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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-04-04215 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTIN BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 COrU,IISS IONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: MINUTES: Presson, Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Kaufman, Stang, Chairman Bazil. None. On motion by Stan; and seconded by Presson, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of March 21st, 1961, as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary were accepted as mailed. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The Secretary informed the Commission that the month of April, being the month for election of Commission officers. The following officers were nominated and elected for the coming year. ROBERT BAZIL - Chairman EDWARD STANG - Vice -Chairman RICHARD A. HARLOW-Actino, Secretary Commissioner Presson was excused from the meeting. USE VARIANCE: UV #284 To allow the erection of a 15 ft Applicant - Linda Granada, Inc. - Continued x 30 ft double faced subdivision directional sign in the C-1-X District to be located within 10 ft of Beach Blvd. Located at the SE corner of Blaylock St. and Beach Blvd, and legally described as the N 250 ft of the W 300 ft of the SW 4 of the NW 4 of the NW 4 of Section 25, T.S.S., R.11.W., SBB & M. To allow a temporary sales office on Lot 5, Tract 3953. To allow temporary model homes on Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 57, and 58, Tract 3953. Located south of Blaylock St. and fronting on Granada Lane. 216 Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 The continued hearing was re- opened to the public. Marvin Harper, Columbia Outdoor Advertising Co. representative, addressed the Commission. Chairman Bazil questioned Mr. Harper as to sign location. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE UV #284 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. There shall be posted a $250.00 performance bond guaranteeing removal upon expiration of UV #284. 2. UV #284 shall expire one year from date of granted. 3. The subdivision directional sign shall be removed by the applicant upon expiration of UV #284 - the penalty for failure to do so shall be the forfeiture of the performance bond. The.Citv._shall,.retain the ,right for entry and removal of sign upon expiration of UV #284. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #286 To allow the erection of a Applicant - Stabile Bros. subdivision directional sign 10 ft x 30 ft in the C-1 District. Located at the southwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Quincy Street and legally described as portion of the NE 4 of the NE 4 of the NE k of Section 11-6-11. 'The hearing was opened to the public, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY STANG TO APPROVE UV #286 WITH THE -FOLLOWING CONDI= TIONS: 1. There shall be posted a -$ 250.00 performance bond guaranteeing IWAI G17 Page #3 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 removal upon expiration of UV #286. 2. UV #286 shall expire one year from date of granted. 3. The subdivision directional sign shall be removed by the applicant upon expiration of UV #286 - the penalty for failure to do so shall be the forfeiture of the performance bond. The City shall retain the right for entry and removal of sign upon expiration of UV #286. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #287 To allow the construction of Applicant - He1en Carbeck professional business offices consisting of 2080 sq ft of space in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located approximately 100 ft north of Ronald Rd. on the west side of Beach Blvd. Legally described as Division I and Division II, of Tract No. 147. Further legal description is on file in the Planning Depart- ment Office. The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant. ' The hearing was opened to the public, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE UV #287 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. There shall be required the installation of curbs and gutters for all frontage along Beach Blvd., in compliance to City Engineer's specifications. 2. A 6 ft block wall fence to be constructed along the north, south, and west boundary of the property as per City Engineer drawing 129. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 218 Page #4 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4150 Number of Lots: 189 Subdivider: Alco Pacific Total Acreage: 40 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson Located north of Heil Avenue and east of P. E. R. R. R/W and legally described as portion of the NE 4 of Section 23-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. Senior Design Engineer, Bill Hartge pointed out various conditions, regarding the tract. hearing was closed. There being no further comment the A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY STANG TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4150 WITH THE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ON THE MAP AND NOTES TO BE ADDED: 1. Vehicular access rights along Heil Avenue to be dedicated to the City of•Huntington Beach except at street intersections. NOTES TO BE REWORDED: 18. The entire 30 ft sewer easement as shown hereon or an ease- ment mutually agreeable to the City Engineer and the Orange County Sanitation District to be designated Lot."All and deeded to the City of Huntington Beach for drainage purposes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: 