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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-05MINUTES 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, NOVEMBER 5, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Tom, Lane, Slates, Miller, Bokor COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Duke AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Zone Case No. 68-39, Item No. 2 on the agenda has been re- advertized and will be heard on November 19, 1968; and, Conditional Exception No. 68-50, Item No. 7 on the agenda has been withdrawn at the request of the applicant. ZONE CASE NO. 68-38 Applicant: William Lyon Development Co., Inc. Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-38 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-38 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-38 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-38 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. A condition of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 6528 required the applicant to submit a change of zone to R-1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Ton, , Lane., Slates, Miller, Bokor NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 11/5/68 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, 1968 Page No. 2 COMMISSIONER DUKE: ZONE CASE NO. 68-40 Applicant: Belmont Savings & Loan Assoc. Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:10 P.M. and assumed his duties. Change of zone from C-2 Community Business District toR-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Betker, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reason for the request. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Mrs. Charles Funsch, opposing the subject zone case. Frank Clendenen, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of Zone Case No. 68-40. the hearing was closed. discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 68-40 There being no other comment Commission held a lengthy A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending approval of Zone Case No. 68-40, as modified, to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-40 RECOMMEND- ING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-40 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is an overabundance of commercial zoning in the area. 2. The property owned by General Telephone Company splits the original 20 acre parcel in half leaving a triangular shape parcel of land between the telephone company's property and the freeway. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Miller;, BQkor , NOES: Slates ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-41 Applicant: Corwin and Gloria Foulke Change of zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to R-5 Office -Professional District, -2- 11/5/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, 1968 Page No. 3 Commissioner Slates excused himself from participation due to a possible conflict of interest. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. James Palin, Planning Technician, addressed the Commission and showed a video tape pertaining to the subject property and explained same. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Marriaty, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 68-41 There being no other comment, Discussion followed. A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-41 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-41 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-41 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This request will continue a trend already established along Newman Avenue for professional uses. _ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Miller, Bokor NOES:'z None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. ZONE CASE NO. 68-37 Applicant: Takao and Kayo Chikasawa The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Stewart Bowie, representing the applicant, requesting a withdrawal of said Zone Case. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-37. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Slates, Miller, Bokor NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 11/5/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, 1968 Page No. 4 ZONE CASE NO. 68-42 Applicant: Takao Chikasawa Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and C-4' Highway Commercial District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. Acting Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the The hearing was opened to the audience.. Stewart Bowie, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission, and stated that the strip connecting the major portion of the property and the existing C-2 parcel to the south could be deleted. Mr. Bowie also stated his reasons for the request. Carl Belvedere, owner of property directly across the street, addressed the Commission and stated that there is an overabundance of commercial property in the area. the hearing was closed. the Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 68-42 There being no other comment A lengthy discussion was held by A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Zone Case No. 68-42 as Amended to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY LANE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-42 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 68-42 FOR AN R-3, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF THE C-4 AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE 150 FT. BY 285 FT. PARCEL CONNECTING THE C-4 ON THE NORTH WITH THE C-2 ON THE SOUTH FOR AN R-3 RATHER THAN C-4 AS REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The subject property is located at the intersection of a major and primary arterial highways. 2. The request is in compliance with the Master Plan of Land Use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Slates, Miller, Bokor NOES: None ABSENT None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to direct the Planning Department to conduct a study of the Master Plan of Land Use of the area between Gothard Street and Goldenwest Street. -4- 11/5/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, . 1968 Page No. 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-50 Applicant: Sully -Miller Contracting Co. To permit the modernization of an existing plant facility with the incorporation of a new 12, 000 lb. asphalt plant. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant, requesting a withdrawal of Conditional Exception No. 68-50. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-50, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Slates, Miller, Bokor NCE S: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-51 Applicant: A & W International, Inc. To permit additional parking in the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, adjacent to a restaurant in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. James Palin, Planning Technician, addressed the Commission and made a presentation pertaining to the subject zone case. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Drew, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-51 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A Division of Land shall be filed causing consolidation of the R-3 lot with the C-4 lots. 2. The building shall substantially conform to the rendering submitted by the applicant. 3. The parking layout shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments when reviewing the Use Permit. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Slates, Miller, Bokor NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 11/5/68 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, 1968 Page No. 6 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-52 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-37 Applicant: Stanley Anderson To allow a 3,180 sq. ft. lot to be divided into two separate lots each having 1, 590 sq. ft. of lot area in deviation to the required 6,000 sq. ft. in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The Commission viewed a video tape of subject property and the surrounding area. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mel Chase, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated his reasons for the request. W. F. Farrell, 16802 Channel Lane, addressed the Commission and opposed the request. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment Lengthy discussion was held. It was the consensus of the Commission that this application should be continued to allow time for the applicant to submit a new plot plan to include the property to the rear. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LANE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-52 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 68-37 TO DECEMBER 3, 1968, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Tom, Lane, Slates, Bokor, Duke, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-53 Applicant: Robert B. Wilder To allow the erection and use of a recreational slide for a period of three years as both a commercial enterprise and product display in conjunction with the sale and refurbishing of surfboards and related fiberglass products and a recreational slide sales office. James Palin made a presentation and showed a video tape of the subject property. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Wilder, applicant, addressed the Commission and presented his request. Mr. Wilder stated that he can provide the necessary off-street parking within 300 feet, and that there will be no manufacturing of surfboards or other related fiberglass products. M Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 5, 1968 Page No. 7 Edward Plummer, 1644 Aliso Street, Costa Mesa, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. Greta Pruitt, 2330 Shields Drive, La Crescenta, Calif. , addressed the Commission and strongly opposed the subject request. 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 TOM TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-53 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant failed to show a hardship on the property. 2. The request is incompatible with existing uses in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Tom, Lane, Slates, Bokor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Duke Miller NOTE: Reason given by Commissioners Duke and Miller was as follows: 1. More information should be obtained prior to making their decision. STREET NAME CHANGES: The Acting Secretary read a communication submitted by the Department of Building and Safety, requesting street name changes in Tract No. 6453, as follows: From 1. Scenic Bay Drive 2. Bar Harbor Lane 3. Quiet Bay Drive 4. Deep Harbor Lane 5. Little Harbor Lane 6. Summer Breeze Drive 7. Surfdale Drive To Scenic Bay Lane Bar Harbor Drive Quiet Bay Lane Deep Harbor Drive Little Harbor Drive Summer Breeze Lane Surfdale Lane The Commission reviewed the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST AND RECOMMENDING ADOPTION BY RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Tom, Lane, Slates, Miller, Bokor NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: Commissioner Slates and Commissioner Bokor were appointed by the Chairman to serve for four year terms as members of the Underground Utilities Commission. "/-, � J, �"� I k �" K. A. Reynold Secretary -7- THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Robert D. Bazil Chairman 11/5/68