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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-05-0723 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY. MAY 7, 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller. MINUTES: On motion by Kaufman and seconded by Worthy, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach. Planning Commission of April 16 and April 23, 19635 were accepted.as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5105 - Revised - Continued Number of Lots: 36 Subdivider: Hercules Construction Co: Total Acreage: 2 Engineer: R. G. Kempa & Assoc., Inc. Located on the west side of Delaware Street, south of 17th Street, and legally described as Block 2604, East Side Villa Tract. The Secretary informed the Commission that next on the agenda is -.a Use Variance covering the subject property, therefore, both items could be considere& under one open public hearing. Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Secretary. The hearing on Tentative Tract No 5105 and Use Variance 556 was opened to the audience. Ralph Jensen, representing the Hercules Construction Co., and Kermit Dorius, architect for the sub- divider, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed project. Attorp.ey Bill Winky, representing the -applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor. He further stated that the intent is to provide an R-2 develop- ment at less cost which would be a greater insurance to success of the project. Mrs. Lorraine,Webb, 2619 - 17th Street, addressed the Commission and objected to waiving so many standard requirements. John Rohrig, 2518 Delaware Street, addressed the Commission and opposed the multiple development: !I 24 Page„ Minutes'- H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 Stanley Bell, architect for the subdivider, addressed the Commission and stated that the proposed development will be a good project for the area. Mr. Laute r, 2525 Delaware Street, addressed the Commission and stated that lots should not be less than minimum. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KiAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DISAPPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 51055 REVISED, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The design and layout of the tract does not accomplish the goals and objectives of a planned development. 2. The space and separation between individual lots are in- adequate. 3. Provisions for access to individual lots by automobiles, service vehicles, rubbish trucks and -emergency vehicles are inadequate. 4. The open space that is usable by th.e occupants and residents for recreation and leisure time activities is grossly in- adequate for the intended objectives of this type of, deve lopme nt . ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: -None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION To allow (1) Waiver of USE VARIANCE NO 556 requirement that all lots Applicant: Hercules Construction Co: abut a street; (2) Lot sizes and widths less than the minimum 6000 square feet required by the Subdivision Ordinance;. (3) Waiver of Park and Recreation Fees; (4), Waiver of all yard requirements. This property is located on the west side of Delaware Street, approximately 300 feet north. of York- town Avenue and legally described as Block 2604, East Side Villa Tract,and zoned R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Secretary informed the Commission that a letter of protest was received.° A°MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION UV #556. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: ;Crabb, Letson, Bazil,•Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOBS: None. iAMENT : Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 25 Page #3 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 0 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5148 Number of Lots: 16 Subdivider: -Pluvious, Inc. Total Acreage: 4 Engineer: - Millet, King & Ass,oc. Located on the west ,side of Bolsa Chica Street, approximately 600 feet south of Edinger Avenue, and legally described as being a subdivision of Lots 146, 147 and Kona Drive, Tract No 3750. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. Wm. Lyon, representing Pluvious, Inc., addressed the Commission and stated that there were no ob- jections to the conditions contained in the Subdivision Committee Report. Keith Froley, 5149 Hilo Circle, addressed the Commission and opposed the multiple development. David Wickersham, representing the Bolsa Chica Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission and asked for continuance. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that the subdivider has complied with. all the, requests of the Commission. • A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5148 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The alley north of Kona Drive shall be 20 feet wide. 2. If Zone Case 292 is not adopted by the City Council, approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void. 3. Since the lots are only 91 feet deep, which is less than standard for multiple family use, approval of the Tentative Map shall be with. the understanding that buildings will be Aesigned'to fit the lots and yard variances will not be considered. 4. All 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. ZONE CASE NO 292 - Continued Change of Zone from -R-1 Single Applicant: Pluvious Inc. -'-— Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Mutt-iple Family Residence District. Located on both sides of Kona Drive and west of Bolsa Chica Street and legally described as Lots 146 aid 147 of Tract No 3750, city of Huntington Beach. -3- 26 Page #4 ... _ Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 The hearing was opened to the audience. Wm Lyon, applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was the concensus that it is good to buffer single family resi- dence areas from commercial areas with some type of limited multiple family use. RESOLUTION NO 292 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recom- mending Approval of Zone Case No 292-to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 292 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 292 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Th.ere is an approved subdivision map on the property that has been designed for multiple family use. 2. The layout is such that it will provide a transition between the commercial to the north.and the single family residential to the south.. 3. The property is abutting a major arterial highway that will provide easy ingress and,egress. ROIL CALL VOTE: AWES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOtS': None'. ABSENT: Miller. 