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MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTIN GTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY_, JANUARY 19 , 1965
COM141SSIONERS PRESENT:
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman,
Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
CCMM1 S S ICI',TEIZS ABS ENT : None.
MII`IUT'LS : On motion by Letson and seconded by
Miller, the Minutes of the Huntington
Beach Planning Commission of January 5, 1965, were accepted as
transcribed and mailed by the Secretary.
Tl?'N ATIV : TlZACT HAP NO 5 329 •- CAontinued
Number of Lots: 7 Subdivider: hunting
ton Ila:cbour Corp,
Total Acreage : 0.30 Engineer: Mof faLt' and Nichol Engrs .
Located northeasterly of Broadway
Street and Bayview Drive and legally described as being a
portion of Fractional Section 19-5-11.
The Subdivision Committee Report was
read by the Deputy Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Dr. Robert Sou les, 308 Orange Avenue,
Long Beach, addressed the Commission and questioned the
establishment of a bulkhead line.
Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public
Works, informed Dr. Soules that the bulkhead line will be
established by the Corps Engineers at the request of the Depart-
ment of Public Works.
Mrs. Virginia Pf ifers, 16858 Bayview
Drive, addressed the Commission and requested that the 10 foot
easement indicated on the tract map be left for parking purposes.
There being no other comment, the
hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5829
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The Tentative Map received January 15, 1965, shall be the
approved layout.
2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void
unless UV #782 is approved by the City Council.
3. Lots 1 through 10 shall be sold in fee to owners of
Assessor's Parcels 1 through 10, Tract 21.
4. All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable
shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
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USE VAIIANCE NO 782 - Continued
An., licant : IIunti.npcon Harbour Cori) ,
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 Staff Report was read by the
Deputy Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Martin Fenton, representing Huntington
Harbour Corp., addressed the Commission and offered to answer
questions.
There being no other comment, the
hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO 782
TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. Lots 1 through 10 shall be sold in fee to owners of
Assessors Parcels 1 through 10,,Tract 21.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, -Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
TLN'_CATIVE TI:(1CT MAP NO 5791 - ::ontinucd
Number of Lots: 12G Subdivider: Luxury homes, Inc,
Total Acreage: 43 Engineer: Voorhei_s-Tr.indle-Nelson,
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 60 day continuance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED
BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5791 TO MARCH 16,
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.
ZOLZiJ CASE- NO 503
AMlicant : Jeane Brothers
Change of Zone from R-A-O Residential
Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence, District
and C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions.
Located at the southwest corner of Brookhurst Street and
Atlanta Avenue and legally described as follows: From R-A-O
to R-1: The NE4, NE4, Section 18-6-10; Excepting therefrom
the north 200 feet of the east 210 feet. From R-A-O to C-2:
The north 200 feet of the east 210 feet of the NE4, NE4, Section
18-6-10.
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The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment,.it was closed.
The Deputy Secretary informed
the Commission that this zone change is routine and it is in
conformance with Tentative Tract No 5841 previously approved
by the Commission.
1"ESOLUTION_NO 503 A Resolution of the City Planning Com-
mission Recommending Approval of Zone
Case No 503 to the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY
AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 503 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 503 to THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. This is a routine change of zone to conform- to the
Master Plan of Land Use.
2. There is an approved tentative map on the subject property
for single family homes and for a commercial parcel.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
7HE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
rcNl: CASE NO 504
%-2Lj icant : Theo. J. Bose
Change of Zone from R-4-X
Suburban Residential District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
District with setback provisions. Located on the south side
of Liberty Street, 162 feet west of Beach Boulevard and legally
described as the NZ of Lot 18, Tract 411.
The Staff Report was read by
the Deputy Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Theodore Bose, applicant,
addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
The Deputy Secretary pointed
out to the Commission that the subject property has three
detached units on it and property immediately across the street
and west along both sides of Liberty Street is used essentially
for singia- family and two family purposes.
