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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-10MINUTES 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. -1- 3/10/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session March 10, 1970 Page 2 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. -2- 3/10/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session March 10, 1970 Page 3 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: -3- 3/10/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session March 10, 1970 Page 4 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. -4- 3/10/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session March 10, 1970 Page 5 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. -5- 3/10/70-PCSS Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Study Session March 10, 1970 Page 6 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 In 3/10/70-PCSS