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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-09-19M.0 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTO 1 BEACH PLA,.TNING CO3N21ISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Hunti r_ton Beach, California Tuesday. September 19th. 1961 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Letson, Welch, Stan„ Worthy, Miller, Chairman Bazil. COKgIS S IONERS ABSENT: Kaufman. MINUTES: On motion by Stand and seconded by Letson, the 'Minutes of the Huntiraton Beach Planning Commission meeting of September 6tn, 1961, and Minutes of Special Planning Commission meeting of September 13th, 1961, as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary were accepted as mailed. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4305 Number of Lots: 290 Subdivider: K. 14. Koll Construction Co. Total Acreage: 80± Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. Located at the northeast corner of Brookhurst Street and .orktown Avenue, and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the to z of the M4 4 of Section 5-6-10 SBB c M. The Secretary read a report which pointed out the subdivision problems in the Talbert Valley and the one major problem of irritation of farm lands by the Talbert Irrigation District with undisinfected sewer effluent. The Health Department has reported that the irrigation presents a disease transmission hacard and they cannot recommend approval of a subdivision within or adjoining the district. Frank Richardson, of Voorheis- Trindle-Nelson, Inc., agent for the subdivider, addressed the Commission and questioned Note ;'3. He stated that Brookhurst Street will be improved by the subdivider only if the City will acquire the Edison Co. right-of-way. 383 Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 The Secretary pointed out that the Edison Co. in the past had gone along with the widening of Arterial'Highways. In case the Edison Co. did not agree, Note #3 could be modified. Frank Richardson further stated,'that he did not have any objections to the remaining• suggested conditions. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETS014 AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE THE DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO 4305 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised layout dated September 17th, 1961 shall be the approved map. 2. A 6 ft. chain link type fence shall be constructed along both sides of the Edison Co. right of way. 3. Brookhurst Street shall be improved to City Standards across -the Edison Co. right of way. 4. The walkway to the school site shall be fully improved and a masonry wall 6 ft. high shall be constructed along each side of the walk except where abutting the front yards of adjoining lots where such wall shall not exceed 42 inches. 5. No portion of this tract shall be recorded until such time as further approval by the Planning Commission is secured certifying that a solution has been found to the problem of a public health hazard due to irrigation of nearby farm lands with undisinfected sewer effluent. 6. All standard subdivision requirements shall be complied with. 7. All service roads shall be 42 ft. wide. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Welch, Letson, Miller, Stang, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4388 Number of Lots: 20 Subdivider: William Sangster Total Acreage: 5.0 Engineer: Nat Neff Engineering Co. Located east of Huntington Avenue, and 660 ft. south of Garfield Street, and legally described as -2- v©� Page #3 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 bein,, a proposed subdivision of Block 3003 and 3004 of the East Side Villa Tract. The Secretary read the report of the Subdivision Committee recommending approval of the Tentative Tract. Commission discussion was held. A 1.10TION WAS M_, DE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE TE 14TATIVE TRACT ML11X NO 4388 ;dITH THE FOLL,01WING CONDITIONS: 1. A soil test report by an approved soils en,3ineer shall be submitted to the City Engineer prier. to recordation of any. portion of the tract and all portions of the land not sat..; isfactory for building shall be eXcluded or made suitable for, build irg . 2. All of the Standard Subdivision Requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: ' AYES: Letson, Welch, Miller, Stang, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARTSED. TENTATIVE TRACT 1�1AP NO 4380 Number of Lots: 168 Subdivider: Stanley Ruiz, Agent Total Acreage: 34.5± Engineer: Millet, King & Assoc; Located at the southwest corner of Edinger '.venue and Golden Nest Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision' of a portion of -the E of the NE of. Section 22-5-11 SBB & M. The report of the Subdivision Committee was read by the Secretary recommending approval of the Tentative Tract. Jeff Millet, of Millet, King &_ Assoc., representing the applicant, addressed the Commission, and atated that he did not have objections to the proposed conditions. Commission discussion followed. -3- 385 Page #4 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4380 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised tentative map received September 12th, 1961, shall be the approved map. 2. A drainage easement to the south or west from'the proposed commercial site shall be provided if necessary. 3. The dedication and improvement of Golden West Street and Edinger Avenue shall include that portion designated as proposed commercial site. 4. A soil test report by an approved soils engineer shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to recordation of any portion of the tract and all portions of the land not satisfactory for building shall be excluded. 