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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-12-15MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chamber, -Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 196,4- COt,IMISSIONI,R�> PRESENT: Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin., Crabb. COMItISSIONERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: On motion by Letson and seconded by Worthy, 'the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of November 17 and 24, 1964, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary, '_rEN'fz%.TIVIE TRACT MAP NO 5791 - Continued Number of Lots: 124 Subdivider: Luxury homes, Inc. 'total Acreage: 43 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located at the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Graham Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the NE4, Section 28-5-11. The Deputy Secretary,read a letter submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc,, engineers for the subdivider, requesting a thirty day continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5791 TO JANUARY 19, 19652 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5792 - Continued Number of Lots: 102 Subdivider: Luxury Homes, Inc. Total Acreage: 22,1 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson. Located 660 feet south of Warner Avenue on the west side of Graham Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the NW4, Section 28-5-11. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc,, engineers for the subdivider, requesting a two week continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JANUARY 5, 1965) AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 12/15/64 Page #2, Minutes: II. B. Planning Commission, December 1.5, 1964 11 ZONE . CASE NO /-9 5 Initiated by Resolution of Intent Change of Zone from A-17X General Agricultural District and M-1 Light Industrial District to RA Residential - Agricultural District; R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and R-5 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park District with setback provisions. Located at the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and.Goldenwest Street and legally described as the SW4, SW4, Section 23-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. William Landis, 727 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Commission and stated that he pre- ferred having commercial zoning. There being no -other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. The Deputy Secretary pointed out to the Commission that this proposal was the result of a special study conducted by the Staff and presented to the Commission last month. He stated that the proposed change of ;zone is within the intent of the Master Plan of Land Use.. RESOLUTION NO 495 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 495 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 495 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 495 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING RFIASON: 1. This proposal carries out the intent of the Master Plan of Land Use. ROLL GALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE -RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO 773 - Continued Applicant: harry S. Okudapx D.D.S.. To allow the construction of a medical - dental building in the A-1-X General Agricultural District. Located on the north side of Warner Avenue and 250 feet east of Goldenwest Street and legally described as Lots 31 and 32, Block C, Tract No 392. Deputy Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that this request precipitated the foregoing zone case and the proposed use would tie-in with an R-5 Zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 773 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -2- 12/15/64 Pa e i3, Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission, December 15, 1964 1. All provisions of the R-5 Zone shall be complied with. 2. Warner Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 3. Street trees and street lights shall be installed to Department of Public Works -Standards. 4. An additional 17.4 feet shall be dedicated on Winters Place to provide for ultimate right-of-way. 5. Drainage fees shall be paid. 6. The driveway shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide. 7. A 6 foot concrete block wall shall be constructed along the north property line. S. A new plot plan shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Department. 9. This request shall not become effective until the City Council has instructed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance adopting the R-5 Zone, as outlined in .Zone Case No 495. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None., THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 496 Initiated i?y Resolution of Intent Change of Zone from A-1-Y General Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence District on property located at the southeast corner'of Garfield Avenue and Bushard Street and legally described as the West 358.50 feet of the North 309.76 feet of the NE4, Section 6-6-10. The hearing was opened to the audi&nce; there being no comment, it was closed. The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that a special study was presented to the Com- mission lasttmonth and after further review, it still appears that an R-1 Zone is a logical zone for the subject property. RXSOLCJTION NO 496 A Resolution of the City Plannin-; Com- mission Rccommendinb Approval of Zone Case No 496 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 496 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 496 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Access to the subject parcel would be through a single family subdivision to the east. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Letson, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -3 12/15/64 Page #6., Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, December 15, 19611- ZONE CASE NO 497 Applicant: George Wilson Change of Zone on two parcels of land from C-2 Community Business District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Parcel A located- 330 feet south of Bolsa Avenue on the east side of Springdale Street and legally described as being a portion of the NW4, Section 15-5-11. Parcel B located 340 feet north of Bolsa Avenue on the east side of Springdale Street and legally described as being a portion of the SW4, Section 10-5-11. Further legal description on file,in the Planning Department Office. ' The Deputy Secretary read a communica- tion submitted by the Westminster School District. Deputy Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the The hearing was opened to the audience. A. L. Gindling, an associate of the` applicant, addressed the Commission.' He stated that they pm pose to construct residential income units and that the proposed use would create a buffer between commercial and low density development. Elias Miller, representing the applicant, addressed theCommission and spoke in favor of the subject zone change. The following property owners addressed the Commission and objected to said zone change: Ted Douglas, 14931 Northridge Lane; George Wood, 15441 Duke Circle; Bill Sheets, 14451 Spa Drive; and Dean Skyller, 14872 Northridge Lane. Sylvan Allen, attorney representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained various reasons for the requested change. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was noted that both parcels are master planned for commercial use. RESOLUTION NO 497 A Resolution of` thh City Planning Commission Recommending Denial of Zone Case No 497 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 497 RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO 497 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The Master Plan of Land Use has these areas designated for commercial development. 2. The property owners in these areas are very strongly opposed to any multiple family development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller; Larkin. NOE S : None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -4- 12/15/64 i4o rage #5, Minutes: 1. B. Planning Commission, December 15, 1964 USE VARIANCE NO 777 l g Lj cant:Douamar _Bld�z. & Dey. To allow an existing sign to remain in the future right-of-way. of Bolsa Chica Street in.the C-4 Highway Commercial'District. Located -_south of Heil Avenue and legally described as being 221 feet south of the north line of the SW-4 of Section 21-5-11 and 40 feet east of the west line of the SW4, Section 21-5-11. Further le gal, description on file in the Planning Department Office. 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 APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 777 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The sign shall be removed no later than July 1, 1965. 2. The applicant shall post a bond for sign removal and apply for a building permit. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 778 1p A _cant: Peter A. Giovannoni To allow the construction of a 56 unit motel with 16 kitchenettes and also to allow the division of land into two separate parcels with less than the minimum frontage required in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located 500 feet north of Taylor Avenue on the west side of Beach Boulevard and ,legally described as the N2, N2, SE4, NE4, Section 35-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant addressed the Commission and explained his proposal. He atated that the division of land was requested to facilitate construction of the motel at this time. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE'VARIANCE NO 778 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Fire Department shall approve all fire prevention facilities. 2. A standard turn -around with a minimum dimension of 40 feet shall be provided near the "Pool and Recreation area". 3. All off-street parking facilities .shall meet the Planning Commission Standards. 4. Five percent of the parking lot shall be landscaped. 5. A rear yard of 15 feet shall be provided. -5- 12/15/64 Page #6, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, December 15, 1964 101 6. A 6 foot masonry wall shall be constructed along the west and south property lines, except said wall shall be 42 inches in the front yard. 7. Beach Boulevard shall be improved to State Standards. 8. Drainage fees shall be paid. 9. A new plot plan shall be submitted -for approval by the Planning Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:_ Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED., USE VARIANCE NO 779 Applicant:, Lawrence Gates To allow the installation of a front and rear sign to exceed the size permitted in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Garfield Avenue approximately 150 feet east of Delaware Street and legally described as Lot 13, Block G, Tract 7. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Lawrence Gates, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was noted that the total allowable sign area in the R-2 Zone is 3 square feet but the sign proposed in the front of the hospital could be considered an appurtenant structure to the hospital. It was further noted that the sign proposed for -the rear of the building could not be considered an appurtenant part of the hospital. A MOTION WAS -MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE 64 SQUARE FOOT SIGN ON GARFIELD AVENUE AND DENY THE REQUEST FOR A 72 SQUARE FOOT SIGN ALONG THE REAR OF THE BUILDING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. a THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 780 ."..pplicant : Mrs. Walter D. Lamb To allow the construction of a mobile home park in the A-1-Y General Agricultural District. Located 300 feet north of Yorktown Avenue on the west side of Brookhurst Street and legally described as the South 24 acres of the North 72 acres of the Et, NE4, Section 6-6-10. The Staff Report was -read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. -6- 12/15/64 102 Page 110, Minutes: li. B . Planning Commission, December 15, 1964 William Duncan, design engineer representing the applicant,addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. He stated that there is a peat problem on the subject property and any type of development will be quite limited. Dr. S. A. Bassett, 19462 Brookhurst Street, addressed the Commission and opposed the construction of a mobile home park. Wes Warvi, 10141 Kukui Drive, addressed the Commission and requested that the applicant comply with all the conditions recommended by the Staff. Mr. Thorne, 19422 Brookhurst Street, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. Dorsey Fick, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressdd the Commission and informed them that the natural soils encountered in the test borings consist of a surface mantle of sand, silty sand and sandy silty clay over the entire site, ranging in depth from 5 to 7 feet. He further stated that below this surface mantle was a peat condition ranging in depth from 5 to 20 feet. There being no otl-e r comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that there is a distinct hardship on the subject property due to peat conditions. The Deputy -Secretary pointed out that since the mobile home park is to be exclusively for adults, the total population per acre would be within the intent of the Master Plan of Land Use and for these - reasons, the Staff recommends approval of UV #780. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 780'UP0N THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Brookhurst Street shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. -• 2. Street trees and street lights shall be installed on Brookhurst Street to Department of Public Works Standards. 3. A 6 foot concrete block wall shall be constructed around the entire perimeter of the project. At least•a 25 ft by 25 ft corner cut-off shall be provided at the Brookhurst Street entrance. 4. All off-street parking shall be to Planning Commission Standards. 5. Drainage fees shall be paid. 6. A 15 foot drainage easement shall be provided along the west property line. 7. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Department of Public Works; 8. The 24 foot wide streets shall be 25 feet wide. -7- 12/15/64 103 Page '0, Minutes: 11. B. Flanni_n- Commission, December l_5, 1964 9. All private streets shall have a minimum turning radius of 25 feet. 10. An emergency access from the northwest corner of the project shall be provided to Fire Department and Department of Public Works Standards. 11. Design of any structure shall be approved by a qualified soils engineer. 12. The mobile home park shall be occupied by adults only. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE MC 781 Applicant: Carl A. Perry To allow a single family residence to be used for the puro6t. 'bf,'; Cpnducting a massage therapy business'. Located in the R-1 Single Family Residence District at the northeast corner of Glasgow Circle and Newland Avenue and legally described as Lot 62, Tract 3431. The Deputy Secretary read a petition of protest signed by 57 property owners. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Alvin Brown, 8551 Glasgow Circle, addressed the Commission and objected to the proposed use. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that the building does not meet Building Code requirements for a commercial structure and the use would not be in keeping with surrounding development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 781 FOR THE FOREGOING REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PER.IIT NO 262 Applicant: Iielny_ Corporation To allow the establishment -of a commercial use (Speedee Mart) in a C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southwest corner of. Bushard and Banning Avenue and legally described as the East 180.98 feet of the North-280.95 feet of the NE4, NW4, Section 19-6-10. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. -8- 12/15/64 104 Page #9, Minutes: Ii. B. Plannin- Commission, December 15, 1964 0 A MOTTO N WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT N0:262 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Banning Avenue shall be dediated 40 feet from centerline. 2. Bushard Street shall be dedicated 42 feet from centerline. 3. Banning Avenue and Bushard Street shall,be improved to City Standards. 4. Street lights and street trees shall be installed to Department of Public Works Standards. 5. Drainage fees shall be paid. 6. The driveway shall be relocated 30 feet .to the north. 7. Lighting for the project shall not create undue glare and said lighting shall be directed away from adjacent housing. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES;: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: -None.- ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PEMAIT NO 263 ,Applicant: Fran1c Richmond To allow the construction of a restaurant and cocktail lounge in the C-4 Highway Commercial District., Located on the west side of Beach Boulevard 330 feet north of Taylor Avenue and legally described as the S z, N2 SE4, NE4, NE4, Section 35-5-11. The Staff 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 BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 263 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Boulevard shall be improved to State Standards. 2. Drainage fees shall be paid. 3. All off-street parking including access shall be to Planning Commission Standards. 4. The driveway which leads to and terminates at the rear of the project shall have a minimum width of 25 feet. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Let,son, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None.. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a -� communication submitted by Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public'Works, requesting that the Planning Commission proceed with a name change from Gerhart Avenue to Heil Avenue within the area recently annexed into the City of Huntington Beach. ME 12/15/64 Paves #10, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, December 15, 1964 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO RECOMMEND THAT A RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL CHANGING THE NAME OF GERHART AVENUE TO HEIL AVENUE FOR THAT PORTION RECENTLY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF HUNTIN GTON BEACH. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSIO1\1: TANDEM PARKING - POLICY STATEMENTS The Deputy Secretary asked for a Planning Commission interpretation of the intent of the required 22 foot setback for all residential zones when a parking space is entered directly from the street. After considerable discussion, it was decided that a policy should be established whereby the 22 foot setback area may be used to satisfy any required parking and tandem parking would be acceptable. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ESTABLISH A POLICY PERMITTING USE OF THE 22 FOOT, SETBACK AREA FOR ANY REQUIRED PARKING AND TANDEM PARKING WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 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. Nominations for Chairman were opened. Chairman Henry S. Kaufman was nominated for Chairman by'Vice- Chairman Harry Letson. There being no further nomination, on motion by Letson, duly seconded and carried, the nominations for Chairman were closed. On motion by Letson, duly secnnded and carried, the Deputy Secretary was instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for Dr. Henry S. Kaufman as Chairman for the year 1965. The nominations were opened for Vice - Chairman. Vice -Chairman Harry Letson was nominated for Vice--- Chairman by, Dr. Henry S. Kaufman. There being no further nominations, on motion by Kaufman, duly seconded and carried, the nominations for Vice -Chairman were closed. On motion by Kaufman, duly seconded and carried, the Deputy Secretary was, instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for Mr. Letson as Vice - Chairman for the year 1965. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Kenneth A. Reynold1s Henry K u<fman Deputy Secretary Chairman -10- 12/15/64