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Home My WebLink About1968-07-02MINUTES 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, JULY 2, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Lane, Royer,.:Tom, Miller, Duke, Slates COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of officers was held pursuant to. Section 804, Huntington'Beach City Charter. Nominations for Chairman were opened. Commissioner Bazil was nominated for Chairman by Commissioner Tom. Commissioner Lane was nominated fop Chairman by Commissioner Royer. There being no further nominations, the nominations for Chairman were closed. Commissioner Slates moved that a written secret ballot on the nominees be held and that the nominee receiving the majority vote be elected unanimously. Commissioner Bazil was then elected. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Royer, Tom, Miller, Duke, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. Nominations for Vice -Chairman were opened. Commissioner Tom,was nominated for Vice -Chairman by Commissioner Miller. There being no further nominations, on motion by Miller, duly seconded and carried, the nominations for Vice -Chairman were closed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Royer, Miller, Duke, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-39 Applicant - R. J. Zinngrabe To allow the construction of a neighborhood conve3iience market in the R-1 Single Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission the applicant requested this application be heard first on the agenda because he had another meeting to attend at 7:30 P.M. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. 7/2/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Page 2 - The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Zinngrabe, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. The following property owners addressed the Commission and opposed the request: Leo Domas, 8472 Indianapolis Ave., Dr.-R. M. Kelsey, 8302 Reilly Drive, Charles Miller, 8442 Reilly Drive, Clinton Thomas, 8422 Reilly Drive, Irl Clarke; 8362 Indianapolis Ave., Rosemary Moore, 8421.Reilly Drive and Paul Pearce, 8381 Tern Circle. Mr. Zinngrabe addressed the Commission.and stated there were no objections to the conditions suggested by the Staff. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY LANE TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-39 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The request is not within the intent and purpose of the C-1 zone. 2. It is not compatible and not needed by residents of the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Lane, Miller, Royer NOES: Tom, Bazil, Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-22 - Continued Applicant - George Carron Change of zone from R-A-O Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to C-4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence �istrict. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Warren C. Lefebvre, requesting a continuance of Zone Case No. 68-22 to July 16, 1968. , The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment,.the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 68-22 TO JULY 16, 1968, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Bazil, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Duke, Slates, Lane, Miller, Royer -2- 7/2/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Page 3 ZONE CASE NO. 68-20 - Continued Applicant - Doyle Development Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to C-2 Community Business District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of- way line. The Acting Secretary made a presentation of the proposal. The hearing was opened to the audience. Adnan Khatib, representing Standard Oil Company, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-20 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-20 for 0-4 Rather than C-2 .as ,Requested. ,A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-20 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZbNE CASE NO. 68-20 FOR C-4 RATHER THAN C-2 AS REQUESTED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Miller, NOES: Tom,.Bazil ABSENT: None Duke, Slates,, Royer THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY LANE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO STUDY THE REMAINING AREA TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COMMISSION AT A LATER DATE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Miller,,Duke, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED: Slates, Royer, Tom, Bazil TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6675 Subdivider: B — A. Berkus The Acting,Secretary read a letter submitted by the subdivider requesting continuance on Tentative Tract Map No. 6675 to July. 16, .1968. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6675 TO JULY 16,.1968, AT THE REQUEST OF THE `KOD?uTT �. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Miller, Duke, Slates, Royer, Tom, Bazil NOES: None ,ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 7/2/68 Minutes H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Page 4 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6651 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-37 Subdivider: Darby Land Co. To permit the following: 1. Front yard setbacks of 101 with side entry garages. 2. Lot sizes and width averaging 6,000 sq. ft. with 60 ft. of frontage and with minimum of 5000 sq. ft. with 50 ft. of frontage. The Subdivision Committee Report and the Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Galloway, representing the subdivider, addressed the Commission and stated there were no objections to the conditions except condition #6 requiring construction of a block wall along the school site. Mr. Galloway further explained the park requirement. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6651 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received July 2, 1968, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department. 3. .All utilities shall be installed underground. ' 4. All existing oil wells on the property shall.be abandoned and removed in accordance with Division of oil and gas regulations and City requirements and all machinery,,sumps, tanks, pipelines and other appurtenances shall be removed:' 5. A petition for rezoning to Rl shall be filed prior to submitting a final map to the City Council. 