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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-21MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, Calif. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Lane, Tom, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Royer COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5603 Use Variance No. 67-53 Subdivider: Deane Bros. 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 rectangular lots. 4. Reduction of minimum side yard setbacks to 10' 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 10' 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 constructer on designated bide property line. It is acknowledged that the variance pertaining 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 6-2-stance-of 10' back of, face 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 2 (T.T. #5603 and U.V. #67-53 cont) of curb, except on cul-de-sacs and knuckles where it is requested that construction of an 8' high wall be permitted on the property line. (Ex. B) B. Where corner lots occur, construction of an 8' high wall at a minimum distance of 10' back of face of curb. 7. Required setbacks for garages to be measur 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 Sec. 9105.3.1. 9• 5' wide sidewalks to be constructed adjacent to the back of curb within the street right of way. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., representing the applicant, -requesting withdrawal of Tentative Tract Map No. 5603 and Use Variance No. 67-53. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ACCEPT WITHDRAWAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5603. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Tom, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy,'Miller, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED`BY TOM TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF USE VARIANCE NO. 67-53. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Tom, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 67-32 - Continued Applicant: A & Street Property Owners Change of zone from R-3 Limited Multiple Famil Residence District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right of way. The Acting Secretary read the Staff Report recommending denial of the request. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Leona Myer, a home owner -spoke in favor of the rezoning saying that the north side is in agreement for development. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. -2- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 3 (Zone Case #67-32 cont) A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE THE CASE UNTIL NOVEMBER 19, 1968 TO ALLOW THE HOME OWNERS TIME TO SHOW PROPER EVIDENCE THAT THE PROPER�Y CAN BE PUT INTO ONE PARCEL ON BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF WARNER AVENUE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Tom, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Miller,.Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-9 Continued Applicant - Hideo Yabuki Change of zone from R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary read ,the Staff Report. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that Code Amendment No. 68-6 shall be considered later on the agenda. It was the consensus of the Commission at this time to consider Code Amendment No. 68-6 with Zone Case No. 68-9. The hearing was opened to the audience. .. Architect, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER THAT INASMUCH AS THE ADOPTION OF THE R2-2000 ZONE REQUIRES. ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT 68-6.BOTH MATTERS SHOULD BE PROCESSED CONCURRENTLY. RESOLUTION NO. 68-9 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-9 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-9 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-9 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. It will assist in development of the property since the general area represents an ideal compromise between R-2 and R-3. ROLL CALL VOTE:, AYES: Lane, Tom, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -3- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 68-6 BY THE CITY .COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Tom, Larkin, Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-25 Applicant - Standard Oil Co. To permit replacement of regional office build in the M2-0 Industrial District with oil pro- duction. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Bertino, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. The architect, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and showed a rendition of the proposed building. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary stated the requirements - on condition #6 should be reworded to the effect that the block wall will be required when building permits are issued for the abutting property. - Mr. Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and suggested that sidewalks not be required until a future date. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO_ 68-25 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Goldenwest Street and Orange Avenue shall be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Goldenwest Street shall be fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall ultimately include street lights, street trees, street signs and fire hydrants. Timing of improvements will be in compliance with plans now being;developed by the City. Arrangements will be made to guarantee to make improvements when requested to do so by the Department of Public Works. 3. Arrangements shall be made to guarantee improvement of Orange Avenue when requested to do so by the Department of Public Works. 4. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. All provisions of the Ml Light Industrial District and applicable City ordinances shall be complied with. 6. Installation of the required separation wall separating this M2-0 property from abutting, residential property, shall be waived until such time building permits have been issued on the adjoining residential property and the applicant shall enter into an agree - ment with the City agreeing to install said walls. Said agreement shall,,be ,apptoiTed-L;by thenFlanning Department and City Attorney's office. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Tom, Larkin., Bazil, Worthy, Miller, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-10 - Continued, Appeal Applicant: Deane Brothers To allow a partially enclosed patio structure to be constructed 6 feet from the rear property line in deviation to the required 10 foot rear yard setback. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secre- tary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jim Rogers, representing the applicant, presented his case. Wade Workman, owner of the property in question, spoke in favor of the Conditional Exception. Michael Patterson spoke on behalf of his brother-in-law,Mr. Workman and stated that Mr. Workman, not Deane Brothers would be injuried if the application was denied. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. A discussion by the Commission followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO GRANT CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-10. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller NOES: Lane, Bazil, Royer ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-27 Continued Applicant: Leonard Lindborp To permit the following: (1) Garages to be setback 19/z feet in deviation to the required 22 feet, (2) Front yard setback of 736 feet in deviation to the required 10 feet; and (3) Garages to take direct access from arterial highway. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary, who also displayed four sketches prepared to show off-street parking possibilities. The hearing was opened to the audience. -Mr. Lindborg, the builder, asked questions and stated three of the examples would be unsatisfactory to him. Mr. Hartge stated that in his opinion on -street parking on 14th Street will continue to be allowed. The hearing was closed to the audience. Discussion by the Commission followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-27 ALLOWING THREE GARAGES AND TWO UNCOVERED PARKING SPACES OFF.THE ALLEY AND TO PERMIT -,A 2y6' REDUCTION OF THE SETBACK ON 14th STREET FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. 