It was notedthat if commercial
development takes place on said property, all vehicular access
will be from Liberty Street which is a substandard residential
street.
discussion.
The Commission held a lengthy
RESOLUTION NO 504 A 1-,esolution of the City Planning Com-
mission ].recommending Approval of done
Case No 504 to the City Council,
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 504 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 504 TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Letson, Miller, Larkin, Worthy.
NOES: Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman.
ABSENT: None.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
ZONE; CASE NO 498
Initiated bar ?:csolui:i on of Intent
Change of Zone and Prezone from R-1
Single Family Residence District to R-2 Two Family Residence
District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District
and from County Al General Agricultural, AR Agricultural
Residential and R4 Suburban Residential to City R-2 Two Family
Residence District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence
District on property situated generally south of Heil Avenue,
north of Los Patos Avenue, west of Bolsa Chica Street and
east of Algonquin Street. Lengthy legal description on file
in the Planning Department Office.
The Chairman announced that the Com-
mission would consider any statements made pertaining to this
proposal and to Zone Case 499.
Richard Harlow, Planning Technician,
presented maps showing existing zoning, existing land use and
the proposed changes in zoning and changes in the -Master Plan
of Land Use on property generally located south -of Heil Avenue,
north of Los Patos Avenue, west of•Bolsa Chica Street and
east of Algonquin Street.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
The following property owners addressed
the Commission and spoke in favor of an R-3 zone: Kent Wilson,
5350 La Pasado, Long Beach; Clifford Evans, 221 8th Street,
Sunset Beach; J. Peltri, 9281 Bay Boulevard, Seal Beach; Jim
Bentson, 131 Main Street, Seal Beach; Harry Nelson, 4501
Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach; E. Loder, 321 Bay Boulevard,
Seal Beach; Carl Newman, 17171 Sandra Lee, Sunset Heights;
Dick LaRue, 17971 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach.
The following property owners addressed
the Commission and spoke in favor of an R-1 Zone: John Olson,
213 East Ramona Road, Alhambra, California; Mrs. Roberts, 119
5th Street, Seal Beach; Gerald Jones, 17171 Sims Street;
property owner of 17061 Sandra Lee; Chester Osgood, 4592 Orion
Street; and Mrs. Daniel, 17201 Sandra Lee.
Gerald Jones, 17171 Sims Street,
submitted 6 letters and 13 postcards of property owners
requesting that the existing R-1 zone remains in Blocks L, M,
J and K.
There being no other comment, the
hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held at length.
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to delete for
further study, Blocks J and K. Tract 349, and Blocks L amd M,
Tract 475, also that portion of Lotl, Block 17, Tract 86, lying
southeasterly of the centerline of Warner Avenue and also the
property situated easterly of the intersection of Warner Avenue
and Los Patos Avenue.
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RESOLUTION NO 498 A Resolution' of the City Planning Commis-
sion Recommendinc; Approval of a portion
of Lone Case No 498 for an R-2 and R-3
to the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 498 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF ZONE CASE NO 498 FOR AN R-2 AND R-3
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: .
1. The area is being annexed to the City of Huntington Beach.
2. A plan for development of this area is necessary to provide
for orderly development.
3. Rezoning of this area is a step toward implementing the
plan for development.
4. Establishment of zoning is necessary to provide accurate
information upon which investments can be made.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY
CRABB AND.SECONDED BY WORTHY TO -INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO MAKE
FURTHER STUDIES OF BLOCKS J. K, TRACT 349, BLOCKS L AND M,
TRACT 475, ALSO THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 17, TRACT 86,
LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF WARNER AVENUE
AND ALSO THE PROPERTY SITUATED EASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION'
OF WARNER AVENUE AND LOS PATOS AVENUE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
ZONE CASTE NO 4.99
1nitiated by Resolution of Inteni
Proposed amendment to the
Master Plan of Land Use, Study Area III, as it affects the
area bounded +by Heil Avenue, Los Patos Avenue, Algonquin
Street and Bolsa Chica Street.
