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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ichard A. Harlow obert Bazil
Acting Secretary Chairman
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