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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-08-17MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TT?ES,PAY,' AUGUST 17, 19.55 CO1,MT1SST,O,NERS; PRESENT: Lawson, Crab'b, Kaufman, Worthy, Mille, Larkin, Bazil. COMMISSIONERS,ABSENT: None. M N� CITES: On motion -by Worthy and seconded by Larkin,, the- Minutes of the Huntington -Beach Planning Commission of-'July,20, 1965, were accepted as transcribed and mailed'by the Secretary. ZONE CASE NO. 526 Applicant - Doyle and Shields Change of Zone from R-2 -Two Fam•i1: , Residence District to R-1 Single Family Residence District,:'.Located 660 ft. south of,Warner Avenue and west, of.Graham Street and legally described as being a portion of the S16 of the N36- of . the NO, Section E 28-51-11,, Excepting therefrom that portion thereof;.lying W'ly of a line bearing S 310 09' 18" W. from a point•on the centerline of Warner Avenue, 60.00 ft. wide as said centerline,is shown on a map of Tract No. 86, recorded in book 10, page 35 of,Miscellaneous Maps, S. 890 27' 10" E., 1795.27 ft. thereon from the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street. The Secretary informed -"'the Commission that; this zone change is routine and a condition.of approval on Tentative Tract No. 5792 was that an R-1 zone be petitioned for. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being, no comment the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. 526 A Resolution of.the City Planning Commission Recommending-Approval,of,.Zone Case No. 526 to tare City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 526 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF.ZONE CASE NO. 526 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON':: 1. The zone case -is routine and a c6ndition of approval on Tentative Tract No. 5?92 was that an R-1 Zone be petitioned for. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -1- 8/17/65 PAGE N0. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 ZONE CASE NO. 528 Applicant.. Lutheran. Church ..Change of Zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to R-3 Limited. Multiple Family Residence District. Located approximately 535 ft; south of Hamilton Avenue and 540 ft. west of Brookhurst Street and legally described as a portion of the N%a1 SW/4, ,Section'18-6-10« F-arther'legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Davis, architect, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and presented a rendering of the church which was to be constructed on the site. Robert Dingwall,presidett of Seahaven Homeowners Assoc., addressed the Commission and stated that the association did not object to a church but does object to other uses allowed in the R-3 Zone. Reverend Dale Johnson, addressed the Commis- sion and explained the proposal. He stated that they will definitely build the church as"planned. Mark Porter, president of Glen Mar Homeowners Assoc., addressed the Commission and suggested that the applicant should apply for a use variance rather than zone change, to assure construction of the proposed church, There being no other comment, the hearing was closed, The Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was noted that this change of zone appli- cation -affects 2.6 acr'es of land zoned R-2 and master planned for medium density use. Commissioner Crabb stated that if the appli- cant does not begin construction of the Church after the R-3 Zone is adopted by the City Council, the Planning Commission should initiate a Resolution of Intent to rezone said property back to an R-2 Zone, RESOLUTION NO. 528 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 528 to the City Council,. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 528 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 528 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The intent of the Master Plan of Land Use will be realized, 2. The applicant intends to construct a church facility in the immediate future. Churches are a permitted use in the R-3 Zone. -2- 8/1.7/65 3. If the applicant does not construct a church, the Planning Commission will initiate a Resolution of Intent to rezone said property back to an R�-2 Zone. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:. Lawson-, Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Bazil, NOES : Larkin. ABSENT:' None. THE'RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE N0,. 525 Applicant -Luis & Dorothy Starr Change of Zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions. Located on the west side of Goldenwest Street and approximately 795 ft. south of Warner Avenue and legally described as,the east 200 feet. of the south 180 ft. of the north 1005 ft. of the NE/4, NEAt of Section 27=-5-11. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment it was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was noted that this change of zone appli- cation is located 825 feet south of the centerline of Warner Avenue, which places the property in a medium density classification.. The Commission felt that the' general area fronting on Goldenwest Street should be taken under study to determine the amount of commercial property that could be supported by the surrounding area. RESOLUTION NO. 525 A Resolution of the'City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 525 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT'RESOLUTION NO. 525 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 525 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller'; Worthy, Lawson NOES: Bazil', Larkin, Kaufman, . Crabb ABSENT: None. THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL;AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO MAKE.A STUDY OF THE GENERAL AREA TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY THAT CAN BE SUPPORTED BY THE„SURROUNDING AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 8/21/65 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 KIM LANE AND RHONE LANE - REFERRED -TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. The Secretary read a letter submitted by residents of Kim Lane and Rhone Lane protesting the termination of Kim Lane. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works addressed the Commission and stated that Kim Lane should remain a stub street, thus traffic from a multiple family development into an R-1 tract would be restricted. Les Hoover, 16252 Kim Lane, addressed the Commission and opposed the cul-de=sac design. Mrs. Les Hoover, 16252 Kim Lane, addressed the Commission and also opposed the cul-de-sac design. John C. Revers, 16251 Kim Lane, addressed the Commission and stated that he was not opposed to the cul-de-sac but does object to a 25 ft turning radius. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY'COUNCIL THAT CONDITION NO. 3 BE MOD- IFIED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "KIM LANE SHALL REMAIN A STUB STREET AND A CURB AND GUTTER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE END OF SAID STREET*" ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crabb,,Larkin, Kaufman, Lawson. NOES: Worthy, Miller, Bazil ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 744 - REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Applicant: Harper Development Co. To allow the construction of a 99 unit apartment project in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located approximately 1320 ft. eazt of Beach Boulevard and 660 ft. south of Ellis Avenue and legally described as being a portion of the Sj�, :,NEy4,• SWy4,. Section' 36-5-11. Further legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Secretary read a letter submitted by Wallace Mitchell, representing the applicant, requesting an extension on this matter to September 21, 1965. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO. 744 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 1965. -4- 8/17/65 Page No. 5 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 3274 - REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Number of Lots: 62 Subdivider: Chrysler & VonSchlatter Total Acreage: 5.3 Engineer: Huntington Engineer Co. Located on the south side of Detroit Avenue, west of Delaware Street and legally described as being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the Vista Del Mar Tract, Section 2 and a portion of the SE%4 of Section 11-6-11. USE VARIANCE NO. 842 - REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE CITY Applicant:Chrysler, Wiebach, COUNCIL. VonSchlatter To allow the construction of a 78 unit planned residential development. Located 330 ft. north of Atlanta Avenue and 1241 ft.,wes•t of Beach Boulevard in the R-5-0 Office - Professional District. Legally described as a portion of the Vista Del Mar'Tract, Section 2, and a portion of the SE/4 of Section 11-6=11; also'known as Tentative Tract No, 3274. The Secretary,in.formed the Commission that these two items were considered by the City Council and referred back to the Commission for further study. by the Secretary. Staff Reports on both items were read The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Bein, engineer representing the subdivider, addressed the Commission and explained the request and the reason, it was sent back to the Commission by the Council. He also asked•that the CC&Rls be approved'brior to sale of the units. a' Sandy Chrysler, developer, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed development. hearing was closed. There being no other commen , the -5- 8/17/65 Page No. 6 MINUTES: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 The Commission held a lengthy discussion. George Shibata,, Asst City Attorney suggested that the Commission require that all subdivisions of this nature be statutory condominiums rather than individual ownership of small lots. He stated that this would eliminate the possibility of having "postage stamp" lots in the future. Commissioner Lawson agreed with Mr. Shibata and further suggested that all access rights along the east side of Leeward Lane be dedicated to the City, A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 842 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The development plan dated August 9, 1965, shall be the appr©ved layout. 2. The CC&R'.s Articles of Incorporation, By -Laws and Management 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 and their non-paying guests. b. Owners and/or tenants shall be required to abide by associa- tion 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 unit­awner.s cannot be devised, conveyed or dedicated separate and part from the devise conveyance, and/or dedication of the indi- vidual 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 i•s constructed in increments or several final maps reciprocal CC&R's and reciprocal management agree- ments shall be established that'Will ll case a mer' in o in- cremeats-, as, they -are, completed. - The end result Kafl & one homes association with common areas to all "=4 one management for the entire project. 4* All rights for development and construction of any structures not included in the approved development plan shall be dedicated to the City. 5. All streets within the development shall be private streets. 6. There shall be no fence, structure, or landscaping constructed or maintained over 31� feet high within a 25 ft. by 25 ft, triangular area at the intersection of any street. 