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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-05-0114:2 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MAY 1st, 1962 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: On motion by Worthy and seconded by Letson the minutes of the Huntington Beach Plan- ning Commission of April 17, 1962, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO 4380 - CONTINUED Number of Lots: 168 Subdivider: Mar -Jan Corp. Total Acreage: 35 Engineer: Millet, King & Assoc. Located south of Edinger Avenue and west of Goldenwest Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the E2 of the NE4 of Section 22-5-11 SBB,.& M. Jeff Millet, of Millet and King, engineer for the subdivider, addressed the Commission, and ob- jected to the requirement of the improvements along Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue along the proposed commercial property. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4380 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All applicable conditions of approval of the previous tenta- tive map shall be complied with. 2. The right-of-way for Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue along the proposed commercial property shall be dedicated but need not be improved at the time the tract is developed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 143 Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 4328 and 4682 Number of Lots: 41 Subdivider: Marell Homes, Inc. Total Acreage: 9.7 Engineer: Nat Neff Engineering Co. Located south of Slater -Avenue and approximately 660 ft east of Beach Blvd., and legally described as being a subdivision of the N2 of the W2 of the E2 of the NW4 of the SW4 of Section 25-5-11 and ALSO being a subdivision of Lots 4, 5, 145 15, and a portion of -Lots 13 and 16 of Tract No. 439 and a portion of the E2 of the NW4 of the SW4 and a portion of the.N2 of the NE4 of the SW4 of the SW4 of Section 25-5-11. The Secretary read the Subdivision Committee Report. Ray Mercado, engineer for the subdivider, addressed the Commission and stated there were no objections to the stipulated conditions. A MOTION -WAS MADE BY'LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 4328 AND 4682 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All provisions for disposal of storm water, both within and beyond the tracts, shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. 2. All of the Standard Subdivision Requirements that are appli- cable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4663 Number of -Lots: 42 Subdivider: Gribble & Watson, LTD Total Acreage: 10 Engineer: Hall, Haynes & Assoc. Located south of Ellis Avenue and approximately 660 ft east of Beach Blvd., and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of Section 36-5-11. - 2 - 144 Page #3 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 was.read by -the Secretary. The Subdivision Committee report Jack Hall,,Engineer for the Subdivider, addressed the Commission and objected to condition #4 which stipulates that at least the S'1y 100 ft of the tract shall be left undeveloped to provide for natural drainage. Bill Hartge, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the reason for the required 100 ft of un- developed property is to provide for natural drainage and a , possible cul-de-sac at the south end of the tract. Commission discussion was held at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY-LETSON TO APPROVE TENTATIVE MAP NO 4663 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Only that portion of the tract shall be recorded which does not contribute more storm runoff to the existing drainage area to the south and west than the property now does based on a ten year storm frequency; 2. All portions of the tract shall be constructed at least one foot above the maximum ponding level of the natural water- course to the south as determined by the City Engineer. 3. All provisions for disposal of runoff water shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. 4. A cul-de-sac shall be provided at the south end of the pro- posed street and spreading of runoff water shall meet the _, approval of the City Engineer. 5. A street shall be provided to the east boundary of the tract at Lot 34. 6. All of the Standard Subdivision Requirements that are appli- cable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4677 - REVISED Number of Lots: 110 Subdivider: Huntington Harbour Corporation. Total Acreage: 24 Engineer: Moffatt & Nichol Located east of Coast Highway 101 A and the extension of Broadway Street and legally described as being - 3 - Page #4 /� 115 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 a subdivision of a portion of Section 19-5-11. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary.. Lewis Douglas, Jr., President of Huntington Harbour Corp., addressed the Commission and explained their proposed re -location of the public beach shown on the adopted Master Plan. He also displayed a map showing their revised Master Plan. Commission discussion was held.. A MOTION WAS MADE -BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4677 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised Tentative Map dated April 30, 1962; shall be the approved map. 2. All waterways shall be designated alphabetically as a lot or lots on the final map and shall be deeded in fee to the City. Pierhead lines may be established a maximum of 30 ft from bulkhead lines except at the ends of basins where such lines may be 60 ft'from bulkhead lines. 3. The tract shall be annexed to the Harbor Maintenance District now being formed. 4. Vehicular access rights from Lots 84 to 94 and 96 to 106 to the perimeter street shall be dedicated to the City 5. All applicable Standard Subdivision Requirements shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Starg. