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MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 20, 1964
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman,
Worthy, Larkin.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller.
Chairman Kaufman called the regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:30 P.M. in the
City Hall. On motion by Crabb and seconded by Letson, the
meeting was adjourned to the new Council Chamber, Civic
Center in Memorial Hall.
COMMISSION -RECONVENED Commission reconvened at 7:35 P.M.
MINUTES: On motion by Crabb and seconded
by Worthy, the Minutes of the
Huntington Beach Planning Commission of September 29, 1964,
were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary.
TENTATIVE. TRACT MAP NO 5766
Number of Lots: 44 Subdivider: William I. Rousey
Total Acreage: 9.79 Engineer: Hal Raab Surveying
Located south of Garfield Avenue,
1320 feet east of Beach Boulevxd and legally described as
being a proposed subdivision of the W2, N E4, NW4, Section
1-6-11; Excepting the south 675 feet.
The Subdivision Committee Report
was read by the Deputy Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY BASIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5766
UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The Tentative Map received September 18, 1964, shall be
the approved layout.
2. The minimum frontage on cul-de-sac and knuckle lots shall
be 45 feet.
3. A 10 foot school walkway shall be provided between Lots
10 and 11. Said walkway shall be designated as Lot "A"
and said walkway shall be improved to City Standards.
4. A 10 foot utility easement shall be provided at the north
end of "C" Street.
5. The lot line between Lots 33 and 34 shall be realigned
to eliminate the angular configuration at the southern
terminus of both lots.
6. All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable
shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4707 - 1 evised
Number of Lots: 155 Subdivider: Macco Realty Company
Total Acreage: 32.4 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-
Nelson, Incorporated
Located on the north side of
Adams Avenue, 1323 feet east of Brookhurst Street and legally
described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the S2,
Section 5-6-10.
The Subdivision Committee Report
was read by the Deputy Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND
SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 4707 -
REVISED UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The Tentative Map dated September 17, 1964, shall be the
approved layout.
2. The minimum frontage of cul-de-sac lots shall be 45 feet.
3. No portion of this tract shall be recorded until the Health
Department and Talbert Water District notify the Planning
Department that a solution has been found to the problem
of a public health hazard due to the facilities used for
handling liquified chlorine gas.
4. All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable
shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE 'TRACT MAP NO 5775
Number of Lots: 1 (100 units) Subdivider: Huntington Harbour
Total Acreage: 16.248 Engineer: Moffat a Nichol Engr.
Located on the north side of
Warner Avenue, 2009.27 feet west of Algonquin Street and legally
described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of
Fractional Sections 29-5-11 and 30-5-11.
Subdivision Committee Report.
audience.
Huntington Harbour Corporation,
offered to answer any questions.
The Deputy Secretary read the
The hearing was opened to the
Martin Fenton, representing
addressed the Commission and
There being no further comment
or questions, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON
AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5775
UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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1. The Tentative Map received October 19, 1964, shall be
the approved layout.
2. Tract No 5202 shall be reverted to acreage as provided
for by Section 11537 (b) of the Subdivision Map Act.
3. The business license fee shall be based on the number
of dwelling units.
4. All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable
shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE rp,,ACT MAP NO 5755 £, 5756
Number of Lots: 170 (Residential)
5 (Common)
Total Acreage: 28.5 Subdivider:
Engineer:
S. V. Hunsaker & Sons
Brown Engineering
Located approximately 1000 feet
south of Adams Avenue on the west side of Bushard Street and
legally described as being a proposed subdivision of portions
of the NW4, Section 7-6-10.
The Deputy Secretary read a letter
submitted by the subdivider requesting a two week continuance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NOS. 5755 and 5756 TO.NOVEMBER 3, 1964, AT THE
REQUEST OF THE SUBDIVIDER.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE NO 759 To allow a planned resi-
A Plicant: S.V.- Hunsaker L: Sons dential development
consisting of 170 units
in the RA Residential Agricultural District_. Located approxi-
mately 1000 feet south of Adams Avenue and on the west side
of Bushard Street and legally described as a portion of the
NW4, Section 7-6-10.
The Deputy Secretary
read a letter submitted by the applicant requesting a two
week continuance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE
VARIANCE NO 759 TO NOVEMBER 3, 1964, AT THE REQUEST OF THE
APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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ZONE CASE NO 483 Change of Zone from
Applicant: Hatsumi Kita-jima A-1-X General Agri-
cultural District to
R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and R-1 Single
Family.Residence District. Located on the south side of Warner
Avenue 660 feet west of Edwards Street and legally described
as: R-3: The N'1y 590 feet of the W12j NE4, NW4, Section
27-5-11. R-1: The S'ly 730 feet of the W'2j NE4, NW4, Section
27-5-11.
