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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-07-01MINUTES 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, JULY 1, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Duke, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of April 29, 1969, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6948 - Continued In Conjunction with ZONE CASE NO 69-17 Applicant - John D. Lusk and Son 376 lots on 351.7 acres located south of Bolsa Avenue, west of Springdale Street, and change of zone from MlA Limited Manufacturing District to 10OMlA 20,000 and 10OMlA 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. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the Ocean View School District, requesting that the developer provide a walkway north of the proposed garden complex to the knuckle of "A" Street and a walkway between two of the industrial lots extending west from "A" Street to the southeast corner of Robinwood School Site if the property designated Proposed Garden Apartments is zoned R3. The Staff report was read by the Acting Secre- tary pertaining to the proposed subdivision and zone change. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bill Lusk, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. -Rudolph Brebrick, 15302 Cambay Lane, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and opposed the type of land- scaping because definite requirements were not specified. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6948 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -1- 7/1/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 2 1. The Tentative Map received June 30, 1969, shall be the approved layout. 2. The minimum rear yard setback for the lots backing on the Rl to the west shall be 45 ft. 3. The minimum front yard setback on local streets shall be 10 ft. Such area shall be landscaped and irrigation facilities installed. 4. An 8 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the south and west boundary of the tract. If however, the R3 zoning request is denied, such wall need not be installed along the south boundary line. 5. All local streets shall be 60 ft. wide with 44 ft. between curbs except on R and F Streets in which case a minimum street width of 64 ft. shall be provided with 48 ft. between curbs. 6. A street tree planting plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and Department of Public Works for approval. Such plan shall include 30" box trees planted 80 - 100 ft. on center along arterial highways and 20" box trees planted 75 ft. on center along local streets. 7. Graham'St. and McFadden Ave. shall be 94 ft. wide and a median constructed to Department of Public Works requirements. Such median shall be landscaped to Dept. of Public Works requirements. 8. "A" Street shall be stubbed into the area designated "Proposed Garden Apartments". 9. If the area designated "Proposed Garden Apartments", is rezoned R3 then a 10 ft. wide walkway shall be provided to the school at the south boundary of the school site. 10. Vehicular access to the lots fronting on the arterial high- ways shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 11. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards. 12. Provisions shall be made to provide a park site location in the vicinity of the existing school site, McFadden Avenue and "A" Street. 13. Trees shall be planted along the west property line to provide additional separation and screening. A plan showing such tree planting shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. Such trees shall be planted prior to issuance of building permits on lots backing onto the west property line. 14. The front and side yard along arterial highways shall be appropriately landscaped, which may include automobile parking, however, not less than 25% of such area shall be landscaped, and which shall include adequately maintained lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, ground cover. 15. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" that are applicable shall be complied with. -2- 7/l/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No.3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Slates, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. .A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-17 AS MODIFIED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Slates, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 69732 - Continued 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 approximately 3-036 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 psychi- atric 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 Chairman informed the public that Use Permit No. 69-32 and Conditional Exception No. 69-44 were con- tinued to this date (July 1 1969) for decision only, therefore, the hearing will not be open to the audience. It was noted that information regarding this request from the Planning Department and City Attorney's"o'ffice was mailed to the Commission. Commissioner Slates commended Administrative Intern Carolyn Cox for her excellent report on this subject which was submitted to the Commission. Commissioner Porter stated that he felt there was not enough separation between the existing residential area and the proposed hospital. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 69-32 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-44 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall determine the appro- priate conditions of approval for the use with final accept- ance of their conditions by the Planning Commission. -3- 7/1/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 4 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bokor, Miller NOES: Bazil, Porter, Tom, Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY TOM TO DENY USE PERMIT NO 69-32 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-44 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The request does not provide enough physical separation from abutting residential property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Duke, Tom, Bazil, Porter NOES: Miller, Slates, Bokor ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-16 - Continued Applicant - National Acceptance Co. Alpha Beta Acme Markets, Inc. Change of zone from RA Residential Agricul- tural District to C4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line, located on the west side of Springdale St, 660' south of Edinger Ave. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Meyers, attorney for the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant is not asking for commercial zoning on the entire parcel, only the north 150 ft. He further stated that the property owner will improve the entire frontage of the property facing on Springdale Street and that the existing nonconforming use of the subject property will be terminated no later than four and one-half years from -the date. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-16 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The proposed zone change is compatible with existing zoning patterns in the area. 2. The proposed use is adjacent to commercial property and does not create strip zoning. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Tom, NOES: Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5662 Subdivider: Aptec Development Co The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. -4- 7/l/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 5 Bart Pittz, engineer for the developer addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. The Commission noted that there was a cir- culation problem within the subdivision. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5662 TO JULY 15, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE DEVELOPER TO DISCUSS HIS PLAN WITH THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Miller, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. SITE PLAN NO 69-2 Applicant - Lloyd S. Sellers To permit on sale beer and wine in C2 Commu- nity Business Zone. Located at the northwest corner of Adams and Magnolia. Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TOM TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO 69-2 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The Staff, including the Police Department does not find the proposed use or location objectionable. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-19 Applicant - The Buccola Company To permit the following: 1. A private frontage road 28 feet in width, t1B area of which is to be included in the lot areas for density, parking and ingress and egress purposes. 2. 24 foot turning radii. 3. A reduction in the minimum rear yard set back to a minimum of 5 feet on lots 7 through 10. 4. A reduction in the minimum open space requirements on lots 9 and 10. 