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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-04MINUTES 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Tom, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of December 3, 1968, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6808 Subdivider: Huntington Harbour Corp. Located approximately 300 f t. west of Saybrook North of Humboldt Drive. The Acting Secretary read a letter,submitted by Ronald Montgomery, representing Huntington Harbour Corp., requesting withdrawal of Tentative Tract Map No. 6808. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO GRANT THE APPLICANTS REQUEST TO WITHDRAW TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6808. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE' MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 68-50 Applicant - Joseph Ferm and Rollo McClellan Change of zone from R-A Residen- tial Agricultural District and M-1 Light Industrial District to R-5 Office Professional District. Located west of Gothard St., approximately 440 ft. south of Slater Avenue. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this zone case was continued from January 7, 1969, meeting to allow time for the City to determine boundaries of the Central City Park and for the applicant to submit evidence of the poor soil condition on this property. Mr. Harlow stated that the Planning Department has not received any information from the applicant regarding such soil condition. -1- 2/4/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Page No. 2 Mr. Harlow informed the Commis- sion that the City Council has set the Election on the Central City Park Bond Issue for June 3, 1969, and a portion of this property is within the area proposed for acquisition as a part of the City Central Park. He also pointed out that if the park plan is approved it will cause a complete revision of the Master Plan of Land Use in this general area; and, if the park plan is not approved, the Staff should review the Master Plan of Land Use as it relates to soil conditions. Mr. Harlow also stated there are many unknowns which will not begin to be answered until after the June 3rd bond election; therefore, the staff recommends continuance until June17, 1969. The hearing was reopened to the audience. Joseph Ferm, applicant, addressed the Commission, and requested that Zone Case No 68-50 be approved. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS.MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO 68-50 TO JUNE 17, 1969, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-1 Applicant - Wm Lyon Developement Co Change of zone from R-2 Two Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the east side of Edwards Street, south of Warner Avenue. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Al Bergum, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained his reasons for the request. The applicant was informed that his plan to average the density between the R-2 and R-3 would be the subject of a conditional exception. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -2- 2/4/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Page No. 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO 69-1 FOR A DEPTH OF 330' FROM THE CENTERLINE OF WARNER AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant proposes to have an average density of 26.5 units per acre over 11.7 acres of land proposed for development as an apartment complex and this amount of R-3 will allow the overall parcel to have that density. 2. In view of existing development patterns within the area, this request will not significantly alter the Master Plan of Land Use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-2 Applicant - Joe Abandonato Change of zone from R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and C-4 Highway Commercial District to R-5 Office -Professional District. Located on the north side of Warner Avenue, approximately 500 ft. west of Beach Blvd. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A letter submitted by Max Crittenden, endorsing the proposal was read by the Acting Secretary. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that there is a problem with ownership of said land and that the latest adopted tax roll does not show applicant owning several lots. Mr. Harlow stated that the Planning Department advertized all lots for R-5 to avoid spot zoning. The hearing was opened to the audience. Julius Gomes, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that all property is owned by the applicant. Charles Liberto, Attorney, stated that verification is not necessary. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO 69-2 FOR THE FOLLOW- ING REASON: 1. A condition of approval on Conditional Exception No. 68-5 required the applicant to submit a rezone application to R-5 prior to issuance of building permit and the applicant is in the process of obtaining a building permit. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 2/4/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Page No. 4 PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO 69-1 The request proposes to precise plan the alignment of Keelson Lane and Elm Street by eliminating the connection between the streets and terminating each of them in a cul-de-sac. Said streets are located approximately 660 feet north of Slater Avenue, 330 feet west of Beach Blvd. The Acting Secretary read a memo submitted by the Traffic Engineer, informing the Commission that a direct connection between Elm Street and Keelson Lane should be terminated and each street should be cul-de-saced, because a direct connection between the two streets would result in an excessive long, high speed local street. Mr. Harlow explained the proposal. The Commission viewed a video tape of subject property and the surrounding area. The hearing was opened to the audience. Vertis L. Saulsberry, addressed the Commission and su•bmi.tted petition signed by eight property owners opposing the proposed street alignment. Mr. Saulsberry informed the Commission that the water district owns a water well which is situated in the future street right-of-way of Elm Street and he is very much opposed to the proposed street alignment. Mr. Patrick Ballanger, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the proposed street alignment. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, addressed the Commission and suggested continuance in order to look into the problem caused by the water well. Joseph Apple, 8091 Elm Street, addressed the Commission and asked various questions regarding street improvements. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO 69-1 TO FEBRUARY 18, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND CITY ENGINEER TO INVESTIGATE THE WATER WELL WITHIN THE RIGHT- OF-WAY OF ELM STREET AND REPORT BACK TO THE COMMISSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. SCHOOL SITE #33 - Continued The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this item should be continued until a deci- sion is made as to the park site location adjacent to the school site. -4- 2/4/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Page No. 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE SCHOOL SITE #33 UNTIL SUCH TIME A DECISION IS REACHED TO DETERMINE THE PARK SITE LOCATION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED: Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom COMMISSION RECONVENED: PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 Chairman Bazil called a recess at 8:15 PM. The Commission reconvened at 8:25 PM. The Acting Secretary distributed copies of proposed Code Amendment No 69-2 pertaining to Planned Residential Developments. The Commission reviewed the amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID CODE AMENDMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-3 The Acting Secretary distributed copies of proposed Code Amendment No. 69-3 pertaining to the Oil Ordinance. The Commission reviewed said proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE SAID CODE AMENDMENT AND TO REFER SAID ITEM TO THE OIL COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION AND REPORT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-4 The Commission reviewed Code Amendment No. 69-4 pertaining to height limitations in the R-1, R1-PD5, R-2 and R-3 Zones. -5- 2/4/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Page No. 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING. - ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission the By -Laws should be amended to conform to requirements of the Brown Act regarding notification for special meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO AMEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER -SLATES: Commissioner Slates requested that -the Planning Commission review Use Permit No 68-39 and Use Permit No 68-47 based on past policy of the Commission and requested that the Staff be instructed to set said items for a public hearing with notification given to the applicant and property owners within a 300 foot radius. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO SET USE PERMIT NO 68-39 AND USE PERMIT NO 68-47 FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND TO NOTIFY THE APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN'A 300 FOOT.R.ADIU&_ ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom Commissioner Slates suggested that any controversial cases such as quasi public uses in the R-5 zone should be considered by the Planning Commission rather than the Board of Zoning Adjustments and property owners within 300 feet should be notified of such requests. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Board should refer such requests to the Planning Commission until an ordinance is adopted effecting the change. -6- 2/4/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Page No. 7 ORAL COMMUNICATION: H. D. McDonald, 6382 Drive, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and on apartments being constructed adjacent to or nearby location. Mr. McDonald expressed his hopes that this not continue in future throughout the city. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Santa Ynez commented park trend does Bill Wren, Huntington Beach Company representative, addressed the'.Commission and asked that the Commission review the rear yard setback requirement for property abutting or backing upon permanent open space. Mr. Wren asked that flexibility in the rear yard setbacks be considered -by the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission to have the Staff prepare a Code Amendment pertaining to reduction in the rear yard setbacks to be brought back to the February 25th study session for discussion. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Robert D. Bazil Chairman -7-