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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-07-18MINUTES 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, JULY 18, 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Bazil,.Larkin, Worthy, Royer, Tom. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Lawson. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Tom,'the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of June 20, and June 27, 1967, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 3510 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-31 Subdivider: Frank Bissell To allow 8 R-2 Lots on 2.33 Acres. And to permit one lot in a proposed subdivision to have a minimum lot area of 5400 sq. ft. in deviation to the required 6500 sq. ft.; and a minimum frontage of 50 ft. in deviation to the required 65 ft.; and to permit the density for each lot in said subdivision to be increased to 2000 sq. ft. of lot area for each unit in deviation to the maximum 3000 sq. ft. of lot area for each unit in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Frank Bissell, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. Mr. Czelso Dispalatro, addressed the Commission and opposed the request. 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. 3510 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received June 23, 1967, shall be the approved layout. 2. Vehicular access rights to Yorktown Avenue shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 3. No building permit shall be issued for Lot #8 unless Use Variance 'No. 67-31 is approved by the City Council.'" 4. If the portion of Use Variance No. 67-31 permitting an increased density is approved alleys shall be installed to provide access to lots 1 through 7. 7/18/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning.Commission Tuesday, July 18, 1967 Page No. 2 5. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller,,Bazil, Worthy, Larkin,,Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lawson THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION,WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND'SECONDED BY LARKIN TO'RECOMMENDAPPROVAL OF THAT PORTION OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-31 PERMITTING LOT #8 TO BE A -LEGAL BUILDING SITE AND RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST TOINCREASE THE DENSITY TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The configuration of the parcel of land is such that any method of subdividing the property will result in a 50 ft. wide lot. 2. The applicant failed to demonstrate hardship; therefore, an increase in density is denied. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bazil,,Worthy, Larkin, Royer,,Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lawson THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER LAWSON: Commissioner Lawson arrived at 6:53 P.M. and assumed his duties. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5518 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-38 Subdivider: Perpetual Savings & Loan Assoc. To permit 107 Lots on 30 Acres To permit the following: 1. Reduction of lot sizes below the 6000 sq. ft. as shown on TT Map 5518; 2. •Reduction in lot width to permit an average width of 50 ft. measured at the 20 ft. setback line; 3. Reduction in minimum frontage in cul-de-sac lots to permit 40 ft. frontage; 4. Reduction of street rights -of -way as shown on TT #5518; in accordance with the standards recommended by the'Director of Public Works and approved by the City Council (Sept. 7, 1965); 5. A 10 ft. minimum front yard setback, except for garages with a front approach,.which.shall be 22 ft; 6. A 15 ft. minimum rear yard setback; 7. Waiver of drainage and park and recreation fees, based on an equitable agreement being reached whereby approximately 10 acres of lake area and adjacent frontage road will be acquired by the City for park and storm drainage holding pond purposes. -2- 7/18/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 18, 1967 Page No. 3 The'Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the H.B. Recreation and Park Commission, and a letter submitted by the Ocean View School -District pertaining to the proposal. The Staff Report and the Subdivision Committee Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. -Robert Galloway, representing the subdivider, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Norman Worthy, Director of Recreation and'Parks Department, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the City acquiring the lake for park and recreational purposes. Bill Hartge,,Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and discussed the Ocean View School, District request for a 10 ft. wide pedestrian easement to be located'at the end of "C" Circle. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY TOM TO DENY TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5518 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The tentative tract map does not comply with minimum lot sizes established by the subdivision ordinance nor does it comply with the City's policy for averaging lot sizes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Worthy, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Lawson NOES: Miller ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A -MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY TOM TO-RECOM END DENIAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-38 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This use variance accompanies Tentative Tract No. 5518, which was denied. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Worthy, Larkin, Royer,'.Tom,.Lawson NOES: Miller ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6418 Subdivider: Royal Sands,.Inc. 70 Lots on 24.8 Acres > The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Commission discussion was held. -3- 7/18/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday,.July 18, 1967 Page No. 4 It was the consensus of the Commission to continue the matter for three months, subject to written approval,.within 10 days by the applicant, otherwise, the map should be denied because the proposal does not comply with exist- ing zoning and the applicant was not present to request a continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6418 TO OCTOBER 17, 1967, PROVIDED A LETTER REQUESTING CONTINUANCE IS SUBMITTED WITHIN 10 DAYS OR THE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SHALL BE DENIED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Lawson,.Bazil,, Worthy, Royer, Tom, Miller. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-19 Applicant: _Essex Land Co. Change of zone from R-A-O Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production to C-2 Community Business -District with setback provisions. The Acting Secretary informed -the Commission that the'Staff has reviewed the subject zone change and recommends approval because it is a slight expansion of the existing 0-2 zone. .The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Galloway, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 67-19 A Resolution of the City Planning.Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-19 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO ADOPT.RESOLUTION NO. 67-19 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-19 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOW- ING REASONS: 1. The additional area is needed to properly develop the site in line with the developer's plans 2. The subject zone change will not adversely effect surrounding' property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Lawson, Bazil, Worthy, Royer,,Tom, 11iller. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -4- 7/18/67. Minutes: H,B...Planning Commission Tuesday,.July 18, 1967 Page No. 5 ZONE CASE NO. 67-20 -Applicant: Carl Arthofer Change of zone from R-5 Office -Professional District to C-2 Community Business District with a 50 ft. setback from ultimate right-of-way line. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the.audience. The applicant addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no 'other comment the hearing was closed. .RESOLUTION NO. 67-20 A Resolution•of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-20 to the City,Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO- 67-20 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-20 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOW- ING REASON: 1. To increase the size of the existing 0-2 parcel for a larger shopping center and related uses. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin,.Lawson., Bazil, Worthy,.Royer, Tom, Miller. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-35 Applicant: Huntington By-The-Sea•Mobile'Village To permit the erection of a temporary identification sign of 480 sq. ft. in the-R-5 Office - Professional District. The Staff Report was read by the -Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Frank Novarro, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Del Watson, also representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the subject variance. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS'MADE BY BAZIL ANT SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-35 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -5- 7/18/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 18, 1967 Page No. 6 to All provisions of Article 869 shall be complied with. 2. Approval of Use Variance No. 67-35 shall be for this use only. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: to Temporary relief for projects of this size is a necessity. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:Miller,.Larkin,.Lawson,.Bazil,.Worthy,.Royer, Tom. .NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-36 Applicant: -Pet Cemeteries,,Inc. To permit travel trailer rentals, trailer supplies and dead storage for travel trailers and small boats in the C-2 Community Business District. The Acting Secretary read a letter of protest submitted by -Walter Johnson. The hearing was opened to the audience. .The applicant addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Where being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-36 UPON THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITIONS: to Driveways and customer parking shall be paved in accordance with Article 979 and to Building -.Department Standards. 2. -Driveway locations shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 3. -Display areas shall be oiled to Department of Public Works Standards. 4. All assessments shall be paid. 5. Approval of Use Variance No. 67-36 shall not include dead storage for travel trailers and small boats. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: -Miller, Larkin, Lawson' Bazil, Worthy, Royer,.Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-37 Applicant: -Earl George To permit an adandoned industrial building in the R-4-0 District to continue as a non -conforming building for industrial purposes. The hearing was opened to the audience., 1. -6- , 7/18/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 18, 1967 Page No. 7 Mary Funk, owner of the subject property, addressed the Commission and explained the reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE RO.'67-37 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall pave four parking stalls. Said stalls shall comply with Article 979� 2. The building shall conform to all Building Department Standards. 3. Use Variance No. 67-37 shall become null and void July 11 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-39 Applicant: Community Assembly of God•Church To allow the use of the Sun View School parking lot for Church purposes. Rev. Knowles, addressed the Commission and explained the request. ' -The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that a church is not permitted in the R-2 zone, only in the R-4 zone subject to a use permit; therefore the applicant will need to submit a new application to establish the use. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. .A MOTION WAS MADE BY-LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO. 67-39 TO AUGUST 15, 1967, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO FILE A USE VARIANCE TO ESTABLISH,THE CHURCH USE IN THE R-2 ZONE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larki.n,•Lawson, Bazil, Worthy,,Royer,.Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER LARKIN: Commissioner Larkin was excused from the meeting at 8:05 P.M. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT No. 67-10 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment pertaining to underground utilities -facilities. -7- 7/18/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 18, 1967 Page No. 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL - AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID AMENDMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 15, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Royer,, Lawson, Bazil, Worthy, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Larkin THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-14 SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR BARS The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment requiring approval of a Site Plan Application by the Commission for establishments having live entertainment and all establishments having on -premise sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HERRING FOR SAID CODE AMENDMENT ON AUGUST 15, 1967. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Lawson, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT:- Larkin THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a communication submitted by the Westminster City Council pertaining to Use Variance No. 208 to permit the construction of a service station in the R-1 zone. The Commission reviewed the application. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZILF AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 208 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. It is against the Planning Commission's policy to permit service stations in a residential district. ROLL CALL VOTE: -AYES: Miller, Lawson, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom. NOES: None r ABSENT: Larkin THE MOTION CARRIED. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. 1 omas A. Worthy Chairman -8- 7/18/67.