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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Acting Secretary
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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