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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-08-20 21 8-20-80 ,~ l(i, ...~ ". Seal Beach, California August,20, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Seal Beach Planning Commission. Chairman Covington called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order and with the consent of the Commission members present, adjourned until the conclusion of the joint meeting. Chairman Covington turned the gavel over to Mayor Kredell who called the City Council meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Planning Commission: Present: Chairman Covington Commission Members Gilkerson, Knapp, Leibert Absent: Commission Member Ripperdan Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk PRESENTATION - POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - HELLMAN PROPERTY City Manager, Mr. Courtemarche, introduced Mr. George Putnam, Vice- President of Ponderosa Homes and potential developer of the Hellman property, and Mr. Robert deAlmeida of the Planning Center of Newport Beach. The City Manager stated the city staff has been meeting with the developer and the Planning Center for the past nine months, that this meeting was called to jointly explain the progress of the proposed development to date, and to encourage Council and Commission input. The Planning Director, Mr. Romaniello, reviewed the background planning of the development, noting that many potential problems have been resolved, and that the Local Coastal Plan, General Plan, transportation and circulation elements, utilities and safety services were also matters of discussion. Mr. Putnam and Mr. deAlmeida presented charts and visual exhibits showing the geographic locale of the project, I I I 8-20-80 217 socioeconomic, political and physical restraints. The plan, as proposed and under discussion consisted of: 35 dwelling units on 8,000 to 10,000 square foot custom lots; 56 single family detached dwelling units on 6,000 square foot lots; 90 single family detached dwelling units on I 5,000 square foot lots; 214 single family detached dwelling units on 4,000 square foot lots; 505 single family attached dwelling units; 100 multi-family dwelling units; the remainder of the acreage to include I greenbelt/open space, oil production, community park and roads and easements for a total proposed development of 183.6 acres with 1000 dwelling units. General discussion included land proposed for the regional park, oil extraction zones, archeological sites, traffic and circulation elements, easements, electrical facilities relocation, site plans for the development as it relates to the existing fault line, population increase for the city and additional enrollment in local schools. It was suggested rezoning of the oil extraction area be considered, and accessibility to the new development from the Marina Hill area was discussed. Concern was expressed regarding the number of 4,000 square foot lots proposed for single family dwellings. The potential developer stated the construction of a minimum of 1000 dwelling units is necessary to insure a successful project, reviewed the distribution of dwelling units and variety of lot sizes, noting that after review of all developed areas in the city, this development as proposed provides the lowest of all density coverage, and spoke regarding marketability of the development. Councilman Seitz suggested that all 4,000 square foot lots be deleted from the plan and those 214 dwell~ng units be redistributed as larger lots and additional condominium units. With reference to an area declared as wetlands by the State, Mr. Putnam stated he felt the problem could be resolved in the not too distant future. Mr. Putnam explained the various steps of approval required for the development and estimated construction could begin sometime during early 1982. The City Manager reported he had been contacted by the attorney for the Hellman interests and that a meeting had been established for next week to discuss this project. I ,_ 8-20-80 / 8-25-80 21:~l Members of the Council and Co~ission briefly discussed the State Lands Commission parcel of land located at First Street and Pacific Coast Highway and adjoins the proposed Hellman property development. It was explained the tentative agreement between the State and the potential racquetball complex developer has not been finalized and that the I State may give consideration to higher and better use for their property. Development as a motel/hotel/restaurant use was suggested for consideration or that the city attempt to obtain the property through a lease/sublease ~ agreement with the State for development of the site. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that the joint meeting with the Planning Commission be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. () ty Clerk and ex-of cio clerk of the Seal Beach City Council I Attest: Seal Beach, California August 25, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:11 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk