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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-05-02MINUTES 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, MAY 2, 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer, Tom, Worthy. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil. MINUTES: On motion by Lawson and seconded by Royer, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of April 4, 1967, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-17 Applicant: Dutch Haven Homes, Inc. To permit the following: 1. Reduced street right-of-way of 55 ft. with 40 ft. between curbs; 5 ft. parkway on the north side, 10 ft. parkway on the south side for street shown as "A" Street on T.T. Map No. 6379; 2. A modified cul-de-sac at the westerly termination of "A" Street as shown on T.T. Map No. 6379; 3. Pedestrian access through required separation wall between property used for residential and commercial purposes. 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 LAWSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-17 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The pedestrian access through the separation wall shall be eight (8) ft. wide. The location of said pedestrian access shall be approved by the Planning Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer, Tom, Worthy. NOES: None. ABSENT: Bazil. THE MOTION CARRIED. 5/2/67. Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 2, 1967. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: ZONE CASE NO. 67-13 RESOLUTION OF INTENT Area I: Area II: mission that this the City Council producing oil. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 6:30 P.M. and assumed his duties. Change of zone from: R-3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production, R-5-0 Office Professional District com- bined with oil production and C-3-0 General Business District combined with oil production to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, R-5 Office - Professional District and C-3 General Business District with setback provisions. R-1-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production to R-1 Single Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary informed the Com- is a further step to implement the desire,of to remove the "0" designation on property not The hearing was opened to the audience. Cecil Wheat, 239 lst Street, City, addressed the Commission and objected to the proposed drilling island located opposite First Street. Mr. Wheat stated that he would prefer the drilling island to be centrally located on the parcel or setback a minimum of 150 ft. from First Street. Mr. Bertino and Mr. Spark, representing Standard Oil Co., addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of reducing the size of the drilling site on First Street. Bill Wren, representing the Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Commission and explained the Hunting- ton Beach Company's position on the request and why the drilling islands are proposed as shown on the map. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Commission that a setback of 100 ft. from the future right-of-way line on First Street should be maintained to provide sufficient separ- ation between the oil operation and uses on the west side of First Street. RESOLUTION NO. 67-13 - AREA I A Resolution of the City Planning ommi.ssion Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-13 Area I as amended to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-13 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-13 - AREA Z AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. -2- 5/2/67. a 1 1 Page No. 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 2, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. RESOLUTION NO. 67-13 - AREA II A Resolution of. the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-13 Area II To the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY R.OYER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-13 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-13 - AREA II TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO INITIATE A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1-0 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT COM- BINED WITH OIL PRODUCTION TO S-1 SHORELINE DISTRICT ON THE BEACH AREA BETWEEN BEACH BLVD. AND A LINE 1550 FEET NW'LY THEREOF. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-2 - STUDY AREA III - Continued ZONE CASE NO. 67-12 RESOLUUION OF INTENT - Continued Change of Zone from: A) R-1 Single Family Residence District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions; B) R-1 Single Family Residence -,District to R-5 Office -Professional District; C) R-1 Single Family Residence District, R-2 Two Family Residence District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to all R-2 Two Family Residence District. PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 67-2 - Continued Resolution of Intent proposes to precise plan the alignment of Vineland Drive and four (4) future streets. The Acting Secretary informed the Commis- sion that a continuance is necessary on all three items to allow time for the Department of Public Works to establish contours of the area. -3- 5/2/67. Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 2, 1967. The hearing was opened to the audience on all three items, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON THE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-2 - STUDY AREA III, ZONE CASE NO. 67-12 AND PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 67-2 TO MAY 16, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson,.Larkin, Royer, Tom, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-10 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES The Acting Secretary distributed copies of the proposed code amendment pertaining to underground utilities to the Commission. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Burbank, representing the Edison Company, addressed the Commission and explained Edison Company's position on the matter. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-10 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Bazil. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-2 - Continued ARMOUR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY The Acting Secretary informed the Commis- sion that this item was referred to them by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for futher hearing and decision. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Larry Armour, applicant, addressed the Commission and displayed sketches of the proposed development. Roger Howell, Attorney, representing the applicant, answered various questions asked by the Commission. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. -4- 5/2/67. Page No. 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 2, 1967. A lengthy discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 67-2 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The proposal would be potentially dangerous and could create legal problems. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Tom, Bazil, Worthy. NOES: Royer, Miller. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED: The Chairman called a recess at 8:30 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED: The Commission reconvened at 8:45 P.M. DISCUSSION: REAR YARD SETBACKS The Planning Director made a presentation pertaining to rear yard setbacks in residential zones. He discussed the present ordinance and how it evolved, he also reviewed a proposal submitted by the Western Awning Association which would permit enclosed patios to be located within 5 ft. of the side and rear property lines. The Commission reviewed the various sketches. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RETAIN THE PRESENT ORDINANCE WHICH REQUIRES 900 SQ. FT. OF OPEN SPACE IN THE REAR YARD AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Tom, Bazil. NOES: Larkin, Royer, Lawson. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Royer stated that he mis- interpreted the vote and requested a re -vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Tom, Bazil, Royer, Lawson. NOES: Larkin. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: C-1 ZONE The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a draft for study purposes of a revision of the 0-1 Zone. The Commission reviewed the proposal and it was their consensus to continue the matter to the next meeting for further review and study. DISCUSSION: The Planning Director made a presentation of a large lot zoning study. Mr. Reynolds distributed copies of the survey of various tracts indicating the percentage of large lots in�the area. -5- 5/2/67. Page No. 6 " Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 2, 1967. The Commission reviewed the survey and it was their decision that it may be possible to require larger lots in certain sections of the Bolsa Chica area and the matter should be reviewed again after annexation. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Sea and Sage Branch of the National Audubon Society, stating their appreciation of the City's interest and proposal of a park site. The letter was received and ordered filed. DISCUSSION: USE VARIANCE NO. 66-69 DEANE BROTHERS The Acting Secretary asked the Planning Commission for clarification of the condition of approval for UV #66-69 which requires that a 10 ft. wide access be provided to the rear patios of the lot from the street and that said access be maintained free and clear from any obstructions except for a 3 ft. eave encroachment. It was the consensus of the Commission that this condition only pertained to the house and eaves on buildings and would not include fences, walls and similar minor structures. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Thomas A. W6rthy Chairman 5/2/67. 1 1