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Home My WebLink About1963-09-04162 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: MINUTES: OF THE Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. None. On motion by Worthy, seconded by Letson, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of August 20 and August 27, 1963, were accepted as' transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. " TENTATIVE TRACT NO 4806 - Continued Number of Lots: 661 Developer: Substantial Homes, Ltd. Total Acreage: 65.6 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson. Located at the southeast corner of Yorktown Avenue .and .Bushard. Street and legally described, as, being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SE4 and the NE4 of Section 6-6-10. The Secretary read a letter submitted by A. L. Gindling, developer, asking for a continuance to the next regular meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO 4806 T0" THE NEXT,REGULAR MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION To allow: (1) Waiver of USE VARIANCE NO'609 - Continued minimum 6000 square foot lot Applicant: A.L. Gindling size and lot widths require- ment. (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 Bushard Street in the A-1-Y General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672, and legally described as the SW4 of the SE4 of Section 6-6-10. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Secretary read a letter submitted by A. L. Gindling, applicant, asking for a continuance to the next regular meeting. 9/4/63 163 Page #2 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND' SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE -BEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO 609 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO 3274 - Revised Number of Lots: 78 Subdivider: Capitol Returns Total Acreage: 6.1 Engineer: Huntington Engineering. Located at the southeast corner of Detroit Street and California Avenue and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of Lots 5 to 10 and all of Lof's 1� �tb ' 4; Block 203, Vista 'Del Mar" Tract,` and'" a Portion of the SE-4 of Section 11-6-11. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. There was considerable discussion regarding the amount'of space between buildings and it was felt that the space as "shown on the map was inadequate. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO 3274, REVISED, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.. The Revised Tentative Map received August 14, 1963, shall be the approved map. 2. Vehicular access rights to Delaware Street, except for the two proposed driveways, shall be dedicated to the City. 3. All of that portion of Delaware Street within the boundaries of the Tentative Map shall be dedicated and at least one- half of the right-of-way shall be improved to City Standards. 4. All private streets.shall be at least 32 feet in paved width'with.in a 34 ft R/W and shall be improved with the curb, gutter, and paving to City Standards. The one passageway shown as 25 feet wide shall be at least 26 feet in paved width. 5: Disposal'of runoff water and any necessary easements shall meet the approval of the City Engineer and the tract shall participate in the drainage district assessment of $1250 per acre. 6. Sewer, water, fire hydrant and street lighting systems shall be installed throughout the tract and shall be ap- proved by the City Engineer. 7. Adequate provisions shall be made to assure perpetual maintenance of all'common areas and the roads and driveways. Such provisions shall be submitted to and be approved by the Planning Director and City Attorney prior to recordation of any portion of the tract. -2- 9/4/63 �64 Page #3 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 8. All rights for development and construction of any structures within the common area not included in the approved develop- ment plan shall be dedicated to the City. 9. All applicable standard subdivision requirements shall be complied with.. - 10. There shall be a minimum of 10 f"eet between lots. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 622 - Continued To allow the construction of Applicant: Huntington Valley a restaurant within the 50 of California foot setback required in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located on the east side of-Beach,Boulevard and north of Blaylock Place, and legally described as Lots 2 and 4, Tract No 298. The Commission reviewed the discussion from the Study Session of August 27 for the benefit of,the three Commissioners who were on vacation. A lengthy discussion was held and it was the concensus that the 50 ft setback should be main- tained. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO 622. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang.. NOES: Kauf man. ABSENT: None. THE -MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 332 - Continued Change of Zone from R-1 Applicant: 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 Secretary reported that he had received a phone call from the applicant asking to continue the hearing to September 17, 1963. ' A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO 332 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1963, AT THE APPLICANT ' S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman -3- 9/4/63 165 Page #4 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 ZONE CASE NO 361 - Continued Change of"Zone from A-1-X Applicant: Bertus T. Hombs General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the east side of A Street and approximately 100 feet north of Blaylock Avenue and legally described as Lot 30, Tract 360. The Secretary reported that this case had been continued from the meeting of August 6 in order for the Staff to make a report on the water situation as -it relates to fire protection in the neighborhood. TheFire Department investigated the situation and reported that there" are adequate mains and hydrants in the area. The hearing was opened to the au -.fence: Mrs. Hombs addressed the Commission and explained that Mr. Hombs was unable to attend the meeting and asked the Commission to recommend approval of this application. There being no,further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. RESOLUTION NO 361 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case 361 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 361 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 361 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, ' Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NCES : None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Further discussion was held by the