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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-04-18MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Larkin, Tom. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Lawson, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of March 21, 1967, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6231 - Extension of Time Subdivider: Mills Construction Co. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Milton Anderson of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., engineers for the developer, requesting a one year extension of time in which to record the final map. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6231 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: to All provisions of Article 998 Park and Recreational Facilities shall be complied with. 2. All conditions of approval of the previous approved Tentative Map shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Larkin, Tom. THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5904 - Extension of Time Subdivider: Mills Construction Co.' The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Milton Anderson of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., engineers for the developer, requesting a one year extension of time in which to record the final map. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5904 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All provisions of Article 998 Park and Recreational Facilities shall be complied with. 4/ 13/67. Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967 2. All conditions of approval of the previous approved Tentative Map shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Larkin, Tom. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 66-55 - Continued Applicant: Powers, Inc. USE VARIANCE NO. 66-56 - Continued Applicant: Powers, Inc. Change of zone from R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions. To allow the construction of a 104 bed convalescent hospital in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant requesting withdrawal of Zone Case No. 66-55 and Use Variance No. 66-56. The hearing was opened to the audience on Zone Case No. 66-55 and Use Variance No. 66-56, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW ZONE CASE NO. 66-55- ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Larkin, Tom. THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE.THE'APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW USE VARIANCE NO. 66-56. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: Larkin, Tom. THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONERS LARKIN AND TOM: Commissioner Larkin and Tom arrived at 6:30 P.M. and assumed their duties. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-15 Applicant - Walter C..Yoder To permit the construction of a storage yard in the R-A-0 Residential Agricultura:; Distric-,. combined with oil production, for a five year period of time. -2- 4/18/67, Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that one letter of protest was received.. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Yoder, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he would prefer to dedicate the right-6f-way at such time that improvements are required.. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. • A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-15 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with,the City agreeing to dedicate G Avenue to City Standards and to install street improvements within six (6) months after requested to do so by the Department of Public Works. 2. The property shall be enclosed with a six (6) ft. high Chain link fence. 3. The storage yard shall be screened with adequate planting. 4. With the exception of driveways, the entire storage yard shall be -oiled. Application of said oil shall be 0.25 gallons of SC-70 per square yard on sterilized sgil. 50 Driveways between the street pavement and the entrance to the storage yard, shall be improved to Building Department Standards. 6. Such yard shall only be used as a contractors storage yard. 7. Use Varipnce• No. 67-1.5 shall; become mull and void -.on April 182 1972. ` ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES : ' - None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. y USE VARIANCE NO. 67-16 Applicant: Barry A. Berkus. To allow the construction of a single family walled community in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. by the Acting Secretary. the audience. The Staff Report. was read The hearing was opened to -3- 4/18/67. r.. 0 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967. Barry Berkus, applicant, addressed the Commission and made a presentation of the proposal. Charles Allen, 16621 Channel Lane, City, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposal. John Tokaruk, 16591 Channel Lane, City, addressed the Commission and opposed the subject variance. He also asked that the property remain in a C-4 Zone. Richard Maitland, represent- ing Huntington Harbour addressed the Commission and stated that the proposal would be the best use for the property. The Planning Director addressed the Commission and emphasized the fact that the lots average 4800 sq. ft. in area, garages entered directly from the private street, 'will set back 20 ft. and that a tentative map for this property has not been filed. He stated that normally the Planning Commission considers variance requests concurrently with a tentative map. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-16 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The development plan received April 18, 1967 shall be the approved layout. 2. Arangements shall be made to provide a secondary means of access to the cul-de-sac from the Bank of America parking lot. Provisions for such access shall be approved by the Fire Department and City Attorney. 3. All streets within the development shall be private streets. 4. Private street structural sections shall comply with Depart- ment of Public Works Standards. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. Drainage of the property shall be approved by the,,Department of -Public -Works. 7. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 8. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 9, The water, sewer and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 10. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of a building permit. -4- 4/18/67. Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967. '11. A lighting*system shall be installed within the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. 12. A 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the common property line separating the subject parcel from the parcel of land owned by the Bank of America. 13. Two fully enclosed garages shall be provided for each unit. Said garages shall be equipped with automatic garage door openers. 14. The CC & R's shall contain a provision limiting parking to one side of the street. 15. "NO Parking" signs shall be posted where parking.is prohibited. 16. A -community association shall be formed for perpetual maintenance of the private street and common areas.„ Pro- visions'for formation of the community association shall be included in the CC & R's . 17e The CC & R's shall be approved by the Planning Department and City Attorney. 18. All property within the project shall annex to the Harbor Maintenance District now being formed. 