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Home My WebLink About1971-08-17MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. 1971 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Duke NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE MINUTES: On motion by Kerins, and seconded by Higgins, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of May 4, and March 23, 1971 were accepted as transcribe and mailed by the Secretary. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-24 Applicant: Skaggs and Stewart *' To permit a 22 unit apartment complex on a parcel of land having 11,750 sq.,ft.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 llth Street, 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 side of 16th Street, east of Olive Avenue in the R4 Mulitple Family Residence District. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Leonard Lindborg, requesting withdrawal of Condi- tional Exception No. 71-24 and 71-25. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-24 Applicant: R. F. Beauchamp A change of zone from R5 Office - Professional District and R2 Two Family Residence District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approx- imately 835 ft. north of Ellis Avenue. -1- 8/17/71 -PC Minutes: If. H. Pl.innifig Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 - Page No. 2 The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Donald P. Jones; agent for the applicant, requesting continuance of Zone Case No. 71-24 to,the September 8, 1971 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-24 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 1971, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, THE MOTION CARRIED. FURTHER DISCUSSION: Colleen Selanders, 8002 Taylor Avenue, _ addressed the Commission, and submitted a petition signed by 12 property owners opposing the zone change. Mrs. Selanders further asked that the meeting be postponed to September 21, 1971, because they would not be able to attend the September 8th meeting. 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION ON ZONE CASE NO. 71-24. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Slates ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-24 TO THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1971 MEETING. ROLL CALL -VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Slates, Bazil ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 :applicant: Covington Brothers A change of zone from + R5 Office -Professional District and R2 Two Family Residence District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The subject property is located approximately 283 ft. east of Beach Boulevard and 462 ft. north of Ellis Avenue. The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant requesting continuance of Zone Case No. 71-28 to the September 8, 1971 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 TO THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 MEETING, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Slates, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS .BADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECONSIDER PREVIOUS MOTION ON ZONE CASE NO. 71-28. 36 1 -2- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: = AYES: Kerins, Boyle, Porter, Higgins NOES: Slates, Bazil ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 1971. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Boyle, Porter, Higgins NOES: Slates, Bazil ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512 33 lots on 9.4 acres of Subdivider: The Covington Brothers land, located 283 f t. east of Beach Boulevard, 660 f t. north of Ellis Avenue. The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant, requesting continuance of Tentative Tract Map No. 7512 to September 8, 1971 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 1971, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Kerins, Boyle, Porter, Slates, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It was the consensus of the Commission that the Subdivision Committee asks the developer for continu- ance on Tentative Tract Map No. 7512 to the September 21, 1971 meeting in order that the Tentative Map may be heard in conjunction with Zone Case No. 71-28. ZONE CASE NO. 71-17 (Continued) RESOLUTION ON INTENT A Resolution of Intent to change the zone from: C4 Highway Commercial District to C4-CD Highway Commercial District Civic District; from RA Residential Agri - cultural District and RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production to RA -CD Residential Agricultural District Civic District and RA-0-CD Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production Civic District; RA-01 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production to RA-01-CD Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production Civic District; from R1 Single Family Residence District to R1-CD Single Family Residential District Civic District; from R5 Office -Professional to RS-CD Office-Professiona District Civic District; and M1 Light Industrial District and M1-0 Light Industrial District combined with oil production to M1-CD Light Industrial District Civic District and M1-0 Light Industrial District combined with oil production Civic District. The Subject Resolution of Intent establishes a zoning district generally around Huntington Central Park. The hearing was opened to the audience. -3- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 4 George Shibata, attorney, representing property owners within the general area, stated that the property owners will not be able to develop their property if this zone case is approved. Mr. Shibata further stated that a residential buffer around the park would be more compatible than the existing industrial properties. Jerry Shea, Huntington Beach Company, stated that the time delay would cause problems for developers. Wilbur Metzler, 11143 South Dudlong Avenue, Los Angeles, opposed the zone change. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Slates stated that he feels it will be an infringement on people's property rights if said zone case is approved. Commissioner Kerins stated that the Commission should give the Design Review Board a chance to show their ability. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-17 "ALTERNAT F" TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOL- LOWING REASON: 1. The City may regulate the orderly, harmonious, attractive and aesthetic development around a community facility. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYnS: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins Boyle NOES: Slates ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-18 (Continued) RESOLUTION OF INTENT Change of Zone from R1 Single Family Residence District to R1-CD Single Family Residence District Civic District; from RI-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production to R1-0-CD Single Family Residence District combined with oil production Civic District; from R1-01 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production to R1-01-CD Single Family Resi- dence District combined with oil production Civic District; from R2 Two Family Residence District to R2-CD Two Family Residence District Civic District; from R2-0 Two Family Residence District Combined with oil production to R2-0-CD Two Family Residence District combined with oil production Civic District; from R3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production to R3-0-CD Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil produc- tion Civic District; irom C2-0 Community Business District combined with oil production to C2-0-CD Community Business District combined with oil production Civic District; C2-01 Community Business District combined with oil production to CZ-01-CD Community Business District combined with oil production Civic District; and, M2-0 Heavy Industrial District combined with oil production to M2-0-CD Heavy Industrial District combined with oil production Civic District. The subject property is bounded by Clay Avenue on the north, Adams Avenue on the south, Huntington Street on the east and Golden - west Street on the west. -4- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 5 z; The hearing was re -opened to the audience. Jerry Shea, Huntington Beach Company, opposed the zone change. 4 There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion,followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-18 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This zone change will provide sufficient protection for the subject area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Slates ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION OF INTENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF CIVIC DISTRICT SUFFIX TO PROPERTY THAT ABUTS A COMMUNITY FACILITY WHEN SUCH PROPERTY IS SUBMITTED FOR REZONING TO A ZONE OTHER THAN R1. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Slates ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 71-3 (Continued) STUDY AREA "C" The subject property is generally bounded as follows: Starting at a point at the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Edwards Street; thence northerly along Edwards Street to the Navy Railroad line; thence northwesterly along the city limits to Rancho Avenue; thence southwesterly along Rancho Avenue to Bolsa Chica Street; thence southerly along Bolsa Chica Street to Edinger Avenue; thence westerly along Edinger Avenue to the proposed Route 1 Freeway; thence westerly along said freeway to the western boundary of Sunset Aquatic Park; thence southwesterly perpendicular to the coast- line to the mean high tide line; thence southeasterly along the mean high tide line to Warner Avenue; thence easterly along Warner Avenue and Los Patos Avenue to the proposed Route 1 Freeway; thence southeasterly along said freeway to Ellis Avenue extended; thence easterly along Ellis Avenue to the point of beginning. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 71-3 STUDY AREA "C" TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE; AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Slates, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 8/17/71 - PC ►Minutes: 11. H. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 6 ZONE CASE NO. 71-26 - Applicant: Standard Oil Co. of Calif. A change of zone from RA-0 and RA-01 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production to M2-02 Heavy Industrial District combined with oil production. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Edwards Street. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Buhr, representing the applicant stated that he was not opposed to the staff's recom- mendation for an M1-02 zone. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO.-71-26 FOR M1-02 RATHER THAN M2-02 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This zone change will conform to the industrial zoning tentatively proposed on the Master Plan of Land Use for this area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Slates, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 Applicant: Wm. Lyon Development Company A change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil produc- tion to R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located east of Edwards Street and 660 ft. north of Ellis Avenue. - The hearing was opened to the audience. John Spiack, representing the applicant, requested that the Commission take action on said matter at this meeting. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 FOR AN R1 RATHER THAN R2 AS_REQUESTED, TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Higgins, Bazil NOES: Porter, Kerins, Boyle ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. -6- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No 7 A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 TO SEPTEMBEF 21, 1971. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Boyle, Porter NOES: Slates, Bazil, Higgins ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 1971, FOR DECISION ONLY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Kerins NOES: Boyle, Slates ABSENT: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-29 - Referred by the Board of Zoning Adjustments Applicant: Fredricks Development Corporation To permit the construction of a 232 unit apartment complex pursuant to Section 9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Newland Street in the R3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production, legally described as Lot 6, Tract 811. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Severa, representing the applicant, explained the proposal. Howard Rhodes, attorney, representing Mr. Mills, property owner, stated that Mr. Mills would like to have his property developed. Also, that this application meets all existing ordinances. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. COMMISSIONER SLATES: Commissioner Slates was excused from further participation at 9:00 P.M. Commissioner Kerins stated that he feels this proposal is in conflict with city ordinances. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO DENY USE PERMIT NO. 71-29 FOR THE FOL- LOWING REASONS: 1. Criteria for public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Huntington Beach has not been met. 2. Said proposal does not comply with apartment standards. 