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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers. Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1971 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates, Higgins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: On motion by Kerins and second by Boyle, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of July 12, 1971, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7596 (Continued from October 19,-1971) Subdivider: Larwin Southern California, Inc 806 lots on 92.5 acres of land. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-42 Applicant: Larwin Southern California, Inc. To permit the construction of a townhouse development consisting of 728`residential units on 81.07 acres of land in the RA Residential Agricultural District. The subject property is located south of Garfield Avenue and east of Newland Street. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that a letter had been received from the appli- cant requesting withdrawal of Use Permit No. 71-42 and Tentative Tract Map No. 7596. Mr. Harlow also stated that the applicant had requested by telephone that Tentative Tract Map No. 7596 be continued to December 7, 1971 rather than withdrawn to allow them to evaluate the possibility of develop- ing a single family subdivision and to save the $500 filing fee previously submitted. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO GRANT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW USE PERMIT NO. 71-42. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. ' -1- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No.- 2 A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7596 TO DECEMBER 7, 1971 MEETING AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins ABSTAINED: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-16 (Continued from October 5, 1971) Applicant: Gladys Bealo 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 Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by an agent for the applicant requesting continuance of Zone Case No. 71-16 to December 7, 1971. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that the reason for the contin- uance was to allow time to resolve the question of whether expansion into Phase III of the Central Park should be pursued. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-16 TO DECEMBER 7, 1971, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 (Continued from October 5, 1971 - Hearing Applicant: Covington Brothers closed) 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. Jim Palin, Associate Planner, informed the Commission that the Covington Brothers have submitted a revised layout for Tentative Map No. 7512, incorporating six (6) R1 lots along the easterly portion of the property with the remaining area to be developed R3. Mr. Palin stated that this plan includes a street pattern from the east to provide adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation for the area. Gerald Burn; representing Covington Brothers explained the proposal. w Commission discussion followed. -2- 11-2-71 - PC f Minutes: ll. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 3 Commissioner Duke`stated that he feels this area should be developed as R1 property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This request will only result in a minor change in .boundary lines of existing zones. 2. This zone change will facilitate better tract layout and traffic circulation in the general area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Duke ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7512 (Continued from October 5, 1971) Subdivider: Covington Brothers 33 lots on 9.4 acres of land, located 283 ft. east of Beach Boulevard and 660 ft. north of Ellis Avenue. The Commission reviewed the suggested conditions. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7512 UPON THE_FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received October 29, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. All streets within the proposed subdivision shall conform to the street widths required for this type development. 3. There shall be a 6 ft. high masonry wall constructed along the north, east, south, and west property lines. 4. Vehicular access rights to the streets within the R3 area shall be dedicated to the City. S. Elevations, setbacks and architectural features of the proposed development shall be reviewed and approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. 6. All standard conditions of approval that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle NOES: Duke ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Board of Zoning Adjustments pay particular attention to setbacks in the R3 zone. -3- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-50 (Review pursuant to Condition #9 Applicant: John R. Turner of the Conditions of Approval - Continued from October 19, 1971) The Planning Commission reviewed Conditional Exception No. 70-50 pursuant to Condition #9 requiring that said application be reviewed by the Commission during the month of October 1971. Conditional Exception No. 70-50 is a request to permit a 500 ft. expansion to the existing runway at at Meadowlark Airport. Also, to allow two (2) existing trailers to be used for temporary offices and flight school. It was noted by the Commission that the applicant had not complied with condition #10 which required that the use of trailers as temporary facil- ities be terminated during October 1971 or construction shall be started and proceeding without delay on permanent structures. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REVOKE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-50; AND FURTHER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REFER THE APPLICATION BACK TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, IF THE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION IS NOT SUSPENDED OR REVOKED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Duke, Porter, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-50 (Continued from October 19, 1971) Applicant: A to Z Wrecking and Salvage To permit continued use of property for automobile wrecking and dismantling in the M1 Light Industrial District. The subject property is located on the east side of Gothard Street, 530 ft. north of Talbert Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bob Morris, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request. comment, the hearing was closed. followed. KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE NO. 71-50 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: There being no other Commission discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 1. Gothard Street shall be dedicated to City Standards. 