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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-03-19461 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, 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 Planning Commission of February 26 and March. 5, 1963, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE. TRACT MAP NO 4992 Number of Lots: 88 Subdivider: Buchanan Development Co. Total Acreage: 18.078 Engineer: Paul Calvo Co. Located on the west side of Bushard Street, approximately 660 feet north of Banning Avenue -and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of the NZ of the SE4 of the SW4 of Section 18-6-10. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. Commission discussion was held. The Secretary informed the Commission that due to location of this tract within the Talbert Water District and the irrigation with sewer effluent which creates a hazard to the public 'health., complete approval of this tract is not recommended. It was the concensus-that such time as the health problem is solved, the tract should be considered again to complete the tract approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4992 upon THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The layout dated March. 1963 and received March 18, 1963, shall be the approved map. 2. The Flood Control Channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards. 3.- Starfire Drive shall be extended to the south.boundary of the tract. 4. The proposed walkway to the school site shall be improved to _City Standards including masonry walls along each side. 5. No portion of the tract shall be recorded until such time as further approval by the Planning Commission is secured certifying that a solution has been found to the problem of a health hazard due to irrigation of nearby farm lands with, sewer effluent. 6. All Standard Subdivision Requirements shall be complied with.. 462 Page #2 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5057 - Revised Number of Lots: 18 Subdivider: Empire Financial Corp. Total Acreage: 3.7 Engineer: Huntington Engineering Corporation Located approximately-330 feet west of Beach Boulevard, north. of Slater Avenue, and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the A of the E 2 of the S Z of the SE4 of the NE4�. of Section 26-5-11. The Subdivision Committee . - Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. William H. Duncan of Huntington Engineering Corp., addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed multiple residential development. Fire -Chief Higgins; addressed the Commission and stated that the proposed street widths concern the fire department from the point of being a great hazard, since the fire trucks could not enter the tract. He further requested that if the proposed development is approved, the water system should meet the City Water Department.'s- Standards. The Secretary informed the Commission that next on the agenda is a use variance covering the subject property. It was the concensus that an action be deferred until Use Variance No 543 had been considered. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DEFER ACTION ON THE TENTATIVE TRACT NO 5057 UNTIL AFTER USE VARIANCE NO 543 HAD BEEN CONSIDERED. ROLL CALL VOTE-. AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 462 Page #3 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 USE VARIANCE NO 543 To allow the construction of 15 Auplicant: Olive M. Rice buildings, each. to contain 4 living units in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District; and to permit the following: 1. Waiver of requirement that lots abut a street. 2. Waiver of minimum lot size -requirement. 3. Waiver of all yard requirements. Located north of Slater Avenue and approximately 300 feet west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as the W2 of the E 2 of the S 2 of the SE4 of the NE-4 of Section 26-5-11, EXCEPT the SIly 330 feet of the Elly 132 feet thereof. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. William H. Duncan of Huntington Engineering Corporation..addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed development. Mr. Fish, agent for the developer, addressed the Commission and also spoke in favor. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. The Secretary informed the Commission that each lot is to contain a`fourplex and four attached carports. It was further noted that the recreation area averages about 71 square feet per person, however, the recommended average for recreation space is over 250 square feet per person. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 543 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Substandard street widths. 2. Lack of drainage from adjoining property. 3. Substandard lot sizes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: -Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman -Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. FURTHER A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO DISAPPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5057. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 4.64 Page #4 Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 USE. VARIANCE NO 526 - Continued To allow the installation Applicant: James I. Sessions of an A.T.F. Green Hornet Web Offset Press in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located east of Beach, Boulevard and approximately 600. feet. south of Blaylock, Drive, and legally described as a portion of the NW4-of the NW4 of Section 25-5-11' described as follows: Beginning'at a point on the W line of Section 25-5-11; thence N 230 feet from SW corner of the NW-4 of the NW4 of Section 25; thence'N 50 feet; thence E 300'feet; thence S 50 feet; thence W 300-feet; to the point of beginning: EXCEPTING THEREFROM the W 102 feet as deeded to the State. The Secretary informed the Commission that the subject variance has been continued from a previous meeting because the applicant was requested to submit a decibel reading. 'The hearing was opened to the audience. Bob DeMarco, one'of the' owners, addressed the Commission and submitted the report on the decibel readings to the Commission. The Commission requested that -the Secretary read the decibel reading to the audience. Arthur J. Ho,.1451 Solar Drive, Monterey Park, addressed the Commission and vigorously opposed the subject variance. Also speaking in opposition were two land owners adjacent to the subject property. