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Home My WebLink About1963-07-02100 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach,, California TUESDAY. JULY 2. 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kaufman. MINUTES: On motion by Worthy and seconded by Miller, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach. Planning Commission of June 18 and June 25, 1963, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. ZONE -CASE NO 346 - Continued Change of Zone from A-1-Y Substantial Homes LTD General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located at the Southeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Bushard Street and legally described as the SW-4 of the SE4 of Section 6-6-10; EXCEPTING The Stly 772 feet. The south. 8 acres of the NW-4 of the SE-4ofSection 6-6-10. The NW-4 of the SE-4 of Section 6-6-10; EXCEPTING the south. 8 acres thereof. The north. 5 acres of the Wz of the NE4 ,of the. SE4 of Section 6-6-10. The south, 4 acres of the W2 of the E2 of the NE-4 of Section 6-6-10. The Secretary read a letter submitted by the Fountain Valley School District stating that if this proposed high, density development is pe rmitted;,a second complete school site within the quarter section would be necessary where oche rwise'the one proposed school `site would suffice. the Secretary. The Staff Report was read by The hearing was opened to the audience. A. L. Gindling, applicant, addressed the Commission and showed slides of the proposed development. Elias Miller, Secretary of Substantial Homes, addressed the Commission and explained"the problems connected with. this project. Dan Palmer, architect for the subdivider, addressed the Commission and explained the floor plans. He further stated that each. unit will be 1300 to 1400 square feet in floor area. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. 101 Page #2 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2., 1963 It was noted that the Master Plan of Land Use as adopted by the City Council indicates this property as low density or essentially a single family area. It was further pointed out that there are several other serious problems connected with, th.is project such. as sewer line capacity, street capacities and traffic and the overloading of schools. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 6, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: . None . . ABSENT:' Kaufman. THE'MOTION CARRIED. 'TENTATIVE TRACT MAP`NO'4806 - Continued Number of Lots: 661 Subdivider: Substantial Homes LTD Total Acreage: 65.6 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson. Located at the southeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Bush.ard Street and legally described as`being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SE4 of the SE4 of Section" 6-6-10. The Secretary informed the Commission that this is the subdivision -of property involved in the.,previous Zone Case No 346. -, It was the concensus to continue the hearing to August 6, 1963, and the subdivider agreed to a continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 6, 1963, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES : . None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 609. To allow: (1) Waiver of minimum Substantial Homes, LTD 6000 square foot lot size and lot widths requirement; (2)°Waiver of all yard requirements; (3) Waiver of requirements that lots abut a street; (4) Waiver of Park and Recreation fees. The property is located at the southeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Bush.ard Street in the A-1-Y General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672, and legally described as the SW-4 of the SE4 of Section 6-6-10. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. -2- 102 Page #3 Minutest H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July.2,, 1963 I The Secretary informed the Commission that the subject variance is also a part of the property involved in the previous Zone Case and the proposed subdivision. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 6, 1963. - F , ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED., ZONE CASE NO 332 = Continued Change of Zone from R-1 6 licant: Park Marines LTD Single Family Residence'-, District to C-2 Community Business District with, set- back provisions. Located at the southwest corner of Bolsa Ch.ica Street and Warner Avenue and legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 20, Tract 86. I - f The Secretary informed the Commission that the applicant wishes to continue the •case for 30 days. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 6, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT:. Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 586 - Continued To allow the construction Leo L.'Johns®n of 33 buildings (99 units), 3 swimming pools and swimming cabana in the R-1•Single Family Residence District. Located approximately 1320 feet east of Beach. -Boulevard and 660 feet south of Ellis Avenue. Further legal description an file in the Planning Department Office., The precise plan of proposed streets in the general area was explained by -the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. Commission discussion was held. It, was pointed out by the Secretary that 'the property involved in this case has been zoned R-1 since its annexation in April, 1958, He further stated that the Land Use Plan -_ for this area is being revised and studies indicate this property for medium density development. -3- 102 Page #4 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 586 WITH THE - FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Provide sufficient public right-of-way and improve to City Standards at least two travel lanes,from the south, line of the development to Ellis Avenue. 2. Construct the sewer system within and beyond the develop - to City Standards. 3. Construct a wetter system within the development to City Standards meeting with the approval of the City Engineer and Fire Chief. 4. Maintain a setback from the proposed street of 15 feet for any building, structure, or fence over 32 feet h.igh,. 5. Provide :not less than two off-street parking spaces for 9 . each. unit, one-half of which. may be unenclosed. 6. Approval of UV 586 shall be null and void unless all of the site is within the City of Huntington Beach.. 7. Make the necessary provisions for solving the drainage problem in the•area meeting with. the approval of the City Engineer. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 344 - Conti.nued Change of Zone from R-1 Single Nov Homes, Inc, Family Residence District to C-4 Highway Commercial District w tb setback provisions. Located at the southwest corner of Banning Avenue and Bushard Street and legally described as being a portion of th.e NZ of the NW-4 of Section 19-6-10. 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. Wm. Lyon, .representing Nova Homes, Inc., addressed the Commission and spoke in favor. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO 344 A Resolution -of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 344 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 344°RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 344 TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: Bazil. