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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-06-02MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1970 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Tom NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: On motion by Miller and seconded by Porter, the Fffni-utes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of April 7, 1970, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:05 P.M. and assumed his duties. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-41 (Continued) Applicant: James Hodges To permit: 1) Construction of a 10 unit apartment complex in lieu of the permitted maximum of 6 units; 2) Such units shall be three stories in height in lieu of the permitted maximum two stories (such buildings are not to exceed the permitted building height of 30 ft.); 3) Construc- tion of carports at 110" side yard setback in lieu of the required 4 ft. setback; 4) Open unenclosed stairways to set back 18 inches from the side property line in lieu of the required 3 ft. set- back; 5) To permit the second story of such building to cantilever over the required 600 sq. ft. of open space and to permit construc- tion of an open stairway within such open space. Located on the east side of 13th St., approximately 125 ft. north of Walnut Ave. in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that a telephone call was received from the appli- cant, requesting continuance of Conditional Exception No. 69-41 to allow time to consult with the staff and revise the plot plan to more closely conform to the proposed standards for this area of the city. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-41 TO JULY 7, 1970, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-6 SIGN ORDINANCE Said amendment proposes to amend Section 9762.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code by re- wording such section to prohibit all signs (including, but not limited to political signs) from public rights -of -way (city streets). The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment, the hearing was closed. The Commission reviewed the pro- posed Code Amendment. The Acting Secretary reviewed various sections of the proposal. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that the code amendment does not allow any sign to project over a city easement or rights -of -way. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission June 2, 1970 Page 2 Commission discussion Followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOKOR AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-6 TO JUNE 16, 1970, TO FURTHER RESEARCH THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Porter, Miller, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-4 (Continued) MH - Mobilehome District Said amendment proposes to add to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 924 ME - Mobilehome District. Such district is established to set forth minimum standards for mobilehome parks. The Commission reviewed the pro- posed amendment. The Acting Secretary suggested that the Commission consider item No. 6 - Definitions - at the same time. Mr. Shilling, representing the Trailer Coach Assoc., addressed the Commission and commented on items "H" Storage Space, "L" Parking Requirements and "A" Intent and Purpose. Mr. Shilling asked if the required covered parking space could'be provided within 30 days after occupancy of each mobilehome. Mr. McIntosh, manager of the Mobilehome Division for Signal Landmark, addressed the Commission and opposed item "B" sub -paragraph 3, regarding the on -site sale of mobilehomes and the wording thereof. Three residents of the Driftwood Trailer Park addressed the Commission and asked if they will be required to remove their trailers if this ordinance is approved. The Assistant City Attorney informed the people that the City does not have any plans to remove the Drift- wood Trailer Park and that existing parks could remain as they are under the non -conforming provisions of the code. The Planning Commission requested that the staff submit a report on revenues generated by Mobile - home Parks. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO REFER CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-4 AND DEFI- NITIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR PREPARATION IN FINAL FORM TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION BY JULY 7, 1970, AND TO DISCUSS ITEM "B" SUB. 3 REGARDING THE ON -SITE SALES OF MOBILEHOMES AT THE NEXT STUDY SESSION ON JUNE 9, 1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-5 ARTICLE 925 and 947 Said amendment proposes to amend Article 925 - R5 Office -Professional District and Article 947- C4 Highway Commercial District by removing trailer parks from said districts. The Commission reviewed the pro- posed amendment. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO REFER CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-5 TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PREPARE A FINAL FORM AND TO BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE JULY 7, 1970, MEETING. -2- 6/2/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission June 2, 1970 Page 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. SERVICE STATION STANDARDS DISCUSSION: The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed standards for service stations. Gerald Buck, representing Stan- dard Oil Co., stated that he agreed with the proposed service station standards. Bill Schultz, operator of a Union Statio4 questioned the requirement on utility trailers limiting them to 10 and the requirement that said trailers be screened from the street and adjacent property by a 6 ft. high masonry wall. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to discuss this item further at the June 23, 1970, Study Session and instructed the staff to have plot plan of existing service station which may be used to make a recom- mendation on a percent of such sites, to be used for trailer rentals. TALBERT AVENUE AS IT RELATES TO HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK DISCUSSION: The Planning Director informed the Commission that the City Council is contemplating the closure of Talbert Ave. between Goldenwest St. and Edwards St. Mr. Reynolds pointed out that Talbert Ave. now dead -ends at Goldenwest St., but the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways has for a number of years, shown Talbert Ave. going through to Edwards St. Mr. Reynolds reviewed the proposal with the Commission and suggested that the Commission direct a transmittal to the City Council with findings and recom - mendation as the Council wants to move ahead on this issue. COMMISSIONER MILLER: Commissioner Miller was excused from urt er participation at 10:00 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOKOR TO RECOMMEND THAT TALBERT AVE., ELLIS AVE. AND EDWARDS ST. REMAIN PART OF THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BE ASSIGNED TO A STUDY OF THE RE -ALIGNMENT OF ELLIS AVE., EDWARDS ST. AND TALBERT AVE. SO THAT IT WILL CAUSE THE LEAST DISRUPTION TO THE CENTRAL CITY PARK: ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bokor, Bazil, Porter NOES: Duke ABSENT: Tom, Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. The Acting Secretary distributed copies of the Parks and Recreation Ordinance - Articles 974 and 998 - to the Commission. Mr. Harlow informed them that the only change from prior drafts was organization. He stated that a public hearing will be held on these amendments at the June 16th meeting. INFORMATION: The Acting Secretary that the ity Council requested him of changing the Planning Commission allow the City Council meetings to Tuesday when necessary. informed the Commission to explore the possibility meetings to Wednesday to carry over from Monday to -3- 6/2/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission June 2, 1970 Page 4 It was the consensus that the Chairman and the Planning Director meet with the City Administrator and the Mayor to discuss this change. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-10 COMMERCIAL ZONES Said amendment proposes to amend Article 981 Board of Zoning Adjustments, 942 C2 Community Business District and 945 C3 General Business District to: 1) Require a public hearing on a complaint for Home Occupa- tion'by the Board of Zoning Adjustments; 2) Add hardware stores, animal grooming, car wash and mortuary to the uses within the C2 District. Also, adding a provision for other retail uses or services not specifically provided for, may ' be permitted subject to approval of a Use Permit application; and, 3) Require approval of administrative review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for all uses in the C3 zone which do not require use permit approval. The Commission reviewed proposed Code Amendment pertaining to certain changes in the C2 and C3 commercial zones and Article 981 Board of Zoning Adjust- ments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-10 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 7, 1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Bokor, Slates, Porter, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Miller, Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. MEMO: The Commission received a memo submitted by the City Tttorney pertaining to proposed amendment to the Sign Code Section 9764.7. Said amendment proposes to amend Section 9764.7 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to require the filing of a bond for all temporary signs. It was the consensus of the Com- mission to further review said amendment at the next study session on June 9, 1970. DISCUSSION: Commissioner Bazil suggested that the staff prepare a code amendment to the R2, R3 and R4 Districts to require all residential lots and/or parcels in the down- town area, which abut upon an alley to take access to all garages, carports and open parking from such abutting alley only. It was the consensus of the Commission to instruct the Secretary to set this proposed code amendment for public hearing. DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that t e oard of Zoning Adjustments has received a request to allow construction of a dwelling addition over an exist- ing garage having a 10 ft.. setback. He pointed out that this would mean the dwelling would only be setback 10 ft. in lieu of the required 15 ft. setback. It was the consensus of the Commission that the room addition over the existing garage with side entry should be permitted but future applications should be discussed in more detail. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO JUNE 9, 1970,-STUDY SESSION AT 2:00 P.M. roger Slates xicnaTze- A. Hario Chairma Acting Secretary