to add 2 parking spaces you had to eliminate one trailer space. 4It Chairman Nelsen indicated that the park and recreation fees should be higher and asked what the fees would be for the trailer park. He also requested that the vehicle trip figures be checked in the latest amendment to the E.I.R. . Mr. Ed Klute, resident of the park, explained that people are not afraid of Mr. Dawson, but they are afraid that required improvements will price them out of Seal Beach. Mr. Nelsen indicated that he understood the problems of the residents since he had lived in a poor trailer park environment at one time. Mr. Reynolds, a resident of the City of Norwalk, indicated he wanted to buy one of the townhouses and would be happy without recreation facilities. Mrs. Agar said that people who move to the area want to be near the beach. Mr. Watkinson moved to approve the E.I.R. Failed for lack of a second. Dr. Telford indicated that he did not second the motion but that he would vote to approve at the next meeting. Mr. Nelsen also indicated that he would vote for approval once the energy conservation section was revised. ( ( e Mr. Watkinson indicated that he approved of the E.I.R. and would support it but he will be out of town for the next meeting. Hearing continued to September 15, 1977, by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION 77-13 Proposed resolution recommending Housing and Community Development grant funds for a'survey of historic property in Seal Beach. The Secretary indicated that the Board could recommend such a use of funds, but could not actually request the funds from the County. Motion by Telford, second by Watkinson, to adopt Resolution 77-13. Unanimously approved. PROPOSED RESOLUTION Chairman Nelsen indicated that the resolution he is preparing that would recommend that the City seek restitution on behalf of the residents of Leisure World for damage due to fallout from the power plants is not yet ready and would be considered at a later date. DISCUSSION Discussion of possible EQCB projects was held over to the next meeting. e SECRETARY'S REPORT The Secretary reported on the progress toward having Pacific Coast Highway designated a Scenic Highway. The local member of the State Commission had recommended against designation. Board requested information on the commission. WRfTTEN COMMUNICATIONS Board received and filed a letter from State Senator Carpenter. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Nelsen discussed several items on historical preservation including an inspection check list for vintage houses. Mr. Nelsen .:_....I~_'!'I....._,J....._ &......,J __-"";_~..__I - __..,._._'....;_+ ...L.._...L. _~, .._" __.:__ r....^&...~........I "'U 1....0. "\;;;'-1 III:: 1Icr.'-I ,.cl.L: i ii't::u u ,-Ulllp I U III" LluUU I,. U I I \"it::: I I IIU I ;:) ~ uC'1I .IIY Hill area and he would review the problem. also th~ ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. / ~7.-J4/L__~ orman S. Wilkinson . Secretary