5. Relief in the screen wall and planting requirements of Section 979 of the Ordinance, by allowing a screen wall to be constructed within the parkway area with planter areas at 46 feet on center along the Brookhurst frontage. -5- 7/1/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 6 Located on the east side of Brookhurst St. 500± ft. south of Hamilton Ave. Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting The hearing was opened to the audience. John Mandrell, engineer, representing the developer, addressed the Commission and showed various sketches of the proposed development. Mr. Mandrell pointed out the following: 1) present zoning allows 68 units; 2) the proposed project will have an aesthetically pleasing view from streets; 3) hardwhip does exist on the property due to its configuration; 4) it will be impossible to develop the subject property if 28 ft. wide drives are required. was closed. There being no other comment, the hearing Discussion was held. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue Conditional Exception No 69-19 to August 5, 1969, to allow the developer time to submit a tentative map for consi- deration with this request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-19 TO AUGUST 5, 1969, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates,.Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-21 Applicant - Macco Corporation To permit the following: 1. Averaging the density of existing zoning on a 6.5 acre R3 parcel and a contiguous 1.9 acre Rl parcel; and, 2. 232 units, with carports having a zero setback on the subject 8.4 acres of the combined parcels. Located at the south side of Warner Ave., approximately 660 ft. west of Edwards St. Secretary. The Staff Report was read by the Acting The hearing was opened to the audience. Evart Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Victor Bachord, addressed the Commission and opposed the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -6- 7/l/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 7 Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-21 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Warner Avenue Frontage Road, St. George Lane and the easterly extension of Sum.merdale Drive 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. All buildings on lots abutting•a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 7. Soils reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground. 9. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 10. 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. 11. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979• 13. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 14. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the southeasterly portion of the development as shown on approved plot plan. 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. 15. The driveway parallel to St. George Lane shall terminate'in a 40 ft. turn -around. 16. The driveway shown exiting onto the alley along the west pro- perty line shall be deleted and a 6 ft. high wall installed to restrict access. -7- 7/1/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 8 17. There shall be no fence, structure, or landscaping constructed or maintained over 316 ft. high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. 18. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 19. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 20. A plot plan showing parking assignments shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the issuance of building permits AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The density does not exceed that permitted by ordinance. 2. This request will permit the developer to provide more open space thereby providing a better living environment. 3. The layout of the project provides a proper separation between the apartments and the proposed R1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-19 Applicant - Edwin Neil Hart Change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to R5 Office -Professional District. Located at the northeast corner of Cameron Street and Newman Avenue. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Commissioner Slates asked to be excused from participating in this matter. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-19 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. It has been the consensus of the Commission and City Council that property fronting on Newman Avenue, opposite Huntington Inter -Community Hospital, it is best suited for an R5 use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSTAINED: Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Miller, Toro; Porter, Duke -8- 7/1/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 9 ZONE CASE NO 69-20 RESOLUTION OF INTENT Change of zone Residence District combined with Commercial District with a 50 ft. of -way line. from R3-0 Limited Multiple Family oil production to C4 Highway setback from the ultimate right - Located on the south side of Adams Avenue, between Alabama and Huntington Streets, and legally described as Lots 8, 10, 12, 21 and 23 of Tract #73. The Acting Secretary explained the proposal. He also stated that the City Council approved Zone Case No 69-14 which permitted commercial zoning on Portland St. He suggested that the Commission continue the zone case indefinitely so that the Staff can study the area. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Staff make a study to consider rezoning the entire block and to review the existing and proposed setbacks in the area. Also that in order to accomplish this, Zone Case No 69-20 should be continued indefinitely. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY TOM TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO 69-20 INDEFINITELY IN ORDER TO STUDY THE SURROUNDING AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of officers was held pursuant to Section 804, Huntington Beach City Charter. Nominations for Chairman were opened. Commissioner Slates was nominated for Chairman by Commis- sioner Tom and seconded by Commissioner Porter. There being no further nomination, the nominations for Chairman were closed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Porter, Miller, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. Nominations for Vice -Chairman were opened. Commissioner Tom was nominated for Vice -Chairman by Commissioner Miller and duly seconded by Commissioner Bokor. There were no further nominations, the nominations for Vice -Chairman were closed. -9- 7/1/69 - PC- Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 10 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Mary Reynolds, representative for Atlantic Oil Company, requesting that Conditional Exception No. 69-12 be considered by the Commission and';that a decision be made to either deny or approve the request. - The Commission considered the request and upon the advice of the Deputy City Attorney, it was determined that the Commission could not reconsider the matter because the public hearing was continued to a specific date (September 16, 1969). The Commission instructed the Acting Secretary to inform the applicant of their decision. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT POPULATION DENSITY The Acting Secretary distributed copies of proposed code amendment pertaining to the requirements of Article 974 and 998 Park and Recreational Facilities. Mr. Harlow stated that this code amendment was submitted for the Commission's infor- mation only. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a communication submitted by the Westminster Planning Commission regarding a change of zone from M2 Medium Industrial and Bl Buffer Districts to C2 General Business District. The letter was received and ordered filed. INFORMATION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the 71st Annual Conference of League of Cities will be held in San Francisco September 28 through October 1, 1969. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission .that another meeting of the Committee on goals and objectives should be held soon. It was decided that the committee would meet on July 8, 1969, at 11:30 A.M. in the Planning Department. -10- 7/l/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1969 Page No. 11 CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-7 OFF-STREET PARKING The Acting Secretary discussed a proposal to amend the present Code Amendment No 69-7 Off -Street Parking Requirements. Mr. Harlow stated that said amendment was referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council for alteration. He suggested that alternatives to Section 9792.2.4 (Physical pro- tection for landscaping should be prepared). APPRECIATION TO MR BAZIL: On motion by Tom and seconded by Slates, Commissioner Bazil was commended on his excellent service as a Chairman of the Planning Commission. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION DINNER MEETING ON JULY 89 19699 AT THE HUNTINGTON SEACLIFF RESTAURANT AT 6:30 P.M. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary Robert Bazil Chairman -11- 7/l/69 - PC