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Home My WebLink About1963-12-17258 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall, Huntington Beach, Calif. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1963 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Letson, Crabb, Bazi1, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman 'Kaufman. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: On motion by Letson and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of December 3, 1963, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5331 - Continued - Revised Number of Lots: 410 Subdivider: Aires Homes, Inc. Total Acreage: 86.8 Engineer: 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 Nz of Section 28-5-11. The Secretary read a ,letter, sub- mitted by Kenneth W. Carlson, engineer for the subdivider, re questing continuance of Tract No 5331 to January 21, 1964. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5331 TO JANUARY 21, 1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5424 Number of Lots: 159 Subs=divider: Aires Homes, Inc. Total Acreage: 40 Engineer: Millet, King & Assoc. Located at the northeast corner of Banning Avenue and Bushard Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SWy, SE4, Section 18-6-10. The Secretary read a letter • sub-' mit ted by John W. King, engineer for the subdivider, requesting the continuance of Tract No 5424 to January 7, 1964. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5424 TO JANUARY 7, 1964. 12/17/63 259 Page #2 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman ZONE CASE NO 392 - Continued Change of Zone from M-1 Light Applicant: Aries Homes,, Inc. Industrial District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions, 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, S W 4, 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 subdivider, requesting the continuance of Zone Case No 392 to January 7, 1964. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO 392 TO JANUARY 7, 1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil,,Worthy,.Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5405 - Continued Number of Lots: 18 Subidivider: Balboa Shores Corp. Total Acreage:^ 4.8 Engineer: 'Huntington Envr. 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 S2 NE4, SE4, SW4, Section 25-5-11. The Secretary read a letter sub- mitted by Terrance K. Barry, engineer for the subdivider, requesting the continuance of Tract No 5405 to January 7, 1964. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5405 TO JANUARY 7, 1964. roll call vote: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 12/17/63 Page #3 _ Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5440 Number of Lots: 22 Subdivider: Total Acreage: 5 Engineer: Doyle. & Shields Voorhei°s-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located on the west side of Edwards Street, 989.9 feet south of Heil Avenue and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of the S2, SE4, NE4, SW4 of Section 22-5-11. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5440 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Disposal of runoff water to be by pump station and facilities or an alternate plan suitable to the City Engineer. 2. All Standard Subdivision Requirements shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: ASES: Grabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 395 Change of Zone from A-1-X Applicant: Doyle & Shields General Agricultural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the west side of.Edwards Street approximately 990 feet south of Heil Avenue and legally described as } the S i, SE 4, NE 4, SW4, Section 22-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Secretary informed the Commission that the subject case is a routine rezoning for a single family residence tract. RESOLUTION NO 395 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 395 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY, WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 395 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE 395 TO THE CITY COUNCIL 10 R THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is an approved subdivision map on the subject property which was designed for single family use. -3- 12/17/63 261 Page #4 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday; December 17, 1963 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT:. None. THE "RESOLUTION WAS. ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 396 Change of Zone (Prezoning) Applicant: Aries Homes, Inc. from A-1 General Agricultural District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Graham Street.approxi- mately 660 feet south of Warner Avenue and legally described As: PARCEL I: The east 12.00 acres of the N2, S2..N2, NW4 of Section 28-5-11, EXCEPT that portion thereof lying westerly of a line bearing South 31°0911811 West from a point on the North line of said section, easterly 1795.27-feet from the NW corner of said Section. PARCEL II. ,That portion,of the.. S 2, S2, N2, NW-4, of Section 28-5-11 lying easterly of a line bearing South 31°09'18",West from a point on the North line of said section, easterly 1795.27 feet from the NW corner of said section (Containing 21.72 acres). This pm perty is presently in the County and approval of this application is subject'to annexation to the city of Huntington Beach. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Horner, representing the applicant, addressed the Com-' mission and spoke in favor of an R-3 zone. He further stated that the applicant does not wish continuance of the subject case. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Lengthy di scuss1'ori - was held by the Commission. It was noted,that,the adopted Master Plan of Land Use for this general area designates .the subject property for future industrial use; however, the plan should should be considered for revision. It was the concensus to continue the hearing for 45 days and the Staff to study re- visions to the Master Plan of Land Use of the general area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO FEBRUARY 4, 1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 12/17/63 262 Page #5 Minutes! H. B. Planning'Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963' ZONE CASE NO 397 Change of zone from A-1-Y Applicant: Frederick L. General Agricultural District Scopacasa _ as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 672 to R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the east side of Brookhurst Street and approximately 1320 feet north of Atlanta Avenue. Lengthy legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment,,it was closed. The Planning Director informed the Commission that 'no plans have been yet submitted to indicate what type of development is proposed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that the proposed R-1 zone falls within the adopted Master Plan -of Land Use. RESOLUTION NO 397 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending approval of Zone Case No 397 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 397 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 397 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: - 1. The Master Plan of Land Use has this area designated for low density development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Worthy4j-Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS.ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO 662 - Continued To allow the construction Applicant: S. V. Hunsaker & Sons of a Planned Residential Development of 200 units in the A-1-X General Agricultural District. Located at the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street and legally described as the EZ of the NE4 of the NW4 of Section 27-5-11. The Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was openal to the audience. Wally Nickle, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed develop- ment. John Vincent, representing adjacent property owners on the south side of the subject pm perty, addressed the Commission and stated that if'the sub- ject case is approved, a 6 foot block wall fence should be constructed to separate the properties. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -5- 12/17/63 263 Page #6 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 662 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A 6 ft masonry wall shall be constructed on the south and -west sides of the subject property. 2. A 3 ft masonry wall or fence shall be constructed along Edwards Street and Warner Avenue, except for the recreation areas which can have open_-ings . 3. The water system shall meet the requirements of the Fire Chief. 4., Dedicate and improve Edwards Street and -Warner Avenue to City Standards,. 5. Particip&e in drainage assessment district at cost of $1650 per acre. 6. A soil report shall be submitted to Director of Public Works for approval. 7. The,size and arrangement of all street parking shall ,comply with City Standards. 8. All parking compounds shall be screened. 9. Provide 30 ft property line radius at southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 666 To allow the construction Applicant: Robert J. Medeiros of a room addition to en- croach to within 13 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 360 feet west of Hammon Lane and on the north side of Spa Drive and legally described as Lot 21, Tract No 4365, also known as 5631 Spa Drive. The Secretary read a petition signed by 12 property owners in the immediate area favoring the subject variance. The hearing was opened to the audience;.there being no comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the subject case was very similar to many others previously approved by the Commission, and that the proposal apparently will not`create 'a detriment to the neighborhood. -6- 12/17/63 Page #7 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 666. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 667 To allow the construction Applicant: Bennie L. of six units on 11,750 Steverson square feet of ground area in the R-2 Two Family Resi- dence District. Located at the northwesterly corner of 15th Street and Acacia Avenue and 1e gally described as Lots -1, 3�., 5, and 7, Block 615, Huntington Beach Tract. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Felhoelter, 605 14th Street, 'addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. Ben Steverson, applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed variance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the subject property is 250•s.quare feet short of enough area for the sixth unit. It was the concensus that a policy has been previously set to comply with.the ordinance code. A MOTION WAS MADEBY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 667. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOE S : None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED: USE VARIANCE NO 668 To allow the use of a building Applicant: Ernest J. White to be used for transmission service in the C-1 Neighbor- hood Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Boulevard and approximately 132 feet north of Slater Avenue and legally described as the north 132 feet of the south 264 feet of the E z of the SE-4 of the SE4 of the NE-4 of Section 26F5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ernest White, applicant, addressed the Commission -7- 12/17/63 265 Page #8 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 and stated that the requested variance will be only a temporary use. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 668 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Use Variance No 668 shall expire December 17, 1964. 2. All surplus parts shall be kept inside of the building. 3. All parking shall be confined to the rear of the,property. ROLL CALL .VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 669 To allow the drilling, Applicant: Standard Oil Co. completing, operating, producing, maintenance, etc. of `an oil well on a drilling island, reserved for that purpose which includes an existing productive oil well in the M-1-A Restricted Manufacturing District. Located approximately 660 feet east of Brookhurst Street and approximately 900 feet south of Banning Avenue and legally described as a portion of the NE 4 of Section 19-6-10. Further legal description on file• in the Planning Department Office. The hearing.. was - opened to the audience;. there being no comment, it was closed. The Secretary informed the Commission that the location is a drilling island sur rounded by.the Sanitation District -property. He further stated that the subject variance will not create a detriment to the'surroundin g area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 669. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -8-1' 12/17/63 266 Page #9 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 COMMUNICATION: RE: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 664 Applicant: James F. Deane Jim Deane, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he wishes to with- draw the subject letter. His engineers had found a solution to the problem and the letter was no longer necessary. DIVISION OF LAND NO 208 To allow the Division of, Applicant: Gearhart -Moffett Land into four separate parcels. Located at the northwest c orner of Newman Avenue and Van Buren S,reet. V The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment=, it,was,closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 208 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Install street improvements on Newman Avenue and Van Buren Street, including curbs and gutters, paving, sidewalks, street lights and trees. 2. Dedicate -the right -of -way for Van Buren Street to a width of 30 feet from centerline across Parcels I, II, III, and IV. 3. Dedicate the right-df-way,.for Newman Avenue to a width of 30 feet from centerline across Parcel IV. 4. Participate in the drainage assessment district at a cost of $930 per acre. 5. Dedicate and improve to City Standards an alley on the west side of Parcels I, II, III, and IV and on the north side of Parcel I. 6. Install sewer -and water lines to City Standards. 