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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-17MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: On motion by Bokor and seconded by Miller the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of April 15, 1969, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. ZONE CASE NO 68-50 (Continued) Applicant - Joseph Ferm and Rolo McClellan Change of zone from R-A Residential Agricultural District and M-1 Light Industrial District to R-5 Office Professional District. Located on the west side of Gothard St., approximately 440 feet south of Slater Avenue. Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting The hearing was opened to.the audience. Joseph Ferm, applicant, addressed the Commission and requested approval of the zone change. closed. There being no other commp-nt, the hearing was Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED•BY TOM TO DENY ZONE CASE NO 68-50 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. 1. The property is within the area to be purchased for a central park. 2. The City is i.n.the process of filing eminent domain proceedings to acquire the property for park purposes. 3. The City Council has adopted a resolution instructing the Planning Commission to defer all -consideration of any proposed projects in the park area. -1- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6948 (Continued) Subdivider: John D. Lusk and Son 376 lots on 351.7 acres, located south of Bolsa Avenue, west of Springdale Street. In Conjunction With ZONE CASE NO 69-17 (Continued) Applicant - John D. Lusk and Son Change of zone from MIA Limited Manufacturing District to100-M1:An20,000 and100-ML-A-15,000 and to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and C4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. Located on the south side of Bolsa Avenue, west of Springdale Street. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 and Zone Case No. 69-17 are in conjunction and should be considered together. The Subdivision Committee Report and Staff Report were read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bill Lusk, applicant, addressed the Commission. and stated his reasons'for the request. John D. Lusk, Chairman of the Board for John D. Lusk and Son Company, addressed the Commission and further commented on the proposed development. Richard Volpert, attorney, representing the Peck Estate, owners of the property in question, stated reasons for the request. R. J. Brebrick, 15302 Cambay Lane, addressed the Commission and objected to an 8 ft. high block wall for separation between the industrial and residential uses to the west. Mr. Brebrick stated that he would prefer landscaping in lieu of the wall. A repre- sentative for Bolsa Park Homeowners Association addressed the Commission and stated that the MI --A zoned property should remain as is with a minimum one acre building site. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Slates suggested that Zone Case No. 69-17 and Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 should be continued for two weeks for further study to be conducted at the June 24th study session. -2- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO 69-17 TO JULY 1, 1969, FOR DECISION ONLY AND TO REVIEW THE PLAN AT THE JUNE 24th STUDY SESSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6948 TO JULY 1, 1969, FOR A DECISION ONLY AND TO REVIEW THE PLAN AT THE JUNE 24th STUDY SESSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 69-32 In Conjunction with CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-44 Applicant - Major D Corporation To permit the construction and operation of a 152 bed, type "L" (long-term psychiatric care) sanitarium on approxi- mately 3.36 acres of land in the R5 Office Professional District. To permit a reduction of the required off-street parking spaces for a 152 bed, type "L" (long-term psychiatric care) sanitarium from 102 parking spaces to 70 parking spaces as shown on the plot plan. Located on the south side of Holland Drive, approximately 265 ft. east from the centerline of Beach Blvd. The Deputy City Attorney distributed copies of state requirements outlining the Operation of Private Institutions. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A video tape was shown of the subject property. A letter submitted by Mr. Figler, endorsing the proposal was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. L. N. Miller, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Mr. Miller also stated that this operation was for the care of light mental cases and senile older persons. Mr. Gougeon, architect, informed the Commission that there will be sufficient off-street parking, good traffic flow, recreation areas within the interior courts, and a maximum of 30 employees per shift. -3- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 4 Mr. Gougeon also pointed out that a buffer area will be provided separating the facility from the adjacent residential properties and that noise from truck delivery will be limited. Dorothy Conrad, 17241 Marken.Lane, spoke in favor of the request. John Horner, Wm Lyon Dev., addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. A petition signed by 77 nearby property owners, opposing the request, was submitted by Mrs. Sheldon to the Secretary. Mr. Majoin, representing the applicant, read a letter submitted by Mrs. Charles Hoffer, nearby resident, endorsing the proposal. Mrs. Margaret Preninger, nearby property owner, addressed the Commission and stated that this proposal would downgrade the area if approved. Dr. Henry Sufton, opposed, on the grounds that the hospital would back onto a residential development. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO 69-32 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-44 TO JULY 1, 1969, FOR A DECISION ONLY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CHECK WITH THE STATE ON RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO SITE LOCATION CRITERIA FOR THIS KIND OF USE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None 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 C3 General Business District. Located on the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Olive Avenue and legally described as Lots 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27, of Block 202, Main Street Section. A video tape was shown of the subject property. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. -4- 6/17/69 - PC 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 5 Mary Reynolds, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and read a letter of explanation and requested approval of the project. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission this project is within the Mid -Beach Study Area which tentatively proposes to establish a town center zone in the commercial area of the old town. Mr. Harlow further pointed out that this zone is intended to permit a mixture of residential and commercial uses. He further recommended that the request be continued for 6 months. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-12 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME TO FORMULATE PLANS PRESENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS SECTION OF TOWN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-18 Dorothy E. Lamb Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter Change of zone from C2 Community Business District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located east of Magnolia Street approximately 490 feet south of Garfield Avenue. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A video tape was shown of the subject area. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Weissman, developer representing the applicant, showed various renderings of the proposal. closed. There being no other comment, the hearing was Commission discussion followed. -5- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO 69-18 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is an excessive amount of commercial zoning in the area and a properly planned apartment complex can be compatible with the present and proposed uses. 2. Approval of this zone case will not significantly effect the Master Plan of the area because the adjacent 20 acre project, originally proposed for medium density purposes, is presently developed R1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates,<Miller, Tom, Duke,,Porter NOES: None ABSENT; None ,THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6147 Subdivider: Hotel Kingsway Operating Co. 24 lots on 12.7 acres, located approximately 300 feet south of Edinger Avenue and approximately 300 ft. west of Newland Street. Acting Secretary. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6147 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received June 10, 1969, shall be the approved layout. 2. All 'Standard Conditions of Approval" that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6874 - REVISED Subdivider: Aetna Savings and Loan Assoc. 26 lots on 5.2 acres, located southwest of Channel Lane, between Admiralty and Broadway Street. -6- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 7 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this map was referred back to them by the City Council for recon- sideration. Mr. Harlow stated the subdivider has made minor modifications in the lot sizes. The changes were reviewed with the Planning Commission. George Shibata, attorney, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and gave his reasons for the request. Jim Nachazel, engineer, addressed the Commission and stated that it would cost approximately $6000 per lot to construct a bulkhead. A representative for the developer stated that it would be a definite hardship if con- struction of a bulkhead is required. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission held a lenthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6874 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received May 27, 1969, shall be the approved layout. 2. Approval of this Tentative Map shall be null and void unless Condi- tional Exception No. 69-5 is approved by the City Council. 3. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 4. A lighting system shall be installed on the private streets with illumination at least equal to lighting on public streets. Said lighting -shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 5. All streets within the project shall be private streets, and shall comply with Planning Commission standards with respect to widths and corner radii. 6. Private street structural sections shall comply with Department of Public Works requirements. 7. Provisions for a community association to assure perpetual mainten- ance of the private street shall be approved by the Planning Director and City Attorney. 8. All utilities --shall be installed underground. 9. The tract shall be approved for construction of single family homes only. 10. All waterways shall be deeded in fee to the City. 11. All property within Tentative Tract No 6874 shall annex to the Harbor Maintenance District now being formed. -7- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 8 12. A petition for rezoning to R-2 shall be filed prior to submitting the final map to the City Council for acceptance. 13. A soil report by an approved soils engineer shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to recordation of any portion of the tract. 14. A development plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments prior to issuance of building permits. Said plan shall: a. provide 5 ft. minimum side yard setback for all dwellings, and b. conform to City Standards with respect to all required setbacks and site development. 15. A satisfactory arrangement shall be worked out with the Department of Public Works with respect to disposition of the sewer line prior to recordation of a final map. 16. Traffic circulation over the private street shall not be controlled or restricted. 17. Placement of the block wall shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The wall shall also be constructed of decora- tive masonry material. 18. Drainage of the adjacent property shall be handled in a manner satisfactory to the Department of Public Works. 19. The minimum distance from the bulkhead along Channel Lane shall be 75 ft. to either a new bulkhead or a contour of 0 elevation (M.L.L.W.) 20. The boundary of the tract map shall include the channels which bound the property and said channel shall be dedicated to the City. 21. A plan along the Romora Channel for the bulkheading of slope protection shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Department of Harbors and Beach. 22. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This was a problem piece of property due to its configuration. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bokor, Miller, Tom, Slates NOES: Porter, Bazil, Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -8- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 9 COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke stated that his reason for voting against the request was that the lots within the proposed subdivision are substandard and therefore unacceptable. COMMISSIONERS PORTER AND BAZIL: Commissioners Porter and Bazil stated that they felt the concrete bulkheads should be constructed for the abutting channel. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6807 - Revised Subdivider: S & S Construction 557 lots on 113.25 acres, located on the south side of Adams Avenue, west of Brookhurst Street. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A representative for the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions as suggested by the Subdivision Committee. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6807 - REVISED UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised map received June 5, 1969, shall be the approved layout. 2. All conditions of approval of the previously approved Tentative Map that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-16 (Continued) Applicant - Southern Calif. Edison Company To permit the construction, operation and maintenance of an electric distribution substation in excess of one acre in size. Located on the west side of Golden West Street, approximately 320 feet north of Ellis Avenue. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. A letter submitted by Monde Bibenult, opposing the request was read by the Acting Secretary. Mr. Harlow also read a communication submitted by Mr. Worthy, Director of Recreation and Parks Department, suggesting a continuance of the request because the City Council will be considering the feasibility of requiring all utility lines to be underground along Golden West and Talbert within the planned Central Park area. -9- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Department Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 10 The hearing was opened to the audience. Ralph Kiser, District Manager for Edison Company addressed the Commission and stated that there were no objections to the conditions as suggested by the Staff except condition #4 requiring improvements. Mr. Kiser suggested that this condition should be required at such time as adjacent property owners will participate in dedication and improvements on Golden West St. Mr. Kiser further asked that condition #10 be amended to read: 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, when the property not.included in the application is sold. Norman Worthy, addressed the Commission and reaffirmed the letter submitted by his Department. Robert Sutake, 6012 Annette Drive, addressed the Commission and opposed the request. was closed. There being no other comment, the hearing Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-16 TO JULY 15, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO ARRIVE AT A DECISION PERTAINING TO INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY ALONG GOLDEN WEST STREET AND TALBERT AVENUE., -IN THE VICINITY OF THE CENTRAL CITY PARK. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tom, Porter, Bazil, Bokor, Duke NOES: Slates, Miller ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-18 Applicant - Darold W. Baker To permit a Day Care Nursery in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. Located between MacDonald and Holt Avenues, west of Beach Blvd. Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Video tape was shown of subject property. The hearing was opened to the audience. -10- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 11 Darold Baker, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the reasons for the request. Roger Watson, Scottco Co., and owner of the subject property, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Watson further stated that he does not want his property to be rezoned back to R-4 as suggested by the Staff. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-18 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant has not demonstrated sufficient hardship. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-19 Applicant - Shields Development Co To permit the construction of a medical - dental complex and a small convenience shopping center. Located at the northwest corner of Yorktown Avenue and Brookhurst Street. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Larry Shields, applicant, addressed the Commission and showed various renderings of the proposal. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-19 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -11- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 12 1. Yorktown Ave. and Brookhurst St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, 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 property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 5. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted to the City by an approved private soils engineer prior to issuance of any building permits. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 9. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 10. Where buildings are setback less than 50 ft. from the front and/or exterior side property line said buildings shall conform to the provisions of Section 9432 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 11. A 10 ft. side yard setback shall be maintained along the west property line. 12. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the north and west pro- perty line. 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. 13. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 14. 1. 2. 3. All applicable provisions of the C-4 zone shall be complied with. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A hardship has been proven on the subject property. Soil conditions in the area are such that pilings are required to support all structures and said pilings are in place. An application for the same use was previously approved by the City. -12- 6/17/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 17, 1969 Page No. 13 4. Considerable funds have been expended on basis of City's pre- vious approval. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary discussed the possibility of rezoning certain property owned by the City of Huntington Beach, from RAO Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production to M10 Light Industrial District combined with oil production. Said property is located approximately 145 feet north of Garfield Avenue, between Crystal and Stewart St. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO INITIATE A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CHANGE THE ZONE FROM RAO TO M10 ON LOT 25, BLOCK E OF GARFIELD STREET ADDITION AND INSTRUCTED THE SECRETARY TO SET SAID CHANGE FOR PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary asked the Commission what policy they would like to adopt in situations where the City Council changes code amendments that have been approved by the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss this matter at the next study session. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON JUNE 249 1969. -13- Robert Bazil Chairman 6/17/69 - PC