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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-01MINUTES 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, NOVEMBER 1, 1966 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Larkin, Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Royer COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Larkin, the Minutes of the -Huntington Beach Plan- ning Commission of October 4, 1966, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary, USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 - Continued To allow the construction of Applicant - Huntington Pacific Corp. 107 apartment units on 5.976 acres in the C-1 and C-1-0 zone. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that because of a legal technicality, Use Permit No. 65-15 should be continued to December 6, 1966. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 65-15 TO DECEMBER 6, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.5811 - Continued Subdivider: Helen Investment Company The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5811 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received September 16, 1966, shall be the approved layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 66-48 is approved by the City Council. 3. All public streets shall comply with City Standards. Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966 4. Woodlawn Drive shall be 54 ft, wide and the frontage road median opening shall be located at Woodlawn Drive. The median shall be improved with a concrete block wall to Department of Public Works Standards. 5. The proposed pedestrian walkway shall be ,improved to Department of Public Works Standards. 6. The drainage easement skull be 10 ft. wide. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL, CALL VOTE AYES: Larkin, Miller, Worthy, Bazi1, Lawson, Tom, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-48 Applicant r Helen Investment Co. To permit the following: Secretary. 1) Front yard setback of 10 ft. with side entry garages; 2) 5000 sq. ft, minimum lots with 6000 sq. ft. lot average; 3) 50'ft. minimum lot width with 60 ft. minimum average at setback line; 4) Street sections as approved by the City Council on 917/65. The Staff Report was read by the Acting The hearing was opened to the audience. Warren Hall, 9381 Nantucket Drive, City, addressed the Commission and stated that the Commission should change the ordinance thereby eliminating the necessity for grant- ingnvariances. Mr. Hall further suggested that any application for 50 ft. lot area, 10 ft. setbacks and substandard street widths should submit specific plot plans to the Planning Commission at the time of public hearing. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 66-48 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Department of Public Works and approved by both the Plan- ning Commission (August 3, 1965) and City Council (Sept. 7, 1965). 2. The minimum front yard shall be 10 ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the street shall be 22 ft. This condition of approval is not general in nature -2- ll/l/66. I Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. and a precise plan shall be submitted to the Planning Depart--, ment for approval prior to issu,%Acce nf., any_ ,building Said plan, shah. delineate the house" 166—yt dil di"'J <ach �.. L t 1 IZ:; ,i L`)...- 3. A tree, equi-valent, to a 50 inch box. tree-,, aA._ approved by.,, the n Park Supervisor, shall' be `planted in the front yard' o? ,eaC112 lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner -lot. - 4. The minimum lot frontage -shall not be less than 50 ft. wide with 5000 sq. ft. of lot area. An average lot width of 60 ft. of fron" e "with 6000 sq. ft. of lot area shall -be pro- vided for each sic contiguous lots in a bl9ck. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Miller,`Bazil, Tom, Laws6n, Worthy,. NOES: Larkin, Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE No., 66-45 - 'Continued Applicant - Dutch HaVen Homes, Inc. To permit the following: 1) Front yard setbacks of 10 ft. with side,_entry garages; -5000 s(t, ft. minimum lots with 6000 eq.- ft._ lot average; 3) 50 ft, minim�zm lot 'width with 60 ft. minimum average at setback line; 4) Str'eet'sections as approved by the City Council 9/7/65. The Staff Report was read, by the Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Horner, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission, and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO.-66-45 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION'S: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Department of Public Works and approved by both the Plannin Commission (August-3, 1965) and City Council (Sept. 7, 19655. 2. The minimum front yard shah be 10 ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the street shall be 22 feet. This"Condition of approval is not general in nature and a precise plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department ;for Approval prior to,issuance_of any building permits. Said plan -shall delineate the housd,location on each lot._ 3. A tree, equivalent to a 30 inch box tree, as approved by the Park Supervisor, shall be planted in the front yard of each -3- 11/1/66. Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966: lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner lot. 4. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 50 ftf wide with 5000 sq. ft. of lot area., An average lot width of 60 ft. of frontage with 6000 eq. ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six oontiguous lots in a block. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson,, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Royer. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-46 - Continued Applicant - Dutch Haven Homes, Inc. "To permit the -following: 1) Reduction of street rights -of -way as approved by the City Council on 9/7/b5. 2) 10 ft. minimum front yard setbacks for fences not over 6 ft. in height and for garages with a side approach. 3) 15 ft. minimum rear yard setback on irregular shaped lots and only where a front patio is provided. 4) 50 ft. minimum lot width with 60 ft. minimum average at setback line. Acting Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the The hearing was opened to the audience. John Horner, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the subject property is zoned R-3 and the developer is reducing the density from 24 units per acre to 4.6 units per acre. ing was closed. There being no other comment the hear - A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 66-46 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Department of Public Works and approved by both the P1an- ningCommission (August 3, 1965) and City Council (Sept. 7, 1965). 