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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-160 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1971 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins �r v COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:, Slates, porter, Kerins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: SITE PLAN NO. 71-4 Applicant: Bill Martini To permit on -sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in C4 zone pursuant to S.9430.6 and S.9472.1. The subject property is approximately 160 f t. southwest from centerline of Banning on the west side of Bushard. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant had requested withdrawal of this application and a refund of fee. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED -BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAWSITE PLAN NO. 71-4. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DENY THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR REFUND OF FEE FOR THE REASON: 1. The application has been processed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-40 , Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park A change of zone from M1-!1 Restricted Manufacturing District to R3-PD (15) Limited Multiple Family Residence District - Planned Development 15 units per acre. (The ordinance permitting planned development, 15 units per acre will be effective November 4, 1971). The subject property is located on the west side of Graham Street, 130 ft. north of the centerline of Edinger Avenue. -1- 11/16/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 2 It was noted by the Acting Secretary that this application proposes to rezone the entire parcel R3 without developing the property according to the phasing program as agreed to with the City Council. Because of this, the developer has scheduled a meeting with the City Council and has requested the Council to enter into a new agreement that would supersede the previous agreement. This matter should be heard by the City Council at their December 6, 1971 meeting. Because of this, the applicant has requested a continuance to December 7, 1971 so that the Planning Commission could have the benefit of the action taken by the City Council on their proposal. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS, ZONE CASE NO. 71-40 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 7, 1971 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4806 Subdivider: Helen Investment Company 18 lots on 3.92 acres. The subject property is located north of Yorktown Avenue, 660 f t. west of Brookhurst Street. Vu-graphs were shown of the subject property. There was no one present to speak for or in opposition to the subject request. t The Planning Commission reviewed the suggested conditions of approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO.4806 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received October 21, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. The 15 ft. drainage easement shall be provided along the` west line of Lot 4, 5, and 6. 3. The design of the block wall along Yorktown Avenue shall be approved by the Department of -Public Works and Planning Department. 4. Planter areas shall be provided along Yorktown Avenue. Such area shall be constructed and landscaped by the developer to Department of Public Works and Planning Department requirements. S. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. -2- 11/16/71 - PC n 0 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7639 Subdivider: McKeon Construction Company 2 lots with 176 units on 10.54 acres. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO..71-50 Applicant: McKeon Construction Company To allow the construction of a 176 unit Planned Residential Development on an 11 acre parcel of land in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the north side of Heil Avenue and 410 ft. east of Algonquin Street. The applications were heard in conjunction and the hearing was opened to the audience on Use Permit No. 71-50. Mr. Bauer, architect, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. He discussed the recreational areas and traffic pattern within the development. Renderings were shown of the proposed units facing on Heil Avenue. Mr. Darrell Boyer, McKeon Construction Company, addressed the Commission. Mr. Boyer was asked about private patios and tot lots. Mr. Boyer informed the Commission that the present plan did not provide for private patios or tot lots but stated they did plan to provide recreational facilities. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Bazil stated that there should be several tot lots within the project. Commissioner Higgins stated concern over the lack of private patios. Commission discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7639 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received on October 15, 1971 and the plot plan received November 8, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. The flood control channel shall be fenced with a 6 ft. high masonry wall. Such wall shall be constructed to`City standards. 'A substitute plan incorporating landscaping and a chain link fence may be used to satisfy this requirement subject to approval of the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. -3- 11/16/71 - PC _Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 19,71 Page No. 4 3. All former oil operations shall meet present abandonment standards of the Huntington -Beach Oil Code. 4. If the project is developed in increments, a plan showing sufficient vehicular circulation shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval. S . A curved curb .w_ ith a:. -minimum radius ofi: 40 f t .- sha11 _be } provided where dead-end driveways exceed 150 ft. in-" -• length. A_plan~depicting the manner in -which this improvement will be installed shall be submitted to the -Planning_ Department_-.for_approval: 6. All streets within the project shall be private streets. 7. A 6 ft.Jhigh separation wall _1fdll_be_pr6vided between - this project -and the, -property to the east and west. 8. The conditions, covenants and restrictions shall contain a clause limiting the total number of votes -allocated -to rental units ,to fifty - (SO o ) percent _of the , total vote _of the association. - - 9. Tree planting shall be equivalent -to one 30 inch box tree per unit. A landscape plan for the total complex shall be approved by the Planning Department and -Street Tree Superintendent, 10.. Provisions shall be made to provide facilities for storing equipment and materials' -required by the association for maintenance of the project. Such areas shall be shown on the plot plan prior to ,issuance of building permits. 11. Trash collection areas shall be designed so as to eliminate visual and noise intrusion on adjacent properties. 12. A complete plan of landscaping, screening, recreational facilities and trash pickup shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior --to issuance of building permits. 13. Elevations of the units to be constructed within the project shall be -submitted -to the Planning -Commission for approval prior to issuance of building permits. 14. All applicable.provisions of Code Amendment No. 71-22 pertaining to -standards for planned residential developments shall be complied -with. 15. The landscape plan shall include tot lots and private patios. _ 16. