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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-09-1523 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING CCMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,_1964A COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman, MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of.the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of September 1, 1964, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5735 Number of Lots: 88 Subdivider: William I. Rousey Total acreage: 17.46 Engineer: Hal Raab Surveying Located 677.6 feet east of Beach Boulevard on the south side of Terry Drive and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SZ, SW4, Section 24-5-11. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:40 P.M. and assumed his duties. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented an alternate plan of development to the Commission. He pointed out the traffic hazard on Terry Drive and suggested that Terry Drive be cul-de-sacld, thereby eliminating some traffic problems from the adjacent tract on the north. The hearing was opened to the audience. William Rousey, subdivider, addressed the Commission and opposed the Subdivision Committee require- ment to construct a pedestrian bridge across the Orange County Flood Control District Channel. Gerald Gresham, 8201 Terry Drive, addressed the Commission and requested that the matter be taken up later in the agenda to give property owners an opportunity to discuss traffic problems with the subdivider. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO DEFER ACTION ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP,NO 5735 AND PLACE IT LAST ON THE AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 9/15/64 24 Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission, September 15, 1964 USE VARIANCE NO 755 (Continued) To allow the expansion Applicant: Brown &: Zinngrabe of an existing con- valescent hospital by constructing a 116 bed geriatric facility and a 100 bed senior citizens home in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. Lo- cated approximately 750 feet north of Garfield Avenue and on the west side of Stang Lane (formerly Florida Street) and legally described as the NZ of Lot 9, and Lot 7, Block G, Tract 7. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report-. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Zinngrabe, appli- cant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other ccm ment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION'WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 755 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; 1. Improve Stang Lane to City Standards. 2. Drainage, including a drainage easement across the property, shall be approved by the Director of Public Works. 3. A six foot masonry wall shall be con'structed along the north and south property lines and along the west line, except for that area contiguous to the existing convales- cent hospital. 4. Five percent of the parking lot shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. 5. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with all conditions attached to the granting of UV 755 shall constitute grounds for the revocation of said use variance by the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 756 - Continued To allow a commercial Applicant : John L. Henrcksen pa rking lot in the R-4 Multiple Family Resi- dence District. Located on the east side of 5th Street, 25 feet south of Orange Avenue and legally described as Lots 22, 24, and 26, Block 304, Huntington Beach Tract. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Henricksen, appli- cant, addressed the Commission and stated various reasons for his request. He objected to a recommended condition that would require a 42 inch masonry wall along the alley and landscaping five percent of the parking lot. -2- 9/15/64 Page 3, Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission, Septembcr 15, 1964 25 Paul Boos, adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission and objected to the condition that a 42 inch masonry wall be constructed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 756 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Access from Fifth Street to the parking lot shall be approved by the Director of Public Works. 2. Asphalt surfacing to Building Department Standards shall be installed on the parking lot. 3. Apply for C-3 Zone on the lots presently zoned R-4 and on the remaining parcel located north of the parking lot. If the request for C-3 is not granted, the applicant shall construct a six foot masonry wall along the north property line except said wall shall be 42 inches within the required front yard. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: Crabb,. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 474 - Continued Change of Zone from R-1 Anplicant Huntinn`ton Harbour Cnr2. Single Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. Located at the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) and legally described as being a portion of Fractional Sections 19-5-11 and 30-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. read by the Deputy Secretary. to the audience. senting Huntington Harbour Corporation, and offered to answer questions. comment, the hearing was closed. The Staff Report was The hearing was opened Martin Fenton, repre- addressed the Commission There being no other The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that this case was continued from the last meeting in order to realign zone boundaries and present a more acceptable separation between land uses. RESOLUTION NO 474 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 474 to the City Counitil. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 474 RECOM- MENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 474 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The medium density zoning is a good transition between single family development and multiple and commercial developments. -3- 9/15/64 26 Page 4, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission,.September 15, 1964 2. The Commercial zoning is at the intersection of a major highway and a State Highway which is a preferred location for commercial development. 3. The high density zoning is along a State Highway which will accommodate the flow of traffic generated by this development„ ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 745 - Continued To allow the construction 62plicgnt: Lon E. Peek of a trailer park in the A-1-X General Agricul- tural District. Located at the northwest corner of Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street and legally described as follows: Parcel l: The SE4, NE4, Section 22-5-11. Parcel 2: The E2, E2, SW4, NE4, Section 22-5-11. ,The Deputy Secretary read a telegram from the applicant requesting continuance of Use Variance No 745 to a later date. The hearing was opened to the audience. Martin Boxstaller, 6912 Lenis Circle, addressed the Commission and vigorously ob- jected to any further continuance of said case. The following property owners also spoke in opposition to UV 745: Jerry Gallian, 6231 Corrine Circle and Mr. Hook, 16672 Corrine Circle. There being no other comment, thehearing was closed. The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that a proposed amendment to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, which would adequately enforce the conditions upon which a variance or use permit is granted, would probably have a first reading on September 21, 1964. The Ordinance would then become effective November 5, 1964; therefore, this case should be continued until November 17, 1964. Based on this information, the Planning Commission continued the matter to November 17, 1964. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO 745 TO NOVEMBER 17, 1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: 'Letson, Miller, Larkin. NOES: Bazi1, Crabb. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Crabb stated that in his opinion the case could not be decided on adoption of the proposed ordinance. It must be decided on the use and its location in relation to surrounding property. The Commission deter- mined that this would be the last continuance of UV 745. -4- 9/15/64 Page 5, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission_, September 1.5, 1964 27 ZONE CASE NO 476 Change of Zone from R-1 A]2plicant : Charles Stedman Single Family Residence District to C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions. Located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street and 208.71 feet south of Heil Avenue and legally described as the Wily 5 acres of the NW4, NW4, SW4, Section 21-5-11, excepting therefrom the Ntly 208.71 feet thereof. The Deputy Secretary read a communication submitted by Harry T. Shafer endorsing the sub- ject zone change. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. the audience. ,The hearing was opened to The applicant addressed the Commission and stated his reasons for requesting a C-2 Zone. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that the subject :zone case involves 2.91 acres which is currently utilized for service station, grocery store and trailer park purposes. The Commission noted that the subject parcel is indicated for medium density development on the Master Plan of Land Use and it is near the intereection of a T*ajor and seoondary highway. It was also pointed out that the corner is directed toward commercial deveopment. RESOLUTION NO 476 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 476 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 476 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 476 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property in the immediate vicinity is directedtowards commercial development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Miller, Larkin. NOES: Bazil. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 'LONE CASE NO 477 Change of Zone from R-1 A_ WIii ant :_ _Decors ation Single Family Residence District to R-4 Multiple Family Residence District and C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions. Located at'the northwesterly corner of Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) and the prolongation of Anderson Street and legally described as a portion of Tide Land Location No 101 and a. portion of the NE4 of Section 24-5-12. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. -5- 9/15/64 28 Page 6, Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission, September 15, 1964 The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Cedric Sanders, applicant,addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. Miss Sutherland, Sunset Beach, addressed the Commission and questioned the traffic problem on Coast Highway and Anderson Street. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. W It was the consensus, of the Commission that the proposed zone change conforms to the adopted Master Plan of Land Use. RESOLUTION NO 477 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 477 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 477 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 477 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This proposal essentially conforms to the Master Plan of Land Use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO 478 Change of Zone from R-1 �1.2licant,: B. A. Conrad etal Single Family Residence District to C-2'Com- munity Business District with setback provisions and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Bolsa Chica Street and approximately 455 feet north of Warner Avenue and legally described as being a portion of Lots 3 and 4. Block 16, Tract No 86. Further legal descrip- tion on file in the Planning Department Office. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. R. L. Shannon, applicant, addressed the Com- missio n and displayed various maps indicating population pro- jections for the area. George Kachickas, 17071 So. Pacific Avenue, Sunset Beach, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the zone change. Anthony Spano, 16911 Bolsa Chica Street, addressed the Commission and also spoke in favor. There being no other canment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was noted that this general area is master planned for medium density., It was further noted that the request for C-2 zoning does not conform to the Master Plan, and, in effect is a request for spot zoning. -6- 9/15/64 Page 7, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, September 15, 1954 291 RESOLUTION NO 478 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of a Portion of Zone Case No 478 for an R-3 Zone and Further Recommending Denial of the C-2 Portion of Zone Case No 14.78 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 478 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF ZONE CASE NO 478 FOR AN R-3 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property outlined for an R-3 Zone is in accord with the adopted Master Plan of Land Use. 2. The'request for C-2 Zoning does not conform to the adopted Master Plan of Land Use and if granted would constitute spot zoning. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOBS: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. AREA VARIANCE NO 757 To allow the construction ADolicant: H. Schildhauer of a room addition 24 feet wide to encroach to within. 10 feet 6 inches of the rear property line on a 70 foot wide lot in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at the northwest corner of Rhone Lane and Sher Lane and legally described as Lot 1, Tract 4150. by the Deputy Secretary. The Staff Report ' was read The hearing was opened to the audienog there being no comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the applicant would have approximately 1200 sq. ft. of remaining rear yard. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 757. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED Vice -Chairman Letson called a recess of the Commission at 9:45 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED Commission was reconvened at 10:00 P.M. by the Vice - Chairman. USE VARIANCE NO 758 To allow the construction A2plicant: JamesLi, Barrett of a warehouse and office building plus equipment storage in the A-1-X General Agricultural District. Located on the south side of Garfield Avenue and 200 feet west of Stewart Street and legally described as Lot 5, Block D, Garfield Street Addition. by the Deputy Secretary. The Staff Report was read 7; m 9/15/64 3Q Page 3, Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission,.Teptember 15, 1964 The hearing was opened to the audience. Hal Smith, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Deputy Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the Tentative Master Plan of Land Use designates the property in question for medium density residential use,and continues an industrial line north of Garfield Avenue and north of the proposed Huntington Beach Freeway alignment. He further pointed outthat there are still several unknowns in this area and the character of land use may warrant a use as applied for on an interim basis. It was the consensus of the Commission that the subject property is not desirable for residential use at this time. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 758 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Use Variance No 758 shall become null and void September 15, 1969. 2. Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards.- 3. Drainage fees shall be in accord with the Director of Public Works requirements. 4. Off-street parking shall be provided to Planning Commission Standards. 5. The parking lot shall be paved to Building Department Standards. 6. The proposed office and warehouse building shall be relocated to allow for dedication and improvement of Garfield and the required off-street parking shall be provided at the front of the building. 7. The open storage area shall be enclosed with a six foot chain link fence. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING 'RE -OPENED The Vice -Chairman re - TENTATIVE TRACT 14AP NO 5735 opened public hearing on Tentative Tract Map No 5735. William Rousey, subdivider, addressed the Commission and stated that he has arrived at an agreement with adjacent property owners regarding the street pattern within the proposed subdivision. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5735 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:. -8- 9/15/64 Page 9, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, September 15, 1964 81 1. The Tentative Map received August 17, 1964, and dated August, 1964, shall be the approved layout. 2. The minimum frontage of lots on cu-l-de-sacs and knuckles shall be 45 feet. 3. The flood control channel shall be fenced with a 6 foot chain link fence to Flood Control District Standards. 4. The 10 foot drainage easement at the south end of "A" Street shall be designated Lot "A". Said Lot "A" shall be improved to City Standards. 5. A pedestrian bridge shall be constructed to City Standards across the Orange County Flood Control District Channel at the south end of "[k'! Street. 6. Terry Drive shall be dedicated -.and, -,.improved to ' Beach,.. Blvd. 7. Arnett Drive shall be voided between."D" and "E" Streets. 8. "E" Street and "D" Street shall be extended to connect to Terry Drive. 9. Terry Drive will be cu 1-de-sac'd between "A" Street and Monroe Lane. 10. All Standard Subdivision requirements shall be complied with.. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Mi1ie, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: USE VARIANCE NO 743 The Deputy Secretary read a Applicant: Decon Corp. communication submitted by the City Clerk's Office regarding Use Variance No 743, which had been referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council for reconsideration. The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that this case was originally approved by the Planning Commissionsin August 1964, and subsequently denied by the City Council because the project did not have 40 foot private streets. audience. The hearing was opened to the Cedric Sanders, developer, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development. There being no further comment, the hearing TRas closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 743 AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO5560. The motion was lost for lack of a second. Further discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5560 AND USE VARIANCE NO 743 TO OCTOBER 6, 1964. -9- 9/15/64 32 Page 1.0, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, September 15, 1964 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read, a memo submitted by the City Clerk regarding Use Permit No 248 which had been referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council for review. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Lowell Zehnder, applicant, addressed the Com- mission and spoke in favor of the proposed development. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. I A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO 248 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plan received September 14, 1964, shall, be the approved plan. 2. The plan shall be approved for two bedroom apartment units only. 3. The rear yard shall be 15 feet. 4. Ellis Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 5. The water system and fire hydrants shall be approved by the Fire Chief. 6. The turn -around shall be approved by the Director of Public Works<.and Fire Chief. 7. Failure to abide by and faithfully ccm ply with all conditions ,attached to the granting of UP 248 shall constitute grounds for the revocation of said Use Permit by the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a communication submitted by the City Attorney regarding an emergency ordinance that was .adopted pertaining to use permits for multiple family residences. ON MOTION BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN, THE CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary presented a letter to the Commission informing them that the City Council is in favor of the Planning Commission proceeding with a Capital Improvements Program. ON MOTION BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER THE LETTER FROM THE CITY CLERK WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. -10- 9/15/64 Page 11, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, September 15, 1964 33 COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Frank Richardson, Engineer for Subdivider Doyle and Shields, requesting a one year extension of time in which to record the final map of Tract No 4333. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TRACT NO 4333 TO THE CITY COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. MEMO TO THE COMMISSION: The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that the City Council authorized Mayor Shipley to re -appoint Commissioners Larkin and Worthy for a new four year term. ZONING STUDY: The Deputy Secretary presented zoning studies of certain properties located between Garfield Avenue, Atlanta Avenue, Beach Boulevard and the East City Limits. He pointed out that the properties involved carry county zoning and many are zoned contrary to the Master Plan of Land Use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO ADVERTISE SAID PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 6, 1964. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION OF REAR YARD VARIANCE: The Planning Technician presented various sketches regarding the construction of dwelling additions and assessory buildings in the required 1200 square foot rear yard. It was pointed out that the recent code revisions did not adequately provide for eliminating the .numerous requests for variances for rear yard encroachments. It was the consensus of the Commission to have the Staff conduct further studies and submit them on a later date. Z<111 /�Le, � � Z- -, - P Kenneth A. Reynolds Deputy Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED ',.'TO 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 291, 1964 , Ra-4ju', f-tt4-1-V-1L Harry Leon Vice -Chaff man -11- 9/15/64