14th Street is a secondary highway which will require a 2�6' dedication and the additional footage is needed to provide a turn -around at the rear of the lot. -5- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 6 (C.E.'#68-27 cont) It was further stated that this decision in no way sets a precedent to future requests. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Worthy, Bazil, Larkin, Lane, Royer, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 6626 Subdivider: The Brattain Contractors, Inc. To permit 81 lots on 16.2 + acres. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary which recommended approval with conditions. The hearing was opened to the audience. Joe Gray represented the developer and stated he found the suggested conditionsof approval acceptable. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT N0. 6626 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received April 23, 1968, shall be the approved layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be mill and void unless Code Amendment No. 68-2 is adopted by the City Council and shall not take effect until the ordinance adoption of said code amendment is in effect. 3. The water and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department. 4. The flood control channel shall be fenced with a 6 ft. high masonry wall. Said wall shall comply with Department of Public Works requirements. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. The location of the proposed pedestrian walkway and water line easement shall be approved by the Ocean View School District and improvements shall comply with Department of Public.Works require- ments. 7. Lot sizes shall comply withthe requirements'of the R-1 zone. 8. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are -applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -6- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 7 ZONE,CASE NO. 68-17 Applicant: Martin H. Blank & Assoc. Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary read the Staff Report. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Galloway represented the owner and concurred with the Staff Report but asked that a minor modification be made to the zone boundry suggested by the staff.- The staff agreed to the change. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-17 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-17 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER..AND SECONDED BY WORTHY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-17 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-17 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FIVE FOOT REVISION AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property extends beyond the 150' wide buffer strip intended to provide protection for the residential area in the event of fire within the tank farm. 2. It provides for continuity with the zoning in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-18 Applicant: Jack H. Bennett Change of zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary stated the legal notice pertaining to this case was improperly advertised, and the matter will come before the Commission,at the June 4, 1968, meeting. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-30 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-15 Applicant: Clarence Mason To permit an existing lot to be a legal building site. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Mason, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -7- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 8 (C.E. 68-30 cont) A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-30. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Royer; NOES: None ABSTAINED: :Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-15. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin,,Worthy, Miller, Lane,,, -Royer, NOES: None ABSTAINED: Bazil- CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-28 Applicant: Dike and Colegroye. Inc. To allow a pet clinic in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. E. C. Twichell, Dike & Colegrove, Inc., addressed the Commission and stated his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION N0. 68-28 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Due to a technical error, this use is not permitted in any zone in the City. 2. The proposed use does not impose any detrement on adjacent property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 68-29 Applicant: Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints To permit the construction of a chapel and Sunday School rooms in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened -bo the audience. Warren. Tait, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated there will be no signs other than lettering on the building. -8- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 9 (C.E. #68-29 cont) Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and stated the drainage in this area is critical and subject to flooding. Mr. Hartge also informed the Commission and the applicant of the intent to vacate 17th Street between Clay Avenue and Delaware Street. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-29 UPON THE FOLLOWING, CONDITIONS: 1. Delaware St., Seventeenth St. and Clay Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights and fire hydrants. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. All provisions of Section 9201.3.5 shall be complied with. (Landscaping and parking requirements for churches in the R3. zone.) 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to -Article 979. 9. No -structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. AND -FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. There is a definite hardship on this property because it is difficult to develop. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 68-6 A proposed amendment to division 9 which will allow flexibility in the densities of the residential districts. The Commission -reviewed the proposed code amendment. -9- 5/21/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 21, 1968 Page 10 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LARKIN TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT N0. 68-6 BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 1068 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that on May 20, 1968 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1068, pertaining to the Policy Plan for the Mid -Beach area and that the Commission should adopt a similar resolution endorsing the plan. ON MOTION BY WORTHY AND SECONDED BY MILLER THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTED A RESOLUTION NO. 1068 PERTAINING TO THE POLICY PLAN FOR THE MID -BEACH AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 68-7 The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a proposed code amendment pertaining to signs. Mr. Harlow stated said amendment will repeal all sections of Division 9 pertaining to signs, renumber sections of Division 9, repeal Chapters 85 and 86 and the Uniform Sign Code except two Sections which pertain to removal of weeds, rubbish around any advertising structure, and improper display. The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND -SECONDED BY LARKIN TO ADOPT CODE AMENDMENT 68-7 BUT THAT $AID CODE_, -AMENDMENT SHOULD NOT-TAKE`EFFECT UNTIL -SUCH TIME AS- THE--NEW-SIGN ORDINANCE IS'ADOPTED BY THE,CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Larkin, Worthy, Miller, Lane, Bazil, Royer NOES: None ABSENT:, None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION Bill Hartge, Deputy Director of Public Works, informed the Commission that the Huntington Beach Company is proposing to landscape the area along Golden West Street and along Tract 645.3. Mr. Hartge further stated the developer will install the landscaping and maintain it for five years after which the City would assume maintenance responsibilities. He also outlined the plan to landscape the median on Golden West Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Mansion THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Ken Reynoldd Robert D. Bazil Secretary Chairman -10- Ave,