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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-12-04350 MINUTES OF THE ; HUNTINGTON BEACH.PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers,%City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1962 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufmari;'Worthy, Chairman Stang COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller. On motion by Letson and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of November 20th, 1962, were accepted as transcribed -and mailed by the Secretary. ZONE CASE NO 267 - Continued Change of zone -from M-1 Light Applicant - Oka Bros. Corn. Industrial District to: R-1 Single Family -Residence Dis- trict. The following parcel of real property as submitted on the applicant's -petition is described herewith. Located approximately 660 ft north of _Banning Avenue and west of Bushard Street and legally described as the NZ of the SE4 of the SW4 of Section 18-6-10. The hearing was reopened to the audience. George Gillette, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he is appearing for the record and there was nothing more to add. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. It was noted that the property involved con- tains approximately 20 acres and is located between Bushard, Street -and the Flood Control Channel and some 600 ft north of Banning Avenue, It was further noted that the Sanitation'Dis- trict treatment plant is located less than one-half mile south- east and about one -quarter mile west is a 40 acre rotary mud dump and the area to be used for expansion of the Edison Co. steam station facilities. The Planning Director advised the Commission that the City Council on December 3 had approved an R-1 zone for adjoining property. RESOLUTION NO 267 A Resolution of the City Plan- ning Commission Recommending Denial of Zone Case 267 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 267 RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE -CASE NO 267 TO THE CITY COUNCIL.- 351. Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: Letson. ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 296 - Continued Change of zone from R-1 Single Applicant -Frank E;. Gray Family Residence District to R-5 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park District and C-2 Community Business District, with setback provisions. Located at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Graham Street and legally described as the E2 of the WZ of the S z of the SE 4 of the SW4, and the E 2 of the S 2 of the SE 4 of the SW4 of Section 21-5-11. The hearing was reopened to the audience. Carlos Reeves,, representing the.applicant, addressed the Commission and stated -that they would-waive`�the requested C-2 zone -and would agree to the whole parcel, containing approximately 15 acres to be approved as an R-5 zone. Seymore Golden, 16707 Graham St., addressed the Commission and opposed the zone change on grounds that the existing.R-1 should remain around the golf course. Mrs. Golden, 16707 Graham Street, addressed the Commission and stated that she also was opposing the zone change. . Mr. Hammer, 5415 Pirate Lane, addressed the Commission and stated that he does not object to multiple family development but does strongly protest to any commercial atmosphere. Julius Gomes,.realtor, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed R-5.. Dick Farris, 1242-West Lincoln, Anaheim, addressed the Commission and stated that he was one of the property owners of the land in question and spoke in favor of the proposed R-5. L. S. Peck, Long Beach, owner of ad- joining property, also spoke in favor of the R-5 zone. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was the concensus that the requested R-5 should be changed to R-4 zone, Multiple Family Residence District. In response to a question, the applicant's agent'stated'they would prefer an R-5 zone but would not protest an R-4 zone. RESOLUTION NO 296 A Resolution of the City Manning .Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 296 for an R-4 Zone rather than R-5 and C-2 to the City Council.. t _ 2 _ 252 Page #3 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 A MOTION WAS MADE BY-KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 296 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 296 FOR AN R-4 ZONE RATHER THAN R-5 " AND C-2 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Some-vof the uses permitted.in the R-5 and C-2 districts are not compatible with the surrounding uses in the area. 2. It is the intent of the developer to construct multiple family residences on the subject property and this oould be accomplished through a more.restrictive zone. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE: UV #495 - Continued- To -,allow the -construction Applicant - L..E. Sprague, Sr. of a ready mixed plant and necessary buildings for the operation of said plant to be located 660 feet west of Newland Street and 1300 feet south of Atlanta Avenue in the M-1-0 Light Industrial District combined with oil, and•legally described as Lot 11, Tract 811, city of Huntington-Begch. The Secretary read -a letter submitted by the applicant requesting postponement of the public hearing on UV #495 for thirty days. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO -CONTINUE THE HEARING ON -USE VARIANCE NO 495 TO JANUARY 2, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: - AYES: Crabb, Letson,-Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ". ._ v . " - " - ABSENT:••Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 297 Change of zone from R-4-X Applicant - L & R Proiect Green Suburban Residential Dis- trict as adopted by,Inter-im Ordinance No 668 to R-5 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park, District. Located north.of Garfield Avenue and approximately. 660 feet east of. Beach Boulevard and legally.described as the., W 5 acres of the SE4 of the SW4 of the SW4 of Section 36-5-11 . SBB & M, excepting the S 267 feet. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary — The hearing was opened to the audience. Gerald Lance, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the proposed R-5 zone would be a good transitional zoning. He favored the zone change. MM Page #4 353 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held and concern was expressed over the limited access to the property from Garfield Avenue. The Secretary pointed out to the Com- mission that the application states that the owners propose either multiple family use or a convalescent hospital. It was the concensus that the proposal would be a good use for the property as it would be the transition between the commercial frontage on the west and single family homes on the east. RESOLUTION NO 297 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 297 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 297 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 297 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOL- LOWING REASON:. 1. The proposed R-5 zone would be a good transitional zoning between commercial frontage on the west and single family homes on the east. ROLL CALL- VOTE : AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 298 Change of zone from R-1 Single Applicant - Stardust Homes Family Residence District to C-2 No 2, Inc. Community Business District with' setback provisions. Located at the SW corner of McFadden Avenue and Edwards Street and legally described as Lot 82, Tract No 4275, Stardust Homes No 2. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Prins, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions. Carl Limio, 6401 Dunn Drive, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed C-2 zone. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed, RESOLUTTON NO 298 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 298 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 298 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 298 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: - 4 - 354 Page #5 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 1. That the subject'property.was designed into Tract 4275 as a commercial parcel and the map was approved,on this basis. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman,-Worthy,.-Chairman.Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION.WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 299• Change of zone from A-1-Y Applicant--Macco Realty Co General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to R-1'Single Family -Residence District. Located south of Garfield Avenue and west of Ward Street and legally described as the E z of the NW4 of Section 5-6-10. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was^openedto the audience, there being no comment, it was closed. RESOLUTI6N NO 299, A Resolution of the City Plan- ning Commission Recommending Approval -,of Zone Case -No 299 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 299 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF - ZONE CASE NO 299 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is an approved tentative tract map on the subject property -that has been.designed to meet the requirements of the R-1 zone. 2. The rezoning of,the area will eliminate any uses that are not compatible with, single family residential development. ,ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil,"Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. - NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 300 Change of zone from R-4-Y Applicant = W. S. Thomson Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. Located at the southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, and legally described as the N 225 ft of the west 268 ft of the NW4 of the NW-4 of the Section 121-6-11. The Staff report was -read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. R. C. Mize, representing the applicant, addressed the Com- mission and spoke in favor of the C-4 zone. - 5 - 855 Page #6 Minutes - H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 John L.- Henricksen, 618 Quincy Avenue, addressed the Commission and also favored the proposed zone change. There being no other comment, the - hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was pointed out by the Secretary that the property included in this- application is just big enough for a service station. It was further noted that the site is the intersection of two major highways which is a good place for..business development. RESOLUTION NO 300 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 300 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 300 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 300 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property is situated at the corner of two major arterials. 2. The property is located at the mile intersection which is a more desirable location for commercial development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE: UV #497 To allow the construction of a golf Applicant - John L. driving range in the R-5 Professional, Henricksen Motel and Trailer Park District. Located east of Delaware Street and approximately 430 feet south of Quincy Avenue and legally described as the south 200 ft of the S2 of the NW4 of the NEk of the NE-4 of Section 11-6-11. The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John L. Henricksen, applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the subject variance. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the application indicates that this use is intended to be temporary until further development takes place in the area or until such time as it is feasible to put the land to a permanent use. 356Page #7 Minutes Tuesday, - H. B. Planningg Commission December 4, 1962 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #497 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The variance shall expire January 1, 1966. 2. The right-of-way for Delaware Street be ,dedicated 40 feet_ from centerline. 3. Improvements to City Standards be installed on Delaware St. or a bond be posted to guarantee such improvements if street grades are not available. 4. The parking area be oiled or surfaced with, rock to reduce dust. 5. The fence surrounding the site shall be kept in good repair at all times. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: UV #498 Uo allow the construction of Applicant: Signal. Oil and a 10 x-30 ft sign, approxi-- Gas Co. mately 3 feet above the ground level in the C-4 Highway Com- mercial District. Located 150 feet east of Beach. Boulevard and 1500 feet north of Adams Avenue, and legally described as a portion of the WZ of the SWk of Section 1-6-11. 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.' It was noted that the site is proposed for a regional shopping center and was so shown on the adopted Master Plan of the area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE UV #498 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The variance shall expire December 4, 1965. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. - 7 - 357 Page #8 Minutes - If. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 AREA VARIANCE: AV #499 To allow the construction of a Applicant: Pacific Sands •6 ft high patio concrete block wall to encroach 10 ft into the required 20 ft front yard setback in the •R-1- Single Family Residence District. Located north of Sunset Circle and approximately-130 feet east of Beach Boulevard and legally described as Lot No 62, Tract No 4649.- The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jim Deane, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed project. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 499 AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 209 To allow the construction of Applicant - Sina1 Oil Co. service station facilities with attached canopy extending over two pump islands in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue and legally described as portion of Section 1-6-11, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the W line of said Section N 2440 ft from the SW corner of the NWT of said section; thence E 225 ft; thence N parallel with the W line of said section to the N line thereof; thence W 225 ft; thence S to the point of beginning; EXCEPT that portion described as follows: Beginning at a point on the W line of said section- N 2440 ft from the SW corner of the NWk of said section; thence 88 ft to a line parallel with and Elly 88 ft from said W'line; thence NIly along said parallel line to a point S 75 ft from the N line of said section; thence along a tangent curve of radius 25 ft concave SE'ly for a distance of 39.27 ft to a point in a line parallel with the N line of said section and distant SIly 50 ft; thence Elly parallel with the N line of said section to a lane parallel with and 225 ft Elly from the W line of said section; thence SIly along said W line to the point of beginning. 358Page Minutes - H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 The Staff report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. L. W. Weaver, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and answered various questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed., A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 209. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy,. Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 176 To allow the Division of Applicant - Shell Oil Co. Land into two parcels. Parcel I: All of Lot 4, Block F of Tract No 7, except the SIly 126.58 ft thereof. Parcel II: The SIly 126.58 ft of Lot 4, Block F of Tract No. 7. The Secretary read the Staff report. The hearing was opened"to the audience. Gerald Lance, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 176 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Delaware Street shall be widened to 40 feet from center- line and curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving shall be in- stalled on Delaware Street across both parcels to City Standards. 2. Curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving shall be installed on Main Street across Parcel I to City Standards. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter submitted by H. W. Hulon, requesting the information to allow the operation of a radiator shop in the C-3 district. It was the concensus that a radiator shop is more of an M-1 use than the uses permitted in the C-3 General Business District. 359 Page #10 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN THAT THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT A RADIATOR SHOP IS NOT SIMILAR TO THE USES LISTED IN THE C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT NO 4416 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 agree- ment to all requirements and standards required by the Health Department for Tract No 4416. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUS APPROVAL AND TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4416 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDI- TIONS: 1. A service road shall be provided on Adams Avenue. 2. Vehicular access rights to Brookhurst Street, except for the one proposed driveway, shall be dedicated to the City. 3. Disposal of runoff water and any necessary drainage ease- ments to the north shall meet with the approval of the City Engineer. 4. Provisions shall be made for walkways to the proposed school site adjoining on the north. 5. Approval of the tract shall be subject to approval of Variance No 485 by the City Council. 6. The sewer, water, fire hydrant and street lighting systems throughout the tract shall be approved by the City Engineer. 7. Adequate provisions shall be made to assure perpetual main- tenance of all common areas and the roads and driveways. Such provisions shall be submitted for approval of the Planning Director and City Attorney prior to recordation of any portion of the tract. 8. All rights for development and construction of any structures not included in the approved development plan shall be dedicated to the City. 9. All applicable standard subdivision requirements shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. - 10 - 366 Page #11 Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 4, 1962 PARK STUDY DISCUSSION: The Planning Director presented an interim guide to the selection of park and playground sites to the Commission. He emphasized that this was an interim study made in anticipation that the accumulated park funds would soon be released. The Commission agreed to study the report and discuss the matter further at the next meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 18, 1962, AT 6:30 P.M. W. C. Warner Edward Stang Secretary Chairman