2. The minimum front yard shall be 10 ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the -street shall be 22 ft. This condition of approval is not general in nature and 4 precise plan shall be submitted to the Plan- ning Department for approval prior to issuance of any building permits. Said plan shall delineate the house location on each lot. 3. A tree, equivalent to a 30 inch box 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. 4. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 50 ft. wide with 5000 sq. ft, of lot area. An average lot width of 60 -4- 11/l/66. Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning -Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966 ft. of frontage with 60QO sq. ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six contiguous lots in a.block. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Royer. ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6327 Subdivider: Huntington Harbour Corp. ,, The Acting Secretary reed a letter sub- mitted by Huntin ton Harbour Corp., requesting a continuance to November 15, 1969. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6327 TO NOVEMBER 159 1966, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil,.Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None, ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6331 and 6332 Subdivider: Buccola Investment,Co. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Hugh Halderman, engineer for the developer, addressed the Commission and.stated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested by the Subdivision Committee except condition #4 requiring that Cameo Lane and "C" Street be 52 ft. wide. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and stated that from the stand- point of drainage Cameo bane and "C"'Street as 5Q ft. right-of- way would be, adequate. . A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO'APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6332 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received October 27, 1966, shall be the - approved layout. 2. Approval of,,this Tentative Map shall.be null and void unless - UV #66-52 is approved by the City Counc}l. 3. All public streets shall comply with City Standards. 4. Street "E'I shall be 52 ft. wide. Street "B" and Street "D" shall be 54 ft, wide. 5. A division of land application shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning'Adjustments in order to establish new property lines. 6. An easement shall be provided along the east boundary of the tract on Lutheran Church property to Department; of Public -5- ll/l/66. Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. P�4nning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. Works Standards. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Dazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-52 To permit a reduction in the Applicant - Buccola Investment Co. minimum right of way width of all interi,pr streets from 56 to 46 ft-9 50 ft. and 54 ft. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the bearing was closed, A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 66-52 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Department of Public Works and approved by both the Plan- ning Commission (august 3, 1965) and City Council (Sept. 7, 1965). 2. A tree, equivalent to 4 30 inch box 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Moyer. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAD NO. 5613 Subdivider: Sunbeam Homes, Inc. The Subdivision Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Jack Xing, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and 'stated that tb.ere were no objections to the conditions suggested.by the Subdivision Committee. A NOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAD NO. 5613 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 66-53 is approved by the City Council. 2. All conditions of 4pproval of the previous approved tenta=,,. tine map shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE. - AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -6, 11/1/66 Page No. 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-53 Applicant - Sunbeam Domes, Inc. To permit the following: 1) Front yard setbacks of 10 ft. with side entry garages; 2) 5000 sq. ft. minimum lots with 6000 sq. ft. lot average; 3) 50 ft. minimum width with 60 ft. minimum average at the setback line; 4) Street sections as approved by the City Council on 9/7/65. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing.was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE N0. 66-53 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets.shall comply with standards proposed by the Depart- ment of Public Works and approved by bgth the Planning Commission (August 3, 1965) and City Council (September 7, 1965). 2. The minimum front yard shall be 10 ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the street shall be 22 ft. This condition of approval is not general in nature and a precise plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to issuance of any building permits. Said plan shall delineate the house location on each lot. 3. A tree, equivalent to a 30 inch box 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. 4. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 50 ft. wide with 5000 sq, ft, of lot area. An average lot width of 60 ft. of frontage with 6000 sq. ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six contiguous lots in a block. ROLL CALL VOTE:, AYES: Miller, Fazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Royer ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. EXTENSION OF TIME TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6084 The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Gil Covell, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE EXTENSTON OF TIME ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6084 TO DECEMBER 2l9 1966, -7- ll/l/66. Page No. 8 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO, 66-59 Applicant - Deane Brothers The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the subject variance is in conjunctipn with Tentative Tract Map No. 6084 previously approved for extension of time to December 21, 1966 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO CONTINUE USE VARIANCE NO. 66-59 TO DECEMBER 20, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO, 66-55 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-5 To allow the division of land of a Applicant - Nelson B. Reames 75 ft. by 150 ft. parcel of land into two 37.5 ft. by 150ft. lots. The Acting Secretary read two letters of protest and one letter in favor of the request, Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting The hearing was opened to the audience. Jack O'Brien, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Ernest; Oldfield,,lQll Park Street, addressed the Commission and objected to the division of land. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was the consensus of the Commission to deny Use Variance No. 66-55 and Division of Land No. 66-5 because the request does not comply with the surrounding area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY TOM TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO, 66-55 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-5 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-51 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-4 To allow a Division of Land into two Applicant - Herbert D. Porter separate parcels one of which does not abut a public street. The hearing was opened to the audience. -8- 11/1/66. Page No. 9 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. Fenton E. Jones, Attorney, representing the applicant and also representing First Western Bank, addressed the Commission and explained the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 66-51 AND DIVISION OF LAND No. 66-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A 27 ft. wide easement for access to the rear parcel shall be provided along the north portion of the front parcel.. 2. A 16 ft, wide easement for access to the rear parcel shall be provided along the south portion of the front parcel and the ultimate disposition of such easement shall be determined by the City when the rear parcel is developed. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time of development. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time of development. 5. The property shall partio,ipate in the local drainage assessment district' at the time of development, 6. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. A plan conforming to the grading ordinance shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval prior to issuance of a building permit. S. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time of development. 9. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department at the time of development. 10. A parcel map shall be filed with the City and recorded. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazi1, Tom, hawson,.Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE No. 66=55 ' Change of zone from R-3 Limited Multiple Family Applicant - Power.Inc.Residenee District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. William Power, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. -9- ll/l/66. Page No, 10 Minutes; H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. was closed. There being no other comment the hearing The Acting Secretary pointed out that the Master Plan, of band Use for the subject property is high density residential, not commercial. He further stated that there is a great overabundance of commercial property along Beach Blvd., and this request would simply perpetuate that condition.; Instead, an R-5 zone would be more conducive to the area. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue Zone Base No. 66-55, at the request of the applicant, in order to present his reasons for the _proposed zone change to C-4. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 66-55 TO DECEMBER 61 19669 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Baz�l, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None.. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARR, IED . USE VARIANCE NO, 66-,56 Applicant , Power Inc. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Use Variance No. �6-56 is in conjunction with Zone Case No. 66-55 previously acted on by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE USE VARIANCE NO. 66-56 TO DECEMBER 6, 1966. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazii, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED, ZONE CASE NO. 66-54 Change of zone from R-A Residential Applicant John A. Murdy, Jr.. Agricultu,ral*District and M-1 Light Industrial District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Florence E. Evans, 521 S. Curtis Avenue, Alhambra, Calif., endors- ing the proposed zone change. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Hugh Blue, Manager of Operations for Rancho California, ad4rsssed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commissioner Bazil stated that the Com- mission should evaluate this zoning as it relates to surrounding area. He further suggested that the zone change be continued until a study is oRnduoted relative to the North -South Freeway location or until the Master Plan is developed according to the street pattern. Jack Murdy, applicant, addrgssed the Commission and stated that he did not want the zone case continued and felt that an R-1 zone would be acceptable at this time. He -10- 11/1/66. Page No. 11 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. stated that if studies indicate that a high density use is acceptable, he would file for an R-3 zone at a later date. RESOLUTION NO. 66-54 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 66-54 for an R-1 rather than the requested R-3 zone to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 66-54 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 66-54 FOR AN R-1 ZONE RATHER THAN THE REQUESTED R-3 ZONE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The subject parcel is bounded on the north and west by R-1 property and on the south by the Murdy Park Site. 2. There is an approved school site adjacent to and north of the Mundy Park Site encroaching into the M-1 Zone, which would leave only 8 acres of property for industry. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Lawson, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nome. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. COMMISSIONER LAWSON: COMMISSIONER LAWSON WAS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT 9:45 P.M. BY THE CHAIRMAN. ZONE CASE NO. 66-56 Change of zone from R-5 Office - Applicant - Ash Corporation Professional District to C-2 Community Business District with setback provisions. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Edna M. Hileman, endorsing the proposed zone change. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dr. Hubbell, applicant, addressed the Com- mission and gave his reasons for the request. He also submitted a letter by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company stating that it was necessary to have a 5 acre parcel in order to develop the subject property. Willis Warner, Planning Consultant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. Melvin Jay, owner of the Sea Breeze Trailer Park, addressed the Commission and'also spoke in favor of the subject zone change. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held at length. RESOLUTION NO. 66-56 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 66-56 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 66-56 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 66-56 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: -11- ll/1/66. Page No. 12 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. 1. The 3 acre parcel to the west is zoned C-2 and this change will increase the amount of 0-2 property to 5 acres which is more desirable for a neighborhood commercial development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO.'66-52 Change of zone from: RESOLUTION OF INTENT 1) 0-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 2) 0-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 3) R-1 Single Family Residence District and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 4) 0-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 5) R-4-X Suburban Residential District (County) to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 6) C-2 Community Business District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 7) 0-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and 0-2 Community Business District and R-4-X Suburban Residential District (County) to R-5 Office -Professional District; 8) 'C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and 0-2 Community Business District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. Floyd Belsito, Associate Planner, made a presentation of the proposed zone change. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jack Ellsworth, 1607-A W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, addressed the Commission and asked if existing lots must conform to minimum frontage requirements in the proposed zone, and why use permits were required for permitted uses. Michael Baros, 17061 "A" Street, addressed the Commission and questioned the 50 ft. setback provisions. Bertus Holmes, 17092 "A" Street, addressed the Commission and asked about the 50 ft. setback on Beach Blvd. -12- 11/1/66. Page No. 13 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. Kenneth Butts, 4592 Scenario Drive, City, addressed the Commission and stated that he was concerned about the type of uses permitted in the C-4 zone. Margaret Preininger, 4472 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Commission and requested that her property remain in the present C-1 zone. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 66-52 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending A proval of Zone Case No. 66-52 on Sub Items 1�, 2), 3)9 4) 5), 6) and 8) and a portion of Sub Item 7j to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 66-52 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 66-52 ON SUB ITEMS l), 2), 3)9 4)9 5)9 6) AND 8) AND A PORTION OF SUB ITEM 7) TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This property fronts on Major Highways which is desirable for commercial use. 2. The subject zone change will conform to the Master Plan of Land Use. AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A PORTION OF SUB ITEM 7) FROM C-1 TO R-5 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-49 - Continued To allow 4 off-street parking Applicant - Jack Ellsworth spaces to be arranged other than as required by Article 979. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jack Ellsworth, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-49 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A 25 ft. turning radius shall be maintained. 2. 3% of the entire site shall be landscaped. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. -13- ll/1/66. Page No. 14 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. USE PERMIT NO. 66-27 - APPEAL FROM BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECISION Applicant - A.J. Land Co. To permit a super service station with a conveyorized car wash in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Robert M. DeGuise appealing the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustments to approve said Use Permit. The Acting Secretary further read a letter submitted by Kenneth Clark, representing the applicant, stating that they considered the appeal of the Board's decision as invalid because the appellent failed to state in detail any error of decision or requirement of the Board. The Acting Secretary further read a letter submitted by Kenneth Clark explaining the operation of a Carriage House. The Staff Report was read -by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert DeGuise, 15961 Wicklow Lane, City, addressed the Commission and asked if he would be bound by the reasons as stated in the appeal, Chairman Bazil stated that the Planning Commission would consider the request as it was submitted to the Board and would consider any arguments for or against the proposal. Mr. DeGuise asked clarification of several points of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code regarding the number of persons who could be employed on the premises; whether or not the business would have to be conducted entirely within the building; and the criteria used by the Planning Commission when considering a use permit. Mr. DeGuise was informed that there does not appear to be any limitations of persons to be employed on the premises; that the business could be conducted in the open and that a use permit is reviewed to see how the commercial development relates to the surround- ing property such as driveways, curb breaks,landscpaing, walls and similar development standards. Paul D. Monroe, 15971 Wicklow Lane, City, addressed the Commission and objected to the proposed car wash. Rober Kay, 1665 S. Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. Kenneth Clark, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 66-27 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The structure shall substantially conform to the rendering submitted by the applicant. 2. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping, arrangement, access, paving and striping shall conform to Article 979. -14- ll/l/66. Page No. 15 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. 3. A revised plot plan showing landscaping on three (3) percent of the site shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review. 