5-. AU of the Standard Subdivision Requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Welch, Miller, Letson, Stang, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4381 Number of Lots: 85 Subdivider: Stanley Ruiz, Agent Total Acreage: 201 Engineer: Millet, King & Assoc. Located at the southwest corner of Heil Avenue and Golden West Street, and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the E 2 of the SE 4 of Section 22-5-11 SBB & M. The Secretary read the report of the Sub- division Committee recommending approval of Tentative Tract. Jeff Millet, of Millet, King & Assoc., representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and agreed to the proposed conditions. A MOTION 14AS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY STANG TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT nkP NO 4381 WITH THE FOLL014ING 03NDITIONS: 1. Lots 1 to 19 inclusive shall not be included in a final map until the adjoining tract has been recorded or adequate access is otherwise provided. -4- r Page #5 Minutes,- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 ' 2. All of the Standard Subdivision Requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Welch, Miller, Stang, Letson, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4392 Number of Lots: 365 Subdivider: Pacific Sands Total Acreage: 120 Engineer: Jennings-Halderman,Inc. Located at the .northwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Newland Street and east of Beach Blvd., and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the W 2 of Section 12-6-11 SBB & M. The Secretary -read letter submitted by the Engineer, William J. Brown, of Jennings-Halderinan, Inc.,' requesting that the Planning Commission defer action on Tentative Tract No 4392 for a period of sixty days. A MOTION WAS MUkDE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT AND CONTINUE THE HEARING FOR SIXTY DAYS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Welch, Miller, Stang, Worthy; Letson, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. ' THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4284 Number of'Lots: 211 Subdivider: C. R. Bauman Total Acreage: 46.51 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson Inc. Located at the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Bushard Street, and legally described as bein- a portion of the N 2 of the NW 4 of Section 7-6-10 SBB & M. -5- - 387 Page #6 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission ' Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 The Secretary read the report of the • Subdivision"Committee recommending that the Planning Commission • approve only -the design and layout of the tract, until such time as the health problem is solved, the tract should be consid- ered again to complete the tract approval. • Kenneth Carlson, of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., representing the subdivider, addressed the Commission, stating that he did not have any objections to the proposed conditions by the Subdivision Committee. Senior Design_ Engineer, Bill Hartge, pointed out that Lot "A" was not adequate for a pump station since it was only 3500 sq. ft. and that Lot No 79 or Lot No 80 should be designated as a pump station site, lot size being 6000 sq. ft. Commission discussion was held at length. r, :LOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY STANG TO APPROVE THE DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO 4284 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised layout dated September 18th, 1961 shall be the approved map. 2. The dedication and improvement of Adams Avenue and Cannery Street shall include the 12.5 acres parcel designated as "not a part of this subdivision". 3. No portion of this tract shall be recorded until such time as further approval by the Planning Commission is secured certifying that a solution has been found to the problem of a public health hazard due to irrigation of nearby farm lands with undisinfected sewer effluent. 4. All standard subdivision requirements -shall be complied with. 5. Lot A is not satisfactory for a drainage facility and a suitable lot shall be provided as deemed necessary by the City Engineer. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Miller, Welch, Stang, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: 'None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. M Page #7 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4339 Number of Lots: 294 Subdivider:- Doyle & Shields Constr. Co. Total Acreage: 80± Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. Located at the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Cannery Street, and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SE 4 of Section 1-6-11. The Secretary read the report of the Subdivision Committee recommending that the Planning Commission approve only the design and layout of the tract, and at such time as the health problem is solved, the tract should be considered again to complete the tract approval. Kenneth Carlson, of Voorheis- Trindle-Nelson, Inc., representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant does not have any objections to the conditions. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE THE DESIGN.AND LAYOUT OF TENTATIVE - TRACT NO 4339 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: i 1. The revised layout dated September 1st, 1961 shall be the approved map. ' 2. The service road along Adams Avenue shall be extended through Lot 1 to the west boundary of the Tract. 3. Lot "A" shall be fully improved and shall be bounded on each side by a masonry wall not less than 5 ft. high except adjoining the front yard of'abutting lots the wall shall not exceed 42 inches in height. 4. No portion of this tract shall be recorded until such time . as further approval by the Planning Commission is secured certifying that a solution has been found to the problem of a public health hazard due to irrigation of'nearby farm lands with urdisinfected sewer effluent. 