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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-07-31243 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1962 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb,, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Letson, Chairman Stang. MINUTES: On motion byWorthy and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of July 17, 1962, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No 4707 - REVISED - Continued Number of Lots: 389 Subdivider: Macco Realty Co. Total Acreage: 116.2 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located at the northeast corner of Brookhurst and Adams and legally described as a portion of the Sj of Section 5-6-10. The Secretary read a letter.submitted by the Orange County Health Department stating that the said Department has received letters from both the developer and the Talbert Water District stating their agreement to all requirements and standards required by the Health Department. In addition, the Talbert Water District has agreed to comply with any.safety requirements relating to the chlorination unit at the sewage effluent reservoir which may be deemed necessary by the Health Department. It was further pointed out, however, no such requirements have been set at this time. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. Robert Stone,'Director of Environ- mental Sanitation Division., answered various questions and stated that the Sanitation District has been working with the - Talbert Water District concerning the safety of the operation but cannot recommend approval without reservations. Fire Chief Higgins explained the oper- .ation of the chlorination process. Sterling White, Macco Field Engineer, addressed the Commission and spoke.in favor of the proposed subdivision. He further stated that the reservoir will be in operation only four months of the year, therefore, it appears that every reasonable precaution will be taken by the in- stallation of safety and alarm devices on the chlorination facilities and the 600 ft setback of residences. 244 Page #2 - ' _­_ - - Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 31, 1962 Frank Richardson, engineer for the subdivider, addressed the Commission speaking in favor and pointed out that there would be more hazard to the tract now under construction on the east side. of the river due to the pre- vailing winds than there would be to this development. City Attorney,, Jerry Plunkett, stated that he feels the City should not approve the map without a definite recommendation from the Health Department because he felt that the City would be liable if it approves the tract and some accidental damage is done. In reply to a question, Sterling White requested that action on the Tentative Map be deferred to August 7, 1962. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 7, 1962. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Letson, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4708 - Continued Nu�ber of Lots: 320 Subdivider: Macco Realty Co. Total Acreage: 69.3 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located at the southwest cor- ner of Garfield and Ward Street and legally described as being a -portion of the E-2 of the NW34�- of Section 5-6-10. Assistant City Engineer, Bill Hartge, stated that he had not yet received a definite answer from the two property owners of the "Not a Part" parcel at the northwest corner of the tract regarding their dedication of right of way for the interior street. Mr. White, Macco Realty Co., addressed the Commission and agreed that the matter should be studied further and requested that action on the tentative map be continued -to the next meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 7, 1962. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Letson, Chairman Stang. THE -MOTION CARRIED. - 2 - Page #3 Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 31, 1962 245 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4761 - Continued Number of Lots: 77 Subdivider: Huntington Harbour Corp. Total Acreage: 21.7 Engineer: Moffatt & Nichol Located on the north -side of Warner Avenue (Los Patos), approximately 900 feet west of Algonquin Street and legally described as a portion of the NEk of Section 30-5-11. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Lewis L. Douglas, Jr., representing the Huntington Harbour Corp., requesting a withdrawal of Tentative Tract Map No 4761. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF THE SUBDIVIDER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Letson, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Secretary read a letter submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission regarding Use Variance No 5023 to permit the establishement of a service station in the R-4 Suburban Residential District and A-1 General Agri- cultural District, located at the northwest corner of Bolsa Chica Street and,Heil Avenue, -in Sunset Heights. The Commission discussed the request at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF UV #5023 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The thickness of canopies shall not exceed 18 inches. 2. There -shall be 10 ft ground clearance for all signs. 3. Vo obstruction, temporary or permanent, shall be more than 30 inches in height on the corner area. 4. Canopies to have a ground clearance of at least 12 feet. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Letson, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Secretary read a letter submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission regarding Use Variance #5025 to permit the location of a tiailer for dwelling purposes in the R-4 Suburban Residential District. Located on the east side of Algonquin Street and 180 feet north of Pearce Street in Sunset Heights. - 3 - 246 Page Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 31, 1962 The Commission held a discussion. The Planning Director pointed out that the trailer presumably will be located on the premises while a proposed dwelling is being constructed. _' 1. 1 � I A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF UV #5025 TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application shall be for one year only. 2. No extension of time beyond one year to be granted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. NOES: None. - - ABSENT: Letson, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. TRANSITIONAL ZONING Associate PlannerKen Reynolds displayed a map showing the exfsting zoning in'the vicinity of Beach Boulevard which shows several good examples of transitional zoning. Transitional zoning is gradation of zones from intense use, such as commercial or industrial use, to less intense use, such as multiple family zones and on into single family areas. There are also many -places of potential conflict bewteen uses allowed in a adjoining zones. Also noted were several places where good transitional zoning can be accomplished. After discussion, the Com- mission agreed that transitional zoning was desirable and felt this should be given more consideration in future zone change requests throughout the City. DISCUSSION: SERVICE STATION CANOPIES The Commission held a discussion of service station canopies in the front setback area. The Planning Director presented to the Commission nuterous.pictures of various service stations, some of which have canopies and some not. It was noted that generally it is not the canopy which creates problems but the numerous miscellaneous signs that are later erected.and the display of merchandise and automobiles. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission and it was generally agreed that most of the problem is a matter of policing existing regulations., The Secretary was instructed to prepare a draft of a code amendment to clarify the require- ments and to allow canopies o n any business building to project into the required front yard on the following conditions: 1. The thickness of canopies shall not exceed 18 inches. 2. All signs to have a ground clearance of 10 feet. — 4 — Is Page _#5 247 Minutes'- H. B. Plannirg Commission Tuo_pday, July 31, 1962 t 3. No obstructions, temporary or permanent, to be allowed within the corner area. 4. Canopies, marquees, etc, to have a ground clearance of at least 12 feet. LAND USE MAPS Examples of the maps of the land use inventory now being prepared by the Staff were displayed for the Commissioners' information. Each property in the City is being checked and its use de- termined and indicated on the maps. This inventory is one of the basic parts of the necessary research in making studies for revisions in the Master Plan of Land Use. After discussion, the Commission felt the maps would also be of value when considering variances and zone changes. DISCUSSION: The City Attorney reviewed the liti- gation concerning park fees and the trial that was held last Friday, July 27. It was felt that the City's prospects are good. In order to fully clarify the problem, the City Attorney suggested that when approving a tentative map, the park requirements should be specifically mentioned and the appeal provisions called to the subdivider's attention. This could be accomplished by appropriate conditions of approval on each tentative map. It was the concensus that the suggested conditions be indicated on all future tentative maps and the City Attorney was requested to work out the necessary wording. Also discussed was the question of zone change petitions being filed for the areas covered by new tracts. It was agreed that as a condition of approval of a tentative map, the subdivider should file for the zoning comensurate with the proposed use. This could be accomplished near the time of recording the final map when zone boundaries can be definitely established. DISCUSSION: The Planning Director presented sug- gested recommendations as a guide for the establishement of ground level heliports and ground level helistops, noting that the report would be helpful to the Commission in considering requests to establish these facilities. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was the concensus that since the Ordinance Code makes no provision for heliports and helistops, that an appropriate amendment should be prepared for -future consideration. - 5 248 Page #6 Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 31, 1962 THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSIVESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. W. C. Warner "Edward Stang' Secretary Chairman