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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-01MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1970 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Slates, Miller, Kerins, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT OFFICE. MINUTES: On motion by Porter and seconded by Kerins, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning -Commission of September 15, 1970 were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. ZONE CASE NO. 70-23 Applicant: La Cuesta A change of zone from RA-0 Residen- tial Agricultural District combined with oil production to R5 Office -Professional District. Located on the northwest corner of Brookhurst St. and Atlanta Ave. The hearing was opened to the audience. Herbert Crawford, 10102 John Day Dr., Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and stated that he was concerned with the future use of said parcel and whether it will be designed to blend in with the area. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:10 P.M. and assumed his 11ties. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. Commissioner Porter stated that he is opposed to commercial zoning because there is existing commercial property to the east across Brookhurst St. and that the parcel is too small to properly develop. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF ZONE'CASE NO. 70-23 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The proposed zone change violates the Master Plan of Land Use for low density residential. 2. Applicant has not given any substantive reasons for granting the zone change. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Slates, Miller, Porter, Kerins NOES:- None - ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 70-24 ADDlicant: Southern California District Lutheran Church A change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District to C4'Highway Commercial District with -a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. Located on the west side of Springdale St., approximately 192 'ft. north of Heil 'Ave. Chairman Slates excused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest. ' Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission December 1, 1970 Page 2 The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Vard W. Welch, 16412 Fairway Lane, Huntington Beach, opposing the request. property was shown. Imo- the audience. A video tape of the subject The hearing was opened to Roger Slates, representing the applicant, offered to answer questions. Mr. Slates in- formed the Commission that the church will retain ownership of the rear 170 ft. of this parcel to be used for church park- ing. He also stated that the church is willing to reduce the depth of the commercial zoning to 150 ft. Mr. Edward Schaad, 16542 Los Verdes Lane, Huntington Beach, informed the Commission that he is interested in purchasing the south 100 ft. of the property and requested approval of the zone change. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Bazil stated that he is concerned with strip zoning if this request is ap- proved. Commissioner Duke stated that he is opposed to addi- tional commercial zoning at this location, because t1jere is no need for commercial at the � mile intersection; also, if approved, it would allow a commercial use across the street from school property. Commissioner Porter stated that he feels the request is reasonable, because the subject parcel is too large for a church facility. Commissioner Kerins stated that the church knew the property was zoned R1 when they purchased the land. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 70-24 TO -THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The proposed zone change does not conform to the Master Plan of Land Use. 2. There is no need for additional commercial zoning at this location. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins; Higgins, Duke NOES: Miller, Porter ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 70-25 Applicant: Robert Taube A change of zone: Parcel I: From C4 Highway Commercial District to R2 Two Family Rer since District. Parcel II: From R2 Two Family Residence District to C4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 ft. setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. This zone change represents a minor adjustment between the R2 and C4 zones. Located on the south side of Hamilton Ave., approximately 500 ft. east of Bushard St. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Shearer, 9662 Clearbrook Drive, addressed the Commission and opposed the request because the subject property backs onto his property; :also, he would prefer the area to be developed with single story structures. Mr. Schuman, 21521 Archer Circle,'stated that he is concerned with multi -story structures abutting the existing R1 development. Robert Taube, owner -de- veloper, explained his request. -2- 12/l/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission December 1, 1970 Page 3 - John Anderson, stated that he is concerned with the proposal, because the area is already crowded with multiple development. Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to see what the developer is proposing. Chairman Slates informed Mr. Anderson that the Commission cannot consider plans at this time, because it is a zone change application, but that a use permit application would have to be approved for the apartment development and resi- dents in the area would be informed when the application is heard. Chairman Slates instructed the staff to notify property owners on both sides of Clearbrook and Archer at the time a proposed development is set for public hearing before -the Board of Zoning Adjustments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 70-25 TO.THE_CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Parcel I has an unusual shape and,should be developed in conjunction with the R2 property. 