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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-01-21MIMTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COIMSSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, January 21, 1958 Commissioners Present: Bazil, Stang, Liles, Davis, Schryer, Presson, Bardwell. Commissioners Absent: None. Minutes On motion by Stang and seconded by Liles, the minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of Tuesday, January 7, 1958, as trans- cribed and mailed by the Secretary, were accepted as mailed. Use Variance, UV 103 The Secretary read the report -recommendations as Red Star Oil Comnany requested by the Chairman prior to opening the public hearing for establishment of oil drilling sites within an area bounded by Cannery, Indianapolis, Newland and Atlanta Streets within W. T. Newland Tract. Following a discussion by the Commissioners, the public hearing was opened to the audience: There being no comment it was closed. The Secretary reported Ifeybright's (Planning Consultant representative) opinion on the proposed variance. The Commissioners were generally in accord with that opinion, and even suggested more strict limitations. It was advocated by several of the Commissioners that the applicant be restricted to two permanent lot sites in the middle of the tract. During the discussion it was pointed out how the tidal wave of town lot drilling got started. Chairman Bazil appointed a committee of three, Stang, Davis, and Presson, to go out and view the site and make a thorough study of the problem. The hearing was continued to the February 4th meeting. Conditional Exception The Secretary read the report -recommendations as requested UV 102-•Luisa Aguiar by the Chairman. The public hearing was opened to the audience to consider the request for establishment of a Health Studio at 801 Walnut Avenue, Huntington Beach. Mrs. Florence Benarfa of 720 Walnut, H. B., asked the Commission if the studio would be allowed to expand in the future. The Chairman explained that the activities would have to be conducted by the owner, because she would not be allowed to operate with employees. Following a discussion by the Commissioners, a motion was made by Stang and seconded by Davis to RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH THE FOL104ING CONDITIONS: Page 2. 1. All displays and merchandise shall be maintained within the dwelling. 2. One double faced sign with a maximum of 6 square feet shall be allowed. 3. This variance shall expire after a period of 3 years. 4. No employees other than the applicant's self employment shall be permitted. MOTION CARRIED. Division of Land Under the provisions of Ordinance No. 676 recently DV 100 - Mrs. Daily adopting a new city subdivision code, any division of land of 4 parcels or less must be submitted to the Planning Commission on a tentative tract map for recommendation to the City Council. The parcel considered lies in Block 2606 located midway between Yorktown and Williams Streets on the south side of Florida Avenue. The request was made by Mrs. James Daily to split three 50 feet frontage lots in order to form two 75 feet frontage lots for larger homes. The lot is legally described as: The west 135 feet of the N 50 feet of the S 100 feet of Block 2606, East Side Villa Tract. The division of land was discussed by the Commissioners and it was unanamously agreed that the proposed division could only be an improvement. A motion was made by Presson and seconded by Liles to RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITHOUT CONDITIONS: Roll Call Vote: AYES - Bazil, Schryer, Liles, Stang, Presson, Bardwell, and Davis. NOES - None ABSENT - None. Subdivision The Secretary reported that eventually a subdivision committee Committee: must be established to conduct conferences with the subdivision developers in order to arbitrate decisions at the preliminary design stage. The Secretary advised that the Committee would primarily be composed of the Ass't. City Engineer, the Building Inspector, a representative of County Flood Control, the Fire Chief, and the Planning Technician. It was thought desirable to have a member of the Planning Commission also in the official capacity. After lengthy discussion, it was concluded that all members of the Commission would be notified of such meetings, and that all members who are available should attend. The following motion was made by Schryer and seconded by Davis: THAT BOB BAZIL SHALL BE APPOINTED AS OFFICIAL CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBDIVISION COr!MITTEE and that he shall represent the Planning Commission when he attends, however he may appont an alternate in his absence. 1 1 1 The motion carried. Page 3. Proposed Annex- The Secretary described those proposed annexations which were ations reviewed: recently filed with the boundaries commission. The two proposed annexations are designated North Annexation No. 2 and North Annexation No. 3. North Annexation No. 2 is approximately bounded by Smeltzer on the south, Bolsa Chica on the west, Rancho Avenue on the northwest, Westminster City Limits on the north, and Edwards Avenue on the east, but including another 1120 square feet further east. The North Annexation No. 3 is approximately described as bounded on the south by Smeltzer, the west by Annexation No. 2, the north by Westminster "City Limits, and the east by a part of Highway 39. Total area involved is about 3 square miles. The petition to annex No. 3 to this city was filed by a private citizen 3 hours after the City of Westminster filed on the same territory under a different statute. After a discussion, a motion was made by Schryer and seconded by Liles f to recommend approval and indorsement of North Annexation No. 2 to the City Council because it is believed that the undeveloped area would lend itself to good planning and be a va2a,able addition to the city. The motion carried. Further discussion resulted with a motion being made by Schryer and seconded by Davis to recommend to the City Council that North Annexation No. 3 be favorably considered. Motion was carried. Auto and Dinner Expense Reimbursed A motion was made by Presson and seconded by Stang to recommend to the City Council that the city reimburse the travel and dinner expense for representative of this City to the Orange County Regional Parks Plan Study Committee. The motion was carried. Commissioner Bill Schryer was named as this city's representative, in place of Commissioner Bgrdwell. The meeting- was adjourned. Bob Bazil Chairman 7 Cliff inp Secretary