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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-09-17MINUTES 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, SEPTEMBER 17, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Tom CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-46 - Continued Applicant: Colwell Company To allow an amendment to the plot plan and building elevations for Use Variance No.` , MMg according to plans on file in the Planning Dert- ment Office. The report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was reopened to the audience. Clifford Hood, engineer for the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Robert E. Brach, representing the Board of Directors of Villa Pacific, addressed the Commission and opposed the proposal. Mr. Brach stated that over 80% of the property owners feel that this proposal will be detrimental to the community. COMMISSIONER TOM: Commissioner Tom arrived at 7:15 P.M. and assumed his duties. The following property owners addressed the Commission and opposed the request: Gordon Jackson, 21342 Greenspray Lane, Gordon M. Dewart, 9692 Monte Carlo Circle, H. Noel Deutsch, 9745 Villa Pacific Drive, R. W. Strack, 9806 Coral Cove, and Mrs. R. P. North, 21282 Green Spray Lane. Frank Jackson, representing the Colwell Company, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-46 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This request was originally presented as a Planned Development. The Planning Commission has an obligation to see to it that the plan is carried out. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lane, Tom, Bazil, Duke NOES: Slates, Miller, Bokor ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. 9/17/68 Page No. 2 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 17, 1968 ZONE CASE NO. 68-31 - Continued 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 Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production to R-4 Multiple Family Residence District; (4) C-3-0 , General Business District combined with oil Froduction to C-3 General Business District; 5) M-2-0 Industrial District combined with oil production to M-2 Industrial District, ex- cepting those parcels containing actively producing wells. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Herbert A. Day, Secretary, Oil Advisory Committee, requesting a two week continuance, because the Oil Advisory Committee was unable to secure a quorum during the past two weeks. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 68-31 TO OCTOBER 1, 1968 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-47 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6726 Subdivider: Wm. Lyon Development Co. To allow the following: 1) 46 ft. , 50 ft. , 52 ft. and 54 ft. right of way streets as indicated on accompanying map of T.T. No. 6726. Subject streets to be in compliance with standards proposed by the Deputy Director of Public Works, and approved by both the Planning Commission (8/3/65) and City Council (9/7/65). 2) 10 ft. minimum front yard setbacks for fences not over 6 ft. in height, for garages with side -on -to -street approach and for other portions of a residence. (Note: Front setback requirements for garages entered directly from the street to be 22 ft. min.). 3) 10 ft. minimum rear yard setback on irregular shaped lots, providing an average rear yard depth of '20 ft. is maintained. On other -lots 10 ft. minimum rear yard setback for a portion of a house provided the remaining rear yard has 900 sq. ft. minumum of area with the min. rear yard depth being 20 ft. -2- 9/17/68 Page No. 3 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 17, 1968 4) Every 6 consecutive lots to average 60 ft. in width (at a 20 ft. setback from front property line) with an average 6, 000 sq. ft. of lot area for said 6 consecutive lots. (The minimum rectilinear lot shall not be less than 50 ft. in width with 5, 000 sq. ft. of lot area, including corner lots). The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., representing the subdivider, requesting a continuance for two weeks. The hearing was opened to the audience on Conditional Exception No. 68-47, there being no comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION, WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 68-47 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6726 TO OCTOBER 1, 1968, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6716 Subdivider: S & S Construction Co. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Bernard McCune, general manager for the developer, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6716 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received September 11, 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 streets shall comply with Section 9941.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 4. All utilities shall be installed underground. 5. A petition for rezoning to R-1 shall be filed prior to submitting a final map to the City Council for acceptance. 6. The type and design of the proposed landscaping and perimeter walls shall be approved by the Planning Commission. Construction and in- stallation procedures shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 7. Underground telephone conduit shall be installed from the nearest telephone vault to the northwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Heil Avenue -3- 9/17/68 Page No. 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 17, 1968 8. Design of the street section for Valentine Drive shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 9. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tract that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-30 Applicant - S & S Construction Co. Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural 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 Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bernard McCune, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and requested withdrawal of zone Case No. 68-30. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-30, AS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 68-2 - APPEAL Applicant - Ulyses Bauer To permit a plot plan amendment for re- location of temporary Church buildings. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this case was before the Commission because of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustments decision to deny the request. The hearing was opened to the audience. Roger Sullivan, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Mr. Sullivan stated that the driveway will remain at its present 25 ft. width, 45 ft. of setback will be provided from the street and there will be 52 ft. between buildings. Mr. Sullivan pointed out that the hall would be moved away from the residential area. -4- 9/17/68 Page No. 5 Minutes: H. B, Planning Commission Tuesday, September 17, 1968 The architect for the applicant answered various questions asked by the Commission. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion was held. It was noted that this request may satisfy a temporary need, but does not take into consideration ultimate development of the site.. It was also noted that the pedestrian activity between the school and the hall could cause a back-up of traffic onto Magnolia Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO DENY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 68-2 FOR REASONS AS OUTLINED BY THE STAFF. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-41 - APPEAL Applicant - William S. Buck To allow a building to encroach into the 25 ft. by 25 ft. corner cut-off and garage set- backs of 7-1/2 ft. in deviation to the required 22 ft. garage setback. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Phyllis Galkin, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Mr. Harlow distributed copies of a memorandum submitted by the Traffic Engineer regarding town lot development. The Commission discussed the case at length. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION -,NO. 68-41 TO THE OCTOBER 15, 1968, MEETING FOR FURTHER DECISION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED, -5- 9/17/68 Page No. 6 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 17, 1968 USE PERMIT NO. 68-26 - APPEAL Applicant - Lloyd Mannes Commissioner Slates excused himself from participation in the subject case. To permit a used car sales agency with incidental repairs and service in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. The Acting Secretary read the Staff Report. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that an appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustments decision to approve the case has been filed by Mrs. Harriet Greenwood, an adjacent property owner. Lloyd Mannes, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Mrs. Harriet Greenwood, 17051 A Street, addressed the Commission and opposed the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 68-26 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Blaylock Drive and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State 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. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district 6. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 9. The entire alley shall be fully improved to City Standards. 10. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 11. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. -6- 9/17/68 Page No. 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, September 17, 1968 12. The landscaping along the front property line shall conform to one of the plans submitted by the applicant which shall equal the amount required by ordinance. 13. Warner Avenue shall be dedicated to the City when requested by the Director of Public Works. 14. Approval of the request shall be limited to the property fronting on Beach Boulevard and the lot fronting on "A" Street shall be deleted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED, CODE AMENDMENT NO. 68-9 - Continued Proposed Amendment to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance The Commission discussed a compilation of the recommendations made to the Commission regarding the proposed amendment to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance. The Acting Secretary stated that most of the comments urged the Commission to permit flexibility in the proposed standards in order to permit designers and developers to create imaginative developments and avoid monotonous uniformity. The following proposed standards were discussed: (1) Planned development ordinance; (2) lot sizes; (3) setbacks; (4) open space; (5) garden walls; (6) "0" side yard construction; (7) architectural features projecting over a lot line; (8) second story setback; and (9) street trees. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue said item to October 1, 1968 in order for the Staff to prepare a final draft of the ordinance. POSTAGE STAMP LOTS AND BLIGHTED PARCELS The Planning Director made a presentation on consolidation of postage stamp lots and blighted parcels.. Mr. Reynolds informed the Commission that the location of said small lots was 500 feet north of Ellis Avenue and on the east side of Beach Blvd. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY LANE, THE COMMISSION ADOPTED SITE NO. 12 AS THE NEXT PROJECT AREA BY MINUTE ACTION., ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Lane, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. K. A. Reynolds Robert D. Bazil Secretary Chairman -7- 9/17/68