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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-10-01189 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY,. OCTOBER 1, 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. Commissioner Crabb requested that the MINUTES: Minutes of the Planning Commission of September 17, 1963, be corrected by deleting his vote on the first three items since he arrived late for that meeting. On motion by Miller and seconded by Letson, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Com- mission were accepted as corrected. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5288 - Continued Number of Lots: 11 ,Subdivider: T & T Investment Corp. Total Acreage: 2.50 Engineer: R. H. Parlee & Assoc. Located 660 feet north of Garfield Avenue, 1320 feet east of Beach Boulevard and legally described as the N2,. W2, W2, SE4, SW4, Section 36-5-11. The Secretary informed the Com- mission that the agent for the subdivider requested the continuance of the hearing to October 15, 1963. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO OCTOBER 15, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None, ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang, THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5322 - Revised - Number of Lots: 11 Subdivider: Stanley Bell Total Acreage: 3.3 Engineer: Hal Raab Surveying Co. Located on the north, side of Talbert Avenue, approximately 300 feet west of Beach Boulevard, and legally described as being a subdivision of a portion of the S2, SE4, SE4 of Section 26-5-11. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Stanley Bell, subdivider, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions 10/1/63 0 Page #2 Minutes! Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, October 1, 1963 contained in the Subdivision Committee Report. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5322- Revised, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Revised Tentative map dated September, 1963, shall be the approved layout. 2. If multiple family dwellings are to be constructed, a petition for re -zoning the property to R-3 shall be filed approximately at the time of recording a final map. 3. All Standard Subdivision Requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP -NO 5331 Number of Lots: 252 Subdivider: Total Acreage: 52 Engineer: Aries Homes, Inc. Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located 660 feet south of Warner Avenue on the west side of Springdale Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the NE4 of Section 28=5-11. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Kenneth Carlson, engineer for the subdivider, "requesting a continuance of Tract No 5331 to the October 15, 1963, meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5331 TO THE OCTOBER 15, 1963, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 641 - Continued To allow the construction ARnlicant: Paul E. Strong of a 5 foot hi,Rh fence to encroach to within 15 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 Molokai Drive and legally described as Lot 15, Tract 3903. -2- 10/1/63 19i Page #3 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 1,,1963 The Secretary read a petition signed by eleven adjacent property owners favoring the proposed construction. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. The Secretary stated that this case had been continued in order to give the applicant time to draw detailed plot plans showing landscaping and types of building materials to be used. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 641 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION':: 1. The fence and landscaping shall be substantially as shown on the plans. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 647 To allow the construction of 6RRlicant: George Sheridan a 6 foot high fence to encroach to the property line in a portion of the exterior side yard and to allow said fence to encroach to within 10 ,feet of the front property line in deviation to the required 20 foot front yard setback in the R-l'Single Family Residence District. Located at the northeast corner of Springfield Avenue and Park Street and legally described as the S2 of Lot 2, Block 1802, Tract 12, 1802 Park St. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Renner, 807 Frankfort Street, owner of adjacent property, addressed the Commission and vigorously opposed the variance. Doug Oldfield, 1816 Park Street, addressed the Commission and objected because he felt there would be a traffic hazard if the proposed fence were to be constructed on the corner. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Considerable discussion was held by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 647 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -3- 10/1/63 192 Page #4 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, October 1, 1963 1. There shall be no trees or shrubs over 3 feet high in the corner cut-off area. 2. A masonry fence, rather than wood, shall be constructed in all of the front yard area. 3. The fence and landscaping shall substantially comply with plot plans as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang.= THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 228 To allow'the construction Applicant: Leslie Nicholson, M.D. of two retail stores.in the C-4 Highway Com- mercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 600 feet north of Ellis Avenue and legally described as the north 66 feet of the south 264 feet of the N2 of the SE-4 of 'the SE4 of the NE4 of Section 35-5-11. 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 the concensus that the matter should be continued to allow time to work out the problems involved. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE MATTER .TO OCTOBER 15, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 329 Initiated by Resolution of Intent territory within th.e city limits. Proposed amendment to the Master Plan of Streets and Highways which encompasses all The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment,.it was closed. RESOLUTION NO 329 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case 329 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 329 RE- COMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 329 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. -4- 10/1/63 193 Page #5 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 1, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 377 Change of Zone from A-1-X Initiated by Resolution of Intent General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to R-1 Single Family Residence District, R-2 Two Family Residence District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District on property located south of Warner Avenue, on the east side of "All Street, the east and west sides of "B" Street. Complete legal description on file in the Planning Department Office.. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. H. H. Uyekawa, owner. of property at "B" Street and Warner Avenue, addressed the Commission and asked various questions regarding the proposed zone change. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that the zoning conforms to the adopted Master Plan for this area. RESOLUTION NO 377 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case 377 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND -SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 377 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 377 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The land use of this area is predominantly residential and this change will eliminate any uses which are in- compatible with the present use. 2. The adopted Master Plan for this area shows it for residential development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 378 Initiated by Resolution of Intent Proposed amendment to Article 941 of the Huntington Beach. Ordinance Code estab- lishing parking requirements in the C-3 General Business District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ralph Kiser, representative of the Downtown Merchants Association, addressed the Commission and spoke at -5- 10/1/63 Page #6 Minutes: H. B. Planning Tuesday, October 1, 1963 length regarding the problem of parking along Main Street. He further stated that their group is considering several problems in the downtown area. It was stated that the Associ- ation endorses the proposal for parking requirements in the C-3 Zone. Paul Phillips, president of the Merchants Association, addressed the Commission and stated that the whole downtown area has to be considered and that the proposed parking requirements would be part of the answer. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 378 A Resolution of the City Planning' Com-- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 378 to the City Council: A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 378 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE 378 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Chairman Stang. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. COMMUNICATION: The Planning Director read a letter submitted by a group of residents of the northwest section of the city re-, questing an,interpretation of allowing a recreation center in the C-2 Community Business District. Carl V. Volamia, representing the homeowners, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed project. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was the concensus that such use should be considered by use variance., DISCUSSION: Commissioner Crabb suggested that the Staff study, re- quirements for landscaping of parking lots in the Commercial zones. It was his suggestion that at least 5% of the area .of _ parking lots should be landscaped for projects of one acre or more. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A ROUGH DRAFT FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COMMISSION AT A FUTURE MEETING. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. W. C. Warner Edward Starig Secretary Chairman -6- C/10 1/ 63