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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-01-051W MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California T[IlESDAY, JANUAR'Y 5, 1965 C01%,1MISSIONERS PRLr.LNT: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1,' Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. C01 1IS SI ON)RS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: On motion by Worthy and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of December 1 and 15, 1964, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. T!,"N;.'ATIVE TPZACT NO 5792 - Cont-inued Number of Lots: 105 Subdivider: Luxury ;iomes, Inc. Total Acrea;e: 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 Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Kenneth Carlson, engineer for the subdivider, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to conditions suggested by the Subdivision Committee. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. - A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5792 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received December 9, 1964, shall be the approved map. 2. The property within Tentative Tract No 5792 shall be annexed to the Sanitation District #11. 3. "Ell Circle shall stub -out to the west. 4. A petition for rezoning to R-1 shall be filed approximately at the time the f inal map is recorded. 5. All Standard Subdivision requirements that tre applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Worthy, Miller, Larkin. ISE 1/5/65 107 Page #2, Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission, January 5, 1965 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5829 Number of Lots: 7 Subdivider: Iuntington IIarbour Corp. Total Acreage: 0.30 Lngineer_ : Aiof f att & Ni_chol, i;ngr_s . Located northeasterly of Broadway Street and Bayvie w Drive and legally described as being a portion of fractional Section 19-5-11. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Martin Fenton, Vice President of Huntington Harbour Corporation, requesting a two week continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5829 TO JANUARY 19, 1965; AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. .THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VA IANCE NO 732 r1)1icant: Iuntin ton Barbour Corporation To permit the following.: (1) Lots with less than the required 6000 square foot minimum. (2) The intent to create lots without direct access to public street., Located northeasterly of Broadway Street and Bayview Drive, Huntington Harbour, and legally described as being a portion of Fractional Section 19-5-11, Tract 5829. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Huntington Harbour Corporation, requesting a two - week continuance. The hearing was opened to the audience. A gentleman addressed the Commission and asked to have the proposal explained. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO 782 TO JANUARY 19, 1965) AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT 11ikP NO 5841 Number of Lots: 200 Subdivider: Deane Brothers Total ,'=eage: 40 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc. Located at the southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of .a portion of Section 18-6-10. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. audience. The hearing was opened to the -2- 1/5/65 108 11a e ;3, Minutes: 1I. B. Plannin- Commission, January 5, 1965 Jim Deane, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development. He re- quested that the property line radius on cul-de-sac streets be reduced from 50 feet to 45 feet and the minimum frontage on cul-de-sac lots be reduced from 45 feet to 40 feet. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission held a discussion. It was the consensus to grant the request of the -applicant regarding conditions number 4 and 5 subject to approval by the Fire Department and Department of Public Works. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5841 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received January 4, 1965, shall be the approved layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null.and void unless Use Variance No 784 is approved by the City Council. 3. The lots within each block shall average 60 feet in width with 6000 sq. ft. of lot area and the minimum lot shall not be less than 50 feet in width with 5000 sq. ft. of lot area. 4.. The property line radius of all cul-de-sac streets shall be 50 feet. 5. The minimum frontage of lots on cul-de-sacs shall be 45 feet. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. Excluding Lot #200, a full grown olive tree shall be planted on each lot. 8. The proposed pedestrian walkway shall be designated Lot "A" and said walkway shall be improved to Department of Public Works Standards. 9. All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. 10. The property line radius on cul-de-sac streets may be reduced to 45 feet and the minimum frontage on cul-de-sac lots 'may be reduced to 40 feet if said reductions are approved by the Fire Department and Department of Public Works. Otherwise, conditions 4 and 5 shall prevail. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USIE VARIANCE NO 784 ,12-)LA.icant : Deane Brothers To permit the following: (1) 50 ft. right-of-way streets. (2) 10 foot minimum front yard setbacks for fences not over 6 ft. in height and for garages with a side approach; however, for garages which are entered directly from the street, a minimum of 20 ft. setback will be provided. (3) 15 ft. minimum front yard setback for fences over 6 ft. in height. (4) 6000 sq. ft. average area -3- 1/5/65 109 Page ;[4, Minutes: 11. B. Plannirn- Commission, January 5, 1965 for lots in subdivision, but not less than 5000 sq. ft. in any one lot. (5) A minimum of 3 ft. side yard on one side of. a lot provided the abutting side yard of the adjoining lot is not less than 5 ft. (6) 15 ft. minimum rear yard setback on irregular shaped lots and on other lots only where a front patio is provided. (7) Roll curb for driveways and continuous roll curb around cul-de-sacs. (8) Sidewalk adjacent to curbs, with no parkways. Located at the southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street in the R-A-O Residential Agri- cultural District and legally described as the NE-4, NE4, Section 18-6-10; excepting therefrom the S'ly 41.75 feet thereof. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jim Deane, applicant, addressed the Commission and requested that condition #6 regarding the definition of a patio be written in more specific terms. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and suggested that a condition be added to include a continuous 2 ft. utility easement adjacent -to all street rights -of -way. He also stated that the roll curbs will be constructed to Department of Public Works Standards. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION UV #784 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The lots within each block shall average 60 feet in width with 6000 square feet of lot area and the minimum lot shall not be less than 50 feet wide with 5000 square feet of lot area. 2. Utilities shall be installed underground. 3. A full grown tree shall be planted in the front yard of each residential lot. 4. All roll -curbs shall be to Department of Public Works Standards. 5. A continuous 2 foot utility easement shall be provided adjacent to all street rights -of -way. 6. For the purposes of this conditional exception, patio shall be defined as an area adjoining the dwelling unit which is .enclosed with a fence. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE, NO 783 applicant: Paul A. Cooper To allow a retail and wholesale business of peat soils and fertilizers in the A-1-X General Agricultural District. Located on the west side of Goldenwest Street and approximately 660 feet south of Talbert Avenue -and legally described as the N2, SE4, NE4, NE4, Section 34-5-11. -4- 1/5/65 110 Page #5, Irli.nutes : 11. B . Planning Conu„iss,ion, January 5, 1965 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 WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Use Variance No 783 shall become null and void January 5, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 785 APPlicant: Beach Auction House To allow two auctions per week to be held and a furniture retail business in an existing building in the C73 General Business District. Located at the northwesterly corner of 3td Street and Ocean Avenue and legally described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 103, Huntington Beach Tract. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Harry Goodacre, partner of Beach Auction House, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 785 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The building shall comply with all requirements of the Building Department and Fire Department. 2. Use Variance No 785 shall become null and void January 5, 1970. 3. All merchandise shall be kept within the building. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 786 I1�H1_icant: Jones, Jones, Findley. Booth and Carlson To allow the construction of a sign with a ground clearance of 8 feet in deviation to the required 10 feet. Located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately 500 feet south of Talbert Avenue and legally described as being a portion of the NW4, NW4, Section 36-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. -5- 1/5/65 ill Pare #6, Minutes: I -I. B. Planning, Commission, January 5, 1965 William Carlson, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reason for the request. - There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the proposed sign will not create any sight problems. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 786. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE: NO 787 Applicant: Southern California District of the Lutheran Church To allow the construction of church and church school facilities in the R-1 Single Family Residence District., Located west of Springdale Street, 192 feet north of Heil Avenue and legally described as Lot 85, Tract No 3647; excepting therefrom the Southerly 192 feet thereof. The Staff Report was read by the ,Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Parsch, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 787 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A division of land application shall be filed. 2. Springdale Street shall be improved to City Standards along the entire frontage. 3. Street trees and street lights shall be installed on Springdale Street to Department of Public Works Standards. 4. A 6 ft. concrete block wall shall be constructed along the south property line. 5. Fire fighting facilities shall be installed to Fire Department Standards. 6. Off-street parking and landscaping shall be provided as required by Section 9201.35 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 7. All off-street parking including number, access and size of spaces shall comply with Planning Commission Standards. 8. A new plot plan which incorporates the foregoing conditions shall be submitted for Planning Department approval. 9. A new plot plan shall be submitted for Planning Commission approval when the !Future Parochial School" and "Future 450 Seat Church" are ready to be constructed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -6- 1/5/65 11.2 Page #7, Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission, January 5, 1965 USE PEI:1`11T NO 264 A- >1licant: IIumble Oil « t:efining Co. To allow the construction of a service station in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the northwest corner of Edwards Street and McFadden Avenue and legally described as a portion of Lot 296, Tract No 3846. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Pieper, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the project will be on lease basis. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CR/ABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 264 WITH THE FOLLOW!. NG CONDITION: 1. The lighting system for the service station shall not create undue glare on the surrounding residential property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED, USIs P110, 4I`C N.0 265 Applicant: C, 1 Houser To allow the construction of a service station in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southwest corner of Edwards Street and Edinger Avenue and legally described as the North 210 feet of the East 200 feet of the NE4, NW4, Section 22-5-11. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ralph Allen, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested in the Staff Report. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 265 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Edwards Street and Edinger Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 2. A Fire hydrant shall be installed to Fire Department and Department of Public Works Standards. 3. A 6 ft masonry wall shall be constructed along the south and west property lines. -7- 1/5/65 Pale 48, Minutes: H. B. Plannincr Commission, January 5, 1965 11'3 4. Drainage fees shall be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PEMIIT NO 266 A })Pli.cant : Cal-Growtlj, Inc. To permit the construction of a neighborhood shopping center consisting of a restaurant, service station and commercial stores in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue and legally described as the N 11y 330 feet of the W I ly 500 feet of the N z, NW4, NW-4, SW4, Section 36-5-11. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. audience. The hearing was opened to the Guy Cherry, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated there were no objections to the conditions suggested in the Staff Report. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 266 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Boulevard shall be improved to State Standards. 2. Ellis Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 3. .The number and width of driveways shall meet Department of Public Works Standards. 4. Street lights and street trees shall be installed to Department of Public Works Standards. 5. Drainage fees shall be paid. 6. The required 50 ft. setback on Ellis Avenue shall be complied with. P ` 7. All off-street parking including number, access and size of spaces skull comply with Planning Commission Standards. 8. Five percent of the parking lot shall be landscaped. 9. The driveway along the east and south property lines shall be a minimum of 25 feet wide. 10. The water system shall be approved by the Fire Department and Department of Public Works. 11. A new plot plan which incorporates the foregoing conditions shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -8- 1/5/65 Page ���3, Minutes: II, B. Planning Commission, January 5, 1965 ZCNf=.' CASE NO 501 Apr),1i.ca.nt: An 1:, Ruoff, ,Ir. Change of Zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. Located approximately 150 feet west of Beach Boulevard between Glencoe and Mac Donald Avenues and legally described as Lot 148, Tract No 417, and Lot 10, Block A, Tract No 522. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Benthin, 9239 Cedar Street, Bellflower, addressed the Commission and questioned how the proposed zone change will effect her property. Chairman Kaufman informed Mrs. Benthin that her property will not be affected. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted that the property is adjacent to commercially zoned property. PIsSOLUTION NO 501 A ResoluLion of the City Planning Commission - � Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 501 to the City Council.. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 501 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 501 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property is under one ownership, it is adjacent to commercially zoned property and the applicant intends to develop the entire property as one harmonious commercial complex. ROLL CALL VOTE: .AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. EONS CASE, NO 502 Ar�llicant: S. V. IIunsalcer & Sons Change of Zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Resi- dence District. Located approximately 1024.76 feet south of Adams Avenue on the west side of Bushard Street and legally described as a portion of the NW4, Section 7-6-10. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Martin Kreidt, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reason for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission held a discussion. -9- 1/5/65 Pagc 0.0, Minutes: H. B. Planning; Commission, January 5, 1965 The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that there is an approved tract map for a low density planned development on the property. RESOLUTION NO, 502 A Resolution of the City Planninpr 4 Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 502 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LE TSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 502 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 502 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is an approved tract map for a low density planned. developmenton this property.. 2. The Master Plan of Land Use has this area designated for. low density development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 237 lA 1licant : Richard LaRue To allow the division of land into three separate parcels. Located on the south side of Old Pirate Lane, 120 feet west of Graham Street and legally described as portions of the SW-14, Section 21-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard LaRue, applicant, addressed the Commission and questioned condition #4 regarding the covenant and agreement. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 237 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Drainage Fees shall be paid. 2. All new construction shall setback for an ultimate 60 ft street right-of-way. 3. Division of -Land No 237 shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO 238 Applicant: C. E' Houser To allow the division of land into two separate parcels. Located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Edwards Street and legally described as portions of the NE4, NW4, Section 22-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. _10- 1/5/65 Pa`c- ,'r11, Minutes: H. B. Plannin Commission, January 5, 1965 The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment, it was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 238 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Edinger Avenue shall be dedicated to City Standards across Parcel #2. 