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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-08-19MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center - Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Tom, Porter NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: On motion by Bokor and seconded by Duke, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of Ma,y.27, 1969, and June 3, 1969, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION N0. 69-25 (Continued) Applicant: Isei Sakioka To permit a horticultural use for the purpose of growing nursery stock in cans within the Edison easement line in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Located east of Newland St.'between Warner Ave. and Heil Ave. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the Recreation and Parks Commission recommending that the Com- mission reserve a 22 acre Edison right-of-way site for a neigh- borhood park. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this case was continued for decision only. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-25 FOR'THE FOLLOWING tEASON: 1. There is no hardship on the subject property for granting a commercial use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-27-(Continued) Applicant: Albert N. Dureau To permit an office professional building by remodeling exterior frontage of an existing single family residence on Adams Ave. in the RI Single Family Residence District. Located on the southwest corner of Adams Ave.. and Sherwood Circle. __. -- The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant, requesting withdrawal of Conditional Exception No. 69-27. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO GRANT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-27. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor,-Slates, Miller, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom, Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 8/19/69-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1969 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-28 In Conjunction With TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7046 Applicant: Newport Balboa Savings & Loan Assoc. C.E. Request: To permit a private frontage road 28 ft. in width as shown on the attached plot plan, the area of which is to be included in the lot areas for density, parking and ingress and egress purposes; a reduction in the minimum rear yard setback to vary from 1 ft. to 10 ft. on Lots 3 through 5 and 7 through 10 for buildings and 0 ft. to 10 ft. for architectural features; a reduction in the minimum open space requirements on Lots 8, 9 and 10; relief in the screen wall and planting require- ments of Section 979 of the Ordinance, by allowing a screen wall to be constructed adjacent to the property line with planter areas at 46 ft. on center along the Brookhurst frontage. Tentative Tract Request: 10 lots on 20 acres. The Staff Report and the Subdivision Com- mittee Report were read by the Acting Secretary. COMMISSIONER TOM: The hearing was opened to the audience. Commissioner Tom arrived at 7:15 P.M. and assumed his duties. John Mandrell, engineer for the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. He also submitted calculations of the lot sizes - 8200 sq. ft. gross and 5100 sq. ft.,net for the proposed development. - Wilbur Buck, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-28.. THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN. A FURTHER MOTION WAS.MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-28 WITH CONDI- TIONS AS AMENDED: 1. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department. 2. Private street structural sections shall comply with Depart- ment of Public Works requirements. 3. All utilities shall be installed underground _ 4. All oil equipment shall be abandoned and removed in accord with Division -of Oil and Gas and City regulations. 5. A 6 ft. high chain link fence shall be constructed to City Standards between the Sanitation District easement and the Santa Ana River along the entire length of this tract. 6. A 42 inch high screen wall shall be constructed along Brook- hurst St. The architectural design of said wall and the street tree planting plan shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 7. The portion of the Sanitation District easement adjacent to the tract shall be landscaped. A plan showing the area to be landscaped and the type of landscaping proposed shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. Also, provisions shall be made to obtain an agreement from the Sanitation District that will allow the developer to land- scape said area. 8. All garages shall be equipped with automatic garage door openers. -2- 8/19/69-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1969 Page 3 AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The parcel has a unique configuration making it difficult to design this type of project in conformance with all re- quirements. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, B-okor, Miller, Slates NOES: Tom, Duke ABSENT: Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY TOM TO DENY TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7046 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant failed to provide adequate ingress and egress at the south end of the tract. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5603 Subdivider: Essex Land Co. 93 lots on 17.7 acres Located 623 ft. north of Indianapolis Ave., 373 ft. east of Magnolia St. The Subdivision Committee Report was read by the Acting Secretary. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5603 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received August 11, 1969, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 3. The flood control channel shall be fenced to City standards with a 6 ft. high chain link fence. 