HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-01-04MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers,,Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller.,
ZONE CASE NO. 543 - Continued
Applicant_ - Shields Development, Co.
Change.. of Zone from 3R A, Resi-
dential Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence District
and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District with setback provisions.
Located at the northwest corner of Brookhurst Street and Yorktown
Avenue and legally described as follows: Parcel I: From R-A to
R-1; the W. 260 ft. of the S..264 ft. of the SE/4,, SE/4,, NE/4 of'' Section 6-6-10.
Parcel II: From R-A to-C-l': The E. 400 ft.' of the S. 264 ft. of the
SE/4, SEA, NEA of Section 6-6-10.
The Secretary read a letter
submitted by Randall F. Paull, Vice -President of Shields Development'.
Co., requesting a continuance to February 1, 1966, meeting.,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO. 543 TO
FEBRUARY 1, 1966.
ROLL,CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5841
The Secretary informed the
Commission that this item and Use Variance No..884 pertain to the
same parcel of land and the public hearing should be opened to -both
items.
Staff Reports on both items
were read by the Secretary. It was noted that the recommendations
of,the ULI should be implemented and the service station site should
be eliminated.
The hearing was opened to the
audience on Tentative Tract 5841 and Use Variance 884.
R.,E. Dingwall, 19791 Estuary
Lane, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and questioned if
there was a hardship.
The Planning Director read the
application and the reasons stated for the request.
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Robert Gulino, engineer for
the developer, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal.
Mark Porter, 19842 Providence
Lane, Huntington Beach., addressed the Commission and asked if
underground utilities were regVired and further requested the City
to require average lot sizes larger than 6000 sq..ft.
the hearing was closed.
the service station site because of
There being no other comment,
It was the consensus to eliminate
Urban Land Institute recommendations.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5841 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. The Tentative Map received January 4, 1965, shall be the approved
layout.
2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless
Use Variance No. 884 is approved by the City Council.
3. The property line radius of all cul-de-sac streets shall be
45 feet.
4. The minimum frontage of lots on cul-de-sacs shall be 45 feet.-
5. The proposed pedestrian walkway shall be designated Lot "A"
and said walkway shall be improved to Department of Public Works
Standards.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground.
7. -The Service Station site shall be omitted and the tract shall
be approved for construction of single family homes only.
8. A petition for rezoning to R-1 shall be filed approximately
at the time the final map is recorded.
9. The property line radius on cul-de-sac streets may be reduced
to 45 feet and the minimum frontage on cul-de-sac lots may be
reduced to 40 feet if said reductions are approved by the Fire
Department and Department of Public Works. On -street parking
shall be provided for each lot; otherwise, conditions 3 and 4
shall prevail.
10. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that
are applicable shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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USE VARIANCE NO. 884
_....Applicant - Mervin B. Johnson
To permit the following:
1) The property line radius of all cul-de-sacs'to be'45'feet. 2)
The minimum frontage of lots on cul-de=sacs and knuckles to be
40 ft. 3) The•-lots.within each block.to average 60 ft. in. width
(at a 20 ft. setback from front property line) -with an average
6000 sq. ft. of.'lot area per -block. (The minimum lot shall not
be less than 50 ft. in width with 5000 sq. -ft.. Hof lot area including
corner lots). 4) 50`;t. right of way streets as indicated on ac-
companying maps of Tracts 5841 and 6068. 5) ' ' 10 ft. mi.ni.mumfront
yard setback for 'fences not over 6 ft. in height and for garages
With a side approach. 6) A minimum of 3 ft. side yard on one side
of a lot provided the abutting side yard of the adjoining lot is
not less than 5 ft. 7) 15:ft. minimum rear yard setback on irregular
shaped lots and.on other lots only where a front patio is provided.
(For the purposes of -this variance a patio shall be defined as an area
adjoining the dwelling unit which is enclosed with a fence, 8) Roll
curbs (to Department of Public Works Standards) for driveways and
continuous roll curbs around cul-de-sacs and knuckles. 9) Sidewalks
adjacent to curbs, with no parkways. Located at'the southwest corner
of Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street in'the R-A-O Residential
Agricultural District ,and 'legally described as .the NE/4, NE/4 of
Section 18-6-10.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY'KAUFMAN
AND SECONDED BY LAWSON'TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF -UV #884 TO THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The request conforms to intent of the subdivision ordinance code.