4. A block wall shall be constructed at the east end of the building for sound deadening and a plot plan showing said wall shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review. 5. A 7 ft. high block wall shall be constructed on the east and north sides of the property to City Standards, 6. Driveway locations shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 7. Outside lighting shall be directed away from abutting residential uses. 8. There shall be no outside speakers. 9. Blacktop berms shall be installed within the easement located along the north and east property lines. Said berms shall be placed no more than 100 ft. on center. 10. All utilities shall be installed underground. 11. Edinger Avenue shall be fully improved to City'Standards. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Worthy, Royer. NOES: Tom, Larkin. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-54 To allow one double-faced, internally Applicant - Penny Saver illuminated, non -revolving, non -flashing and non -animated post sign approximately 127 sq. ft., at a height of 45 ft. to the top panel. Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting The hearing was opened to the audience. Howard Friedman, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and submitted a revised plot plan pertaining to the height of the proposed sign. He further gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO .APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 66-54 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION. 1. The sign structure shall not exceed a height of 40 ft. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The proposed sign, will be located in an industrial zone and the use needs some identification. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Baz�l, Worthy, Royer, Tom, Larkin. NOES: None, ABSENT:, Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. -15- ll/l/66. Page No. 16 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, l966. CODE AMENDMENT No. 66,16 LANDSCAPING The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this amendment is intended to provide curbs around landscaped areas, a limit on the height of boundary landscaping, a provision for maintenance of landscaped areas and all required landscaping to be located within the off-street parking area. The hearing was opened to,the audience, there being nq comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 66-18 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 66-19 R1 thru R-4 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this amendment pertains to clarification of the minimum open space provision and eave returns as an architectural feature in the residential zones. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Wilson, Western Awning Assoc., addressed the Commission and suggested that this item be continued for further discussion. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 66-19 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom, Larkin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-24 - REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Applicant - Deane Bros. BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this item was referred to them by the Board of Zoning Adjustment for decision because of the standard condtion to require underground utilities. Frank Richardson, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that it would be a hardship to install underground utilities because of the shape of the property. He further explained the difference in cost for the installation of underground utilities as opposed to installation of overhead lines. Gil Covell, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for requesting that they be allowed to install the utility lines overhead. -16- ll/l/,66. Page No. 17 Minutes: H.B. Pla�Ln.ing Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. Jerry King, the potential buyer of the subject property, addressed the Commission and explained how cost estimates were determined. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 66-24.UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDTIONS: 1. Atlanta Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State Standards at the time each parcel is developed. 'Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, and street lights. 2. All streets shall cop'orm to City of Huntington -Beach Standards. Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highway Standards shall apply where applicable. Street.sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at' -the time each parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 6:. Preliminary and final soil, reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of a building permit-. 7. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards, 8. A plan -conforming to the grading ordinance -shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for-approval,prior to issuance of a building permit. 9. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 10 A parcel map shall be filed with the City and recorded. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the condtions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil NOES: Larkin, Royer, Tom ABSENT: Lawson. NO DECISION WAS MADE, A FURTHER NOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO'. 66-24 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Atlanta Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State Standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, and street lights. -17- 11/1/66. Page No. 18 Minutes; H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 1, 1966. 2. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards. Master Plan'of Arterial Streets and Highway Standards shall apply where applicable. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 6. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of a building permit. 7. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards. 8. A plan -conforming to the grading ordinance shall be submitted to the Department of.Public Works for approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 9. All utilities, except Edison Company feeder lines, shall be in- stalled underground at the time each parcel is developed. 10. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 11. A parcel map shall be filed with the City and recorded. 12. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE; AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil., Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson, THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. ( lc-/ ` ichard A. Harlow obert Bazil Acting Secretary Chairman T18- 1T/l/66.