5. All standard subdivision requirements shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Welch, Miller, Stang, Worthy, Chairman Bazi1. NOES: None. -7- a 389 Paoe #8 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4350 Number of Lots: 486 Subdivider: Vanguard Construction Co. Total Acreage: 105.6± Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. Located on the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Bushard Street, and south of Yorktown Avenue, and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SW 4 of Section 6-6-10. The Secretary read the report of the Subdivision Committee recommending that the Planninj Commission approve only the design and layout of the tract and such time as the health problem is solved, the tract should be -considered again to'complete the tract approval. Dan Parton, 9f Vanpuard.Construction Co.,,addressed the Commission, and .stated that he objects only to requirement of Note ,�4 regarding relocation of a school site. He stated that the.subdivider did have approval of a previous Pap with the school site -as indicated. He also stated that the company has entered into escrow, based on the approved map and does not feel that the school site should be changed after a tentative map has been approved. Commissioner Stand than requested the Secretary to read the.letter submitted by -the Fountain Valley School -District, statini- that the proposed school site of 6.8- acres, located west of the flood channel, was•not satis- factory for their needs.. Therefore the request is to locate a full 15 acres school site east of said channel. After Lengthy discussion held by the Commission the.applicant a;;reed to the continuance of the proposed subdivision the October 3rd, 1961, Planninb Commission meeting- -8- 890 Page #9 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission . Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 A MOTION WAS MADE BY STAr1G AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO THE OCTOBER 3RD, 1961) rE, ETiNG. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Welch, Millet Stan;, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 207 - CHANGE OF ZONE from: A-1-Y General CONTINUED Applicant - Agricultural District as adopted by Teddy Oka Interim Ordinance No'672 `TO M-2 Heavy Industrial District. Approximately 20 acres located on the east side of Bushard Street, approximately 660 ft. south of Hamilton Avenue, and legally described as" the S z of the :1[a 4 of the -SE y of Section. 18, T.6.S., R.10.W., SBB & M. The Secretary read the staff report. The hearing -was reopened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at len-th. The Secretary' pointed out on the 'inap all of the area surrounding the proposed zone change; Chairman Bazil agreed with the Secretary.as to possible M-1 Zone instead of M-2 since the surrounding property is mostly zoned M-1, MI -A or R-1. -The Secretary pointed out that the only,I,1-2 Heavy Industrial Zone in the southeast section of the City is where the steam station is located. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY STANG TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO' -THE NEXT REGUL2,kR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3RD, 1961,'AND TO SO NOTIFY THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Welch, t[i11er, Stano, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. sm 391 Pave #10 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. TIE MOTION CARRIED. Z40NE CASE NO 213 CHANGE OF ZONE from: A-1-Y General Applicant - Pacific Sands Agricultural District, as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 TO R-1 Single Family Residence.District. Located approximately 600 ft. east of Beach Blvd. on both sides of Indianapolis Street, and legally described as a portion of the W 22 of Section 12--6--11 SBB M. Further legal description on file in the P lannin ; Department Office. The Secretary read the staff report. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion -followed. RESOLUTION NO 213 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Making Recommendation of Approval of Zone Case No 213 to the City Council. A MOTION UTAS MADE BY STAr:G AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 213, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDING OF FACTS: 1. The property adjoinin`the subject property to the east is zoned R-1 Single Family Residence District and is being used as such. r 2. Under the present -zoning the property can be subdivided and dwellings constructed. 3. The rezoning of the area will eliminate any uses that are not compatable with single family residences within the tract boundary. POLL CALL VOTE: - AYES: Letson, Miller, Welch, Stang, 1,lorthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE PERMIT: UP # 135 To allow construction of a shopping center Applicant - James Hodges, Agent and service station in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the SW corner of Bolsa Avenue 392 Page #11 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 ' and Edwards Street and legally described as Lot 297, Tract 3847 and better known as 15001 thru 15067 Edwards Street, Huntington Beach, California. i The Secretary read the staff report. The hearing was opened to the audience, and James Hodges, Agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission to point out the specific uses in the proposed development.. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. -Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 135 WITHOUT CONDITIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Welch, Stang, Letson, Worthy, Chairman Bazi1. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION: To allow the construction of a CP #110 ' Applicant - church and sunday school rooms for Rev. J. D. Andrews ' approximately 150 persons, and to allow future development of proposed structures,as needs arise, in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located on the north side of Ellis Avenue, approximately 600 ft. east of Beach Blvd., and le -ally described as the S 3/4 of the SE 4 of the SW 4 of the NW 4 of Section 36-5-11, EXCEPTING therefrom the E'1y 432.00 ft. and also excepting therefrom the N'ly 195.00 ft. of the W'ly 100.00 ft. 3 The Secretary read two letters of protest, submitted by nearby property owners and'read the staff report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Tim Talbert, real estate broker, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of approving the proposed church site. -11- 393 Page #12 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 Rev.