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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-01MINUTES, OF. THE - - HUNTINGTON BEACH,PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington_Beach, California TftSDAY, JUNE 1, 1971- COMMISSIONERS-PRESENT: Higgins,.Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke,.Miller. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. - ACCEPTANCE -OF MINUTES: On -motion by,Miller and seconded by Porter, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of -March 2, 1971 were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-24 Applicant - Skaggs -and Stewart 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. The subject property is located on the north side of filth Street and east of Orange Avenue in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 71-25 Applicant - Skaggs and Stewart 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. The subject property is located on the north sidetof,16th'Street, east of Olive Avenue in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission =that -the 'staff ,recommends an additional continuance of ,Conditional ,Exception'No. 71-24-and 71-25-is necessary to allow time for the full -Planning Commission to review the town lot proposal. A MOTION VAS MADE BY KERINS AND -SECONDED BY DUKE,'TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-24-and 71-25 to JUNE la, 1971. FOR THE'AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. r ROLL CALL.VOTE: AYES: 'Higgins,-Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, 'Duke, Miller. NOES: None ABSENT: 'None THE'MOTION CARRIED. 0. -1- 6/1/71 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1971 Page 2 MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE NO. 71-2 A master plan of land use generally bounded on the north by Garfield Avenue, on the east by the Santa Ana River, on the south by the Pacific Ocean, on the west by Beach Boulevard, and on the northwest,by the proposed Route 1 Freeway. ZONE CASE NO. 71-13 - Resolution of Intent Change of zone from-RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with Oil Production to R1 Single Family Residence District; R2 Two Family Residence District to R1 Single Family Residence District; R2-0 Two Family Residence District with Oil Production to R1 Single Family Residence District; RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with Oil Production to R2 Two Family Residence District; R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to R2 Two Family Residence " District;,R5 Office -Professional District to R2 Two Family Residence District and C4 Highway Commercial District to RA Residential Agricultural District. The -subject property is bounded by Beach Blvd. on the west, Indianapolis Avenue on the north, Pacific Coast Highway on the south, and the Santa Ana River on the east. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that due to an error in the legal notice, Zone Case No. 71-13 has ._been readvertised for the June 15, 1971 meeting. Mr. Harlow pointed out x ,_that this presents somewhat a problem because -the Commission indicated that they prefer having the zone change heard"in conjunction with the master plan amendment; therefore, the staff recommends that action on the Master Plan Amendment No. 71-2 be continued to June 15th meeting to be heard with Zone Case No. 71-13.'-_ A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 71-2 AND ZONE CASE NO. 71-13 TO JUNE 159 1971, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke, Miller. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 70-13 (Cont.) Applicant - Gulf Oil Corp. A change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District and C4 Highway Commercial District to R1 Single Family Residence District, R3 Li'tsi't'ed Multiple Family Residence District, R4 Multiple Family Residen6i6istrict and C4 Highway Commercial District with a 50 foot setback frow the ultimate right-of-way line. The subject property is located on the, northwesterly corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Admiralty Drive. The Acting Secretary informed the Com- mission that the court decision has not been issued on Conditional Exception No. 70-44, (Real Property Management) therefore, the specifics are not known. Mr. Harlow stated that the staff recommends indefinite continuance and the staff will notify the property owners of said hearing when it will be heard by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO TABLE ZONE CASE NO. 70-13 INDEFINITELY AND UPON NOTICE OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE COMMISSION. -2- 6/l/71 - PC Minutes: ii.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1971 Page 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-9 - PREZONE (Cont.) Applicant - Signal Properties_,_ Inc. To prezone subject property to R1, R2, and C4 during annexation proceedings. The subject property is located on the south- west of the Huntington Beach City boundary from Ellis Street northwest to Bolsa Chica Street and north of the adopted route of the Pacific Coast Freeway. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, made a presenta- tion and reviewed the new plan as submitted by the applicant. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that although the hearing was closed, the Commission agreed to re -open the hearing for purpose of hearing any new evidence relative to the revised plan. Commissioner Kerins stated that there are too many multiple residences proposed in the plan and there should be a 3 to 1 ratio of single family to multiple family units; also that a portion of the area would be ideal for an industrial park. i The hearing was opened to the audience. Bob James, representing Signal Properties, Inc., informed the Commission that they have met with homeowners in the area to discuss the proposed development. Richard Raun, 17612 Collie Lane, asked the Commission for a complete study of the area and requested that all the subject property be zoned R1. Also speaking in opposition were the following property owners: Richard Holliday and Dave Carlsburg. Ruth Finley, representing the League of Women Voters, asked the Commission for a complete study of the area and asked the Commission to maintain a balance of land uses. R.E. Wall suggested that all Signal property should be considered at one time and that other agencies such as LAFC should review the plan. Robert Dingwall, representing the Home Council, could not take an official stand on the proposal since there were not sufficient members of the Home Council present at their meeting for a vote. A petition signed by 964 property owners opposing the zone change was submitted to the Secretary. Commissioner Duke stated that he would like to look at the entire proposal on both sides of the freeway. Mr. Duke further stated that he was concerned that approximately 45 acres on the southeast end of the proposal is subject to an oil lease held by Standard Oil Company and that the Signal Properties do not propose to request annexation of that portion of the property at this time. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. -3- 6/l/71 - PC MtnuLe;: U.B. Pl,,nning fommt,sion Tuesday, June 1, L971 Page 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BNZIL AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE R1 and C4 PORTIONS AND APPROVAL FOR AN RA RATHER THAN THE R2 ON PARCELS 2 and 5 AS REQUESTED ON EXHIBIT "C" TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO SET THE PD SUFFIX FOR PUBLIC HEARING. AND FOR THE-FOLLOWING_REASON: 1. The proposal is reasonable and -the developer should be given considera- tion for this request. --- ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil,•-Miller,-Porter, Slates, Higgins NOES: Duke, Kerins _ ABSENT: None - THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CAUSE NO. ?pplicant - Zella Thomson & Charles Swanner i -��- --_- - -A change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production and Rl-Ol Single Family Residence District combined with oil production. The subject property is located between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street from Adams Avenue to a point 1980 ft. south. The hearing was opened to the audience. Eugene Hancock, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Mr. Hancock pointed out that this request is in compliance with the Master Plan of Land Use for Study Area "A". - Baxter Brown, Standard Oil Company, stated that there will be no access through the R1 area to the proposed oil operation site. Mr. Brown informed the Commission that the access will be taken from property to the west. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-11 EXCEPT PARCEL "A" BE ZONED R1-01 RATHER THAN RA-01 AS REQUESTED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke, Faller. NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. I I ZONE CASE NO. 71-15 RESOLUTION OF INTENT A change of zone from RI Single Family Residence District, M1 Ligl,t Industrial District, and BA Residential Agricultural District to M11, Mobilehome District on 18.63 acres of land. The subject ?roperty is located at the northeast corner of Slater Avenue and Goldenwest Street. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, mvl- a presentation and reviewed the proposal. N -4- 6/1/71 - l,C =Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1971 -Page 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. Four property owners addressed the Commission and opposed the proposal on grounds that a greenbelt should be provided between the Rl development and the proposed trailer park. Also, that _schools are already overcrowded. Commissioner Kerins stated that the city yard can be constructed as originally designed adjacent to the R1 tract. The Planning Director informed the Commission of the desire to -improve the layout of the city yard by providing a buffer and having frontage on both Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. -There was no further comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO-RECOMMENDAPPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-15 TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ROLL CALL • VOTE : AYES: Miller, Slates, Higgins :NOES: Duke, Porter, Kerins, Bazil :ABSENT: £None THE MOTION -DID NOT,CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED _ 'BY PORTER TO -RECOMMEND DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-15 TO THE CITY COUNCIL- FOR.THE-FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Manufacturing uses would be more suitable at the corner of Slater Avenue .and Gothard Street than a city yard, or a mobilehome park along Slater -Avenue. ROLL-CALL.VOTE: „ AYES: Duke, Kerins, -Porter, Bazil NOES: Higgins, Slates, Miller ABSENT: None _ THE -MOTION -CARRIED. USE -PERMIT NO. 71-22 To permit the construction of an automatic full service car wash with gasoline facilities. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue, excepting the 150 ft. x 98 ft. parcel on,the corner, in the C4 Highway Commercial District. 'In -Conjunction With :DIVISION OF -LAND NO. 71-15 Applicant - Metro California Business Blvd. Enterprises To allow the division of a legal parcel of land into two legal parcels. The subject property is located on the northeast corner -of Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue, excepting the 150 ft. x 98 ft. parcel on the corner, in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. -5- 6/l/71 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1971 Page 6 A petition signed by 9 adjacent property owners opposing the request was submitted to the Secretary. Also, a petition signed by 12 property owners endorsing the request was read by the Secretary. The applicant reviewed his request and offered to answer' questions. Three property owners spoke in favor'of the request and one -property owner spoke in opposition. There being no further comment the hearing was closed._ Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT N0, 71-22 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: _1. A 2 ft. high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed as a back drop for the entire_planter area. 2. The sign shall-belimited to upper two panels and said sign shall not exceed 35 ft0 in height. ROLL CALL VOTE:- , AYES: Miller, Bazil, Higgins NOES: Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins - ABSENT: None THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO DENY USE PERMIT NO. 71-22 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The use would be incompatible with adjacent residential properties. 2. This request does not comply with locational criteria contained in the service station ~standards for this type of use. 3. The proposed car wash will create traffic problems and access problems. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter NOES: Higgins, Bazil, Miller ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED, A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO REFER DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-15 TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR CONDITIONS AS DEEMED NECESSARY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter, Higgins, Bazil, Miller NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-30 Applicant - William F. Perkes J To permit the placement of -a mobile classroom unit with a'three year time limit to provide -temporary facilities as an Institute of Religion for the purpose of offering religious education to college youth. -6- 6/l/71 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1971 Page 7 The subject property is located in the R1 Single Family Residence District on the west side of Goldenwest Street, approximately 1,060 ft. north of Edinger Avenue. The Secretary received a letter submitted by The Church of Jesus Christ -of -Later -Day Saints, submitting necessary data and information for the Commission. The hearing was opened to the audience. Karl Fansworth, coordinator of the project, explained the proposal. Mr. Farnsworth stated that they will not need to use the entire area, stating that only one acre will be used and the re- mainder of the parcel will be sold. He further stated that the applicant will need 3 years for use of the trailer and that the permanent building will be constructed in approximately 2 years. closed. There being no other comment the hearing was Commission di8cussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-30 FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS AFTER WHICH THE PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL REVIEW SAID REQUEST: ALSO, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The front and side of said mobile unit shall be screened with shrubbery. 