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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-08-15MINUTES 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, AUGUST"151 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Worthy, Bazil, Lawson, Royer. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Tom, Larkin, Miller. MINUTES: On motion by Lawson and seconded by Bazil the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of July 5, 1967, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. COMMISSIONERS LARKIN AND.TOM: their duties. Commissioners Larkin and Tom arrived at 6:20 P.M. and assumed The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that item #14 Code Amendment No. 67-14 - Site Plan Application for Bars and Live Entertainment should be continued to September 6, 1967. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no comment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-14 SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR BAAS AND LIVE -ENTERTAINMENT TO SEPTEMBER 6, 19679 AT THE REQUEST OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Larkin, Lawson, Royer, Bazil, Worthy, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-39 - Continued Applicant - Community Assembly of God Church To allow construction of a church facility and related uses which will result in the expansion of a non -conforming use (church) and to allow the use of the Sun View School parking lot for church purposes. Acting Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the The hearing was opened to the audience. Rev. Arthur Knowles.,addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the rquest. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. 8/15/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 2 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that a copy of the agreement between the church and the Ocean View School District regarding utilization of the school's parking lot for church purposes is on file in the Planning Depart- ment Office. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-39 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Glencoe Street and Silver Lane shall be fully improved to City Standards. 2. Title 19 of the California Administrative Code shall be complied with. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 4. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. 5. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. The water, sewer and fire hydrant system shall be approved by ,the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 8. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping, arrange- ments, access, paving and striping shall conform to Article 979• 9. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the north and east property lines. The height of said wall shall be such, that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line except within the front and exterior side yards where such fence shall be reduced to 42 inches. The wall along the north property line shall be constructed at the time of develop- ment and the wall along the east property line shall be constructed within 30 days after requested to do so by the City. 10. Permission shall be obtained from the school district to use their school parking lot for all church activities. 11. If the parking agreement with the school district is cancelled or revoked, all required off-street parking spaces shall be provided. If said parking is not provided, Use Variance No. 67-39 shall become null and void. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Worthy, Bazil, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 8/15/67• Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 3. ZONE CASE NO. 67-21 - Continued Applicant: Newport Balboa Savings & Loan Assoc. Change of zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to-R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Staff..Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience-. Dennis Harwood, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Mr. Padgham and Gordon Redmon, Assistant Vice -President of Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Association, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. It was noted that the subject property along with adjacent and surrounding property was master planned medium density residential and zoned from County R-4-X to City R-2 and R-1. RESOLUTION NO. 67-21 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Denial of Zone Case No. 67-21 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-21 RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-21 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The subject request represents spot zoning. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin,.Worthy, Bazil, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 6429 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-50 Subdivider- Huntington Harbour Corp. 2 Lots on 7.4766 Acres To permit the construction of a statutory condominium development containing 62 units and related parking and access facilities in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. -3- 8/15/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 4. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Byrnes, Huntington Harbour Corp., addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested in the Subdivision Committee Report and in the Staff Report. The following property owners addressed the Commission and requested further explanation of the proposal: Art Beamount, Wm. Hardcastle, Lois Buettner and L. D. Jones. Mr. Jones also submitted a petition signed by 15 property owners opposing the project until further studies were made. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to continue discussion on Tentative Tract No. 6429 and Use Variance No. 67-50 to August 22, 1967, in order for Huntington Harbour Corp. and residents to review the proposed plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6429 TO AUGUST 22, 1967 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Worthy, Bazil, Royer,.Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller. THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-50 TO AUGUST 229 1967, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The additional time is necessary for Huntington Harbour Corp. and residents to review the proposed plans. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Worthy, Bazil, Royer,,Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO: 6332 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-47 ZONE CASE NO. 67-23 Applicant - G.D. Buccola Investment Co. 39 R-2 Lots on 8.131 Acres. To permit the following: 1) Reduction of street right-of-way as shown on Tentative Tract Map No. 6332; 2) A 10 ft. minimum front yard setback, except for garages entered directly -4- 8/15/67 . Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 5 from the street which shall have a minimum setback of 22 ft.; 3) 5000 sq. ft. minimum lots with 6000 sq. ft. lot average for each 6 contiguous lots in a block; 4) 50 ft. minimum lot width with 60 ft. minimum average for each 6 contiguous lots in a block. Change of zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to R-1 Single Family Residence District. The Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience on Use Variance No. 67-47 and Zone Case No. 67-23. Paul Calvo, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested by the Subdivision Committee and the Staff Report. George Buccola, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. He also explained the reason for the 97' x 349' hold out parcel located in the northwest corner of the map. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT -MAP NO. 6332 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received August 14, 1967, shall be the approved layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 67-47 is approved by the City Council. 3. All utilities shall be installed underground. 4. The tract shall be approved for construction of single family homes only. 5. A petition for rezoning to R-1 shall be filed approximately at the time the final map is recorded. 6. "C" Street shall be 60 ft. wide at its intersection with Hamilton Avenue. Said width shall continue for a distance of 100 ft. 7. "A" Street shall have a minimum width of 52 ft. 8e A letter from the land owner, of which Tentative Tract Map No 6272 is comprised, agreeing to the relocation of the stub street connecting Tentative Tracts 6272 and 6332 shall be submitted to the City for approval. Otherwise, arrangements shall be made between the property owners for relocating the stub street between the two subdivisions. Such relocation shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. -5- 8/15/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 6. 9. The 10.2 ft. wide strip of land located south of this Tentative map and held under separate ownership; shall be included as a part of the map or arrangements shall be made to extend the stub street between Street "A" of this tentative map and Garnet Drive of Tentative 'bract Map No. 6272 at no expense to the City. 10. Tentative Tract Map No. 6272 shall be redesigned to include the 97 ft. x 349 ft. strip of land. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Condition No. 10 will keep from creating a narrow strip of land under separate ownership. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Worthy,.Royer, Tom, Bazil. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-47 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Depart- ment of Public Works and approved by both the Planning Commis- sion (August 3, 1965) and City Council (September 7, 1965). 2. The minimum front yard shall be 10 ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the street shall be 22 ft. This condition of approval is not general in nature and a precise plan shall be submitted to the Planning Depart- ment for approval prior to issuance of any building permits. Said plan shall delineate the house location on each lot. 3. A tree, equivalent to a 30 inch box tree, as approved by the Park Supervisor, shall be planted in the front yard of each lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner lot. 4. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 50 ft. wide with 5000 sq. ft. of lot area. An average lot width of 60 ft. of frontage with 6000 sq. ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six contiguous lots in a block. 5. .An 18 inch wide easement for utility purposes shall be provided adjacent to all sidewalks. Construction of any vertical structure within said easement shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Worthy,-Bazil,,Royer, Tom NOES: _ None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 67-23 A -Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-23 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-23 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-23 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: -6- 8/15/67. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 7 1. The subject zone change was a condition of approval on Tentative Tract Map No;--6332. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6445 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-48 Subdivider - G. D. Buccola Investment Co. 19 R-3 Lots on 3.70 Acres To permit the following: 1) Reduction of street right-of-way as shown on Tentative Tract Map No. 6445; 2) A 10 ft. minimum front yard setback except for garages entered directly from the street which shall have a 22 ft. minimum setback; 5) 5000 sq. ft. minimum lots with 6000 sq. ft. lot average for each 6 contiguous lots in a block; 4) 3 car garages entered directly from the street on lots having less than 70 ft. of frontage. The Subdivison Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Buccola, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. 0 . the hearing was closed. There being no other comment A lengthy discussion was held. Commissioner Bazil stated that it is the consensus of opinion that the corner parcel fronting on Warner Avenue is still considered to be good multiple family property and that it is the Commission's policy not to allow commercial zoning other than at the one mile intersection. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6445 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received July 17, 1967, shall be the approved layout. -7- 8/15/67- Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 8 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 67-48 is approved by the City Council. 3. The irrigation line running through lots 5, 14 and Stureet "B" and the irrigation stand pipe in lot 5 shall be abandoned prior to submitting a final map to the City Council for approval. 4. The parcel of land north of this tentative map shall be included as a numbered lot in the subdivision or a division of land shall be filed with the City, and approved, separating that parcel from the land included within this tentative map. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO., 67-48 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Department of Public Works and approved by both the Planning Commission (August 3, 1965) and City Council (September 7, 1965). 