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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-01MINUTES 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, APRIL 1, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom Duke, Porter, Slates CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-7 - Continued Applicant - Fairbanks Transportation Co. To allow camper travel trailer sales, service and supplies in the R-2 Two Family Residence District. Located at the Southeast corner of 17th Street and Acacia Avenue. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by D. E. Fairbanks, applicant, requesting withdrawal of said application. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-7 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-4 - Continued Wm. Lyon Development Co. To permit the averaging density on one parcel of land zoned R-2 and R-3 to have overall density of 26.5 units/acre. Located at the Southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street. In Conjunction with CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-13 Wm. Lyon Development Co To permit the following: 1. Detached carports to be built within the 50 ft. setback, 2. Carports to be constructed on property line in lieu of the required 5 ft. sideyard setback, 3. Three story structures to be located as permitted under provisions of Code Amendment No. 69-2. This request applies to a 255 unit apartment complex on a 12.43 acre parcel of land. -1- 4/l/69 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 11 1969 Page No. 2 Located at the Southeast corner of,•Warner Avenue and Edwards Street. -" - The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the staff report pertains to both items as both items involve the same property. COMMISSIONER SLATES: Commissioner Slates arrived at 7:10 P.M. and assumed his duties. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary pertaining to Conditional Exception No. 69-4 and Conditional Exception No. 69-13. The hearing was opened to the audience on -both items. John Van Daele, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. COMMISSIONER"PORTER:' Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:15 P.M. and assumed his duties. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:20 P.M. and assumed his duties. closed. There being no other comment, the hearing was Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Warner Ave. and Edwards. St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, and`sewer and water main extensions. 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. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works Standards. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. Soil reports as required by the Bldg. Dept. and Dept. of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to spedifications provided by the Fire Department. -2- 4/l/69 PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19 1969 Page No. 3 9. A lighting system shall be installed within the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. 10. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department -of Public Works. 11. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south and east property lines. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. 12. The wall of the carports having the zero setback shall be of maintenance free decorative masonry construction. 13. Trash collection areas shall be shown on the final plot plan and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 15. A Divi-sion of Land application, -separating this parcel from the remaining property held under the same ownership, shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded prior to framing inspection of the project. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, -Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS.MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-13 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: - 1. Warner Avenue and Edwards Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, and sewer and water main extensions. 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. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works Standards. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. Soil reports as required by the Bldg. Dept. and Dept. of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by -the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 9. A lighting system shall be installed within the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. -3- 4/l/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 1, 1969 Page No. 4 10. The structural street section -of all private --drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works,' 11. A masonry wall shall be constructed' .along ,,the •south and. ,east property lines. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. 12. The wall of the carports having the zero setback shall be of maintenance free decorative masonry construction. 13. Trash collection areas shall be shown on -the final plot plan and approved by the --Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall b-e complied with. 15. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel from the remaining property held under the same ownership, shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded prior to framing inspection of the project. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1.. Due to the nature of this project the "0". setback will provide a better separation from the abutting uses. Also it will elim- inate a 5 ft. strip of land between the carports and the rear property line which generally results in a trash collection area to the detriment of abutting properties. 2. This request appears reasonable inasmuch as the ordinance is being changed to permit this type of development and the overall plan meets all other requirements of the ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE:. AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Miller, Porter NOES: Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-12 Applicant - Atlantic Oil Company To permit the -construction of a 15 unit apartment complex in the C-3 General Business District. Located at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Olive Avenue. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Mary Reynolds, representing the applicant, requesting 60 days continuance. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION•WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-12 TO JUNE 3, 1969, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED.. -4- 4/1/69 - I'C Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 1, 1969 Page No. 