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OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1970 - STUDY SESSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, -Tom, Porter, Duke
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Miller
REVIEW FOR CONDITIONS
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-8
Applicant: Macco Corporation
To permit the following: 1)
Averaging the density on a 12 acre parcel of land to permit a
304 unit apartment development in the R2 and R3 Districts;
2) Construction of carports with zero side and rear yard set-
back; and, 3) Such carports to be constructed within 20 ft. of
the front property line in lieu of the required 50 ft. setback.
Located on the south side of Warner Ave., 660 ft. east of
Edwards St.
The Acting Secretary pointed
out that Conditional Exception No. 70-8 was approved by the
Commission with conditions that: 1) A revised plot plan shall
be submitted,to the..Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval
to insure tiat all standard's adopted for an apartment complex
are complied withland that the Board shall require such con-
ditions of approval as deemed necessary; and, 2) After appro-
val by the Board of Zoning Adjustments, said plan shall be
submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
Mr. Harlow stated that the
Board has reviewed the conditions of approval and suggested
several additional conditions of approval. They were as
follows:
1. The plot plan received shall be the approved
layout.
2. Warner Ave. shall be dedicated and fully imporved to City
standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improve-
ments shall include street trees, street signs, street
lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions.
3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's water system.
4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system.
5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall,:be approved
by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department.
6. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to
Department of Public Works standards.
7. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be
set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement.
8. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
9. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and
the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the
City prior to issuance of building permits.
10. All utilities shall be installed underground.
11. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in-
stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications
provided by the Fire Department.
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12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to
Article 979.
13. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of
fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by
the Planning Department.
14. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south pro-
perty line. The height of said wall shall be such that the
top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface
within twenty (20) feet of the common property line.
15. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping construc-
ted or maintained over 32 ft. high within a 10 ft.by 10 ft.
triangular area at the intersection of driveways and
streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at
the intersection of streets.
16. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot
plan, shall be constructed within the project.
17. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for
apartment developments as adopted by the Planning Commission.
18. The structural street section of all private drives shall
be approved by the Department of Public Works.
19. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
20. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel
from the remaining property held under the same ownership,
shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded prior
to framing inspection of any structure.
21. Walls of carports constructed at 110" side and rear yard
shall be of maintenance free masonry material compatible
with existing walls.
22. All applicable conditions of "Apartment Standards" shall
be complied with.
Commissioner Duke stated that
he was opposed to open garages within the development because
it will cause a policing problem. Commissioner Bazil stated
that he felt the open space should be re -distributed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND
SECONDED BY BOKOR TO REQUEST THE APPLICANT TO REVISE THE PLOT
PLAN TO PROVIDE MORE OPEN SPACE, SO THAT SUCH OPEN SPACE
RELATES TO ALL UNITS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Tom, Porter, Duke
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-91
Applicant: Groth Chevrolet Co.
as promotional month -end sales
month at an automobile agency.
Beach Blvd., approximately 150
(Referred by the Board of
Zoning Adjustments)
To permit banners to be used
signs for 4 or 5 days each
Located on the west side of
ft. north of Taylor St.
A video tape was shown of
the subject property and the surrounding area.
The Acting Secretary reviewed
the request with the Commission.
A letter submitted by the
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, stating various sugges-
tions to carry out the City's intent to improve the overall
quality of allowed signs, while still respecting the business-
man's needs and investment.
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Chairman Slates suggested that
a committee consisting of Planning Commissioners, Chamber of
Commerce, Planning Staff and the community be formed to solve
this problem of signs which are not conforming with the sign
code as adopted on August 18, 1960.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Jack Groth, applicant, offered
.to answer questions.
Commissioner Duke questioned
the nature of the banners and asked if they are used in connec-
tion with a sales event conducted throughout a business chain.
There being no other comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES
AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
69-91 TO MARCH 249 19709 STUDY SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. To allow the staff the time to determine if the Chevrolet
sign falls within the provision that the sign must be in
connection with the sales event conducted throughout a
business chain.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Porter, Tom, Duke
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miller
THE .MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-1
Applicant: Groth Chevrolet Co. To permit: 1)Four round
porcelain enamel " iameter "OK"Used Car Signs;.2)Signs painted
on building-Groth Chevrolet,Campers & Trucks & Part & Accessories
Department in open lettering_.. Located on the west side of
Beach Blvd., approximately 150 ft. north of Taylor St.
