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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-28MIINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1970 'COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Tom MINUTES: The Minutes of the Huntington Beach Nanning Commission of January 6, 1970, and February 3, 1970, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7019 Subdivider: John D. Lusk and Son 198 lots on 40.01 acres of land, located at the northwest corner of Atlanta Ave. and Brookhurst St. The Acting Secretary read a letter sub- mitted by the applicant, requesting a two week continuance of Tentative Tract Map No. 7019 to May 5, 1970. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7019 TO MAY 5, 1970, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-21 Applicant: St. Francis School To permit the erection of a steel build- ing on church -school property. Located on the northeast corner of Indianapolis Ave. and Magnolia St., in the RI zone. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary informed the Com- mission that in the original application, the building was pro- posed to be used as a meeting hall, but the subject application does not propose that type of use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOP. AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-21 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The structure shall be designed and landscaped so as to be compatible with other buildings within the church facility. Such design and landscaping shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. 2. Conditional Exception No. 70-21 shall become null and void on April 28, 1975. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bokor, Duke, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. Bazil, Miller, Porter Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-22 Applicant: Dr. Beauchamp To permit the operation of a state licensed day-care nursery school, to accommodate 40 children within a 220 unit apartment complex. Located on the west side of Brookhurst St., approximately 260 ft. south of Hamilton Ave. in the R3 zone. The hearing was opened to the audience. Harry West, 2182 St. John Lane, addressed the Commission and opposed the request. Mr. West submitted a petition signed by 51 property owners in the area opposing the request. There being no other comment, the hear- ing was closed. The Commission held a discussion. The Chairman re -opened the hearing for further comments from the audience. The following property owners addressed the Commission and opposed the request: Sharon Winter, John Ludlow, John Wyatt, Mary West and Norma Zimmerman. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-22 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant failed to show sufficient hardship. 2. The proposed day-care nursery school would not be compa- tible with the apartment complex. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Duke, Porter, Bokor, Bazil, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-20 Applicant: Lindborg Company To permit a 22 unit apartment complex on a parcel of land having 11,750 sq. ft. of area in lieu of the maximum 12 units permitted by ordinance. This conditional exception will result in an increase in density from one unit for each 950 sq. ft. of lot area to one unit for each 534 sq. ft. of lot area. Located on the west side of 15th St., 100 ft. south of Pecan Ave., in the R3 zone. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-23 Applicant: Lindborg Company To permit a 22 unit apartment complex on a_ parcel of land having 11,750 sq. ft. of area in lieu of the maximum 12 units permitted by ordinance. This conditional exception will result in an increase in density from one unit for each 950 sq. ft. of lot area to one unit for each 534 sq. ft. of lot area. Located on the southeasterly corner of Pecan Ave. and 16th St. The hearing was opened to the audience on Conditional Exception No. 70-20 and Conditional Exception No. 70-23 as both applications were filed by the same applicant and were similar size parcels of land and in the same area of town. CHAIRMAN SLATES: Chairman Slates arrived at 7:55 P.M. and assumed his uties. Leonard Lindborg, applicant, explained the request. He stated that it would not be economically feasible to build only 16 to 17 units on the subject proper- ties as indicated in the staff report and still provide sub- terranean parking. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 3 A petition signed by 15 property owners in the area opposing the proposed apartment complex was sub- mitted to the Secretary. Russ Berg, 1520 Pecan St., opposed the request on grounds that the density will be increased; thereby, creating a parking problem in the area. Mrs. Shrader 18881 Gregory Lane, stated that if this application is granted, it will be a precedent for future developments. Alice Herman, 416 - 15th St., stated that the parking situation is very cri- tical. There being no other comment, the hear- ing was closed. Commissioner Duke stated that a different approach should be used to demonstrate a hardship on said property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION N0. 70-20 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Guest parking shall be provided at a ratio of 2 parking space per unit. Abutting on street parking may be used to satisfy this requirement. 