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Home My WebLink About1963-12-03242 MINUTES OF THE " HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council'Chambers,J City Hall Huntington Beach, Calif., TUESDAY. DECEMBER 3, 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT.: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Worthy. None. MINUTES: On motion by Letson and seconded by Miller, the Minutes of the Hunting- ton Beach Planning Commission of November 13, 19, and 2'6, 1963, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4806 - Continued Number of Lots: 661Subdivider: 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,:developerj requesting a continuance -of Tract,No. 4806 to January 7, 1964. 'The Planning Director informed the Commission that no plan has been filed similar•to the subject proposal previously discussed at zoning hearings. He further pointed.'out,to the Commission that the matter has been con- tinued for approximately seven months and any plan•which may be filed will have to have the full 30 day consideration and the requested continuance •will not serve any purpose of saving time for the developer. 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 DENY -TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4806. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb,.;etson, Bazi1, Worthy, Millet, -Vice -Chairman .Kaufman. - NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED.`" 12/3/63 242 Page Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION To allow: (1) Waiver USE VARIANCE NO 609 - Continued of minimum 6000 square A_Dolicant: Substantial Homes.Inc. 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 Bushard Street in the iA-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 the applicant, requesting the continuance of Use Variance No 609 to January 7, 1964. The Planning Director informed the Commission that subject case is in conjunction with Tentative Tract No 4806 previously denied by the - Commission. He further pointed out that UV #609 has been also continued for the past seven months. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION UV#609. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Cra-bb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5405 - Continued Number of Lots: 18 Subdivider: Balboa Shores Corp. Total Acreage: 4.8 Engineer: Huntington Engr., Corp. Located approximately 656 feet north. of Talbert Avenue on the west side of Newland Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of the S 2j NE 4, SE 4, SW4, Section 25-5-11. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Terrance K. Barry, engineer for the sub- divider, requesting the continuance of Tract No 5405 to December 17, 1963. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5405 TO DECEMBER 17, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 12/3/63 244 Page #3 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 The Vice -Chairman informed the Commission that Commissioner Stang has submitted his resignation as a Chairman of the City Planning Commission to the City Council because _of his acceptance of the position as the Superintendent of the Water Department with the City of Huntington Beach. The Vice -Chairman read a Resolution expressing appreciation to Commissioner Edward Stang. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIA- TION FOR LOYAL SERVICES BY MR. EDWARD STANG. ROLL CALL VOTE: A YES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5419 Number of Lots: 1041 Subdivider: Deane Brothers Total Acreage: 318.4 Engineer: Voonceis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located between Adams and Atlanta Avenues and between Cannery and Newland Streets and legally described as being a proposed subdivision,of the E2 of Section 12-6-11. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. He further informed the .Commission that the next two items on the agenda, Use Variance No 664,and Zone Case No 394 covering the subject property, will be considered later in the meeting. It was the consensus that action on the tract map should be deferred until Use Variance No 664 and Zone Case No 394 have been considered. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION To allow: (1) 50 foot R/W USE VARIANCE NO 664 streets. (2) 10 foot minimum &,Pplicant: Deane Bros. front yard setbacks including walls up to approximate house plate line in height. However,; in the event of straight -in driveways, the garage will have a setback not less than 20 feet. (3) 6000 square feet average area for lots but in no event less than 5000 square feet. (4) Total of'8 foot side yards setback with not less tan three feet on one side. (5) 15 foot minimum rear yard setback. Located between Newland Street and Cannery Street from Atlanta Avenue to 1320 feet south of Adams,Avenue and legally described as that portion of the Ell of Section 12-6-11, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 450.00 feet of the East 810 feet; the East 100.00 feet of the South 340.00 feet and the West 167.00 feet of the East 267.00 feet of the South 290.00 feet of the NE4 of said Section 12, and the North 1320.00 feet of the NE-4 of said Section 12. Present zoning of the above described property is R-1 Single Family Residence District. -3- 12/3/63 Page #4 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 The hearing was opened to the audience: Jim Deane, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development. Deputy Director of Public Works, Bill Hartge, addressed the Commission and read a lengthy report regarding the standard 60 foot street•right- of-way. He further stated that if variance UV No 664 should be granted for a right-of-way less than the standard 60 ft., the location of hydrants, street lights, and street signs should be accurately determined prior to such a variance to provide a minimum of a 4 ft walkway. James Haldrick addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed development. There being no further comment,, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND,; SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 664 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. 