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4680 Number of Lots: 10 Subdivider: Fernhill Homes, Inc. Total Acreage: 3 Engineer: Paul Calvo Co. Located east of Graham Street and approximately 250 ft south of Heil Avenue and legally described as being the south 3 acres of the N 1/3 of the W2 of the NW4 of the SE4 of Section 21-5-11. - 4 - 146 Page #5 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 was read by the Secretary. The Subdivision Committee Report Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4680'WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:• 1. The proposed private street shall be improved to City Standards approved by the City Engineer and shall be dedicated as a public street. , 2., All of the Standard Subdivision Requirements that are appli- cable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #409 - Continued Applicant - Mark Forsyth,'Jr. To allow the establishment of a rest home for elderly people in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located approximately 560 ft north of Yorktown and east of Delaware Street and legally described as the north 66 ft of Block 2605, East Side Villa Tract. The Secretary informed the Commission that a revised plot plan has been submitted and read a letter submitted by the applicant. ' The hearing was reopened to the audience. Wm. Folsum, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions. Mrs. Belle Keel, resident of Whittier, addressed the Commission and stated that'she will be the future manager of the rest home and spoke in favor of the proposed variance. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed-. Commission held a lengthy discussion. -5 - Page #6 147 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE -VARIANCE -NO. 409 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND CONDITION: 1. That the size and shape of the lot is extra deep. 2. That the proposal is a small limited use.. 3. That the use of the lot is not over extending the development. 4. That -the proposed use is not objectionable to the neighbor- hood. CONDITION: 1. The driveway to the parking area in the rear shall be at least 12 ft wide. ROLL CALL VOTE: . AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. -ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. SUGGESTED STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION SIGNS The Secretary read a suggested list of four standard conditions for approval of subdivision signs. 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the expiration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and -the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 feet above the centerline grade of any street within 50 feet of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for -the necessary structural members.. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owners expense, upon 30 days notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. Commission. A discussion was held by the A MOT ION 'WAS -MADE BY BAZ IL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE STANDARD CONDITIONS AS READ FOR ALL TRACT SIGNS PLUS THE ADDED CONDITION OF A 50 FT SETBACK FROM PROPERTY LINE IF SIGN IS ON BEACH BLVD. - 6 - i 48 Page #7 s Minutes*- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED., USE,VARIANCE:- UV 11413 To allow the construction of a Applicant: Melven Genser. Inc. temporary subdivision directional sign in the A-1-Y General Agri- cultural District. Located at the northwest corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue, and legally described as being a portion of the S2 of the SE4 of Section 6-6-10. The Secretary read a communi- cation submitted by Mrs. Velma Thomas, opposing the.erection of the sign on her property. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was -opened to'the audience. Louis Stabile, representing the Genser Sign Co., addressed the Commission and requested that the sign be granted. Max Wiset, attorney representing the Genser Sign Co., addressed the Commission and stated that'it was not quite fair to grant one sign and deny,another. Mrs. Velma Thomas, owner of the property, addressed the Commission and stated that at this time the subject property is leased for farming purposes. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY USE VARIANCE: UV #413. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. - 7 - PAGE #8 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 USE VARIANCE: UV #414 Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. To allow the construction of a temporary subdivision directional sign in the R-5 Professional Business District. Located approximately 500 ft south of Indianapolis Avenue and on the west side of Beach Blvd.,.and legally described as the N2 of the N2 of the SE4 of the SE4 of Section 11-6-11. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Louis Stabile addressed the Commission and stated that he did not have objections to the proposed standard conditions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. The Planning Director pointed out that this is another big tract sign in an area where there are very few signs at present. The subject sign will be about 100 ft north of one of the two existing signs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE: UV #414 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this.application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the expiration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. -If the sign is not removed as. required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall -be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft-of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed ex- cept for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30- days notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. 5. The sign shall setback 50 ft from the Beach Blvd. property line. 8 - 154age #9 .. - Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None;. