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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 23, 1967 - STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Larkin, Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Royer.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil, Tom.
DISCUSSION: REAR YARD SETBACKS
o er ilson, of Western Awning Association,
addressed the Commission and discussed the requirements of rear
yard setbacks for screened -in patios and patio covers. -
The Acting.Secretary explained the rear
yard setbacks and open space requirements of the R-1 Zone.
COMMISSIONER TOM: Commissioner Tom arrived at 6:30 P.M. and
assumed his duties.
The Commission discussed the possibility
of utilizing the rear yard area for patio covers.
COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M.
and assumed his duties.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED
BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT WHICH
WOULD ALLOW THE FOLLOWING:
1. Screen enclosures to be constructed on the side and rear
property line and that they be excluded from the open space
requirements.
2. Patio covens to be constructed to within 5 ft, of the rear
property line and on the rear property line where abutting
permanent open space provided the maximum building coverage
for the lot does not exceed 50%.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: Bazil.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO DIRECT THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE REQUESTS IN LINE WITH THE SUGGESTED
CODE AMENDMENT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: Bazil.
THE MOTION CARRIED. 5/23/67.
Page No. 2
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 23, 1967.
DISCUSSION: C-1 ZONE: The Acting Secretary distributed copies
of a proposed code amendment pertaining
to the C-1 Zone. He stated that this amendment will establish
a new zone which will provide for neighborhood commercial facilities.
The Commission reviewed the proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARKIN AND SECONDED
BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID AMENDMENT FOR
PUBLIC HEARING.
ROLL, CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Royer, Tom.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: OFF-STREET PARKING - ARTICLE 9,79
The Acting Secretary distributed copies
of a proposed code amendment pertaining to off-street parking
requirements for commercial uses. He stated that the amendment
will consolidate all parking requirements in the R-5, "C" and
"N!" zones into Article 979.
The Commission reviewed the proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED
BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING OFF-STREET PARKING.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: Rl-PD6 The Acting Secretary distributed copies
of a proposed amendment to Article 913,
Single Family Planned Development.
Mr. Galloway, addressed the Commission
and discussed a proposed development of Lake Huntington in line
with the proposed Rl-PD6.
The Commission reviewed the amendment
and the plan submitted by Mr. Galloway.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED
BY LARKIN EXPRESSING THEIR OPINION THAT THE PROJECT SUBMITTED
BY MR. GALLOWAY DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF EITHER THE
PROPOSED Rl-PD6 OR THE EXISTING R1PD5.
SECONDED
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
BY LARKIN TO REFER THE PROPOSED Rl-PD6 BACK TO THE
STAFF TO
CLARIFY THE INTENT OF
THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
Miller, Worthy, Bazil,
Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom.
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED. -2-
5/23/67.
Page No. 3
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 23, 1967.
DISCUSSION: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: The Acting Secretary distributed
copies of "proposed list to clarify the
intent of underground public utility facilities."
The Commission reviewed the proposal.
It was the consensus to continue the
matter to allow time for the Staff to expand the list to include
all possible conflicts with the ordinance.
DISCUSSION: SUNSET BEACH SURFSIDE COUNTY REPORT: The Commission
suggested a is item be brought up
at a later date.
TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS,- DOWNTOWN AREA: The Acting Secretary
discusse emporary off-street parking
lots on unimproved property in the downtown area. He stated
that the Board of Zoning Adjustments can act on such requests
through the variance procedure, however, some guide lines should
be set by the Planning Commission.
It was the consensus that the Board could
act on such items provided a time limit of one year was required
as well as adequate provision for dust control.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY
MILLER TO ALLOW SUCH PARKING LOTS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. The variance shall not exceed a period of one year.
2. Provisions shall be made for dust control and protection for
abutting property owners.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATION: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Acting
ecretary rea a communication submitted
by the Orange County Planning Commission regarding Use Variance
No. 5892, which would allow the establishment of a beauty parlor
with 7 parking spaces in deviation to the required 21 off-street
parking spaces.
The Commission reviewed the request and
it was their unanimous recommendation that UV #5892 be denied
because of insufficient off-street parking.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED
BY ROYER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF USE
VARIANCE N0. 5892 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Larkin, Royer, Tom.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Page No. 4
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 23, 1967.
COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil requested that an
amendment to the R-2 Zone be made to allow
a combination of units into more than just a duplex aspresently
required.
The Acting Secretary was instructed to
prepare a code amendment to the R-2 Zone to be discussed by the
Commission at a later date.
CHAIRMAN WORTHY: Chairman Worthy asked the Acting Secretary
if the City Council wants a recommendation
on the reappointment of the three Commissioners.
The Acting Secretary informed the Chairman
that the Planning Department will look into the matter.
BILL HARTGE: Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public
Works, asked the Commission if they would
consider rezoning the dump site in the Sunset Heights area to
R-A rather than R-3 as outlined on Zone Case No. 67-12. Mr.
Hartge stated that due to the type of fill used by the owner,
development of the property could not occur for quite some time
and that by rezoning the land to R-3 the owner might get the
opinion that the land could be developed in the near future.
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Richard A. Harlow
Acting Secretary
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Thomas A. Worthy
Chairman.
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