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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-02MINUTES 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, DECEMBER 2, 1969 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Miller,Tom, Porter, Duke. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates. MINUTES: On motion by Duke and seconded by Miller, time Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of September 23, and October 7, 1969, were accepted as trans- cribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: USE PERMIT NO 69-55 Applicant - John A. Marlow & Assoc. The Acting -Secretary read a letter sub- mitted by Joe Evans, for John Marlow and Assoc., requesting two weeks continuance on Use Permit No 69-55, in order to submit proper renderings & elevation to the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO 69-55 AT THE APPLICANTS REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Tom, Duke, Miller NOES: None ABSENT:Slates, Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. SITE PLAN NO 69-4 Applicant - Thomas H. Bernatz To permit on -sale beer in the C-4 District. Located west of Beach Blvd., approxi- mately 500 feet north of Warner Avenue. A letter, submitted by the Ocean View School District, opposing the request was read by the Acting Secretary. The Commission reviewed the Staff Report. Commission Discussion Followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO 69-4 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Approval of this application shall only be applicable for the Bully Beef Restaurant. -1- 12/2/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1969 Page No. 2 2. All applicable provisions of Division 9 of the H. B. Ordinance Code shall be complied with. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The requested use will not be in conflict with the schools in the area. 2. This request is compatible with the area, and is not detrimental to the neighborhood. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke NOES: 0 ABSENT: Porter, Slates. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-39 Applicant - Condesco Inc. To permit an addition to an existing Day -Care Nursery and pre-school in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Located south side of Heil Avenue approximately 250 ft. west of the centerline of Graham St. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jack Koebi.g, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the request. was closed, There being no other comment the hearing The Commission held a Lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-39 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All provisions of Section 9231.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. The area within the front 15 ft. along Heil Ave. shall not be used to satisfy this requirement. 2. The land area required under Section 9231.3 shall be satisfied by expanding the proposed use to the east in which case the applicant shall improve the entire parcel or shall file a division of land application causing separation of the parcel to be used from the remaining property held under the same ownership. 3. All conditions of approval of Conditional Exception No. 68-35 shall be complied with. Such conditions shall also apply to the expansion of the parcel to the east. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: The use is providing a service for the community for which there is a need. -2- 12/2/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1969 Page No. 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-12 - Continued Applicant - Atlantic Oil Company To permit the construction of a 15 unit apartment,complex in the C3 General Business District. Located on the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Olive Avenue and legally described as lots 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27 of Block 202, Main Street Section. The hearing was opened to the audience. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter'arrived at 7:30 P.M., and assumed his duties. Mr. Freebairn, Saddleback Investment Co., addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Ralph Kiser of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of'the request. Mary Reynolds, representing the property owner, stated that there is no demand for commercial develop- ment in the area, but there is a demand for apartments. Miss Reynolds asked for a decision on this item. There being no other comment, the hear- ing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. The Commission ask Mary Reynolds if the property owner would agree to a continuance to allow the staff time to draft a town center zone, Mary Reynolds informed the Commission that she would check with the property owner. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-12 TO DECEMBER 16, 1969, FOR DECISION ONLY, TO ALLOW THE APPLI CANT TIME TO CHECK WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR A CONTINUANCE TO ALLOW THE STAFF TIME TO DRAFT A TOWN CENTER ZONE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: azil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: -gone ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-41 Applicant - James Hodges To permit 1. Construction of a 10 unit apartment complex in lieu of the permitted maximum of 6 units. -3- 12/2/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1969 Page No. 4 2. Such units shall be three stories in height in lieu of the permitted maximum two stories (such buildin s are not to exceed the permitted building height of 30 feet. 3. Constructhn of carports at 110" side yard setback in lieu of the required 4 foot setback. 4. Open unenclosed stairways to setback 18 inches from the side property line in lieu of the required 3 ft. setback. 5. To permit the second story of such building to cantilever over the required 600 sq. ft. of open space and to permit construction of an open stairway within open space. Located in the R4 Multiple Family Resi- dence District, on the east side of 13th Street, approxi- mately 125 feet north of Walnut Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Hodges, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. Mr. Hodges stated that the proposed project will be of very desirable complex. Mrs. L. Koester, 305 - 13th Street, opposed the 3 story portion for the request. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. The Commission held a lengthy discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-41 TO DECEMBER 1_6, 19699 FOR DECISION ONLY, TO ALLOW THE APPLI- CANT TIME TO CHECK WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER ON THE CONTIN- UANCE REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO STUDY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER BOKER: Commissioner Bokor was excused from further participation at 8:20 P,M. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to December 9th Study Session meeting, ZONING STUDY SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS AVENUE AND BROOK- HURST STREE The Acting Secretary distributed copies of a letter which was written to Councilman Matney by Edward H. Kerins, Presi- dent of Meredith Gardens Homeowners Association, requesting that the City Council initiate action to adopt a resolution declaring a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for the C-2 property located at the southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue. -4- 12/2/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1969 Page No. 5 Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that the matter was re- ferred to the Planning Commission by the City Council for a recommendation. Mr. Harlow stated that the Commission studied the zoning of this parcel at the April 1, 1969 meet- ing, at which time it was the consensus of the Commission to leave said property within the commercial classification. 1. This corner is one of the most ideal sites in the city for large,_shopping facilities due to its proximity to major highways. 2. The property should not be rezoned for any other use because the potential for commercial is too great for this area. 3. Although there is a surplus of commercial zoning at this intersection, the discount store at the southwest corner of said intersection serves a large area and such does not significantly add to the surplus. A lengthy discussion was held by the Planning Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission that this property should remain in a commercial classification, but for bet- ter planning and a more orderly development it should be re- zoned to C-4, a more restrictive classification. The Commission found that there is a probability that the two parcels on the southeast corner may be sold or leased into multiple parcels. The Commission also found that such a development would be a hodgepodge of uncoordinated, poorly planned commercial structures which could be built, creating blight in the city. It was also the consensus of the Commission that the Board of Zoning Adjustments should refer any application pertaining to the parcel to the Commission for a decision. A motion was made by Duke and seconded by Porter to instruct the Secretary to set a public hearing to rezone the subject property to C-4. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Bokor, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. Further discussion was held by the Commission pertaining to a resolution affecting issuance of building permits as reques- ted by the Meredith Gardens Homeowners Association. A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Duke to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council declare a morato- rium on issuance of building permits on the C-2 property at the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street until the City Council takes action on the resolution of intent pro- posed by the Commission for rezoning of said property from C-2 to C-4. -5- 12/2/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1969 Page No. 6 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Bokor, Slates THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED ZONING STUDY - SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GARFIELD AND BROOKHURST The Acting Secretary made a presentation and reviewed the zoning pattern at the southwest corner of Garfield Ave. and Brookhurst St. This information was presented at the request of Commissioner Porter, of his concern with properties being rezoned as a condition of a conditional exception and development never taking place. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that the staff feels that the existing zoning pattern does not create incompatibility between uses. It was the consensus of the Commission not to initiate a resolution of intent to rezone the sub- ject property; but in the future, when the Commission re- quires rezoning of a parcel of land as a condition of another application, the rezoning should not be processed until construction of the project is under way, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS: The Acting Secretary stated that this item was continued from the Study Session to allow time for interested citizens to discuss proposed changes with the City Attorney's office, It was noted that all the changes have not been discussed. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to the December 16th meeting. DISCUSSION - CENTRAL CITY PARK: The Acting Secretary informed the Comm- ission that the City Administrative office has requested the Planning Commission to rezone the Huntington Central Park R-A - Residential Agriculture or Civic Facility Zone, Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED ' BY PORTER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET THIS MATTER FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Bokor THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter sub- mitted by the City of Newport Beach, requesting that the Comm- ission initiate rezoning on their property located in the vicinity of Bushard Street and Hamilton Ave. -6- 12/2/69 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1969 Page No. 7 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET A ZONE CHANGE OF ZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM R-A-O TO R-A FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Miller, Tom, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Bokor, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke suggested that the staff investigate a method to screen the view of trailer parks from public streets due to the unsightly appearance they present from the street. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter suggested that the staff look into possible zoning pattern at the northwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Newland Street, also the zon- ing of property on the west side of Golden West Street, 900 feet south of Warner Avenue. THERE BEING „ �E TING Richard . om Vice -Chairman NO FURTHER BUSINESS, ADJOURNED,, R±,��hard A. Har ow Acting Secretary -7- 12/2/69 - PC