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 526 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The printing press shall be housed in a concrete block building constructed with soundproof ceiling and no exterior windows. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 465 Page #5 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 DIVISION OF LAND NO IS - Continued Applicant: Gordon Kimmich To allow the Division of Land into two separate parcels in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located on the south side of Alhambra Avenue and approximately 600 feet west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as follows: DIVISION I: The A of Lot 6, Block C. Tract No 522, except the east 4.15 feet of the south 33 feet of said Wi. DIVISION II: The E2 of Lot 6, Block C, Tract No 522, and the east 4.15 feet•of the south 33 feet of the W12• The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. - Commission discussion was held. The Secretary informed the Commission that the proposed property line will be on a block wall that is existing and there will be approximately 16 to 17 feet of side yard to the -existing dwelling. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED�BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 183 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate thr right-of-way for Heil Avenue to 40 feet from centerline on both parcels. Z. Dedicate vehicular access rights to Heil Avenue for both parcels. 3. Waive all street improvements on Heil and Alhambra. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. - ZONE CASE NO 317 Proposed amendments -to the Initiated by Resolution Huntington Beach,Ordinance Code of Intent by revising Sections 9526', 9412, 9414.5, 9442, 9480.2, 9391.23, 939-1.24, pertaining to the regulations of detached canopies in the setback area; Use Permit for apartments'in the R-5 Zone; and Use Permit for Hospitals in the C-1, C-2, C-3 and M-2 Zones. The Secretary presented the proposed ordinance initiated by the City Council to the Commission. The hearing was opened to the audience. George C. Gillette, 412 - 62nd St., Newport Beach, -5- 466 Page #6 - Minutes•- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 addressed the Commission and vigorously opposed the required Use Permit for hospitals. He further stated that it was arbitrary, capricious, discriminatory and for the purpose of obstructing a proposed hospital. Mr. Gillette requested that the record show that enactment of this case will not affect item No 21 on the Agenda, pertaining to Use Permit No 215 for a proposed hospital. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. RESOLUTION NO 317 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 317 to the City Council. A•MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 317 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 317 TO THE CITY 7 COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 319 Change of Zone from Applicant: James I. Sessions R-4-X Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located approximately 130 feet north. of Newman Avenue and east of Van Buren Street.and legally described as Lots 8-and 9, Tract No 439. The Secretary read a communication submitted and signed by eight property owners favoring the proposed zone change. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience_; there being no comment, -it was closed. It was noted that the Master Plan of Land Use now being studied by the Commission proposes this area for medium density residential use. 467 Page #7 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 RESOLUTION NO 319 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 319 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 319 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 319 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Several properties in the community are developed with limited multiple family use. 2. The Master Plan of Land Use studies for the area indicate a medium density development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 320 Change of Zone from M-1 Light Applicant: Sanders and Industrial District to R-3 Bradford Limited'Multiple Family Residence District. Located south of Slater Avenue and approximately 1320 feet west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as. a portion of the S 2 of the E z of the NW4 of the SE 4 of Section 26-5-11; also a portion of the E i of the N z of the Eli of the NW4 of°the SE4 of Section 26-5-11. The Secretary read a communication signed by 17 property owners favoring the proposed zone change. Also a communication was read by'the Secretary submitted by H. D. Broughton favoring the proposed multiple development. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. Commissioner Bazil stated he would abstain from participation since one of his business associates was involved in the case. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Bradford, applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke -in favor. She further stated that she is an owner of 10 acres which is involved in the proposed zone change. Mrs. Pauldtte, 7762 Speer Street, addressed the Commission stating she was in favor of the subject zone case. Frank Doting, 7917 Speer Street, addressed the Commission stating he was opposed to the z) ne change. -7- Page #8 Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 Beach, addressed the Commission and comment, the hearing was'closed. Harold Odmark, Laguna spoke in -favor. There being no other The Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was noted that in this immediate area are several industrial uses. Also the Revised Master Plan of Land Use, Study Area II, which the Commission has under consideration recognizes the industrial status of this area and indicates essentially no change in the zoning of the subject property. RESOLUTION NO 320 A Resolution of .the City Planning Commission Recommending Denial of Zone Case No 320-to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 320 RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO 320 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The Revised Master Plan of -Land Use studies for'the area recognize the industrial status of -this area and indicates essentially no change in the zoning of the subject property. 