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MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSIQN
TUESDAY,'MAY 15th, 1962 ,
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Letson, Bazil,-Kaufman, Worthy, Miller,
Chairman Stang.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None. -
MINUTES: On motion by Letson and seconded by Bazil,
the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Plan-
ning Commission of May lsst,' 1962, were
accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary.
ZONE CASE NO 250 A Resolution of Intent of the
Initiated by Resolution of Intent City Planning Commission of
the City of Huntington Beach,
California, initiating a
change of zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District and R-4-X
Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance
No 668 to C-4 Highway Commercial District and R-3 Limited Multi-
ple Family Residence District on property situated generally -
between Ellis Avenue, Garfield Avenue, on both sides of Beach
Boulevard, and fronting on Florida Street.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the -hearing was closed. 'Com-
mission discussion was held. .
RESOLUTION NO 250 A Resolution of the City
'P lanning ' Commis s ion Making
Recommendation_of Approval_
of Zone Case No 250 to the
City Council.,_
A MOTION WAS MADE BYLETSON
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO�&DOPT RESOLUTfO-N`NO•(950'RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL.OF.ZONE CASE NO 250-TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOL-
LOWING REASONS:
1. The present zoning on the subject.parcels of land is not
compatible with inter -city travel;
2. The property fronting on,Beach.Bo.ulevard could better be
utilized for highway related uses.
3. The property proposed to be changed to R-3 will provide a
transition between the C-4 Zone fronting on Beach Boulevard
and the R-2 Zone located west of the proposed change,.,
ROLL CALL VOTE: ,
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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USE VARIANCE:: UV #417 - Continued To allow the construction
Applicant - Robert R. Potter of a commercial 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 Boulevard, and legally described as the NZ
of the N2 of the NW4 of the SW4 of the SW4 of Section 36-5-11
in the Rancho Las Bolsas, excepting the W'ly 88 ft thereof,
also excepting the N'ly 65 ft.
The hearing was reopened
to the audience Robert R. Potter, applicant, addressed the
Commission and offered to answer any questions.
The Planning Director in-
formed -the Commission that reason for the continuance of the
subject variance is for the Commission to consider a zone
change along Beach Boulevard.
There being no further_
comment, the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was
held at length.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN
AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #417 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. All improvements along Beach Boulevard shall be installed
meeting the approval of the City Engineer.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE NO 243 - Continued CHANGE OF ZONE, relative to
Applicant - Gerald Lance proposed change of district
boundary and use classifi-
cation from: R-2 Two Family Residence District to R-3 Limited
Multiple Family District. The following parcel of real pro-
perty as submitted on the applicant's petition is described
herewith: Located on the east side of Florida Street and
approximately 600 feet north of Garfield Avenue, and legally
described as'Lot 22, Block H,-Tract No. 7.
The hearing was reopened to
the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
The Planning Director in-
formed the Commission that this case had been deferred from the
Planning Commission meeting of April 17, 1962, in order to con-
sider a general re -zoning of the area under Zone Case No 250.
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He further stated that this property was included in Zone Case
No 250 for the same zone as had been petitioned and Zone Case
No 250 has been recommended for adoption thereby necessitating
no further action on Zone Case No 243,
ZONE CASE NO 251 CHANGE OF ZONE,
Applicant - Margaret Preininger relative to pro-
posed change of
district boundary and use classification from: R-4-X Suburban
Residential District as adopted by -Interim Ordinance No 668 to
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Business District with setback pro-
visions. The following parcel of rea•1 property as submitted on
the applicant's petition is described herewith: Located north
of Slater Avenue and approximately 200 ft east of Beach Boule-
vard and legally described as the S'ly 233.33 ft of the E'ly
196-94 ft of the W'Ly 462.31 ft of the SW4 of the SW4 of the
NW4 of Section 25-5-11, SBB & M, containing approximately 1.05
acres.