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-9 - APPEAL Applicant - Paul D. Miller To permit four aluminum support posts to encroach to within 3 ft. of the interior side property line for support of an aluminum patio cover in lieu of the required 5 ft. side yard setback. Located at the North side of-Pua Drive approximately 430 ft. east of Kapuahulu Lane. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Miller, applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing • was closed. Commission discussion was held." A MOTION WAS MADE -.BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO OVERRULE THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-9 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The structure is already built and was done without thorough knowledge of the code. 2. The setback only constitutes a minor violation of the code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter NOES: Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that approval of this matter does not seta precedent for future requests. -5- 4/1/69 - PC I Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 11 1969 Page No. 6* MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO 69-2 PARKS, OPEN SPACES, SCHOOLS AND RECREATION ELEMENT Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, made a presentation pertaining to the Master Plan of Parks, Open Spaces, Schools, and Recreation Element. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bill Wren, Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Commission and stated that he was concerned with the Huntington Beach Company's property because the park site as shown would substantially reduce the'amount of developable land. Mr. Wren also informed the Commission that the Huntington Beach Company is in the process of discussing the proposed park facilities within such development with the Park Committee of the City Council. was closed. There being no other comment, the hearing Commission discussion was -.held. RESOLUTION NO 69-2 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission Recommending Approval of Master Plan Amendment No. 69-2 to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 69-2 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-2 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Promote the health, safety, welfare and 'convenience of the general public. 2. Serve as a general guide for the development of public and private lands. 3. Provide an authentic source of information for residents and developers in the City. 4. To obviate the menace to public safety and property values resulting from inadequate coordination and planning. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS,ADOPTED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke stated that he voted in favor of the amendment; however, he requested that the record show that he felt more neighborhood parks should be combined into community parks, thus allowing the entire family to participate in the park facilities. -6- 4/l/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 11 1969 Page No. 7 COMMISSIONERS TOM AND MILLER: Commissioners Tom and Miller stated that they favor the type of neighborhood facilities proposed. CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-3 OIL ORDINANCE The hearing was opened to the audience on the proposed code amendment. Bill Wood, member of the Oil Advisory Committee addressed the Commission and asked for continuance. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 69-3-- OIL ORDINANCE - TO APRIL 15, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE OIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, addressed the Commission and made a presentation on potential rezoning at the southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this study was conducted at the request of the City Council. The Commission reviewed the proposal. It was the consensus of the Commission to leave the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street as a commercial zone for the following reasons: 1. This corner is one of the most idealsites in the city for large shopping facilities due to its proximity to major highways. 2. The property should not be rezoned for any other use because the potential for commercial is too great for this area. 3. Although there is a surplus of commercial zoning at this inter- section, the discount store at the southwest corner of said intersection serves a large area and such does not significally add to the surplus. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke was excused from further participation at 8:35 P.M. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Balmoral Homes was requesting approval of the design and materials of the 6 ft. high perimeter wall to be constructed at the entrance of Tracts No. 5917 and 6645 located east of Magnolia Street and south of Garfield Street. -7- 4/l/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 1, 1969 Page No. g The Commission reviewed the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO ACCEPT THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A 6 INCH BLOCK WALL WITH DARKER PILASTER AND SCORED SOLID CAP ON GARFIELD AVENUE SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TO PERMIT CONTINUATION OF THE PREVIOUS DESIGN WITH 4 INCH BLOCK ON MAGNOLIA STREET. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS: The Acting Secretary received Commission' suggestions pertaining to beautification awards. Mr. Harlow stated that this item will be brought back on April 15, 1969, meeting for decision. ZONING APPLICATION AND REORGANIZATION OF CHAPTER 98. The Commission reviewed a memorandum from the Planning Department regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter 98 Administration, pertaining to applications and overall reorganization of said Chapter. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT THIS REORGANIZATION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Miller, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Commission discussed a potential problem regarding dwellings which are nonconforming because they have 1200 sq. ft. of open space with a minimum dim6nsion required by recently adopted ordinance. It was the consensus of the Commission to instruct the Staff to prepare a code amendment to exclude lots recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 1469, March 19, 1969, from the 1200 sq. ft. open space requirement. DISCUSSION: The Commission discussed the possiblity of requesting a report and recommendation from the Orange County Hospital Advisory Group on any new convalescent hospitals and hospitals in the city. It was the opinion of the Commission that the Staff should investigate this possiblity. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. siq,-�),/t S y ,Tffchard- A. Harlow R bert D. Bazil 01 Acting Secretary Chairman 4/1/69 - PC