Commission on the feasibility of rezoning the entire area to a more desirable zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INITIATE A RESOLUTION OF INTENT•TO REZONE THE EAST SIDE OF "All STREET AND THE WEST SIDE OF "B" STREET TO R-3, AND TO REZONE THE 10 ACRES ON THE EAST SIDE OF "B" STREET TO R-2, WITH AN R-1 ZONE ALONG BLAYLOCK DRIVE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 9/4/63 166 Page #5 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 ZONE CASE NO 370 Proposed Amendment to the Initiated by Resolution Master Plan of Street and of Intent Highways for the deletion of the planned extension of Delaware Street from Atlanta Avenue to Ocean Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. Commission discussion was held. RESOLUTION NO 370 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case 370 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 370 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 370 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, LPtson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE PERMIT NO 226 - Continued To allow the construction of Applicant: Pioneer Const. Co. 104 unit apartment building in the R-5 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park Dis- trict. Located on the east side of'Huntington Street and approximately 1100 feet south of Atlanta Avenue and legally described as the south 200 feet of the east 660.02 feet of the NWT of the NE-4 of Section 14-6-11. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Richard N. Fariss of Pioneer Construction Co, Inc., requesting that the hearing on Use Permit -No 226'be postponed until the next scheduled meeting on'September 17, 1963. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT NO 226 to September 17, 1963, AT THE -APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE:, AYES: Crabb,'Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 371 Change -of Zone from A-1-X Applicant: William H. General Agricultural Dis- Standridge trict as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to R-2 Two Family Residence District. 'Located on the west side of Ash Street and approximately 300 feet south of Cypress Avenue and legally described as the W'2 of Lot No 4, Block E, Tract No 436, 17212 Ash Streit. The Secretary read the Staff Report. It was noted that the area in question was designated -5- 9/4/63 167 Page #6 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 on the Master Plan of Land Use for medium density. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. Commission discussion was held. RESOLUTION NO 371 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case 371 to the City Council. A MOTION -WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 371 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE 371 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 372 Change of Zone from R-4-Y Sub -urban Williamson Park Co. Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located approximately 500 feet north of Adams Avenue and west of Cannery Street, and legally described as all of Tract No 4339,-except Lot 83, and all of Tracts No 4740, 4741, and 4743. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. It was noted that originally this public hearing was to include the adjacent tract 4742, but due to an error in the application, it was omitted and a new application on that tract has been submitted. - The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO 372 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case 372 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 372 RECOMMENDING R PROVAL OF ZONE CASE 372 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL" VOTE : AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO 636 To allow the construction of ARpli.cant: Aires Homes. Inc. four model homes.and sales office in the A-1-X General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668. Located at the southwest corner of Slater Avenue and Edwards Street and legally described as the north. 30 acres of the NE4 of -the SW4 of Section 27-5-11; EXCEPTING all of Tract No 281. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. It was noted that this application is necessary because the developer wants to construct four temporary model houses and a temporary sales office on property not within the subdivision. -6- 9/4/63 Page #7 Minutes: 'H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED'BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 636 WITH THE FOLLOWING GONDILTI ON : 1. There shall be a $5000 bond posted to guarantee the removal of the four model houses and sales office. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 637 To allow the construction of Applicant: Leo Casper an enclosed patio to encroach to within 17� feet of the rear property line in devia- tion to the required 20 foot rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at the southeast corner of Florence Circle and Melbourne Drive and legally described as Lot 1, Tract 3892, 15392 Florence Circle. The Staff Report was -read. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 637. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE W 639 To allow the construction of Applicant: Dave Meredith a single family residence in the M-1 Light Industrial District. Located on the south side of Slater Avenue and east'of the P.E. Railroad R/W and legally described as that portion of;the W2,of the Nw4 of the SE4 of" Section '26-5-11.. - The .Staff Report was. read. Reference was made to the fact that this application was for the purpose of placing a.residence in an industrial zone. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Dave Meredith., applicant, addressed the Commission and explained that since his wife is an invalid and his daughter was taking care of her, he needed a place for his daughter to live, thus the reason for this variance. He further stated that he intended to move in a house. -7- 9/4/63 169 � Page #8 Minutes: 'H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 Considerable discussion was held by the Commission. - A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 639 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant is owner of a 20 acre parcel on which this variance applies. 2. There is a hardship for the applicant. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, .Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 640 To allow the operation of an Annlicant: Aiax Rents equipment and tool rental business in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the west -side of Beach. Boulevard and approximately 150 feet north of Garfield .Avenue and legally described as Lot 17, Block H, Tract 7, 18921 Beach Boulevard The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. It was pointed out that a variance was needed on this case because the applicant intends to run a tool rental business and a majority of his activities will be conducted outside of a building. In addition, h.e intends to,retain an existing building and use it as part of the business. The hearing was opened'to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the case at length.. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KA UFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 640 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITONS: 1. The existing building shall meet all pertinent Building Code requirements. 2. Beach. Boulevard -frontage shall be improved with. curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving. 3. Except 'for the front 50 feet, a 6 foot masonry wall shall be constructed along theside and rear lot lines. 4. ' The front 185 feet of the ' lot shall be paved and a minimum, of ,nine -parking spades shall ;be striped to Planning Commission standards in the front 50 foot setback. 5. There shall be no display of merchandise or storage of any equipment in the front 50 foot -setback. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Stang. NOES: None. — ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman -8.-. . 9/4/63 170 Page #9 Minutes: -H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 AREA VARIANCE NO 641 To allow the construction of Applicant: Paul E'. Stronp a 5 ft high fence to encroach to within 13 feet of the front property line in deviation to the required 20 foot front yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the_ east side of Catalina Circle and approximately 100 feet north. of Molakai Drive and legally described as Lot 15, Tract 3903, 22042 Catalina Circle. The Staff . Report .was ; read by the Secretary. It was noted that the applicant wants to constuct two redwood board fences in the front yard and that the Planning Commission has, in the past,;granted similar, requests only when the fence is constructed -of slump stone,, wrought iron, or vista block materials and where detailed land- scape glans were submitted. The hearing was Iopened to the audience. Mr. Strong, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the plans for the fence. Upon questioning,by the Commission, he agreed to submit detailed landscape plans and further, at the request of the Commission, agreed to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting of September 17,'1963. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON AREA VARIANCE NO 641 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1963, WITH THE CONSENT OF' THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: Nonp. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 373 Change of Zone from M-1 Applicant: James J. Woods Light Industrial District to R-5 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park District. Located on the south. side of Talbert Avenue and approximately 990 feet east of the P.E. Railroad R/W and legally described as the E 2 of the E 2 of the N 2 of th.e Ni of the NW-4 of the -NE4 e of Section 35-5-11. The Staff Report wasp; read by the Secretary. It was noted,that this case and the next item on the agenda both pertain to the same property. In the next item,k,th.e applicant is requesting a variance for a conva- lescent hospital and 24 apartments in order to avoid the time delay involved fora change of zone. Further, the proposed use of the site as a°convalescent hospital is a high, density use, whereas -the Master Plan of Land Use delineates the area for medium density us°e The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. James Woods, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained his plan for the site; also., he spoke of the need for convalescent hospitals in the area. -9- 9/4/63 171 Page #10 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 ' Mr. Bill Wood of the Chamber of Commerce Citizens -Advisory Committee addressed the Commission and reaffirmed the Chambers opposition to the erosion of in- dustrial property. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion and it was the concensus that there should be a study of the area as to the need for convalescent hospitals. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO 373 FOR SIXTY DAYS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT, IN ORDER FOR THE STAFF TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE NEED FOR CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS AND THE ZONING IN THE AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 642 To allow the construction of a Applicant: James J. Woods 79 bed convalescent nursing home and 24 one bed senior apartment complex in the M-1 Light Industrial District. Located on the south side of Talbert Avenue and approximately 990 feet east of the P E Railroad R/W and legally described as the E 2 of the E2 of the N2 of the N2 of the NW4 of the NE-4 .of Section 35-5-11. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE USE VARIANCE 642 FOR SIXTY DAYS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL. CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.. THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: Extension of Time, Tentative Tract 4333. The Secretary informed the Commission that the developer of Tract 4333 had submitted a letter requesting an extension of one year to enable them to record the tract. He also stated that there are no objections to the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL -OF THE REQUEST TO THE CITY COUNCIL. -10- 9/4/63 Page #11 Minutes: 'H. B.* Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Extension of Time, Tentative Tract 4707. The Secretary informed the Commission that the developer of Tract 4707 had submitted a letter requesting an extension of one year to enable them to record the tract. He also stated that there are no objections to the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Chairman Stang. NOES: None. .ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. C-3 Parking Requirements The Commission continued their discussion on th.e need for parking in the C-3 zone and the immediate urgency in requiring such. Various ideas were• presented and it was the consensus that the Staff should prepare a revised draft of the Amendment to Article 941 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and have it ready for presentation to the Commission at their next regular meeting of September 17, 1963. - " THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. , W. C. Warner Edward -Stang Secretary Chairman z -11- 9/4/63