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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY. MAY 16,__1972_ . REGULAR M} ETING COMM ISSTONr liS _PRE�3ENT: Razil, Porter, 1<c r•inz, lioyle, Ilif; ;ins late COMMISSIONEIN'S ABSENT: None NOI!E: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING I.S ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: The minutes of February 1, 8 and 15, 1972 were accepted as transcribed. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7742 (Continued from March 21, 1972) Subdivider: Signal Landmark. Inc. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Newland Street. The request is to allow 355 lots on 85.0± acres of land. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission of a letter received on May 10, 1972 requesting indefinite continuance of Tentative Tract No. 7742 pending submittal of a revised map. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO CONTINUE THE REQUEST INDEFINITELY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT N0. 6948 Subdivider: John D. Lusk and Son The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Bolsa Avenue and Springdale Street. The request is to allow 33 lots on 317 acres of land. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission of a letter received on May 12, 1972 requesting continuance to June 6, 1972. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM UNTIL JUNE 6, 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW N0. 71-55 (Continued from March 7, 1972) Applicant: Mrt WilligM Rader, The subject property is located at 1819 Lake Street in the R2-0 Two Family Residence District combining oil. The request Is to allow the care of five handicapped non -related persons. -1- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning; Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 2 The Acting Secretary informed the Commission of a letter received on May 16, 1972 requesting a continuance to June 20, 1972. It was noted that the State Offices have not as yet set up the administrative procedure for issuing licensing pursuant to recently adopted legislation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO REFER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-55 BACK TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR APPLICATION OF ALL CITY AND STATE LAWS WHERE APPLTCABLE. ROLL CALL, VOTE: AYE:.: Bazil, Kerins, IIIggins, Boyle, Porter, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CAR R 11 11D . CONDITIONAL 1-,XCf,'1'TION No. 71-511 [Turn March 21, I�X(2) Applicant: liobert. Ker r- The subject property is located on the east side of Blanton Street approximately 135 feet south of Prairie Drive, legally described as Tract No. 349, Block D. Lots 13 and 15. The request is to permit the boarding of eleven horses on a 16,800 square foot parcel of land in the R2 Two Family Residence District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that a recent opinion from the City Attorney's office prohibits the processing or approving of "use variances". The applicant was informed on this opinion and is withdrawing his application on this basis. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ACCEPT WITHDRAWAL OF CONDI' 10fiAL EXCI,,PTiON NO. 71-54 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Higgins, Boyle, Porter, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO, 72-6 A proposed code amendment to provide for dedication of right-of-way when properties that have the suffix -02 are abutting any highway, street or alley. Mr. Shea approached the Commission and requested a continuance of the public hearing on this item to June 6, 1972 because his company had not had the opportunity to review it. The staff concurred with this request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JUNE 6, 19'72. ROLL CALL VOTE-: : AYRS: Raul, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Iliggins, Slates N0?,.; : Norio THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-14 Applicant: Gerber Products Co. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Education Lane. The request is to permit the construction of a Childrens Center (Pre-school and Day Nursery) I'or• 100 children in the RA Residential Agricultural District. -2- 5/16/'(2 PC Minutes: Tuesday, Page 3 H. B. Planning Commission May 16, 1972 It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant requested a continuance to June 6, 1972. The Planning Commission indicated that the City Atto rneyfs office should be asked for a legal opinion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72114 TO JUNE 6, 1972 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT AND TO ALLOW TIME FOR A RESPONSE. FROM THE CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Kerins, Higgins, Porter, Boyle, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7805 (ContLnued from May 2, 1972) Subdivider: Stellrgght-Bart J1 The subject property is located north of Pearce Street 663 feet east of Bolsa Chica Street. The request is to permit twenty (20) lots on five acres of land. The Planning Commission discussed the relation- ship of an airport next to a subdivision. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DISAPPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7805 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Advised by the Airport Land -Use Commission and the Airport Commission that the subject property would be an incompatible land use at the present time with Meadowlark Airport. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Ba2i1, Kerins, Higgins, Boyle, Porter, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NQ._7850 In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 72-26 SIW§ivider: Huntington Harbour Corp. The subject property is located south of Edinger Avenue, 1000 feet westerly of Saybrook Lane. The Tentative Tract request is for one lot subdivision on 32.96 gross acres to allow 230 Townhouses. The Use Permit is to allow the construction of a Planned Residential Development consisting of 230 Townhouses and related facilities on a 32.96 gross acre parcel of land. Slides were shown of the area and the applicant had slides of the elevations. Mr. Palin presented aerial slides of the area. The chair opened public hearing and Mr. Martin Fento, President of Christianana Corporation, and Mr. Herbert McLaughlin, architect, were present to describe the development. The applicant indicated he was trying to provide a better living environment and to continue the water- front approach. He further indicated that there would be tennis courts, totlots, walkways, etc. providing a community building for 300 people. -3- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 4 :Ir. hlil;ton izayeholt indicated that he was neither in LaVOT' or uppost�d to the project. The project, requires consider- able construction. "Will the Corps. of Engineers be involved and will they be preparing an environmental impact report?" was Mr. Baychok's question. Commissioner Porter asked if we could compel the Corps. of Engineers to provide an environmental impact statement. Mr. Baychok further indicated that it would be in the applicant's own interest to seek out these statements. Mr. Harlow, Secretary Planning Commission, indicated that the Staff could write to the Corps. if the Planning Commission desires. Mr. John Wirt, Vice -President of Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association, was in opposition to the proposal. He said there would be an increase in the density and he doubts about the lagoon problem which would lead to an Increase in muddy water of the channel. Mr. Don Eggleston, Vice -President of the Home Council, indicated that they would like to have a balanced area and not to have more apartments than single family homes. There being no further speakers, the chair closed the public hearing. The chair asked the applicant what studies had been completed to date. Mr. Nichols indicated that they had studied the water and the tide gauge systems. Commissioner Kerins asked how does this plan control the water quality. Mr. Nichols indicated that they are required to have a discharge permit. Commissioner Slates indicated that the flood control district puts more polution into the bay than this project would. Commissioner Higgins indicated that he was concerned with parking and would like to see'another half car per unit required. Commissioner Boyle indicated the type of pe rs ons living here would not be raising a family and he would like to see a separation between pedestrian traffic and car traffic. Commissloner Porter would like to eliminate about nine (9) units and would like to see a revised plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. '(2-26 WITH TiIri: CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED. 1. The tentative map and precise plan received May 5, 1972 shall be the approved layout.. 2. Additional open parking spaces shall be provided in areas~ where it is determined by the Planning Departmedit that sueh parking is necessary. 3. Private street width shall be approved by the Planning Department, Fire Department, and Department of Public Works. -4- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 5 4. A bulk head shall be provided along all lots that abut the public waterway and private lagoon. 5. A detail plan, showing pedestrian circulation, shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits, grading permits or recordation of a final map. 6. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along Edinger Avenue. Said wall shall be 6 inches wide and 6 feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. Structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plan. Vista points shall be provided along the wall to permit the view of green areas within the project. 7. The architectural design of the perimeter wall and the tYpgF- and placement of street trees shall create unity and interest in the street scene. 8. The parkway along Ldinge r Avenue shall include provisions for an 8 ft. wide landscaped strip which shall conform to the plans and specifications on file in the Department of Public Works and the requirements of the Planning Commission. It is the developer's responsibility to landscape such planters and provide irrigation facilities in accordance with Department of Public Works' specifications and requirements. 9. The precise number of mooring spaces for larger boats and the distribution of such spaces shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works and Department of Harbor and Beaches. 10. There shall be no rental of boat slips to persons residing outside of this development. 11. The width of the channel and the distance between the pierhead lines shall be approved by Department of Public Works and Department of Harbor and Beaches. The intent of this condition is to provide for sufficient circulation for boats within the harbor. The construction details of the rescue ramps and location of such ramps shall be approved by the Fire Department and Department of Harbor and Beaches. 12. Approval of this map is conditioned upon a favorable report from the State Clearinghouse. In the event such report is unfavorable, the map shall be reviewed by the Planning Com- mission to add such conditions of approval as deemed necessary. 13. All applicable requirements of the Policy Statement for Planned Residential Developments adopted by the Planning Com- mission on February 8, 1972 shall be complied with. 14. All standard Conditions of Approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. 15. A revised plot plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 16. Reduction of the bulk and opening up of the area along the channel. -5- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Tuesday, May 16, Page 6 Planning Commission 1972 ? Guest parking to be increased by one parking space per unit. 18. Deletion of some of the slips along the vista. 