19. A precise plan of development incorporating the above conditions shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to issuance of building permits. 20. A petition for rezoning to R2 shall be filed with the City -prior to issuance of building permits. 21. A Tentative Map shall be filed with the City. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The parcel is unusual in size and shape which restricts development of the property. 2. The proposed development consists of waterfront lots with. narrow frontage which will result in ultimate development of the parcel. 3. Street widths should be reduced because the project will only serve 10 single family units and said street will be provided with a secondary means of access. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Worthy, Miller, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-2 - STUDY AREA III ZONE CASE NO. 67-12 - RESOLUTION OF INTENT The Planning Director made a presentation of an amendment to the Master Plan of Land Use Study Area III and a proposed zone change within said area. -5- 4/18/67. Page No. 6 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967. He explained the present zoning, existing land use, proposed zoning and the proposed master plan of land use. Mr. Reynolds informed the Commission that the next item on the agenda - Precise Plan Alignment No. 67-2 is in conjunction with the Master Plan Amendment and Zone Case No. 67-2. He pointed out that the Precise Plan Alignment pertains to the alignment of Vineland Drive and four future streets. The hearing was opened to the audience on Master Plan Amendment No. 67-2 - Study Area III, Zone Case No. 67-12 and Precise Plan Alignment No. 67-2. The following property owners addressed the Commission and stated their objections: Joseph Halisky stated that he was concerned with drainage, property value, noise level and school capacity within Tract No. 5792. Mr. Halisky stated that he was opposed to anything except an R-1 zone. Ray Jackson, addressed the Commission and opposed the street pattern and possible traffic hazards. Mrs. Lockhart, addressed the Commission and opposed any multiple family development. Carlos Reeves objected to the proposal to rezone his client's property from R-3 to R-2. Mr. Baker stated that he wants his lots fronting on Bolsa Chica Street to remain in a residential zone until he is ready to develop the property. James Skippez. addressed the Commission and objected to the overall proposal. Mr. Frank Clendenen and Mr. Eisner, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the present R-3 zone. Mr. Joe O'Campo. addressed the Commission and requested that his property located east of the proposed R-5 zone be rezoned to professional business. Mr. Paul Fritz, addressed the Commission and stated that he was concerned, because soil conditions in the area could be unstable for residential development. Robert Allan. addressed the Commis- sion and stated that he was concerned with traffic flow, street layout and parking problems in the R-2 and R-3 area. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. It was the consensus to continue all three items to May 2, 1967, in order to review the street pattern and topographical contours based on new elevation data. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-2 - STUDY AREA III TO MAY 21 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 67-12 TO MAY 2, 1967. -6- 4/18/67. Page No. 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy,Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO CONTINUE PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 67-2 TO MAY 22 1967• ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary stated that the Board of Zoning Adjustments asked that the Commission initiate a code amendment which will allow the rear yard setback in the R-3 zone to be reduced from 10 ft. to 5 ft. when abutting an alley. Mr. Harlow stated that the reasons for this amendment were that garages or carports -are only set back 5 ft. and this will allow the apartment units to be constructed over the carports; also the alley plus a 5 ft. setback will allow a 30 ft. separation between living units. Mr. Harlow pointed out that the additional 5 ft. setback presently required for dwelling units serves no useful purpose. The Commission considered the proposed amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO THE REAR YARD SETBACK IN THE R-3 ZONE AND SUBMIT SAME TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-10 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment requiring all underground utility lines to be placed in the street or alley right-of-way or along any lot line. the proposed amendment. AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT HEARING ON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-lO The Commission reviewed A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC FOR MAY 21 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -7- 4/18/67. Page No. 8 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1967. PLANNING DIRECTOR The Planning Director informed the Commission that H.B. Union High School Board of Trustees has filed notice of intent with the Orange County Planning Commission to acquire a high school site of approximately 50 acres at the southeast corner of Algonquin Street and Los Patos Avenue. The Commission reviewed the proposed location and it was their consensus that the site should be shifted to the east for the following reasons: 1. The site is fronting on a local. street. 2. Approximately 3000 vehicle trips per day will be generated from the school. 3. Traffic will be required to travel through a residential area in order to get to the school site; otherwise, it will be necessary to increase the status of Los Patos Avenue to a secondary highway and extend it easterly to Bolsa Chica Street. 4. Access to Warner Avenue from Sims Street and Sandra Lee Street is questionable due to location of the freeway on -ramp. 5. Warner Avenue will not have a break in the median at Los Patos Avenue thereby eliminating the possibility of west bound traffic exiting at Los Patos Avenue. 6. If the site is shifted to the east, access can be provided to the site from Bolsa Chica Street, a major highway and Slater Avenue, a secondary highway. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING RELOCATION OF THE SITE FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Larkin, Tom. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: of holding a study session on April out by the Acting Secretary that the meeting would be short and that any at that time. It was the consensus not be necessary. The Planning Commission discussed the possiblity 25, 1967. It was pointed agenda for the next regular discussion could be handled that a study session would DISCUSSION: Mr. Allen Kelly, 811 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Commission and stated that Use Variance No. 67-13, which was conditionally approved by the Planning Commission on April 41 1967, permitted him to install overhead utilities limited to one drop. Mr. Kelly stated that two additional drops -8- 4/18/67. Page No. 9 Minutes: H.B.-Plannixig Commission Tuesday, April 189 1967. are necessary due to a high load. The Commission concluded that Mr. Kelly will be required to file for a new variance inasmuch as his appeal period has expired. �Z/ Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. L-=C homas A. Worthy Chairman 4/18/67.