•J. D. Andrews, pastor of the Baptist Church, 8312 Kiner Drive, Huntington Beach, addressed -the Commission, and stated that the church board surveyed the area and found that there will be a great need for a church site in the general area, since there are number of tracts under construc- tion, and he feels that the.proposed church location is favorably situated within the vast growing development. Richard V. Hearons, 18391 Patterson Way, Huntington Beach, addressed the %ommission, and questioned the access to the church, otherwise stated that he had no objections to the proposed church site. Mr. W. T. Agajanian of Los Angeles, addressed the Commission, and protested the proposed church site on the -rounds that it would be detrimental to his property, because in near future there will be a shopping center constructed, and that it would not be'a suitable location for a church site. Mrs. Martha Holt, real estate agent, addressed the Commission and stated that -she feels that the proposed church site would._be a great asset to the community. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL PERMIT CP # 110 WITH THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITIONS: 1. Ellis Avenue shall be dedicated to a width of 42 ft. from centerline in accordance with the Master Plan of Hi-hways. 2. Ellis Avenue shall be improved with sidewalk, curb, ;utter and paving in accordance with City Standards. 3. The south half of La Palma Avenue shall be dedicated and improved with a turn around meeting the approval of the City Engineer. 4. The approval shall apply only to the portion proposed for immediate construction and not that portion designated on the plot plan as future construction. -12- 394 Page #13 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 5. A masonry wall not less than 5 ft. high shall be constructed alon— the east side of the parking'1ot except in front 20 ft. where the wall shall be not less than 3 ft. nor more than 32 ft.high. A masonry wall between 3 and 32 ft. high shall be constructed across the front of the parking area except for the driveway. ` 6. No vehicular access to La Palma Street shall be permitted and a masonry wall between 3 and 32 ft. high shall be erected along qll church property abutting La Palma Street. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Welch, Miller, Worthy, Stang, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ' ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE: AV #322 To allow the construction of a garage Applicant - R. A. Hulme and workshop to within 3 ft-. of the rear property line in deviation to the required 20 ft. rear yard' setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at 7562 Seine Drive (Sol Vista), Huntington Beach, California, and legally described as Lot 83, Tract 3420. The staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, R. A. Hulme, applicant, addressed the Commission, and stated that he is in agreement with the suggested conditions'and intends to use the proposed building for a double garage and hobby shop I. Hanson, 16602 Tiber Lane, Huntingtrn Beach, addressed the Commission and stated that he had no objections to the proposed Area Variance. ' Carl Johnson, adjacent property owner voiced his opinion for the proposed variance. Gerry Cooper, neighbor of the applicant, also stated that he had no objections. was closed. There being no further comment, the hearing I -13- 395 Page #14 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 Commission discussion followed. A MOTION I4AS MADE BY WORTHY- AND SECONDED BY STANG TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE AV #322 WITH -THE FOLLOWING COND ITI ONS 1. The garage be set -back 5 ftfrom the rear property line. 2. Upon completion of the garage, the existing drive approach on Seine Drive be removed and the curb be replaced.. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Welch, Miller, Stan, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE: AV #323 To allow the construction of a 6 ft. block Applicant - Tommie Propas wall within the exterior side yard in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at the southwest corner of Ontario Drive and Manitoba Street, and legally described as Lot 44, Tract No. 3563 (Huntington Rivera). The Secretary read the staff report. The hearing Baas opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY.STANG AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE AV #323 WITHOUT CONDITIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Stan,, Welch, Miller, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #324 To allow the construction of six model Applicant A. L. Gindling homes in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Springdale Street and approximately 520 ft-. south of the Westminster City Limits, -14- 396. Page #15 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 and legally described as Lots 276 thru 281 inclusive, of Tentative Tract No. 3850, and further description on file in the Planning Department Office. The, Secretary read the staff report. The hearing was opened to the audience there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that the purpose of establishing six model homes for a tract propdsed for construction in the near future was standard practice for tract development, and since the location will fit in with the approved tentative map, approval was recommended. A MOTION WAS MADE BY. -WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #324 WITHOUT CONDITIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Stang, Welch, Miller, Worthy, Chairman Bazi1. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman, THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #325 To allow the establishment of an' office Applicant - Edward W. Tuck and yard for retail sale of fence material and related hardware items. Located approximately 75 ft. north of MacDonald Street and west of Beach Blvd.,'and legally described as Lots 116, 1172 118 of Tract No. 417, and otherwise known as 16311 Beach B1vd.,'Huntington Beach, California. The staff report was read by the Secretary to the Planning Commission. The hearing was opened to the audience. Fire Chief Higgins, addressed the Commission, and stated that if approved, that the proposed building should be required to meet the requirements of a Fire Zone #2. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -15- 397 Page #16 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 Commission discussion was -held at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STPN G AND SECONDED BY WELCH TO'DENY USE VARIANCE UV #325 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The storage of wood and other fence material and hardware items is not compatable with the area or future development within the location. 2. The site is midway between proposed major shopping centers and a use similar to a lumber yard is not suitable for the area. ' ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Welch, Miller, Stancy, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: Letson. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION: To allow the establishment of truck and UV #326 Applicant - equipment storage and repair yard on a Paul •Loumena temporary basis without widenin; and/or improvement of Cannery Street, in the.M-1-0 Light Industrial District combined with oil production. Located west of Cannery Street and approximately 1300 ft. south of Atlanta Avenue, and legally described as the E 500 ft. of the N 425 ft. of the SE 4 of the NE 4 of Section 13-6-11 SBB & M. The Secretary read the staff report. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment it was closed. Commission discussion followed. It was noted that the applicant is leasing the land on a temporary basis, therefore the staff suggested that the application be approved for a period of one or two years. A MOTION WkS MADE BY WELCH AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO.APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION - UV #326 FOR ONE YEAR. WITH THE UNDERSTANDING -THAT THE APPLICANT COULD REAPPLY AT THE- END OF THAT PERIOD. -16- Page #17. Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 POLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Worthy, welch, Miller, Stan;, Chairman BAzil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION: To allow'the Division of Land of the DV #155 Applicant - following described parcel;,the,South M rle M. Tooker 3 of the SE 4�f the SW 4 of the Iona 4 of Section 36-5-11; excepting the E'1y 432 ft*. therefrom, into two individual parcels: DIVISION I:* The N' ly 195 ft.- of the WI ly 50 ft.' of the above described property. DIVISION II: The N'ly 195 ft. of the E'ly 50 ft. of the WI ly 100 ft. of the above described property. Located north of Ellis Avenue and east of La Palma Street in the R-4 Suburban Residential District. The Secretary read the staff report. The hearing was opened'to the audience, there bein's no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY STANG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL'OF DIVISION OF LAND DV # 155 TO T,IE CITY COUNCIL, tv7ITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION : . 1. The north z of La Palma Avenue shall be dedicated and be fully improved with a turn -around all in a manner meeting with the approval of the. City Engineer. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Le"tson, Welch, Miller,. Stand, Worthy, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN OF LANb USE - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR The Secretary presented the proposed - plan of the Huntirgg ton Harbour Ila.rina. The hearing was opened to the audience. -17- 399 Page ;�18 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 Mr. Lewis Douglas, developer, addressed the Commission and stated that the Harbour Marina is only -a tentative plan and it is only a form of land use. The Secretary pointed out two proposed school sites within the proposed Huntington Harbour. Mr. Harold Pedersen, Superintendent of Ocean View School District, addressed the Commission and stated that they were studying the plans and that at least two school sites will be required. Mr. Wilson Felps, 1311 Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, addressed the Commission and questioned the location of the proposed school site and the distance of the flood con- trol channel. He further questione& tre street width south of Smeltzer Avenue and the traffic problem in the area. Mr. Douglas stated that the road will be brought off the boundary to allow better traffic circulation within the development and.would-discourage the traffic going thru the'M'ariha.— He also stated that better locations will be worked out for the proposed school sites. 'JEff Millet, addressed the Commission and asked if the adjacent property could be considered with the proposed land use of Huntington Harbour. Chairman Bazil stated that this was a study of the Marina only and adjacent property could not be considered as part of that study. ' Clifford Houser, adjacent property owner was questioned whether or not a street could be located on their common property line and why the flood control channel was not indicated on the plans. Again Mr. Douglas answered that this proposed plan is merely tentative and it will be at Least two years before any definite drawings of the northeast portion of the -1s- Page #19 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th,-1961 ' development can be submitted. RESOLUTION NO 1043 A -Resolution of the City Planning Commission of -.'the City of Huntington 36ach Making Recommendation of Approval for an,Amendment to the -Master Plan of Land Use.