19. Approval of the Tentative Tract and Use Permit is conditioned on the approval of the State and Federal Agencies. 20. Intersection of Edinger Avenue and Logan Street to be reviewed by and to be subject to the approval of the Public Works Dep- artment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kerins, Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATE-3 AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7850 WITH THE CONDlTlONS AS AMENDED.- 1. The tentative map and precise plan received May 5, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Additional open parking spaces shall be provided in areas where it is determined by the Planning Department that such parking is necessary. 3. Private street width shall be approved by the Planning Depart- ment, Fire Department, and Department of Public Works. 4. A bulk head shall be provided along all lots that abut the public waterway and private lagoon. 5. A detail plan, showing pedestrian circulation, shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits, grading permit:; or recordation of a final map. 6. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along Edinger Avenue. Said wall shall be 6 inches wide and 6 feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. Structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plan. Vista points shall be provided along the wall to permit the view of green areas within the project. 7. The architectural design of the perimeter wall and the type and placement of street trees shall create unity and interest in the street scene. 8. The parkway along Edinger Avenue shall include provisions for an 8 ft. wide landscaped strip which shall conform to the plans and specifications on file in the Department of Public Works and the requirements of tho Planning Commission. It is the developer's responsibility to landscape such planters and provide irrigation facilities in accordance with Department of Public Works' specifications and requirements. 9. The precise number mooring spaces for larger boats and the distribution of such spaces shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works and Department of Harbor and Beaches. 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 7 10. There shall be no rental of boat slips to persons residing outside of this development. 11. The width of the channel and the distance between the pierhead lines shall be approved by Department of Public Works and Department of Harbor and Beaches. The intent of this condition is to provide for sufficient circulation for boats within the harbor. The construction details of the rescue ramps and location of such ramps shall be approved by the Fire Department and Department of° Harbor and Beaches. 12. Approval of this map is conditioned upon a favorable report from the State Clearinghouse. In the event such report is unfavorable, the map shall be reviewed by the Planning Com- mission to add such conditions of approval as deemed necessary. 13. All applicable requirements of the Policy Statement for Planned Residential Developments adopted by the Planning Com- mission on February 8, 1972 shall be complied with. 14 - All standard Conditions of Approval for tentative tracts that, are applicable shall be complied with. 15. A revised plot plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 16.. Reduction of the bulk and opening up of the area along the channel. 17.- Guest parking to be increased by one parking space per unit. 18. Deletion of some of the slips along the vista. 19. Approval of the Tentative Tract and Use Permit is conditioned on the approval of the State and Federal Agencies. 20. Intersection of Edinger Avenue and Logan Street to be reviewed by and to be subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kerins, Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT N0, 7628 In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 72-28 Subdivider: Classic _Development Corp. The subject property is located 660 feet south,of Ellis Avenue and 660 feet east of the intersection of Beach Boulevard. The Tentative Tract requests 179 lots on 17.52 acres of land. The Use Permit request is to allow construction of a planned residential development consisting of 179 townhouses and related f'a.cilitie:: on a 15.'( gross acre parcel of land. Commtsslorier Slates Indicated fie is abstalning, in any action on this item. He then left the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The chair opened the public hearing. Mr. Nichols, the applicant, with Classic Development addressed the Commission and indicated that they have been working in the planning process of this project for one yeat. 7- 5116/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 8 Mr. Martin indicated that conditions outlined by the staff are acceptable to the developer. Mr. Harlow indicated that Archeological Research would like to have a man on the job when the grading is conducted on subject property. Mr. Joe Schimtz, a property owner of the vicinity, discussed the surrounding zoning and indicated that these units are too close together. Commissioner Bazil indicated that the developer is coming in with less than half the permitted density. Mr. Walter Plotter was concerned with the street aligmmnet and Phase Ii of the development. There being no further speakers, the chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Higgins indicated that the parking is not adequate and Phase lI is not acceptable as) laid out. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE PHASE I OF THE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7628 WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED BY THE STAFF AND S E C IAL ATTENTION BE' MADE TO CONDITION NO. 2 WHICH WAS TO BE SUBJECTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL AND CONDITION NO.4 WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL. FURTHER THAT A LETTER IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FILE FROM ARCHEO- LOGICAL RESEARCH AS TO SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS ARCHEOLOGICAL IMPORTr ANCE. y 1. The tentative map and precise plan received May 3, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Additional open parking spaces shall be provided in areas where It is determined by the Planning Department that such parking is necessary. 