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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-20MINUTES 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, MAY 20,1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Duke TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6948 - Continued Subdivider: John D. Lusk and Son 376 lots on 351.7 acres, located on the south side of Bolsa Avenue, west of Springdale Street. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the subdivider, requesting continuance on Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 to June 3, 1969- A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6948 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Tom, Bokor, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-11 - Continued Applicant - Edith M Anderson Change of Zone from R-A-O Resi- dential Agricultural District combined with oil production to M-1 Light Industrial District. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission this item had been continued from the May 6th meeting to allow the Planning Commission to have the results of the economic base study which was presented on May 12, 1969. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:10 P.M. and assumed his duties. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-11 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Preliminary results of the economic base study and land use studies indicate that the property is best suited for Indus" trial use. -1- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-12 Applicant - Hatusma Kitajima Change of zone from R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located 400 ft. south of Warner Avenue, 660 feet west of Edwards Street. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived and assumed his duties. The hearing was opened to the audience. Evan Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Three persons representing the Sol Vista Homeowners Assoc., Beach -North Homeowners Assoc., and Franciscan Fountains Homeowners Assoc., opposed the request. A petition signed by 410 property owners, opposing the request was filed with the Acting Secretary. An adjacent property owner objected to the proposed alignment of Summerdale Street. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. It was noted that park fees for the entire apartment complex would be approximately $29,000 and $8,000 for the single family area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE TO DENY ZONE CASE NO 69-12. THE MOTION WAS LOST FOR LACK OF SECOND. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO 69-12 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This plan is the result of several different layouts that were. worked out by the developer,'. the staff and the Subdivision Committee in an attempt to: a. Provide a transition between the existing R-3 to the west and the single family development within Tentative Tract Map No. 6933• b. Align Summerdale St. so as to discourage through traffic and still provide traffic circulation within the area, and, c. Provide sufficient access and street frontage for the park site. 2. A hardship exists on the property because of its relationship to existing R-1 to the west and R-3 property to the east. The development will be a credit to the City. -2- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 3 3. This reqeust does not constitite spot zoning. 4. A condition of approval on Tentative Tract Map No. 6933 required the applicant to submit a petition for rezoning the subject -- parcel to R-3 prior to the time the final map is submitted to the City Council for acceptance. 5. This request will not significantly effect the Master Plan. 6. To vote against this request will result in a poor plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Porter NOES: Duke ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARREED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke gave the following`ress n -for- voting against the request: l.- The request, if approved, constitutes spot zoning. 2. Due to a difference between the R-3 depth to the north and the R-3 to the west, there is sufficient depth for R-1 lots to front on the north side of Summerdale Street, thereby separating the park from the apartments. 3. The R-3 zone is not a true buffer adjacent to a park site. 4. There is no definite hardship between the relationsh-ip,:o R-1 and R-3. 5. A park site has its highest and best use when adjacent to single family homes and not when such site is adjacent to an. adult community. ZONE CASE NO 69-13 - Applicant: James De Guelle In Conjunction With ZONE CASE NO 69-14 - Applicant: William Bray Change of zone from R-3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production to C-4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. south of Adams Avenue. Located west of Alabama Street, The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this zone case and the next item on the agenda - Zone Case No. 69-14 are in the same area and should be discussed in conjunction with each other. Mr. Harlow suggested that both items be open to the audience. The hearing was opened to the audience on Zone Case No. 69-13 and Zone Case No. 69-14. William Bray, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained his request pertaining to Zone Case No. 69-14,James DeGuelle, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated his reasons for his request on Zone Case No. 69-13. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. -3- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-13 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: _ 1. There is a commercial building building on the premises which has been in existance for the past 6 years. 2. The subject property has been used as commercial for many years. 3. The highest and best use for this property is commercial. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-14 FOR A C-4 ZONE ON THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 13 AND DENIAL OF THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR A C-4 ZONE ON THE SOUTH 1/2 0E-L-OT-13 AND 14 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: - - 1. By zoning the south 1/2 of the property C-4, access would be taken from a local street. 2. This will cause further encroachment of commercial zoning into an R-3 area. 3. There is a commercial building in existence on the South'1/2 of Lot 13. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO INITIATE A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3 TO C-4 ON LOTS 81 10, 12, 21 and 23 OF TRACT NO 73, AND SET SAID ITEM FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-15 Applicant - Wm Lyon Dev Co Change of zone from R-A Resi- dential Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residence District. Located at the northwest corner of Golden West Street and Slater Avenue. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. -4- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-15 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 zone change application to rezone the property to R-1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO 69-2 To precise plan the alignment of Elm and Ash Streets and Cypress and Sycamore Aves. by reducing a portion of such right-of-ways from sixty (60) feet to fifty-four (54) and fifty-two (52) feet. The Acting Secretary reviewed= the proposal. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment,the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO 69-2 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-6 Said pro osal will amend Sections 9430.2 (Retail Stores) and 9430.5 (Services by adding to the permitted uses in the C-2 Community Business District. The Acting Secretary reviewed said code amendment. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-6 BY THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 6 COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by William D. Lusk, requesting the Planning Commission to initiate a resolution of intent to amend the Master Plan of Land Use to provide a balance of land use to include residential and commercial as an integral part of the Huntington Beach indus- trial Park. The Commission discussed the request. It was the unanimous decision not to initiate an amendment to the Master Plan, The letter was received and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Assoc., stating their concern about the future development of Huntington Harbour as it relates to a minimum square footage for each single family dwelling and, that the proposed Planned Residential Ordinance include a requirement -that all owners of property within 300 ft. of any such development be notified. The letter was received and ordered filed. PROPOSED REVISION TO STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS The Commission reviewed a proposed revision to the Standard Conditions of Approval for Tenetative Tracts. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS: 1. Access rights along all arterial highways, except at street intersections, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. Sewer and water systems shall be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by -the Dept. of Public Works and Fire Dept. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 6. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach Standards. 7. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and_ traffic index. 8. Street trees shall be provided to City Standards with 15 gallon trees on all local streets and 20 inch box trees on all arterial highways. The type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Dept. of Public Works and Planning Dept. (On - site trees shall conform to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.) 9. Masonry walls shall be constructed to City Specifications along lots siding or racking onto arterial hi hways. Said wall shall be at least six (6) inches`wide and six (65 feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Dept. Structural design shall be approved by the Dept. of Public Works. -6- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 7 10. The architectural design of the perimeter wall and the type and placement of street trees shall create unity and interest in the street scene. 11. Street lighting shall be provided to City Standards. 12. Sub -surface water rights shall be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 13. Drainage of the subdivision shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to final recordation of any part of the approved tentative subdivision. 14. Said property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 15. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back 5 feet from the edge of such easement. 16. Retaining walls may be required by the Building Department where there is a difference in elevation of one (1) foot between adjoining lots or lots abutting City right-of-way. Determination of this requirement shall be made at the time grading plans are approved. 17. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to Department of Public Works prior to issuance of building permits_ 18. Right-of-way for street widening on all parcels not included within the proposed subdivision, held under the same ownership as the subdivision, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach and fully improved. This -provision shall not apply to property upon which a division of land has been approved by the City, recorded, and all conditions of approval have been fulfilled. 19. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 20. A masonry wall shall be constructed to City Specifications along lots siding or backing onto property zoned or intended to be zoned for professional, commercial or industrial use. Said wall shall be six (6) feet high, constructed of at least six (6) inch block and shall be located on the property zoned or intended to be zoned for professional, commercial or industrial use. 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 on the professional - commercial or industrial side of the wall. Measurement -shall be taken at any given point along said wall. This requirement shall pertain to all parcels; including numbered lots, those labeled "Not A Part" and/or those parcels not within the subdivision but held under the same ownership as the property being subdivided. 21. All utilities shall be installed underground. 22. A six (6) ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along any lot line separating the subject tract from any school site, park site or other public property as determined by the Planning Department. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finish grade. -7- 5/20/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 20, 1969 Page No. 8 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE -MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION MAY 27, 1969, AT 7:30 P.M. Dick Harlow Acting Secretary --Robert Bazil Chairman -8- 5/20/69 - PC