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
informed the Commission that this case involves approximately one
acre of land located on a secondary highway just off of Beach
Boulevard. He further pointed out that the proposed C-1 Zone
would adjoin an existing C-1 extending from Beach Boulevard to
Cameron Street. It was noted that this application is merely an
extension of the adjoining`C-1 Zone.
RESOLUTION NO 251 A.Resolution of
the City Planning g
Commission Recom-
mending Approval of
Zone Case No 251 to
the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE
BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 251
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 251 TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
L. The property is adjoining a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
2. The property:directly.across the street is zoned C-1 extending
from Beach Boulevard to Cameron Street.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE RESOLUTION WAS.ADOPTED.
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ZONE CASE NO 252 CHANGE OF ZONE, relative to pro -
Applicant - E. H. posed change of district boundary
Mueller Constr. Co.
and use classification from:
A-1-X General Agricultural District
as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to C-4 Highway Commercial
District with setback provisions. The following parcel of real
property as submitted on the applicant's petition is described
herewith: Located at the southwest -corner of Heil Avenue and
Goldenwest Street and legally described as the east 220.00 ft
of the north 256.00 ft of the NE4 of the SE4 of Section 22-5-11
(Lot 85,,Tract No 4381).
The Secretary read a letter of
protest submitted by Lon E. Peek, 7801 Bolsa Avenue, Midway City.
The Staff -report was read by the
Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Eugene
O'Neil, 1,3122 Foothill Boulevard, Santa Ana, representing the
applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the
proposal.
There being no further comment, the
hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held at
length. The Planning Director pointed out that on January 16,
1962, the. Planning Commission held a public hearing on Zone
Case No 225 for the exact same zone change on the exact same
property. He further pointed out that there was considerable
objection at that hearing and the Commission recommended denial.
It was noted that approximately 246 homes within walking dis-
tance of the proposed commercial center will be developed in
the near future. This indicates that it would take more than
246 families to support a small shopping center;;therefore,
the Commission felt that the zoning is not necessary from the
standpoint of present need.
RESOLUTION NO 252 A Resolution of the City Planning
Commission Making Recommendation
of Denial of Zone Case No 252 to
the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND ,
SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 252 RECOMMENDING
DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO 252 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
1. That the proposed change of zone is.not sound planning in
terms of present need.
2.' That undeveloped areas surrounding the proposed zoning in-
dicate the premature nature of the proposal.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller,'Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None,
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
ZONE CASE NO 253 CHANGE OF ZONE, relative to
Applicant - Southern proposed change of district
California Edison Co.
boundary and use classifica-
tion from: M-1-A Restricted
Manufacturing District and M-1 Light Industrial. District to M-.2-0
Heavy Industrial District combined with -oil production._ The
following parcel of real property as submitted on the applicant's
petition is -described herewith:. Located west of Cannery Street
and extending to Pacific Coast Highway 101 A and east of the
existing steam station. Legally described as follows:. PARCEL I:
Portions of Sections. 13 and 24,- T.6.S., R.11.W., PARCEL II: A
portion of the SE4 of the SE4 of. Section 13, T.6.S.., R.11.W.,
complete legal description on file in the Planning Department
Office.
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 the property involved is situated on the east -side of
the existing Edison Co. Steam Station and the -requested zone
change is for the purpose of expansion of that station.
Commission discussion was held.
RESOLUTION NO 253 A Resolution of the City Plan-
ning Commission Making Recom-
mendation of Approval of Zone
Case No 253 to the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER
AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 253 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 253 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOL-
LOWING REASONS:
1. The property is to be used for the expansion of the Edison
Company Steam Station to.meet the future power demand in the
Huntington Beach area.
2. The property is adjoining an existing M-2-0 zone which is
presently being used by the existing Edison Company Steam Station.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy,'Miller, Chairman Stang;
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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USE VARIANCE: UV #426 To allow the construction of a
Applicant - Sher Bros, neon sign to exceed the maximum
height by 9 ft and the maximum
square .footage by 64 square feet-:;�j_°rpermitted in the C-2 Com-
munity Business District. Located at the SE corner of Ellis
Avenue and Main Street and legally described as Lot 4, Block D,
Tract No. 7, Huntington Beach, California.