RESOLUTION NO 499 A Resolution of the City Planning Com-mission I:ecommending Approval of Zone
Case No 499.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 499 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 499, AN AMENDMENT -TO THE MASTER PLAN
OF IA ND USE, STUDY AREA III, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BLOCKS
J AND K. TRACT 349, AND BLOCKS L AND M, TRACT 475, ALSO THAT
PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 173 TRACT 86, LYING SOUTHEASTERLY
OF THE CENTERLINE OF WARNER AVENUE AND ALSO THE PROPERTY
SITUATED EASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF WARNER AVENUE AND
LOS PATOS AVENUE TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
RECESS CALLED Chairman Kaufman called -a recess
of the Commission at 9 : 20 P.M.
COI1'jSSI0N RiECONVE N1.ED Commission was reconvened at
9:37 P.M. by the Chairman.
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USE PERMIT NO 267
Applicant: K. P. Hopkins
To allow the construction and operation
of a coin operated car wash in the C-4 Highway.Commercial
District. Located on the north side of Adams Avenue 220 feet
west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as being the east
20 feet of Block 1707 and the west 80.feet of Block 1708, East
Side Villa Tract, extending north from the centerline of Adams
Avenue a distance of 195 feet.
The Deputy Secretary read a letter
submitted, by the City Attorney.
Deputy Secretary.
The Staff Report was read by the
The hearing was opened to the audience.
The applicant addressed the Commission
and explained the proposal.
There being no other comment, the
hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 267 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Adams Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City
Standards.
2. Street trees and street lights shall be installed to
Department of Public Works Standards.
3. A water system shall be installed to Department of Public
Works Standards,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
-ABSENT: None,
A'STAINED:,' '1Mil.1er,P
The Motion Carried.
USE VARIANCE NO 788
Applicant: Huntington Driftwood, Inc.
To allow the construction of two signs
exceeding the size permitted in the R-5-0 Professional, Motel
and Trailer Park District. Generally located on the north side
of Highway 1 and west of Beach Boulevard and legally described
as a portion of Section 1476-11. Further legal description
on file in the Planning Department Office.
Deputy Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the
The hearing was opened to the
audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND
SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 788 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. Sign "Ell shall be located southerly of its indicated site,
near the "Proposed Driving Range". Said sign shall be
located in a manner which does not invade the privacy of the
mobile home park and does not create undue glare on sur-
rounding uses of property.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO 790
Ap-plicant: Richard L. Covey_
.To allow the construction of
a room addition 18 feet wide to encroach to within 10 feet
of the rear property line on a 60 foot wide lot in the R-1
Single Family Residence District. Located'on the north side
of Down Drive, approximately 130 feet east of Toway-Lane and
legally described as Lot 44, Tract 4275.
The hearing was opened to
the audience; there being no comment, it was closed.
The Deputy Secretary informed
the Commission that With the proposed addition a rear yard
having dimensions of 37 feet by 30 feet and an area exceeding
1100 square feet will remain.
A MOTION WAS NA DE BY WORTHY
AND SECONDED BY CRABB-TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 790.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO 791•
Applicant: Norman Wells
To allow an attached garage
to encroach to within 14 feet of the front property line in
deviation to the 22 feet required in the R-3-O'Limited
Multiple,Family Residence 'District. Located 100 feet north-
westerly of the intersection of Orange Avenue and -7th Street
and legally described as Lot 9 and the SIly 12.5 feet,of
Lot 11, Block 407, Huntington Beach, Main Street Section.
The hearing was opened to
the audience.
It was pointed out that the
applicant was ill and unable to attend the meeting. The
Commission asked -if there were any objections to continuing
the matter for two weeks.
Mr. Lloy, 404 llth Street,
addressed the Commis.,sion and agreed to a continuance. -
There bd;ing no further comment,"
the hearing was closed.
- A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER
AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON AV #791
TO FEBRUARY 2, 1965.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None'.
ABSENT:. None;..