3. There would be a great density problem. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Porter, Boyle, Higgins, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. -7- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 8 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-42(a) - Appeal Applicant: Huntington By The Sea To permit two',pole signs for identifying the name of a residential development in lieu of the requirement to attach"an identifying sign to a masonry wall: S. 9764.1.3 and S. 9764.1.4. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Newland Street and Pacific Coast Highway in the R5 Office -Professional District. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Shibata, attorney, representing the applicant, explained the proposal. Mr. Gross, resident of the trailer park spoke in favor of the proposed sign. Also speaking in favor was the contractor for the sign company. There being no -other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO REFER SAID APPLICATION BACK TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPROMISE SOLUTION AND UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITONS: 1. All existing signs shall be removed. 2. One pole sign shall be granted for the travel trailer portion of the development and such sign shall comply with the sign ordinance for commercial signs. 3. One identification sign affixed to a wall shall.be granted to identify the entrance to said park. 4. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall report back to the Planning Commission on the location and size of the pole sign. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-22 Applicant: James Montgomery In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-43 Applicant: James Montgomery Kerins, Boyle - To permit the division of a 115 ft. by 120.57 ft. parcel of land into two separate lots having 57.5 ft. of frontage in lieu of the required 60 ft. The subject property is located between Alhambra and Heil Avenue, 255 ft. west of Beach Boulevard, in the k2,Twq;,Family Residence District. The hearing was,,opened to the audience. The applicant addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. -8- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission _ _Tuesday,, August 17, 1971 Page No . _9 There being no other comment ,the hearing was closed. .. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED.BY BOYLE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-43 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There. -is an undue hardship on said property due to double frontage and required street dedication on Heil Avenue. 2. Said -proposal will conform to lot sizes in the immediate area. ROLL . CALL VOTE: AYES: -Higgins, Bazil, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. Porter, Kerins, Boyle A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY.BOYLE TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-22 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall establish conditions .as deemed necessary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle ,NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-20 A Proposed Code Amendment that will -allow construction of an additional unit, in mulitple residential districts, if three -fourths (3/4) of_the required net land area for such unit has been met. The hearing was opened- to the audience,,there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS `AND -,SECONDED -BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71=20,,AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL -CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: "Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-21 A Proposed Code Amendment to permit that portion of a two story dwelling which is constructed _over a -garage or carport abutting an alley to be set back ten (10) feet -from the centerline of such alley. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED:BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-21 TO THE -9- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 10 SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 MEETING FOR REWORDING PURSUANT°TO EXISTING PROVISION IN THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71- 2 2 A Proposed Code Amendment to decrease the density provisions in Article 931 (Planned Residential Development) and not permit an exception thereto. Planned Residential Developments are, also, to be subject to the minimum standards as set forth in the apartment standards. to the audience. The hearing was opened Jerry Shea, Huntington Beach Company and Dale Dunn, Huntington Harbour Corporation, opposed the proposal on grounds that more flexibility should be given in the R1 zone. The question was also asked if all requirements of the apartment standards applied. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-22 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 1971 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5419 Signal Land Mark Co. Pursuant to the conditions of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 5419 the Commission reviewed plans for the proposed recreation area and carports. Jeff Holmes, representing the developer, explained the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE THE RECREATIONAL FACILITY AS SUBMITTED WITIiIN THE ADULT COMMUNITY FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5419. ROLL CALL VOTE: t AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: S1ates,,Duke THE MOTION`CARRIED. . _ -10- 8/17/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Page No. 11 DISCUSSION: The Acting Secretary discussed with the Commission the pxobiem of automotive garages. Mr. Harlow stated that their uses are uses only permitted in the M1 zone, although the services are being conducted in major auto service areas and in conjunction with auto agencies. Mr. Harlow further pointe4 out that service stations will not be permitted to concty-t this kind of activity due to new Service Station St4ndgr4s. Mr. Harlow asked if the Commission wants to allow such 4p.5 in commercial zones under certain controls or should they be limited to "M" zone. It was the consensus of the Commission that the staff study said proposal and that it should be considered as a project for 1972. The Planning Commission discussed the proliferation of horse and horse stables in the city. It w4s noted that the City Council has requested studies concerning horses. The staff was instructed to prepare an ordinance which would establish area for riding and bgar4ing horses. Marcus M. ort Chairman THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO SEPTEMBER 2,1 1971, 7:0 P.M. Richard A. Harlow Acting Secretary -11- 8/17/71 - PC