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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-09-06 (6)MINUTES 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. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer, Tom. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Worthy, Bazil. MINUTES: On motion by Larkin and seconded by Miller the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of July 18 and August -1, 1967 were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5603 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-53 Subdivider Deane Brothers To allow 89 lots on 17.7 acres. And to permit the following: 1. Reduction of street rights -of - way widths from 60' to 56' and modification of knuckles and cul-de-sacs as shown on T.T.#5603. 2. Reduced minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sacs and knuckles as shown on 'typical plan. (Exhibit B) 3. Reduction of minimum front yard setbacks to zero on cul-de-sacs and knuckles and 10' on standard rectangt.lar lots. 4. Reduction of minimum side yard setbacks to 0' on one side of a lot, provided 10' minimum side yard is maintained on the opposite side of the same lot. 5. Encroachment of architectural features into the required 30 inch setback along a side yard where the setback has been reduced to 0; with the provision that no architectural features may project beyond any side property line. NOTE: Items 3, 4 and 5 are requested to permit a dwelling and/or garage to be constructed on a 9/6/67 Minutesa H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Page No. 2. designated side property line. It is acknowledged that the variance per- taining to.Items 3,'4 and 5 will not extend beyond the initial construction period. 6. Fencing: A-. Construction of an 8' high wall on the rear, and both side lot lines and at the front of a lot at a minimum distance of 10' back of face of curb, except on cul-de-sacs.and knuckles where it is requested that construction of an 87'. high wall be ermitted on the property line. Uxhibit B) B. Where corner lots occur, construc- tion of an 8' high wall at a minimum distance of 10' back of face of curb. 7. Required setbacks for garages to be measured from the back of sidewalk. 8. The required 900 sq. ft. minimum yard area to be located on any portion of the lot, but subject to all other provisions of Sect. 9103.3.1. 9. 5' wide sidewalks to be constructed adjacent to the back of curb within the street right-of-way. The Acting -Secretary informed the Commission that the engineer requested a continuance for 90 days. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO CONTINUE.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5603 AND USE VARIANCE,-,' 90• "-67-53 ,. T©:DECEMBER ,5,. �1967, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ' ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Worthy, 'Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED., USE ,VARIANCE NO. " 67-51 Applicant- Equitable Savings Acting Secretary. To permit the construction of 76 dwelling units in lieu of the maximum 65 units permitted and to allow the construction of 100 carports in lieu of the required garages in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the -2- 9/6/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Qommission Wednesday, September 6! �,967 Page No. 3 The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Hamlen, representing Cambro Mfg:, and John Welch, an adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission and objected to the additional units. Mr. Jordan, architect, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROPER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-51 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Delaware Street shall be improved to City Standards prior to November 1, 1967. Improvements shall include street lights and street trees. 2. A -landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning Depart- ment'for approval. 3. Approval shall be for 39 - 1 bedroom units and 38 - 2 bedroom units only. 4. Refurbishing of units shall include: new kitchens, new bath- rooms, carpets, drapes, repainting the interior and exteriors, covering wood siding with shingles and staining roof shingles. 5• Paved areas shall be regraded and repaved to City Standards. 6• The plot plan dated August 2, 1967 shall be the approved layout. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Approval of this use variance will result in fewer buildings than are presently there. 2. The area will be upgraded. 3. The carports will not be facing Delaware Street or adjacent property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE'S: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Worthy THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER TOM: Commissioner Tom was excused from further participation at 7:05 P.M. -3- 9/6/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Page No. 4 USE, VARIANCE NO. 67-54 Applicant: Freeway Industrial Park To permit the construction of a coffee shop restaurant in the M-1 Light Industrial,District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The -hearing was opened to the audience. James Crowl, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. Jack Murdy and Ira Suzza,addressed the Commission and spoke in favor , ereebelizg no 'other comment the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Commis- sion to continue the matter to allow time for the Staff to study the kind of service uses which should be permitted in industrial zones. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO SEPTEMBER 26, 1967, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer. NOES: None ABSENT: Tom, Worthy, Bazil. THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-52 Applicant: Raymond Guy To allow the storage, purchase, sales and brokerage of new and used boats, trailers and equipment and to allow an existing 3' m 6' double faced sign having a 10' ground clearance in the R-A-O Residential.Agricultural District combined with oil production. The Acting Secretary read a list of suggested conditions of approval for Use Variance No. 67-52 and showed slides of the subject property. The hearing was opened to.the audience. The applicant addressed the Com- mission and questioned whether or not the State would allow extensive improvements on the property. ;There being no other comment the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to continue Use Variance No. 67-52 to the September 19, 1967 meeting to allow time for the Staff to meet with representatives of the State to determine the type of improvements which could be permitted. -4- 9/6/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Page No. 