Dan McFarland, Land Use Techni-
cian, submitted a list outlining the various violations of the
sign ordinance to the Commission. Mr. McFarland stated that
banners are not allowable as per Section 9763.1.1 of the
Huntington Beach Sign Code.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND
SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-1 TO
THE MARCH 24, 1970, STUDY SESSION TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE STAFF
TO SUBMIT A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON SAID ITEM.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Porter., Tom, Duke
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-3
ADDlicant: First Pioneer Realtv, Inc.
To allow four 2 ft. by 3 ft.
yellow flags on permanent poles within planter areas. Located
at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd., and Slater Ave.
The Commission reviewed the
request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY TOM TO DENY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-3 FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASON:
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1. The applicant has not sufficiently justified his request
to extend the time for the nonconforming signs.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Porter, Duke, Tom
NOES: Slates
ABSENT:- Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-4
Applicant: Lee White Chrysler -Plymouth
.To permit banners to be
attached to a 60 ft. high tubular steel pole forming a canopy
or tent effect over property. Located on the west side of
Beach Blvd., south of Chrysler Drive.
Mr. DeBuque, general manager
for Lee White Chrysler -Plymouth, stated that the applicant
spent $11,000 to maintain and renew the sign and $3,000,000
was spent on advertising last year to identify the location
of this agency through the use of the pennants. Mr.DeBuque
stated that $6,600 will have to be paid out over a five-year
period for the sign contract.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND
SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-4
WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE PENNANTS WILL BE REMOVED WITHIN
A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
THAT MOTION WAS AMENDED TO
READ AS FOLLOWS:
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO.69-4
SHALL BE APPROVED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS TO
ALLOW TIME FOR PHASING OUT OF BANNERS AND THAT THE EXISTING
POLE MAY REMAIN FOR A PERMANENT SIGN, IF THE SIGN CONFORMS
TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Porter, Duke, Tom
NOES: Slates
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-5
AppLicant: Oreon Suey Him
To permit an 18" by 361, flash-
ing arrow on top of a sphere of the building. Located north-
east of Beach Blvd., 200 ft. north of Slater Ave.
The Commission reviewed the
request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND
SECONDED BY PORTER TODENYADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-5
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. -The applicant failed to sufficiently justify his reasons
for extending the time for the sign to remain.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Porter, Duke, Tom
NOES: Slates
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-6
Applicant: Huntington Cinema
To permit rotating, flashing
spotlights directed upward on roof of a building. Located
on the west side of Main St., approximately 185 ft. from the
intersection of Main St. and Ellis Ave.
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The Commission reviewed the
request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND
SECONDED BY PORTER TO DENY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 69-6 FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The applicant has failed to show a sufficient hardship why
special, consideration should be given.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Porter, Duke, Tom
NOES: Slates
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 70-3
Applicant: Rancho La Cuesta
To permit twelve 3 ft. by 5 ft.
pennants on poles within a model home complex. Such 10 ft.
and 12 ft. poles are located inside wrought iron fence approxi-
mately 18 inches inside the sidewalk. Located at the corner of
Brookhurst St. and Atlanta Ave. Model area is on the southwest
corner of the intersection.
Mr. Tom Tutner, representing
the applicant, stated that pennants, similar to these, have
been used at various locations for over 30 years as a trade-
mark for the development.
The Commission reviewed the
request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND
SECONDED BY DUKE TO DENY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 70-3 FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The applicant failed to show sufficient justification for
said request.
2. The present signs for said subdivision are sufficient.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Tom, Porter, Duke
NOES: Slates
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 70-4
Applicant: Lee Rothenberger
To permit two 4 ft. by 20 ft.
signs painted on fence; one 3 ft. by 5 ft. roof sign; two
8 ft. high novelty -type "Girl with Golf Club" signs. Located
on the east side of Delaware St., 500 ft. south of Adams Ave.
Mr. Rothenberger, applicant,
stated his reasons for the request.
The Commission reviewed the
proposal.
It was noted that this sign
was existing prior to the present ordinance and due to the
location and future freeway it was the consensus of the Com-
mission to approve this request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY TOM AND
SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO.70-4
FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Porter, Tom, Duke
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miller
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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INFORMATION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission
that t e eautification Awards have been prepared for outstand-
ing achievements in civic beautifications.
Chairman Slates instructed the
staff to prepare a letter of appreciation to Huntington Harbour
Corporation on excellent publication on the City of Huntington
Beach.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
K. A. ReynolTs
Secretary
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