HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-10-19MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1965
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Larkin.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Worthy, Miller.
MINUTES: On motion by Crabb and seconded by Bazil,
the Minutes of the Huntington Beach
Planning Commission of September 21 and 28,
1965, were accepted. as transcribed and
mailed by toe Secretary.
COMMISSIONER MILLER: Commissioner Miller arrived at 7:35 P.M.,
and assumed his duties.
USE VARIANCE NO. 861
Applicant - Gray Miller
To allow the construction of a
two -,car carport in deviation to the required 2 fully enclosed off-
street parking spaces in the R-1 Single Family Residence District.
Located approximately 130 feet east of Gregory Lane, fronting on
Laura Circle and legally described as Lot 3, Tract No. 3534.
Also known as 8352 Laura Circle, Huntington Beach, California.
The Secretary informed the
Commission that he received a telephone call from Mr.
Miller requesting that this item be placed at the beginning
of the agenda because he has to attend another meeting at
-8:30 P.M.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Chairman Kaufman asked if Mr.
Miller was present. There being no comment, the hearing was
closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING UNTIL LATER ON THE
AGENDA.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 - Continued
Applicant - Huntington Pacific Corporation
To permit the construction of a
planned development containing 107 apartment units and extending
more than 150 ft. from a public street in, the C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District and 0-1-0 Neighborhood Commercial District
combined with oil production. Located on the south side of
Highway #1 between 6tn Street and 9th Street. Lengthy legal
description on file in the Planning Department Office.
The Planning Director informed
the Commission that the State Lands Commission is waiting for
a consultant's report on the question of accretion along the
beach. He suggested that the hearing be continued to November
16, 1965 meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT NO.
65-15 TO NOVEMBER 16, 1965, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO. 860
Applicant - Montgomery Ward & Co., Inc.
To allow a commercial building to
have a 56 ft. height ii, deviation to the 50 ft. height ' ,
limitation in the'C-2 Community Business District. Located on
the north side of Edinger Avenue, approximately 2,000 feet west
of Beach Boulevard, and legally described as being a portion of
the SW/4, SEy4, Section 14-5-11, Further legal description on
file in the Planning Department Office.
The hearing was opened to the
audience, there being no comment it was closed.
The Secretary informed the
Commission that this area variance is before the Commission
because the applicants want to construct a two story building
plus a roof -top equipment room that will have a total height
of 56 feet. He pointed out that the C-2 zone has a maximum
height of 50 feet
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It was noted that two similar requests
were recently approved for -adjacent buildings and the reasons given
were that 'the property is adjacent to a freeway, it is suited
for high-rise plus the center is isolated from adjacent properties.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 860 FOR THE
AFOREMENTIONED REASONS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson,, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin,
NOES: None. -
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE NO. 852-- Continued
Applicant - Fountain 'Valley Land Co.
To,allow the construction of a
church and Sunday School in the R-1 Single Family Residence
District. Located at the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue
and Gregory Lane and legally described as being a portion of the
SE/u-1� of the SW/�+, of Section 36-5-11. Further legal description
on file in the Planning Department Office.
The Staff Report was read by the
Secretary.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Robert Schwerdtfeger, representing
the applicant, explained the request and various problems
encountered while preparing the plans. Mr.. Rubin Dobkin, owner
of the subject property addressed the 'Commission and spoke
in favor .of the variance.
Gray Miller, 8352 Laura Circle,
Huntington Beach, expressed opposition to the suggestion of
parking on Gregory Lane.
Lyndon A. Wells., Sr., addressed
the Commission and requested that the records show that his
statements are made without prejudice or malice and that all
statements made are the opinion of the speaker. The requested
the the City respect a right-of-way easement along the
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easterly 15 ft. of the subject property.
011ie Shrader, 18881 Gregory
Lane, addressed the Commission and objected to the widening of
Gregory Lane.
