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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-15MINUTES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 1970 ZMT1_S__!70NhRS PRESENT: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins ISSIONERS AD—STEITTT 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 minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of June 16, 1970, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: •TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7286 93 lots on 20 acres, located at the Subdivider: La Cuesta northeast corner of Indianapolis Avenue and Bushard Street. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the developer met with some difficulties and the property is the subject of litigation, and in view of this he has requested continuance of Tentative Tract Map No. 7286 for 30 days. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7286 TO OCTOBER 20, 1970, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 70-16 Applicant - Wm. Lyon Development Co. A change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the north side of Warner Ave. 660 ft. east of the centerline intersection of Warner Ave. and Edwards Street. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that a tentative map pertaining to subject property will be considered by the Commission at their October 6, 1970 meeting. Mr. Harlow stated that it was the consensus of the staff that Zone Case 70-16 be continued to the October 6, 1970 meeting at which time this item may be heard with the proposed subdivision and the applicant can explain their entire proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 70-16 TO OCTOBER 6, 1970, AT WHICH TIME THIS MATTER MAY BE HEARD WITH THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ON SUBJECT PROPERTY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 9/15/70 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission September 15, 1970 Page 2 USE PERMIT NO. 70-26 (Referred by the Board of Zoning Adjustments) in Conjunction with DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-17 Applicant - Donald P. Jones To permit the construction of a service station of a 22,500 sq. ft. parcel of land in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southeast corner of Slater Ave. and Goldenwest St. To allow the division of a 5.5 acre parcel of land into four separate parcels. The Chairman informed the audience that the staff has requested a continuance of Use Permit No.70-26 and Division of Land No. 70-17 to October 6, 1970, to allow time for the City Council to act on a request by the realtor to purchase subject property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 70-26 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-17 TO OCTOBER 6, 1970, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION No. 70-46 Applicant - Zehnder and Bovy To permit the construction of a 28 unit apartment complex on a 17.625 sq. ft. parcel of land in lieu of the maximum 18 units permitted by ordinance in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District. Located at the northwest corner of 15th St. and Walnut Avenue. The Acting Secretary suggested that this item be continued to the"October 6, 1970 meeting to allow the Commission the opportunity to review proposed apartment standards for the town lot area of the City at their September 22, 1970 study session. The Commission invited Mr. Zehnder to attend the study session for his comments on the proposed standards. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-46 TO OCTOBER 6, 1970, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. SITE PLAN NO. 70-3 Applicant - Robert L. Bruce To permit on sale beer in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Adams Ave. and Magnolia St. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the staff, including the Police Department, has reviewed this application and finds the proposed use and location acceptable. -2- 9/15/70 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission September 15, 1970 Page 2 Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO. 70-3. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-42 (Referred by the Board of Applicant - Kaufman & Broad Zoning Adjustments for review and final action at the request of the Planning Commission) To permit construction of three model homes on lots 37, 39, 40 of Tract No. 6755. Located on south side of Erskine, east of Bushard St. The Chairman read the request. Commissioner Porter questioned the quality and types of materials to be used in the proposed tract. The applicant stated that lath and plaster would be used on the house exteriors. The Commission was informed that the developer would not use Tex -Coat exterior construction and the tentative price range of the houses would be $27,000 to $34,000. Commissioner Porter requested that the elevation be displayed for the Commission to review. Commissioner Duke felt that the quality of houses constructed within the City should be controlled. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-42 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall comply with Section 9730.25.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 70-15 Applicant - Wm. Lyon Development Co. Change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to R1 Single Family Residence District. Located on west side of Goldenwest St., 990 ft. north of the center line intersection of Goldenwest St. and Slater Ave. The hearing was opened -to the audience. John Spiak, representing the applicant offered to answer questions. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. -3- 9/15/70 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission September 15, 1970 Page 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 70-15 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: NONE ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-32-REVIEW Applicant - A. Landsdale To permit the reactivation of an oil well which has been idle for a period of more than six months. Located on the east side of 22nd St., between Orange and Olive Avenues, in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, and legally described as Lots 10 and 12, Block 321, Huntington Beach Tract. The Acting Secretary informed the Planning Commission that this application was conditionally approved at the Planning Commission's September 3, 1969 meeting. A condition of approval at that time required that this application be reviewed in September 1970. The purpose of the review is to establish additional conditions of approval that are consistent with city ordinances. A video tape of the area was shown. Commissioner Duke stated he felt that the applicant had ful- filled all requirements placed on the application as conditions of approval in September 1969. Commissioner Bazil felt the purpose of the removal of the 110" in various areas was a tool for cleaning up oil fields, and that we should not allow the re- activation of idle, non -conforming wells. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-32 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The 250 barrel wash tank shall be removed. 2. The three existing grade bands and crushed rock sub -bases shall be removed. 3. All pipe lines that exist above the surface of the property that are not in use shall be removed. 4. The existing oil cake in the area of the old tanks shall be removed, the depressions filled with earth and the property shall be graded to conform with surrounding grades. 5. All applicable provisions of Article 968 shall be complied with. 6. Five (5) gallon myroporum trees shall be planted around the perimeter of the oil lease. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: Bazil ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-40 - Continued Applicant•:•• William E. Blurock To permit the following: 1) Construc- tion of a church and related facilities as follows: a) drive-in church to accommodate approximately 9S cars. b) religious education structure. c) 950 seat sanctuary. 2) A 17 story retirement tower having 287 residential units. -4- 1 9/15/70 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission September 15, 1970 Page 5 3) Off-street parking for the 17 story residential tower to be provided at a ratio of one space for each three residential units in lieu of the required 2 spaces per unit in the R1 zone (one space per unit plus 1/2 guest parking space per unit is required in the multiple family zones). 4) 131 off-street parking spaces for the 950 seat sanctuary in lieu of the 317 spaces required by ordinance by allowing credit for the remaining required spaces as follows: a) joint use of 48 parking spaces provided for the residen- tial tower. b) joint use of 54 parking spaces provided on adjacent school property. c) 83 on -street parking spaces. Located on the south side of Adams Ave. between 17th and Main Streets, in the R1-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production. The Chairman read the request and reviewed the previous action on subject application. The Assistant City Attorney advised that Commissioner Bazil was qualified to vote as he had read all pertinent information. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Orval Hansen, representing the Church, requested approval of the request and stated the aged are in need of adequate housing. Messrs. Bob Hench, John Trupo, Robert Roff, and Rod McGraw, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. They also showed slides of the proposed development, and of existing towers at other locations in California. Mr. Trupo discussed the parking ratio for the proposed tower. Commissioner Kerins questioned the type of dining and cooking facilities to be provided for residents of the proposed tower. The Commission was informed that there will be a dining room plus cooking facilities in each room. They also explained that economics demand a high rise building and this location is desired as the Church feels the elderly should be able to participate in the Church programs and functions. The Church will supply or see that transportation is provided for the tenants of the tower to community and shopping facilities. They assume, at this time, that this project will be tax exempt in the future. It was explained that the rent would be approximately $75 per month. Commissioner Bazil questioned whether this project would meet the City's housing element program. The applicant explained that this project would be granted under the federal housing program #236 as a senior citizens program, and at least one of the couple must be 62 years of age or older. Thomas LaMont, nearby resident, spoke in opposition and stated he had mailed a letter to the Commission which the Commission acknowledged receiving. He stated the proposal would be a place of business and the nearby residents would suffer as this may become rundown being of low income nature. -5- 9/15/70 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission September 15, 1970 Page 6 Mr. Bob Dingwall, President of the Home Council, stated that he agrees with the concept but feels that questions pertaining to taxes, park and recreation fees, inadequate parking, and location should be investigated further. Lorraine Fabor, President of ; Golden West Home Owners Association stated that she is presently in the process of making a study of residential UP rise developments in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and requested a continuance for two weeks for further study., Walt Winters, nearby resident, stated he was in favor of the project. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. Commissioner Duke felt it desirable to know whether the City could charge for their services to the project (Public Works, 12, etc.) and whether the Federal government will claim the project tax exempt. The City Attorney stated they would have to research whether the towers could be assessed to cover costs. Commissioner Bazil stated he felt the parking should conform to the require- 2 ments of the code. Commissioner Kerins stated he concurs with Commissioner Duke in that he feels the City should not suffer a tax loss. He also feels the project should conform to the parking code, and requested the Attorney -to research the possibility of assessing the project -for services rendered by the city. Commissioner Porter stated he was concerned whether a low-cost, high-rise building should be placed in a low density residential area, and being that transportation is poor in Huntington Beach, perhaps the tower should be located in the _ proximity of a commercial area. Commissioner Miller stated he felt the homeowner's association should be given additional time to study the proposal.. Commissioner Kerins stated he was concerned that there are no shopping facilities nearby and no means of public transportation. He feels there should be shopping facilities within walking distance of the project. Commissioner Bazil stated that the proposed civic center will be two blocks from the project, and a commercial site has been master planned r four blocks from the site. Also, that the city can anticipate office -professional offices in close proximity of the civic center site. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECOND-- ED BY PORTER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-40 TO THE OCTOBER 6, 1970 MEETING, FOR DECISION ONLY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Slates informed the public that if they wished to submit any additional information to the Commission regarding Conditional Exception No. 70-40, it must be filed in writing prior to October 1, 1970, at 5:00 P.M., in the Planning Department. MI SCELLANJEOUS : USE PERMIT NO. 69-9 Applicant: Associated Southern Investment Co. Discussion was held concerning the Planning Commission's action of August 18, 1970, to declare Use Permit No. 69-9 null and void. -6- 9/15/70 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission September 15, 1970 Page 7 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECONSIDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION OF AUGUST 18, 1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins $ NOES: None ABSENT: Tom ABSTAIN: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR USE PERMIT NO. 69-9 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 1970, AT WHICH TIME THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL REVIEW THE APPLICATION TO DETERMINE IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET: 1. The applicant shall withdraw their appeal to the Planning Commission's decision to declare Use Permit No. 69-9 null and void now before the City Council. 2. The applicant shall obtain building permits and pay all fees. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Miller, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Tom THE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held concerning the overhead telephone lines on the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Bushard Street (Final Tract Map No. 6963). It was questioned why the lines were not installed underground. Bill Hartge ex- plained that there were problems with the feeder lines; however,_ he was going to investigate further. MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STU: i ar Harlow Acting Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE S-ES -I-0;N ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1970. Roger . Chairm ates -7- 9/15/70 - PC