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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-03-07MINUTES 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, MARCH 7, 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Worthy, Larkin, Bazil, Miller, Royer, Tom. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Lawson. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Larkin, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of February 21, 1967, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6283 Subdivider: Armour Development Co. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Stanley Sampson, representing the developer, addressed the Commission and reviewed the proposal. He stated that he did not concur with the suggested condition requiring that "H" Street be 50 ft. wide. He further objected to the condition stating that Use Variance No. 67-6 shall become null and void on June 20, 1967. He'also mentioned that there is an approved tentative map for the subject property for which Park and Recreational Fees are not required. Paul Bruns, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave a comparative analysis of the original map and revised map. Charles Mashburn, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, expressed his concern over -the request to waive park and recreation fees. The Commission held a lenghty discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6283 UPON THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITIONS AS AMENDED: 1. The Tentative Map received February 10, 1967, shall be the approved layout. 2. All public streets shall comply with City Standards. 3. Magnolia Street and Atlanta Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards around the "Not A Part" parcel. 4. The proposed drainage easement along the north side of Lot 7 shall be a private easement. 5. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 3/7/67. Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 7, 1967 7. "A" Street shall, be 60 ft. wide at its intersection with Magnolia Street and shall taper to 52 ft. at the first interior side lot line. 8. "E" Street shall, be 60 ft. wide at its intersection with Atlanta Avenue and shall taper to 54 ft. at the first interior side lot line. 9. A slope easement shall be provided where lots 92 and 93 abut Atlanta Avenue or a retaining wall shall be constructed along Atlanta Avenue to Department of Public Works Standards. 10. A zone change application shall be submitted to adjust the C-1 and R-1 boundaries prior to filing of the final map. 11. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for Tentative Tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The revised map results in an improved subdivision design. 2. The revised map does not have any lots less than 55 ft. in width. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Royer. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-6 Applicant - Armour Development Co. o allow waiver of payment of Park and Recreational Facilities Fee.$ as required by Article 998 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code for T.T. Map No. 6283. The hearing was opened to .the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-6'TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A Park and Recreational fee of $100.00 shall be paid for each lot in the subdivision. 2. Use Variance No. 67-6 shall become null and void on June 20, 1967, at which time full Park and. Recreation fees shall be paid. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The Use Variance will have the same expiration date as the original Tentative Map. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Royer. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 3/7/67. Page No. 3 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 7, 1967 ZONE CASE NO. 67-7 - Continued RESOLUTION OF INTENT Change of zone from: 1) R-A Residential Agricultural District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; 2) R-A Residential Agricultural District to R-5 Office -Professional District; 3) R-A Residential Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence District; 4) R-A Residential Agricultural District and R-2 Two Family Residence District to all R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Planning Director made a presentation of the Staff's-proposal. Mr. Reynolds also explained an alternate proposal which resulted from discussion with a representative of the property owners. The hearing on Zone Case No. 67-7 and Precise Plan Alignment No. 67-1 were opened to the audience. Julius Gomes, representing Mr. Munkeby and Mrs. Cole, addressed the Commission and explained the reason for submitting an alternate plan. hearing was closed. There being no further comment the Commission discussion followed. It was noted, that at the last Planning Commission meeting, the property owners agreed to pay for re - advertising the zone case if another hearing was necessary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO READVERTISE ZONE CASE NO. 67-7 AT THE PROPERTY OWNER'S EXPENSE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy. NOES: Larkin, Royer ABSENT: Lawson THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 67-1 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP PREPARED BY THE PLANNING STAFF. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-8 Applicant - First Baptist Church Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District 'to R-5 Office Professional District. -3- 3/7/67. Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission'' Tuesday, March 7, 1967. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this zone change was required as a condition of approval for Use Variance No. 854. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 67-8 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-8 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-8 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-8 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The subject zone change was a condition of approval for Use Variance No. 854. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-7 To permit "Planning Research Applicant - Golden West Industrial Park Corp." to use the facilities for engineering, research and computer system program- ming in the M-1 Light Industrial District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this application is before them because the M-1 zone does not make provision for an office use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-7. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE AMEND- MENT ALLOWING OFFICE USES, DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO ONE INDUSTRY IN THE M-1 AND M-1-A ZONES. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. MR. R. D. SLATES Roger Slates addressed the Commission and suggested that the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee be given the opportunity to submit their comments on uses permitted in the M-1 and M-1-A zones. AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-3 - Appeal To allow the construction of a Heath and Company double-faced 3 paneled post sign to a height of 68 ft. in deviation to the 50 ft. height limitation. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. -4- 3/7/67. Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 7, 1967. The hearing was opened to the audience. Howard Friedman, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reason for their request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY AREA VARIANCE NO. 67-3 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant failed to sufficiently justify the request. 2. Approval of this request would set a precedent. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil, Tom, Worthy, Larkin, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: MASTER PLAN - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Planning Director discussed the City's proposed Master Plan Goals and Objectives with the Commission. It was the consensus to continue the discussion to March 21, 1967. COMMUNICATION: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Acting Secretary read a communication submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission regarding Use Variance No. 5863, which would allow establishment of a storage yard in the R-4 Suburban Residential District. The Commission reviewed the request and it was their recommendation that UV #5863 be denied because the applicant's proposal would be detrimental to surrounding property values and future development of the area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF UV #5863 FOR THE AFORMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Tom, Larkin, Royer. NOES: Bazil, Worthy. ABSENT: Lawson. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. 4Z2Z Richard A. Harlow Thomas A. Worthy Acting Secretary Chairman -5- 3/7/67.