Rev. Dolan, representing the
Calvary Baptist Church, addressed the Commission and stated
that he would prefer to take access from both Gregory Lane
and Garfield Street.
Bill Hartge, Deputy Director
of Public Works, addressed the Commission and discussed the
possibility of providing driveway access at a point of tangeneyj
with the curve in Gregory Lane4
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 852 UPON THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to
City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street
lights, and street signs.
2. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment
district.
3. The watery sewer, and firehydrant system shall be approved
by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department.
4. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping,
arrangement, access, paving and striping of all parking
spaces shall meet all privisions of the proposed Article 979.
The number of parking spaces shall conform to S. 9201.3.5
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
5. A plan of grading, bank protection and drainage shall be
submitted -to the Department of Public Works and the
Department of'Building and Safety for approval.
6. A 6 ft. high concrete block wall shall be constructed along
the west property line and along the north property line
except within the east 15 ft. thereof. The existing
block wall along Gregory Lane shall remain, except at
the point of ingress and egress. A 25 ft. by 25 ft.
corner cut-off shall also be provided at the intersection of
Garfield Avenue and Gregory Lane.
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7. A soil report .by -'.an approved soils engineer shall be approved
by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of a
building permit. I
8. A new plot plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department
for approval prior to issuance of any building permit.
9. The driveway providing ingress and egress to Gregory Lane
shall be relocated north to a point of tangency with the
curve in Gregory Lane,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: -Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES" None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6073
Number of Lots: 12 Subdivider: Robert Stellrecht
Total Acreage: 2.5 Engineer: Valley Consultants Inc.
Located on the northwest corner
of Newman Avenue and Van Buren Street, and legally described as
being a proposed subdivision of a portion of the E/2, Sj/2, Wj�,
E 21 NW/4, SW/4, Section 25-5-11,
The Secretary informed the Com-
mission that Tentative Tract No. 6073 and Area Variance No.
858 pertain to the same parcel of land and the public hearing
should be opened to both'items.
to the audience.
The hearings were opened
The Subdivision Committee Report
was read by the Secretary.
Jack Carlson, engineer for the
subdivider, addressed the Commission and offered to answer
any questions.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6073 UPON
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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1. The Tentative Map received October 13, 1965, shall be the
approved layout.
2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless
Area Variance No. 858 is approved by the City Council.
3. All utilities shall be installed underground.
4. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts
that are applicable shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AREA VARIANCE NO. 858
Applicant Robert Stellrecht
To allow minimum lot widths of
59.6 feet in deviation to the required 60 ft. in the R-2
Two Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Van
Buren Street and north of Newman Avenue and legally described
as the EJ, SYz, W/, Eyz, NW/4, SWA of Section 25-5-11. Also known
as Tentative Tract No. 6073.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND
SECONDED -BY LAWSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AREA VARIANCE NO. 858
TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. The Tentative Map received October 13, 1965, shall be the
approved layout.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman,,Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS'CALLED
Chairman Kaufman called a recess of the Commission
at 8:50 P.M.
COMMISSION RECONVENED Commission reconvened at 9:07 P.M.
USE VARIANCE NO. 859
Applicant - Gulf Oil Corp.
To allow the -construction of a
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free standing," non-r.evol•ving,, non -animated,,, interior il-liminated
post sign 207 ,sq. ft,. at 'an , -elevation ,of ,74 feet `in deviation to
the M-I=A=O-sign requirements.. Located-on�the north side of
Hamilton Avenue approximately 1000 feet east,of Beach Boulevard,
and legally described!as 'the •S'ly;660-;feet .of :the EIly 1759
feet of 'the NWA of .Section "13-6�11. Further .'legal description
on file 'in the Planning Department •Office..
The ,Secretary read a 'letter of
protest subm,itted•:by ",Martin-H. Blank;, 11140 South Crenshaw 'Blvd. ,
Los Angeles.
.The Staff -Report was read by the
Secretary.,.