The Staff report was read --by the
Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Sidney
Sher, applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor
of the proposal. ,
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held.
The Planning Director pointed out that the proposed sign is to
be 592 ft in height, which exceeds the allowable height by
92 ft. - He further stated that in this case the" shopping center
is located just off the main traveled way and the applicant
feels that some identification is, necessary that can be seen
from Beach Boulevard. It was further pointed out that,the.sign
is about 264 sq ft in area, which exceeds the maximum allowed
of 200 sq ft. ,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #426 FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS:
1, The proposed neon sign will be located at ,least, 150 ft from
Beach Boulevard.
2. 'The proposed neon sign will not obstruct view or create a
traffic hazard.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
:NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
-THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE:' UV #428 To allow the construction of sales
Applicant - Huntington office in the R-1 Single Family
Harbour Corporation
Residence District Located 200
feet north of Admiralty Drive and
approximately 600 feet east of Pacific Coast Highway 101 A.
Legally described as that portion of Section 19-5-11. Further
legal description on file in the Planning Department Office.
The Staff report was read by the
Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
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Commission discussion was held.
The Planning Director pointed out that this application is neces-
sary only.because the sales office is not located on the part of
the property being subdivided.. He further pointed out that'the
sales office adjoins the subdivision and is the one main sales
office for the Huntington Harbour development.
-A MOTION WAS MADE-BY-LETSON AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #428.
ROLL CALL VOTE: -
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE: AV #429 To allow a 10 ft front yard
Applicant - Marell Homes Inc. setback in deviation to the
required 20 ft front yard
setback in the R-4=X Suburban Residential District. Located
south of Slater Avenue and approximately 660 ft east of Beach
Boulevard within Tract No 4328, and legally described as Lots
6, 7, 105 11, 14, 15, 18, and 19, Tract 4328.
The Staff report was read'by
the Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Homer L. Garvin, 17532 Van Buren St., addressed the
Commission and questioned the widening of Slater Avenue. Mrs.
H. Whittaker, P.O. Box 344, Whittier, addressed the Commission•
and questioned the type of streets proposed 'within the tract.
Roger .Slates, representing the
applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the
subject,property.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held.
The Planning Director pointed out that a total of eight lots are
involved in this application on which duplexes are proposed to
be built. He further pointed out that the size and shape of the
parcel being subdivided is such that the lots have a little less
depth than usual which necessitates the variance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE AV #429.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
e
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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AREA VARIANCE: AV #430 To allow a 15 ft front yard set -
Applicant - Mervin Johnson back in deviation to the required
20 ft front yard setback in the
R-1 Single Family Residence Dis-
trict. Located at the east end of Whitney Drive approximately
1300 ft north of Sugar Avenue, and legally described as Lots
31, 32, and 33, Tract No. 4148.
The Staff report was read by the
Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.. Don Anderson, representing.the applicant, spoke in
favor of the proposal. There being no further. comment, the
hearing was closed. -
Commission discussion was held.
The Planning Director pointed out that the three lots for which
the.variance is requested are situated at the end of a cul-de-
sac which creates rather shallow lots. In each case it is a
corner of the garage which projects into the required front
yard. It was further noted that the applicant feels that the
reduction in front yard is desirable in this case in order
that as much rear yard as possible will be retained.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE AV #430.
ROLL CALL VOTE: <- C
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None. ,
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE: UV #431 To allow the construction of a
Applicant - Michael Beauty Salon within the proposed
Kolmatycki
15 unit apartment building in
the R-3 Limited Multiple Family
Residence District. Located at the westerly.corner of Acacia
Avenue and 6th Street, and legally described as Lots,21, 23,
25, and-27, Block 506, Main Street Section.