- Revised 1961. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL`OF THE AM-ND14ENT TO THE MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE FOR THE HUNTINGTON HARBOUR AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE:` AYES: Letson, Worthy,,. Miller,, Welch,- Stang, Chairman-Bazil. NOES: None. ' ABSENT: Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. REQUEST OF THE OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR APPROVAL The Secretary -read two letters submitted by the Ocean View School District requesting approval of the fol- lowing school sites known as Site #24 and Site #33. SITE NO 24: Described as follows: SITE NO 33 : Described as follows: S. 15 acres of W z.of ' SE 4 of SW 4 of Section 20; T.5.S., R.11.W., S. 7 2 acres• of W 2 of E z• of NW 4 of NW 4 of Section 202 T.5.S.3 R.11.14.1 Commission discussion was held. It was noted that the proposed school sites could be approved at such time as a tentative tract map is submitted and specific locations of the school sites are worked out. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE MATTER TO THE OCTOBER 3RD, 1961, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. POLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Worthy, Stang, Welch, Miller, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. -19- 401 Page #20 Minutes = H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 SUGGESTED SPECIAL CEMETERY ZONE: The Secretary presented a suggested Special Cemetery Zone to the Commission. Dr. David•Payne, addressed the Commission, and requested two minor modifications of the suggested special cemetery zone. He also•requested that rezoning of the cemetery property be processed at the same time the special,cemetery zone is being considered. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION 14AS MADE BY STANG AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO SET THE MATTER FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 17TH, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. ' ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Worthy, Welch, Miller, Stang, Chairman Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT,: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. Planning Commission Recessed Chairman Bazil called a recess of the Planning Commission at 9:45 o'clock P.M. Planning Commission Reconvened Commission was reconvened at 10:00 o'clock P.M,, by the 'Chairman. DISCUSSION - REPORT FALLOUT SHELTERS Communication from the City Council was read by the Secretary requesting study for the location of fallout shelters and report to the Council. A letter was submitted by the Building and Safety Director, 011in C. Cleveland, and was read by the Secretary. The Secretary read the memorandum from the Planning Department reporting their studies on the matter to -ether with the Building Department Superintendent. -20- 402 Page #21 Minutes - H. B. Plannirig Commission ' Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 Commission was held at ---•length-. = The Commission agreed unanimously to instruct the Secretary••to report and to recommend the following procedure for location of shelters to"the City Council: 1. Every consideration will be given for the reasonable location of shelters in front or side yards.' 2. The location of fallout shelters in required front or side yards to be considered by a variance application_; 3. Fallout shelters at reasonable lodations within required front or side yards will be favorably considered upon the following conditions: (a) All portions of the shelter shall be completely below the grade of the surrounding yard existing prior to construction of such shelter except for the access -way and the necessary vents. (b) A11•portions of the shelter in front of a building or in the exterior side yard of a corner lot shall, except for the access -way and vents, be covered with at least'12 inches' of earth and landscaped similar to the surrounding yard. (c) The access --way shall not exceed 42 inches in length or width and shall not project more than 18 inches above the surrounding grade. (d) Vents shall project not more than 36 inches above the surrounding -rade. - (e) Shelters"shall be designed, constructed and used only for emergency protection of life. AREA VARIANCE: AV #314 The Secretary read a communication Applicant Walter Corbin from the City Council referring AV #314 back to the Commission for further consideration. The Secretary read letter submitted by Pacific Sands Co., setting forth reasons for consideration of granting Area Varlance #314. The above mentioned variance was heard by the Commission=on August 15th, 1961, at which time it was unanimously denied-, since the ordinance requires that certain findings of fact must be made for approval of -an application and that no justification for approval was apparent. • An appeal by Mr. James F. Deane, of Pacific Sands, representing the applicant, was filed and heard -21- 403 Page #22 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission - Tuesday, September 19th, 1961 by the City Council on September 5th, and 18th, 1961, and by minute action, the Council referred this matter back to the City Planning Commission for review and reconsideration because of extenuating circumstances in connection therewith. Discussion was held at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WELCH TO RECOMtIEND DENIAL OF THE REQUESTED AREA VARIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING IDEMIZED REASONS AND SO REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL: ' 1. -There are no exceptional circumstances that would justify the granting of AV #314. 2. There is no hardship involved other than that created by the applicant. ' POLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Stann, Worthy, Welch, Miller, Chairman Bazi1. NOES: None. ' ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. 1961) AT 7:00 P.M.' W. C. Warner, Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO SEPTEMBER 26TH, SM Robert Bazi1, Chairman