2. The plan shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to establish conditions of approval. 3. The elevation shall essentially conform to the rendering submitted by the applicant. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There is a unique problem on the subject property. 2. The plan as approved will essentially meet the standards presently being discussed by the Commission for construc- tion in the downtown area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Slates, Porter NOES: Duke ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT: Commissioner Duke stated that he feels the applicant di2 not demonstrate hardship and, if approved, a precedent will be set for future developments within the City. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 70-5 Applicant: W. G. Long To permit 8 ft. wide - 5 ft. 6 inches high temporary directional sign, located 8 ft. 6 inches from the curb. Located on the southeast corner of Magnolia St. and Indianapolis Ave. AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 70-6 Applicant: W. G. Long To permit feature signs 4 ft. 6 inches wide and 6 ft. high, located 18 ft. from corner. Located on the southwest corner of Magnolia St. and Indianapolis Ave. A video tape of the signs and surround- ing area were shown. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that both applications pertain to the same subdivi- sion situated at the southeast corner of Magnolia St. and Indianapolis Ave., in which case the applicant has requested permission to allow the continued use of their non -conforming temporary directional and feature signs. Mr. Barlow pointed out that these applications have been filed pursuant to Sec- tion 9763.4.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code which Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 4 permits the Planning Commission to extend the time of non -conforming signs. The Commission reviewed said applications. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NOS. 70-5 AND 70-6 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Such signs shall be removed prior to October 1, 1970, or when the remaining 16 houses are sold whichever is sooner. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Bokor, Slates, Porter, Bazil NOES: Duke ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-4 MH - MOBILEHOME DISTRICT Said amendment proposes to add to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 924 MH - Mobilehome District. Such district is established to set forth minimum standards for mobile - home parks. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Colleton, Trailer Coach Assoc., addressed the Commission and suggested that comments from various companies be submitted to the Commission for their review and discussion. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to continue Code Amendment No. 70-4 to May 12, 1970, Study Session, to allow time for various companies to submit their comments pertaining to the proposed MH Mobilehome Park Code Amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-4, MH MOBILEHOME DISTRICT, TO THE MAY 12, 1970, STUDY SESSION MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-7 (Continued) To permit the construction of a mobilehome site on approximately 15.35 acres. In Conjunction With ZONE CASE NO. 70-4 (Continued) Applicant: C. Michael, Inc. Change of Zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to R5 Office -Professional District. Located between Slater and Speer Avenues, 282 ft. west of Beach Blvd. in the R2 zone. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant, requesting that a decision be made as to approval or disapproval of their request for a mobile - home park on this site. -4- 4/28/70-PC Minutes: H.E. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. Del Boyer, representing the ap- plicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Mr. Boyer stated that the option to purchase subject property has been renewed once due to the several continuances of these applications and that said option is about to expire. A video tape of the subject pro- perty was shown. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-7 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall comply with MH - Mobilehome Park Ordinance when it is adopted subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. Conditional Exception No. 70-7 shall not be effective until adoption of the MH Mobilehome Park Zone or MH Mobilehome Park criteria is effective. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bokor, Miller, Slates, Bazil NOES: Duke, Porter ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION 14AS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLET; TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 70-4 TO MAY 19, 1970, WITH THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-6 (referred by the Board of Zoning Adjustments) Applicant: Capital Development Co. To permit the construction of a 266 space mobilehome park on approximately 27.5 acre parcel of land in the P5 zone. Located at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Atlanta Ave. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the plot plan has been revised excluding the entire area within the Top -of -Pier Plan. NIr. Harlow informed the Commission that the applicant would like to develop to the same standards as the park to the north to allow the entire development to conform to one standard. He also pointed out that the street widths will comply with the amended stan- dards of 33 ft. A video tape was shown of the sub - ject property. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bob McIntosh, representing Signal Landmark Co., addressed the Commission and explained the proposal and asked that a decision be made. Arch Sellery, Vice -President of Signal Landmark Co., explained the details of the proposal.- Mr. Sellery stated that the proposed mobile - home park will be an open park. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission held a discussion. -5- 4/28/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 6 1 PIOTION, WAS 'u,11 BY ",'ILL!L" r,ND SECONDED BY BOKO TO APPTIOVE USE PEilMIT NO. 70-6 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The 6 ft. high masonry wall shall set back 7 ft. from the westerly property line on Beach Blvd. and the area between to be in landscaping. 2. The color and design of the wall shall be the same as the rendering submitted by the applicant. 3. Mobilehomes on Beach Blvd. and Delaware St. shall be of residential construction such as wood siding and a gable roof line. 4. Approval shall be limited to the area north of the Top -of -Pier Plan. 5. All streets shall be 33 ft. in width as shown on the revised plot plan. 6. The three southeasterly streets shall be redesigned as cul-de-sac streets. 7. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for added conditions as deemed necessary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter NOES: Duke ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 70-9 (Continued) Applicant: Westlear Company Change of zone from M1 Light Industrial District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the south side of McFadden Ave., approxi- mately 500 ft. east of the intersection of McFadden Ave. and Gothard St. A letter, submitted by the Ocean View School District opposing the change of zone, was read by the Acting Secretary. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Lundell, representing the applicant, stated that the proposed zone change would enhance the area. Mr. Lundell stated that an industrial use is not practical on the subject property because of limited access to the property. He pointed out that additional commercial uses would only add to the existing congested commercial area. Owen Powell, Vice -President of Westlear Co., stated that because of the surrounding uses, the Huntington Center to the south, Golden West College to the west and the subject property would be incompatible as an industrial use. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 70-9 FOR THE FOLLOW- ING REASONS: 1. The applicant has not provided sufficient justification to grant this request. 2. Because of freeway exposure the property is suited for industrial or commercial development. 3. There is a good possibility that secondary commercial developers will use this property. -6- 4/28/70-PC ,Minutes: I.B. Planning Coriunission April 28, 1970 Page 7 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE'S: Bazil, Bokor, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: Slates ABSENT: Tom THE LOTION CAR11,II-;D. A FURTHER MOTION I�IAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO INSTRUCT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITIi A PRECISE PLAN OF STRFET ALIGPJ- 14-LNT FOR THE AREA NORTH OF THE HUNTINGTON CENTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: :Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Taller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-43 (Referred back to Planning Applicant: Roy Sakioka Commission by the City Council) To permit the division of land into two separate parcels. Located on the southeast corner of Adams Ave. and Brookhurst St. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the City Council has referred Division of Land No. 69-43 back to the Commission to determine whether or not all provisions of the Ordinance Code have been complied with. The Commission reviewed the above referenced Division of Land and found the following facts to exist: a) The property is zoned C4. Lot sizes in the C4 may vary from 6000 sq. ft. with 60 ft. of frontage for professional ser- vices and offices to 9000 sq. ft. with 70 ft. of frontage for hotels and motels. A minimum frontage requirement of 1000 sq. ft. has been imposed for commercial uses. b) All lots are required to abut a public street. c) Other requirements such as street improvements, payment of fees, etc., are required at such time as the property is developed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-43 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: Porter ABSENT: Tom ABSTAINED: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISIONv OF LAND NO. 79-1 Applicant: Beacon Bay Enterpirses, Inc. (Referred back to the Planning Commission by _ the City Council) To permit the division of land into two separate parcels. Located on the southeast intersection of Adams Ave. and Brookhurst St. