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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-29MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, June 29, 1971 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:_ Bazil, Higgins. Porter, Slates, Miller, Duke COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kerins CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-32 - For decision only Applicant: Garfield Convalescent Hospital To permit a portion of an exist- ing convalescent hospital to be used for the care of mentally retarded. The subject property is located approximately 300 feet west of Florida Street, north side of Garfield Avenue, in the R2 District. The Commission reviewed the staff report. Discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MILLER AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAI; EXCEPTION NO. 71-32 UPON THE FOLLOWING ICONDITIONS: 1. All provisions of Article 979 Off -Street parking shall be complied with. 2. Street trees shall be installed to Department of Public Works requirements. 3. Any future licensing changes shall require an additional conditional exception application. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The existing convalescent hospital is in close proximity ~ to R3 and R3 zones which permit convalescent hospitals by special permits, and the intended use is fronting on a primary highway. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Higgins, Slates, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bazil, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER PORTER: Commissioner Porter arrived at 1:50 PM to assume his duties. DISCUSSION: Town Lot Study - Circulation Plan and Development titan ardQ Edward Selich, Planning Aide, made a presentation and'summary of recommendations on the Town Lot Study. Mr. Selich spoke on the circulation plan, land use intensity, density, setbacks, density, lot coverage, landscap- ing, visual appearance, building height, subterranean parking facility and curb cuts. The Commission reviewed the pro- posed recommendations. It was the consensus to continue said item to the -next study session for further discussion. Also, the staff is;to compare the proposals of Lenny Lindborg, (Con- ditional Exception No.,71-8) to determine their comparability -1- 6/29/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 29, 1971 Page No. 2 with this proposal to be brought upon July 7 regular meeting. USE VARIANCE NO. 671 - Discussion Applicant: Southern California Edison Company Bob Burbank, representing the Southern California Edison Company, addressed the Commission and asked if it would be permissible to construct an 8 foot block wall fence'in lieu of the previous condition of approval requiring an 8 foot chain link fence around the entire property for the -Wave Substation (Lake Street). The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO CONSTRUCT AN 8 FT. BLOCK WALL FENCE IN LIEU OF THE PREVIOUSLY REQUIRED 8 FT. CHAIN LINK FENCE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Higgins, Slates, Duke, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil arrived at 2:10 PM and assumed his duties. DISCUSSION: Third Phase of Central City Park _ Jere Murphy, Associate Planner.. -made a presentation of the third phase of the Central City Park. The Commission discussed the possibility of 1) extending Ellis Avenue west and terminate Main Street; 2) Realigning Talbert Avenue and eliminating Ellis; and, 3) Re-aligW Ellis Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE AN ARTERIAL STREET STUDY REGARDING THE CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL AREA AND'PHASE III OF CENTRAL PARK. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Higgins, Slates, Duke,,Porter, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-16 SIGN HEIGHT Said amendment proposed to establish the maximum height limitation for all free standing signs, roof signs, or combination thereof at thirty-five (35) feet. The Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY MILLER TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO SET PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-16 FOR PUBLIC HEARING. -2- 6/29/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 29, 1971 Page No. 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Miller, Higgins, Slates, Duke, Porter, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW: USE PERMIT NO. 69-33(a) Huntington Shorecliff's The Acting Secretary reviewed the revised plan as submitted on June 29, 1971. Mr.McIntosh, representing the applicant, explained the proposal and pro- posed rearrangement of the mobile home spaces. The Commission discussed the revised plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE THE REVISED PLAN FOR USE PERMIT NO. 69-33(a) UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Trees shall be planted inside the wall between the street trees along Beach Boulevard. Such trees shall be the same size and specie as the trees presently existing on Beach Boulevard. 2. Plan for screening along Delaware Street shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. Such plan shall substantially conform to the rendering submitted by the applicant for Beach Boulevard. 3. The size, specie and spacing of the trees to be planted along the outside of the perimeter of the storage area shall be approved by the Planning Department. 4. A minimum 10 ft. setback shall be provided on Beach Boul- _ evard, for trailers siding onto Beach Boulevard. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Miller, Slates, Duke, Porter, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-6(a) For Review Applicant: Ponderosa Homes The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that one of the conditions of approval was that the applicant submit side and rear elevations of said project. The Commission reviewed the elevations. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE SIDE AND REAR ELEVATIONS FOR USE PERMIT NO. 70-61(a) AS PRESENTED BY THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Miller, Slates, Duke, -Porter, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-20 For Review Applicant: Grossman -Crawford The Commission reviewed the proposed sign structure to be located west of Beach Boulevard, 150 feet south of Edinger Avenue. A representative for the -3- 6/29/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. PlanningtCommission Tuesday, June 29, 1971 - Page No. 4 applicant stated that the sign height would be approximately 37 1/2 feet because a lamp would be installed above the 35 ft. height as previously approved by the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-20 UPON THE FOL- LOWING CONDITIONS: x ' 1. The height of the identification sign shall be 35 ft. to the top of the roof shown on said sign and the lamp shall not ex- ceed 5 ft. in height. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The Sigg Ordinance presently allows a 50 ft. high sign. ROLL CALL -VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Slates, Milltr, Bazil NOES: Duke ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. CHAIRMAN SLATES: Chairman Slates suggested that the staff study side yard setbacks in industrial zones, rear yard setbacks where R1 abuts an industrial zone, and uses in the M1 zone. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING "ADJOU ED . Kenneth A. Rey olds Roger D. Slates Acting Secretary Chairman -4- 6/29/71 - PC