2. The minimum front yard shall be 10.ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the street shall be 22 ft. This condition of approval is not general in nature and a precise plan shall be submitted to the Planning Depart- ment for approval prior to issuance of any building permits. Said plan shall, delineate the house location on each lot. 3. A tree, equivalent to a 30 inch box tree, as approved by the Park Supervisor, shall be planted in the front yard of each lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner lot. 4. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 50 ft. wide with 5000 sq. ft. of lot area. An average lot width of 60 ft. of frontage with 6000 sq. ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six contiguous lots in a block. 5. An 18 inch wide easement for utility purposes shall be pro- vided adjacent to all sidewalks. Construction of any vertical structure within said easement shall be approved by the Department of Public Works.- 6. Three car garages shall be permitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. -8- 8/15/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August.15, 1967 Page No. 9 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4806 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-49 Subdivider: Helen Investment Co. 18 R-1 Lots on 3.92 Acres. To.permit the following: 1) Front yard setback of 10 ft. for side entry garages; 2) 5000 sq. ft. minimum lots with 6000 sq. ft. lot average for each 6 contiguous lots in a block; 3) 50 ft. minimum lot width with 60 ft. minimum average for each 6 contiguous lots in a block; 4) Street sections as approved by the City Council on September 7, 1965; 5) Minimum lot depths of less than 100 ft. The Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jack King, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions suggested by the Subdivision Committee; however, he. -requested that condition #6 in the Staff Report for Use Variance No. 67-49 be revised to allow "B" Zane to be 52 ft. wide instead of 60 ft. as suggested by the•Staff. Bill Hartge,Deputy Director of Public Works addressed the Commission and stated that a 52 ft. street width is sufficient because it only serves 18 lots. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4806 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map recieved July 17, 1967, shall be the approved layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Use Variance No. 67-49 is approved by the -City Council. 3. A 15 ft.'drainage easement shall be provided along the west line of Lots 49 5 and 6. 4. A 6 ft. drainage easement shall be provided along the southeast line of Lot 4. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin, Bazil,.Worthy,.Royer,,Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. -9- 8/15/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 10 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY LAWSON TORECOMHEND APPROVAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-49 TO THE CITY COUNCIL UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All streets shall comply with standards proposed by the Depart- ment of Public Works and approved by both the Planning Commis- sion (August 3, 1965) and City Council (September 7, 1965). 2. The minimum front yard shall be 10 ft. except the minimum front yard for garages entered directly from the street shall be 22 ft. This condition of approval is not general in nature and a precise plan shall be submitted to the Planning'Depart- ment for approval prior to issuance of any building permits. Said plan shall delineate the house location on each lot. 3. A tree, equivalent to a 30 inch box tree, as approved by the Park Supervisor, shall be planted in the front yard of each lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner lot. 4. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 50 ft. wide with 5000 sq. ft. of lot area. An average lot width of 60 ft. of frontage with 6000 sq. ft. of lot area shall be provided for each six contiguous lots in a block. 5. Anf18 inch wide easement for utility purposes shall be provided adjacent to all sidewalks. Construction of any vertical structure within said easement shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 6. "B" Lane shall, be 52 ft. wide. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The subject property has a unique configuration for develop- ment. 2. The proposed development only consists of 18 lots. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson, Larkin,.Worthy, Bazil,.Royer,.Tom. .NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT N0.67-10 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to underground utilities. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF -CODE AMENDMENT NO.67-10, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lawson,.Larkin, Worthy,.Bazil,.Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. -10- 8/15/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 15, 1967 Page No. 11 DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed amendment to Article 968 pertaining to "02" Combining Oil District. The Commission reviewed the amendment. It was the consensus to continue said item to the August 22, 1967, study session. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed revision to Section 9730.17 which pertains to separation walls between property used for professional, commercial or industrial purposes and property zoned or used for residential purposes. The Commission reviewed the proposed revision. It was their consensus to continue said revision to the August 22, 19F7, study session. DISCUSSION: HOME OCCUPATION The Acting Secretary stated that at the present time home occupations are processed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. He suggested that applications should be processed by administrative review, or a special procedure similar to the business license procedure. .It was the consensus of the Commission that the Planning Staff should work out a proposal and bring it back for further study. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a communication submitted by the Assistant City Attorney pertaining to zone changes with setback provisions. It was the consensus of the Commission that an ordinance establishing uniform setbacks in commercial zones be reviewed. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO STUDY SESSION ON AUGUST 22, 1967. �s Q Richard A. Harlow Thomas A. Worthy Acting Secretary Chairman -11- 8/15/67.