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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-05MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1971 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Slates, Duke, Kerins, Boyle None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: On,motion by Slates and second by Kerins, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of April 13, 20, May 25, 27, and June 27, 1971, were accepted and transcribed by the'Secretary. The Minutes of May 11, 1971 were accepted as amended and transcribed by the Secretary. J CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-44 (Continued from September 21, 1971 Applicant: Jack R. Tesler to allow the applicant time to work with the Staff on a revised plan to increase the side yard setback. Setbacks were increased to comply with the code.) To permit the construction of 3 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 area per unit. The subject property is located on the west side of 14th Steet, 100 ft. south of Palm Avenue. The Planning Director informed the Commission that the City Council has denied Code Amendment No. 71-20 which proposes to allow construction of a 3rd unit on a lot having less than the required 2000 sq. ft. per unit. COMMISSIONER DUKE: Commissioner Duke arrived at 7:35 P.M. and assumed his duties. 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 KERINS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-44 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Due to the City Council decision to deny Code Amendement 71-20 to permit this kind of request, the Planning Commission should deny such request. 2. When granting similar requests the Planning Commission had not set a precedent. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Duke,'Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: Slates, Porter ABSENT: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION. -1- 10/5/71 - PC V Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Boyle, Slates, Porter, Duke, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. Further Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO DENY WITH THE SAME REASONS AS •ON THE FIRST MOTION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Duke, Kerins NOES: Higgins, Boyle, Slates, Porter ABSENT: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-46 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. An additional 2 1/2 ft. of alley right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City to facilitate a 20 ft. wide alley. 2. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The Planning Commission has approved similar requests in the past. 2. The applicant is only 2% shy of providing the required area. 3. This is the only area of the City in which the size of the lots necessitates this type of request. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Boyle, Higgins, Slates, Porter NOES: Duke, Kerins ABSENT: Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:50 P.M. and assumed his duties. ZONE CASE NO. 71-16 (Continued from September 8, 1971 Applicant: Gladys Bealo= Paul Jones Realty A change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence. The subject property is located on the west side of Goldenwest Street, approximately 1200 ft. south of Talbert Avenue. The Staff recommended to the Planning Commission that Zone Case No. 71-16 be continued for further study. -2- 10/5/71 - PC L Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October S, 1971 Page No. 3 I The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this action was continued to the September 8th meeting to allow time for the staff to conduct studies of the land use pattern in this area if Phase III of the Huntington Central Park is not developed. Mr. Harlow pointed out that it was originally felt that a decision on the expansion of Phase III would be made sometime in the first part of October; however, the committee appointed to study the feasibility of Phase III has decided to expand their study. Therefore, a final report is not due until sometime in November. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Jones, representing the applicant, stated that he would agree to a 30 day continuance. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-16 TO NOVEMBER 2, 1971, WITH THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 (Continued from September 2, 1971 Applicant: Lydia Brooks Clements et al Wm. Lyon Development Co., Inc. A change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production 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. Douglas Haney, representing the applicant, stated that he would like to have a decision this evening. 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. 71-27 FOR AN R1 RATHER THAN R2 AS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Said R1 Zone will be controlled through the subdivision ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Higgins NOES: Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle ABSENT: None THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant requested a decision. 2. An additional land use study of Phase III of the Huntington Central Park is needed. t -3- 10/S/71 - PC Minutes: I1. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 4 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:- Duke, Kerins, Porter, Boyle NOES: Slates, Bazil, Higgins ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7547 (Continued from September 21, 1971) Applicant: Godfrey and Associates, Inc. 1 lot subdivision on 8.27 acres of land located on the west side of Newland Street 660 ft. south of Atlanta Avenue. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT N0: 71-36 (Continued from September 21, 1971) Applicant: Godfrey and Associates, Inc. To allow the construc- tion of a 105 unit planned residential development on an 8.27 acre parcel of land -in the R2 Two Family Residence District and R2-0 Two Family Residence District with oil production. Jim Palin reviewed the revised plot plan of the proposed development and the precise plan for Lochlea and Hillhead Streets. The hearing was opened to the audience on Use Permit No. 71-36, there being no comment the hearing was closed. ' Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Duke complimented Mr. Godfrey on his cooperation with the Staff and Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS'TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-36 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received October 1, 1971, and Plot Plan received October 4, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. All streets within the project shall be private streets. The design of the intersection of the private streets with the public street shall be approved by the Department of Public Niorks. 