HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-18MINUTES
OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1969
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom,
Porter, Duke
None
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
ZONE CASE 69-27:
Applicant: Ethan Johnson (Cactiflor, Inc.)
The Secretary read a letter from the
applicant requesting withdrawal without prejudice.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED
BY DUKE TO ACCEPT THE APPLICANTS REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Baz.il, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT 69-55
Applicant: John A. Marlow and Assoc.
The Secretary informed the Commission
he had received a written request for continuance to the
December 2, 1969, meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECOND-
ED BY MI-LLER_,TO''CONTINUE USE •PERMIT' 69-55 TO THE, DECEMBER '2-;
1969 MEETING AT THE REQUEST �OF 'THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 69-39
Applicant: Condesco, Inc.
The Secretary informed the Commission
he had received a written request for an extension of time to
the next regular Planning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECOND-
ED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 69-39 TO THE
DECEMBER 2; 1969 MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE 69-33
Applicant: Bross Brothers
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 18, 1969
Page No. 2
To permit change of zone from R1
Single Family Residence District to C4 Highway Commercial
District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-
way line and R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District.
Located on the southwest corner of
Heil Avenue and Magnolia Street.
Chairman Slates abstained from this
item due to a possible conflict of interest and turned the
meeting over to Vice -Chairman Tom.
Mr. Palin, Assistant Planner, des-
cribed the subject property and showed a video tape of the
area.
The hearing was opened to the aud-
fence.
Mr. Shibata, representing the
applicant, explained their reasons for the request, and
stated they feel this is the best and proper use for this
property due to the size, location and configuration of
the parcel.
The following homeowners spoke in
opposition of this request: Duane Painter, Marlin Peltz,
Elizabeth Haupt, Marilyn Heptner.
hearing was closed.
There being no other comment, the
Commission Discussion Followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECON-
DED BY MILLER TO APPROVE ZONE CASE 69-33 FOR THE REASONS.
REASONS GIVEN FOR ACTION TO APPROVE THE R3:
1. Although this parcel is master planned for low density
residential, it would be very difficult to develop the pro-
perty for that purpose.
REASONS GIVEN FOR ACTION TO APPROVE THE C4:
1. The subject property fronts on Magnolia Street which is
a primary arterial highway; therefore, exposure will
be sufficient.
2. The size and shape of the property lends itself to this
zone.
3. Proximity to the freeway off -ramp.
4. This property is suitable for light commercial use.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Miller Porter, Bokor, Tom
NOES: Duke
ABSTAINED: Slates
THE MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONER DUKE:
Commissioner Diike stated that he felt
the parcel,should be zoned either C4 or C3, not divided, be-
cause the parcel is only 4 acres in size.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 18, 1969
Page No. 3
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 69-38
Applicant: A. Lansdale
To permit the reactivation of an oil
well which has been idle for a period of more than 6 months.
Located at the southwest corner of
22nd Street and Olive Avenue, in the R4 Multiple Family Resi-
dence District.
Mr. Palin, Assistant Planner, descri-
bed the subject property, and showed a video tape of the area.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
No one spoke in opposition.
Mrs. Lansdale, applicant, presented
pictures to the Commission of the well and the type of screen-
ing she has used. Mrs. Lansdale stated the reason the well
was not active during the past six months was because it was
not believed to be profitable at that time.
Herb Day, Oil Field Superintendent,
stated he has no objection to the reactivation of the well
but the type of screening to be used should be clearly speci-
fied.
The Secretary suggested a condition
of approval could state the well should not be reactivated
until all other conditions of approval are complied with.
hearing was closed.
There being no other comment, the
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECON-
DED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-38 WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The property shall be maintained in a neat, clean and
orderly manner.
2. All provisions of the Huntington Beach Oil Code and Fire
Code shall be complied with.
3. A concrete block burn shall be installed to Fire Depart-
ment standards around the existing tanks.
4. The applicant shall secure all necessary permits as re-
quired by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
5. The Applicant shall screen the site with 5-gallon myo-
potum trees arranged in such a manner so as to adequately
screen the oil well and tanks from view. A plan showing
the placement of such trees shall be approved by the
Board of Zoning Adjustments.
6. The well shall not be reactivated and production started
until all of the aforementioned conditions are complied
with.
7. The well shall not be reactivated until all of the above
conditions of approval=have'been'complied with.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 18, 1969
Page No, 4
8. Conditional Exception No. 69-38 shall become null and void
on December 1, 1971.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Miller, Duke, Bokor, Slates
NOES: Bazil, Porter, Tom
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 69-40
Applicant: Bank of America
To permit a mobile unit to serve as a
temporary banking facility in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
Located on the southeast corner of
Atlanta Avenue and Beach Blvd.
Mr. Palin, Assistant Planner, showed
a video tape of the subject area.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
As there was no one to speak either in
favor or opposition of the request, the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECON-
DED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 69-40 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION :
The bank must activate its charter
within fixed limitations and since this charter has already
been extended it cannot be extended again. Also, the per-
manent building would not be completed in time to activate
said charter.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke, Slates
NOES: Porter
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS - Code Amendment 69-2 (coast.)
The Acting Secretary informed the
Commission that this item had been continued to this meeting
to allow the staff time for review of such Ordinance. Mr.
Harlow stated that some developers have requested additional
time to submit comments on this ordinance. It was the con-
sensus of the Commission to continue this item to the November
25, 1969 study session to allow such developers time to submit
their comments in writing.
PRECISE PLAN NO 69-3
To precise plan the alignment of a
future street known as Belsito Drive, located north of the
Oak View Park Site, between Nichols Street and Emerald Lane.
The hearing was opened. There being
no one to speak in favor or opposition, the hearing was
closed.
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Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 189 1969
Page No. 5
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND -SECON-
DED BY TOM TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 69-3 TO
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS
tXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5860
Subdivider: Helen Investment Company
The Acting Secretary recommended an
extension of time for a period of 1 year with the following
conditions:
1. All conditions of approval of the previously approved
Tentative Tract Map shall be complied with.
2. All standard conditions of approval that are applicable
shall be complied with.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION:
COMMISSIONER BAZIL:
Commissioner Bazil suggested that the
staff review the existing 110" in the downtown area and remove
110" from property where there are no longer oil wells.
COMMISSIONER SLATES:
Commissioner Slates suggested the
Commission take a tour of the oil fields in downtown area.
COMMISSIONER PORTER:
Commissioner Porter requested the
staff to study the C2 property at the southwest corner of
Garfield and Brookhurst as he was concerned with property
being rezoned as a condition of a conditional exception and
development as presented never taking place.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO THE STUDY
SESSION NOVEMBER 25, 1969, AT 2:00 P.M.
Ric and A. Harlow
Acting Secretary
Roger . Slates
Chai n
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