The 'hear`ing was opened •to the
audience.
Warren Ha11;, 9381 Nantucket
..Drive,, 'Huntington Beach,, addressed 'the Commission and _objected
to •the ipr.oposed sign. [Mr,..�E.. ,Briesmeister,, representing the
.applicant,, .addressed the -Commission :and spoke 'in _:favor,.
A. P. ,Quirk;, 612 Z. 'Fl-ower
Street", Los _Angeles;, •addr_essed 'the Comm ssion and objected
to the "proposed :sign.
'the:hearing.was closed,.
.There *,being ;no : other comment
Commission discussion was�held at
:l en.gth.
-I't was ,noted that .the sign
provisions in ;the 'M=1-A ,zone are ,very -restrictive,, 'because this
fdistric't 'is .:intended. Ito :establish "high ;standards ;of development
'that will be compatible with •adjacent •properties., It was 'further
noted ithat ithe applicant ;has .not demonstrated a 'hardship on the
property. "
A,MOTION WAS •,MA,DE BY ,CRABB AND
SECONDED .BY -BAZIL 'TO :DENY FUSE VARIANCE N0. •859 FOR :THE
AFOREMENTIONED'REASONS.
ROLL - CALL VOTE:
AYES,: :Lawson, ;Crabb,, Bazil, -Kaufman,, Miller-,, Larkin.
NOES;: 'None.
ABSENT: Worthy...
THE MO.TION•CARRIED.
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USE VARIANCE NO. 862
Applicant - Fred M. Swenson
To allow the construction of a
muffler shop in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located
on the west side of Beach Boulevard, 534 feet north of Warner
Avenue and legally described as Lots 21 through 32 inclusive,
Block A, Tract No. 194.
The Secretary read a letter of
protest submitted by Harry Brockman, 119 Palm Avenue, Corona,
California.
The Staff Report was read by the
Secretary.
The hearing was opened to
the audience.
M. W. Haifley, addressed the
Commission and asked ,for a continuance and questinned the applicants
right to file the request because he has surface rights to all
property in question.
Richard LaRue, representing
the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons
for the request. He further stated that he had no knowledge
of Mr. Haifley's surface rights to the property.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS11DE BY MILLER AND
SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 862 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. -Beach Blvd. shall'be fully improved to State and City
Standards. Improvements shall include street trees and
street lights.
2. The water and fire hydrant system shall be, approved by the
Department of Public Works and Fire Department.
3. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping,
number, arrangement, access, paving and striping of all
parking spaces shall meet all adopted ordinances and the
latest Planning Commission Standards.
4. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the west
property line to City Standards.
5. A complete plot plan reflecting the foregoing conditions
shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval
prior to issuance of any building permit.
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ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE NO. 861
Applicant - Gray W. Miller
The Staff Report was read by the
Secretary.
The hearing was reopened to the
audience.
Gray Miller, applicant, addressed
the Commission and gave his reasons for the request.
Lyndon A. Wells, Sr., addressed
the Commission and spoke in favor of the subject variance.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
The Commission held a lengthy
discussion.
The:Secretary informed the
Commission that the applicant wants to convert his existing
garage into a living area and construct a carport to replace
the garage. He stated that the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
provides -the following: "Any parking space in the front one-
half of the lot shall be in fully enclosed building equipped
with a,door to provide for its complete enclosure:"
It was the consensus of the
Commission to continue UV,#861 for 30 days in order to study
possible revision to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code pert -
wining to carports in the R-1 District.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED -BY CRABB TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO NOVEMBER 16, 1965.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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INFORMAL�DISCUSSION
George Shibata,.A.ssistant
City Attorney, advised the Commission that the lessee of
Meadowlark Airport contacted him and stated that there might be
some legal problems surrounding the approval of UV #813.
In view of this, he contacted Mr. Drum from the State Division
of Aeronautics and asked that he appear before the Commission
and explain various state and federal statuses concerning the
subject variance.