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO. 67-52 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 1967, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer. NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Worthy, Tom. THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 368 RESOLUTION OF INTENT Change of Zone from: A) R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and R-1 (Prezone) Single Family Residence District to R-3 (Prezone) Limited Multiple Family Residence District. B) R-4-X Suburban Residential District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District; C) R-4-X Suburban Residential District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District; D) R-4-X Suburban Residential District to R-1-Single Family Residence District; E) R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. The following property owners addressed the Commission and stated their opinion regarding the subject zone change: Lyndon Wells, Mr. Brown and Melvin Harper. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 368 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 368 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 368 REC0MMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 368 TO.THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOW- ING REASON: 1. This case had been previously approved and conditions in the area do -not justify altering its original status. -5- 9/6/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, -,September 6; 1967 Page No. 6 AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WITHHOLD SECOND READING UNTIL FORMATION OF ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT NO. 6303 IS -FINAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer. NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Worthy, Tom THE RESOLUTION WAS.ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-24 ADDlicant: William Landis Change of zone from R-5 Office - Professional District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with,a 50 ft. setback from ultimate right-of-way line. The Staff Report was read by the Act- ing Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. William Landis, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no -other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LAWSON AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO,RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-24 BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property is situated at a mile intersection 2. Possibly favorable zoning situation. 3. Conforms with uses in general area. 4. One half acre added to commercial zoning does not significantly alter balance of commercial zoning in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: ' Lawson, Miller NOES: Larkin, Royer ABSENT: Tom, Bazil Worthy. THE MOTION DID NOT 6ARRY Pursuant to the Planning Commission By -Laws the matter was automatically continued to September 19, 1967. CODE AMENDMENT NO.67-14 - Continued Me Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to Site Plan Application for bars and live entertainment. The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. -6- 9/6/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Page No. 7 A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-14 BY THE CITY COUNCIL. r ROLL CALL VOTEi AYES: Miller, Larkin, Lawson, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: Tom Bazil, Worthy THE MOTION CIREED . PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendment to the -By -Laws which will change the meeting time from 6:15 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. •A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO ADOPT THE AMENDED BYLAWS AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Lawson, Royer. NOES: Larkin ABSENT: Tom Worthy, Bazil THE MOTION CIRRIED. DISCUSSION: CAR WASH The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the City Council overruled the Commission's decision and approved the area variance request for the car -wash on Beach Blvd. He also stated that the City Council`instructed_the Planning Commission to study the possibilityfo:�-,varying=the setbacks along Beach Blvd. DISCUSSION: LEAGUE OF:CITIES The Acting --Secretary informed the . Commission that the City Council authorized one member of the Planning Commission to attend the League of Cities Convention to be held in San Francisco on October 15-18, 1967. It was the consensus of the Com- mission that C. R. Miller should represent the Planning Commission. DISCUSSION: DEANE BROTHERS The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Deane Brothers had a request before the Board of Zoning Adjustments to reduce the required side yard setback on lots within their project from 5 ft. to 0 ft. and to permit the reduction to occur at the common lot line. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ALLOW THE SIDE YARD ON TWO -LOTS TO•BE REDUCED TO ZERO ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. A double masonry wall shall be provided and said walls shall be separated by air space. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Royer, Miller NOES: Larkin, Lawson ABSENT: Tom Worthy Bazil. THE MOTION DID NOT CIPE. -7- 9/6/67 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Page No. 8 DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary informed. -the Commission that a joint meeting has been scheduled between the Oil Committee and representatives of the Planning Commission to be held on September 12th at 2:00 P.M. at the Huntington Beach Company. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT: The Acting --Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to motels to -be permitted in the R-5 and C-4 Districts, The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: `' AYES: Royer, Miller, Larkin, Lawson NOES: None ABSENT: Worthy, Bazil, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Richard A. Harlow Kenneth Lawson Acting Secretary Vice Chairman -8- 9/6/67.