7. The maximum building coverage shall not exceed 40% of the land area being developed, exclusive of all vehicular access -ways. 8. A complete plan•of landscaping,•screening,*recreational facilities, and trash pick-up shall be filed for approval by the Planning Department, -6- 8/17/65 Page No. 7 Minutes:, H,B, Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 9. A.plan of grading and bank protection shall be -submitted for approval by the Department of Public Works and�the Director of Building and Safety. 10, Vehicular' access rights along the west side of the parcel d&signat6d"Not a Part" shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 1.1.. The proposed subdivision shall be developed as a statutory. condominium. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None,. THE'MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 3274 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map dated August 11, 1965, shall be the appro,ve,d layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 842 is approved by the City Council. 3. Drainage, water and sewer plans shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. Drainage shall be 11rovided for adjacent parcels on the northwest near Lot 1. 4. The water and fire -hydrant z stems" -shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and thelire Department. 5. A lighting system shall be installed on all private streets and common areas with illumination at least equal to lighting on public streets and said lighting shall be approved by th6 Department of Public Works, 6. All streets within the project except Delaware Street shall be private streets. 7, Private street structural sections shall comply with Department of Public Works Standards. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground. 9. A retaining wall shall be -provided to Department of Public Works Standards along the northwesterly side of the tract where there is a difference in elevation of one foot. 10. A two car garage or carport shall be provided,on each lot. 11. All provisions -for a community association and for perpetual maintenance of the common -area and recreation area'shallbe approved -by the Planning Director and City Attorney. 12. All rights for construction of any structure not shown on the approved plot plan shall be dedicated to - the -City: I .. 13. Common areas, including private streets cannot be dedicated separate and apart from the individual parcel or dwell-in,',unit. -7- 8/17/65 Page No. 8 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission., Tuesday, August 17, 1965 14. The business license fee shall be based on the number of dwelling units. 15. Vehicular access rights along the west side of the parcel designated "Not a Part" shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 16. The proposed subdivision shall be developed as a statutory condominium. 17. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None, THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED Chairman Kaufman called a recess of the Commission at 9:35 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED Commission reconvened at 9:52 P.M„ ZONE CASE NO. 498 - RESOLUTION OF INTENT Change of Zone and Prezone.-from R-1 Single Family Residence District, R-2•Two Family Residence District, A-1 General Agricultural District (County), A-R Agricultural Residential District (County), and R-4 Suburban Residential District (County) to City R-1 Single Family Residence District, R-2 Two Family Residence District, and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Generally located west of Bolsa Chica Street, north of Los Patos Avenue, east of Saybrook Lane and south of the Orange County Flood Control. Channel. The Planning Director stated that Zone Case No. 498 and the next item on the agenda - Zone ,Case No. 499 ,were continued from the August 3rd meeting for a decision by the Commission. Richard Harlow, Associate Planner, made a presentation pertaining to "Proposal A" and an amended version to "Proposal A". The Planning Director informed the Com- mission that the amended version to "Proposal All seems to satisfy the majority of property owners in the area and various points made by the Commission during the public hearings. RESOLUTION NO. 498 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 498 as Amended to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABS AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION -NO. 498 - "AMENDED PROPOSAL A" RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 498 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: —8— 8/17/65 Page No. 9 MINUTES: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 1. This area is in the process of being annexed to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. Rezoning -of this area is a step toward implementing -the Master Plan for development. 3. A plan for development of this area is necessary to.provide for orderly development.. 4.. Establishment of zoning is necessary,to provide accurate information upon which investments may be made., ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb,;Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin.,.Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED Proposed amendment to •thew ster Plan of Land Uses Study Area III, as it affects the area bounded by Heil. Avenue, Los Patos Avenue, Algonquin Street_and,Bolsa Chica Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.'499 'RECOMMENDING•'APPROVAL OF ZONE -CASE NO. 499 - AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR.THE FOL- LOWING REASONS: 1. Promote the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the general public. 