4. A 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the west property line of Lots 11, 24, 25 and 39. 5. The existing sewer lines shall be relocated according to the requirements of the Department of Public Works. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. All "Standard Conditions of Approval" for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Slates, Tom, Duke NOES; None ABSENT: Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 69-24 ADDlicant: Gulf Oil Corporation Zone Change Re uest: Change of zone from C4 Highway Commercial Dis rt ict to Rl Single Family Residence District. Located on the northwestern side of Admiralty Dr., extending northwesterly approximately parallel with Pacific Coast Highway for a distance of 1050 ft. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secretary. -3- 8/19/69-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1969 Page 4 The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Richards, Decon Corporation, addressed the Commission and asked questions regarding zoning patterns in the area. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 69-24 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. A condition of approval on Tentative Tract Map No. 6675 required the applicant to submit a petition to rezone this property R1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 69-25 Applicant: La Cuesta Change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agri- cultural District combined with oil production to R1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the southeast corner of Bushard St. and Atlanta Ave. The Staff Report was read by the Acting Secre- tary. The hearing was opened to the audience. Herb Moss, 21081 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and objected because the subject property is an open field and there is a great dust problem. Chairman Slates suggested that Mr. Moss contact the City Admini- strator and report the dust problem. Bill Hartge, City Engineer, stated that the dust problem was caused by the heavy equipment operators being on strike. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 69-25 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. A condition of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 6893 re- quired the developer to submit a petition to rezone this property to R1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT STANDARD - Discussion was held y the Commission pertaining to standards tor apartment projects. The Acting Secretary distributed copies of standards for building coverage, street widths, recreation areas and general development standards. It was the consensus that if any Commissioner had any comments or suggestions, they should contact the Acting Secretary.Also, the standards should be brought back at a later date for further discussion and adoption. -4- 8/19/69-PC- Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1969 Page 5 DISCUSSION: Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, discussed the amount of landzoned and master planned for multiple family dwellings. Mr. Murphy pointed out that this study was preliminary and would be brought back to the Planning Commission at the September 3rd meeting in final form for discussion by the Commission and ulti- mate presentation to the City Council. DISCUSSION: A letter submitted by the Department of Public Works, requesting that Yorktown Ave. be upgraded from a Secondary highway to a Primary highway was discussed by the Commission. The Com- mission also discussed the re -alignment of Gothard St. between Ellis and Garfield Avenues and the feasibilty of terminating the R/R north of the Route 1 Freeway. It was the consensus of the Commission to refer these items to the Planning Staff and Depart- ment of Public Works for a report. CHAIRMAN SLATES: Chairman Slates reported to the Commission on the action taken by the City Council at the August 18th Council meeting. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil was appointed to attend the League of Ciies Conference in San Francisco on September 28 to October 1. DISCUSSION: Discussion was held regarding Commission policy on requests tor continuance of applications by an applicant. It was the consensus of the Commission that no continuance will be granted unless the applicant can sufficiently justify such a request. DISCUSSION: Commissioner Bokor suggested that the staff investi- gate feasibility of adjusting sign area to total size of project, i.e. Levitz. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the Huntington Beach Elementary School District requesting ap- proval of the new location for School Site #9. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE NEW LOCATION OF SCHOOL SITE NO. 9. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Duke, Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Lou Ann Marshall, Assistant City Attorney, asked the Commlssion for reconsideration on their previous action per- taining to Conditional Exception No. 69-24 which was granted for 5 years. Miss Marshall suggested that this request be approved for 10 years. It was the consensus of the Commission to stand by their original decision. INFORMATION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that Assembly Bill No. 1865 has been signed by the Governor which states, "A public hearing shall be held prior to recommending the adoption of a state highway route by the Legislature or the selection of a state highway location by the California Highway Commission." C'l Richard -A. Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO AN INFORMAL MEETING WITH THE MID - BEACH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO AUGUST 26, 1969, AT 7:30 P.M. Unairman -5- 8/19/69 -- PC