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Home My WebLink About1965-02-02131 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chamber, Huntington Beach, TUESDAY , F EBRUARY 2, 1965 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Civic Center California Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. None. TENTATIVE TRACE MAP NO 5424 Number of Lots: 190 Subdivider: Dutch Maven Homes Total Acreage: 4.0 Engineer: Millet, King & Assoc. Located at the northeast corner of Bushard Street and Banning Avenue and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the SW4, SE4, Section 18-6-10. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by the subdivider requesting a two week continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETS'ON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE'THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5424 TO FEBRUARY 16, 1965. ,.:ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:. Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE, NO 505 Initiated by Resolution of Intent Change of Zone from A-1-X General Agricultural District andfrom R-4-X Suburban Residential District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No 668 to RA Resi- dential Agricultural District, R-A-O Residential Agricultural District combined with oil, R-1 Single Family Residence District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District with set- back provisions on certain properties located within the City of Huntington Beach generally south of Edinger Avenue, north of Clay Avenue, east of Bolsa Chica Street and west of Newland Street. Lengthy legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Deputy Secretary read a communi- cation submitted by Margueritte Dankers endorsing the proposed change of zone. Richard Harlow, Planning Technician, gave a brief resume of the proposed zone change. He pointed out that the primary reason for a change was to apply city' zones to property involved thereby eliminating interim county zoning which was adopted seven years ago. He further explained the various zone designations. The hearing was opened to the audience., Richard Hearons, 18412 Patterson Way, addressed the Commission and suggested that the zone on his property be changed to R-2. -1- 2/2/65 132 Page #2 , Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 The following property owners addressed the Commission and questioned the status of their property: Guy Duckworth, 1006 West Grant Street, Corona; Bruce Elsworth, 18792 Stuart Street; and Tom King, 7841 Taylor Avenue. Mr. John Thomas, adjacent property owner,addressed the Commission and requested that his property remain in the existing M-1 zone. Chairman Kaufman informed Mr. Thomas that his property is not affected by the proposed change of zone. the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO 505 There being no other comment, A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 505 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LETSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 505 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 505 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The adoption of this proposal will eliminate conflicts between hold -over County zones and the adopted Master Plan of Land Use- 2. The adoption of this proposal will put these areas into a City zoning more in line with the existing and proposed uses in these areas. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO 789 Applicant: Henry Bruderlin Kaufman, Worthy, Miller; Larkin. To allow the construction of a 52.8 sq. ft. sign in deviation to the maximum 100 sq. ft. for the entire frontage in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located on the west side of Bolsa Chica Street and legally described as being 590 feet north of the south line of the SE4, NE4, Section 20-5-11 and 60 feet west.of,the east line of the,SE4, NE4, Section 20-5-11-. 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. Mr. Harold, 16369 Bolsa Chica Street, addressed the Commission and stated he would operate the liquor store within the shopping center and the sign is an essential part of his business. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 789 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: R 1. The total,sign.area shall not exceed 160 square feet. -2- 2/2/65 Page #3, Minutes: li. B. Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, 'Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE-VARIANCL NO 792 Applicant: Frank L. Arterberry To allow the establishment of an oil field pipe salvage yard in the A-1-X General Agricultural District. Located on the west side of Crystal Street and approxi- mately 300 feet north of Clay Avenue and legally described as Lot 23, Block C. Garf ield,Street Addition. +. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. 1, ,• . 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 APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 792 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Seven off-street parking spaces shall be provided. Said off-street parking shall conform to Planning Qommission Standards. 2. The off-street parking area shall be paved to. Building .Department Standards. 1 3. A six foot high chain link fence shall be provided along all property lines., 4. Use Variance No 792 shall become null and void February 2, .1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, .Miller,- Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 793 Anp,licant: W. E . Nicolai , To allow the construction of a pro- fessinnal office building in:the R-2.Two Family -Residence District. Located on the north side of Garfield Avenue and '225 feet west of Florida Street and legally described as,the west 75_feet- of. Lot 14, Block G, Tract 7, and the east 15 feet of the south 150 feet of Lot 13, Block G, Tract 7 for driveway only. Report._ The Deputy Secretary read the Staff The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 793 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: . 1. Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 2. Street trees and street lights shall be installed along Garfield Avenue to Public Works Standards. -3- 2/2/65 134: Page I#K, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, - February 2, 1965 3. A six foot high block wall shall be provided along the north and east property lines. Said wall shall be re- duced to 42 inches within the 15 ft. front yard setback. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VAIIANCE NO 794 - Applicant: Deane Brothers Topermit an amendment to Use Variance 784 to include additional property. Located 1320 feet south of Atlanta Avenue, west of Brookhurst Street and legally described as the south 41.75 feet of theNE4;- NE4, - Section 18-6-10. Further information on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, it was closed. The Deputy Secretary informed the Commission that this application has been filed to correct an error in legal description. He stated that the property involved is 41.75 feet wide by 1320 feet long and the Staff recommends favorable action because approval will couple this strip of land to the remainder of the Quarter Section and at the same time couple,it with Use Variance No 784 which was recently approved. A MOTION"WAS MADE BY WORTHY• AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 794. ROLL CALL VOTE: ' ' AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE ,MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 795 Applicant: Dr. Wm. A. Bumstead To allow the construction of an animal hospital in the M-1 Light Industrial District. Located at the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Palmdale Street and legally described as'Lots 1'and 2, Block B, Town of Wintersburg, , to,gether with' the N' ly one-half of the alley adjoining said Lots'l and 2 on -`the south (vacated and abandoned). The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by the Southwest Baptist Church and a petition signed by nine property owners which endorsed the proposed project. by the Deputy Secretary. the audience. The Staff Report was read The hearing was opened to Dr. Bumstead, 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. -4- 2/2/65 135 Page #5, Minutes: H.. B. Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 'A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE'VARIANCE NO795 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Warner Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. :. 2. Full street improvements including street trees and street lights shall be installed along Warner Avenue and Palmdale Street to Department of Public Works Standards. 3. A six foot concrete block wall shall' be coristructed `along . the south property line. 4. Drainage fees shall be paid. 5. There shall be no outside kennel runs. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin. NOES None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: Worthy. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO 797 Applicant: Brown-Zinngrabe To allow the expansion of an existingg convalescent hospital by constructing the'following: (1) A NO bed geriatric facility, (2)..a 100 bed two story senior citizens, home, (3) an addition to the existing convalescent home for storage, (4) an,,addition to the existin kitchen. Located between Delaware Street and Stang Lane Florida Street) and approximately 750 feet north of Garfield Avenue in the R-2 Two Eamily Residence District and legally described as the NZ of Lot 9, Block G, Tract 7; Lot 7, B1ock•G, Tract 7; and the S2 of Lot 6, Block G. Tract 7. The Deputy Secretary read a communi- cation submitted by the applicant clarifying the reasons for his request. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Zinngrabe, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other- comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that an off-street parking layout plan should be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL• AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 797 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Two off-street parking layouts shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. One layout shall provide one parking space for each 12 beds. The second layout shall provide off-street packing for a minimum of 180 automobiles. The second layout may be utilized. If, however,-180 off- street parking spaces proves .inadequate, the first layout or a parking ratio of one space for each 12 beds shall be enforced. -5- -2/2/65 136 Page #6, Minutes: II. B. Planning Commission,- February 2, 1965 2. The water system shall be constructed to Department of Public Works and Fire Department Standards. 3. Stang Lane shall be improved to City Standards. 4. Street trees and street lights shall be provided -along, Delaware Street and Stang Lane to Department of Public Works Standards. .5. Drainage shall be approved by Department of Public Works. 6. A six foot block wall shall ,be constructed along all, -interior property lines. Said wall shall, be reduced to ,42 inches within the front 15 foot setback on both Delaware Street and Stang Lane. , 7. Five percent of th,e parking lot shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. ROLL CALL VOTE: , AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller., ,Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE ND 799 Applicant: Meath & Co., Inc. To allow the construction of a sign exceeding the height limit permitted in the C-4 Highway Commercial, District. Located at the, southwest_ corner of Hamilton Avenue and Brookhurst Street and legally described as the North 200.00 feet of the East 210.00 feet of the SEA, Section 18-6-10. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary., the audience. The hearing was opened to Eugene Briesemeister, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he had no objections -to the condition suggested by the Staff. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -,A MOTION WAS . MADE BY .WORTHY . . AND SECONDED BY'CLETSON'TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 799 WITH THE FO LLOWI NG CONDITION: 1. The sign shall not exceed 50 feet in height. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:, Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 268 Applicant: Dr. Gene L. Shores To allow the operation -of a pet clinic 'in an existing building. 'Located on the •west -side of Beach Boulevard, 528 feet north of Garfield Avenue in the C-4 Highway Commercial- District. Legally described as the NIly 50 feet of Lot 15, Block H, Tract ,7. -6- 2/2/65 137 Wage #7, Minutes: 11. B: Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 The Deputy Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dr. Shores, applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was, closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 268 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach, Boulevard shall be' improved to State and City Standards. 2. Street trees and street lights shall -be installed to Department of Public Works Standards. 3. A six foot. concrete block wall shall be constructed along the west property line, 4. All required off-street parking shall be to Planning Commission Standards. 5. All structures shall meet requirements of Fire Zone 2. 6. There shall be no outside kennel runs. 7. Use Permit No 268 shall expire February 2,'1968. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:. Crabb, Letson, Kaufman, Miller, -Larkin. NOES: Bazil, Worthy. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 796 Applicant: Mrs. Ralph Rigs To.allow an addition to an existing dwelling having a 4 foot side yard in deviation to the required 5 feet in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the east -side of Park Street - 250 feet north of Springfield Street and legally described.as the north one-half of Lot 6, Block 1802, Tract 12-. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Verle Cowling, 1828 Park Street, addressed the Commission and requested that no windows be allowed on the north side of the proposed addition. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was the consensus that the subject request was a permitted use in this area until a few months ago and said request will not be detrimental to the surrounding area. A MOTION WAS MADE•BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 796. -7- 2/2/65 Page #8, Minutes: K. B. Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 ROLL CALL, VOTE : - - AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazi 1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 798. Applicant: T. L. Leach To allow the construction of a two story addition to a single family home to encroach to within 6 feet of the rear property line in deviation to the required 15 ft. rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residence District.' Located on''the west side of Newland Street and approximately 434, feet •north 'of Slater Avenue and legally described as Lot 216, Tract 4009. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant addressed the, Commission and stated his reasons for the request. ,There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Deputy- Secretary'in- formed the Commission that with the proposed addition an open rear yard of 713 square feet and a patio area of 312,square feet wi 11 remain. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE AREA-VARIANCE-798. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson,Bazil, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 800 Applicant: Deane Brothers Kaufman,'Worthy,.Miller;'Larkin'. Toµa llow attached and de- tached garages to;setback 10 feet from the ultimate right -'of - way in deviation.to the required 22 feet setback entered directly f rom a street in .the 'R-A-O. Residential Agricultural District;. Located at the southwest' corner of Brookhurst Street and Atlanta Avenue and legally described as' the NE4, NE4, Section 18-6-10; Excepting therefrom the North 200 feet of the East 210 feet. The Deputy Secretary read a 'letter submitted -by.'the applicant • stating their reasons for the request.. The, Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. , .- the audience. The hearing was opened to John McGetrick, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions regarding the request. -8-- 2/2/65 13� Page #9, Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 .There being no other comment, the hearing, was closed. It was noted that there are. ,two main problems connected with the subject request. Automobiles will block. -the sidewalk because of the short drive approach and a driver backing out of his garage will have limited visibility and reduced time to react to pedestrian traffic. A MOTION WAS MADE BYo CRABB AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO 800 FOR THE ABOVE REASONS. ROLL CALLi,"- VOTE : AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION .CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 791 - Continued Applicant: Norman Wells To allow an attached garage to en- croach to within 14- feet of -the front property line in deviation to the 22 feet required in the R-3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located 100 feet northwesterly 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. Chairman Kaufman informed the Com- mission that Commissioner Bazil would abstain from any discussion and from voting on said matter. The hearing was opened to the audience. Norman Wells, applicant,. -addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request: There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was the consensus to continte the hearing until after discussion of "R" zoning as it -pertains to lots in the down- town area. — A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED. BY'.MILLER;TO"CONTINUE.THE HEARING UNTIL LATER -ON THE AGENDA'. . ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: Bazil. THE MOTION CARRIED. RECL:SS CALLED Chairman Kaufman called a recess of the Commission at 8:55 P.M. . COMMISSION RECONVENED- The Commission was reconvened at-,9:12 P.M. by the Chairman. DISCUSSION: .RE:- BONING OF DOWNTOWN AREA The`Commission held a lengthy dis- cussion' regarding zoning 'in 'the downtown area. -9- 2/2/65 Page #10, Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission, February 2, 1965 . . � I I Norman Wells addressed the Commission and stated that there iswa hardship on lots with less than 50 foot frontage. He objected to the required 22 foot setback on -garages directly entered from a street. Mr. Dexter Whitfield, 417 6th Street, addressed the Commission andstated that he is the owner of three,lots in the area and hopes to develop his property to its best use with setbacks less than those pimently required. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Commission to consider each case by variance. PUBLIC HEARING RE -OPENED AREA VARIANCE NO 791 A Applicant: Norman hells The -.Chairman reopened -the hearing to the audience. Norman Wells, applicant, addressed the -,Commission and explained his reasons for the request. There being no othe r comment, the hearing,was;clo'sed-. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LETSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 791 FOR THE FOLLOW[,NG REASON: 1. The subject request is- a hardship due .to the lot size. ROLL CALL VOTE: ACE S: - Miller, Letson,. Worthy; Larkin. NOES: Crabb, Kaufman. ; ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: Bazi1 THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The,,Deputy Secretary asked ._ for a Planning Commission interpretation as to whether or not a mortuary would beacon sidered a permitted use in the C-4 Highway Commercial -District. After considerable discussion, it was decided that a,policy should�,be•established'whereby mortuaries would be a permitted use in the C-4 zone as a - professional use. A. MOTION WAS MADE BY TnpRTHY i AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ESTABLISH A POLICY PERMITTING MORTUARIES IN THE C-4 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.- i ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: The Deputy Secretary distributed ` copies of the Capital Improve- ments Program submitted by the Building and Planning Departments. Chairman Kaufman appointed the following Commissioners-as'a Committee to work with said departments: Building Department - Larkin, Worthy. Planning Department - Kaufman, Bazi 1. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED Kenneth A. Reyno s Henry Kau man Deputy Secretary -10- Chairman . 9- 9 /ti �