2. Serve as a general guide for the development of public and private lands., 3. ,Provide an -authentic source of information for residences and investors of the City. 4.. To obviate the menace to public safety and property values resulting from inadequate cooperation and planning._ ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb_, Kaufman., Worthy, Miller, Larkin., Bazil., NOES: None,. ABSENT: None, THE'RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED, DISCUSSION: Assistant City Attorney, George Shibata, addressed the Commission and stated that he received a copy of an agreement from the State Lands Commission which located the ordinary; high water mark or boundary line between State Lands and the uplands., -9- . 8/17/65 Page No, 10 Minutes: H,B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 dated -December 1, 1938. He pointed out that this is in conflict with 'the' boan.dary'line proposed by Huntington Beach Company in Use Permit No. 65-15. He also stated that ownership of said land is questionable and that further investigation should be made. Jack Erogett, representing the Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Commission and stated that any part of the project extending beyond the 1938 line would be deleted. The Commission requested George Shibata to contact the State Lands Commission and the State Department of Beaches and Parks regarding their plans for development of this portion of the beach. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a communication submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission regarding Zone Case No* 65-41 to change a zone from 0-2 General Business District to R-4 Suburban Residential District. The Commission. reviewed Zone Case No. 65-41 and unanimously recommended that Zone Case No. 65-41 be approved. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNT` PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE OASE NO. 65-41, ROLL CALL VOTE: A�E8: Lawson, Crabb,Kaufman, NOES: None. ABSENT:- None, THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. The Secretary read a dopy of a letter sent to Royal. Homes by the Huntington -Beach Union High School District informing them that the Board of Tru8tees,had rejected their offer to sell the property at Garfield Avenue and Bushard Street to the school di8trict for a high school site,. The letter was received and ordered filed. RE --APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS BAZIL AND ORABB The Secretary informed the Sommi��slon that the term of Oomm.ission.ev David 0. Orabb expires on September 155 1965, and the term of Ooinmissioner Robert D..Bazil expires on September 18, 1965, unlesb they are re -appointed. _10- 8/17/65 Page No. 11 Minutest 'H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August,171 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND RE= -APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS BAZIL AND CRABS 'TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin NOES: None. ABSTAINED: Bazil, Crabb ABSENT: None. THE MOTION -CARRIED. STREET NAME CHANGE: The Secretary informed the Commission that two streets are named Bermuda within two different tracts. He suggested that the street in Tract 5366 be changed to McCarthy, thus, eliminating confusion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY RECOMMENDING THAT BERMUDA DRIVE BE CHANGED TO McCARTHY DRIVE IN TRACT NO. 5366 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Commission discussion was held regarding commercial uses permitted in the industrial zones. A,MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO REVISE THE INDUSTRIAL USES AND EXCLUDE -ALL COMMERCIAL USES THAT ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH NORMAL INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson,-Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT:I None. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter submitted by Voorheis-Tri-ndle-Nelson, Inc,., requesting clarification of how to measure the average width of lots in a block. Ron Wells, from V.T.N. explained the problems they have encountered in measuring lot frontages. Richard Harlow, Associate Planner, presented several sketches depicting various size Lots and the methods used in determing lot widths. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO HAVE THE STAFF PREPARE A DRAFT ESTABLISHING THE POLICY TO BE USED IN DETTERMING LOT WIDTHS. -11- 1 8/17/65 Page No. 12 Minutes: H,B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1965 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson,,Crabb,,Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin , Bazil. NOES: None.' ABSENT: None,. THE MOTION CARRIED. OFF-STREET PARKING The Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment regarding off-street parking requirements. Tie informed the Commission that this Article was considered by the Commission' -at a previous meeting and is intended to pr6vide minimum standards for development of off-street parking lots in residential, commercial and industrial zones. Planning Commission discussion was held„ A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND ADOPTED OF ARTICLE 979 PERTAINING TO OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO THE CITY .COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil„ DISCUSSION: Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the C©=gmission and stated that a recent purchase of land by the City at Cannery and Banning, together with negotiations for street right-of-way between the City and Edison Company, have created a necessity to precise plan the alignment of Cannery Street between Banning Avenue and,,Pacific Coast Highway. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO PREPARE A LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING TO ESTABLISH THE PRECISE PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None„ THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, ".' THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 24, 19651 STUDY SESSION. K. A. Reynold Henry Raut±an Secretary "Chairman -12- 8/17/65