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a letter,
submitted by Kenneth Carlson, re-
questing a one. year extension -on .Tract No -5331. -Also a
letter was read by the Deputy Secretary submitted by the Ocean
View School District requesting that the subdivider of Tract
No 5331 be required to provide a pedestrian walkway between
Lots 12 and 13.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME
FOR TRACT NO 5331 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS: ;
1. The revised Tentative Map dated January 24, 1964, shall
be the approved -layout.
2. 11H11 Avenue shall be widened to a 30 foot half street.
3. A 6 foot masonry wall shall be constructed along the
northerly side of the Flood Control Channel along Slater
.Avenue.
4. The East Garden Grove - Wintersburg Channel shall be fenced
to Flood Control District Standards.
5. A petition for rezoning for the intended use of the southerly
portion of the tract shall be filed approximately at the
time of recording a final map.
6. A pedestrian walkway shall be provided between lots 12
and 13. Said walkway shall be improved'to Department of
Public Works Standards.
7. All standard subdivision requirements shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson,. Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a letter
submitted by Guy Cherry, 333 East
17th Street, Costa Mesa,,Calif ornia, requesting that the
Planning Commission reconsiderConditi,on #9 of Use Permit # 266
which states, "The driveway along the east and south property
lines shall be a minimum of 25 feet wide." Mr. Cherry re-
quested the condition be amended to read, "The driveway along
the east and south property lines shall be a minimum.of 20
feet wide."
The Commission considered the request
and it was their unanimous recommendation that said request
be denied in view of the fact that the Fire Department had
not agreed to the reduction in driveway width.
DISCUSSION: USE VARIANCE NO 752 - Decon Corporation
The Deputy Secretary presented Use
Variance No 752 regarding the height of screening, landscaping
or fencing in the front yard setback to the Commission.
The Commission reviewed the plan and
it was their unanimous decision to givb`.furtherstudy.to the
height of fences or screening in the front yard setback.
COMMUNICATION: The Deputy Secretary read a letter
submitted by Roger Watson, president
of Scottco, Inc., and another submitted by R. L. Stuckey,
engineer for Scottco, Inc., requesting a one year extension
on Tract No 5494.
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The Deputy Secretary informed
the Commission that further study should be made and recommended
that the Tract be continued to, -January 26, 19650
A MOTION WAS -'MADE BY. BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY LETS -ON TO CONTINUE THE -BEARING ON TRACT NO 5494 TO
JANUARY 26, 1965.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: Richard Harlow, Planning
Technician, informed the
Commission that a conflicting provision existed in.the
Conditions of Approval for Division of Land No 239. He
pointed out to the Commission that the required rear yard
setback in the C-4 zone is 5.feet when the permitted use -does
not abut an R-1 zone and a 15 foot rear yard had been required
as a condition of approval.
'It' was the consensus of the
Commission to -amend the previously approved Condition #5 to
read "A rear yard of 5 feet shall be provided."
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONER BAZIL Commissioner Bazil gave a
progress report on. the Capital
Improvements Program of the City Library. He stated that
Walter Johnson, City Librarian, advocated the need for a major
central library with three book -mobil units. Commissioner
Bazil stated that an expansion program is urgently needed.
CIIAIRMAN KAUFMAN
Bazil and Larkin.
Chairman Kaufman expressed
his appreciation to Commissioners
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The Deputy Secretary dis-
tributed copies of the
Capital Improvements Program submitted by the following de-
partments: Water, Public Works, Fire, Recreation, City Clerk,
Administration and Purchasing.
Chairman'Kaufman appointed
the following Commissioners as a Committee to work with said
departments:
Water Department - Kaufman, Worthy.
Public Works Dept. - Kaufman, Bazil, Crabb
Fire Department - Crabb, Worthy
Recreation Department - Bazil, Larkin
Administration, City Clerk. and
Purchasing Depts. - Kaufman
Kenneth A. Reynolds
Deputy ,Secretary
THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS,
THE .MEETING ADJOURNED.
Hen-Y Kaufman U
Chairman
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