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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, JANUARY 16, 1968
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Bazil, Larkin, Lane, Royer, Tom, Worthy.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded
-by Worthy, the Minutes of the
Huntington Beach.Planning.Commission of November 21, 1967 and
December 26, 1967 were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the
Secretary.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6418 - Continued from 11/21/67
The Acting Secretary read a letter
submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., requesting a continuance
to February 6, 1968.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND
SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE THE DECISION ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 6418 TOFEBRUARY 6, 1968, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Royer, Tom, Lane, Larkin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE NO. 67-38
Applicant - Dunvegan Corp.
Change of zone from R-5 Office -
Professional District,'-C-3 General
Business District and R-2 Two Family
Residence District and R-3 Limited
Multiple Family Residence District
to R-1 Single Family Residence District.
The Acting Secretary read a letter
submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., requesting a continuance
to February 6, 1968.
The hearing was opened to the audience
there being no comment the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO. 67-38
TO FEBRUARY 69 19689 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller,.Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE NO. 67-39
Applicant - Margaret S. P.dis
Acting Secretary.
Change of zone from R-1 Single Famil
Residence District to C-4 Highway
Commercial District with a 50 ft.
setback from the ultimate right-of-
way line.
The Staff Report was read by the
The Acting Secretary informed the
Commission that a zoning and setback study of the area should be
initiated and suggested that Zone Case No. 67-39 be continued to
February 6, 1968.
audience.
The hearing was opened to the
Ed Sukla, representing the applicant,
addressed the Commission and agreed to the continuance.
hearing was closed.
There being no other comment the
A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND'SECONDED
BY ROYER TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO. 67-39 TO FEBRUARY
69.19689 WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy,,Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE NO. 67-40
Applicant - So. Calif. Lutheran Church
Change of zone from R-1 Single
Family Residence District to C-4
Highway Commercial District with a
50 ft. setback from the ultimate
right-of-way line.
The Acting Secretary read the
Staff Report.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Julius Gomes, representing the
applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
A lengthy discussion was held.
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The Acting Secretary pointed out to
the Commission that it has been the Commission's policy to limit
commercial zoning to the mile intersection with limited neighborhood
commercial facilities at the half -mile intersection. Mr. Harlow
stated that in this case the mile intersections are zoned for com-
mercial purposes and at the half -mile intersection of Heil Avenue
and Graham Street property is available for development as a
neighborhood center.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-40 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission
Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-40
to the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-40 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-40 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. There is an existing C-2 use to the south.
2. Expansion of the commercial property is not detrimental to
the surrounding area.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lane, Miller, Worthy, Royer
NOES: Tom, Larkin, Bazil.
ABSENT: None
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
USE VARIANCE NO. 67-76
Applicant - Berend Broersma, DVM
Acting.Secretary.
audience.
To permit the construction of an
animal hospital in the R-2 Two
Family Residence District.
The Staff Report was read by the
The hearing was opened to the
Berend Broersma, applicant, addressed
the Commission and explained the reasons for the request.
James Evans, 221 C 80th Street,
Seal Beach and James Little, Box 114, Sunset Beach, addressed the
Commission and opposed the request.
hearing was closed.
There being no other comment the
A lengthy discussion was held.
The Acting Secretary informed the
Commission that this site and property in the immediate area is
zoned R-2 which will result in an incompatibility of uses.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND
SECONDED BY LARKIN TO DENY USE VARIANCE NO. 67-76 FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASON:
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1. An animal hospital is not a proper use in a residential zone.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy,,Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT No. 68-1 OUTSIDE DISPLAY AND/OR STORAGE
OF MERCHANDISE.
The Acting Secretary distributed .
copies of the proposed code amendment pertaining to outside display
and/or storage of merchandise within the required setback line.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Donald Harwood, attorney, represent-
ing Groth Chevrolet Co., addressed the Commission and expressed
Groth Chevrolets position on the adoption of the code amendment
and the non -conforming -provisions.
Gus Regoli, representing the
American Building Center, addressed the Commission and asked whether
uses previously constructed within the M-2 zone would have to conform
to the proposal. -
John Lewis, representing the Ford
Motor Co., addressed the Commission and asked about structures
within the setback and if said structures would violate the sight
angle,.requirements.
James M. Raphael, representing the
Register, addressed the Commission and asked for clarification of
the proposed code amendment.
There being no other comment the
hearing was closed.
A lengthy discussion was held by
the Commission atlwhich time various changes, deletions and re-
visions were suggested.
.A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND
SECONDED BY LARKIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 68-1 AS REVISED.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Royer,,Tom, Larkin, Lane.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONER TOM: Commissioner Tom was excused from further
participation at 9:20 P.M.
RECESS CALLED:" The Chairman called a recess at 9:20 P.M.
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COMMISSION RECONVENED: The Commission was reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE: The Acting Secretary informed the -
Commission that the ULI and
Chamber of Commerce have similar committees. Mr. Harlow suggested
that 2 members of the Planning -Commission should meet with them to
find out what is being ,done and what should be done.
A MOTION WAS -MADE BY LANE AND SECOND-
ED BY ROYER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO CONTACT THE CITY COUNCIL
AND -ASK THAT -THE PLANNING COMMISSION BE SET UP TO PERFORM THIS
FUNCTION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Larkin, Bazil, Royer, Lane.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
INSTALLATION OF CLOCK IN THE.COUNCIL CHAMBERS: A MOTION WAS MADE
BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO REQUEST THAT A CLOCK BE REINSTALLED
AT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy,,Larkin, Bazil, Royer, Lane.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: MASTER PLAN OF PARKS", OPEN SPACES
SCHOOLS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
Floyd Belsito, Associate Planner;
made a presentation of various parks sites and showed changes being
made in park'sites since May, 1967.
The Commission reviewed the
proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE PARKS,,OPEN SPACES, SCHOOLS AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE
MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller,.Worthy, Larkin, Bazil,,Royer, Lane.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
.RE-EVALUATION OF LAKE PARK
Norman Worthy, Director of Parks
and Recreation, addressed the Commission and made a presentation
regarding the upgrading of present conditions in Lake Park.
The Commission reviewed the proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND
SECONDED BY MILLER-JO RECOM1END THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE
GENERAL CONCEPT FOR\UPGRADING LAKE PARK.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy, Larkin, Bazil,,Royer, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
.DISCUSSION: Parking lot -adjacent to.Edison Easement.
Norman Worthy, Director of Parks
and Recreation, addressed the Commission and requested that the
Commission evaluate the proposal of (1) buying five residential
.lots adjacent to the Edison Easement; (2) requiring frontage streets
on the north and south sides of the easement from the school site
west to Bushard Street; or (3) acquiring land in the proposed sub-
division south of the Edison easement for parking purposes.
The Commission reviewed the proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE SAID REQUEST FOR FURTHER STUDY.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy,.Larkin, Bazil, Royer, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND
SITE APPLICATIONS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND
SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND SITE
PLAN APPLICATION FORM.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Worthy,,Larkin, Bazil, Royer, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: Sam Ferguson, Assistant Building
Director, addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility
of excluding from setback requirements, small detached structures
less than 35 sq. ft. in area and less than 6 ft. in height.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND
SECONDED BY LANE TO EXEMPT SAID STRUCTURES FROM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller,,Worthy, Larkin,,Bazil,,Royer,,Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tom
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO JANUARY 30, 1968, STUDY SESSION.
Kenneth A. Reyriolfs
Secretary
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Robert D. Bazil
Chairman
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