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied -with. ROLL CALL VOTE: _ AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, -Porter, Kerins_ THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 3i/16/71 - PC 4 F • { Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-50 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received on October 15, 1971 and the plot plan received November 8, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. The flood control channel shall be fenced with a 6 ft. high masonry wall. Such wall shall be constructed to City standards. A substitute plan incorporating landscaping and a chain link fence may be used to satisfy this requirement subject to approval of the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 3. All former oil operations shall meet present abandonment standards of the Huntington Beach Oil Code. 4. If the project is developed in increments, a plan showing sufficient vehicular circulation shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for approval. 5. A curved curb with a minimum radius of 40 ft. shall be provided where dead-end driveways exceed 150 ft. in length. A plan depicting the manner in which this improvement will be installed shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 6. All streets within the project shall be private streets.- 7. A 6 ft. high separation wall shall be provided between this project and the property to the east and west. 8. The conditions, covenants and restrictions shall contain a clause limiting the total number of votes allocated to rental units to fifty (50%) percent of the total vote of the association. 9. Tree planting shall be equivalent to one 30 inch box tree per unit. A landscape plan for the total complex shall be approved by the Planning Department and Street Tree Superintendent. 10. Provisions shall be made to provide facilities for storing equipment and materials required by the association for maintenance of the project. Such areas shall be shown on the plot plan prior to issuance of building permits. 11. Trash collection areas shall be designed so as to eliminate visual and noise intrusion on adjacent properties. 12. A complete plan of landscaping, screening, recreational facilities and trash pickup shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to issuance of building permits. 13. Elevations of the units to be constructed within the project shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval prior to issuance of building permits. -5- 11/16/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 6 14. All applicable provisions of Code Amendment No. 71-22 pertaining to standards for planned residential developments shall be complied with. 15. The landscape plan shall include tot lots and private patios. 16. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be -complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: _ AYES: Bazil, Boyle, Higgins NOES: Duke _ ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. _ Y A -FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-50 TO -THE NOVEMBER 23, 1971,_STUDY SESSION, FOR DECISION ONLY TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE DEVELOPER TO -SUBMIT REVISED PLANS INCLUDING TOT LOTS AND PRIVATE PATIOS AND A TENTATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 Applicant: Munkeby- Cole-Agajanian-Beauchamps A change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District, R1 Single Family Residence District and RA Residential Agricultural District to R1 Single Family Residence District, R2 Two Family Residence District and-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. Vu-graphs were shown of the subject property. The'hearing was opened to the audience. Gerald Burns, representing the applicant, addressed the Planning Commission and offered to answer any questions they might have. Commissioner Duke asked whether Lots 7 and 8 might be zoned R1. t David Sisco, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition from the standpoint of increased traffic. It was noted by Commissioner Bazil that this rezone was in accordance with a precise plan of streets for the area. -6- 11/16/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 7 Mr. Logan, nearby property owner, submitted a petition signed by adjacent property owners who are against the rezoning. Mr. Tugwell, Mel Elliott, Mr._Buder, and Mr. Snap_, property owners, spoke in opposition to multiple zoning and requested that the Planning Commission rezone subject property. Mrs. Elder, adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of the tract. Don Corcker stated his preference for an Rl development and that he would like to see Lots 7 and 8 as R1. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Higgins felt Lots 7 and 8 should be R1 so that R1 faced R1. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-28 TO DECEMBER 7, 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE DEVELOPER TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT STATING THEIR PRECISE PLANS OF DEVELOPMENT. ALSO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RETAINED THE OPTION WHETHER TO REOPEN PUBLIC HEARING AT THAT TIME. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-52 Applicant: Margaret Burleycamp To permit continued use of a restaurant in the RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Crystal Avenue and Clay Street. Vu-graphs and video were shown of the subject property. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Iiinkel, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the request, asking for a 5 year continuation of this use. -7- 11/16/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 8 Mel Elliott, addressed the Commission stating this was a restaurant the oil field workers enjoyed patronizing and would like to see the use continued. - There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. ' A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-52 UPON THE CONDITION THAT SUCH USE -SHALL BE -NULL AND VOID ON JANUARY 1,-1977, FOR THE REASONS: 1. This use is not detrimental to the community. Z. The oil field workers have expressed a -desire to have the use continued. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: 'Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Duke` NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, read a letter addressed to the Planning Commission from Frank M. Doyle regarding the rezoning of his property at the southeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECEIVE AND FILE SUBJECT LETTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. Memo from Commissioner Boyle regarding Planning Commission policy concerning the granting of a continuance on the following requests: 1. Planning Commissioner's request. 2. Planning Department's request. 3. Developer's request before or during a meeting of the Planning Commission. 4. Citizen/citizen group's request -before or,during a meeting of the Planning Commission. Commission discussion followed. -8- 11/16/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 16, 1971 Page No. 9 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Duke NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Porter, Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Bazil asked if any progress had been made on implementing the trial parking court on 13th Street. The Acting Secretary advised Mr. Bazil that letters were sent to property owners advising them of the plan and that 16th Street would also be included. Commissioner Duke felt a firm schedule should be made for commissioner to attend the Council meetings. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, reported actions taken at the City Council Meeting of the 15 th of November. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON NOVEMBER 23, 1971, AT 2:00 P.M. " - "/z ': ", -.' P e 2 Kenneth A. Reynolds Secretary Henry H. Duke Vice Chairman -9- 11/16/71 - PC