Richard Harlow, Plan-
ning Technician, presented several sketches illustrating
possible street patternsbetween the R-1 and R-3 zones.
The hearing was opened
to the audience.
Hal Smith, representing
the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that this
request was based on the adopted Master Plan of Land Use.
There being no other
comment, the hearing was closed.
The Commission held
a discussion. It was noted that the immediate area is master
planned for a medium density development along Warner Avenue
to the depth of approximately 460 feet and property south of
the 460 foot depth is master planned for low density develop-
ment.
RE"QOLUTION NO 483 A Resolution of the City Planning Com-
mission Recommending Approval of Zone
Case No 483 as modified to the City
Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE
BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 483
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 4831 AS MODIFIED, TO
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The adopted Master Plan indicated -medium density develop-
ment along Warner Avenue to an approximate depth of 400
feet.
2. Adjoining property on the west is zoned R-3.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS
MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO INITIATE A RESOLUTION
OF INTENT FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A-1-X TO R=3 ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WARNER AVENUE AND EDWARDS
STREET,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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USE PE1U4IT NO 256 To allow the construction of
Applicant: Dutch Haven Homes a service station in the C-4
Highway Commercial District.
Located at the southwest corner of Banning Avenue and Bushard
Street and legally described as a portion of the NW�4, Section
19-6-10. Further legal description on file in the Planning
Department Office.
The Deputy Secretary read the
Staff Report.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Richard Dach, Long Beach,
addressed the Commission and objected to the proposed service
station.
Mr. J. B. Sutton, 22022
Newport Circle, addressed the Commission and also spoke in
opposition to the subject use permit.
Ralph Allen, representing
the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the
developer's plans. He further stated that service stations
are permitted in the C-4 Highway Commercial District subject
to issuance of a Use Permit.
the hearing was closed.
There being no other comment,
It was the consensus of the
Commission that the requested use is permitted in the C-4
Zone subject to review by the Planning Commission and that
the intent of the zone is being fulfilled.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 256'UPON
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Banning Avenue shall be dedicated 40 feet from centerline.
2. Bushard Street shall be dedicated 42 feet from centerline.':
3. Improve Banning Avenue and Bushard Street to City Standards.
4. Drainage fees shall be paid.
5. Lighting for the service station shall not create undue
glare and said lighting shall be directed away from adjacent
housing.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO 257 To allow the construction of
Applicant: Stellrecht and a 20 unit apartment project
Montgomery in the R-2 Two Family Resi-
dence District to extend more
than 150 feet from a public street. Located on thewest side
of Newland Street and approximately 720 feet north of Talbert
Avenue and legally described as the East 264 feet of the
North 300 feet of the SZ, N ) E2, SE4, SW4, Section 25-5-11.
the audience. The hearing was opened to
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Robert Stellrecht, applicant,
addressed.t,he Commission and offered to answer questions.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
The Deputy Secretary pointed
out to the Commission that the property involved was intended
to be divided into separate parcels; therefore, a subdivision
should be filed prior to the Planning Commission rendering a
decision. He stated that if the property is subdivided and
developed with four units per lot, as proposed, a use permit
would not be required.
It was the consensus to
continue Use Permit No 257 to October 27, 1964, to give the
Staff time to discuss the matter with the applicant. The
applicant agreed to a one week continuance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT
NO 257 TO OCTOBER 27, 1964, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTICN CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a
letter submitted by Millet
& King, requesting the condition of Tentative Tract No 3849
requiring a block wall be built along the railroad right-of-way
and the north side of the school site (Lots 566 and 567) be
amended to allow a solid wood fence.
The hearing was opened to
the audience.
Jack King, engineer for
the subdivider of Tract No 3849, addressed the Commission
and stated that a uu od fence has already been constructed along
the railroad and along the north side of the school site.
The Commission held a lengthy
discussion.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL'
AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO: (1) ALLOW THE EXISTING SOLID WOOD
FENCE ALONG THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO REMAIN; (2) REQUIRE
CONFORMANCE TO THE APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP ON ALL OTHER FENCES
ALONG THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND (3) CONTACT WESTMINSTER
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ASK FOR THEIR COMMENTS ON THE EXISTING WOOD
FENCE TO THE NORTH OF LOTS 566 AND 567.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DIVISION OF LAND NO 233 To allow a portion of Lot B
Applicant: Huntington Harbour and Lot 174 to be divided
from Tract No 4880 for
inclusion in Tentative Tract No 5775. Located 148 feet east of
Sceptre Lane and 320 feet north of Warner Avenue. Further legal
description on file in the Planning Department Office.