AND FURTHER RECOMMEND APPROVAL
OF USE VARIANCE N0..884 TO THE.CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. The property line radius of all cul-de-sacs shall be'45 feet.
2. The minimum frontage of lots on cul-de-sacs and knuckles shall
be 45 feet.
3. 'Lots within each.block shall average 60 feet in width with 6000
sq. ft. of lot area and the minimum lot shall not be less than
50 feet wide with 5000.sq.-ft.-of lot area.
4. The minimum.street'shall have 50•ft. of right-of-way.
5. :The minimum front yard shall be.10 ft. except the minimum front
yard for garages entered directly,from.the street shall be 22 ft.
6. The minimum side yard shall be 3 ft., provided the abutting
side yard of the adjoining lot is not less than 5 ft. and further
provided.no architectural feature, shall be located closer than
30 inches to the property line.
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7. A 15 ft..minimum rear yard setback on irregular shaped lots
and on other lots only where a front patio is provided may be
permitted. Patio shall be defined as a paved area enclosed
with a fence.
8. All streets shall be to Department of Public Works Standards.
9. A full-grown tree, as approved by the Park Supervisor, shall be
planted in the, front yard of each lot and in the exterior side
yard of each corner lot.
10. The property line radius on cul-de-sac streets may be reduced
to 45 feet and the minimum frontage on cul-de-sac lots may be
reduced to 40 feet if said reductions are approved by the Fire
Department and: Department of Public Works. On -street parking
shall.be provided for each lot; otherwise, conditions 1 and 2
shall prevail.
11. The developer shall notify the Real Estate Commissioner of the
above listed conditions.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Bazil suggested that
the Commission instruct the Staff to inform all applicants that the
Planning Commission is reconsidering the location and amount of
commercial property throughout the City and the reconsideration
will be based on recommendations of the ULI.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5148
Number of Lots: 17 Subdivider: B. G. Williams
Total Acreage: 3.95 Engineer: Valley Consultants, Inc.
Located approximately 727 ft. south
of Edinger Avenue and west of Bolsa Chica Street and legally des-
cribed as being a proposed subdivision of Lots 146, 147, and a portion
of Lot 148 in Tract No. 3750.
The Subdivision Committee Report
was read by the Secretary.
Jack Carlson, engineer for the
developer, addressed the Commission and objected to the condition
requiring underground utilities. He stated that there are 5 overhead
poles existing on the south property line. He further requested that
the Commission reconsider the condition requiring that a 6 ft. block
wall be constructed along the north line of the subdivision. He
stated that the owner on the north property line objects to the
block wall because he does not have plans to develop his property
at this time.
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Bob Williams, applicant, addressed
the Commission and submitted various photographs of existing overhead
power lines.surrounding the subject property. He further requested
.that the block wall be deleted until the adjacent property is developed.
Commission discussion was held at
length.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND
SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5148 UPON THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, AS AMENDED:
1. The Tentative Map received December 10, 1965, shall be the approved
layout.
2. All public streets and alleys shall comply with City Standards.
3. All utilities shall be installed underground.
4. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that
are applicable shall be complied with.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 6136
Number of Lots: 36 Subdivider: Doyle Development
Total Acreage: 7.76 Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson,Inc
Located east of Springdale Street,
808 feet south of Heil Avenue and legally descrbied as being a proposed
subdivision of a portion of the NWA, SWA of Section 22-5-11.
The Subdivision Report was read by
the Secretary.
Stanley Bell, engineer for the
developer, addressed the Commission and objected to condition #5
requiring the installation of underground utilities. He stated
that the surrounding area is all overhead.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND
SECONDED BY CRABB TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6136 WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The Tentative Map received December 15, 1965, shall be the
approved layout.
2. The property line radius of all cul-de-sac streets shall be
50 feet.
3. The drainage easement on Lot 16 shall be eliminated.
4. A 10 ft..'drainage easement shall be provided on either Lot 8
or Lot 9.
5. All utilities shall be installed underground.
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6. A petition for rezoning to R-1 shall be filed approximately at
the time the final map is recorded.
7. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that
are applicable shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE VARIANCE NO. 883
Applicant - Westwayy Petroleum Co.
To allow the construction of a
service station in theR-1 Single Family Residence District.
Located at the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Newland Street
and legally described as Lots 60 and 61, Tract No. 3431.
Secretary.
The Staff Report was read by the
The hearing was opened to the
audience..
Mr. Marshall, representing Westway
Petroleum Co., addressed the Commission and presented maps and photo-
graphs of the proposed service station. He stated that the subject
property is not desirable for single family dwellings.
The following property owners
addressed the Commission and objected to the service station:
Mrs. Christine O'Connell, 8521 Glasgow Circle, Richard Bond, 8551
Glasgow Cr., John O'Connell, 8521 Glasgow Cr., R. E. Dingwall,
19791 Estuary Lane and Mark Porter, 19842 Providence Lane.
Mr. Neil Evans, 7605 Granada Drive,
Buena Park, owner of the adjoining property spoke in favor of the
request. .
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission noted that the subject
property is zoned R-1, used as R-1 and master planned for low density
residential use.
The Planning Director pointed out
that vehiVlar access rights from Newland Street and Warner Avenue
to the subject lots have been dedicated to the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY LAWSON TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO. 883 FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
1. The applicant did not establish a hardship because the subject
property is used for single family housing.
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2. The request is incompatible with the Master Plan of Land Use
and the ULI recommendations.
ROLL CALL VOTE: —
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT:, Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CODE AMENDMENT 65-9 - ARTICLE 981
„Board of_Zonin Adjustments ,
The Planning Director informed the
Commission- that -thi-s ; amendment pertains to the expansion of the
Board of Zoning Adju-6tinents responsibilities.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Warren Hall, 9381 Nantucket Drive,
addressed the Commission and objected to S. 9811.1, Subsection K,
allowing the Board to act on adjustments in plot plans previously
approved by the Commission which do not constitute a substantial
change. He stated that the public should have an opportunity to
express their opinion and participate in the discussion. He also
felt that the Planning Commission should act on any revisisions in
plot plans which were previously approved by the Planning Commission.
There being no other comment, the
hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMA,N TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT 65-9
TO THE CITY COUNCIL, DELETING ITEM K.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS CALLED: Chairman Bazil called a recess of the Commission
at 9:45 PM.
CQ4HISSTON--R CON-VE-NED: Commission reconvened at 10:00 PM.
CODE AMENDMENT 65-10 -"ARTICLE 910
R-1 Zone Parking Requirements
The hearing was opened to the audience,
there being no comment, the hearing was closed.
The Planning Director informed the
Commission that this provision is an amendment to the R-1 District
which will alter the parking requirements by permitting carports
subject to the approval of a Use Permit.
Discussion followed regarding the
use if this provision on a large scale. It was the consensus that
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any application for a use permit would have to be for each lot and
a single use permit would not cover an entire subdivision.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT 65-10
AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CODE AMENDMENT 65-11 - ARTICLE 973
Miscellaneous - Home. Occupations
The hearing was opened to the
audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed.
The Planning Director informed
the Commission that the proposed amendment will allow Home Occupa-
tions in the residential districts subject to approval ofa Use
Permit.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT 65-11
TO THE CITY COUNCIL, AS AMENDED.
,ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted by R. H. Grant Co., regarding
the commercial block wall ordinance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY CRABB TO RECEIVE AND FILE SAID COMMUNICATION..
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted,;by Rev. James Dolan, regarding
the location of access to the proposed church site from Gregory Lane.
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A representative of Harper Estate,
addressed the Commission and stated that they did not have any
objection to the amendment.
Rev. Dolan addressed the Commission
and explained the parking layout. He requested that "no parking"
signs be posted along Gregory Lane and that the curbs be painted r&6.
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The Commission reviewed the request
and it was their consensus that the submitted plot plan is not a
substantial change.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRABB AND
SECONDED BY KAUFMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted by Security Fore Corp.,
requesting minor revisions of a previously approved plot plan.
Ron Foell, representing Security
Fore Corp., addressed the Commission and explained the revised
plot plan.