'None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4153 Number of Lots: 20 Subdivider: Chip Chasin Total Acreage: 5 Engineer: McDaniel Engineering Co. Located north of Slater Avenue, 660 ft west of Beach Blvd., and legally described as E 2 of the W 2 of the S 2 of the NE 4 of the NE 4 of Section 26-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bill Hartge, Senior Design Engineer, explained the drainage status. -4- 219 Page #5 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 the hearing was closed. There being no further comment A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY DOUTT TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4153 WITH THE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ON THE MAP AND NOTES TO BE ADDED: 1. Sewer system to be constructed by the developw and dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. NOTES TO BE REWORDED: 2. No dedication of any land other than streets and alleys. 3. Sewage disposal thru City of Huntington Beach sewage system. 10. Sub -surface water rights to be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 20. Said property to participate in the special drainage assessment district now being formed by said City. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. EXTENSION OF APPROVAL FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR THE FOLL014ING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NUMBERS 3642. 3643, 3646, and 3647 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 3642 Number of Lots: 120 Subdivider: Doyle & Shields Total Acreage: 24.4 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson Located at the SE corner of Smeltzer Avenue and Springdale Street. The Secretary read a letter submitted by the Engineers for the developer, requesting the one additional year of extension for Tract No 3642. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR OF EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO 3642 WITH THE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ON THE MAP AND NOTES TO BE ADDED. -5- 220 Page #6 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 1. Sewer and water system to be constructed by the developer and deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. All street sections to conform to the City of Huntington Beach standards and Master Plan of Arterial Highways to apply where applicable. 3. Deed restrictions to be recorded against surface oil drilling. 4. Sub -surface water rights to be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 5. All drainage problems'to be solved in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to final recordation of any part thereof. 6; A six foot block wall along all lots siding or backing onto all Arterial Highways as per:City Engineer specifications. 7. Said property to participate in the special drainage assessment district now being formed by said City. 8. All dwellings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back 5 ft from the edge of the easement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 3643 Number of Lots: 94 Subdivider: Doyle & Shields Total Acreage: 20.6 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson Located at the SW corner of Smeltzer Avenue and Springdale Street. A MOTION WAS'MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY DOUTT TO APPROVE ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO 3643 WITH THE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ON THE MAP AND NOTES TO BE REWORDED: 4. All street sections to conform to the City of Huntington Beach standards and Master Plan of Arterial Highways to apply where applicable. 11. Sub -surface water rights to be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. NOTES TO BE ADDED: 1. All drainage problems to be solved in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to final recordation of any part thereof. 10 221 Page #7 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday,,April 4th, 1961 2. Right-of-ways for street widening on parcels labeled "Not a part of Subdivision" to be dedicated to said City and fully improved. 3. Said property to participate in the special drainage assessment district now being formed by said City. 4. All dwellings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back 5 ft from the edge of the easement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stan;, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson; THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 3646 Number of Lots: 85 Subdivider: Doyle & Shields Total Acreage: 19.8 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson Located on the NE corner of Graham Street and Heil Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 3646 WITH CONDITIONS SPECIFIED ON THE MAP AND NOTES TO BE REWORDED. 4. All street sections to conform to the City of Huntington Beach standards and Master Plan of Arterial Highways to apply where applicable. NOTES TO BE ADDED: 1. Sewer and water system to be constructed by the developer and deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. Sub -surface water rights to be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 3. All drainage problems to be solved in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to final recordation of any part thereof. 4. A six foot block wall along all lots siding or backing onto all Arterial Highways as per City Engineers speci- fications. 5. Right-of-way for street widening on parcels labeled "Not a part of Subdivision" to be dedicated to said City and fully improved. 