The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted by the applicant requesting the Commission!s favorable
consideration of the proposed variance.
The Staff report was read by the
.Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Michael Kolmatycki, applicant, addressed the Com-
mission and stated that 15 parking spaces will be'provided for
the apartments but none for the beauty shop. Wm. Sjrlvester,
representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated
that he designed the proposed apartment building
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There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed, Commission discussion was held at
length, Fire Chief Higgins requested that "in the building" be
deleted from the legal notice, -since the fire department has
jurisdiction over any existing residential dwelling to bq con-
verted into commercial use.
The Planning Director stated
that the property is now occupied by a group of small bungalows
which were built about forty years ago. The proposed, develop-
ment is for 15 units, for which 15 carports are indicated. He
further stated that in addition a beauty sh6.p of a little over
800 square feet is proposed for the immediate corner. It was
pointed out that no off-streetparking is proposed for the '
beauty shop for which at least three spaces would be'required
in other zones,
Mr. Sylvester, architect for
the applicant, stated that, he will try to work out the plans so
that the proposed beauty shop would comply with the off-street
parking requirements. He further requested that the action be
postponed to the next meeting of the Planning Commission.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY
AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JUNE 5th, 1962.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang,
NOES: None. t
ABSENT: None,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE: AV #432 To allow the construction of
Applicant - Howard L. Miller an attached garage to encroach
to within 8 ft from the rear
property line in deviation to
the required 15 ft rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family
Residence District. Located north of Heil Avenue and approxi-
mately 950.00 feet east of Bolsa Chica Road and legally de-
scribed as Lot 4, Tract No 3752,
-- .. The Staff report was read by
the Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held.
The Planning Director pointed out that in this case the appli-
cant proposes to construct a new 20 ft x 30 ft garage 8 ft from
the existing 20 ft alley. This would be allowable except the
applicant also,wishes to connect the garage to the house with
a patio cover, thereby making it all.a part of the house which
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should have a 15 ft rear yard. The Planning Director stated
that the new garage is -proposed for the westerly side of the
rear yard and i,s shown 4 feet from the side property line. It
was pointed out that this should be 5 ft if it is to be attached
to -the house.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND
SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE AV #432 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION.
1. That a 5 ft side yard shall be maintained.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None. '
ABSENT: None.
THE -MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION To allow research, developmental
USE VARIANCE: UV #433 and testing laboratories, covering
Applicant - Douglas
Aircraft -Co., Inc. generally all fields of science,
including nuclear technology;
the development, manufacture, assembly and'testing of electri-
cal, electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and structural
devices, equipment and system; missile and space systems, sub-
systems and components consisting of, but not limited to,
vehicle structure, propulsion, guidance; prototype and pro-
duction of commercial or military devices; airframe parts and
accessories, and in general, any other products, equipment or
devices, the development, testing, and manufacturing of which
would be comparable to those operations listed above. Any
laboratories or operations involving nuclear technology shall
be designed and/or constructed with -Atomic Energy Commission
safety regulations and recommendations. And to allow structures
or buildings comtemplated not to exceed 250 ft in height,in the
M-1-A Restricted Manufacturing District. The property which
the conditional exception -is to affect is generally described
as that area bounded by the Navy spur track on the north, Bolsa
Chica on the west, Bolsa Avenue on the south -and the quarter
section -line paralleling and lying between Graham and Spring-
dale Street on the east.
• The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Industrial
Committee, stating their cooperation and assistance in any way
possible to the proposed development of the Douglas Aircraft Co.
The Staff report was read by the
Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; Elmer J. Stone, Counsel for Douglas Aircraft Co.
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and Mr. R. L. Shelton, Facilities Manager, addressed the Com-
mission and offered to answer questions._
Howard Stephens, president of
Huntington Beach Chamber. of Commerce Industrial Committee,
addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposal.
