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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-25MINUTES 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 25, 1966 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Larkin, Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Royer. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Worthy. DISCUSSION - STUDY OF PARKING ON 25 ft. LOTS. Richard Harlow, Acting Secretary, explained the layouts of 50 ft. and 25 ft. lots pertaining to off-street parking. The Commission held a lengthy discussion regarding the establishment of parking districts. Jack Ellsworth, 1607-A W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, addressed the Commission and discussed the off-street parking problem pertaining to sub -standard lots. Roger Slates, addressed the Commission, and also commented on the sub -standard lots and the required off- street parking. s,z Oscar Taylor, Newport Beach, addressed the Commission and stated that the downtown area definitely needs a parking district. He asked if the City could find a possible solution to the parking problem. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Assistant City Attorney look into the possibility of establishing parking districts in the area where sub -standard lots are located. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO PERMIT TANDEM PARKING TO A DEPTH OF 2 CARS ON LOTS LESS THAN 50 ft. WIDE IN THE M-1 ZONE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Miller, Bazil, Lawson, Royer.. NOES: Tom. ABSENT: Worthy. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION - 17th STREET:REZONE STUDY Floyd Belsito, Associate Planner, addressed the Commission and made a presentation of the land use and the 10/25/66. Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 25, 1966, present zoning on, 17th Street. He submitted three proposals to the Commission as follows; 1) Rezone the present M-2-0 to R-4-0, R-3-0 and R-2-0; 2) Rezone the M�2-0 to 0-4rO from the alley north of Ocean Avenue to Orange Avenue; 3) Rezone the present M-2-0 to R-5-0 from the alley north of Ocean Avenue to Orange Ave. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Staff prepare a Resolution of Intent and adopt proposal 2) From M-2-0 to 0-4-0 from the alley north of Ocean Avenue to Palm Avenue except the two southeasterly blocks, which will remain in the existing R-2,-0 Zone. A MOTION WAS MALE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CHANGE THE ZONE FROM 4-2-0 TO C-4-0 FROM THE ALLEY NORTH OF OCEAN AVENUE TO PALM AVENUE EXCEPT THE TWO SOUTHEASTERLY BLOCKS REMAINING IN THE PRESENT. R-2---0 AND EXCEPT THE WESTERLY BLOCK BETWEEN ORANGE AND MAGNOLIA AVENUES COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE RECREATION CENTER R-3-0 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The subject property is a primary highway. 2. The land will be put to better use as commercial rather -than the existing industrial. 3. The present M-2-0 zone is apt compatible with surrounding zones. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Miller, Bazil, Dawson, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION - STUDY ON YARD RERUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONES The Acting Secretary showed slides pertaining to rear and side yards ;in commercial developments abutting a resi- dential use. The Commission discussed the problem of trash storage and setbacks for commercial uses. It was the consensus that a commercial building of one story with a maximum height of 20 -ft. be permitted to abut the rear lots lane and any building over 20 ft. in height to provide a 45' sight clearance. Also setbacks may be from 0 ft. to loft. provided a masonry wall be constructed on the lot line with no openings. -2- 10/ _ 25/66. Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 25, 1966. The Commission instructed the Staff to prepare a proposal and submit it to the Commission for review and decision. DISCUSSION ON FENCE HEIGHTS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. The Assistant Building Director addressed the Commission and discussed the 6 ft. fence height increase in certain instances to provide privacy for homeowners. Mr. Ferguson suggested that the Planning Department prepare an amendment to the ordinance to allow an increase in fence height to 8 ft. by action of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and the Architectural Review Board. It was the consensus that the Planning Department prepare an amendment whereby a Use Permit will be re- quired to show cause for the request. Mr. Ferguson further discussed the 8 ft. high fence for separation purposes between, a commercial zone and residential zones. DISCUSSION - STUDY ON SUBDIVISION DESIGN INCLUDING LOT SIZES, SETBACKS, PERIMETER WALLS, CORNER CUT OFFS, STREET VARIATIONS AND TREE PLANTING. The Acting Secretary presented slides pertaining to subdivision design, lot sizes, setbacks, perimeter walls, corner cut offs, street variations and tree planting to the Commission. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and displayed sketches of various corner out offs. Roger Slates, addressed the Commission and stated that walls along arterial highways are very necessary to provide for safety. Commissioner Royer stated that he was opposed to block walls. It was the consensus of the Commission that walls be required to provide for safety,to serve as a sep- aration factor and to facilitate movement of traffic. DISCUSSION OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the State Lands Commission will hold a hearing pertaining to access to public property. -3- 10/25/66. Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 25, 1966 COUNTY VARIANCE NO. 5806 The Commission reviewed. County Variance No. 5806 requesting permission to con- struct a triplex on a parcel containing less than the required area in the R-4-X Zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. �806 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The required area is not adequate for a triplex. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin,, Miller, Bazi�, Lawson, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: Worthy. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Richard Harlow Robert Bazil Acting Secretary Chairman ,-4- 10/25/66.