2. Gothard Street shall be fully improved to Department of Public Works requirements. Such improvements shall include street trees, street lights, fire hydrants and water and sewer main extensions. If such improvements -4- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 5 cannot be installed, a bond shall be posted with the Department of Public Works to cover the cost and the property owner shall enter into an agreement with the city agreeing to install such improvements within two years as required by the Department -of Public Works. 3. The water system shall be maintained to Department of Public Works and Fire Department Standards. 4. Access roads shall be maintained within the wrecking yard for fire protection. Said road shall remain free and accessible and shall be approved by the Fire Department. 5. A 40 ft. front yard setback from the existing right-of-way shall be maintained. Off-street parking within said setback shall conform to new city standards. 6. Vehicles and parts shall be stored within the fenced area. 7. There shall be no stacking of vehicles. 8. Landscaping shall be installed within 6 months along the north, west and south portions of the property for screening purposes. A plan showing the location, type and size of the plant material shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Adequate irrigation facilities shall be provided. 9. The use shall conform with the requirements of the code for Motor Vehicle Storage Yards, except the requirement that a masonry wall be constructed on the interior property lines may be substituted with a suitable metal fence subject to review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on or before July 1, 1974 to insure permanence and maintenance of said fence. 10. The property shall be improved in conformance with the rendering and plot plan submitted by the property owner. Construction need not start until the property owner is requested to do so by the Planning Department in which case the plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at which time additional conditions as deemed necessary shall be imposed. 11. Conditional Exception No. 71-50 shall be subject to an Administrative Review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on or before July 1, 1980 to determine if the conditions existing at present have materially changed to the extent that a new application to the Planning Commission be required. Such Administrative Review shall be required every five (5) years thereafter. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission - Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 6 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7619 Subdivider: B. G. Williams 7 lots on 1.5 acres of land, located on the south side of Atlanta Avenue, west of Lochlea Lane in the R3 zone. The Commission reviewed the map and suggested conditions. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7619 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 7619 received October 4, 1971, shall be the approved layout. 2. Any oil equipment that may exist shall be removed and all oil wells shall be abandoned and removed according to the Division of Oil and Gas and City regulations. 3. Lochlea Lane shall be improved to centerline according to the City of Huntington Beach requirements. 4. All "Standard Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract" that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-38 Applicant: Howard Able A change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located north of Alhambra Street, 110 ft. west of Beach Boulevard. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Jones, representing the applicant, explained the request. - -There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CASE NO. 71-38 AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WITH- HOLD SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS ALL PROPERTY HELD UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP IS CONSOLIDATED AS ONE PARCEL OF LAND AND RECORDED AS SUCH IN THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE. -6- 11-2-71 - PC a Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 7 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-39 Applicant: Derby Land Co. A change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District to R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Newland Street and Talbert Avenue. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, made a presentation of the Master Plan for this area. Mr. Murphy informed the Commission that the Master Plan for this area indicates a medium density. The hearing was opened to the audience. Tom White, representing the applicant, explained the request and stated that they preferred no to have a continuance at this time. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-39 TO DECEMBER 21, 1971, TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH MASTER PLAN REVISION AND ZONE CHANGES IN STUDY AREA "B". ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-2 A proposed code amendment to amend the nonconforming use and yard provisions of S.9716 and S.9719, respectively. The intent of said code amendment is to establish conditions whereby a nonconforming use may be altered or enlarged, subject to all provisions of Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code or by Resolution of the Planning Commission. Further, to permit nonconforming buildings to be altered or enlarged when yard requirements are all that are nonconforming, subject to a Use Permit appli- cation before the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the bearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. -7- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED -BY BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT N0._71-2 TO THE_CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter,•Kerins, Duke, Boyle, = NOES: None _ ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-24 A proposed code amendment to repeal Article_913 (R1-PD5) and to clarify the yard require- - ments in residential districts -by establishing where the setbacks are to be measured from when abutting the public right-of-way. 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 BAZIL TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-24 TO -THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates,,Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-25 A proposed code amendment to renumber and amend street and highway width provisions of S.99.41.3 et sequentia._ The intent of said proposed code amendment is to increase the right-of-way width dedication provisions of the Subdivision Code. 