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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-11-16MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chamber Civic Center Huntington Bead, California TUESDAY NOVEMBER 161965 CORONERS PRESENT., Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson, COMMISSIONERS ABS None. CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO MRS. Wm, GALLIENNE EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION'S DEEPEST SYMPATHY UPON THE LOSS OF HER HUSBAND, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson, NOES: None, ABSENT: None, THE MOTION CARRIED. MI: On motion by Miller and seconded by Crabb, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of October 19, 1965, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary, USE VARIANCE NO. 861 m Continued 62aliccant 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 Rml Single Family Residence District, Located approx- imately 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 Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed, The Secretary informed the Commission that this item was continued from the October 19, 1965 meeting to study possible revisions to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code which would permit carports in the Rm1 zone, He stated that the Staff could see no substantial reason for amending the Code because this request is the first in 14 months, The Commission reviewed the plot plan and it was their decision to act on this case and to amend the code to process such requests as a Use Permit through the Board of Zoning Adjustments. -1- 11/16/65 Page No. 2 Minutes: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 861 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Each side of the carport shall be 50% enclosed. 2. 50% of the carport shall be attached to the main structure. 3. The carport shall be constructed of materials compatible with the main structure and it shall be similar in design to the main structure. 4. The carport shall be completely finished on the inside. At least 400 cubic feet of enclosed storage shall be provided on the premis 5. The carport shall comply with all setback requirements. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazi1, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 - Continued AZlicant - Huntin&t,00n� Pacific Corp. 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 C-1-0 Neighborhood Commercial District combined with oil production. Located on the south side of Highway #1 between 6th Street and 9th Street. Lengthy legal description on file in the Planning Department Office. The Planning Director informed the Commission that this item was continued from the October 19, 1965, meeting in order to give the State Lands Commission time to investigate the question of State Tidelands as it pertains to this project. He stated that the State Lands Commission is still waiting for the consultants report on accretion along the beach; therefore, this item should be continued to the December 7, 1965 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 TO DECEMBER 7, 1965. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman,, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 868 6Wlicant - George Kachickas To allow the construction and operation of a service station in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Gotha rd Street and legally described as the south 210 feet of the east 190 feet of the W29 SE'k, SWk of'Section 23-5-11. -2- 11/16/65 Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 The hearing was opened to the audience. Carlos Reeves, 213 Main Street, Huntington Beach, addressed the ,Commission and spoke in favor of the subject variance. Mark Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and also spoke in favor of the request. Ralph Shannon, Yorba Linda, California, ad- dressed the Commission and gave a detailed presentation favoring the proposal. Tom Cherick, representing the Pacific Drive -In Theatres, addressed the Commission and expressed concern over lighting from the proposed use reflecting into the Drive -In Theatre. Bob Drager, representing the Shell Oil Company, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Planning Director pointed out that pro- visions have been made to satisfy the commercial needs of this area. Commission discussion was held at length. It was noted that the subject property is located on an industrial street and three of the four corners are used for purposes other than commercial. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 868 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Warner Avenue and Gotha rd Street shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. 2. Street trees, street lights and street signs shall be provided to City Standards. 3. All off-street parking including landscaping shall comply with provisions of the proposed Article 979. 4. Drainage fees shall be paid. 5. A 6 ft high block wall shall be constructed along the north and west property, line to City Standards. 6. The construction shall be such that the architectural features conform to a suburban type station. 7. The lighting system shall be designed not to reflect beyond the property line._ ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin. NOES: Crabb, Kaufman. ABSENT :. . None . ABSTAINED:. Worthy. THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 11/16/65 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 USE VARIANCE NO. 869 Ap�pliccaant Guv H. Cherry To allow the construction of a restaurant with on -sale beer and .wine in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. Located at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Slater Avenue and legally described as the South 132 feet of the E2, S2, 'SE4, NE4, Section 26-5-11. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment it was closed. The Assistant Building Director informed the Commission that the applicant's plot plan as presented to the Commis- sion does not coincide with the plans submitted to the Building Depart- ment for plan check. Mr. Cherry addressed the Commission and stated that the proposed building is to be located on the north property line. The Commission held a lengthy discussion regarding commercial zoning along Beach Blvd. It is their desire to initiate a Resolution of Intent to rezone all property fronting on Beach Blvd, to C-4 which would permit the subject request and similar uses with approval of a Use Permit. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 869 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Slater Avenue shall be dedicated and improved to City Standards. Beach Blvd. shall be improved to State Standards. Improvements on both Beach Blvd and Slater Avenue shall include street trees, street signs and street lights. 2. A grading plan shall be submitted for approval by the Department of Public Works. 3. Drainage fees shall be paid. 4. All off-street parking including landscaping shall comply with provisions of the proposed Article 979. 5. All .conditions of Division of Land No. 154 shall be complied with. 6. The building shall be moved north to within 5 feet of the north property line,. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson. NOES: None, ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 11/16/65 Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 ZONE CASE NO. 536 - Continued A� lic ant - Charles S Gee a rs�. Change of -Zone from R-3_-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions. Located at the southm st corner of Adams Avenue and Huntington Street and legally described as Lot 25 and the N2 of Lot 14, Tract No. 73. Floyd G. Belsito, Associate Planner, displayed plans of the general area and stated that there are commercial uses presently in the area but due to the freeway location there is a definite need for additional commercial zoning. He stated that a Cm4 Zone is more desirable, inasmuch as it provides for a review process by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. He recommended that the Commission consider the entire area and establish the limits for additional commercial zoning. The hearing was opened to the audience. Charles Geers, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Mr. Jim DeGaull, 1011 California Street, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Planning Commis- sion to recommend approval of Zone Case No. 536 to a C-4 Zone rather than the requested C-2. RESOLUTION NO. 536 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending to the City Council Approval of Zone Case No. 536 for a C-4 Zone 'with Setback Provisions rather than the C-2 as requested. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 536 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 536 FOR A Cm4 ZONE WITH SETBACK PROVISIONS RATHER THAN C-2 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. A need exists for commercial zoning in this area. 2. Commercial uses presently exist in this area. 3. The Cm4 zone is a more desirable zone because it provides for a review through the Use Permit procedure. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -5- 11/16/65 Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO STUDY AND FIRILY ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES FOR ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONING IN THE SUBJECT AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin, Crabb, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED Chairman Kaufman called a recess of the Commission at 8:45 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED: Commission reconvened at 9:10 P.M. MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE - STUDY AREA V AND AMENDMENT TO MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREET AND HIGHWAYS w �_ The Planning Director made a presentation to the Commission of the proposed Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways amendment as it relates to the area bounded by the proposed amendment to the Master Plan of Land Use - Study Area V. The amendments to the Master Plan of Streets and Highways were as follows : 1. Delete connection between Mansion Avenue and 17th Street. 2. Delete Adams Avenue between 17th Street and 23-rd Street. 3. Add Orange Avenue as a Secondary Highway between Lake Street and the Palm Avenue extension. 4. Add a Primary Highway between Palm Avenue and Highway #l, Y2 mile northerly of 23rd Street. 5. Add Clay Avenue as a Secondary Highway between Goldenwest Street and Main Street. 6. Carry Palm Avenue as a Secondary Highway between Bolsa Chica Street and 38th Street. 7. Carry Yorktown Avenue as a Secondary Highway straight through to Main Street. 8. Change 38th Street to a Primary Highway between Garfield Avenue and Highway #1. 9. Change Garfield Avenue to a Major Highway between-Goldenwest Street and Bolsa Chica Street. 10. Change Mansion Avenue to a Primary Highway between Main Street and Goldenwest Street. 11. Change 23rd Street and Goldenwest Street to a Major Highway between Highway #1 and Garfield Avenue. 12. Turn Ellis Avenue northwest to intersect with Springdale Street as a Secondary Highway. -6- 11/16/65 Page No. 7 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16', 1965 13. Show Graham Street, Springdale Street, Palm Avenue, Talbert Avenue, Garfield Avenue extending into the Bolsa Chica Bay Area. 14. Add the Coast Freeway and Huntington Beach Freeway with the alignment previously approved by the City. The hearing was opened to the audience. Sydney Bolsie, architect, representing the Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Commission and explained the superblock concept which is proposed to be used in this project. Nprris Shumate, representing the H. B. Company, addressed the Commission and stated that he was in agreement with the proposed amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways except for proposals #1 and #3. Mr. Moffett, representing the H.B. Elementary School District, addressed the Commission and Stated that there might be.some problems with the location of the schools but they would make every effort to work out a solution. Charles Palmer, H. B. Elementary School District representative, addressed the Commission and commented on the ratio of children expected to live within the proposed development. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed and questions about the project were directed to representatives of the H. B. Company. RESOLUTION NO. 541 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 541 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 541, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 541 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. RESOLUTION NO. 541 A Resolutinn of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No.--541 -7- 11/16/65' Page No. 8 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 541, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 541 AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE - STUDY AREA V. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. EXTENSION OF TIME TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 5559, 5561, 5562, and 5563 The Secretary read a letter submitted by Jennings-Halderman-Hood, engineers for the subdivider requesting a one year extension of time in which to record the final map. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 5559, 5561, 5562, and 5563 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 860 Applicant - Scottco Inc. The Secretary displayed a revised plot plan for Scottco, Inc.,of Use Variance No. 680. He informed the Commission'that various proposed changes would increase the number of bedrooms by 75, but decrease the total number of dwelling units. The Commission reviewed the revised plot plan and it was their decision that there was a substantial change and a new variance would have to be filed if the applicant decided to pursue the matter. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY A REVISED PLOT PLAN FOR UV #680 BECAUSE THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Crabb, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Miller. NOES: Larkin. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -8- 11/16/65 Page No. 9 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1965 DISCUSSION: Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of eliminating underground utilities for Tract No. 5526. It was the decision of the Commission that a formal request should be submitted to the Planning Commission by the developer. DISCUSSION: Richard Harlow, Associate Planner, addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of amending the parking requirements in the M-1 zone. It was the consensus to set a public hearing on said amendment for the next regular meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. �.lee, K. . Reynolds Hen y KaUf&an Secretary Chairman -9- 11/16/65