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND
NO 233 TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB
APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE NO 763 The Deputy Secretary informed
Applicant: American the Commission that an off -
"Lutheran Church street parking layout was
submitted for approval by the Planning Commission. He stated
that the Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. All off-street parking facilities shall meet the adopted
Planning Commission Standards.
2. Street lighting shall be installed to City Standards.
3. Drainage fees shall be paid.
4. The main entrance or west drive opening shall be 30 feet
wide.
5. A 6 foot masonry wall shall be constructed during the
first increment of development along the west, north and
east property lines; except along the east property line
said wall shall be 42 inches high in the front yard setback.
6. All necessary street improvements shall be installed to
City Standards during the first increment of development.
7. The water and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by
the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief.
8. The 10 foot drive along the south and east property lines
shall be 25 feet wide.
9. Approval of the off-street parking layout shall be for the
blue shaded portion only. All remaining off-street
parking facilities shall meet the adopted Planning Com-
mission Standards.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE UV #763 UPON THE FOREGOING
CONDITIONS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
C011,1UNICATION: O!.ANGE COUNTY PLANNING CONITISSION
The Deputy Secretary read a
communication submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission
regarding Use Variance No 5434 which would permit construction
of a three unit apartment on a parcel of land containing less
than the required area in the R-4 Suburban Residential District.
The Commission reviewed the
application. It was the unanimous recommendation that the
request be denied because three units on 2700 square foot of
lot area will overbuild the lot and a parking ratio of 1:1 is
inadequate.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE DEPUTY SECRETARY TO
WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOM-
MENDING DENIAL OF USE VARIANCE NO 5434 FOR THE FOREGOING REASONS.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None .
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: The Deputy Secretary informed
the Commission that a variance
for 50 foot streets, sidewalks adjacent to the curb, roll -curbs
and variable lot sizes was granted to Deane Brothers on Tract
No 5575. He stated that the variance was granted as an experi-
ment and construction has progressed to a point where the
Planning Commission should take a look at the project and
either approve or disapprove various modifications to the Sub-
division and Zoning Ordinance.
A MOTION WAS WADE BY LETSON
AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO MEET AT TRACT NO 5575 ON TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 27, 1964, AT 4:30 P.M.'
STANDARDS FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS:
The Deputy Secretary pre-
sented suggested amendments to the Policy Statements for
Planned Residential Developments.
The Commission reviewed the
amendments and by a unanimous vote approved said amendments
and recommended that they be transmitted to the City Council
fo'r their information:
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AMENDMENT TO PLANNING COMNiISSION BY-LAWS
The Deputy Secretary read a
proposed amendment to the Planning Commission By -Laws regarding
Section 6 - "meetings". He pointed out that the amendment
would change the meeting place of `the Planning Commission
from Council Chamber of the City Hall to Council Chamber of
the Civic Center.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT THE REVISION OF SECTION 6 -
"MEETINGS" TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
All meetings of the Commission shall be open and public.
Regular meetings shall be held on the first and third
Tuesday of each month at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chamber, Civic Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DIVISION OF LAND NO 234 To allow the Division of
Applicant: Broadway -dale Stores Land into three separate
parcels. Located on the
north side of Edinger Avenue, bounded on theceast by Beach
Boulevard and on the Est by the P.E. Railroad.
A MOTION WAS MADE,BY LETSON
AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND
NO 234 TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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COMMUNICATION: WESTMINSTEI: PLANNING COMMISSION
The Deputy Secretary read
a communication submitted by the Westminster Planning
Commission regarding Site Plan SP-15 to rezone approximately
66 acres of land from 100-M2-203000 to R-1, R-2 and C-2
or more restrictive zones.
The Commission reviewed
the application.
It was the unanimous
recommendation that the entire parcel should be zoned R-1
because surrounding properties in Huntington Beach are zoned
R-1 and the preferred location for commercial corners is
at mile intervals or at the intersections of primary and
major highways.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL
AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO INSTRUCT THE DEPUTY SECRETARY TO
WRITE A LETTER TO THE WESTMINSTER PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING AN R-1 ZONE FOR THE ENTIRE PARCEL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: The Deputy Secretary informed
the Commission that members
of the Garden Grove Planning Department have agreed to
present the results of their study on high rise development
to the Planning Commission on October 27, 1964.
It was the consensus to
invite the City Council, department heads and other Civic
groups to the meeting.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO OCTOBER 27,
1964) AT 7:30 P.M.
Kenneth A. Reynolds H my I au'fman
Deputy Secretary Chairman
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