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #415 To allow the construction of four Applicant - Melven Genser. Inc. subdivision directional signs in the R-4-Y Suburban Residential District at the northeast corner of Adams Avenue and Cannery Street, and legally described as Lots 1, 82, 83, 84, and 85, Tract No. 4493, portion of Tentative Tract No. 4350. Secretary. The Staff report was read by the The hearing was opened to the audience;°there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Planning Director pointed out that a total of five signs are involved in this application, all of which are on the tract they are to advertise. He further pointed out that this tract is just starting_construction and the models will be ready for the spring sales season. It was further noted that the signs range in size from 10 ft x 20 ft to 15 ft x 125 ft and will all be quite close to the model homes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE; UV #415 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. .Approval of this.application shall be for one year from the date of approval.. „ 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the expiration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as, required, the City,retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30 day's notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. Page #10 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 151 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ; THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE: AV #416 To allow a 10 ft front yard setback Applicant - Glen Mar —Development in --deviation to the -required 20 ft front yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Adams Avenue and approximately 250 ft west of Lotus Lane and legally described as Lots 45 and 56, Tract No. 4493.• The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Planning Director pointed out that these are the only two lots in the tract for which yard variances are necessary and apparently the house arrangement is about the best that.can be worked out on these very shallow lots. He also stated that the two lots for which a 10 ft front yard is requested are located near the end of a cul-de-sac. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE AV 4416. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None., ABSENT: None. THE. MOTION CARRIED, USE VARIANCE: UV #417 Applicant - Robert R. Potter To allow the construction.of a com- mercial building 85 ft x 50 ft to be divided into six or less small retail stores in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located 1320 ft south of Ellis Avenue and east of Beach Blvd., and legally described as the N 2 of the N 2 of the NW-4 of the SW 4 of the SW4 - 10 - 152Page #11 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 of Section 36-5-11 in the Rancho Las Bolsas, excepting the W'ly 88 ft thereof,_also excepting the N'1y 65 ft. The Secretary read six letters submitted by (1) Arthur Webb, 2619•- 17th Street, Huntington Beach, (2) Blake J. Paisley, 1234 S. Driftwood, Santa Ana, (3) Larry Kraus,, 2931 E. Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar., (4) Mark Downing Ford, Inc., 18575 Beach Blvd., (5) Blackburn - LaRue, Inc., 17081 Beach.Blvd., (6) Five -Points Realty, 18381 Beach Blvd. all favoring the pro- posed variance. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert R._Potter, applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions by the Commissioners. the hearing was closed. There being no furtheK comment, Commission discussion was held. The Planning,Director pointed out that the application also requests approval of dividing the front 130 ft of the property for loan purposes. The property is presently used as a home for the owner and greenhouse for raising orchids. He further pointed out that the present zoning is R-4-X and the nearest commercial zone is almost.1/4.mile north at "Five Points." It was further noted that a change of zone was initiated proposing a C-4 zone for both sides of Beach Blvd. between Ellis and Garfield. The hearing on this proposal will be at the next meeting on May 15, 1962. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO May 15,.1962. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller,.Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ... 153 Page #12 Minutes - H. B. Planning, Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 USE VARIANCE: UV #418 To allow the construction of a Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. subdivision'directional sign to be located at the SE corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street, and legally described as being 70 ft S of N line of NW4 of Section 8-6-10 and 350 ft E of W line of NW4 of Section 8-6-10. The Staff report was read by The hearing was opened to the audience; .the Secretary;/there being no comment; the hearing'was closed. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON . AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #418 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. -Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the ex- piration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right'of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for the necessary structural members, 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner"s expense, upon 30 days notice, if such is necessary because of.street widening. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USL VARIANCE: UV #419 To allow the construction of a -Applicant -' Melven Genser, Inc. 12 ft x 42 ft double face sub- division sign to be located at the SE corner of Adams Avenue and Beach Blvd., and legally described as being 143 ft E of the-W line of the NW4 of the NW4 of Section 12-6-11 and 65 ft S of the N line of the NW4 of the NW4 of Section 12-6-11. - 12 - 154Pag'e #13 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 ` The Secretary read a letter submitted by the B. C. Deane Co.'requesting favorable considera- tion since they are approaching the deadline for the opening of Seahaven tract. The,Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. R. C. Mize, attorney representing the.land-owner, addressed the Commission and stated that he gives the consent to the application. George Goodwin, 18431 Beach Blvd., addressed the Commission and stated that the location for the sign is not desirable since it would create a traffic hazard. