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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-02-16141 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1965 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Letson, Bazi1, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kaufman. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of January 19, 26, and February 2, 1965, as corrected, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5500, The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by John King, Jr., engineer for S.P.I. Development Corp., requesting a one year extension of time in which to record the final map of Tract 5500. 4 The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary, The hearing was opened to the audience. Stuart Bowey, Corona Del - Mar, addressed the Commission and objected to condition #3 regarding the dedication and improvement along the parcel designated "Not a Part of this Subdivision". There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE .BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TRACT NO 5500 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Disposal of runoff water shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works. 2. Avenue "B" shall contain an additional lane of paving along the school site. 3. Warner Avenue and Springdale Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards along the parcel designated "Not�a Part of this Subdivision" by the developer or a letter shall be submitted from the Oil Company, owners of parcel designated "Not a Part of this Subdivision" agreeing to dedicate and improve said parcel to City Standards. 4. A street connection between Avenues "A" and "B" shall be made through lots 36 and 37. Said street shall be a minimum of 40 feet in width and meet the approval of the Department of Public Works. 5. The alley located between Warner Avenue and Avenue "A" shall be provided with a standard turn -around at the east end of said alley. -1- 2/16/65 142 Page #2, Minutes: Ii. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 6. A petition to rezone Lots 37 through 46 to an R-1 Zone shall be filed with the Planning Department prior to final record- ation of said tract. 7. All standard subdivision requirements shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5424.- Continued Number of Lots: 190 Subdivider: Dutch Haven Home s , Total Acreage: 40 Engineer: Millet, King and 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 Millet, King and Assoc.3 engineers for the subdivider, requesting a 2 week continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TRACT NO 5424 TO MARCH Z, 1965; AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 506 Applicant: M. V. Tambolleo Change of Zone -from A-1-X General Agricultural District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. Located on'the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 200 feet west of Beach Boulevard and legally described as Lots 119, 120, 121, 122, 143, 144, 145 and 146, Block B, Tract 194; and Lots 118,-143, 144 and 169, Block A, Tract 194. The Staff. Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience; there being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission noted that the property included in this zone change is indicated for commercial development on the Master Plan of Land Use. RESOLUTION NO 506 A Resolution of the City Planning Com- mission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No 506 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 506 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 506 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The Master Plan of, Land Use has this area designated for commercial development. -2- 2/16/65 143 Page #3, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb,•Letson, Bazil, NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Worthy, Miller, Larkin. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO STUDY THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR FUTURE COMMERCIAL ZONING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 269 Applicant: Euclid Street Baptist Mission Committee To allow the construction of a church and sunday school rooms for approximately 150 persons and to allow future development of proposed structures as needed in the R-4-X Suburban Residential District. Located on the north side of Ellis Avenue approximately 660 feet east of Beach Boulevard and legally described as the South 3/4 of the SE4 SW4, NW4, Section 36-5-11; Excepting therefrom the Elly 432.00 feet and also excepting the NIly 195.00 feet of the Wily 100.00 feet therefrom. The Deputy Secretary read the -Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bryan L. Crow, Pastor of the Baptist Church, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request, There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 269 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Ellis and La Palma Avenues shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 2. Street trees and street lights shall be installed on both Ellis and La Palma Avenues to Department of Public Works Standards. 3. Drainage fees shall be paid. 4. Off-street parking and landscaping shall be provided as required by Section 9201.35 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. A 6 foot concrete block wall shall be constructed along the east, north and west property lines. Said walls shall not exceed 42 inches in the front yard setback on both Ellis and La Palma Avenues. 6. Approval of Use Permit #269 shall be for the plot plan dated February 8, 1965. Prior to constructinn'of any additional facilities a new plot plan shall he submitted for Planning Commission approval. Said plot plan shall include widening of the 20 foot drive to 25 feet on Ellis Avenue. -3- 2/16/65 'Vige #4, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ` ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCES NO 801 Applicant: Grover Collins To allow drilling and re - drilling of a well and to allow the use of subject property as a drill site to drill one or more wells to adjoining property. Located on the°east side of Algonquin Street between Heil Avenue and Pearce Street in the R-1 Single Family Residence District and legally described as Lots 13, 15, 17 and 19, Block A, Tract 349. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by.Earl W. Gilliam, 411 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, endorsing the proposed drilling site. the Deputy Secretary. audience. The Staff Report was read by The hearing was opened to the The following property owners addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance: John Tarpley, 12502 Jane Drive, Garden Grove; Mrs. J. C. Moore, 16692 Algonquin Street; and George McCracken, 17659 Jacquelyn Lane. John Richardson, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO 801 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Algonquin Street and Prairie Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 1 2. Street trees and street lights shall be installed to Department of Public Works Standards. 