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Home My WebLink About1969-10-21MINUTES 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, OCTOBER 21, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Tom, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Bokor and seconded by Porter, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of August 5 and 19, 1969, were accepted as -trans- cribed and mailed by the Secretary. USE PERMIT NO 69-45 - Continued (Referred by the Board of Applicant: Standard Oil Co. Zoning Adjustments) To permit the construction and operation of a 3-bay service station in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southwest corner of Warner Ave. and Golden West St. Various slides of service stations were shown to the Commission. The following comments relative to service station construction were made by each Commissioner: Robert Bazil - roof construction such as design and materials should be upgraded; Marcus Porter - Design and materials of columns for the canopy should be improved, service bays should be entered from the rear and more green area should be required; Richard Tom - special attention should be given to public rest areas; Michael Bokor - the building should be ranch style with stucco walls and less glass on the front. The hearing was opened to the audience. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:20 P.M. and assumed his duties. Mr. Lauderback, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he wants to cooperate with Commission and would attempt to design a station acceptable to them. hearing was closed. cussion. There being no other comment, the The Commission held a lengthy dis- -1- 10/21/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1969 Page No. 2 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO 69-45 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The upper panel of glass shall be replaced with a solid material. 2. A plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and for the Board to establish other conditions as deemed necessary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bokor, Miller, Slates, Bazil NOES: Porter, Tom, Duke ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO 69-52 (Referred by Board of Zoning Adjustments) Applicant: H.B.H., Inc. To permit the expansion of an existing con- valescent hospital into an 80 bed small general hospital - Type 2, in the R5 OffiCe-Professional District. Located on the east side of Delaware St., approximately,270 ft. south oft�Main St. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Thomas Broderick, Admin. H B H Inc., requesting withdrawal of Use Permit No. 69-52. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO GRANT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITH- DRAW USE PERMIT NO 69-52. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bokor, Miller, Slates, Bazil, Porter, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-31 Applicant - Macco Corp. Change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Resi- dence District. Located on the south side of Warner Ave. approximately 660 ft. east of Edward St. The hearing was opened to the audience. Evan Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he was in agreement with the Staff's recommendation. An adjacent property owner asked various questions about apartment developments in the area. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -2- 10/21/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1969 Page No. 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE NORTH 330 FT OF SAID PARCEL FOR AN R3 AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID PARCEL FOR AN R2 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Adjacent properties to the east and west are zoned R2 and R3. 2. Approval of this zone case will be compatible with zoning of other properties in the area. 3. The property is master planned for medium density resi- dential development. 4. Approval of this zone case will allow the applicant to develop his property with 23.6 units per acre, similar to adjacent properties. 5. The property is best suited for multiple -family dev- elopment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO 69-30 RESOLUTION OF INTENT Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom, Porter Change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to Rl Single Family Residence District. Located 660 ft. north of Banning Ave. and 660 ft. east of Bushard St. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dave Langslay, representing the Wm. Lyon Company, addressed the Commission and asked for a continuance. Mr. Langslay stated that the existing R2 zone is incompatible with the area, therefore the Wm. Lyon Company objects to this change of zone. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. RESOLUTION NO 69-30 A Resolution of the City Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California, recommending approval of Zone Case No 69-30 to the City Council for the following reason: 1. The existing R2 zoning is incompatible with properties in the area because the parcel is surrounded on three sides by property zoned Rl and by a proposed school site on the east. -3- 10/21/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1969 Page No. 4 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom, Porter NOES! None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT DEVELOPMENTS The Acting Secretary distributed copies of proposed standards for apartment developments to the Commission. The Commission reviewed the proposed standards. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT DEVELOPMENTS AS SUBMITTED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to November 4, 1969, in order for the Commission to submit their comments to the Planning Staff. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a communi- cation submitted by Floyd Belsito, Administrative Assistant, suggesting that a precise plan of street alignment north of the Oak View Park Site, between Nichols Street and Emerald Lane be initiated by the Planning Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A LEGAL NOTICE ON SAID MATTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Duke, Miller, Tom, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke requested that the Staff prepare development standards for service stations similar in form to apartment development standards. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter informed the Commission that the area around the sign at Huntington Inter -Community Hospital has not been cleaned up. Mr. McFarland from the Building Department was instructed to report back to the Commission on said item. -4- 10/21/69 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1969 Page No. 5 USE PERMITS FOR SERVICE STATIONS A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY TOM TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE USE.PERMIT APPROVAL FOR SERVICE STATIONS IN ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Duke, Miller, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Dan McFarland, Land Use Technician, Building Dept., informed the Commission that a letter had been received from the Faith Lutheran Church, requesting permission to build a ground identification sign on the church property for which there are no provisions in the present sign ordinance. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THIS TYPE OF SIGN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Duke, Miller, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Dan McFarland, Building Dept., asked if some consideration could be given to an applicant who has built over 80% of this tentative tract under the ordinance requiring 900 sq. ft. of open space with a 20 ft. minimum dimension. Mr. McFarland stated that the ordinance requiring 1200 sq. ft. of open space with a 25 ft. minimum dimension was adopted while the developer was proceeding with development of his tract in increments and this requirement imposes a hardship when a subdivision is partially completed. It was the consensus of the Commission that Tract No. 6021 could be constructed to the old 900 sq. ft. of open space. DISCUSSION: AB #1971, California Factory Built Housing Law The Commission reviewed Assembly Bill #1971, California Factory Built Housing Law which will permit factory built housing throughout the state. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Staff submit suggestions and bring back to the next study session. THE BE NG NO FU T R BUSINESS THE TING D Richard A. Harlow Roge Slates Acting Secretary Chairman -5- 10/21/69 _ PC