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 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71--25 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. followed. Further disucssion -8- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 9 A MOTION WAS 14ADE BY BAZIL A^:L SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-25 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-27 A proposed code amendment to add a Beach Recreation and Development District (BRD). The intent of said district is to provide standards for reasonable public access to the coastline or shoreline, to protect the ocean beaches and to control developments at or near the ocean. The hearing was opened to the audience, there being no comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. The Commission felt that the 1000 ft. separation between access points is the maximum, and that a lesser distance is more desirable. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-27 AS AMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. SITE PLAN NO. 71-3 Applicant: Wesley A. Winston To permit on premise sale and consumption of Alcoholic beverage pursuant to S.9430.6 in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the north side of Warner Avenue 375 ft. west of Beach Boulevard. The Commission reviewed the proposal. -9- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission, Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 10 A MOTION WAS 11ADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO. 71-3. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Acting Secretary read a legal notice from the Westminster City Council regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit C-250 to permit the installation of two off -premise signs having a total sign area of 1,344 sq. ft. located at the northeasterly corner of Bolsa Avenue and Goldenwest Street. The Planning Commission reviewed the appeal and it was the consensus to support the Westminster Planning Commission's decision to deny the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING THAT THEY SUSTAIN THE WESTMINSTER PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION AND DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C-250. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: STANDARD OIL COMPANY The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by Standard Oil Company, requesting permission to allow the existing chain link fence to serve as a substitute for a perimeter wall around an oil operation site. The property is located on the west side of Edwards Street, north of the westerly extension of Garfield Avenue. The Commission reviewed the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DENY SAID REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The nature of the area is such that Edwards Street will be heavily traveled and additional landscaping with fencing will be required. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil; Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. -10- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971 Page No. 11 PROPOSED MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT TO STUDY AREA "B" Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, reviewed the areas and statistics related to proposed master plan and zone changes to Study Area "B", for the northwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Newland Street and the southeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue. It was the consensus of the Commission to review a development plan on property at the southeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue prior to a proposed resolution of intent to rezone said property commercial. DISCUSSION: Request by Board of Zoning Adjustments regarding use of exterior side yard setback in the MI -A district where adjacent to an arterial highway. Jim Palin, Associate Planner, informed the Commission of a pending item before the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Mr. Patin stated that the applicant, Mr. Lusk, proposes to group the landscaped area at the south- east corner of Graham Street and Research Street, and install a decorative block wall along the balance of Graham Street. Mr. Palin further pointed out that a 30 ft. exterior side yard setback is required with not less than 25% of such area in landscaping. Mr. Lusk, applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposal. Commissioner Kerins stated that he feels the intent of the ordinance has not been met by the applicant and that the Board of Zoning Adjustments should require more landscaping such as a planter area within the proposed wall along Graham Street. RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO. 1078 The Commission reviewed Resolution of Intent No. 1078 pertaining to the rezoining of property along 17th Street between Palm Avenue and Ocean Avenue to permit addi- tional commercial zoning. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL, RESOLUTION NO. 1078 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. RESOLUTION NO. 1077 The Commission reviewed the proposed resolution relating to block walls, parkways and sidewalks along arterial highways. -11- 11-2-71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1971- Page No. 12 - A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO INSTRUCT'THE STAFF TO PREPARE VARIOUS SKETCHES SHOWING -THE FRONTAGE ROADS AND BRING BACK TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND ADOPTION. ROLL CALL VOTE: - AYES: Bazil, Porter, -Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates; Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. - - SCAG Housing Goals Resolution The Commission received a letter from the Orange County Planning Department and a resolution of the -Orange County Board of Supervisors adopting the goals for,housing.as included in the Housing Element of the Southern California -Association of Governments. Jere Murphy, Associate Planner, informed --the Commission ---that adoption of such a resolution places an agency in better standing -to receive Federal Funds under such programs as Water and Sewer Facilities Grants and -Open Space Funding under HUD: - A MOTION WAS -MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE THAT THE STAFF PREPARE A SIMILAR RESOLUTION AND BRING BACK TO THE NOVEMBER 9, 1971 STUDY SESSION, FOR ADOPTION BY THE COMMISSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Higgins THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION NOVEMBER 9, 1971, AT 2:00 P.M.- . A. ReyAoldA Marcus M. Porter Secretary Chairman -12- 11-2-71 - PC