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Home My WebLink About1968-09-04MINUTES 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. WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 4. 1968 Bokor COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller,tLane, Royer, Tom, Slates COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil, Duke MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Lane the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of July 30, 1968, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. ZONE CASE NO. 68-28 Applicant - Houser Bros. Change of zone from R-5 Office Professional District to R-2 Two Family Residence District and C-4 Highway Commercial District. The Staff Deport was Tead by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened t0 the audience. Vern Houser, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-28 A Resolution of the Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-28'to the -City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-28 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-28 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Monterey Drive will be Secondary Arterial Highway. 2. The proposed service station site will provide a service for the visitor to the aquatic park. 3. The future freeway will provide off and on ramps from Monterey Drive. ROLL CALL VOTE:Bokor AYES: Miller, Rose-r, Tom, Slates NOES: Lane ABSENT: Bazil, Duke THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 9/4/68 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1968 Page No. 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-46 Applicant - Colwell Company To allow an amendment to the plot plan and building elevations for Use Variance No. 768 according to plans on file in the Planning Department Office. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Hugh Halderman, engineer for the developer, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Mr. Halderman informed the Commission that the subject request was a continuance of an existing development with minor changes in the layout. John Karns, Attorney, representing the Villa Pacific Community Association, addressed the Commission and requested continuance in order for homeowners to review the proposed development. Ben Lauderey,addressed the Commission and requested that a new tentative tract map be filed if the request is approved. Robert Prague, President of Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission and stated his main concern is the community's lack of knowledge of the proposal. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-46 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1968, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE:Bokor AYES: Miller, Rqy-", Tom, Slates, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-48 Applicant - Kelly Snow To permit the following: (1) A three- story structure within the 30 ft. maximum building height; (2) A 22 ft. minimum turning radius in deviation to the required 25 ft. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Kelly Snow, applicant, addressed the 14W Commission and explained the proposal. M. W. Teague, architect, addressed the Commission and explained various elevations of the proposed project. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. -2- 9/4/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1968 Page No. 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE THAT PORTION OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-48 FOR THREE STORY APARTMENTS PROVIDED SUCH APARTMENTS DO NOT EXCEED A HEIGHT OF 30 FEET AND DENIAL OF THE PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR A 22 FT. TURNING RADIUS. ROLL CALL VOTE:Bokor AYES: Miller, Reyei-, Tom, Slates, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil Duke THE MOTION CARRIED . ZONE CASE NO. 68-29 Applicant - Wm. Lyon Development To allow a change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to Cl Neighborhood Commercial District. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that nine letters opposing the request were received. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Horner, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There were three property owners who spoke in opposition to the request and a resolution signed by 221 property owners was read and submitted for the record to the Acting Secretary. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the request at length. It was noted that there are no other corners at this intersection zoned for commercial purposes. RESOLUTION NO. 68-29 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-29 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-29 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-29 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Property is located at the intersection of two secondary highways. 2. There are no other corners at this intersection zoned for commercial purposes. 3. The property has been designed as a numbered lot in a proposed subdivision; therefore, it can be developed in a manner that is compatible with surrounding property. 4. The parcel is less than the maximum 1l/z acre site allowed for commercial use. ROLL CALL VOTE:Bokor AYES: Miller, Reyes, Slates, Lane NOES: Tom ABSENT: Bazil, Duke THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. -3- 9/4/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1968 Page No. 4. ZONE CASE NO. 68-31 RESOLUTION OF INTENT To allow a change of zone from: (1) R-2-0 Two Family Residence District combined with oil production to R-2 Two Family Residence District; (2) R-3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District; (3) R-4-0 Multiply Family Residence District combined with oil production to R-4 Multiple Family Residence District; (4) C-3-0 General Business District combined with oil production to C-3 General Business Distr ; (5) M-2-0 Industrial District combined with oil production to M-2 Industrial District, excepting those parcels containing actively producing wells. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this proposal was initiated at the request of the City Council in order to remove the "0" designation from property not under oil production in an attempt to cause consolidation of oil facilities. The hearing was opened to the audience. J. D. Bertino, representing the Standard Oil Company, addressed the Commission and requested continuance in order for the Oil Committee to review the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Slates stated that continuance would be in order and give time for the Oil Committee to review the case and submit comments to the Staff no later than September 17, 1968. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 68-31 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1968. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Royer, Tom, Slates, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED: The Vice -Chairman called a recess at 8:40 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED: The Commission was reconvened at 9:00 P.M. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 68-9 Subdivision Ordinance - Continued Proposed amendments to the subdivision and zoning ordinance The hearing was opened to the audience. Mac McCoy, representing B.A. Berkus and Associates, addressed the Commission and stated he recommends a 6000 sq. ft. average lot size over 6 lot run or 5 lots to an acre. He also requested the following: 1. Density to minimum lot size; 2. Minimum open area of 25 ft. x 34 ft. with more flexibility of open area or maximum coverage of the lot 48%; -4- 9/4/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1968 Page No. 5 (Code Amendment #68-9 cont) 3. Walls on "0" side'to be maintenance free, decorative, masonry construction or equal as approved by the Building Department; 4. Second story portion not to project beyond "0" side yard and 5. To permit reduction of required front yard setback to 7Y feet for garages and fences for 50% of lots with an average of 15 ft. setback. Mr. McCoy stated this would expedite the project and more developers would attempt development if the decision time were sooner. Ben Landley, President of the Home Council, .addressed the Commission and stated he agreed with the idea of flexibility, but was concerned with the degree of flexibility. Mr. Landley stated all members of Home Council have not reviewed the proposed ordinance, therefbre,- he requested a continuance. Jerry Shea, representing the Legislative Action Committee of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce addressed - the Commission and stated he would like to include the following points: 1 retain 6000 sq. ft. lot size with averaging over 6 lot run; 2� no change in open,space requirements thus 900 sq. ft. or 15,% on 6000 sq. ft. lot and that the percent remain constant allowing the area to change as the lot size changed; '3) recommends that a precise plan be submitted to the Board of.' ZoniTgAdjustments for approval prior to issuance of final building permit; 4) Concurs with comments made by B.I.A., and suggested the City adopt:i a Planned Unit Development Zone. ,Ron Montgomery, representing Huntington Harbour, addressed the Commission and questioned how the proposed ordinance will effect water oriented lots in Huntington Harbour.. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussi,6n was held. It was the consensus that the Staff should submit recommendation on the comments submitted and report to the Commission on lot sizes in other cities.and the percent of lots in Huntington Beach that exceed 6000 sq.,ft. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TdM TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 68-9 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1968,. DOLL CALL VOTE:Bokor AYES: Miller, Ray-e-i-, Tom, Slates, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Discussion was held pertaining to aaoption of a precise plan of street alignment 1320 ft. north of Warner Avenue on the west side'of Beach Blvd. ' -5- 9/4/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 4, 1968 Page ' No . 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT FOR OCTOBER 1, 1968, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bokor AYES: Miller, JRoy-e�r, Tom, Slates, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: -Bazil, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO SEND A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO COMMISSIONERS ROYER AND WORTHY FOR THEIR LOYAL SERVICE AS PLANNING COMMISSIONERS. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bokor AYES: Miller, Roy-e-i-, Tom, Slates, Lane NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. I I �� R. A. Harlow Richard Tom Acting Secretary Vice -Chairman -6- 9/4/68