It was noted that the total number
of lots in the development is reduced from 730 to 703, the density
is reduced from 9.55 to 9.35 dwelling units per acre, and there is
no change to the street pattern, common green or recreational areas.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE THE REVISED PLOT PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS;
1. There will be no adverse effect to surrounding area.
2. It will provide less density.
3. The same street pattern will be retained.
4. The revised plan will not constitute a substantial change.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kaufman, Worthy, Crabb, Bazil.
NOES: Lawson, Larkin.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Mr. Jack Bass, 8712 Adams Avenue,
Huntington Beach, addressed the
Commission and requested that he be relieved of the hardship of
maintaining a tree planted by the subdivider and be allowed to
plant palm trees in place of the existing olive tree.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY LARKIN TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. 'It would be a hardship to maintain the existing olive tree.
ROLL, CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.,
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION: USE VARIANCES
The Planning Director informed
the Commission that the topic of Use Variances was opened for general
discussion at the last meeting. He stated that it was prompted by
a request that the City Council declare a moratorium on use variances,
The Secretary read a letter sub-
mitted by Assistant City Attorney, George Shibata, regarding the
legal effect of use variances.
Commission discussion was held.
It was the consensus of the Commission
that said letter should be forwarded to the City Council for their
review.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND
SECONDED BY CRABS TO FORWARD A COPY OF LETTER SUBMITTED BY THE
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR INFORMATION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN
AND SECONDED BY CRABB TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ORDINANCE TO LIMIT REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES TO THOSE PERTAINING
TO PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ONLY AND NOT THOSE INVOLVING LAND USE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Miller.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
TI-PICAL EXCEPTIONS ON NEW SUBDIVISIONS:
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The Secretary ,rQe, `d' a list of
recommendations pertaining to street widths, lot 'reduction and
yards, that should be discussed by:the Commission. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the City should:
1® Continue the existing policy pertaining to street widths.
2. Require larger average lot sizes.
3. Process all yard variances through..the Board of Zoning Adjustments9
with a specific plan and not as a general request.
4. Allow 10 ft. front yard setbacks for garages with a side approach
for 1/3 of the lots on a block, excluding corner lots.
5. Discontinue the policy of permitting 3 ft. side yards.
6. Discontinue the policy of permitting 15 ft. rear yard setbacks
on irregular shaped lots and other lots where a front patio
is provided.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM:
The Secretary read a ii9t of seven
recommendations that should be discussed -by the Planning Commission
relative,to the Capital Improvements Program. 'These recommendations
were based on the findings -of the Urban Land Institute. It was the
consensus of -the Commission,that the City should:
1. Not obligate more than 50% of its allowable bonding capacity.
20 Defer action on,a master plan of beach development until a
workable program and methods of financing are achieved.
3. Limit -,the use.of bonded''funds to the acquisition of land and its
improvements.
4. Delete the,concept:of a golf course from the immediate program
and reconsider its,,potential at a later date.
5. Hold the construction of a main library in abeyance until a
firm commitment is -made -concerning the location of the civic
center.
6. Consider the possibility of transferring the trash and refuse
collection,to a, -use -or service charge.
%m Pursue one main library and additional bookmobiles in lieu of
a branch library system. Also if the present library is in the
future civic center, it should be expanded as a branch library.
DISCUSSION_: PARK.AND.RECREATION FEES - IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 1150
It was the consensus of the Commission
to continue the, matter ;to ,January 18, 1966.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Richard Harlow, Associate Planner,
addressed the Commission and asked
whether or not underground utilities should apply to all commercial,
industrial -and residential subdivisions as well -as --..apartment projects
and commercial developments.
It was the consensus of the Commission
that underground utilities should be required in all instances and
that a code amendment should be initiated requiring underground
utilities as a requirement of a zone:,
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY KAUFMAN AND
SECONDED BY CRABB-TO AMEND"THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO
REQUIRE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AS A REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONE AND THAT
THE BOARD,OF ZONING'ADJUSTMENTS'AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPT
THE REQUIREMENT ASA POLICY,UNTIL THE ORDINANCE IS IN EFFECT.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Crabb, Lawson, Bazil, Kaufman, Worthy, Larkin.
NOES: None. ll
THEEMOTI ON' HIED.
K.A. Reynolds
Secretary.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Robert D. Bazil
Chairman
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