2. Further R._3 zoning in this area would seriously overload the sewers, water lines, streets and schools in this area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: Letson,_Miller. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: Bazil. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 321_ Applicant: Earl A. Lamb Change of Zone from A-1-Y General Agricul- tural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to.R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at the northeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Bushard Street and legally described as a portion of the WZ of the NE4 of Section 6-6-10; EXCEPTING that portion shown as "Not a Part" on the map of Tract No 4744. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed.. The Secretary informed the Commission that the case is just a routine change to R-1 IM 469 Page No 9 Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, ,1963 of property which will be occupied by a single family residential development in the next few weeks. RESOLUTION NO 321 A REsolution of the City Planning Commission 'Re- commending" Approval of Zone Case No 321 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY•KAUFMAN TO ADOPT•RESOLUTION NO-321 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 321 TO THE -CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is an approved tentative subdivision map within the area which has been designed for and intended to be used for single family development. 2. The rezoning of the area will eliminate any uses that are not compatible to single family residential develop- ment. ROLL , CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: -None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 322 Change of Zone from R-1 Single Applicant__ Dick Y. Nerio Family_ Residence District to R-3 Limited'Multiple Family Residence District. Located approximately 709.50 feet east of Beach Boulevard and approximately 657.16 feet north of Warner Avenue and legally described as follows: PARCEL I: The Ni of the SW-4 of the SW-4 of Section 24-5-11;- EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Wily 709.50 feet, also EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Sliy 75.00 feet. PARCEL 2: The WZ of the SE-4 of the SW-4 of Section 24-5-11; EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of said land lying SI1y of the NIly line of that certain strip of land 78.00 feet in width. The Secretary read •a letter submitted by Dale H. Heinly, Attorney representing the applicant, requesting that the hearing on Zone Case No 322 be continued for a period of 30 days. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO APRIL 16, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman,'Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Im I M Page #10 Minutes H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 ZONE CASE NO 323 Change of Zone from A-1-Y Applicant; Earl A. Lamb General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to-R-3 Limited Multiple Family Resi- dence District. Located on the west side of Brookhurst Street and approximately 1320 feet north. of Adams Avenue and legally described as a portion of the E z of the E z of the NE 4 of Section ,6-6-10, and also a portion of the EZ of the NE4 of the SE4 of Section 6-6-10. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; th.ere being no comment, it was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was the concensus that there is a great plenty of multiple family zoning now provided to adequately fulfill the intent of the approved Master Plan. RESOLUTION NO 323 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending 'Denial of Zone Case No 323 to the City Council. = A MOTION WAS ' MADE , BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION'NO 323- RECOMMENDING'DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO 323 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The Master Plan of Land Use study has the area indicated for low density development. I 2. There already is sufficient area zoned for medium density in the immediate vicinity. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb; Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.-. THE RESOLUTION WAS.ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO 535 To allow the construction Applicant: Paul C. Jones of an automobile repair shop with provision for 10 parking spaces rather than 12 parking spaces required in the C-4 Highway Commercial Distric t. Located approximately 600 feet south of Ellis and west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as the south 50 feet of the east' 126 feet of Lot 5, Block H, Tract No 7. -10- 4471 Page #11 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was -closed. It was -noted that the application calls for 10 spaces rather than the required 12, but only 9 spaces are shown on the plot plan. It was further noted that the four spaces shown parallel to thesouth property line cannot be considered for parking because they block access to the building and the remaining parking spaces. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 535. ROLL":CALL .VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 536 To allow the construction of Applicant:- Herbert B. nine dwelling units on a lot Colyer - containing less than the required area in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668. Located east of Cameron Street and approximately 275 feet north of Newman Avenue and legally described as the north 64 feet of Lot 18, Tract No 405. The Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Goodall, Midway City, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed multiple dwellings. Mrs. Colyer also spoke in favor of the proposed variance. There_ being no'further-comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 536 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Participate in the drainage assessment district. 2. All parking requirements to comply with City Standards. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -11- 478 Page #12 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 USE VARIANCE NO 537 To allow the construction Applicant: Salem of a mobile home park of Development Co. approximately 120 stalls, an office building, a recreation building, a utility building and swimming pool in the M-1 Light Industrial District and" the R-1 Single Family Residence District.' Located west of Gothard Street and approximately 400 feet north of Slater Avenue, and legally described as follows: 'All of Tract No 2635-264, 265, 273, 274, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the"west 162.50 feet of the north 225.00 feet and all of Tract No 275, EXCEPTING THEREFROM -the west 162.50 feet. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Ray R. Denton stating that" he owned part of the property included in UV #531 and permission was not given to the applicant to act in Mr. Denton's behalf. Also a communication was read submitted by the Salem Development Co. requesting a two week continuance. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Dale H. Heinly, representing the applicant, requesting that the hearing on,Use Variance No 537 be con- tinued to the next regular meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO APRIL 2, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT:- None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 538 Applicant: Macco Corp." To allow the erection • of two- subdivision directional signs, both being 15 feet x 42 feet in the C-2 Community Business District. Sign No 1-being located north of Adams Avenue and approxi- mately 100 feet east of Brookhurst Street. Sign No 2 being - located east of Brookhurst Street and approximately 900 feet north of Adams Avenue. Legal-ly described as a portion of the SW4 of Section 5-6-10, Lots 1 thru 6 inclusive, Tract No 4816. Further legal description on file in the Planning*Department. Office. -12- 473 Page #13 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that several months ago the Commission recommended and,the Council adopted a subdivision sign ordinance. It was further noted that the pm posed sign is about 60% over the size allowed by the sign ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 538. ROLL CALL VOTE! AYES: Crabb, Letson,'Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 539 To allow the construction of a Applicant: Irene V. Hause patio room 13 feet from the rear property line in deviation to the required 20 foot rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District., Located on the north side of Gettysburg Drive and approximately 660 feet east of Cannery Street and .legally described as Lot 68, Tract No 4493, also known as 9131 Gettysburg Drive. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Elmer LaPalm, Bel -Air Engineering, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. -The Secretary informed � the Commission that in this case, the owner wishes to enclose a patio rather than have"jiist the -usual patio cover. It was further noted that an -adequate square footage still remains in the rear yard area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 539. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -13- 474. Page #14 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 AREA VARIANCE NO 540 To allow the construction Applicant: Frances Funke of a room addition to encroach to within 11 feet from the rear property in deviation to the required 20 feet rear yard setback in the.R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the north side of -Seabird Circle and approximately 70 feet west of Farnsworth.Lane, and legally described as Lot No 85, Tract No 4409, also.known as 8211 Seabird Circle. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. -King, representing th.e applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. Mr. Neil Hess,.adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission and objected to the subject variance. An adjacent property owner also objected to having so much building on the lot. There being no other comment, the -hearing was closed. The Commission held a - discussion.' It was noted that in this case, according to the plot plan, there will be a yard space 29 feet x 61feet which is greater than the usual rear yard.. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED.BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 540. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb; Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 541 To allow the establishment Applicant: Richard W.'Tranter of a childcare, pre-school for children ages 2 thru 6, from approximately 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. with an extended day.care program including the care of pre-school and school age children to not later than 9 P.M. which involves: 1. Permission to use an attached garage as an indoor -outdoor recreation room without a paved driveway. 2. Relief -from the requirement to not build to - or over a property line, as to the east/west property line separating Lot 11 from Lot 12. -14- 475 Page #15 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 3. Relief from the requirement to construct a concrete block fence along,the northern boundary line of Lot 11, acreening the property from Bolsa Avenue. 4. To allow the erection of a temporary sign, surface area not exceeding 6 square feet. Located south of Bolsa Avenue and approximately'300 feet west of Edwards Street, and legally described as Lot 11 and 12, Tract No 3846. Present zoning of said property being R-1 Single Family Residence Distkict. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Helen Stacy, principal of Gill School, Huntington Beach, favoring the proposed pre-school and child-care center. Also a petition was read by the Secretary signed by 22 persons requesting that the subject variance be granted. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dr. Robert Ayers, 15032 Rice Circle, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. Mr. Tranter, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained his project at great length. Dr. Ayers further questioned the traffic 'flow on Rice Circle. Pat Myret, adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission and vigorously opposed the subject variance. Mr. John McPherson, next door neighbor, addressed the Commission and also protested the child-care center. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Fire Chief Higgins:, addressed the Commission and stated that the building will have to meet the Fire Marshal Code. There being no other comment, the I hearing was closed. The Commission held,a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 541 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property has been subdivided as an R-1 Single Family Use. 2. The traffic flow on Rice Circle would increase tremendously within the single family district. -15- 476 Page - #16 Minutes H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES : Miller. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 542 To allow the following: Applicant: Deane Bros. (1) 'Use recreation center for residents of Tract 4805. (2) 6 ft block walls in portions of the front yard area. (3) Rear yard of Lot 309 to be 10 feet instead of the required 20 feet. (4) Elimination of a portion of the required con- crete block wa11 along the SWIly portion of Lot 309 adjacent to Cannery Street. Located at the southeast corner of York- town Avenue and Cannery Street and legally described as Lots 309 and 310, proposed Tract 4805 in the A-1-Y General Agricul- tural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance 672. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jim Deane, applicant, addressed the Commission andc§jected to stipulated conditions in the Staff Report. Th.ere being no further comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the plan shows no'off-street parking provided for the proposed private recreation center. A MOTION WAS 'MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 542 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. There shall be provided not less than 7 parking spaces. 2. The proposed 6 ft wall on the cul-de-sac shall set back two feet to allow for planting. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 215. To allow the construction Applicant: Lloyd A. Mannes of a sixty bed hospital with future expansion to 140 beds in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located -16- 477 Page #17 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission - Tuesday, March 19, 1963 north of Talbert Avenue and approximately 300 feet west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as being a portion of the west 297.00 feet of the SE 4 of the SE 4 of the SE-4 of Section 26-5-11. The Secretary read a report regarding proposed hospitals submitted by Norman Spueller, Planning Coordinator, Southern California Hospital.Council, to the Commission. The Staff Report was.read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Gillette, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he opposes any continuance of the hearing. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO APRIL 16, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazi1, Kaufman, Chairman Stang. NOES:,Letson, Worthy, Miller. ABSENT: Nome. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 216 To allow the development of Applicant: Frank commercial building in the C-4 Capocciama Highway Commercial District. Located approximately 967.43 feet south of Garfield Avenue and east of Beach Boulevard, and legally described as the north 82.20 feet of the south 1644 feet of -the west 530 feet of the NW4 of Section 1-6-11; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the west 88.00 feet thereof. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Frank Capocciama, applicant, addressed the Com- mission and spoke in favor of the proposed commercial development and stated that plenty of parking would be provided. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 216 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -17- 478 Page #18 Minutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 19, 1963 1. There shall'be provided 18 parking spaces on the plans before a building permit can be issued. 2. All parking and driveway areas shall be paved and all,parking spaces be clearly marked. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT -NO 217 To' -allow the construction Applicant: Taylor and of multiple units in the Sessions R-5 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park District.' Located on the west side of Huntington Avenue and approximately 250 feet north of Main Street, and legally described as the north 104 feet of Lot 8, Tract No 37. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. - The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. The Secretary informed the Commission that this is the first application for apartments in the R-5 Zone under the recent edict of the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON-AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 217 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:- 1. The Use Permit shall expire April 19, 1964. - 2. The applicant shall participate in the drainage assessment district. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 'COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication submitted by Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc., Missile and Space Systems Division, requesting approval of the name "Able Street" for a new street to be constructed north of Bolsa Avenue about halfway between Graham Street and Springdale Street. 479 Page #19 Ninutes - H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, march 19, 1963 It was the concensus that in keeping with the City's street naming policy of only the Arterial Highways being designated "streets" and "avenues", the correct name should be "Able Lane'l. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET . NAME "ABLE LANE" TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, 19263 Beach Boulevard, addressed the Commission and opposed construction of a subdivision directional sign next to their home on Beach Boulevard. The Secretary informed the Johnsons that the existing sign is a legal sign structure, therefore, no variance is required. W C. Warner Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO MARCH 26, 1963, 7:30 P.M. Edward Stan Chairman -19-