50 foot right-of-way streets. 2. 10 foot minimum front yard setbacks for fences not over 6 feet in height and for garages with a side approach; however, for garages which are entered directly from the street, a minimum of 20 foot setback will be provided. 3. 15 foot minimum front yard setback for fences over 6 feet in height. 4. 6000 square foot average area for lots in each, block but not less than 5000 square feet in any one lot.- 5. A minimum of 3 foot side yard on one side of a lot provided the abutting side yard of the adjoining lot is not less than 5 feet. 6. 15 foot minimum rear yard setback on irregular shaped lots and on other lots only where a front patio is provided. , 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. A full grown tree shall be planted in the front yard of each lot. 9. Conditional Exception No UV 664 is to apply only to that portion of Tentative Tract 5419 north of Indianapolis Ave. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:.. Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 12/3/63 QT'" ;1114 Page #5 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5419 UPON THE FOLLOWING --CONDITIONS: 1. That portion of the tract in the vicinity of the school site designated Lot 26, Block T, shall be re -designed to. provide for a rectangular park site of approximately 22 acres. 2. That portion of the tract in the vicinity of "All Drive and "'AAA" Drive shall be re -designed for better orientation and separation between the single family and multiple family areas. 3. Lots 24 to ,34, Block F, shall be reserved for a park site. 4. Lot 1, Block W, shall be used as a private recreational club. 5. The final maps of the tract shall be calculated so that zone boundaries will coincide with property lines. 6. If Conditional Exception No UV 664 is not approved by the City Council, approval of this tentative map shall be void. 7. No portion of this 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 public health. hazard due to irrigation of nearby farm lands with, sewer effluent. 8. All standard subdivision requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. 9. A tier of lots for single family use shall be added along the north side of "All Drive and "AAA" Drive. 10. Approval of this tentative map shall apply only to that portion of the tract north. of Indianapolis Avenue. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman_ Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 394 Change of Zone from R-4-Y 6a2li.cant: Deane Bros. Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordi- nance No 672 and R-1 Single Family Residence District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District with setback provisions, C-2 Community Business District with. setback provisions, and R-3 Limited Multiple'Family Residence' District. Located on the south side of Adams Avenue and be- tween Newland Street and Cannery Street and north of Atlanta Avenue and legally described as: PARCEL I: From R-4-Y and R-1 to R-3: The North. 1370.00 feet ofthe NE4 of Section 12-6-11, EXCEPTION THEREFROM, the North. 560.00 feet of the East 740.00 feet of said NE4. PARCEL II: From R-1 to C-1: The South 450.00 feet of the East 810.00 feet of the S4-4 of Section i2-6-11. PARCEL III: From R-1 to C-2: That portion of the NE-4 of Section 12-6-11 on the north, side of Indianapolis Avenue approxi- mately 1200 feet west of Cannery Street. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. -5- 12/3/63 D] Page #6 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 247 The hearing was opened to the audience. James F. Deane, applicant, addressed the Com- mission and explained the, future development. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. The Planning Director pointed out to the Commission that the Master Plan of Land Use indicates a medium density development for the area south of Adams Avenue and east of Newland Street and that R-2 Two Family Residence District would be more advisable. He further pointed out that the requested C-2 Zone which is situated in the middle of a single family tract of homes is not considered desirable because of the potential uses permitted. It is intended that the parcel proposed for C-2 zoning would be used as a private recreation club for the residents of the tract. RESOLUTION NO 394 A Resolution of the City Planning Com-, mission Recommending Approval of a Portion of Zone Case No 394 to the City. Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY'BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 394 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF ZONE CASE NO 394 FOR AN R-2 RATHER' THAN THE REQUESTED R-3 AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A PORTION OF ZONE CASE NO 394 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Commercial zoning in the middle of a single family tract is not considered good planning practice. 2. The C-1 zoning is at the -mile intersection which'is in conformance with the Master Plan of Land Use. 3. The area outlined for rezoning to R-3 is indicated on the Master Plan of Land Use for a medium density development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Ka�ifman. NOES: None, ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5430 Number of Lots: 118 Subdivider: Fernhill Homes Total Acreage: 15.1 Engineer: Paul Calvo Co. Located at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and•Graham Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SE4, SW4, Section 21-5-11. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. -6- 12/3/63 218 Page #7 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 The hearing was opened ,to the audience. Mr. Rowan, representing the Fernhill Homes, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development. I - There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO -APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT -MAP NO 5430 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All rights for placement.of any structures on the area of common ownership other than are shown on the approved plot plan shall be dedicated to the City. 2. Provisions shall be made to perpetually guarantee adequate maintenance of all areas of common ownership and such provisions shall be approved by the Planning Director and City Attorney. 