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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-07-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING CO131ISSION Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, July 30th, 1957 Chairman Bazil called the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:35 o'clock P. M. Commissioners present: Bazil, Stang, Liles., Bardwell, Davis Commissioners absent: Presson, Schryer On motion by Stang and seconded by Liles the Minutes minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of Tuesday, July 16th, 1957, as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary, be accepted as mailed. Chairman Bazil stated that the second public 2nd Hearing: hearing for the proposed Master Parking Plan was set for Master Parking 7:30 o'clock P. M. this date. Plan Chairman Bazil asked the Secretary if the legal notice for the second public hearing was published and available for the hearing. The Secretary replied that he did not have a copy on hand, but that it was published in the Huntington Beach News on July 18th, 1957 and that the affidavit was on file with the Clerk's Office for public inspection. Chairman Bazil announced that the second public hearing set for this date was now open and that anyone who so desires may stand up and be heard. Joe Irvine- Joe Irvine, 815 Indianapolis Street, Huntington protests Beach, addressed the Commission and protested that portion of the Parking Plan which condemns Section A Municipal Trailer Park for off-street parking purposes. He stated that he felt that the business derived from this section of the trailer park and the income earned by the city would far outweigh the advantages of the new proposal to replace trailers with parking. He said he felt that the business community was strongly in favor of his sentiments and that he wished to present a petition to the Planning Commission signed by 15 business people in the town to substantiate his contention. He elaborated further on the subject. Petiti6n of' The 15 signatures of the following merchants protest re: were represented on the petition. Parking Plan Joe Irvine Standard Meat Market 126 S. "lain Laurence Boudreaux Standard Grocery 126 S. Main John H. Fader Eader's Bakery 209 S. Main Tony Tovatt - Tovatt's Hardware 211 S. P-lain Clayton Aherns Drive -In Liquors 706 Ocean Clifford Aherns " 't rf 11 rr Al Dehne "Dehne's" (Liquor 8,c- Delicatessen) 522 S. Main Don Salver Standard Market 126 S. Main John A. 1^Tigmore Cafe 123 S. Main 1;1ilber L. Conklin Barber Shop 106 S. Main Noble J. T^,laite Pharmacy 201 S. Main John A. Billingsley "Billinasley's'T 412 alnut David T. Hook Bit of Swiss 210 - 5th St. Donald T. Minnie Meat Market 324 Main Rex Funke Grocery-Mlarket 200 Frankfort Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30th, 1957 Hearing - cond. excep. John R. Carson M There being no further response from anyone present the Chairman declared the hearing closed. The Chairman instructed the City Attorney to draft a resolution for adoption of the Master Parking Plan for the next Planning Commission meeting of August 20, 1957. The Chairman opened the hearing for Applicant: John R. Carson - To grant a conditional exception to permit a business establishment for the retail sale of fruit and produce and fish in an R-1 zoning district located approx 400' SW of State Highway 39 along the Nly side -of Pacific Coast Highway 101 Alt. There being no protest from the audience, the hearing was closed. After some discussion, a motion was made by Bardwell and seconded by Davis that the application be approved with the following conditions stipulated: RECOTdMEND APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLO,'�ING CONDITIONS: AMPLE PARKING SPACE: 1. That there be a graded and paved surface along the entire frontage of the 150' leased premises and that the paving extend to a depth of 60' or more from the front property line. CURBS AND GUTTERS: 2. That curbs and gutters be installed in accord- ance with city standards. And that curb lines shall be a continuation of those existing at the adjacent existing drive-in site. There shall'be curb breaks to provide for only two locations of ingress and egress, each being a maximum of 36' in length. ROADWAY PAVING: 3. That the area between the paved highway fronting the premises and the described curbs shall be improv- ed to state specifications. FENCING: 4. That there be a wood or solid fence erected the width of the building site at the rear line of the paved parking area except that -portion which is occu- pied by the building structure. And that the wood fence be stained or painted to prevent deterioration. STORAGE FACILITIES: 5. That the storage of any stock in trade, commodities, materials, trash, garbage, empty.boxes or containers or refuse shall be maintained within the -enclosed structure or within an enclosed fence which shall be a minimum of 5' in height and shall be constructed so that none of the enclosed fence area shall be visibly exposed to the surrounding areas. PARKING AREA MAINTAINED 6. That the parking area and areas within the premises shall be maintained to reasonable standards of clean- liness and neatness. 