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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-03 (6)MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISS.ZON Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Lane, Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Tom, COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Royer MINUTES: On motion by Tom and seconded by Worthy, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of November 21, and 28,, 1967, were accepted as corrected. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 5603 - Continued.from 12/5/67 USE VARIANCE NO. 67-53 - Continued from 12/5/67 Subdivider: Deane Bros. The Acting Secretary explained the reasons for the previous continuances. He stated that the map has not yet progressed to the point to determine the acceptability of all aspects of this type of development and suggested that the map be continued for a short -period of time. The hearing was opened to -the audience. Ron Wells, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that sales -are progressing too fast to wait for -an extended continuance. He also stated that 50% of the project would be completed by late May. There being -no -other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 5603 TO MAY 71 1968, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE:" AYES: Miller, Worthy, 'Bazil,''Larkin,'Tom, Lane' NOES: None ABSENT: Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON USE VARIANCE NO. 67-53 TO .MAY 7, 1968, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazi.l, Larkin, Tom, Lane - NOES: None ABSENT: Royer 1/3/68 THE MOTION CARRIED. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, January 3, 1968 Page No. 2 ZONE CASE NO. 67-37 Applicant: Doyle Development The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant, requesting withdrawgi of Zone Case No. 67-37. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO GRANT THEtiREQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Tom, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. USE VARIANCE NO. 67-75 DIVISION.OF LAND NO. 67=3 Applicant: Harbour Realty To permit an existing 25 ft. wide lot to be a legal building site in the R-4-0 Multiple Family Residence District„com- bined with oil production. The Acting Secretary read two letters objecting to the request. The hearing was opened to the audience, Jack Koebig, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. was closed. There being no other comment the hearing The Acting Secretary informed the Com- mission that the subject property was divided in 1951, prior to the time of effective enforcement of the code. The Commission reviewed the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE VARIANCE NO. 67-75 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 67-3 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The subject parcel was divided in 1951, prior to the time of effective enforcement of the code.. -?It was noted by the Planning Commission that approval of this request will not set a precedent for recently approved lot splits. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Tom, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 67-26 - Continued from 12/19/67 SIGN ORDINANCE hehearing was opened to the audience. -2- 1/3/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, January 3, 1968 Page No. 3 Jay Ki:ngry and John Nethercott, Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., addressed the Commission and showed various slides pertaining to outdoor advertising structures. Jim Matkins, Foster & Kleiser Sign Co., and J. A. Stransky, Western Oil and Gas Co., addressed the Commission and expressed their opinions regarding the proposed sign ordinance. Dale Dunn, Manager of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, submitted a list of suggested changes to the proposed sign ordinance. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM.AND SECONDED BY�LARKIN TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE TO JANUARY 30, 1968, FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Tom, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. SETBACK ENCROACHMENT AND OUTSIDE DISPLAY AND/OR STORAGE OF MERCHANDISE STUDY: The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to setback encroachments and outside display and/or storage of merchandise in commercial zones. The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 16, 1968.- ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Tom, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Commission discussed the possibility of establishing a method, whereby individuals, businesses or groups could receive a commendation from the City for outstanding building design, landscaping or any other installation which improves the image and aesthetics of the community. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF MAKING SUCH A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION. -3- 1/3/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, January 3, 1968 Page No. 4 ROLL CALL, VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Tom, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Royer THE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that a tour of subdivisions will be conducted on January 12, 1968, in order to review street widths, setbacks, etc. He stated that the tour will be leaving from the Council Chambers at 1:30 P.M. and that a lunch will be provided at the Villa Sweden Restaurant at 12 noon. ACTING SECRETARY: Acting Secretary-, Richarcrlow, distributed copies of application forms for Administrative Review and Site Plans to the Commission 'for their review and decision at their next regular meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO JANUARY 12, 1968, AT 12 NOON AT THE VILLA SWEDEN RESTAURANT. Kenn.ath A. Reynol s Robert, D. Bazil Secretary Chairman -4- 1/3/68