2. The additional commercial property -will not create an excessive amount of commercial property for this area. 3. This zone change will create better and more usable parcels. 4. This zone change will reduce the number of apartments allowed under the present zone classification because the amount of R2 acreage will be reduced. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, -Slates, Miller, Porter_, Duke, Kerins NOES:_ None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-46 (Continued - Referred by Board of Zoning Adjustments) - AppEicant: W.B. Construction Co.- -- - - - To permit the construction of a 400 unit apartment complex on approximately 17.45 acre parcel of land in the R3 Multiple Family Residence District. Located on Terry Drive, 530 ft. west of the centerline of Beach Blvd., and`735.25 ft. north of the centerline of Warner Ave. The Chairman re -opened the hearing to the audience. Roger Howell, representing the - applicant, explained the proposal. The applicant submitted revised plot plans and renderings to the Commission. - -- , - - There being. no_ other comment, the hearing was,closed. Commission discussion was held. Commissioner Kerins questioned - what provisions were made for a pedestrian bridge. Mr.Kerins stated that he feels the present means of access to school is undesirable. The Acting Secretary informed Mr. Kerins that the only way to acquire the property for pedestrian bridge would be for the City to purchase said property. Mr. Hartge, City Engineer, stated that he was concerned about acquiring this property for pedestrian bridge because it is only a 10-ft.,easement and would not be sufficient for construction of said bridge. Allen Fiddler, architect, informed the Commission that children in the proposed development will have sufficient green area and beams will be installed to slow down the traffic within the complex. -3- 12/l/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission December 1, 1970 Page 4 Commissioner Duke stated that he was -concerned with open carports because of vandalism. - I ` - Doug Spickard, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that the Fire Department would prefer that the developer construct a street across the center of the project to connect the east -west drives along the north and south property lines. Commissioner Kerins further stated that he was concerned with all elevations and details regarding all sides of the exterior on said project. , , Bill Carlson, Attorney, representing the applicant, stated that the property has been zoned R3 several years ago, and requested approval. Mr. Carlson further pointed out Section 9847 -' Application After Denial: "If a use permit has been denied, no fur- ther application covering the same or similar use or plan, whichever is applicable, shall be filed or considered within the period of one year from the date the determination thereof became final"- He stated that this section concerned'him because of the difficulties it could impose on the property owner. There being no other com- ment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. Commissioner Kerins stated that he feels approval will be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of persons living in'the area. Commissioner Duke stated that additional study should be given regarding a pedestrian bridge to provide access to the school. A MOTION[WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-40 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The developer shall post a bond with the Department of Public Works to cover the cost of a pedestrian bridge across the flood control channel. The percentage of the bond shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments. - 1 2. Use Permit No. 70-40 shall be referred,to the Board of Zoning Adjustments to establish such conditions as deemed necessary. 3. Green area shall be provided at the center of the*pro- j ect. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The subject property is zoned R3 and the developer is complying with all ordinances of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Miller, Higgins, Porter NOES: Duke, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CHANGE NO. 70-20 (Continued) In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.-70-52 Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. David Meredith A change of zone from M1 Light Industrial District to MH - Mobilehome District. To permit the construction of a 137 space iobilehome park on a 20 acre parcel of land in the M1 Light Industrial'District. Located on the south side of Slater Ave., approximately 660 ft. east of Gothard St. -4- 12/1/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission December 1, 1970 Page 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. Joe Evans, representing the ap- plicant, explained the"proposal. Mr. Evans informed the Commission that there was a definite peat problem in which fires have been set and the property owners are quite elderly and in poor health and would like to put the pro- perty to some use. Del Boyer, engineer, represent- ing the applicant, discussed topography and soil conditions. Mr. Boyer discussed problems related to the property and stated that it would require considerable amoutrt of dirt to fill the property for a regular subdivision. An adjacent property owner was concerned with the requirement that any industrial building must set back 45 ft. from property zoned for residential use. Jerry Shea, Huntington Beach Co., stated that he feels this is an industrial area and, if approved, the Planning Commission would create a residential use surrounded by industrial zoning. Mr. Shea suggested that the Planning Commission deny zone change application and consider this same property under the variance procedure. Commissioner Higgins stated that the subject property is surrounded by M1 zone and it would set a precedent if approved for MH zone. Also, that the Master Plan should be revised to avoid piecemeal zoning. An adjacent property owner opposed the request on grounds that the M1 uses must set back 45 ft. from residential property and if approved for an MH zone, the required setback for houses would be 150 ft. from the mobilehome park. He also stated that if said request is approved, it should be limited to adults only. There being no'other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A_MOTION.WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY,SLATES TO -APPROVE ZONE -CHANGE NO. 70-20 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Soil conditions on the subject property are not good enough for industrial development. 