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the City Council referred Division of Land No. 70-1 back to the Planning Commission for specific findings: a) Does Division of Land No. 70-1 comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; and, b) Are subject parcels of land legal building sites. The Commission reviewed the above referenced Division of Land and found the following facts to exist: -7- 4/28/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 8 a) The property is zoned C4. Lot sizes in the C4 may vary £rorn 6000 sq. ft. with 60 ft. of frontage for professional services and offices to 9000 sq. ft. with 70 ft. of fron- tage for hotels and motels. A minimum frontage require- ment of 1000 sq. ft-. has been imposed for commercial uses. b) All lots are required to abut a public street. c) Other requirements such as street improvements, payment of fees, etc., are required at such time as the property is developed. d) The smallest parcels are on the property included in Division of Land No. 70-1, in which case there are two parcels with dimensions of 150 ft. by 150 ft. Third parcel has 130 ft. of frontage and 300 ft. of depth. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-1 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED FINDINGS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller NOES: Porter ABSENT: Tom ABSTAINED: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke was excused from further participation at 10:30 P.M. SITE PLAN NO. 70-1 Applicant: Cadobi Associates To permit the operation of a Bonifide Family Restaurant, with on -sale beer in the C2 Community Business District. Located 300 ft. south of Gar- field Ave., west of Brookhurst St. The Commission reviewed the staff report and the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO. 70-1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Tom, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. CHAIIRMAN SLATES: Chairman Slates abstained from participation ot the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Bazil assumed his duties of the Chairman. ZONE CASE NO. 70-6 (Referred back to Planning Commission by Applicant: Russell Penniman L Co.,Inc. City Council) Change of zone from C2 Community Business District and RA Residential Agricultural District to R5 Office -Professional District and C2 Community Business Dis- trict with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. Located west of Brookhurst St., 800 ft. south of Garfield Ave. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this application was filed concurrently with conditional exception. The conditional exception was approved by the Commission and that portion of the Zone Case No. 70-6 pertaining to the R5 zone was continued for 6 months. Mr. Harlow stated that the applicant appealed the Commission's decision to the City Council and the City Council referred this zone case back to the Commission for reconsideration to the C4 of their previous action. -8- 4/28/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission April. 28, 1970 Page 9 Mr. Penniman, applicant, stated that he found a need for office -professional uses in the area and that he would provide proper screening between the pro- posed trailer park and the professional buildings. The Commission held a discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO UPHOLD THEIR PREVIOUS DECISION AND RECOMMEND THAT THE PROPERTY SOUTH OF THE EDISON EASEMENT NOT BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF COMMERCIAL ZONE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The C2 zone will, in essence, constitute continuation of the commercial zoning south of the Edison easement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Bazil, Bokor NOES: Miller ABSENT: Tom, Duke ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-11 (Referred by the Board of Zoning Adjustments) Applicant: Robert Stellrecht and Anthony Bartoli To allow a division of a 4.45 acre parcel of land into four separate parcels. Located on the north side of Heil Ave., 700 ft. west of Bolsa Chica St. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this item was referred to them by the Board of Zoning Adjustments because the applicant is proposing to divide a 4.45 acre parcel into four separate parcels, thereby, creating four lots within an apartment complex. Mr. Harlow stated that the Board was concerned with creating lots which could later be sold separately. Mr. Harlow stated that the applicant wants to divide this land into four parcels for financing purposes and that four separate loans would be recorded, each with a note and deed of trust, and that the parcels would not be sold separately. The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-11 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall review Division of Land No. 70-11 to establish all conditions of approval deemed necessary. 2. The Planning and Legal Departments shall review the deed restrictions. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted y Bili Hartge, City Engineer, stating that one of the condi- tions of approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 was that the subdivider installs 30 inch box trees along arterial high- ways and 20 inch box trees along local streets. Mr. Hartge stated that the requirement for 30 inch box trees on the arterial highways is an error and should have called for a 20 inch box tree which is the standard requirements of the City. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO REQUIRE 20 INCH BOX TREES ON ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS WITHIN TRACT NO. 6948 AS PER LATEST ADOPTED CITY STANDARDS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. M Go Minutes: H.R. Planning Commission April 28, 1970 Page 10 hard ar ow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. -10- 4/28/70-PC