Four persons in the audience asked questions concerning the type
of operation, possible noise and traffic problems connected with
the proposed development.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was
held. The Planning Director stated that the applicant has -in-
cluded the complete list of proposed uses to be developed on
the property even though most of them are allowed in the M-1-A
zone.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON
AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO,APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #433.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES,: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE: AV #434. To allow the construction of
Applicant - Bernard Striani an attached garage to encroach
to within-9 ft from the rear
property line in deviation to the required 15 ft rear yard set-
back in the.R-1 Single Family Residence District., Located
north of Castle Drive and west of Clubhouse Lane, Huntington
Beach, California, and legally described as Lot'12, Tract 3643.
The Secretary read the Staff
report.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Bernard Striani, applicant, addressed the Commission
and,asked if the proposed garage could be detached. There being
no further comment,.the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held.
The Planning Director pointed out that the existing house has an
attached garage in the front with access from Castle Drive. He
further pointed out that the applicant wishes to convert the
garage into living quarters and construct a new garage and work-
shop at the rear with access from the alley. ,
It was noted that the proposed
garage lines up with the existing house and is 152 ft.from the
exterior side property line. If an 18*ft-for the width of the
garage was added and 18 ft for the length of the workshop, it
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would leave only 182 ft to the other side property line. The
Planning Director pointed out that this is an area of about
750 sq ft where the normal rear yard of this corner would be
1050 sq ft. The Commission felt that the proposal submitted
seemed to be overcrowding the lot.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ATTACHED
GARAGE AND DENY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED WORKSHOP.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT: UP #173 To allow the existing subdivision
Applicant -Merit Signs directional sign 10 ft x 30 ft,
single face, to be converted
into a double face sign. Located approximately 20 ft north of
the property line of Pacific Coast Highway•101 A and approxi-
mately 600'east of Beach Boulevard, and legally described as being
the 550 ft east of the west line and 950 ft south of the north
line of the NW4 of the SW4 of Section 13-6-11.
• The Secretary read the Staff
report.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
The Planning Director pointed
• out that this application is merely for the purpose of adding
another face to an existing single face sign._
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 173 WITH THE FOL-
LOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The expiration date be the same as for the existing, sign.
2. A $250 bond shall be posted to guarantee removal of the sign
upon expiration of the permit. "
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil,• Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.'
USE PERMIT: UP #174 To a11bw the erection of a double
Applicant - Carter- face subdivision directional sign
Sign Company _
10 ft x 25 ft in the A-1-X
General Agricultural District.
Located on the north side of Adams Avenue and approximately
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1300 ft east of Bushard Street and legally described as being
65 ft north of the south line of the SW4 of the SE4 of Section
6-6-10 and 10 ft west of the east line of the SW-4- of the SE4 of
Section 6-6-10.
The Staff report was read,by
the Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Pat Carter, applicant, addressed the Commission and
spoke in favor of the proposed sign. -
Mrs. Lorraine Webb,opposed
the sign structure.
There being no further com-
ment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT -NO 174 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 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 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.
USE PERMIT: UP #175 To allow the erection of a•
Applicant - Carter Sign Co. double face subdivision
directional sign 8 ft x 12 ft
in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located at the SE
corner of Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue, and legally described
as being 45 ft south of the north line of the NW4 of the SW4 of
Section 36-5-11 and 100 ft east of the west line of the NW4 of
the SW4 of Section 36-5-11,
The Staff report was read by
the Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Mrs. Lorraine Webb objected to -the proposal. Pat
Carter, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that this
sign will be located within a junk yard and be erected behind the
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junk yard fence-.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed. -
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE -PERMIT 175 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 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 Boulevard pro-
perty line.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy,. Miller, Chairman Stang,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
,THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT: UP #176 To allow the use of subject pro -
Applicant .. Roy. Cs, Matzici: perty for the sale to the general
public of automobile, boats and
trailers and allied parts for same, and any neighborhood type
business that complies with the laws of'the City of Huntington
Beach, in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located approxi-
mately 390 ft south of Talbert Avenue and east of Beach Boulevard
and legally 'described as a portion of the NW4 of the NW-4 of the
NW4 of Section 36-5-11. Further legal description'on file in
the Planning Department Office.