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -4- Page #5 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 ZONE CASE NO 351, Change of Zone from R-1 Ri_ttig Dobkins Single Family Residence District to R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located west of Newland Street and approximately 660 feet south of Talbert Avenue and legally described -as - the, SE4 of the NE4�of NW4 of Section 36-5-11. The Secretary read two petitions with a total of 125 signatures opposing the change of zone. The,,Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The .hearing was opened'to the audience.;. James Parker, 8422 Santana Circle, addressed - the Commission and vigorously opposed the" -subject zone case. Also speaking in opposition were th.e'following property owners: Nate Goodsen, 8321 Gulf Lane, Thomas Taylor, 18091 Gulf Lane, and Mrs. Shubert, 18081 Newland Street. r Rubin Dobkins, applicant, - addressed the Commission ,ar-d stated h.is .:reasons :for the, request, There being,no 'other° comment, the hearing was closed. 9 Commission discussion was held. It was noted that,the adopted Master Plan of Land Use shows this property .in an area of low density devefopment,'" the same as•. the- exi-st-ing -single family homes to the north, and west. RESOLUTION NO 351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RE- COMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO 351 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 351 RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF' ZONE CASE NO 351 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR TliE FOLLOWING REASONS: 'I. The development would not be compatible with the single family development in the immediate area. 2. The Master Plan of Land Use Study Area II has the area outlined for low density development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:, Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -5- 105 Page #6 Minutes; H. B.'Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 ZONE CASE NO 352 Change of Zone from A-1-X Luxury Homes. Inc. General.Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to R-1 Single Family Residence District and C-4 Highway Commercial'District with setback provisions.- Located at the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Springdale Street, and legally described as the NE-4 of Section 28-5 -11. Further `legal description on file in the Planning .Department Office. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Wm. Lyon, -representing Luxury Homes, Inc., addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The -Secretary pointed out to the Commission .that the proposed , commercial site and the re- quested R-1 Zone. are .,right in line with. the Land Use Plan, Study Area III, just adopted by the Commission. RESOLUTION NO 352 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Cape No-352 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 352 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 352 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON; 1. The proposed residential district.and..the.commercial district conform to the type of development the city has considered.to be good planning practice. ROLL CALL VOTE; AYES: Crabb,, Letson, Bazil,-Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES; None. ABSENT; Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 353 Change,of Zone from.R-2 Two CC.-Freelove Family Residence District to R-5 Professional, Motel, and Trailer Park District. -Located approxi- mately -600 feet south of Garfield Avenue and west of Delaware Street, and legally described as Block 3003 and 3004, East Side Villa Tract. The Staff Report was read by the.Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Stanley She"rer, 17171 Beach. Boulevard, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and'.,spoke in favor. Roger Watson, land owner directly across the street from the subject property, addressed the -6- 106 Page #7 Minutes: H. B.'Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 Commission and pointed out the drainage problems in the'area of Clay and Delaware Streets. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed.' RESOLUTION NO 353 A Resolution of the Ci. y Planning Commission Re - Commending Denial of Zone Case No 353 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION I NO 353 RE- COMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO 353 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS; 1. Many of the uses permitted in the R-5 district would not be compatible with, the surrounding area. 26' If the property were to be developed under the multiple family provisions of the R-5 district, it would be in direct contrast to theanticipated medium density resi- dential development 'proposed for the area. -- ROLL CALL'VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES; None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. AREA VARIANCE NO 610 To allow the'construction Gordon & Zehr Const.-Co. of a 6 ft high block wall to encroach to,within 11 feet f rom' th.e front property line in deviation to the required 20 ft front yard setback -in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the south side of Seabird Circle and approximately,270 feet west of Farnsworth. Lane and legally described as Lot No 91, Tract 4409, Pacific Sands. Also known as 8172 Seabird Circle; Staff Report. A The Secretary read the The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the proposed fence will line up with the existing garage and dwelling.and doesnit�appear to block anyone's -vision since only one corner of the fence projects into the front yard. A MOTION WAS MADE BY IE TSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE 610. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairmari'Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. -7- 107 .Page #8 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 USE VARIANCE,NO 611 To allow one year extension of Melvin A. iJAy time for an existing 8 ft x 12 ° ft sign in the R-1, Single Family Residence District. Located approximately 221 feet south of Heil Avenue and 35 feet east of the centerline of Bolsa'Chica Street and legally described as being 221 feet south, of the north. line of the NW4 of Section 21-5-11 and 35 feet east of the west line of the SW-4 of Section 21-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. ° The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Melvin Jay, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave reasons for requesting the sign.. , .There 'being 'no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO'61L WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Use Variance No 611 shall expire July 2,,,1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 612 To allow the care of two or less Beulah A. Cunningham elderly people in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Lo- cated at 19162 Hamden Lane; and legally described as Lot No 87, Tract No 3908. ° The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. •, The. hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Beulah. Cunningham, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the proposal is for supplementing the family income. Dale Elser, 19172 Hamden Drive, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of th.e subject variance. Speaking in objection were the following property owners: Mrs. Hogee, 8302 Garfield Avenue, Wm Kingsbury, Mrs. Kingsbury, 8402 Enfield Circle, and Mrs. Della Miller, , 8401 Enfield Circle. ° There being no further comment, th.e hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 612 'WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 108 Page #9 Minutes: H. B.-Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 4 1. Use Variance No 612 shall expire July 2, 1964. 2. There shall be no signs posted on the premises. u ROLL CALL VOTE:' AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil,-Worthy,-Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED, ° USE VARIANCE NO 613 To allow the erection of an Adrian 0. Hubbell electrical 8 ft x 20 ft sign in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located approximately 320 feet north .of Heil Avenue and east'of Bolsa Chica Street, and legally described as portion of th.e�SW4 of,. the NW4 of Section 21-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Secretary read the' Staff Report. The hearing was opened to thr audience. Luis Stabile, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor. Naomi Miller, 5181'Hei1 Avenue, addressed the -Commission and vigorously opposed th.e subject variance. ° There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the pro- posed sign is,more than 100% oversize since 75 square feet is the maximum_.allowed on this parcel in the C-1 zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 613. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman.' THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 614 To allow a 20 ft rear•yard Nelson'B'.'Reames setback in deviation to the required 25 ft rear yard setback on Lots No 7, 8, 145 155 19, 20;' 21, and 22; and to allow a 22 ft rear yard setback in deviation' to ,the required :25 ft,rear yard setback on Lot No 29 in the R-4-'X Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668. Located south.of Slatei Avenue and approximately 290,feet west of Newland -.Street and legally described as Tract No 5039.' The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The.h.earing was opened to the audience. Nelson B. Reames, applicant, addressed the" - Commission and explained why he needs a variance. Im 1099 Page #10 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that this variance is necessary because the County R-4 Zone, which. is still the zoning of the tract, requires a 25 ft rear yard. He further pointed out that most duplex construction takes place under City requirements which. allows 15 ft rear yards. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 614. ROLL CALL VOTE; AYES; Crabb, Bazil, Letson, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 615 To allow the construction of a Justin L. Baletka family room addition to encroach. to within 16 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 approximately 70 feet east of Farnsworth. Lane on the north: side.of Reilly Drive and legally described as Lot i9, Tract No 3977, also known as 8241 Reilly Drive. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the and ience;'th.ere being no comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the rear yard area remaining after the addition is still over the minimum usually provided. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 615. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: ''Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None.` ' ABSENT;" Kaufman.' THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 223 To allow the construction of a Scottcoi Inc. restaurant,: cocktail lounge, sign, motor hotel with —pool, office, 24 income units in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach,'Boulevard and south. of Utica Avenue, and legally described as the north. 150 feet of the west 180 feet of the east 200 feet of Block 2008, East Side Villa Tract, and also the south, one-half of Blocks, 2007 .and 2008, East Side Villa Tract. tl-e Secretary. The Staff Report was read by .10- 1_10 Page #11 Minutes: H. B.'Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 ` The hearing was opened to -the audience. Roger Watson, representing Scottco, Inc., addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. He further displayed various sketches of the proposed development. There being no other' comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that all of the property in this case is zoned C-4, thereby, necessitating the Use Permit. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND°SECONDED'BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 223 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1'. All off-street parking to conform to adopted'standards. 2. Construct a masonry wall at least 4 feet high` along the parking lot on Florida Street. 3. Install -full street improvements to City Standards on Beach. Boulevard, Utica and Florida Streets. 4. The proposed construction shall start within one year from the date of approval. 5. The development shall be substantially the same as the plans approved by the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE:' AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None, ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 194 To allow theDivision Doumain Deve%opment of land into two separate parcels. Located at the southwest corner of Brunswick Drive and Goldenwest Street. A lengthy legal description is on file in the Planning Depart- ment Office. The Secretary informed the Commission that a total of 88 apartments are now under construction, 44 of which, will be on each. parcel. He further pointed out to the Commission that the dividing line between the two parcels will split a driveway which, runs between buildings. It was the concensus to continue the matter to July 16, 1963, for further, study of easements and community driveways across the two parcels. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication submitted by the Orange County Health, Department regarding Tract 4884, portion of Tentative Tract 4707, as follows: Due to the -.11- Page #12 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1963 11i discontinuance of irrigation with. sewer effluents in th.e..immediate vicinity, the Health Department feels that this tract will not be adversely affected. THE MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE FOR RECORDING THAT PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 4707 TO BE KNOWN,AS TRACT NO 4884. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Secretary presented a rough. draft of a suggested amendment to Article 941 for parking requirements in the C-3 Zone to the Commission for study. It was the concensus that the matter should be discussed at a future meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. W. C. Warner y, Edward Stang Secretary Chairman -12-