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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-05-23MINUTES • :-a 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. -3- 5/23/67. 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. 4�&&IA /� Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. i Thomas A. Worthy Chairman. -4- 5/23/67. 1 1