3. If Conditional Exception No UV 659 is not approved by the City Council, approval of this tentative map shall be void. 4. The total building coverage shall not exceed 40% of the site exclusive of streets, vehicular accessways and unenclosed parking. 5. There shall be at least 200 square feet in the designated recreation area for each dwelling unit. 6. One side of all streets shall be, posted for no parking and such.prohibi$ion shall be strictly enforced by the Homeowners Association and such, prohibition shall be included in the deed restrictions of the tract. 7. Any standard°subdivision requirements that may be appli- cable shall be complied with. 8. The improvement of the private streets shall include a standard curb and gutter on each side. 9. A complete soils report by an approved soils engineer shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works and shall include recommendations for type of construction based on the soils encountered. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabby son, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION To allow': (1) Waiver of USE VARIANCE NO 659 requirements that lots abut Applicant: Fernhill Homes a street; (2) Waiver of all yard requirements; (3) Waiver of minimum 6000 square foot lot size and lot widths requirements. The property is located at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Graham Street in the R-4 Multiple Family Residence District, and legally described as being a portion of the E 3/4, S2, SE4, SW4, Section 21-5-11. -7- 12/3/63 249 Page #8 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 19�3 The hearing was opened to the audience. Paul Calvo, engineer for the subdivider, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION UV #659 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 392 - Continued Change of Zone from M-1 Applicant: Aries Homes, Inc_ Light Industrial District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback pro- visions, R-1-Single Family Residence District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located at the northeast corner of -Banning Avenue and-Bushard Street and legally described as being the SE4, SW4, Section 18-6-10. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office: The Secretary read a letter submitted by John W. King, engineer for the applicant, requesting the continuance of the hearing to December 17, 1963. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO 392 TO DECEMBER 17, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: ` AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman - Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 645 - Continued To allow the construction Aplicant: C. C. Schmickrath of seven units in the M-2-0 Industrial District combined with oil production. Located northeast of Alabama Avenue and Adams Avenue and le gallycbscribed as Lots 21 and 22,7, Block 1702, Vista Del Mar Tract. The hearing was,opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Secretary informed the Commission that the City Council has approved a change of zone in the general area to an R-3 which will allow the proposed multiple development. -8- 12/3/63 250 Page #9 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO'645 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate and improve Alabama, Rochester and Adams Avenues to City Standards across Lots 21 and 22, in Block No 1702, Vista Del Mar Tract. 2. Dedicate and improve the alley across Lots 21 and 22, Block 1702, Vista Del Mar Tract, 3. Meet all the requirements of the R-3 Zone. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb,' Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTI 0 N CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 226 - Continued To allow the construction Applicant: Pioneer Construction Co. of 104 unit apartment. building in the R-5 Professional, Motel, and Trailer Park District. 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 NW4, NE 4, Section• 14-6-11. The Secretary read a communication submitted by Richard N. Farris, agent for the applicant, requesting continuance of Use Permit No 226 to January 7, 1964. The Planning Director informed the Commission that no plan has been submitted similar to the subject proposal. He further stated that the matter has been continued for approximately 4 months. It was the concensus to continue the hearing for six months or less in order for the applicant to submit new plot plans. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT NO 226 FOR SIX MONTHS OR LESS IF REVISED PLANS ARE SUBMITTED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy,' Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED: 192 12/3/63 251 Page #10 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 ZONE CASE. NO 393 Change of Zone from R-4-Y Alta licant: Macco Realty Co. Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No. 672 to R-4 Multiple Family Residence District and C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions. Located on the south side of Garfield Avenue and east of Cannery Street and legally described as: PARCEL I: From R-4-Y to C-2: The North 860.00 feet of the West 758.00 feetof the NW4, NW4, SEction 6-6-10. PARCEL II: From R-4-Y to R-4: The W2 of the W2 of Section 6-6-10, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the North 860.00 feet of the West 758.00 feet of the NW4, NW4, Section 6. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the SW4 of the SW4 of said Section 6. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 192.70 feet of the East 1111.50 feet of the NW4 of the SW4 of said Section 6. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ralph Van Buskirk, representing the applicant,: addressed the Commission favoring the proposed zone change. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. The Planning Director pointed -out to the Com- mission that the Master Plan of Land -Use indicates a low density development for the area and a Tentative Tract Map No 4805 has been approved by the Commission -for single family use. It was the concensus that the requested R-4 Zone does not comply with the adopted Master Plan of Land Use. RESOLUTION NO 393 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of a Portion of Zone Case 393 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT -RESOLUTION NO 393 RECOMMENDING APPROVALOFA PORTIOR OF ZONE CASE NO 393 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The proposed commercial zoning is in conformance with the Master Plan of Land Use. 2. The requested multiple zoning does not conform to the Master Plan of Land Use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -10- 12/3/63 25� Page #11 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 USE VARIANCE NO 658 To allow the storage of Applicant: H. B. Van & Storage household goods within a 'building in the C-3- General Business District. Located at the northwesterly corner of 3rd Street and Olive Avenue and legally described as Lots No 1, 3, 5, 7, Block 303, Huntington Beach Tract. The hearing was opened to the audience.' Jerry Sallee, Manager, Huntington Beach Van and.Storage, addressed the Commission requesting additional time to continue the present business. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 658 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The expiration date of this application will be two years from the date of approval. 2. All trucks and vans will be parked off the street when not loading or unloading. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 660 To allow the construction of Applicant: East-West Devel- 16 apartment units on a lot opment Company containing less than the required land area in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located on the south. side of Slater Avenue approximately 245.75 feet west of Newland Street and legally described as the West 245.75 feet of the East 511.45 feet of the north 180.00 feet of the N E 4, SW4, Section 25-5-11. Lengthy legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened'to the audience. George Tamaka, adjacent property owner, addreseed the Commission and requested a block wall between his property and the proposed apartments in case the subject variance is granted. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the apparent intent is to subdivide the parcel into four lots with' a four-'- plex on each lot. It was further pointed out by the Secretary that the subject parcel contains a little over 34,000 square feet or enough area.for 11 units rather than the requested 16 units. The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the Master Plan of Land Use indicates low density development but the proposal is for high density. -11- 12/3/63 Page #12 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 253 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 660 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The density of the proposed development is in excess of the adopted Master Plan of Land Use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 661 To allow the construction of Applicant: John.R. Curry Co, six carports 19 feet in length in deviation to the required 20 foot and to allow ore carport 162 feet in length in deviation to the required 20 feet in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located at the northwest corner of Joliet Avenue and Georgia Street and legally described as: PARCEL I: The NI1y 54 feet of the SIly 192 feet of Lot B, Block 1007,,Vista Del Mar -Tract, -EXCEPTING the. Wl ly 72 feet for alley, purposes as reserved in Deed of Record; ALSO EXCEPTING the East 30 feet for road purposes. PARCEL II: The SIly 138 feet of Lot B, Block 1007,'Vista Del Mar Tract, EXCEPT the South 30 feet a nd bf the East 30 feet of said land as granted to the City of Huntington Beach -for the,purpose of establishing and maintaining a public road and,highway, by Deed of Record. The hearing was opened to the audience. Assistant Building Director Sam Ferguson, addressed the Commission and explained the problem was due to the fact that a Deed,to the City for the alley was not valid because the original signers did not own the property. Therefore, the lot length as determined by the Title Company included 7 z feet or one half of the alley. This fact came out when the forms for the building footing obviously did not conform to the required 6 f t setback from the alley. Justin Osmer, 1221 Alabama Street, addressed the Commission and vigorously objected to the proposed construction. Robert Griffiths, 1008 Florida r Street, addressed theCommission and asked if legal setbacks for the proposed carports will be provided. .. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. The Secretary informed the Commission thatthe subject variance will only deal with the length of the carports. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 661 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Dedicate the additional 7 2 feet of right-of-way for the alley. -12- 12/3/63 254 Page #13 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 662 To allow the construction of Applicant: S. V. Hunsaker a Planned Residential Develop - and Sons for Masami Hiroshima ment of 200 units in the A-1-X General Agricultural District. Located at the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Edward Street and legally described as the E z of the NE-4 of the NW4 of Section 2775-11, being approximately 20 acres. The Planning Director informed the Commission that the proposed Planned Residential Development apparently is to be a rental project and individual units are not to be sold. He further stated that the proposed develop- ment is -arranged in such a manner that the development could be sold as a condominium in the future. It was noted that the proposed density conforms'quite-closely to the Master Plan. The Planning Director further pointed out to the Commission that the walking distance from carports to the units in some cases is approximately 350 to 400 feet which might result in constant parking on Edwards Street and Warner Avenue where it would be more convenient. The hearing was opened to the audience'.' Wally Nickle, planning coordinator for the developer, addressed the Commission and stated that he under- stood the problem and requested continuance to December 17, 1963, in order to submit a new design revision which would improve these problems. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO CONTINUE THE'HEARING TO DECEMBER 17, 1963. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil,'Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 663 (See Page 16) Applicant: S. V. Hunsaker & Sons, Frank D. Patty -13- 12/3/63 Page #14 255 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 USE VARIANCE NO 665 To allow auctions to be held Applicant: Chester F. Ingersoll in an existing building in the C-3 General Business District. Located at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Ocean Avenue and legally described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 103, Huntington Beach Tract. - The Secretary informed the Commission that the subject variance is necessary under the present zoning ordinance which does not stipulate the requested use. The hearing was opened to the audience. Chester Ingersoll, applicant, addressed the Commission and requested that the subject variance be granted. Harry Goodacre, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor. Also speaking in favor were Tim Talbert and Jerry Sallee. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 665 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The expiration date of UV #665 will be December 3, 1964. 2. Maximum of two auctions per week. 3. All merchandise shall be kept within the building. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 204. To allow the division of APPLICANT -Donald W. DeVinney land into two separate parcels. Located approximately 1200* feet west of Beach Boulevard on the north side of Liberty Street and legally described as the South one-half of Lot 105. Tract 411. PARCEL I: The West 78 feet of the S2 of Lot 10. PARCEL II: The East 54 feet ofthe S z of Lot 10. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO'RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 204 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate the right-of-way for Liberty Street to a width of 30 feet from centerline across Parcel I and II. 2. Participate in drainage assessment district at cost of $1650. per acre. 3. Provide at least one garage or carport on each lot for each dwelling unit on such lot. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -14-. - .12/3/63 1 256 Page #15 ' Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 DIVISION OF'LAND NO 205 To allow the -division of land Applicant: Kenneth Joslin into two separate parcels. Located on the south side of Warner Avenue and approximately 200 feet east of the PE R/W and legally described,as: Commencing at a point-215 feet east of the northwest corner of the NE4 of Section 26-5-11; thence east 100 feet; thence south 435.6 feet; thence west 100 feet; thence north 435.6 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL I: The West 50 feet of the above described property. PARCEL II: The East 50 feet of the above -described property. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. It was noted that the proposed lots would be too long and narrow for good M-1 use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 205 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman KAUFMAN. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION'OF LAND NO 206 To allow the Division of Land Applimnt: R. D. Slates for into two separate parcels. Beulah Kanauyer Located 660 feet south of Warner Avenue andwest of Nichols Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 206 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Install street improvements on Nichols Street to City Standards, across Parcels I and II. 2. Dedicate the right-of-way for Nichols Street to a width of 30 feet from centerline across Parcels I and II. 3. Participate in drainage assessment district at time of the issuance of building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:, Crabb, Letso n, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. noe s : None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 207 Applicant: T. V. Talbert Corp. To allow the Division of Land into four separate' parcels. Located at the northeast corner of Adams Avenue and Florida'Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 207 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: -15- 12/3/63 Page #16 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 3, 1963 257 1. Dedicate and improve Adams Avenue and Florida Street to City Standards across Parcels I, II, III and IV. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT : � None'. THE MOTION CARRIED. Worthy, Vice -Chairman DISCUSSION: The Planning Director informed the Commission that the election of officers will be held December 17, 1963. THERE -BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. W. C. Warner He ry Iau man Secretary, Vice -Chairman USE VARIANCE.NO 663 To allow the construction Applicant: S. V. Hunsaker & of a Planned Residential 4 Sons Frank D. Patty Development consisting of 274 living units in the R-4-Y Suburban Residential District and in the A-1-Y General Agricultural District, both adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672. Located on•the eastside of Cannery Street, approximately 600 feet north of Indianapolis Avenue and legally described as: Being a portion of the NW4 of Section 7-6-10. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Wally Nickle, planning co-ordinator for the subdivider, requesting continuance to January 7, 1954. A MOTION WAS MA6E BY BAZIL and seconded by miller to continue the hearing on use variance No 663 to January 7, 1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -16- 12/3/63