6. Either a 6 ft. high masonry wall or chain link fence shall be constructed along the school site boundary where said school site abutts the residential lots. 7. Provisions shall be made to retain the water well on Bushard Street used for ground water studies to the satisfaction of the Orange County Flood Control DistFict. 8. Telephone conduit shall be installed from the nearest telephone vaults to the southeast corner of Bushard St. and Indianapolis Ave and to the northeast corner of Bushard St. and Atlanta Ave. to facilitate installation of fire alarm boxes. 9. Provisions shall be made to provide a 2;� to 3 acre park site north of the proposed school site. The precise size and location of said park site shall be approved by the Planning Department, Department of Public Works, and the Parks and Recreation Department. -4- 7/2/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday) July 2, 1968 Page 5 T.T..#6651, CE 68-37 Cont. 10. Provision shall be made to provide a street stub along the north line of lot 249 to connect "L" Street to the vacant property east of this subdivision. 11. "K" and "L" Street shall be 52 ft. wide. 12. Design of and construction material for the.perimeter wall along Indianapolis Avenue, Bushard St. and Atlanta Ave. shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Commission. 13. -All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Tom, Miller, Bazil NOES: Royer , . Duke , Lane ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-37• Commissioner Royer asked that the Assistant City Attorney determine whether or not the application indicates a legal hardship. The Assistant City Attorney informed the Commission that the application does not state a"legal hardship. .The motion was withdraw to further discuss the reasons for the request. -A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-37 TO JURY 16, 1968. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Duke, Royer, Tom, Lame NOES: Slates, Bazil, Miller ABSEXT,,i.:,—No 3,21 THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-23 Aunlicant -Leslie De Vaul Change of zone from R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to R-4 Multiple Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jim ,.Ryan, representing,the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-23 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending,Denial of Zone Case No. 68-23 to the City Council. -5- 7/2/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Page 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-23 RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-23 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This request would constitute spot zoning. 2. The subject request is not in compliance with the Master Plan of Land Use and the zoning pattern of the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil,.Lane,,Royer, Tom, Miller, Duke, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-24 Applicant - William Landis Change of zone from R-5 Office -Professional District and R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to C-2 Community Business District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right of way line. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that he received a telephone call from the applicant requesting two weeks continuance. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LANE TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON ZONE CASE NO. 68-24 TO JULY 169 19689 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Royer, Tom, Miller, Duke, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION "CARRIED .: _ CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-38 Applicant - W� M. Blackmore, D.V.M. To allow a veterinary clinic in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Blackmore addressed the Commission and gave her reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROYER AND SECONDED BY MILL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-38 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIO to There shall be no boarding of animals over night. -6- 7/2/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Page 7 CE #68-38 cont. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This type of use is not a permitted use in this district nor in any other district. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Royer, Tom, Miller, Duke, Slates NOES: None ABSENT:- None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: SETBACK ENCROACHMENT IN COMMERCIAL ZONES George Shibata addressed the Commission and stated he represents 55 businessmen who object to the requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code pertaining to setback encroachment and outside display and/or storage of merchandise. The following businessmen addressed the Commission and objected to the present requirements: R. D. Perry, Texico Station; James Satherwhite, American Stone Company; and Mr. Coffey, Lumber .Yard Company. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY ROYER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SEND A LETTER TO THE CITY'COUNCIL STATING THE PRESENT ORDINANCE SHOULD REMAIN IN EFFECT IN ORDER TO HAVE PROPER DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOGNIZES A PROBLEM MAY,EXIST IN A FEW INSTANCES WHERE BUSINESSES EXISTED PRIOR TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A 50 FOOT SETBACK, AND FURTHER THAT THERE ARE RELATIVELY FEW BUSINESSES THAT CANNOT COMPLY WITH THE PRESENT REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE A TRUE HARDSHIP EXISTS, 'BUSINESSMEN CAN SEEK RELIEF THROUGH THE CONDITIONAL:EXCEPTION PROCEDURE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Royer,.Tom, Miller, Duke NOES: .Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENT: Chairman Bazil appointed Commissioneb Slates to serve on the Mid -Beach Coordination Committee. APPOINTMENT: Chairman Bazil appointed Commissioner Duke to serve on the Subdivision Committee and Commissioner Slates as alternate. THERE BEIN(`NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING,ADJOURNED. Richard A. Harlow Robert D..Bazil Acting.Secretary Chairman -7- 7/2/68