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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-18MINUTES 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 18, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Bokor, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach, Planning Commission of December 17, 1968, and January 7, 1969, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. 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 informed - the Commission that this item was continued from the last meeting to allow time for the Department of Public Works to review the problem of a private water well within the existing right-of-way of Elm Street and to review the -disposition of the alleys on the subject property. The hearing was re -opened to the audience. Vertis L. Saulsberry, 17091 Ash Street, addressed the Commission and stated that there are 93 property owners using the water well and he was concerned with the relocation or abandonment of said well if this Precise Plan is approved. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, explained the status of Elm Street and Keelson Lane to the Commission. Mr. Hartge also explained that the water well would not have to be moved or abandoned at this time as such well -does not affect this development. A' MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECCMMEND APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO 69-1 INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF THE ALLEYS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. It is more desirable to interrupt a direct connection between Elm Street and Keelson Lane by terminating each of the streets in a cul-de-sac. -1- 2/18/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 18, 1969 Page No. 2 2. A direct connection between Elm Street and Keelson Lane would result in an excessively long, potentially high speed local street. 3. The proposed alleys no longer serve any useful purpose. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: Tom ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Slates, Miller, Duke ZONE CASE NO 69-3 Applicant - Wm Lyon Co. Change of zone from 0-4 Highway Commercial District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Springdale Street, approximately 500 feet south of Warner Avenue. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A video tape was shown of the subject property. The hearing was opened to the audience. Al Bergum, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission -and gave his reasons for the request. Two property owners within the area addressed the Commission and opposed the request. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-3 FOR AN R-2 ZONE RATHER THAN R-3 AS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. A tentative map permitting 12 R-3 lots and one R-5 lot was approved on this property in March 21, 1967. 2. The applicant indicated an apartment complex with private streets is to be developed on the subject property. 3. An apartment complex without public streets and alleys, and zoned R-2 will result in approximately the same density as permitted on R-3 property when developed as a subdivision with public streets and alleys. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. Slates, Miller, Duke Commissioner Duke's comments for abstaining from voting were as follows: This area should not - be rezoned for a multiple development until a survey has been made to determine the effect such zoning will have on schools in the area. -2- 2/18/69 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 18,1969 Page No. 3 ZONE CASE NO 69-4 Palos Verdes Developers Change of zone from R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located on the south side of Heil Avenue, 660 feet east of Algonquin Street. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Meine, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO 69-4 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The property is master planned for medium density development. 2. Property to the north, south and east is zoned R-2. Property to the west is zoned R-3 and is being developed as a multiple family apartment complex. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-2 Applicant - Harbour Volkswagen, Inc. To permit the use of a trailer as an office facility until the permanent office structure is completed for Harbour Volkswagen, Inc., in the C-4 H-ighway Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Blvd., approximately 1050 feet south of Ellis Avenue. the Acting Secretary. audience. hearing was closed. The Staff Report was read by The hearing was opened to the There being no comment,the Commission discussion followed. It was noted that the applicant has not indicated a time limit for this request, nor has he indicated the type of temporary building to be used or when construction will begin on the permanent facility. -3- 2/18/69 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 18, 1969 Page No. 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-2 TO MARCH 4, 1969, AND TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO CONTACT THE APPLICANT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER TOM: Commissioner Tom was excused at 9:00 P.M. from further participation. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-3 Applicant - Beloil Corp. Ltd. To allow the transfer of a shipping pump from Lot 9 to Lot 3 of Block 216. Located on the northeast corner of 16th Street and Walnut Avenue in the R-4 Multiple Family Residence District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Hutchinsen, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and objected to the conditions suggested in the Staff Report. Charlenne Bauer, 16911 Bedford Lane, addressed the Commission and. opposed the request. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, A lengthy discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-3 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The storage tanks that are not in use shall be removed. 2. The remaining storage tanks shall be bermed to Fire Department specifications. 3. The shipping pump shall be muffled so as to be compatible with the sound level of the surrounding neighborhood. 4. All provisions of the Huntington Beach Oil Code and Fire Code shall be complied with. 5. Conditional Exception No. 69-3 shall become null and void February 18, 1971. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. It will be an undue hardship on the applicant to fully improve the site. -4- 2/18/69 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 18, 1969 Page No. 5 2. The subject request is located in the existing oil field area. 3. The request only involves a slight relocation of the shipping PUMP. 4. The lot from which the shipping pump was removed has been cleaned up. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: Duke ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke was excused at 9:15 P.M. from futher participation. CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 Said code amendment proposes to add the following provisions to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code: 1. Permit Planned Residential Developments subject to a Site Plan approval in the Rl, R2, and R3 Residential Districts. 2. Define a Planned Residential Development. 3. Establish development standards for such Planned Residential Developments under Article 989, SITE PLAN. 4. Establish a $100.00 filing fee for Site Plans pertaining to Planned Residential Developments. The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Comp_any,.'addres8ed'the-0.6mmission and discussed various <,sections o.f .the code. Royce Coln, representing Building Industry Associates, addressed the Commission and stated that they are studying the proposal and would like a continuance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 TO MARCH 41 1969 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Tom, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 2/18/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 18, 1969 Page No. 6 CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-4 Said proposal will amend S. 9102.6 R-1 Zone, S. 9132.6 R-1 PD5 Zone, S. 9162.6 R-2 Zone and S. 9202.6 R-3 Zone to read "The Maximum Building Height shall not exceed two (2) stories. In no case shall the building height exceed thirty (30) feet". Also amending S. 9202.6 R-3 Zone to permit a maximum building height of three (3) stories when set back more than 100 ft. from an R-1 District. The hearing was opened to the audience, There being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-4 BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE:' AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES.: None ABSENT: Tom, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS: It was the consensus of the Commission to continue said item to a Study Session on February 25, 1969. DISCUSSION: Rear Yards on Lot Abuttin4 Open Space ' . The Acting Secretary distrlbuts copies o a proosed code amendment pertaining to the rear yard setback on lots abutting permanent open space. The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID ITEM FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 1969. .ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that some of the property owned by the Huntington Beach Company is presently zoned C-1 and suggested that it should be rezoned to C-4 because it was inadver-c,•.; tently deleted from the Planning Commission resolution of intent changing C-1 properties not conforming with the 0-1 district to the proper commercial zone. Such property is located west of Goldenwest Street and north of Pacific Coast Highway. -6- 2/18/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Feburary 18, 1969 Page No. 7 ;'A MOTION WAS MADE,'BY SLATES' AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO INITIATE A ZONE CHANGE FROM C-1 TO C-4 AND SET SAID MATTER FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS: The Acting Secretary distributed copies of the Planning Commission By -Laws. Mr. Harlow stated that the language has been changed to comply with the Brown Act concerning Special Meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF SAID BY-LAWS BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: USE PERMIT NO 68-39 AND 69-47 It was brought to the Commission's attention that they may be without jurisdiction in hearing Use Permit No. 68-39 and Use Permit No. 68-47 since the appeal period has expired on both matters. Therefore, it was the opinion that such permits should not be set for public hearing by the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission not to hear such use permits until a written opinion has been submitted to the Commission from the City Attorney advising them of their jurisdiction on such applications and if in fault, the Commission can hold a public hearing on Use Permit No. 68-39 and Use Permit No. 68-47. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RESCIND THEIR ACTION TO SET USE PERMITS NO 68-39 AND 68-47 FOR HEARING AND TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN OPINION AS TO THEIR JURISDICTION ON SAID MATTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor,.Slates, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Duke,.Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Julius Gomes, requesting 90 days continuance on Use Variance No. 68-5 pertaining to the construction of a con- valescent hospital located on the north side of Warner Avenue, 850 feet west of Beach Blvd. It was noted that the Commission cannot take action on said matter, and that the applicant should submit a new application for such use. -7- 2/18/69 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday,.February 18, 1969 Page No. 8 DISCUSSION: Bill Hartge, City Engineer, addressed the Commission and informed them that the Department of Public Works will be improving Goldenwest' Street which will take approximately 3 months. He stated that Valley Contractors Service, has a variance on property located west of Goldenwest, north of Talbert Avenue which is located in the area where the improvements will be made, and that access to his property will be closed off. He asked the Commission if it would be possible for Mr. Yoder to move his business to a location on the west side of Beach Blvd, opposite Holland Drive, for the three month period. The Commission discussed the request. It was the consensus to refer this item to the City Attorney's office for opinion. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 25, 1969. 91-e- -� chard Harlow Robert D. Bazil Acting Secretary Chairman -8- 2/18/69