HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-04MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
NOTE: TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON
FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1969
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Duke
Miller, Porter
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
MINUTES: On motion by Bokor and seconded by
Bazil, the Minutes of the Huntington
Beach Planning Commission of September 3 and 16, 1969,
were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary.
USE PERMIT NO 69-55 (Referred by Board of Zoning Adjustments)
Applicant: John A. Marlow and Assoc.
To permit the construction of a full
service carwash including gasoline pump islands in the
C4 Highway Commercial District.
Located at the northwest corner of
Beach Blvd. and Glencoe St.
Chairman Slates informed the Commis-
sion that a letter had been received from Joe Evans,
representing the applicant, requesting a two weeks
continuance.
COMMISSIONER TOM: Commissioner Tom arrived at 7:12 P.M.
and assumed his duties.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND
SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO 69-55 TO
NOVEMBER 18, 1969, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Duke, Miller, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE NO 69-32
Applicant: Freeway Industrial Park
Change of zone from Ml Light
Industrial District to C4 Highway Commerical District
with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way
line.
Located at the northwest corner
of Edinger Ave., and Gothard St.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 4, 1969
Page No. 2
The hearing was opened to the
audience. Jack Murdy, applicant, addressed the Commis-
sion and explained the proposal.
hearing was closed.
There being no other comment, the
Commission discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED
BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO 69-32
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. This is the only parcel remaining in the industrial
classification that fronts on the north side of
Edinger Avenue. It is bounded on the north and west
by Golden West College and on the east by a commer-
cial use.
2. Because of surrounding land development, this is the
only appropriate use for the property.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Tom, Slates, Duke, Miller
NOES: Porter
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Minority Opinion: Commissioner Porter stated that he
feels it is a mistake to rezone
industrial property until such time as the central indus-
trial study is completed and sufficient replacements of
industrial property is established to compensate for any
loses.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-72
Applicant: Leonard Lindborg
To permit an additional story in
height with no increase in maximum height limits in
lieu of the permitted two stories. Also a reduction
in the minimum 10 ft. dimension required for open space
with cantilever of second story structure over such
open space and a reduction in the required 22 ft. garage
setback entered directly from a street to 10 ft. with
automatic door opener in the R4 Multiple Family Residence
District.
Located at 13th St. approximately
200 ft. north of Pacific Coast Highway.
A video tape was shown of the
subject property and surrounding area. The hearing was
opened to the audience.
Sharleen Bauer, adjacent property
owner, addressed the Commission and opposed that portion
of the request to reduce the required open space.
Leonard Lindborg, applicant, addressed the Commission
and explained the proposal.
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 4, 1969
Page No. 3
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
The Commission held a lengthy dis-
cussion. Commissioner Bazil and Commissioner Duke stated
that they feel a 22 ft. setback for the garage entered from
13th Street should be provided as suggested by the Staff.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-72
AS PER STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The property is a 25 ft. lot between two relatively new
apartments.
THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN.
Chairman Slates polled the Commission
for a consensus on the 22 ft. setback for garage entered
from the street. In favor of the 22 ft. setback were
Bazil, Slates, and Duke and opposing were Porter, Tom,
Miller, and Bokor.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED
BY DUKE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-22 AS PER
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The property is a 25 ft. lot between two relatively
new apartments.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Duke
NOES: Slates, Porter, Miller, Tom, Bokor
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM
AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 69-72 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall submit an application to the Board
of Zoning Adjustments for approval, requesting a 7/z ft.
setback for the garage which is entered from 13th Street.
2. The garage shall be equiped with an automatic garage
door opener.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The subject property is a key 25 foot lot between two
relatively new apartments; thus there is no room for
expansion.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter
NOES: Bazil, Duke
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Tuesday, November 4, 1969
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CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-10
The Commission reviewed the pro-
posed amendment.
A) Amend Articles 943, C2 Community District, and 945,
C3 General Business District, by adding the require-
ments that automobile service stations may be permitted
subject to a use permit in both districts.
-B) Require approval of administrative review by the Board
of Zoning Adjustments for all uses in the C2, C3, and
C4 zones which do not require use permit approval.
C) To amend Article 985, Design Review Board, by amending
Section 9851, Design Review Board Objectives and
Section 9852.2 by authorizing the Design Review Board
to review any matter referred to them by any department,
board or commission of the City and to recommend approval,
conditional approval or denial of any design so reviewed.
The hearing was opened to the audience,
there being no comment the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND
SECONDED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ITEMS A and B OF
CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-10 TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND TO CONTINUE
ITEM C OF SUCH AMENDMENT TO THE NOVEMBER 25, 1969, STUDY
SESSION FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
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
(Continued)
It was the consensus of the Commis-
sion to continue discussion of this code amendment to
November 18, 1969, to allow time for the Commission to
review and submit comments pertaining to said matter.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION: A) Commissioner Bokor re-
quested that the Acting
Secretary check with the State to see if the members of the
Commission of Housing and Community Development have been
appointed and to report back to the Commission.
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Tuesday, November 4, 1969
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B) Commissioner Bazil suggested
that the Staff investigate methods to restrict access to
streets within the area bounded by lst Street, 23rd Street,
Palm Ave. and Ocean Avenue. Mr. Bazil further suggested
that the Staff submits comments pertaining to guest parking
requirements,
C) Commissioner Duke requested
that the Staff review that portion of the tape of the
Planning Commission meeting pertaining to the apartment
study and report back.
D) Chairman Slates stated that two
Commissioners should attend the AIP Seminar in San Francisco
and that such request be submitted to the City AdministrRtor
for appropriate action.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The Planting Director reported on
action taken by the City Council at the November 3, 1969,
meeting.
Richard A. Harlow
Acting Secretary
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
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Roger D�,Ylates
Chairman
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