2. There shall be no outside recreational activities permitted. 3. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall review the plot plan for landscaping and conditioning as deemed necessary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Slates, Kerins, Duke, Miller NOES: Porter ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER MILLER: Commissioner Miller was excused from further partici- pation at 10:30 PM. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-31 Applicant - Jerry Galich To allow the construction of industrial shops in the RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with Oil Production. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Crystal Street. The Acting Secretary received a letter submitted by William Landis, endorsing the proposed development. The Commission was further informed by Mr. Landis that he is interested of traffic safety and preserving the aesthetics of Garfield Street and suggested that the Commission impose reasonable setback requirements from the street with regard to the location of the improvements. -7- 6/l/71 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday; June 1, 1971 Page 8 The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Galich, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. There being no other comment the hear- ing was closed. Commission discussion followed. -A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED _ BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL- EXCEPTION NO. 71-31 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The application shall be referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustments to establish such conditions of approval as deemed necessary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Duke NOES: None _ ABSENT: Miller ' THE MOTION CARRIED._-___ r CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-10 - DEFINITIONS Said amendment proposes to add defini- tions to S.9700 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The various definitions relate to_the following: Automobile Accessory Dealers and repair; Camp Car, Motor Home, Camper, or Tent Trailer; Conditional Exception; Mobilehome and related uses; and Travel and Utility Trailer. - _ The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment the hearing was closed. _ The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-10 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. _ ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Slates NOES: None _ ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-11 - SERVICE STATIONS Said amendment proposes to add Article 948, Service Station Standards (Special Commercial Developments). Said standards were adopted by the Planning Commission and are referred to as the Service Station Standards of July 21, 1970. The -hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. The Acting Secretary pointed out that this code amendment was discussed with the Commission -at the May 25, 19719 Study Session at which time the Commission felt that Section 9482 C (4) should be amended to include a provision stating that rear entry bays are encouraged in all instances. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-11 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. -8- 6/1/71 - PC "inutes: - ii.B. "l inning Commission Tuesday, June 1, 1971 Page 9 ROLL CALL VOTE: _AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-12 Miscellaneous Provisions Said amendment proposes to restructure and modify Article 9739 Miscellaneous Provisions. Restructuring has been to divide this Article into three main sections; All Land Uses, Residential Uses, and Commercial, Professional and Industrial Uses. Modifications were to the Height Limitations, Exempted Uses, Right -of -Way Dedication, Installation of Improvements, Underground Utilities, Screening of Rooftop Mechanical Features, Temporary Uses, and Wall Requirements for Professional, Commercial and Industrial Uses. The hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-12 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 71-3 Referred by the City Council To precise plan the street alignment for Lochlea Lane, Banff Lane, Cupar Lane and a street parallel to and approximately 660 ft. south of Atlanta Avenue. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this proposal was heard by the Commission at their April 20, 1971 meeting along with Zone Case No. 71-6 which proposed to rezone property in this area from R2 to Rl. He stated that the City Council denied the zone change Leaving the property remain in the R2 classification and referred precise plan street alignment back to the Planning Commission for further review. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 71-3 TO THE JUNE B, 1971 STUDY SESSION FOR FURTHER STUDY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION CARRIED. Porter, Duke, Kerins, Slates -9- 6/1/71 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 19 1971 -Page'10 CODE -AMENDMENT N0.>71-13 Off-Stf eet Parking Said amendment proposes to amend Article 979 (Off -Street Parking) to require: 1) All parking spaces to be double striped; 2) Main entrance and exit driveways for community and reginal shopping centers -to be controlled -driveways with a minimum width of 48 ft. for a depth of 100 ft. from curb into said commercial development and 3) that only diagonal'parking spaces be used as customer parking or (short term parking). Employee parking�or-(long term parking) may be 90® stalls. _ The -hearing was opened to the audience. There being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO.` 71-13 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Slates, Duke, Kerins, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Miller THE MOTION_CARRIED. DISCUSSION: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-1 Applicant - Fredericks -Development The Acting Secretary informed the Com- mission that Conditional Exception No. 71-1 has been appealed to the City Council by Councilman Green. Mr. Harlow stated that if the said conditional exception is approved by the City Council, it will be referred back to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for additional conditions as deemed necessary. DISCUSSION: Tentative -Tract -No. 5518 - William Lyon Co. Commission discussion was held regard- ing the landscaping of the proposed development at Huntington Lake. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Planning Department, the Department of Public Works and the architect for the developer work together to develop a plan. K.A. Reynolds Secretary _ THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON JUNE 8, 1971. Chairman -10- 6/1/71 - PC