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commissidn discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE.BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE U.V #419 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall -be removed by the owner on or before the ex- piration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of'the sign and the area under the sign shall remain -unobstructed except for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owners expense, upon 30 day's notice if such is necessary because of street widening. 5. The sign shall setback 50 ft from the Beach Blvd, property line. ROLL CALL . VOTE : AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED, 13 - Page #14 ' - 155 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 USE VARIANCE: UV #420 To allow the construction of.a Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. "V" type sign 12 ft x 42 ft to be located east of Beach Blvd. and north of Pacific Coast Highway and legally described as being 100 ft E of the W line of the SW4 of Section 13-6-11 and 400 ft S of the N line of the SW4 of Section 13-6-11. Secretary. The Staff report was read by -the The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Planning Director pointed out that this is a "V" type sign designed to be seen from both directions on the Coast Highway. He further stated that the proposed sign structure is set well back from both Beach Blvd. and Coast Highway. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #420 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before,the ex- piration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount Paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30 day's notice if such is necessary because of street widening. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES_: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. - 14 - 156Page #15 - - - Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 ' USE VARIANCE: UV #421 Applicant - Melven Censer, Inc,. To allow the construction of a 12 ft x 42 ft double face sub- division directional sign at the SE corner of Adams Avenue and Beach Blvd. -and legally described as being 180-ft E of the W line of the NW-4 of the NW-4 of Section 12-6-11 and 65 ft •S of the N fine of the NW4 of the NW-4 of Section 12-6-11. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. • Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #421 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.• Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the ex- piration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 £t above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's 'expense, upon 30 day s notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. 5. The sign shall setback 50 ft from the Beach Blvd. property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang-. NOES: Letson. -ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CHRRIED. USE VARIANCE:- UV #422 To allow the construction of three Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. subdivision directional signs and a temporary sales -office in the R-4-Y Suburban Residential District. Located-(1) southwest cor- ner of Bushard and Adams ; (2) southeast corner of Adams and Moontide Circle; (3),south of Adams Avenue and within the street known as Port Circle, all being part of Tract 4495 (Pacific Sands). - 15 - Page #16 157 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO.APPROVE,USE VARIANCE UV #422 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the expiration of,the approval and a.$250 bond shall,be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as. required, the City retains.the right of entry for removal,of. the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom.of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade o£.,any,street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for the necessary structural members, 4. The sign shall be removed at the owners expense, upon 30 days notice, if such is necessary because of 'street widening. 5. The sign shall set back 50 ft from the Beach Blvd property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Worthy, Chairman Stang, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED, USE VARIANCE: UV #423 To allow the,construction of a 'Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. 15 ft x 60 ft subdivision directional sign at the NW Corner of Beach Blvd, and Taylor Avenue and legally described as being 5 ft N of the S line of the NE4 of Section 35-5-11 and 112 ft W of the E line of the NE4 of Section 35-5-11. The.Staff report was read by the Secretary.. The hearing was opened to ,the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND, SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #423 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: - 16 - 7-58Page #17 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the ex- piration of the approval and -a $250 bond shall be posted. guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be.forfeited and -the full amount paid to the'City Treasury. 3. The bottom of.the sign face shall be at -least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any.street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed except for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense; upon 30 day's notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. 5. The sign shall set back 50 ft-from the Beach Blvd. property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: Letson. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER LETSON WAS EXCUSED.FROM THE MEETING. USE VARIANCE: UV #424 To allow the construction of a Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. double face 12 ft x•42 ft sub- division directional sign at the NW corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street and legally des- cribed as being a portion of the S2 of the SE4 of -Section 6-6-10. Max Wiset, attorney representing the Genser Sign Co., addressed the Commission,and requested with- drawal of the proposed variance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY - MILLER TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil,'Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. - NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: Letson. THE MOTION CARRIED. 17_ - 159 Page #18 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 USE VARIANCE: UV JJ425 To allow the -construction of Applicant - Melven Genser, Inc. a 12 ft x 42 ft subdivision directional sign to be located at`the'NE corner of Ellis'Avenue and -Beach Blvd, and legally described as being 300 ft 'N of the S.-line of the 'SW 4 bf .the SW4 of. -the NWk of Section .36-5-.11 and 150 ft E of the W -line of the SW4 of the SW4 of the NW4 of Section 36-5-11. The Staff report was -read by the -Secretary. . ­ I' . ' •• ' • ' The hearing was opened ,to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. • A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO.APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #425 WITH THE FOLLOWING 'CONDITIONS :. . 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the ex- piration of.the approval and a $250 bond shall.be posted guaranteeing such .removal. If the sign is not removed as - required, the City retains -the right"of-entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of the sign dnd the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed ex- cept for the necessary structural members. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30. days notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. 5. The sign'shall set -back 50 ft from the Beach Blvd. propert*y line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: -None-, , ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED:' Letson. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER LETSON RETURNED TO THE MEETING AND ASSUMED HIS DUTIES. 166 Page #19 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 USE VARIANCE: UV # 427 To allow -the ambulance service in Applicant - Coast Ambulance an existing building in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located east of,Beach Blvd. and approximately 1500--ft north of Yorktown Street and legally described as.the N :100 ft-of-the S 1561.80 ft. of the W 530.ft of. the NWk-of Section 1-6-11 SBB & M. ,.� The.Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to.,the audience.. George.Goodwin, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that this location is better for an ambulance service and would provide less congestion. The applicant also requested that a neon sign 4 ft x 7 ft be granted.. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission -discussion was held. - The Planning Director pointed out that at present the property is zoned R-4-X while across the street the zoning is C-2 and C-4.* There is very little -develop- ment close by except for a service station at Yorktown Street and a few scattered residences. A MOTION WAS.MADE BY BAZIL.AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #427 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The application shall be valid. only for,the applicant and. present owners of Coast Ambulance Service. 2. The approval of the application shall expire on January 1964. 3. Street'improvements meeting the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed on Beach Blvd. or a bond shall be -posted to guarantee such improvements. ROLL.CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil-, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. - 19 - Page #20 161 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 USE PERMIT: UP #168 To allow the construction of a Applicant - Robert H. Grant Service Station,•Medical Building and Retail Stores in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the northwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Edwards Street and legally described - -as Lot 80, Tract -No. 4276. Secretary. The Staff report was read by the The hearing was opened to.the audience; there being no comment, the hearing -was closed. John Prins-, representing: the applicant, addressed.the Commission and stated that the subject variance is very similar to the one on -the southwest corner of Bolsa and Edwards. The -Planning Director -pointed out that a series of small retail stores, medical building and service station are proposed for which some 50.parking spaces are required. He further pointed out that the plan indicates 80 spaces will be provided. It was noted that facilities such as this are desirable to serve the needs of the immediate neighborhood. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT UP # 168. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman" Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT: UP #169 -To allow the construction of a Applicant - Carter Sian Co. 10 ft x 40 ft double face sub- `' division directional sign to be located on the NE corrier'of Adams Avenue and Beach Blvd. in the R-4-Y Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordi- nance No. 672. Legally described as 100 ft N of S line of SA of Section 1-6-11 and 100 ft E of W line of SW4 of Section 1-6-11. - 20 - 162page #21- Minutes - H. B; Planning Department , Tuesday, May 1, 1962 by the Secretary. The Staff report was read The hearing was opened to. the audience. Pat Carter, representing.the sign_company,•addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of, the proposed.,sign.