3. Lochlea lane shall be dedicated and fully improved to - City standards. The developer shall be required to termi- nate and cul-de-sac Lochlea Lane at a location as determined by the Planning Commission pursuant to the Precise Plan of Street Alignment for the area. 4. If the sewer and water facilities are to be dedicated to the City, a 10 ft. wide easement shall be dedicated to the City for access and maintenance of such sewer and water facilities. , 5. Tree planting equivalent to a 30 inch box tree per unit shall be provided. This tree shall be in addition to the normal landscaping provided within the project. A plan showing the tree planting and landscaping shall be approved by the Planning Department. There shall be special provisions and designs of the landscaping and tree planting along the westerly portion of the ;proposed development. This plan is to be approved by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. -4- 10/5/71 - PC a ;* Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 5 6. Provisions shall be made to provide facilities for storage of equipment and materials required by the association for maintenance of the project. Such area shall be shown on the plot plan prior to the issuance of building permits. 7. A plan showing the layout of the trash collection faciliites shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 8. A 6 ft. high 6 inch wide masonry wall shall be constructed around the total project. The height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches at the primary and secondary entrance into the development to facilitate visibility. 9. All standard conditions of approval of tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Bazil, Duke, Kerins, Slates, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7547 WITH THE SAME CONDITIONS AS USL PERMIT NO. 71-36. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Bazil, Duke, Kerins, Slates, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 (Continued from September 21, 1971) Applicant: Munkeyby-Cole-Agajanian-Beauchamps A change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District, R1 Single Family Residence District and RA Residential Agricultural 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 hearing was opened to the audience. Gerald Burnes, representing Covington Brothers, explained the proposal. Mr. Burnes stated that Covington Brothers are attempting to sell the R1 property to other developers as the Covington Brothers are not R1 developers. Mr. y Burns requested that the Commission at least approve an R2 zone. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 TO NOVEMBER 2, 1971 IN ORDER TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT AN ALTERNATE PLAN IN RELATION TO THE ADJACENT R1 PROPERTY AND THE STREET ALIGNMENT WITH THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT. -5- '10/5/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission' Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 6 ' ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Slates, Boyle NOES: None ` ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512 (Continued from September 21, 1971) Applicant: Covington Borthers 33 lots on 9.4 acres of land located 283 ft. east of Beach Boulevard, and 660 ft. north of Ellis Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512 TO NOVEMBER 2, 1971, SINCE IT PERTAINS TO THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IN ZONE CASE NO. 71-28. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Slates, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-32 Applicant: Herbert D. Lewin _ A change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District to M1 Light Industrial District. The subject property is located on the east side of Crystal Avenue, south of Garfield Avenue 255 ft. Commissioner Slates abstained from this item. 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 KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-32 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The proposed zone change complies with the Master Plan of Land Use. 2. It will not be contrary to City policy to rezone property within a proposed freeway right-of-way. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. ' ZONE CASE NO. 71-33 Initiated by the Planning Commission A change of zone, from R4 Multiple Family Residence District to R4-0 Multiple Family Residence District with oil production. Subject property is located at the southwest corner of loth St., and Olive Avenue. �• The hearing was opened to the audience. 1�r -6- 10/5/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 7 Mr. A. C. Marion, 18892 Main Street, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of said zone change. A video tape of the subject property was shown. the hearing was closed. One person spoke in opposition. There being no other comment Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-33 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This proposal is not the best use or zone for this area. I- 2. This zone change would be regressive as it wil-1 establish an "0" zone on property which had previously been rezoned to remove the 110" zone designation. 3. This proposal will be contrary to expressed City policy to remove the 110" zone on property not actively under oil production. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-34 Initiated by the Planning Commission A change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District to R1-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production. Subject property is south of Adams Avenue 1210 ft. west of the centerline of Newland Street. Additional Information: The Acting Secretary stated that the zoning of this property was first discussed with the Planning Commission when Zone Case 71-12, a Resolution of Intent, was heard to rezone property within Study Area "A" to conform with the Master Plan. At that time, this property was designated to be rezoned from RA-0 to R1. Removal of the 110" suffix was not an intentional action on the part of the staff nor was it an expressed desire of the Planning Commission. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Buhr, Standard Oil Company, spoke in favor. the hearing was closed. There being no other comment Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-34 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The "0" suffix was not included on Zone Case No. 71-12 due to an oversight and this will correct the situation. -7- 10/5/71 - PC e Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 8 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-38 Referred by the Board of Zoning Adjustments Applicant: Rudolph Alcala' To permit the construction of a coin -operated carwash. The subject property is located on the north side of -Adams Avenue, approximately 700 ft. west of Magnolia Street in the C2 Community Business District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Alcala, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Kerins stated that he is concerned over the location of the car wash as it relates to adjacent property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY USE PERMIT NO. 71-38 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This is not the proper location for a car wash. 2. This use would be detrimental to the general safety and welfare of persons residing in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. RECESS CALLED: The Chairman called a recess at 9:45 P.M. COMMISSION RECONVENED: The Commission reconvened at 10:00 P.M. COMMISSIONER SLATES AND BAZIL: Commissioner Slates and Bazil were excused from further participation at 10:00 P.M. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-48 Applicant: Standard Oil Company To permit an idle well to be re -activated using existing equipment. The subject property is located on the east side of Goldenwest Street approx- imately 150 ft. north of Pecan Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Buhr, representing the applicant, explained their reasons for the request. There was no one present to speak in opposition. comment the hearing was closed. There being no other 8- 10/5/71 - PC f I -- Minutes: H. B. Planning Commis on Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 9 Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-48 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Sufficient hardship was not demonstrated. 2. This is not the proper procedure to re -activate an oil well. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle i NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. G CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-49 Applicant: Standard Oil Company To permit an idle well to be re -activated using existing equipment. The subject property is located on the east side of Goldenwest Street approximately 150 ft. south of Pecan Avenue. 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 BOYLE TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-49 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Sufficient hardship was not demonstrated. 2. This is not the proper procedure to re -activate an oil well. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, -Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-51 Applicant: Richard P. Lucas To allow waiver of street dedication and improvements and to permit an existing parking lot to serve the parking requirements for a temporary use not to exceed 18 months period. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Gothard Street in the R5 Office Professional District. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Bill Wren, H. B. Company, discussed problems with drainage of subject property. hearing was closed. There being no other comment the -9- 10/5/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 10 Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-51 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Conditional Exception No. 71-S1 shall become null and void on April 5, 1973. 2. All provisions of the City Building Code and Title 19 of _the State Administrative Code shall be complied with. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant is looking for a permanent location for the church. 2. This is a good interim use on subject property. 3. The request will not be detrimental to the City. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Slates THE`MOTION CARRIED. MASTER PLAN OF STREET AND HIGHWAYS AMENDMENT NO. 71-4 Said plan proposes to: 1) Up -grade Saybrook Lane between Heil and Edinger Avenues, and Heil Avenue between Algonquin Street and Saybrook Lane from local streets to secondary highways; 2) Delete Algonquin Steet between Heil and Edinger Avenues from the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways; and 3) Relocate Talbert Avenue between Gothard and Springdale Streets to Alignment "D" as indicated in Precise Plan Amendment No. 70-7. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, made a presentation of the proposal. 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 BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF MASTER PLAN OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AMENDMENT NO. 71-4 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. -10- 10/5/71 - PC 0 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 11 CODE AMENDMENT No. 71-23 Said amendment proposes to: Repeal open space provisions in the R2, R3 and R4 Districts; renumber S. 9163.3, S. 9203.4 and S. 9233.4 et sequentia to S. 9163.5, S. 9203.5 and S. 9233.5 et sequentia, respectively. Said amendment also defines "Townlot" and "Recreation Space", and establishes the requirement of an Administrative Review Application in the R2, R3 and R4 zones that are within the Townlot. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-23 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Planning Commission received a letter from the City of Fountain Valley recommending that the 10 acres recently annexed to the City of Huntington Beach, located north of Talbert Avenue and west side of Newland St. be zoned for low density residential purposes instead of multiple dwelling or other residential zoning that would result in a high density. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE LETTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Jim Palin, Associate Planner, discussed with the Commission the size of the identification numbers on the Apple Apartment project, located on the south side of Warner Avenue and 1320 ft. west of Goldenwest Street. Mr. Palin informed the Commission that the existing numbers are approximately 4 ft. by 3 ft. The Commission reviewed the photographs as presented by Mr. Palin. It was the consensus of the Commission that the requirements of the sign ordinance be imposed as to the height of said numbers and that such numbers be removed. Commissioner Duke suggested that the Staff and the developer work together regarding the height of the numbers. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-22 (Continued from September 28, 1971) A proposed code amendment to decrease the density provisons 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. -11- 10/5/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 12 The Commission discussed the proposed amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-22 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Duke, Porter NOES: Boyle, Higgins ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-22 TO STUDY SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 1971 FOR DECISION ONLY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Duke, Porter, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION:, A Resolution of the Planning Commission adopting alternate street alignments for the area located north of Banff Lane and Cupar Lane and west of Newland Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1076. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Duke, Porter, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: UTILITIES ALONG ARTERIAL'HIGHWAYS The Commission discussed the undergrounding of utilities lines along arterial highways. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BOYLE THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS REVIEW ALL REQUESTS FOR OVERHEAD UTILITIES TO REDUCE VISUAL CLUTTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Duke, Porter, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION REGARDING INCREASE IN LOT SIZES The Commission discussed the possibility of increasing the minimum size within subdivisions to 7200 sq. ft. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE TO AVERAGE 7200 sq. ft. WITH A MINIMUM AVERAGE FRONTAGE OF 72 ft. -12- 10/5/71 - PC Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 5, 1971 Page No. 13 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: Higgins ABSENT: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. Marcus M. orter Chairman THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO OCTOBER 123, 1971, STUDY SESSION AT 3:00 P.M. K. A. Reynolds Secretary -13- 10/5/71 - PC