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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-04MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Slates, Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins None CUB SCOUTS PRESENT: Chairman Porter acknowledged the presence of Cub Scouts Pack #227. A spokesman for the group asked the Commission if it would be possible to get more playground equipment at the Springdale and Heil Park site. Commissioner Duke stated that the City will provide more playground equipment in the near future. MINUTES: On motion by Duke and second by Boyle, the Minutes of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of September 8, 28, and October 5, 1971, were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: ZONE CASE NO. 71-40 Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park A change of zone from M1-A Restricted Manufacturing District to R3-PD (15) Limited Multiple Family Residence District - Planned Development 15 units per acre. The property consists of 35 acres of land and is located on the west side of Graham Street, 130 ft. north of the centerline of Edinger Avenue. The Acting Secretary suggested to the Commission that this zone case be continued to January 18, 1972, to allow time for a subcommittee of the Commission and City Council to meet with the developer to determine a phasing program of development in the event the zone case is approved. Commissioner Duke, Bazil and Chairman Porter were appointed to serve on said subcommittee. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 71-40 TO JANUARY 18, 1972, FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-72 Applicant: George Kachickas To allow carports at zero setback in a 150 unit apartment complex. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-41 Applicant: George Kachickas To permit the construction of a 150 unit apartment complex in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District and R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located two hundred (200) ft. southof Warne_r_Avenue_, 900 ft. east of Bolsa Chica Street. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that it was the staff's recommendation that Conditional Exception No. 71-72 and Use Permit No. 71-41 be continued until after the City Council makes a final decision on,Zone Case No. 71-20, Area "L" Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that this continuance to the February 1, 1972 meeting will allow the Commission time to study alternate street alignments for the area at a Study Session. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUKE AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-72 AND USE PERMIT NO. 71-41 TO FEBRUARY 1, 1972, WITH APPLICANT'S CONSENT FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE ACTION ON ZONE CASE NO. 71-20 STUDY AREA "L" AS ORIGINALLY RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR AN R2 ZONE AT THEIR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. SITE PLAN NO. 71-5 Applicant: Robert August To permit the 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 southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue. -2- / /72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 3 The Acting Secretary suggested that the Site Plan No. 71-5 be continued to January 18, 1972 since the applicant has not submitted an application for a license to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE SITE PLAN NO. 71-5 TO JANUARY 18, 1972 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-59 Applicant: McWhorter -Gardner -McWhorter To permit the construction and operation of a boarding stable for 50 horses, expanding to 100 over a 5 year period on 4.59 acre parcel of land in the M1 Light Industrial District. The subject property is located one thousand (1000) ft. north of Talbert Avenue and east of Gothard Street. The Acting Secretary suggested that this application be continued to February 15, 1972 to allow time for the Commission to review the proposed Equestrian Ordinance. The applicant concurred with the continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-59 TO FEBRUARY 15, 1972 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON AND WITH THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-53 Applicant: Charles W. Poss mobile office trailer for -a Light Industrial District. on the west side of Nichols Avenue. To permit continued use of a period of two years in the M1 The subject property is located Street 640 f t. north of Slater The hearing was opened to the audience. James Poss, representing the applicant presented slides of existing land uses and structures in the surrounding area. Mr. Poss stated that no new development has taken place within the general area since his original approval. -3- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 4 There being no one present to speak in opposition, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Bazil stated that off -site improvements should be required even, if a permanent office building is not constructed. Commis- sioner Boyle stated that no hardship has been shown. Commissioner Kerins stated that other properties across the street were required to install off -site improvements. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DUE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-53 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant failed to demonstrate a hardship for said request. 2. Eighteen (18) months of original conditional exception was sufficient time. 3. There is an existing school located across the street and is developed with all off -site improvements. 4. The applicant failed to comply with previous conditions of approval. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazi1, Duke, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-85 - Appeal Applicant: Huntington Shorecliffs To allow an existing nonconforming sign to remain for a period of one year. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Frankfort Street and Beach Boulevard in the R5 Office -Professional District. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Shibata, attorney representing the applicant, stated that this directional sign was installed under supervision of the Building Department and to require removal is unjust and places an undue hardship on the applicant. Dr. Henry Kaufman opposed the request on grounds that this said sign is too close to residences on Frankfort Street. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -4- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 5 Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Slates stated that he feels the applicant has an economic hardship. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO SUSTAIN THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-85 AND DENY THE APPEAL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The location of the sign on the permit was improper. 2. The sign does not conform with Section 9763.1.5.2(c)3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Duke, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-60 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit the construction of 9 triplex developments (3 unit apartment) on lots, each having 5875 sq. ft. of lot area per unit in lieu of the required 2000 sq. ft. of lot area per unit in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located between Palm Avenue and Acacia Street and between 20th Street and 21st Street. Commissioner Slates informed the Commission that he would have to abstain from discussion and action on this matter. The hearing was opened to the audience. Roger Slates, 1701 Main Street offered to answer questions. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Bazil stated that he feels this will be a good development because it conforms to proposed revisions to the code. Commissioner Kerins stated that he feels the city will get less density than under the Land Use Intensity requirement. Commissioner Duke stated that the applicant has not demonstrated hardship. A -MOT -ION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-60 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall dedicate the additional 2 1/2 ft'. of right-of-way along the alley. -5- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: If. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 6 2. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City agreeing to participate in the assessment district presently under consideration for this area. 3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 4. Any oil operations shall be abandoned according to city and state requirements. 5. When reviewing the plot plan, the Board shall require additional landscaping within the patio areas. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This proposal will result in less density within this project than under the proposed Land Use Intensity system for this area. 2. It is the policy of the Commission to allow the additional unit where 3/4 of the lot area needed has been met. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Porter, Kerins NOES: Duke ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT: Commissioner Duke stated that he feels no legal ar ship has been shown as the applicant could utilize two parcels to provide more open space and a better living environment. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-61 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit the construction of 4 triplex developments (3 unit apartment) on lots, each 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 in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the west side of 19th Street and 100 ft. north of Acacia Avenue. Commissioner Slates informed the Commission that he would have to abstain from discussion and action on this matter. The hearing was opened, to the audience. Roger Slates, 1701 Main Street, addressed the Commission and offered to answer questions. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. -6- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 7 , A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-61 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall dedicate the additional 2 1/2 ft. of right-of-way along the alley. 2. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City agreeing to participate in.the assessment district presently under consideration for this area. 3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 4. Any oil operations shall be abandoned according to city and state requirements. 5. When reviewing the plot plan, the Board shall require additional landscaping within the patio areas. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This proposal will result in less density within this project than under the proposed Land Use Intensity system for this area. 2. It is the policy of the Commission to allow the additional unit where 3/4 of the lot area needed has been met. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Porter, Kerins NOES: Duke ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT: Commissioner Duke stated that he feels no legal har ship has been shown as the applicant could utilize two parcels to provide more open space and a better living environment. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-93 - Appeal Applicant: Jack Barham (Federal Sign Corporation) To permit the installation of two pole signs, 2 ft. x 10 ft. and 4 ft. x 6 ft. at an automobile sales agency in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Boulevard between Slater Avenue and Warner Avenue. Jim Palin, Associate Planner, reviewed the proposed sign structure. Video tape of the subject property was shown. The hearing was opened to the audience. -7- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 8 Jack Barham, representing the applicant, explained the proposal. Mr. Barham stated that the location is for safety to prevent motorists from backing out into traffic to change drive- ways on Beach Boulevard. There being no other comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-93 TO JANUARY 18, 1972, TO GIVE THE COMMISSIONERS A CHANCE TO REVIEW OTHER AUTO DEALERSHIPS IN THE CITY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 71-27 (Referred back to the Planning Commission Applicant: Lydia Brooks Clements by the City Council) 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 Acting Secretary suggested to the Commission that this zone case be continued to the March 7, 1971 meeting to be heard in conjunction with Master Plan, Area "B". A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO INCLUDE THIS ZONE CHANGE WITH THE MASTER PLAN, STUDY AREA "B" TO BE HEARD ON MARCH 7. 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Planning Commission received a letter su mitte y Signal Properties, Incorporated, advising the Commission that excavation and removal of fill from the westerly portion of the Bolsa property was completed in May, 1971. It was further stated that the Signal Properties do not propose to borrow additional fill until further study of this area is made. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO IivSTRUCT THE STAFF TO iVRITE A LETTER TO SIGNAL PROPERTIES TIIAT UPON COMPLETION OF TIIE STUDY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BE KEPT INFORMED OF ANY GRADING, EXCAVATION OR BORROWING FILL BEFORE IT IS DONE. ALSO THAT THE -8- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 9 STAFF IS INSTRUCTED TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ASKING THAT THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BE ADVISED OF ANY REQUESTS FOR GRADING PERMITS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNICATION: The Planning Commission received a communication from the Orange County Planning Commission regarding a proposed zone case to change the zone from C2 (SR) "General Business (Sign Restrictions)" District to the Cl (SR) "Local Business (Sign Restrictions)" located on the north side of Broadway - approximately 60 ft. southwest of Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach. The Commission reviewed the request. It was the consensus of the Commission that there was not that much difference between the existing zone and the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECEIVE SAID LETTER AND ORDER IT TO BE FILED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 1082 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Adopting Criteria to Serve as Guidelines for Landscaping Along Arterial Highways. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1082. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Kerins, Duke, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7601 - Reconsideration Applicant: Classic Development Corporation Located at the northwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Huntington Street and consists of 51 lots on 10.58 acres of land. -9- 1/4/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1972 Page No. 10 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the developer has requested the Planning Commission to reconsider their previous decision to approve the applicant's request to withdraw said map on December 21, 1971. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that upon learning that a new subdivision fee would be required for resubmittal of a map on the R1 portion of the property the developer requested reconsideration. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY DUKE TO RECONSIDER TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7601 AND CONTINUE ACTION TO THE JANUARY 18, 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Duke, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW: PERIMETER WALL LOCATION: Jim Palin, Associate Tanner, informed the Commission that Condition No. 10 of Use Permit No. 70-22 requires the Planning Commission approval of the wall design and landscaping for Tentative Tract Map No. 7155. Mr. Palin showed drawings of the proposed perimeter wall location. The Commission reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ACCEPT THE LOCATION AND DESIGN AS SHOWN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Porter, Kerins', Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Duke THE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATION: The Planning Director informed the Commission of the C ty Council's action pertaining to Planning Commission matters. COMMISSIONER KERINS: Commissioner Kerins suggested that the Planning Commission establish a policy in the Planned Residential Development ordinance to incorporate the Federal Housing Administration's requirements. It was the consensus of the Commission that the staff investigate the suggested requirements. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO JANUARY 11, 1972 STUDY SESSION AT 1:30 P.M. M. Por er A. R5yzfoldl Chairman Secretary -10- 1/4/72 - PC