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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-04-04MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL,4j 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: MINUTES: ning Commission of Marc mailed by the Secretary. Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer. Larkin, Bazil, Tom. On motion by Lawson and seconded by Royer, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Plan- h 7, 1967, were accepted as transcribed and COMMISSIONERS LARKIN AND TOM: COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioners Larkin and Tom arrived at 6:20 P.M. and assumed their duties. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 6:35 P.M. and assumed his duties. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6188 EXTENSION OF TIME USE VARIANCE NO. 67-9 - Continued Applicant - Andrew Holtz To allow: 1. 6000 square feet average lot area with 60 feet average frontage per 6 lots, but not less than 5000 square feet area or 50 foot frontage per lot; 2. Reduction of street rights -of -way as shown on Tentative Map 6188, in accordance with the standards recommended by the Director of Public Works for 46 ft., 50 ft., and 52 ft. rights -of -way; 3. A 10 foot minimum front yard setback for fences not over 6 feet and for garages with a side approach may be permitted; however, for garages entered directly from the street, a minimum 22 foot front yard setback shall be provided; and 4. 15 foot minimum rear yard setback on irregular shaped lots and other lots only where front patio is provided; patio is defined as a paved area enclosed with a fence. The Acting Secretary read Staff Reports per- taining to Tentative Tract Map No. 6188 and Use Variance No. 67-9. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Galloway, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for requesting the extension of time for Tentative Tract No. 6188. He objected to the 4/4/67. Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4, 1967. condition requiring extension of "E" Street through to Indianapolis Ave., and to have "D" Street terminate in a cul-de-sac. Robert Raab, developer, addressed the Com- mission and informed them of cost involved if the suggested conditions of approval are imposed. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works addressed the Commission and stated that the Department of Public Works -feels that extension of "E" Street through to Indianapolis Ave. and the termination of "D" Street in a cul-de-sac would be necessary. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 1 YEAR FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6188 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All provisions of Article 998, Parks and Recreational Facilities, shall be complied with. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 67-9 is approved by the City Council. 3. "E" Circle shall be extended through to Indianapolis Avenue and shall have a width of 54 feet. 4. "D" Street shall be terminated in a cul-de-sac. 5. All conditions of approval of the previous approved Tentative Map shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:- Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Tom. NOES: Royer. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-9 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 both 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 permit. 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. -2- 4/4/67. Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4, 1967. of frontage with 6000 sq.-ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six contiguous•lots.in a block. 5. All other requests are denied. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Bazilg, Tom. NOES: Royer. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6371' USE VARIANCE NO. 67-14 Subdivider: Covington Brothers To allow 98 Lots on 27 acres in the R-3 zone. And to permit the reduction of street widths within T. T. "6371. The Acting Secretary read the Staff Report and the Subdivision'Committee Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Lander, engineer for the developer, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested in the Subdivision Committee Report or the Staff Report. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6371 UPON THE FOLLOW- ING CONDTIONS: 1. The Tentative Map.received March 30, 1967, shall be the approved layout. 2— Approval of this.tentative map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No.. 67--14 is approved by the City Council. 3. A 6 ft. high "masonry wall shall be constructed to City Standards along the City Flood Control Channel. 4. Vehicular access rights to Golden West Street, Heil Avenue and all local streets shall be dedicated to the City. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground, 6. A 6 ft. high fence or wall shall be constructed along Norma Drive where the 20 ft. wide easement terminates at Norma Drive. Said fence or wall shall be designed so as to screen the driveway easement and alley from the, City Park Site. The location of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. 7. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied,with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 4/4/67. Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4, 1967. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-14 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 both the Planning Commis- sion (August 3, 1965) and City Council (September 7, 1965). 2. 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Tom, Royer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-10 RESOLUTION OF INTENT _Change of zone from: 1. R-A Residential Agricultural District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisons; 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 to R-2 Two Family Residence District; and 5. R-A Residential Agricultural District and R-2 Two Family Residence District to all R-2 Two Family Residence Dist. The Acting Secretary stated that this case was considered by the Planning Commission at a previous meeting at which time the Staff was instructed to readvertise the case and incorporate a second alternative proposal as outlined by the property owners. The Planning Director made a presentation of proposals "A" and "B". The hearing was opened to the audience. Julius Gomes, representing the owners of the property explained his reasons for requesting the adoption of Proposal "B". Mr. Gomes stated that the depth for the proposed commercial zone is needed in order to develop the property to its full use. Joseph Apple, 8071 Ellis Avenue, addressed the Commission and stated that he was concerned that traffic from the proposed commercial development would use Patterson Way as a secondary access. Commissioner Bazil informed Mr. Apple that no vehicular access will be permitted to Patterson Way. -4- 4/4/67. Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4, 1967. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. - • The Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was the concensus of the Commission to delete a portion of proposal "B" designated for 0-4 and approve the balance of proposal "B". RESOLUTION,NO. 67-10 A Resolution -.of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-10 as Amended to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE Bf BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-10 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-10 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer,Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-11 Applicant: Armour Development Co. Change of zone from R-1 Single Family Residence District and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District with setback provisoes and R-1 Single Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this zone change was required as a condition of approval for Tentative Tract Map No.-6283 to adjust boundary lines between the R-1 and C-1 properties. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 67-11 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-11 to the City Council. A POTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-ll RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-11 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The Change is a minor adjustment between zone boundaries which was required as a condition of approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 6283. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-11 - ' Applicant: W. B. Jiles To allow construction of an off -site business directional sign in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. -5- 4/4/67. Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 41 1967. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. It was noted that outdoor advertising structures are not permitted in any zone; furthermore, Section 9710.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requires that all outdoor advertising structures be removed by January 7, 197Q. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO. 67-11 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This type of sign is classified as an outdoor advertising structure; 2. Outdoor advertising structures are not permitted in any zone; in fact, Section 9710.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requires that all outdoor advertising structures be removed by January 7, 1970 ; 3. The location of the sign is in violation of the requirement for a 20 ft. setback from abutting property; and 4. The Planning Commission's decision on this matter could set a precedent. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED USE VARIANCE NO. 67-12 Applicant - Standard Oil Company o allow oil drilling and production operations in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and C-4 Highway Commercial District. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that 5 letters of protest and one petition of protest signed by 66 property owners were submitted to the Planning Department. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Bertino, representing Standard Oil Compamy addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant proposes to move the site location 60 ft. to the west to avoid=the new freeway location. Mr. Bertino also Mated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested by the Staff, except for condition #8 which pertains to the pump house and tanks to be enclosed with an 8 ft. high fence or wall. Nor. Bertino stated that if the proposal is successful, the company will relocate the tank battery within the drilling island, He also indicated that there will be adequate sound proofing provided on the proposed drill site. Mr. Calensborn, representing Standard Oil Company, addressed the Commission and stated that they would only use natural gas fuel for the steaming unit. -6- 4/4/67. Page No. 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 41 1967. The following property owners within the area addressed the Commission and objected to the subject variance: Mrs. Billie Weide, Ray Jensen, James Harris, Mrs. L. W. Cooper, Jack Weide and Mr. and Mrs. Cochran. Charles Coldstadt, realtor, representing property owners in the area stated that he sold property to an owner based on the fact that oil operations would not be expanded. Mr. Bertino addressed the Commission and explained the new techniques used in oil production. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. It was the consensus that drilling should not be permitted on town lots and the only way to accomplish this was to establish drilling islands. The Commission felt that oil production could be compatible with residential uses if the drilling islands are properly located and properly designed. The Commission's intent was not to prohibit steaming on drilling islands and all islands should be treated consistantly. VARIANCE NO. 67-12. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE THE MOTION WAS LOST FOR LACK OF SECOND. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO. 67-12 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. A hardship does not exist on the subject property. 2. Numerous protests from property owners within the subject area were received. 3. If the area is to upgrade, the variance should be denied. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: Miller, Worthy ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-13 Applicant - Allen Kelly To allow the installation of overhead utilities in deviation to the required underground installation thereof. The Acting Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Cowgill, one of the owners of a shopping center, addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant had a building permit which expired when financing was not available. He also informed the Commission that the shopping center has overhead utilities. -7- 4/4/67. Page No. 8 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 4, 1967. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-13 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Overhead utility lines shall be limited to one drop and the units within the building shall be served from one meter location. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-7 TEMPORARY STANDS The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this code amendment proposes to allow agricultural stands, Christmas tree sales lots ,, trailer or construction offices and subdivision sales offices as temporary uses subject to review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-7 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-1 STUDY AREA I The Planning Director made a presentation of an amendment to the Master Plan of Land Use - Study Area I. The changes included: 1) From medium density to highway related commercial at the northeast corner of Garfield and Beach Blvd.; 2) From medium density to retail commercial at the southwest corner of Garfield and Brookhurst; 3) Eliminate elementary school site and park site in Signal Oil and Gas Master Plan; 4) Eliminate elementary school and park site at the northeast corner of Indianapoli Avenue and Bushard Street; 5) Change from retail commercial to highway commercial at the northeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Atlanta Avenue; 6) Eliminate elementary school and park site at the northwest corner of Newland Street and Atlanta Avenue; 7) Change from me•.dium density and retail commercial to light industrial. Also, remove buffer strip; 8•) Change elementary school site to junior high school site at the southeast corner of Hamilton Avenue and Bushard Street; and 9) Add neighborhood park adjacent to elementary school at the southwest corner of Yorktown Avenue and Brookhurst Street. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. -b- 4/4/67. Page No. 9 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 41 1967. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT - STUDY AREA I TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The amendment reflects existing and proposed land use in the area. AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATION: The Planning Director informed the Commission that Armour Development Co. asked if the Planning Commission would set up a committee to discuss eave overhang within their development. It was the consensus of the Commission that no meeting is necessary. DISCUSSION: The Planning Director asked the Commission's thoughts about permitting a developer to construct 2 units on an R-2 lot and then split the lot and create two 3000 sq. ft. lots. It was the consensus of the Commission not to allow such a request. MASTER PLAN - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Planning Director informed the Commission that he has received comments from the following Commissioners: Richard Tom, Ray Miller, Thomas Worthy and Roabrick Royer. The Commission set a new deadline for April 18, 1967, in order for Commissioner Bazil and Lawson to submit their comments. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. omas A. Worthy Chairman 4/4/67.