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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-06-01226 MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California i,TUESDAY JUNE 1 1965 'COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:,.Crabb,.. Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT; None. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Worthy, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of May 4, 1965, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 5191 .519'2' 5 93 and 5197 - Continued 'Number of Lots. 303 Subdivider: Meredith Company Total Acreage: 67.5 Engineer; Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. Located on the south side of Adams Avenue and east of Brookhurst Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the NW'k, Section 8-6-10. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the tecretary, The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS 5191, 5192, 5193, AND 5197 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received February 26, 1965, shall, be the approved layout.. 2„ A 6 foot chain link fence or equivalent shall be constructed along the Southern California Edison Company R/W, 3,., Cramer Lane shall connect to Warwick Drive and Lots 27 through 31 shall be reserved for park purposes. 4. Wesley Circle shall have a 60 foot right=of-way, 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6, All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable shall be complied with -I- 6/l/65 227 Page No. 2 Minutes* H. B Planning"Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES-, Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES* None ABSENT- None THE MOTION CARRIED, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5965 Number of Lots: 64 Subdividers Harry Kelso, Inc 1 Total Acreage.- 13,2 Engineer-, Jennings-Halderman-Hood Located 460 ft south of Warner Avenue, west of Edwards Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the NEk, NWk, Section 27-5-11. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Robert AM Hukee, engineer for the subdivider, requesting a two week continuance,, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND'SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ­CONTINUE THE HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO, 5965 TO Jt=, 152, 1965, AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEVELOPER. ROLL CALL VOTE$ AYES- Crabb., Lawson, BaXil, Kaufman, Worthy,, Miller, Larkin „ NOES- None. ABSENT: None, THE MOTION CARRIED,: USE VARIANCE NO. 830 Amli.cant m HarrSr I�eZso��.Inc To permit a 54 ft. Street right-of-way on a loop street exceeding 350 feet in length. Located on the west side of Edwards Street, 460 feet south of Warner Avenue and legally described as a portion of the NE'k, NWk of Section 27-5-11; also known as Tentative Tract No. 5965. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Robert A. Rukee, engineer for the applicant requesting a two week continuance„, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO 830 TO JUNE 15, 19659 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES; Crabb, Lawson, Bazil,, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin NOES' None ABSENT- None. THE MOTION CARRIED _2_ , 6/l/65 228 Page No. 3 Minutest HA B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5972 Dumber of Lotsi 730 Subdivider: Total Acreage: 76.4 Engineer: Security Fore, Corp, Hall, Haynes & Foreman Located south of Atlanta Avenue, east of Newland Street and legally described as being a proposed sub- division of a portion of the W2, NW14, Section 13-6-11, The Secretary informed the Commission that this agenda item.and item #6:.pertain to the same parcel and the public hearing Should be opened to botb'Tentative"Tract Map No 5972 -.and Use Variance No, 834, The Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report pertaining to both items were read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience on both items Ron Foell, representing the subdivider, addressed the Commission and requested that "E" and "M" Avenues and PS" and "T" Streets be dedicated to the City and remaining streets within the project be retained as private, Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and requested that condition #14 be amended to read as followsg "A 15 foot storm drain easement shall be provided along the east boundary line or other easements as determined by the Department of Public Works shall be provided." There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission held a lengthy discussion* The Secretary informed the Commission that the project has 76o4 gross acres with a total, of 730 dwelling units or a density of 9.6,dwelling units per acre. He pointed out that the develop- ment plan is well done and, generally, meets all Planning Commis- sion Standards, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY 'WD.RTHY TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5972 UPON THE FOL- LOWING' CONDItTIONS; y' 1� The Tentative Map received May 5, 1965, shall".be the approved layout, �2m. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No 834 is approved by the City Council, 3. Drainage, water and sewer plans shall be approved by the Director of Public Works, m3- 6/l/65 i Page No, 4 Minutes; H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 229 4. The fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Fire Chief and Department of Public Works, 5, Excepting "E" Avenue, "M" Avenue, "S" Street and "T" Street, all streets within the project shall be private streets, 6. Private street structural sections shall comply with Public Works requirements_, 7„ All corner radii at street intersections shall comply with adopted Planning Commission Standards., 8., All utilities shall be installed underground:. 9, Lighting systems shall be installed on all private streets and common areas with illumination at least equal to light- ing on public streets and said lighting shall be approved by the Director of Public Works., 10, A complete plan of landscaping, trash collection areas, screening and recreational facilities shall be filed for approval by the Planning Department., Il" All existing oil wells on the property shall be abandoned and removed in accord with Division of Oil and Gas regula- tions,. 12 A six foot concrete block wall shall be eois,.tructed along the east boundary line, 13, A six foot concrete block wall shall be constructed along the Edison Company R/W•, Location of said wail shall be determined by the Planning Department 14, A 15 foot storm drain easement shall be provided along the east boundary line or other easements as determined by the Department of Public Works shall be provided 15,. The business license fee shall be based on the number of dwelling units 16:, All provisions for a community association and for perpetual maintenance of the common areas and recreation areas shall be approved by the Planning Director and City Attorney, 17. All rights for construction of any structure not shown on the approved plot plan shall be dedicated to the City., 18,> Common areas, including private streets can not be dedicated separate and apart from the individual_ parcel or dwelling unit,, 19. All Standard Subdivision requirements that are applicable shall be complied with, 230 Page No. 5 Minutes: H. B4 Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin NOES:: None, ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO, 834 A221icant - Security Fore Cor1�, To allow the development and construction of a planned residential development in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District with deviations to the R-3 zone re- quirements and the Subdivision Ordinance. Located on the south side of Atlanta Avenue and east of Newland -,,St and legally described as the W29 NE'k, Section 13-6-tte�iopting therefrom the south 230 feet of the east 6$0 feedx�he S 2, SWk, NE'k of said Section 13. A MOTION WAS MADE BY,.BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL°EXCEPTION UV #834 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The site plan received May 25, 1965, shall be the approved layout. 2. The CC&R's By -Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and' Mana,S'�T ment Contract shall be submitted to the Planning Director and City Attorney for approval. 3. The CC&R's shall contain at least the following provisions: a. Recreation areas within the development shall be reserved for the exclusive use of residents within the project and their non-paying guests. b. Owners and/or tenants shall be required to abide by association rules and there shall be penalties for violation of said rules. c. Any interest in the common area (including private streets) held by the individual parcel or condominium unit owners can not be devised, conveyed or dedicated separate and part from the devise conveyance, and/or dedication of the individual parcel or condominium unit for a life in being plus 21 years, excepting this may be accomplished under the same conditions or grounds as are available under judicial partition. d. If the development is constructed in increments or several; final maps reciprocal CC&Ras and reciprocal management agreements shall be established that will cause a merging, of increments as they are completed. The end result shall _5- 6/l/65.... 231 Page No. 6 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 be one homes association with common areas common to all and one management for the entire project. 4. In the event the project is recorded and constructed in increments, each increment shall provide recreation facilities meeting Planning Commission Standards. 5. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 6. Excepting "E" Avenue, "M" Avenue, "S" Street and "T" Street, all streets within the development shall be private streets. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 507 - Continued Applicant - Eldridge Corporation Change of Zone from C-2 Community Business District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located at the northeast corner of Springdale Street and Bolsa Avenue and legally described as being a portion of the SWt, Section 10-5-11. Further legal descrip- tion on file in the Planning Department Office. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Eldridge Corporation, requesting a two week continuance. The hearing was opened to the audience. Paul Miller, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave reasons for a continuance. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JUNE 15, 1965, AT THE RE- QUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 519 applicant - Laura I Harper Change of Zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District with setback provisions. Located on the west side of Brookhurst -6- 6/l/65 232 Page No. 7 Minutes: H, B'ri Planning Commission Tuesday$ June 1, 1965 Street approximately 750 feet south of,Garfi6id Avegpo and legally described as the east 390 feet of thje south 3�5 feet''of the north 1105 feet of the NEk, NEk, Section 6-6-10. The Secretary, read. a jotter submitted by Wallace Mitchell,, representing the applicant, i7equesting a 30 day continuance. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JULY 71 1965, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, ROLL CALL VOTE-. AYES, Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT-. None. THE MOTION CARRIED, ZONE CASE NO, 520 622li6ant o Essex Land Co. Change of Zone from R®A-0 Residential Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence District, R-2 Two Family Residence District, R-4 Multiple Family Residence District and C-2 Community Business District with setback pro- visions. Generally located on the north and south sides of Atlanta Avenue and east of Brookhurst Street. Precise legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Staff Report was read by the Secre- tary, The hearing was opened to the audience, E. P. Miller, representing Essex Land Co., addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. He stated that the Master Plan indicates a certain flexibility and the applicant is attempting to conform to the overall Master Plan. Bob Galloway, engineer for the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was the consensus to continue the hearing for two weeks to give the '�'applicant time to submit a revised request that will, conform to the zone boundaries reflected by the Master Plan.: A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO JUNE 15, 1965. .7 6/1/6.5 y 233 Page No. 8 Minutest H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES; None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 832 Appl i cant - Essex Land To permit the following: (1) 50 ft. right-of-way for interior streets with rolled curb and gutter; (2) Construction of sidewalks adjacent to curb. Located on the east side of Brookhurst Street,, 1170 ft. south of•Indianapolis Avenue in the R-A-O Residential•Agri.cultural District and legally described as a parcel, of land being a part of the J. A. Day Tract, lying in the SW4 of Section 8-6-10 described as follows: Commenc- ing at the SW4 corner of said section and proceeding thence along the west line of said section N. 00 342 50" W. 1210.87 ft. to the point of beginning,.thence along the west line of said section N. 00 340 50" W., 260.00 ft.; thence N. 890.251 10" E., 425.00 ft.; thence S. 00 34A 50" E., 260.00 ft.; thence S. 89' 361 10" W., 425.00 ft, to the point of beginning. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO. 832 to JUNE 15, 1965. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES, None. ABSENTt None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 836 Applicant - Essex Land Co To allow the operation of a gasoline and petroleum products service station in the R-A-O Residential Agricultural District. Located at the northeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Atlanta Avenue and legally described as the west 210 feet of the south 200 feet of the SW4 of Section 8-6-10. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. Commissioner Crabb asked the Planning Director to read all reasons for the request submitted in the application. -8- 6-1-65 234 age No, 9 Minutes: 'Hµ B. Planning Commission tuesday, June 1, 1965 The Commission noted that a zone change has been f�jed, The property is master planned for commercial use and the present zone is R-A which is a holding zone* A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED,', BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO, 836, WITH THE FOLLOWING CON- DITIONS; to Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street shall be dedicated to City Standards across the subject parcel and all re0ain n§ property held under the same ownership, 2* Street improvements shall be installed to City Standards along Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street at time olr,,,, development,.- Improvements shall include street trees, street lights and street signs, Street sections shall be determined by soil 11R11 value and traffic index, 3;, Drainage of the property shall be approved by the Department of the P�;blic Works 4. The property shall participate in the local drainage apsess- ment district, 5o Preliminary and final, soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits, 6# All buildings shall be set back 50 feet from ultimate R/W* 7* All provisions of the C-2 Community Business District shall be complied with,, 8. A minimum of 5% of the building site shall be landscaped4 9?, Off-street parking facilities including number, arrange- ment, access, paving and striping of all parking spaces - shall meet all adopted ordinances and the latest ado,�ed Planning Commission Standards. 10. A division of land application separating the subject corner from the original parcel shall, be filed with the Board of Zoning Adjustments,, 11<, Precise development plans shall be submitted to the Building Department for approval, ROLL - CALL VOTE t AYES: Lawson, Bazil, NOES: Crabb ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED,, Kaufman., Worthy, Miller, Larkin -9 - 6/l/65 Page No. 10 235 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 USE VARIANCE NO..833 62plicant -,Becker Construction Co. s men To allow the construction of a 22 unit apartment building 32 story in height in the C-3 General Business District. Located on the East side of Second Street, approximately 100 feet north of Walnut Avenue and legally described as Lots 22, 24, 26-, 28, and 30, Block 201, Huntington Beach Tract. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr, Lee Orr, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions, Mark Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and asked to have the application read, There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission noted that the request for 22 units far exceeds the permitted density. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO, 833, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO, 837 Applicant Mrs, Udelvina G. Chacon To allow a home occupation for cosmetology in an existing single family dwelling. Located on the north side of Operetta Drive, approximately 70 ft. east of Fantasia Lane and legally described as Lot No,-102, Tract No.. 3670„ Also known as 4541 Operetta Drive, Huntington Beach, California„, The Staff Report was read by the Secretary, The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs._ Smith, adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance, Mrs. Chacon, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave her reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed, The Planning Director informed the Com- mission that a use variance approach to home occupations causes a conflict in the Building Code. He stated that the City Attorney; therefore, is drafting an amendment that should come before the City Council this month and it should become law within three months. -10- 6/l/65 236 236 Page No. 1.1 Minut0s: H. B. Plannt n`� Commission Tuesday, June 19 1965' It was the consensus to continue t1* hearing on_UV #837 to September 89 1965, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED` BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO. 837 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 1965. 'ROLL CALL VOTEc AYES.- Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication sub- mitted by the City Administrator con- cerning the Cityks policy toward conditional exceptions involvm f ing minimum lot area and minimum lot widths and requested that a the Planning Commission submit a written transmittal of this policy to the City Council at its earliest opportunity. The Commission considered the request and by a unanimous vote adopted the following policy: Lots within each block shall average 60 feet in width with 6000 square feet of lot area. The minimum lot shall; not be less than 50 feet wide with 5000 square feet of "lot area, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER OF TRANS- MITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADVISING THEM OF THE COMMISSIONAS ADOPTED POLICY, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Kaufman NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION, ORANGE.COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Secretary read a communication•submitted by the Orange County Planning Department 'regarding UV #5563 to permit construction of a triplex in the Cm2 General Business ]District located on the southeast side of 16th Street, approx- imately 60 feet southwest of Highway 1, in Sunset Beach. The Commission reviewed UV #5563 and it was their unanimous opinion to recommend approval of the request because the density is reasonable And the number of and access tooff®street parking is'adequate. -11 6/l/65 M 237 PAGE 12 MINUTES: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY IAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF UV #5563. ROLL 'CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication sub- mitted by James E. Whetmore, Assemblyman, stating his appreciation for the resolution adopted by the Com- mission in connection with AB 1150 and, further, stating his appreciation on being informed of the position of the Commission on this or any other legislation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION SUP- PORTING THE PASSAGE OF AB 1150 TO STATE SENATORS JOSEPH A. RATTIGAN, STAN PITTMAN, CLARK L. BRADLEY, SAMUEL R. GEDDES, PAUL J. LUNARDI, EUGENE G. NIS BET, THOMAS M. REES, ALBERT S. RODDA, JOHN G. SCHMITZ, HAROLD T. SEDGWICK AND ROBERT D. WILLIAMS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT; None. THE M& ION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter submitted by the H. B. Union High School District informing the Commission of the intent to acquire a high school site on the NW corner of Garfield and Bushard in the City of Fountain Valley. Chairman Kaufman instructed the Secretary to write a letter to the H. B. Union High School District express- ing appreciation for their consideration in keeping the Commission informed and, further expressing a desire to cooperate with the school district in any possible way. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter submitted by George E. Brown requesting that Use Variance No. 829 be considered on June 15, 1965, instead of July 20th, as previously determined by the Planning Commission. -12- 6/l/65 238 Page No 13 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1965 After a lengthy discussion the Com= mission decided to maintain the sixty day continuance, and directed the Secretary to inform the applicant of said decision. K. A. Reyno ds Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Chairman W. ,®13- 6/l/65