3. A detailed plan showing pedestrian circulation shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits, grading permits, or recordation of a final map. 4. The slope bank on the south side of Modale Drive, between Lister Lane and the east boundary of the tract, shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. Such area shall be landscaped by the developer and an irrigation facility shall be installed to Department of Public Works requirements. A sidewalk shall also be provided. 5. Provisions shall be made for recreation vehicle storage areas as approved by the Planning Commission. 6. All applicable requirements of the Policy Statement for Planned Residential Developments adopted by the Planning Commission on February 8, 1972, shall be complied with. 7. All standard conditions of approval Vor tentative tracts that are applicable shall be eomplird with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Higgins, Boyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-28 WITH SAME CONDITIONS AS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7628. THIS APPROVAL WAS FOR PHASE I ONLY. N -8- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 9 1. The tentative map and precise plan received May 3, 1972 shall be the Approved layout. 2. Additional open parking spaces shall be provided in areas where it is determined by the Planning Department that such parking is necessary. 3. A detailed plan showing pedestrian circulation shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits_ grading permits, or recordation of a final map. 4. The slope bank oh the south side of Modale Drive, between Lister Lane and the east boundary of the tract, shall be, approved by th= Department of Public Works. Such area shall be landscaped by the developer and an irrigation facility shall be installed to Department of Public Works requirements. A sidewalk shall also be provided. 5. Provisions shall be made for recreation vehicle storage areas as approved by the Planning Commission. 6. All applicable requirements of the Policy Statement for Planned Residential Developments adopted by the Planning Commission on February 3, 1972, shall be complied with. 7. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Higgins, Boyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZI1., AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO CONTINUE PHASE II ON THIS DEVELOPMENT TO THE AUGUST 155 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Ke r•Ins, Higg Lns, Porter, Boyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. TEN'rATIVE-'MQ'1' No. Va�7 In Conjunction With U5E PERMIT' NO. 72--20 Subdivider: Lincoln_Pro erty company The subject property is located on the northwest side of the intersection of Algonquin Street and Boardwalk Drive. The Tentative Tract revest is to allow one lot planned residential development on 10.067f, acres or land. The Use Permit request Is to allow the construction of 119 L wnhouses and related ameritt Les and facilities in the R3 Limited Mull. Lple I-'arnLly liesidence District and C4 Highway Commercial District (R3 zorie pending), It was ind Lcated that there was difficulty in achieving compatiblity of the apartment complex in the planned residential development. Slides were shown of the property. -9- 5/16/t2 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 10 Public hearing was opened by the chair. Mr. Lewis I.eets, architect., prepared the elevations and renderings and indicated that there were 11.2 units per acre which is less than half the permitted number of units. He indicated that the same landscape architect that designed the Harbour Lights land- scaping would be doing this project. Mr. Don Eggleston stated opposition to several aspects of this project but not to the project itself. He would like to eliminate Pickwick Street which would bring traffic from the project by the school. He would like to see a ban against any TV antenna. There being no further speakers, the Chair closed the public hearing. Mr. Hartge indicated that Pickwick Street is serving existing units. There was considerable discussion as to the separation of both facilities, a planned residential development and the apartment. Separation of open space and also the possibility of incorporatLng a two foot high wall separator. Mr. Reynolds, Planning DLrector, Indicated the Council did not consider the blending of these two projects. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO DENY USE PERMIT NO. 72-20 BECAUSE OF THE INCOMPATIBILITY PROPOSED AND PHASE II ENCROACHES INTO THE APARTMENT COMPLEX AND DOES NOT RELATE TO R3. The Commission had some discussion and the motion and second were withdrawn. Commissioner Higgins felt that the use was wrong and Commissioner Boyle indicated that they should go ahead to the Council to get a decision at that level. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO REINSTATE THE PREVIOUS MOTION FOR USE PERMLT NO. 72-20 AND FURTHER NOTED THE INCOMPATIBILITY AND THAT THE COUNCIL IMPOSED THE CONDITION THAT HAS CREATED THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE COUNCIL SHOULD RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Higgins, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Bazil ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DENY TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7837 FOR THE SAME REASONS AS USE PERMIT NO. 72-20. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. 