— ment, the hearing was closed,. There being.no further com- A MOTION WAS MADE BY.WORTHY, AND SECONDED BY MILLER.TO..APPROVE USE PERMIT # 169 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this.application shall be for one year from the date of approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on -or before the expiration of the approval and a $250,bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least ,l0-ft above the centerline grade...of any street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the.sign.shall,remain,unobstructed-ex- cept for the necessary structural members. 4.' The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30 day's notice, if such .is .necessary because .of street widening.. 5. The sign shall set back 50 ft from the Beach Blvd. property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. TIDE .MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT: UP #170 To allow the construction Applicant - Carter Sign Co. of a double faced 10 ft x 40 ft subdivision.directional sign in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District., Located.at the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Beach Blvd,., and legally described as Lot 18, Block H. Tract No. 7. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. - 21 - 163 Page #22 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT UP #170 WITH THE, FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. 1. The approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of.approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the expiration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If.the sign is'not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and'the full amount paid to the City Treasury, 3. The bottom of the.sign face,shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street withih 50 ft-of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain, unobstructed except for the necessary structural members.. 4. The sign shall -be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30 days notice, if such is necessary because of street widening., 5. The sign shall set back 50 ft from the Beach Blvd. property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, BaziL, Kaufman., Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT: UP #171 Applicant - Carter Sign Co. To allow the construction of a double face 10 ft x 40 ft sub- division directional sign to be located on the SE corner of Brookhurst Street and Garfield Avenue in the A-1-Y General Agricultural District. Legally described as Lot 1, Tentative Tract No. 4305. The Staff report.was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed,. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT UP # 171 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:- 1. Approval of this application shall'be for"one year from the date of approval. . 2. The sign -shall be removed by.the owner on or before the expiration of the approval and a.$250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal. If the sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the full amount paid to the City Treasury. -22- 164Page #23 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the sign shall remain unobstructed.except for the necessary structural members.. 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30 days notice, if such is_ necessary because of, street widening.: ROLL CALL VOTE:. AYES: Letson'•'Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Worthy, Chairman,Stang. NOES: None ABSENT: None. ' THE MOTION CARRIED. ' USE PERMIT: UP4172 To allow the construction of a Applicant - Carter Sign Co. 10 ft x.30 ft-subdivision directional sign to be,located approximately 385 ft south of Talbert Avenue on the west side of Beach Blvd. and legally described as Lots 109, 110, and 111, Block D. Tract No. 172. The Staff'report'was read'by the Secretary. ' The hearing was bpened to the audience; there being.no comment, the hearing was closed. The Planning.Director pointed out -that this is'an average tract sign proposed for an area where no signs presently exist. He -further pointed out that there are a few residences a short distance south, otherwise the corner is vacant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO•APPROVE USE PERMIT #172 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year from the date of -approval. 2. The sign shall be removed by the owner on or before the expiration of the approval and a $250 bond shall be posted guaranteeing such removal.. If the'sign is not removed as required, the City retains the right of entry for -removal of the sign and the bond shall be forfeited and the, full amount paid to the City Treasury. 3. The bottom of the sign face shall be at least 10 ft above the centerline grade of any street -within 50 ft of the sign and the area under the'sign shall remain unobstructed ex- cept for the necessary structural members. -23- Page #2- 6e5 4 Minutes - H. B; Planning Commission Tuesday, May 1, 1962 0 4. The sign shall be removed at the owner's expense, upon 30 day's notice, if such is necessary because of street widening. 5. The sign shall set back 50 ft from the Beach Blvd. property line. ROLL CALL VOTE:`- ` AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION .CARRIED... COMMUNICATION: ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION The Secretary read a letter from the Orange County Airport Commission submitting a booklet to aid in planning, construction,.or alteration of -construction in the vicinity of._airports. The booklet was received and filed for reference. COMMUNICATION: HUNrINGTON BEACH HOME -OWNERS ASSOCIATION #1 The Secretary read a letter submitted by the.Huntington Beach Home -Owners Association #1 informing. the Commission of the newly formed organization. The purpose of this organization is to unite the neighborhood for'we1£are and social activities and make the neighborhood a better place to live. The area -represented is bounded by Highway 39, Heil Avenue, Cannery Street and Warner Avenue. The Commission was unanimous in their willingness to cooperate with the newly formed Huntington Beach Home -Owners Association #1. z� C��-L/c.Lc� W. C. Warner Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. -,'-Edward Stan Chairman - 24 -