'THF)- RESO L,UT ION WAS ADOPTED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5128 - Revised Number of Lots: 365 Subdivider: The Meredith, Go. Total Acreage: 79.85 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located at the southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue and legally described as ° being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the NW4 of Section 8 -6-°10 . The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Gulino, Civil Engineer of Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc., addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions contained in the Subdivision Committee Report. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Commission discussion was held. -4- Page #5 Minutes! H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 27 Assistant City Engineer, Bill .Hartge, addressed the.Commission and stated if the tentative tract map No 5128 is approved,_ the following donditions should be added to the Tentative Map: 1. Retaining walls shall be constructed where there is a difference in elevation of one foot between adjoining lots abutting the City -right-of-way. 2. A six foot chain link fence shall be constructed on the easterly boundary of the tract along the Southern California Edison R/W. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5128, REVISED, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised layout dated April 22, 1963, shall be the approved map. 2. Lots 8 through 35'of Block B are not approved for con- struction of residences until such time as the Planning Commission gives further consideration of a favorable report from the Health Department concerning the reservoir and chlorination facilities of the Talbert Irrigation District. _ 3. Disposal of storm water shall be by pump station and facilities meeting the approval of the City Engineer. 4. "A" Lane shall be extended�to Adams Avenue and•"B" Lane shall terminate in a cul-de-sac. 5. All Standard Subdivision -Requirements shall be complied with.. .6. Retaining walls shall be constructed where tle re is a difference` in elevation of one foot between adjoining lgis, or lots abutting the City R/W. 7. A six foot chain link fence shall be constructed on the,: - easterly boundary of the tract along the Southern Calif0f a Edison R/W. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: C rabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 537 - Continued To allow the construction Applicant: Salem Development Co. of a mobile home park of 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 fo llows: All 'of Tract Nos 263, 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. -5- 28 Page #6 Minutesi H. B; Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 The Secretary read a letter submitted by S. D.'Caplan, requesting an extension of two weeks. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO MAY 21, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil., Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE" CASE NO 332 Change of Zone from R-1 Ap2.L1cant: Park Marina Ltd. Single Family Residence District to C-2 Community ° Business District with.setback provisions. Located at the southwest corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Avenue and legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 20, Tract 86. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Robert Baker, 17042 Bolsa Chica Road, addressed the Commission requesting that the zone case be con- tinued until the County gives a final approval of extending A Balsa Chica Road as a major highway. Cap Blackburn, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer question. Elsie Jones, 5102 Pagantry, Long Beach., addressed the Commission and stated that she is - owner of one acre parcel across,the street from the proposed zone change. She further asked if her parcel will be included in the zone change_. The Secretary informed Mrs. Jones that only property requested for change of zone will be considered. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It'was noted that an amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways was approved by the Commission which. included the ex- tension of Bolsa Chica, Street south. of Warner Avenue as a major highway. The Secretary further pointed out thy. t this will put the property at the intersection of two major highways which. is an excellent place for commercial develop- ment and, in addition, -the Staff studies, for the revision of the Land Use Plan for this area indicates that the vicinity of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Avenue will become a vital business center for the westerly section of the City. IM 29 Page ' #7 Minutes: H. B: Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 RESOLUTION NO 332 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of a Portion of Zone Case 332 for Lots I and 2. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 332 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF ZONE CASE NO 332 ON LOTS I AND 2 AND DEFERRING ACTION ON LOTS 3 AND 4. FOR SIXTY DAYS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman,,Worth y, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE °RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 333 Change of Zone from C-2 Community Applicant: Edgar R. Hill Business District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located at the southeast corner of Clay Avenue and,Florida Street and legally described as Lots 17 thru 25, Block A, East Side Villa Tract. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. RESOLUTION NO 333 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval�f Zone Case No 333 to the City Council'.` A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 333 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 333 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The change will eliminate the possibility of commercial uses using a local street as a primary means of access. 2. The proposed use will better conform to the existing and .proposed development -in the area than the existing zone would .allow. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. AREA VARIANCE NO 565 ° To•allow a 15 ft front yard setback Applicant: Glen -Mar on Lot 10 Tract 4350 and to allow Development Co. > > a 16 ft front yard setback on Lot 12, Tract 4350, both in deviation to the required 20 ft front yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at the intersection of Waterbury Lane and Cape Cod Drive and legally described as Lots 10 and 12, Tract 4350. -7- 30 Page #8 Minutes: H. B: Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION�WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 565 UPON THE FOL- LOWING CONDITION: 1. There shall be a paved driveway provided in front of the garages at least 20 feet in length. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE ' MOTI ON, CARRIED USE VARIANCE NO 566 A 1' R J Z' b To allow the construction -of scant. . innnra e a private parking lot for approximately 110 automobiles in the R-2 Two Family Residence District.' Located on the east side of Delaware Street and approximately 800 feet north. of Garfield Avenue, and legally described as the NI1y 136 feet of Lot 8, Block G, Tract 7. The Staff Report was'read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. R. J. Zinngrabe, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions contained in the Staff Report. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. The Secretary pointed out that,th.is is a proposal to -.establish a large parking lot adjacent to the existing convalescent hospital apparently with the plan in mind that this will provide the needed parking for further. expansion of the, hospital . A MOTION WAS MAD& BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 566 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate and improve to City Standards the right-of-way for Delaware Street across the site. 2. Maintain drainage across the southeasterly portion of the site in a manner meeting"with. the approval of the City Engineer. 3. Construct a 6 ft masonry wall around the site except in the front ,15 feet where such. wall shall not exceed 32 feet.. 5:11 Page #9 31 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 4. Provide a 5 ft setback from the sidewalk to the wall and such, setback area to be landscaped and maintained. 5. The size and arrangement of parking spaces shall comply with adopted standards and all spaces shall be clearly marked. 6. Landscape 5% of parking lot area. 7. Dedicate and improve Delaware Street in front of the existing hospital. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 567 To - allow the establishment of a whole - Applicant: Don Goode sale nursery in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located north. of Warner Avenue and approximately 660 feet east of Newland Street, on the Southern California Edison Co. powerline R/W. Legally described as the west 200 feet of the SE4 of -the SW-4 of. the SE-4 of Section 24-5-11. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Les Spencer, 16951 Ross Lane, addressed the Commission and - objected to the proposed nursery. Don Goode, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the plans. Clarence Bott, 16921 Ross Lane, addressed the Commission and stated,th.at the subject property should .be used for a future park site. Also the following homeowners adjacent to the -subject property addressed the Commission and vigorously protested: Manuel LaBella, 16932 Bressel Way, Helen Wensloff, 8672 Viceroy Circle, Mrs, Simon, 8691 Viceroy Circle, and Mr.. Spencer, 16962 Bressel-Way. There being no further comment, the hearing 'was -closed. It was the concehsus that the com- mercial use should not be'located within single family residences. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 567. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil', Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. IM 32 Page #10 Minutes: H. B: Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 USE -VARIANCE NO 568 To allow the construction of Applicant: Ken Kixchmeyer a four-plex on a lot containing less th.an the required area in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located on the south, side of Glencoe Avenue and approximately 170 feet east of Silver Lane, and legally described as the east 55 feet of Lot 2, Block B, Tract 522. The Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to,the audience. Andy Irvin,addressed the Commission and stated that he lives across the street from the proposed project and was opposed to the multiple development. Roger Slates, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. Charles Coulter, 13418.- Leffingwell Road, Whittier, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that the subject property is short by 575 square feet of enough. area for. a fourplex. . A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 568. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, Kaufman, ,Worthy, , Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. AI'EA VARIANCE NO 569 To allow -a 15 ft front yard Applicant: Terrytown Land, setback in deviation to the Corporation required 20 ft front yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located approximately 485 feet east of Bolsa Park Lane and on the south, side of Dundee Drive, and legally described as Lot 13, Tract 3847. The Secretary informed the Commission that this Staff Report covers the next four variances since, for all practical purposes, the requests are th.e same. The Staff Report was read. The hearing was opened to the audience; there beingeno comment, it was closed. -10- 33 i Page #11 Minutes! H;.B.'Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 569 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. There shall be a paved driveway provided in front of garage at least 20 feet in length. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES,: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE: NO .570 To allow a 15 ft front -yard Applicant: Marin Management setback in deviation to the Cor oration required 20 ft , front yard setback on Lots 1 and 19 and to allow a 18 ft front yard setback in deviation to the required 20 ft front yard setback on Lot 2 in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the south. side of Kimberly -Drive within Tract 5001. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 570 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. There shall be a paved driveway provided in front of the garage at least 20 feet in length. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:, Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy,,Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 571 To allow a 15 ft front yard setback- �'trtion;�e o$ --and to allow a 10 ft rear yard setback in deviation to the required 20 ft front yard and rear yard setback on Lot 21 in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Kimberly Dkive and approximately 100 feet east°of Springdale Street and legally described as Lot 21, Tract 5002. , I f The hearing was opened to the audience; there being.no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED -BY WORTHY TO APPROVE AREA -VARIANCE NO 571 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1.° There shall be- a paved -'driveway -provided in front of the garage at least 20 feet in length. -11- 34 Page #12 Minutes; H. B.' Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 572 To allow a 15 ft front yard Applicant: Spring Lake setback in deviation to the Viand Corporation required 20-ft front yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located approximately 150 feet south. of Bolsa Avenue and east of Kingston Lane, and legally described as Lot 9, Tract 5003. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY -TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE-N0 572 WITH THE FOLLOWING °CONDITION: 1. There shall be a paved driveway provided in front of the garage at least 20 feet in length. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 573 To allow the construction Applicant: C. E. Rothert _ of -an attached garage to encroach to within 7 feet of the rear property line in deviation to the required 20 ft rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the east side of Pine Street and approximately 150 feet north of 13th Street -and -legally described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 1113, Wesley Park Section, also known as 1112 Pine St. The Secretary read the Staff report. The hearing was opened to the audience. C. E. Rothert, applicant, addressed the Com- mission and explained -the plan. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 573. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang.. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. 5WAS 35 Page #13 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 AREA VARIANCE NO 574 To allow the following: (1) The Avvlicant: Helen Raddon construction of 12 units on a lot containing less than the required area. (2) A 9 ft front yard setback in deviation to the required 15 ft. (3) A 5 ft rear yard setback in deviation to the required,10 ft. (4) Detached accessory,structures on front portion of property. (5) Division of Land into two separate parcels. Located on the easterly side of 17th Street about 200 feet - easterly of Huntington Street, and legally described as Lot B, Block 2603, East Side Villa Tract, zoned R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Secretary informed the Commission that he had received a telegram from the applicant requesting withdrawal of the subject variance. A MOTION WAS ' MADE BY BAZI L' AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO WITHDRAW VARIANCE NO 574. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None, ABSENT: Miller. ° THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 575 To allow the construction of a Applicant: James L. Elkins single family residence with attached garage to encroach to within 5 feet of the rear property line in deviation to the required 20 ft rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the northwest corner of Devon Circle and Channel Lane, and legally described as Lot 43, Tract 4499, Huntington Harbour. The Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. J. L. Elkins, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed construction. There being. no other comment, . the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. -It was noted that this case involves a non -waterfront corner lot in Huntington Harbour upon which the standard R-1 rear yard setback applies. It was further noted that the proposed house, being in•somewh.at'of an "L" shape, does leave consider- able yard area within the lot. A,MOTION WAS"MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 575. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson,'Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ° ABSENT: Mil.ler. THE MOTION CARRIED. -13- 36 Page #14 Minutes: I"i. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 USE VARIANCE NO 576 To,allow the development of Applicant: Chip Chasin a mobile home park in the A-1-X General Agricultu`ra1 District, as adopted.by Interim Ordinance No 668. Located at the N;,-,east corner of Talbert /Avenub.and Goldenwest Street, and legally described as the west 20 acres of the west 30"acres of the SW-4 of the SW4 of Section 26-5-11: The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ray Mercado, 13016 Euclid Avenue, Garden Grove, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed project. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was pointed out that there were several major problems connected with development of this property., At the applicant's request, it was the concensus to continue the hearing.to-June 4, 1963, and the applicant would submit a detailed plan of the proposed trailer park. A MOTION WAS MADE BY K/AUFMAN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JUNE 4, 1963. .. d ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 577 To allow the construction of Applicant: Robert S. Gardner a car -wash. and used car sales in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, 300 feet north of Warner Avenue, and legally described as Lots 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Block A, Tract 528, including a portion of the vacated alley. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Mrs. Stella Welchel, 16911 "Al' Street, requesting a fire proof wall of concrete block 6 feet high if the variance is approved. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. -14- 0 37 Page #15 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 The hearing was 'opened to the audience. Robert Gardner, applic ant, addressed the Com- mission and stated that there will be 12 or 14 employees and there is more than enough. parking area provided. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. It was the concensus that the applicant should re- design the plan before any action is taken by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY GRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO MAY 21, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy,°Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 192 To allow the Division of Land ADD licant: Ernst Manthei into two separate parcels. Located north of Talbert Avenue and approximately 989.78 feet west of Beach Boulevard. 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. It was noted that both. parcels are over the minimums for width. and area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 192 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Dedication and improvement to City Standards of Talbert Avenue across both parcels. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None: ABSENT: Miller. THE M TION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication submitted by Jack W. Palmer, General Manager of Huntington Beach. Land Co., requesting the per- mission to reduce covered parking stall widths of 58 spaces within Tract 4416, from 10 feet to 9 ft 2 inches in order to -15- -" 38 Page #16 Minutes: H. B; Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1963 accommodate 6 additional parking spaces in close proximity to the dwelling units which, they are to serve. The Commission held a dis-' cussion and it was unanimous that approval of 9 ft 2 in covered parking stall widths be granted. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO GRANT THE REQUEST -OF THE APPLICANT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:: 1. There shall be at least 2 parking spaces between posts. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1,' Kaufman, Worthy, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. W. C. Warner Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. 4 Edward Stang Chairman -16-