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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION -
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1971
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins,
Boyle
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING -OF -THIS MEETING
IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
MINUTES: On motion by Slates and second by Higgins, the Minutes
of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of March 23,
1971 were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the
Secretary.
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED:
,TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512
Subdivider: The Covington Brothers
33 lots on 9.4 acres.
Located 283 ft. east of Beach
Boulevard and 660 ft. north of Ellis Avenue.
, It was noted by the Acting Secretary
that the applicant had requested a continuance of this item so
that it might -be heard in conjunction with their zone case on
subject property.;
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND
SECONDED BY DUKE TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512 TO
SEPTEMBER 21, 1971, AT THE REQUEST,OF THE APPLICANT.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: "
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins, Boyle
NOES: None , r I I
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.A
ZONE CASE NO. 71=16 (Continued)
Applicant: Gladys Bealo
L To permit a change of zone from
RA Residential Agricultural District to R3 Limited Multiple
Family Residence District. The subject property is located on
the,west side of Goldenwest Street, approximately 1200 ft.
south of Talbert Avenue.
It was noted by the Acting Secretary
that a continuance had been requested on this zone case to the
meeting of -October 5, 1971. -
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND
SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-16 TO OCTOBER 5,
1971 WITH C014SENT OF THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Slates, -Duke, Kerins, Boyle
NOES: None
"ABSENT:: 'Bazil
THE MOTION -CARRIED.
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Wednesday, September 8, 1971
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-45 (Continued - Referred by the
Applicant:' Wm. C. Bray Board of Zoning Adjustments)
To permit one parking
space for every 400 sq. ft. of floor_ space in lieu of the
present 200 sq. ft.,, pursuant to Article 979.
In Conjunction With
USE PERMIT NO. 71-3 (Continued - Referred by the Board of
Applicant: Wm. C. Bray Zoning Adjustments)
To permit the construc-
tion of a commercial building in the C4 Highway Commercial
District. The subject property is located on the south side
of Adams Avenue, approximately 125 ft. west of Huntington
Avenue, extending south to Portland Street.
Vu-graphs of the
subject property were shown.
It was noted by the
Acting Secretary that revised plans had been submitted which
provides the required parking as discussed by the Commission
at the previous meeting.
to the audience.
The hearing was opened
Mr. William Bray
addressed the Commission and explained the changes he had
made in his plans, and that this parking requirements had
been met.
There was no one
present -to speak in opposition to the request.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion
followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE CONDITONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 71-45 AND USE PERMIT NO. 71-3 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The plot plan received January 19, 1971 shall be the
approved layout.
2. Huntington Street and Portland Avenue shall be dedicated
and fully; improved to City standards at the time each
parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street
trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer
and water main extensions.
3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's water system.
4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system.
S. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant_system shall be approved
by the Department of ` Publiic Works and Fire Department .
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6. The property shall participate in the local,,drain"age-;
assessment district. 4_ "• - ,
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Wednesday, September 8, 1971
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7. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and
the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the
City prior to issuance of building permits.
8. All utilities shall be installed underground.
9. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979.
10. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of
fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by
the Planning Department.
11. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping constructed
or maintained over 3 1/2 ft. high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft.
triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets
or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the inter-
section of streets.
12. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot
plan, shall be constructed within the project.
13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. Because the building area is based on outside dimensions,
the reduction of two parking spaces does not have a
detrimental effect on the plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins, Boyle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ZONE CASE NO. 71-29
Applicant: James Nowell
Change of zone from R5 Office -
Professional District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence
District. The subject property is located on the south side
of Baltimore Street, 130 ft. east of Huntington Avenue.
It was noted by the Acting Secretary
that the applicant desires a single family residence which is not
permitted in the R3 zone but perhaps the applicant would accept
an R2 zone which permits single family dwellings.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
James Nowell, applicant, addressed
the Commission stating he was not aware of the restriction on
single family construction in the R3 zone and that an R2 zone
is acceptable.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND
SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-29
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR AN R2 ZONE RATHER THAN AN R3, AS REQUESTED
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. An R2 zone more closely follows the Top -of -Pier Plan and
the present zone is not compatible with the surrounding area.
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Wednesday, September 8, 1971
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Boyle, Slates, Kerins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 71-11 - Appealed
Applicant: Stanley Fann
To permit the construc-
tion of the following: 1) a 350 seat theatre; 2) avvroxi-
mately 8200 sq. ft. of additional retail shop area; and 3) an
800 sq. ft. take-out restaurant. The subject property is
located on the northwest corner of Springdale and Warner Avenue.
The hearing was opened
to the audience.
Mr. Bob Sutake,
representing the applicant, addressed the Commission, explained
the request and stated he felt the development would greatly
enhance the general area and would be an asset to the City
as there was no similar theater in the City at present. Also,
the landscaping would enhance the area. Mr. Sutake, also
stated that the County would only give a five-year lease on
the property to be used for parking.
No one spoke in
opposition.
Commissioner Porter
questioned the legality and the problem of enforcing the
parking requirement.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion
followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO UPHOLD THE DECISION OF THE
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-11
WITH,THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
1. Development shall conform to plot plan approved on
March 24, 1971.
2. A landscape plan shall be approved by the Department of
Public Works.
3. A precise plan for driveway location along Warner Avenue
-shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and
the Planning Department.
4. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval
for Use Permit No. 68-15.
5. Elevations shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits.
6. Signs advertising the on -site uses shall be submitted to
the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval and shall
maintain continuity with the existing structures.
7. The applicant shall guarantee sufficient parking for this
shopping center per City requirements.
The City Attorney's office shall prepare the wording for this
condition to assure compliance.
