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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-04MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1966 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer. Worthy, Miller, Lawson. MINUTES: On motion by Tom and seconded by Larkin, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of September 7 and 20, 1966, were accepted as transcribed and mailed_by the Secretary. USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 - Continued Applicant - Huntington Pacific Corp. The Secretary informed the Commission that the mean high tide still has not been determined by the State Lands Commission; therefore, the public hearing should be continued until November L, 1966. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 TO NOVEMBER 1, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil} Tom, Royer. NOES: None ABSENT: Worthy, Miller, Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5500 EXTENSION OF TIME The Secretary read a letter -submitted by S.D.C., Inc. requesting a continuance to October 18, 1966. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5500 TO OCTOBER 18, 1966,-AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller, Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. 10/4/66. a Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 4, 1966. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.5424 USE VARIANCE NO. 66-45 Applicant - Dutch Haven Homes The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant, requesting a continuance of Tentative Tract Map No.5424 and Use Variance No. 66-45 to October 18, 1966. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.5424 TO OCTOBER 18, 1966, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE_: AYES: Larkin; Bazil, NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller, THE MOTION CARRIED. Tom, Royer. Lawson. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO.66-45 TO OCTOBER 18, 19669 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT: ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller, THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER LAWSON: Tom, Royer. Lawson. Commissioner Lawson arrived at 7:45 P.M. and assumed his duties. ZONE CASE NO. 66-50 Change of zone from R-A Residential Applicant - Wm. F. Slater Agricultural District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. The Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Julius Gomes, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and asked several questions regarding the Staff Report. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Secretary pointed -out -that the. -Master Plan designates this property_for highway related commercial use and this designation is based on a premise that the Huntington Beach Freeway will be located east of Golden West Street. The -2- 10/4/66. Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 4, 1966. Secretary informed the Commission that the Urban Land Institute was asked to establish boundaries for the central industrial district, and they determined that the western boundary should be established by the freeway and that the freeway should be located along the west side of Golden West. It was the consensus to continue the hearing to January 3, 1967, in order to provide time to complete a master plan study. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 66-50 TO JANUARY 3, 1967, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 66-49 Change of zone from County A-1 Applicant - Huntington Beach Co. zone to M-2-0 Industrial District combined with oil production (Prezone) and R-A-O Residential Agricultural District combined with oil (Prezonc The hearing was opened to the audience. George Sheridan, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and answered some questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 66-49 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 66-49 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 66-49 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 66-49 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The subject property will be annexed to the City. 2. The change of zone will conform to the present use of property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -3- 10/4/66. Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 4, 1966. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-43 Applicant - Huntington Beach Co. To permit the following: 1. The operation of a natural gasoline and absorption plant, located less than 2000 feet from the nearest "R" District or "A" District designated for future residential development. 2. buildings and structures in excess of 40 ft. in height. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 66-43 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The request will allow the continued use of an existing natural gasoline and absorption plant. 2. The property is within a developed oil field. 3. The property will remain in its present use as long as the oil field is in operation. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-44 To permit the erection of 3 Applicant - So. Calif. Edison Co. signs 5 ft. by 10 ft. in the M-2-0 Industrial District com- bined with oil production and in the M-1-A Restricted Manufactur- ing District. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. A representative of the So. Calif. Edison Company was present and explained the type of sign they proposed to build. There being no -further comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 66-44 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed signs shall setback 50 ft. from the ultimate right- of-way. 2. The proposed signs shall be located as shown on the plot plan. -4- 10/4/66. Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 4, 1966. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The signs will advise the public of the property's future use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-49 To allow 4 off-street parking spaces Applicant - Jack Ellsworth to be arranged other than as required by Article 979• The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant appealing denial of Area Variance 66-49 by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The Staff Report was read by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Jack Ellsworth, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Mrs. John Swanner, 2315 Bullington Street, Wichita Falls, Texas addressed the Commission and objected to the variance. was closed. There being no other comment, the hearing Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was the consensus to continue the hearing on Use Variance No. 66-49 to October 18, 1966, in order to make an on -site investigation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO OCTOBER 18, 1966, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMDENDMENT NO. 66-16 The Secretary informed the Commission that this code amendment will prohibit the storage of outdoor sanitation facilities in all industrial zones and it will cause abatement or removal of those that are existing within 6 months. Mr. Reynolds further stated that in addition, this amendment will -5- 10/4/66. Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 4, 1966. require screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment in the professional, commercial and industrial zones. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 66-16 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS R-1, _R-2,-R-3, R-4 The Secretary distributed copies of proposed code amendments pertaining to clarification of the minimum open space provision and eave returns as an architectural feature in the residential zones. The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, -Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATION: The Secretary informed the Commission that Commissioner Royer and Commissioner Tom were appointed to the Architectural Review Board. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 66-18 LANDSCAPING The Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to landscaping in off-street parking areas. code amendment. The Commission reviewed the proposed M 10/4/66. Page No. 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 4, 1966. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 66-18. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. TEE_MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to setbacks in commercial zones. The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment and it was the consensus to conduct further studies on the matter. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO PREPARE FURTHER STUDIES PERTAINING TO SETBACKS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer, Lawson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy, Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Richard Harlow, Associate Planner, addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of requir- ing all on -site utilities to be placed underground. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Staff prepare a code amendment which would require on - site utilities to be installed underground. DISCUSSION: Richard Harlow, Associate Planner, addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of rezoning 17th Street from its present industrial zone. It was the consensus to conduct a study of the area for discussion at the next study session meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. A. Reynolds o ert D. Bazil Secretary Chairman -7- 10/4/66.