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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-16MINUTES 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. 1/16/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 16, 1968 Page No. 2 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. -2- 1/16/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 16, 1968 Page No. 3 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: -3- 1/16/68 4K Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 16, 1968 Page No. 4 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. -4- 1/16/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 16, 1968 Page No. 5 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. -5- 1/16/68_ Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 16, 1968 Page No. 6 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 -6- Robert D. Bazil Chairman 1/16/68