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Home My WebLink About1968-02-06MINUTES 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, FEBRUARY 6, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Worthy,-Bazil, Royer, Tom COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Lane, Larkin MINUTES: On motion, by Miller and seconded by Worthy the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of becember 19, 1967 and January 3, 1968, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6418 - Continued Subdivider: Dunvegan Corporation The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Milton Anderson representing the applicant, requesting a -withdrawal of Tentative Tract No. 6418. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6418. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane Larkin THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-38 - Continued Applicant - Dunvegan Corporation Change of zone from R-5 Office - Professional District C-3 General Business District and R-2 Two Family Residence bistrict and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to R-1 Single Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Milton Anderson representing the applicant, requesting withdrawal of Zone Case No. 67-38. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-38. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane Larkin 2/6/68 THE MOTION CARRIED. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Page No. 2 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6371 EXTENSION OF TIME Subdivider - Covington Brothers The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Covington Brothers Construction Co., requesting a one year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 6371. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO GRANT A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6371 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION,:' 1. All conditions of the previous approved tentative map shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane Larkin THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER LARKIN: Commissioner,Larkin arrived at 7:11 P.M. and assumed his duties. ZONE CASE NO. 68-1 RESOLUTION OF INTENT Change of zone from R-1 Single Family Residence District to 0-4 Highway Commercial District with setback provisions as shown -on E)d�ibit `A" on file in the Planning Department Office. The property is generally located on the east side of Highway #1, approximately 800 feet northwest of Anderson Street. The Planning Director explained the proposal pertaining tb the Sunset Beach Study. The Commission asked various questions pertaining to the change of zone and the 50-ft. setback. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and stated that the Department of Public Works is trying to restrict access to the Highway in that area. The Planning Director further explained the existing land use and setbacks as well as the proposal to rezone the property to C-4 with several setback alternatives. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ed,Sukla, 1720 Main Street, City, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposal. Mr. Sukla stated that there are several buildings in the area which can not conform to a 50 ft. setback requirement without major modification to the building. -2- 2/6/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Page No. 3 the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-1 There being no other comment A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-1 for a C-4 Zone with a 30 ft. Setback rather than a 50 ft. Setback. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-1 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-1 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-39 - Continued Applicant - Margaret S. Polis 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-6f-way line. RESOLUTION NO. 67-39 A Resolution of the City Plan- ning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 67-39 for a C4 Zone with a 30 ft. Set- back Rather than a 50 ft. Setback. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-39 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 67-39 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property was annexed as R-1; although it was zoned commercial when in the County. 2. The 30 ft. setback will conform to the setbacks of the existing structures in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-2 Applicant - Darold W. Baker To permit a day nursery (Pre - School) in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. -3- 2/6/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Page No. 4 The Acting Secretary read one letter of protest and a petition signed by $ property owners endorsing the proposal. The following property owners addressed the Commission and opposed the request: Anita Owens, 7117 Alhambra Ave., Ethel West, 7891 Alhambra Ave., Mr. West, same address, and Janes Marino, 7832 Alhambra Ave. Speaking in favor were: Judy Hughes and R. H. Nagle, 7942 Aldrich St. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-2 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Heil Avenue and Alhambra Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards, Improvements shall include street trees and street lights. 2. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 3. Vehicular access rights') -to Heil Avenue shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach and a 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along Heil Avenue to Department of Public Works Standards. 4. The water system shall provide sufficient fire flow and the fire hydrant system shall meet Fire Department Standards. 5. .The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. Off-street parking facilities including landscaping arrange- ment, access, paving and striping shall conform to �rticle 979. 7. A masonry wall shall be constructed along east and west property lines. The height of said wall shall be such, that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twnety (20) feet of the common property line. $. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 9. All provisions of Section 9231.3 shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 2/6/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Page No. 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-3 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-3 Applicant - Robert W. Fitzpatrick To permit the creation of two lots without frontage on a public street. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Fitzpatrick, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reasons for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this application proposes to divide the rear 142 ft. from two existing lots creating two additional lots which will not abut a public street. A.MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-3 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-3 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Approval of this request will cause a substandard development. 2. Granting of this conditional exception would set a precedent for future requests. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-4 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-2 Applicant - Edwin N. Hart To allow a division of land into 3 separate parcels, two of which have 57.5 ft. of frontage in deviation to the required 60 feet. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ron Winterburg, Valley Consultant Engineers representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and discussed the method of providing vehicular access to the property. -5- 2/6/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Page No. 6 There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Commission held a discussion pertaining to the method of providing vehicular access. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL, EXCEPTION NO. 68-4 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-2 TO FEBRUARY 20, 19687 FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THE VEHICULAR ACCESS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The.Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the Ocean View School District requesting approval of School Site #28, located north of Slater Avenue, between Edwards and Goldenwest Street. A map showing the proposed site location was reviewed by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO APPROVE SCHOOL SITE NO. 28. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Discussion was held pertaining to Subdivision Standards. Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and discussed street trees, length of cul-de-sacs, street widths, and density. Mike Raphel, 310 5th Street, City, addressed the Commission and asked for clarification of the 7 ft. sidewalk. . A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON SUBDIVISION STANDARDS TO THE FEBRUARY 27, 1968 - STUDY SESSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil,,Larkin, Royer, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: Lane THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 27, 1968. � .Z c��3 Recjids ±-,obert D. bazil Secretary -6- Chairman 2 6/68