6. Said property to participate in the special drainage assessment district now being formed by said City. -7- 222 Page #8 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 7. All dwellings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back 5 ft from the edge of the easement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazi•l. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 3647 Number of Lots: 81 Subdivider: Doyle & Shields Total Acreage: 24.6 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson Located at the NW corner of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DOUTT AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 3647 WITH SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ON THE MAP AND NOTES TO BE REWORDED: 4. All street sections to conform to the City of Huntington Beach standards and Master Plan of Arterial Highways to apply where applicable. NOTES TO BE ADDED: 1. Sewer and water system to be constructed by the developer and deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. Sub -surface water rights to be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 3. All drainage problems to be solved in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to final recordation of any part thereof. 4. A 6 ft block wall along all lots siding or backing onto all Arterial Highways as per City Engineers specifications. 5. Right-of-ways for street widening on parcels labeled "Not a part of Subdivision" to be dedicated to said City and fully improved. 6. Said property to participate in the special drainage assessment district now being formed by said City. 7. All dwellings on lots abutting City easement shall be set back 5 ft from the edge of the easement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. 223 Page #9 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 ZONE CASE NO 143 CHANGE OF ZONE, relative to proposed change Applicant - Richard M. Dean of district boundary and use classification from: R-4-X Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance 668 TO C-4 District. Located on approximately 1.25 acres 660 feet south of Garfield Avenue and west of Beach Blvd., and legally described as Block 3008, East Side Villa Tract. The hearing was opened to the public, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. RESOLUTION NO 143©,A Resolution of the Planning Commission Making Recommendation of Approval of Zone Case No 143 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY DOUTT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 143. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 175 CHANGE OF ZONE, relative to proposed RESOLUTION OF INTENT change of district boundary and use classification from: M-2-0 District TO C-4 District. Located on approximately 2.5 acres bounded by Beach Blvd., Knoxville St., Georgia St., and Joliet St. Legally described as Block 1008-B, 1008-A, Vista Del Mar Tract, M.M. 4-36. Resolution of Intent as adopted by the City Planning Commission for the pur- pose of considering a CHANGE OF ZONE, relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification from: M-2-0 District TO R-3 District. Located on approximately 7.5 acres, of which 5 acres are bounded by Georgia St., Knoxville St., Indianapolis St., and Florida St., 2.5 acres of the proposed zoning area are bounded by Beach Blvd., Joliet St., Georgia St., Indianapolis St. Legally described as Blocks 224 Page #10 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 907-A, 907-B, 908-A, 908-B, 1007-A, 1007-B, Vista Del Mar Tract, M.M. 4-36. The hearing was opened to the public. Wm. Cleckner, P. 0. Box 489, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and asked if the zone change could be extended so he could prepare drawing for the addition to his existing,building. Chairman Bazil pointed out the reasons for change of zone from M-2-0 heavy industrial zone. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO 175 A Resolution of the Planning Commission Making Recommendation of Approval of Zone Case No 175 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 175. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. HOME OCCUPATIONS The Secretary read a letter submitted by REPEAL THEREOF the Planning Department which outlined the code requirements covering Home Occupations by cities of Orange County. The continued hearing was reopened to the audience. Dick LaRue, Coast Realty representative, addressed the Commission, and pointed out that home occupations could devaluate properties if not properly handled. He advocated that consideration should be given for home occupations to be handled by variance and the adjacent residents be notified and given the opportunity to express their opinions. R. B. Call, 17272 Palm Street, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and expressed his opinion in favor of home occupations. Mr. Brannon, resident of Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission, and pointed out that he is a student 225 Page #11 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 and also employed by an electronic firm in Newport Beach and would like to bring to his house radios and different parts to be repaired as a home occupation. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO 1050 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Making Recommendation of Approval to Repeal Section 9200.4 Home Occupation, and Section 9312.5 Titled "Residents" to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY DOUTT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 1050. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. CONSIDERATION: H. B. UNION HIGH SCHOOL SITE 115C" LOCATION: Bounded by Gothard Street on the west, Golden West Street on the east, Wintersburg Ave. on the_ north - 60 gross acres LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The west 60 acres of the N z of the NW 4 of Sec. 26-5-11. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Huntington Beach Union High School District, requesting a School Site Approval. Commission discussion was held at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY STANG TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18TH, 1961, AND TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO CONTACT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AS TO PROBLEMS OF THE PROPOSED LOCATION IN RELATION TO PROXIMITY OF THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY AND SOIL CONDITIONS AT THE EASTERN PORTION OF SITE 115C11. THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES The hearing was opened to the audience. R. B. Call, 17272 Palm Street, Huntington Beach, addressed -11- 226 Page #12 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 the Commission and submitted signatures of surrounding property owners of Palm Avenue, Cedar Street, and Magnolia Street, request- ing the Planning Commission to amend the proposed street name changes of the following streets: MAGNOLIA STREET TO CAIN AVENUE CEDAR STREET TO CEDAR GLENN STREET, PALM AVENUE TO PALMDALE STREET The proposed street name changes were amended to read: BOLSA STREET - Located north of Garfield and east of Golden West TO ERNEST AVENUE. CEDAR STREET - Located north of Schleicher and west of Golden West TO CEDAR GLENN STREET. CHURCH STREET - Located north end of Gothard and overlaps same TO GOTHARD STREET. CYPRESS STREET - Located north of Ellis Street and west of Golden West TO CYCLONE STREET. LINCOLN STREET - Located north of WintersAburg and east of P. E. R. R. TO LYND6N STREET. LISA STREET - Located within Beach Mesa Tract No 3126 TO LISTER STREET. MAGNOLIA STREET - Located in Town of Wintersburg south of Wintersburg, east of Gothard TO CAIN AVENUE. ORANGE STREET - Located north of Ellis and west of Golden West TO ALMOND STREET. PALM AVENUE - Located in Town of Wintersburg south of Wintersburg, east of Gothard TO PALMDALE STREET. PALM AVENUE - Located south of Ellis and east of Edwards TO PEARL AVENUE. PINE STREET - Located north of Schleicher and west of Golden West TO PATRICK STREET. SMELTZER AVENUE - Located west of Main Street and north of Clay Street TO STEWART STREET. THOMAS LANE - Located within Huntington Village Tract No 3616 TO TOMAS LANE. 10,5l RESOLUTION NO 1-&49-- A Resolution of the City Planning; Commission Making Recommendation of Approval for Proposed Revision of Street Name Changes - to the City Council. -12- 227 Page #13 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 1049. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. DIVISION OF LAND: DV #148 To allow the division of land into Applicant - Jacob E. Winters four individual parcels as follows: DIVISION I: That portion of Lot B, Block 2906 East Side Villa Tract. DIVISION II: That portion of Lot B, Block 2906 East Side Villa Tract. DIVISION III:That portion of Lot B, Block 2906 East Side Villa Tract. DIVISION IV: That portion of Lot B, Block 2906 East Side Villa Tract. The hearing was opened to the public, there being no comment it was closed. Commission discussion followed. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18TH, 1961, AND INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO NOTIFY THE OWNER REGARDING 15 FT. EASEMENT ALONG 17TH STREET. THE MOTION CARRIED. SWIMMING POOL - FENCING REQUIREMENT The Secretary read a letter submitted by Griffith E. Kimble, 8521 Judy Circle, Huntington Beach, requesting a revision of Section 8141, Article 814, pertaining to fencing of swimming pools. The discussion was opened to the audience, no comment was made from the audience present. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO HAVE THE SECRETARY ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING COVERING THE FENCING REQUIREMENTS TO BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: -13- '228 Page #14 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4th, 1961 1. The fence shall be 6 ft high and constructed smooth side facing the exterior side an no fence openings larger than 211 x 2" 2. There shall be self latching gate or gates. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND: DV #149 DIVISION I: Future Lot #9 Applicant - Robert Grant DIVISION II: Future Lot # 10 DIVISION III: Future Lot # 11, DIVISION IV: Future Final Map #3846. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment it was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE DV #149 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: CURBS & GUTTERS: There shall be required the installation of curbs and gutters for all frontage along Division I, II, and III. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Doutt, Worthy, Stang, Kaufman, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Presson. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: STREET NAME CHANGES FOR STREETS AND AVENUES Discussion was held regarding the proposed street names. All streets running north and south to be named "Streets" and all streets running east and west to be named "Avenues" A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY DOUTT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 2ND, 1961. THE MOTION CARRIED. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, Richard A Harlow Robert Bazil, Acting Secretary Chairman =14=