The Secretary read the Staff
report.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Robert Jones, 18112 Beach Bouldvard; addressed the
Commission and stated that he would like to see more control over
such a proposal.
Mr. Harold Osborn, representing
the applicant, stated that the applicant will not oppose the
deletion of '-any kind of business" and will limit the operation
to auto, boat and trailer sales only.
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There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held
at length.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 176 UPON THE FOL-
LOWING CONDITIONS : -
1. There shall be required the installatidn of curbs, gutters,
paving.and sidewalk along Beach Boulevard.
2. The entire lot shall be surfaced with black -top.
3. Approval of this application shall be for a period of _five
years from the date -of approval.
4.. The approval shall be for the'sale bf cars,.boats•, trailers
and accessories only. =
ROLL CALL VOTE.
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES:- None.
.ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED', -
USE PERMIT: UP #177 To allow the -construction of
Applicant - Signal Oil Co. a service station facilities
in the C-4 Highway Commercial
Business District. Located at the NW corner of Beach.Boulevard
and Heil Avenue and legally described as Lots 11, 12, 13,-and -14,
Block C, Tract No 522, EXCEPT from said Lot 14 that portion
thereof described as follows: Beginning at -the SE corner of
said Lot 14; thence N. 0039152" W 20.00 ft along the E line of
said lot; thence SW'ly in a direct line to a point on the-S!ly
line of said lot W'ly 20.00 ft from the point of beginning;
thence E'ly 20.00 ft along the said S'ly line to -the point of
beginning.
The Staff report was.read by
the Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Mr. Weaver, representing the applicant, addressed the
Commission and offered to answer any questions.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
The Planning Director pointed
out that the one "Fin" s:gn at the corner of Beach Boulevard and
Heil Avenue is 110 sq ft in area or 10% over the maximum allowed
in the C-4 Zone. He further pointed out that an "A Board" is
located next to the "Fin" sign and no size is given. It was noted
that the location of the "A Board" would interfere with the vision
of motorists entering Beach Boulevard from Heil.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 177 UPON THE FOL-
LOWING CONDITIONS AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
CONDITIONS:
1. The sign area shall comply with C-4 Code regulations in
effect at the time such signs are erected.
2. The "A Board" shall be located at the corner of Alhambra
Street and Beach Boulevard.
REASONS:
1. The property is bounded on three sides by streets.
2. The "Fin" sign would not block the view to any other
business.
3. There is a Flood Control Channel at the southeast corner
of Beach Boulevard and Heil Avenue.
DISCUSSION: The Planning Director reported
that the Council had rejected
the proposed ordinance to reduce the size of signs in the C-2
Zone to 100 sq ft, the same as the C-4 Zone. The Commission
felt that the size of signs allowed in the C-2 and C-4 Zones
should be the same since there are both zones along Beach
Boulevard and elsewhere in the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO 254 PRO-
POSING TO MAKE THE SIZE OF SIGNS ALLOWABLE IN THE C-4 ZONE THE
SAME AS ALLOWED IN THE C-2 ZONE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted by Blackburn -La Rue, Inc.,
Realtors, requesting that an emergency ordinance to increase
the minimum lot size from 6,000 sq ft to 7200 sq ft be con-
sidered.
The Commission held a lengthy
discussion. It was the general concensus that an increase in
lot size would be a step toward securing a better type of home
development for the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
MINIMUM LOT SIZE THROUGHOUT THE CITY BE INCREASED TO 7200 SQ FT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION: The Secretary suggested to
the Commission that a study
session could be held prior to -the next regular meeting since
there are three weeks between meetings.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN
AND SECONDED B.Y BAZIL TO ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, MAY 31st,•1962,
AT 7:30 P.M.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
W. C. Warner Edward Stang
Secretary Chairman
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