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Wednesday, September 8, 1971
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle
NOES: Slates
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-44
Applicant: Wm. H. Thomas
To permit the construction of
three dwelling units on a lot having 5875 sq. ft. or 1958 sq.
ft. of lot area per unit in lieu of the required 2000 sq. ft.
of lot areas per unit. Also, to allow garages to setback 3 ft.
from the interior property line in lieu of the required 5 ft.,
and 9 ft. from the exterior side property line in lieu of the
required 10 ft. and, to allow second floor dwelling unit to
cantilever to the rear property line. The subject property
is located at the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and 14th
Street.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Mr. Thomas, applicant, addressed
the Commission and explained his request.
the hearing was closed.
No one spoke in opposition.
There being no further comment,
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES
AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
71-44 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITONS:
1. The applicant shall dedicate sufficient right-of-way to
facilitate the curb radius at the intersection of Palm
Avenue and 14th Street.
2. An additional 2 1/2 ft. of right-of-way shall be dedicated
to the City for widening the alley.
3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. It is the policy of the Planning Commission to allow an
additional unit when 3/4 of the required lot area has
been provided.
2. The use will not significantly effect the land use pattern
in this general area.
3. The reduction of lot width is caused by required street
dedication.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Boyle, Slates, Kerins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Wednesday, September 8, 1971
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-45 (Continued)
Applicant: A. C. Marion
To permit" an idle
well to be reactivated using existing equipment: The subject
property is located on the southwest corner of loth Street
and Olive Avenue in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District.
The Acting Secretary,
reviewed with the Commission action on,=a previous application
to re -activate this well.
The hearing was opened\
to the audience.
Mr. A. C. Marion,
applicant, addressed the'Commission and related some of the
background of this case.
No one spoke in
opposition.
There being no further
comment, the hearing wa"s closed.
Commission discussion
followed.
It was determined that
the Planning Commission is required to find a hardship.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 71-45, WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS THIS IS NOT THE PROPER
PROCEDURE TO REACTIVATE A WELL AS NO HARDSHIP CAN BE SHOWN.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Slates
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
A FURTHER MOTION WAS
MADE BY SLATES AND -SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO
PREPARE A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO REPLACE THE "0" ZONE ON
SUBJECT PROPERTY.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke; Kerins, Boyle, Slates
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
It.was noted by the
Commission that this Resolution off Intent was only initiated
to allow this request to be heard under the proper procedure
and that it did not mean that the outcome -of the zone change
was predetermined. •
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-47
Applicant: Ron Montgomery
To permit the
construction of an addition to an existing office building
for architectural and engineering purposes in the RA-0
Residential Agricultural District combined with oil produc-
tion. Also, to permit an extension of time for Use Variance
No. 758 which allowed said use. The subject property is
located on the south side of Garfield approximately 400 ft.
east of Goldenwest Avenue.
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Wednesday, September 8, 1971
Page No. 7
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Ron Montgomery, applicant,
addressed the Commission and explained his request.
No one spoke in opposition.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND
SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-47
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Use Variance No. 71-47 shall become null and void on
September 1, 1974.
2. Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved
to City standards.
3. All provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
with regard to off-street parking, shall be complied with.
4. The plan shall be referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustments
to establish such conditions of approval as deemed necessary.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. This use will not be detrimental to the health and welfare
of the community.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Slates
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-21 (Continued)
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 was no one to speak in
favor or in opposition to the code amendment.
hearing was closed.
There being no comment, the
Commission discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES
AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 71-21 TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Slates
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Letter from Signal Landmark regarding Use Permit No. 70-43
The Acting Secretary
read a letter received from Signal Landmark Company requesting
that they be allowed -to lower the age of the residents within
their project from 45 to 40 years.
Mr. Akerman, representing
Signal Landmark Incorporated, addressed the Commission and
explained the request._
Commission discussion
followed. f_
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
BOYLE AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO APPROVE SIGNAL LANDMARK'S
REQUEST TO LOWER THE AGE OF RESIDENTS IN THEIR PROJECT FROM
45 YEARS TO 40 YEARS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kerins,'Boyle, Porter, Duke, Higgins, Slates
NOES: None -
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The staff was directed
to prepare a resolution amending the conditions of approval
for Use Permit No. 70-43 to this effect.
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R2, R3, and R4 ZONES
The staff was instructed
to set for public hearing a code amendment to consider open
space requirements in the R2, R3, R4 zones and to establish an
administrative review procedure for all residential construction
in the town lot area.
CD - CIVIC DISTRICT SUFFIX
A resolution was adopted
pertaining to the placement of the Civic District. Suffix on
property located adjacent to a community facility.
A letter received from
K. Vance pertaining to traffic in the downtown area was received
by the Planning Commission and filed. A copy was sent to the
Traffic Engineer.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT (South of Adams Avenue, 1300 ft. west
of Newland Street)
The staff was directed
to prepare a Resolution of Intent to apply an "0" zone on
property located south of Adams Avenue, approximately 1300 ft.
west of Newland Street.
POLICY REGARDING ADOPTION OF CODE AMDENDMENTS
The following procedure
was adopted with regard to adopting code amendments:
After public hearing
by the Planning Commission, a code amendment will be transmitted
to the City Council for public hearing. After the ordinance
is prepared in final form by the City Attorney's office, the
City Attorney's office will transmit a copy of the code amendment
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to the Planning Department for review. If there are no
substantial changes, the item will be scheduled for first
reading. If there are changes, the Planning Department shall
advise the Commission and will act at their discretion.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS
AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ADOPT THE FOREGOING PROCEDURE AND
TO ADVISE THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THIS ACTION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Higgins, Duke, Boyle, Porter, Slates
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bazil
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS,
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:30 TO A STUDY SESSION SE-PTEMBERr14,
1971 :30 P.M.
Lar� A. Harlow Marcus Porter
Acting Secretary Chairman
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