1 1 1 Hearing - cond. excep. Richard E. Bannister 1 - All Hearing - cond. excep. Donald E. Fairbanks Page rr3 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30th, 1957 PROVISIONS FOR A SIGN: 7. That only two signs shall be permitted, one of which may be a lighted sign with dimensions of no more than 2' x 20' and which shall be located upon the roof of the structure but not greater in height than 2' from the ridge line of the structure. The second sign per- mitted shall be an unlighted 3' x 5' sign located no closer than 10' from the front property line. SUBMITTED PLANS: 8. That the structure shall be built according to the submitted plans, except: a) The roofing material shall be of shakes or rock. b) The interior walls and ceilings shall be finsished with sheet rock, plywood, or plaster, and shall be sealed and painted with three coats of enamel. LIMITATIONS ON O''`NER AND PRODUCTS TO BE SOLD: 9. That this business establishment shall for the purposes of this conditional exception, remain under original ownership, and any act of sub -leasing the des- cribed premises or any attempt to sell or otherwise dispose of any type of commodities other than fresh fruits and vegetables or fresh and frozen fish, shall constitute a violation of a specified condition. FINAL APPROVAL BY BUILDING INSPECTOR 10. That the building inspector shall not be authorized to place final approval upon the construction and that he recommend the denial of a business license until all the previously stated conditions are satisfactorily complied with. REVOCATION: 11, That any violations of these specified conditions shall be grounds for immediate and automatic revocation by the City Council, for the granting of this condition- al exception. The above motion was carried. The hearing was opened for Applicant: Richard E. Bannister - To grant an exception to permit the existence of one moved - in garage accessory building located at 508 - 14th Street. There being no protest from the audience, the hearing was closed. On motion by Davis and seconded by Stang the appli- cation be approved. lolotion carried. Hearing was opened for Applicant: Donald E. Fairbanks To grant a conditional exception to permit construction of 5'6" masonry fence within front yard of property located at 1102 Park Street, a corner lot. No protest Vias forthcoming from the audience, how- ever Commissioner Bardwell delivered a letter to the Secretary written by a neighbor who resides on property adjoining the applicant. Page #4 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30th, 1957 W. J. Bristol The letter of protest was read by the Secretary and protest re: stated that he honed he would not create hardship and ill cond. excep.feelings, but that it was undesirable from his viewpoint to for Fair- have the 516" masonry wail located at requested location. banks Signed W. J. Bristol. On the basis of this letter and also to allow the Secretary to make further investigation in order to rewrite the application, a motion was made by Stan: and seconded by Bardwell to continue the hearing until the next meeting. Motion carried. Planning Discussion was held on the items submitted on the Technician agenda by the Planning Technician for approval as expenses. Requests ITEM 1. Subscriptions to: Santa Ana Register Huntington Beach hews Motion by Davis and seconded by Liles for approval. Motion carried. ITEM 2. 100.00 ASPO membership fee -(American Society of Planning Officials) Motion by Stang and seconded by Davis to disapprove this ex- pense. Motion Carried. ITEM 3. Membership to Southern California Planning Congress: $25.00 Motion by Davis seconded by Liles to disapprove this expense. Motion carried. ITEM lam. Reimbursement for the Technician or the Commissioners for mileage within a 60 mile radius and dinner while attending Southern California Planning Congress Dinner Meetings. Motion by Stang and seconded by Liles for approval. Motion carried. ITEM 5. Amendment to Item 4 to include reimburse- ment to the Planning Technician for mileage within a 60 mile radius plus dinner expense for attending American Institute of Planners meetings and Orange County monthly Planner's Luncheons. Motion by Davis seconded by Stang for approval. Motion carried. Disc. duties Discussion was opened for the subject of Defined Planning Duties and Scope of Authority for the Secretary -Planning Tech - Tech. -Sec. nician. Bardwell stated that another clause should be added requiring the Secretary to attend all City Council meetings. The Commissioners were asked by the Secretary to take the sub- ject under advisement in order that he may submit a resolution at the next Commission meeting for adoption of subject defined duties as Commission by-laws. John Hen- .City Attorney Bauer asked the Commission make a'motion ricksen to accept the resignation tendered by John Henricksen this date Resigns and to accept the appointment of Clifford E. Tripp for the posi- tion of Secretary to the Huntington Beach Planning Commission for the purpose of clarifying the official -minutes of the Commission. Motion by Bardwell seconded by Stang. Motion carried. Locate alley Chairman Bazil asked the Secretary to present agenda Block 2505 item 9. Subject: Provisions for an alley. East Side Villa Tract The Secretary stated: The City Council at the last' session has referred the problem of providing an alley location for the area within block 2505 to the Planning Commission for study and recommendations. The enclosed map was posted to de- scribe the area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Seventeenth Street, Clay Street, Florida Avenue and Yorktown Street. The Secretary Page rr 5 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 30th, 1057 read a letter transmitted by the Asst City Engineer to the City Council at their meeting of July 22, 1957. Upon discussion and evaluation of the ;problem at hand the motion was made by Davis and seconded by Liles for approval of the following recommendations. RE C01,11EYDATIONTS: 1. The alley width required should be 181. 2. The alley should be carried through to either Delaware or England Avenue by means of a,permanent lateral alley easement North of Block 2505, 20ssibly by obtaining the use of adjacent side yards of two adjacent property owners. 3. The alley should be aligned preferrably to the pre- cise center of Block 2505, however it should not be locat- ed Easterly of the rear property line of the westerly por- tion of Block 2505 but could abut to the stated property line. 4. In the event the property owners concerned are able to organize and submit an acceptable offer to dedicate a permanent easement to the City for roadway purposes, then the City should take the initiative of accepting the dedication of easement by constructing and paving the alley to city standards. On motion by Liles seconded by Bardwell the meeting of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission adjourned. Chairman 1