7. Submit revised legal description for each parcel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: FOUNTAIN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RE: ZONE CASE #Z-75 AND PRECISE PLAN NO 18. The Secretary read a -legal notice submitted by the Fountain Valley Planning Commission regarding a change of zone on property located on the south- east corner of Newland Street and Talbert Avenue from R1-1 to CP, Cl and M1 or more restrictive districts. After considerable discussion of the various zones requested, the Planning Commission un- animously felt that zone Case No Z-75 should be denied. -9- 12/17/63 267 Page #10 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1§63 A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB-AND SECONDED.BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO.THE.FOUNTAIN.VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO Z-75 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The adopted Master P1an's of Land Use of both Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley'indicate single family develop- ment in this general area. 2. Existing zoning and existing development west of Newland Street is all R-1 'Sirigle Family. 3. The existing single family homes along Newland Street face the subject property and to have commercial and industrial development across the street would be ex- tremely detrimental. 4. The use of these homes as single family dwellings will not change by virtue' of the zoning and deed restrictions. 5. Commercial development, and even more particularly, industrial development will destroy the value of these homes. ` 6. M-1 zoning, with its potential uses, will seriously jeopardize all future developments in this'area within both cities. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Worthy, Vice -Chairman The Planning Commission further discussed the second legal noticeregarding Precise Plan #18 regarding the design and development of a service station on property located at the northeast corner of Garfield and Cannery. It was the concensus,that both corners of the subject intersection within the city of Huntington Beach will be developed to commercial use in the future. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE TO ppFggOEUNTgAEEINppVALLLEY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ROL�ICALLWT9O 18. AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Worthy, Miller, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION ,EARRIE D . -10- 12/17/63 268Pa #11 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 COMMUNICATION: OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: SCHOOL SITE NO 9 The Secretary read a letter submitted by the Ocean View School District regarding a school site approval #9 located west of Nichols Street, approximately 1000 feet south• of Warner Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE SCHOOL SITE #9 AND TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO,WRITE A LETTER TO OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVISING THEM OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED AT THE TIME OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION: 1. Dedicate•additional right-of-way on Nichols Street to -make a total of 30 feet from centerline. 2. Dedicate 30 feet of right-of-way on Oak Street to complete the full 60 foot width. 3. Fully improve both Nichols Street and Oak Street to City Standards across the site. 4. Participate in the drainage and other assessment districts that are applicable to the area., ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kauf man . NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: SCHOOL SITE NO 19. The Secretary read a letter submitted by the Fountain Valley School District requesting a school site approval in the area south of Garfield Avenue and west of Cannery Street. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed school site location with the understanding that the precise size and shape of the site will be subject to adjustment to the mutual benefit of the' District and developers of surrounding property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BASIL TO APPROVE SCHOOL SITE NO 19. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, ]Letson, Bazi1, Miller, Worthy; Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -11- 12/17/63 269 page #12 Minutes: H. B. Planningg Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 Robert M. Himrod, president of the Newland Investment Co., addressed the Commission and req_uested'the parkway planting.plans in'Tract No 5030-as - previously submitted be approved. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF.THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson;. Bazil, Miller, Worthy, Vice -Chairman Kaufman. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION; The Secretary read a letter submitted by Paul C. Jones, City Clerk.,requesting the Consideration of a proposed annexation of an area roughly bounded on the north by Heil Avenue, on the east by Graham Street, on the south by an extension of Los Patos Avenue and on the west by Bolsa Chica and Roosevelt Streets. It was the unanimous recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission that the Council proceed with annexation of all or any part of this territory. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: The Secretary requested clari- fication of the Commission intent as to when the street improvements are to be installed as required on a Division of Land. It was the concensus that a Division of Land was not effective until the conditions had been met. The Assistant City Attorney was requested to investigate -methods of ensuring that the conditions are met before property divisions are consumated. REVISIONS OF "R" ZONES: Associate Planner Ken Reynolds briefly reviewed suggested modifications of the controversial portions of the proposed "R" Zone revisions. It was the concensus that the matter would be discussed at the next study session. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of officers was held pursuant to Section 2, By -Laws of the City Planning Commission of the city of Huntington Beach. -12- 12/17/63 27Q Page #13 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1963 Nominations for Chairman were. opened. Vice -Chairman Henry S. Kaufman,was nominated for Chairman by.Commissioner Bazil. There being no further nomination, on motion by Bazil, duly seconded and carried, the nominations .for Chairman were closed. On motion of Bazil duly seconded and carried, the Secretary was instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for Dr. Henry-,S. Kaufman as. Chairman for the year 1964. The nominations were opened for Vice -Chairman. Commissioner Letson was nominated for Vice -Chairman by Miller. There being no further nominations, on motion by Miller duly seconded and carried, the nominations for:Vice-Chairman were closed. On motion of Miller duly seconded and carried, the Secretary was instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for Letson as Vice -Chairman for the year 1964. THERE'BEING NO'FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. W. C. Warner, Henry S, Kaufman" Secretary Chairman - 13 - 12/17/63