2. Edinger Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards across Parcel #1.- 3. Edwards Street shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards across both Parcels #1 and #2. 4. Division of Land No 238 shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NQ 2110 Applicant: Harold B. Dawson To allow the division of land into four separate parcels. Located northeasterly of Florida Street and Utica Avenue and legally described as portions of Block 2107, East Side Villa Tract. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Harold Dawson, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he had no objections to the conditions suggested in the Staff Report. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECCMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 240 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Street lights and street trees shall be installed on Utica Street and Florida Avenue to Department of Public Works Standards. 2. Division of Land No 240 shall not be effe t' o c ive, unt i 1 an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Letson, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -11- 1/5/65 117 P age #12, Minutes: I1. B. Plannin- Commission, January 5, 1955 DIVISION Ci LAND NO 241 :applicant: Lutheran Church - To allow the division of land into three separate parcels. Located at the northwest corner of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue and legally described as Lot 85, Tract No 3647. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. 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 CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL -OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 241 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Springdale Street shall be improved to City Standards along the entire frontage. 2. Street trees and street lights shall be installed on Springdale Street to Department of Public 'Works Standards. 3. Division of Land No 241 shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1; Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. C01,1MIUNIC TION: The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by A. R. McDaniel, re- questing a,one year extension on Tract No 5502. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TRACT NO 5502 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The design of the tract shall be revised by rotating the plan 90 to have the cul-de-sac street intersecting Utica Street rather than Florida Street and the proposed alley shall be located along the west side of the tract and shall be terminated with a standard turn -around. 2. Disposal of runoff water shall meet the approval of the Department of Public Works. 3. Tentative Tract No 5502 shall be revised and submitted for Planning Commission approval if Use Variance No 686 becomes null and void. Said revision shall be 'predicated on requirements of the existing R-2 Zone. 4, All StandardfSubdivision requirements that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED. Chairman Kaufman called a recess at 9:00 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED. The meeting was reconvened by the Chairman at 9:19 P.M. -12- 1/5/65 1.'a ge #135 Minutes: II, B. Planning Commission, January 5, 1965 CAPITAL IYXIROVEMEXCS T'I:OGPftM: The Deputy Secretary dis- tributed copies of the "Departmental Breakdown for a Capital Improvements Program and a Basic Outline for Joint Planning Commission -Department Head Study." Chairman Kaufman explained the concept of a capital improvements program and pointed out that the purpose of such a program is to establish a list of needed capital projects, set their priority for development and form a sound fiscal program for accomplishment. He in- formed the Commission that the City Library had completed detailed analysis. Chairman Kaufman appointed Commissioners Bazil and Larkin as the committee to work with Walter Johnson, City Librarian. The Deputy Secretary in- formed the Commission that the reports from various depart- ments will be submitted by the 15th of January. 1,1 EM0 CRABB TO TIiiE C0111 ISSION: Commissioner Crabb presented a memorandum to the Commission regarding high rise construction. In this memorandum he stated that a high rise ordinance should not be established at this time, due to our scattered develop- ment. He suggested that the Commission should consider re- quests for high rise development on a precise plan approach allowing them anywhere in the City. He also suggested that a' rigid set of standards be applied to consideration, of approval of high rise requests. Mention was also made on such matters as height, setbacks and parking. It was the consensus that the Staff should further study a high rise ordinance and report their findings at the earliest possible date. C01.2-1UNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a communication submitted by the City Clerk requesting an interpretation as to whether or not a/bath and massage would be a permitted use in the C-1 sauna Neighborhood Commercial District. It was the consensus that said use should be permitted in the C-1 District at Bolsa Chica Street and Heil Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCTTHEDEPUTY SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDING THAT SAID USE BE INTERPRETED AS BEING A PERMITTED USE IN THE C-1 ZONE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BOLSA CHICA STREET AND HEIL AVENUE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letso n, Bazi 1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin., NOE S : None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. GitftL CG I2I'IUNICATION: Richard LaRue, 16711 Graham Street, addressed the Com- -missi on and requested that the Planning Commission conduct a special study of the area between Bolsa Chica and Graham Street on the north and south sides of Warner Avenue. -13- 1/5/65 Page §14, Minutes: H. 13. Planning Commission, January 5, 1965 It was the consensus of the Commission to have the Staff conduct studies and submit them at a future meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Kenneth A. Reynolds Henry Kaufman Deputy Secretary Chairman -14- 1/5/65