3. Drainage fees shall be paid. 4. All improvements shall meet provisions of the Fire Prevention Code. 5. By February 16, 1967, all oil activities shall meet provisions of the 1101" Combining Oil District. 6. Storage tanks shall not exceed 8 feet in height and all pro- duction equipuent shall be, 6 feet or less in height. 7. All well -head equipment shall be below ground and -electrically powered. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy,'Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 2/16/65 145 Page #5, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 USE VARIANCE NO 802 Applicant: Carpenters Local Union #1453 To allow the construction of an office and assembly building in the R-A-O Residential Agricul- tural District. Located on the south side of Atlanta Avenue and 1600 feet east of Beach Boulevard and legally described as Lot 3, Tract No 811. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Ronald Foell, Vice -President of Security Fore Corporation, opposing the subject variance, The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Gray, representing the architect, addressed the Commission and explained the buildings' archi- tectural features. He stated that the proposed building will consist mainly of an office area and an assembly hall. John Banks, attorney, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission -and stated that the proposed building is not comparable to other commercial developments and should not be detrimental to surrounding area. He stated that the property was purchased exclusively for the - proposed project and the applicants were not aware that zoning had since been charms d. Margaret Shupe, 501 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. Also objecting were Bob Peterson of Pacific Sands; and Rita Farnon, 12076 Guerin Street, Studio City, California. Peter Tornay, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposal. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. It,was noted that the property in the immediate" vicinity and on the south side of Atlanta Avenue is zoned R-3 and R-4. Property across the street is zoned R-1. The Deputy Secretary pointed out to the Commission that the Master Plan of Land Use designates a medium density use or an R-2 or R-3 zone on the subject°parcel. It was the consensus .that the proposed use does not conform to the Master Plan of Land Use and it does not fall within the permitted uses of an R-2 and R-3 zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO 802. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: Crabb. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 2/16/65 146 Page #6, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission., February 16, 1965 USE VARIANCE NO 805 Applicant: Ernest J. White To allow a building to be used for transmission service in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approxi- mately 132 feet north of Slater Avenue and legally described as the North 132 feet of the South 264 feet of the E , SE4y SEk, NE'k, Section 26-5-11. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary, The hearing was opened to the audience. Ernest White, applicant, addressed the Commission, gave his reasons for the request and agreed to a one year time limit. the hearing was closed: There being,no other comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE -VARIANCE NO 805 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Use Variance No,805 shall become null and void February 16, 1966. 2. The building shall meet all provisions of Fire Zone #2. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:' Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 803 Applicant: Mark Ramsey To allow an attached garage to setback 16 feet from ultimate right-of-way in deviation to the required 20 foot setback entered directly from a street in the, R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the southerly side of Sirius Drive between Bolero and Baruna Lanes, Huntington Harbour, and legally described as Lot 26, Tract 5264. F the Deputy"Secretary. audience. addressed the Commission and the hearing was closed. The Staff Report was, read by The hearing was opened to the Mark Ramsey, applicant, gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 803 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Provide two off-street parking spaces with a -minimum setback of 20 feet in front of the garage. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kauf man . THE MOTION CARRIED. -6- 2/16/65 Page #7, Minutes: H_. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 147 AREA VARIANCE NO 804 Applicant: Uecon Corporation To allow the construction of a temporary subdivision directional sign to be located in the front yard setback in deviation to the required 50 foot front yard setback in the C-2 Community Business District. Located approximately 1700 feet northwesterly of Anderson Street and on the north side of Highway 1. Lengthy legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Deputy Secretary read the Staff _Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Charles Rusk, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS,MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO 804 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall take out a building permit and post a bond guaranteeing removal of the sign. 2. Area Variance 804 shall become null and void February 16, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None, ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO 806 Applicant: Harold Barnard To allow a 5 foot rear yard setback in deviation to the required 10 foot in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and to allow a 24 foot turning radius for 3 carports and a 202 foot turning radius for 1 carport in deviation to the required 25 ft. Located on the east side of Huntington Street and 54 feet north of Chicage Avenue and legally described as Lots,17 and 18,-B1ock 303, Vista Del Mar Tract. The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Nova H. Kimzey, 305 California Street, stating her opposition to the subject variance. The Staff Report was read by the Deputy Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. James Clark, representing the appli- cant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Miss Nova Kimzey, 305 California Street, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -7- 2/16/65 Page #8, Minutes: -II. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 It was noted that the plot plan was unclear and further information was required prior to Commission action. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE'THE HEARING ON AREA VARIANCE NO 806 TO MARCH 2, 1965) TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO SUBMIT A MORE PRECISE PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL- VOTE : AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - VICE-CHAIRMAN LETSON The Deputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Vice -Chairman Harry Letson resigning his position as Commissioner of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission effective February 16, 1965. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN HARRY LETSON WITH REGRETS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. ABSTAINED: Letson. THE MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO VICE-CHAIRMAN HARRY LETSON Commissioner C. R. Miller read a resolution of the City Planning Commissinn expressing their appreciation to Vice -Chairman Letson for -his services to the City of Huntington Beach. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO ADOPT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION -TO VICE-CHAIRMAN HARRY LETSON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Bazil, Worthy, Miller,'Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. ABSTAINED:. 'Letson. THE RESOLUTION-WAS.,ADOPTED. RECESS CALLED COMMISSION RECONVENED DIVISION OF LAND NO 244 Applicant : Decon Corporation Vice -Chairman Letson called a recess of the Commission at 9:35 P.M. Commission was reconvened at 9:47 P.M. by the Vice - Chairman. To allow the Division of Land into two separate parcels. Located on the northerly side of Highway 1, being at the intersection of extension of the centerlireof Anderson Street and the northerly line of Highway 1. The Staff Report was read by, the Deputy Secretary. -8- 2/16/65 149 Page #9, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965' 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 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO 244 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Highway 1 shall be dedicated andfully improved to City and State Standards. 2. A domestic water system shall be installed. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4�. Street lighting shall be provided to City Standards. 5. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 6. Preliminary° and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. Division of Land No 244 shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. LETTER OF INTERPRETATION, TheDeputy Secretary read a letter submitted by Gene Ayers, LaRue Realty Corporation, requesting an interpretation as to whether or not a small reupholstering business would be a permitted use in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. It was the consensus that said use should be permitted in the C-1 District. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE DEPUTY 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy', Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. LETTER OF INTERPRETATION The Deputy Secretary'read a letter submitted by Ronnie L. Clark, requesting an interpretation as to whether or not an automotive brake and tune-up shop with no major automotive repairs would be a permitted use in the C-1 zone: It was the consensus that said use should be permitted in the C-1 Zone. -9- 2/16/65 r 1.50 Pace # 10, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE DEPUTY 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Lark in. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. BY-LAWS BOARD OF" ZONING ADJUSTMENTS The Deputy Secretary distri- buted copies of the Board of Zoning Adjustments By -Laws and recommended that they be transmitted to the City Council for review and action. " A MOTION WAS MADE BY 'CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS' BY-LAWS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy' Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. , ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW LIST FOR DIVISIONS OF LAND The Deputy Secretary presented a review list for divisions of land to theCommissiori. The Commission reviewed the suggested conditions and unanimously approved said list as a guideline for future action. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE THE REVIEW LIST FOR DIVISIONS OF LAND. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, NOES: None. ABSENT: Kauf man. THE MOTION CARRIED. . Worthy, Miller, Larkin. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS FOR USE.PERMITS AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS The Deputy Secretary presented a list of suggested conditions for Use Permits and Conditional Exceptions to the Commission. The Commission reviewed the suggested conditions and unanimously approved said, list as a guideline for future action. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE REVIEW LIST FOR USE PER- MITS AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. -10- 2/16/65 151 Page #11, Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, February 16, 1965 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS The Deputy Secretary presented a list containing Standard Conditions of Approval.for Tentative Tracts. The Commission reviewed said condi- tions and it was their unanimous recommendation to approve the Standard Conditions for Tentative Tracts. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE THE STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT; Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED AMENDMENT_- SECTION 9732.1 The Deputy Secretary distributed copies of a proposed amendment to Article 973 regarding wall requirements for commercial and industrial uses. He,informed the Commission that this provision provides for a more specific interpretation of the wall requirements separating commercial and industrial uses from residential uses. The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment and it was their unanimous recommendation to approve said amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 973 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO THE CITY COUNCIL., ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Letson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kaufman. THE MOTION CARRIED. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The Deputy Secretary distributed copies of the Capital Improvements Program submitted by the City Treasurer's Office.and the Lifeguard Department. He ' informed the Commission that new Committee assignements were given to the following Commissioners by Chairman Kaufman: Treasurer's Office - Kaufman, Worthy Lifeguard Department - Crabb, Bazil. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,' THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO FEBRUARY 23, 1965; AT 7:30 P.M. Kenneth A. Reynol s Harry Lets "— Deputy Secretary Vice -Chairman -11- 2/16/65