2. The property owner has been paying high taxes for a number of years and should be allowed to develop it to its best use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:' Miller, Slates NOES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins ABSENT: None ' ABSTAINED: Bazil THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 70-20 TO DECEMBER 15, 1970. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Higgins, Slates, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. The hearing was opened to the audience on -Conditional Exception No. 70-52. John DeFalco, 1720 W. LaPalma, Anaheim, distributed brochures and information on the pro- posed mobilehome park and offered to answer questions., -5- 12/l/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission December 1, 1970 Page 6 Joe Abandonato, addressed the Commission and also explained the proposed development. W. L.­Hamm, , 14682i1Monroe, _ , Midway City, Calif.,.addressed the Commission_and•stated his opposition on Zone Case No. 70-20 and Conditional Exception-No.-•70-52, on,•grounds=this is an -industrial area and it should remain as such. _ I r There being no other com- ment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-52 TO JANUARY 5, 1971 IN ORDER TO STUDY THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA:- __ - - 4 1 . t ROLL CALL VOTE: - AYES: Higgins, Slates, Miller, Porter, Kerins, Duke _ NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Bazil- 'THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW: Letter Request from Standard Oil Co. as to type of wall material for oil operation sites as covered in Use Permits Nos. 70- 46, 70-47 and - 70-56. COMMISSIONER HIGGINS: Commissioner Higgins abstained from voting on t is -matter due to conflict of interest. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by L.B. Brown, Standard Oil Co., request- ing a favorable consideration regarding existing fencing and landscaping on. oil operation site no. 1, located at the southwest corner of Garfield Ave. and Goldenwest St.; oil operation site no. 2, bounded by Clay St. on the north, Mansion Ave. on the south, Pacific Railroad right-of-way on the east and Main St. on the west; oil operation site no. 3, located.on the south side of Palm Ave.; 1/4 mile west of Goldenwest St. Mr. Brown asked for permis- sion to have existing fencing serve as an adequate substi- tute for required masonry wall around operation sites.- The Commission reviewed the request.' COMMISSIONER DUKE AND COMMISSIONER MILLER: Commissioners Duke an i er were excused trom urt er participation at 10:15 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE DECISION ON SITE #1 TO JANUARY 5, 1971, APPROVE SITE #2 TO ALLOW THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING AND FENCING FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD AND TO APPROVE SITE #3 ALLOWING THE EXISTING FENCING AND LANDSCAPING -TO REMAIN FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCCES= SIVE RENEWAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Porter, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Miller - ABSTAINED: Higgins ' THE MOTION,CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO REQUEST FUNDS TO FLY A CONTOUR MAP AND BUILD A MODEL OF THE CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. -6- 12/l/70-PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission December 1, 1970 Page 7 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT: The Commission reviewed a proposed code amendment pertaining to the subdivision ordinance code. Said amendment proposes to amend Section 9921.8 regarding Planning Commission action to determine whether the tenta- tive map is in conformity with provisions of law and of this ordinance. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve said amendment and submit same to the City Coun- cil and if a public hearing is required, then set said amendment for a public hearing. DISCUSSION: Non -conforming Service Stations. The Commission discussed the requirements tor reactivation of non -conform- ing service stations. It was the consensus of the Commission that use permits for such reactivation need not be referred to the Planning Commission for approval, but the Board of Zoning Adjustments should require compliance with the Ser- vice Station Standards. PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT - Talbert Avenue The Commission reviewed Precise Plan of Street Alignment for Talbert Ave. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING: "IF THE CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT TERMINATE TALBERT AVENUE AT GOTHARD STREET, ALIGNMENT "D" IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION." ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Kerins, Higgins NOES: Porter ABSENT: Duke, Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. PROGRESS REPORT: The Planning Commission reviewed a Progress Report prepared by the Planning Department re- garding code amendments to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO ADOPT SAID PROGRESS REPORT AND TRANSMIT SAME TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Porter, Bazil, Higgins, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: Miller, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS T C . Pe . K. A. Reyn6ldd Secretary -7- 12/l/70-PC