Mr. Drum addressed the
Commission and explained various state and federal controls
over new construction within the vicinity of airports.
James Benson, Attorney for
Mr. William Ogden, applicant of UV #813, addressed the
Commission and stated that Mr, Ogden has submitted his
building plans to the F. A. A. for review. He also stated that
any decision made by the F. A. A. would be a recommendation only
and not a determination as to whether or not Mr. Ogden could
build the school. He further stated that Mr. Ogden has agreed
to wait for any recommendations from the F. A. A. prior to
taking out his building permits, as long as the decision
would not effect his right to build the school.
Mr. Turner, lessee of the
airport, appeared before the Commission and explained how he
would be effected by construction of the school.
It was the consensus of the
Planning Commission that they were not in a position to take
further action on the subject variance.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE -
STUDY AREA V - AND AMENDMT�NT TO MASTER
PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.'.
The Secretary distributed
copies of a proposed amendment to the Master Plan of Land
Use - Study Area V and Master Plan of Arterial Streets and
Highways.
The Commission reviewed the
proposed amendments and it was their consensus to set the matter
for public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE'SECRETARY TO SET THE MATTER
FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 2, 1965.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazils Kaufman, Larkin, Miller.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM:
The Secretary informed the
Commission that the Capital Improvements Program is in its
final stage and recommended that a public hearing be set for
November 2, 1965.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KA.UFMAN
AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBER 21 1965,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazi1, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE NO. 727
Applicant - Huntington Inter -Community Hospital
Mr. Powers addressed the Com=
mission and submitted a revised plot plan of the Huntington
Inter -Community Hospital. The Commission reviewed the
modified plot plan and it was their consensus that there was
no substantial change.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND
SECONDED -BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 727 AS REVISED
UPON THE -FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The plot plan received October 18, 1965, shall be the
approved layout.
2. Beach Boulevard and Newman Avenue shall be dedicated and
improved to City and/or State Standards during the
initial stage of development. Improvements shall'include
street trees, street lights., and street signs. Newman
Avenue shall be improved with 30 ft. of paving.
3. The.property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
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4. The main entrance shall be shifted south to line up with
Ronald Road or the State Division of Highways shall
approve the existing location prior to issuance of any
building permit.
5. A 30 ft. curb radius shall be provided onto Beach Boulevard
and a 20 ft. curb radius shall be provided onto Newman Avenue.
6. Parking lot "E" shall be redesigned to provide only two
access points onto the main entrance.
7. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping,
number, arrangement, access, paving and striping shall
meet all adopted ordinances and all provisions of the proposed
Article 979-
8. The structural street section of all private drives shall
be approved by the . Department of Public Works.
9. A lighting system shall be installed within the project and
it shall be equal in illumination to lighting on public
streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works for approval,:
10. A plan specifying trash pickup areas shall be submitted
to the Department of Public Works for approval.
11. The water, sewer and fire hydrant system shall'be approved
by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department.,
12. A soil report by an approved soils, engineer shall be approved
by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of a
building permit.
13. A plan of grading, bank protection, and drainage shall be
submitted to the Department of Public Works and the
Department of Building and Safety for approval.
14. Easements for utilities or walkways may be required.
15. Approval of this plot plan shall nabinclude approval of the
convalescent hospital.
16. A new plot plan reflecting all the foregoing conditions shall
be submitted to the Planning Department for approval
prior to issuance of any building permit.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Miller, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Worthy.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION:
The Secretary read a letter
submitted by Frank Miers, 19751 Bushard Street, Huntington
Beach, requesting that a stop sign be installed at the corner
of Bushard Street and Adams Avenue and cross walks be painted
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between Cannery Street and Brookhurst Street.
It was the consensus of the Com-
mission to refer said request to the Traffic Engineer.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Reynolds Henry Y.,gufjnan
Secretary Chairman
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