'I'RU TAT C ,, 'TRACT NO. '(I{21 (Extension or Time) 1A,d viler; GreeribIl1 Dclv_eloyMent Cg. The subject property is located at the southwesterly corner of Goldenwest Street and Clay Avenue. The request is to allow 144 lots on 36.7 acres of land. Commissioner Higgins indicated he was abstaining in.any action on this item. -10- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 11 The Commission reviewed the regraest. A MOTION WAS MADE 13Y HAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTA`1'IVE TRACT NO. 7421 WITH THE ORIGINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Boyle, Kerins, Basil NOES: None -ABSTAIN: Higgins ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-59 (Continued from March 21, 1972) Ay2] innt, : _McWht g rte r- £dne r-Mg o rte r The subject property is located 1000 feet north of Talbert Avenue and east of Gothard Street. The request is to permit the construction AAd operation of a boarding stable for 50 horses, expanding to 100 over a five year period on 4.59 sere parcel of land in the M1 Light Industrial District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that a recent opinion from the City Attorney's office prohibits the processing or approving of "use variances". The applicant was informed of this opinion and Xs withdrawing his application on this basis. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL ON THE CONDITION THAT THE APPLICANT SUBMIT A LETTER TO THAT EFFECT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Boyle, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. D. Porter, Bazil, Higgins CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION N0. 72-13 AnelicantL. World_Hgadigrgfte. Inc. The subject property is located on the east side of' Gothard Street approximately 820 feet south of Slater Avenue. The request is to permit retail sales of on -site manufactured hobby products in the Ml-CD Light Industrial District Civic District Suffix. The chair opened the public hearing. Ron Martin, the architect, indicated that the construction would be of concrete block with a stucco finish. He made a note that the parking for the offices would be different than for the industrial use. There being no further r comments, the hearing was closed. 0; was Indicated thal then hardship was based, in fact, An that there to no zone that pennits a "use -combination" and that they are not changing the M use but: only adding a percentage of commercial to an Industrial. A MOTION -WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-13 WITH CONDITIONS AS AMENDED AND REFER THIS ITEM TO,BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. -11- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commisst n Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 12 1. The plot plan received April 5, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Gothard Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said 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. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. The property shall participate in the .local drainage assess- ment district. 7. Soil reports a,3 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 9'79. 10. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 11. Retail sales shall be conducted only in the front portion of the building and not to exceed 25% of the total volume of the business which takes place on the premises. 12. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Higgins, Bazil, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. , MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA: RESOLUTION NO, 1092 A resolution of the City Planning Commission requesting that a Transportation Committee be established to implement a comprehensive study and creation of a transportation system with the City of Huntington Beach. Commissioner Higgins indicated that "we are becoming greatly overwhelmed with projects of great urgency". Commissioner Porter indicated that the administrative staff would be involved with transportation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1092 AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION BY CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALt,, %0'JY:: AYES: Porter, 1Iigg ins , Kerins, Baz 11, I;oyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. =12- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Page 13 CODE AMENDMENT N0. 72-9 (Continued from May 2, 1972) This code amendment is proposed to clarify the provisions of 5.9685.2 and S.9685.3 by specifically stating that redrilling may be conducted on an oil operation site. The code permits redrilling; however, because the definition nection of the code distinguished between drilling and redrilling, the staff initiated this amendment for clarification. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KLR INS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO SET THIS CODE AMENDMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Kerins, Porter, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. LETTER FROM OSCAR TAYLOR This is in reference to a proposed development on property between 9th and loth Streets on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway. Mr. Taylor had indicated that a condominium is the most feasible development for that property. Mr. Harlow, Secretary of the Planning Commission, indicate that there Is no height limit and that condominiums are not permitted He further indicated that there are four ways to permit such a use in the C3. 1. To amend the C3 zoning to permit high-rise density. 2. To rezone the property to F4 and amend the R4 to allow condo- miniums. 3. By special use permit. 4. By specific plan. Commissioner Bazil Indicated that we should have C3 to permit condominiums since the C3 is only in the Townlot area. Mr. Taylor indicated that he had been talking with the City for four months and that he further stated that the median strip on Coast Highway prohibits access into 9th or loth Streets. The property is 250 feet long and the buildings is proposed to be 96 feet wide. There would be 63 units and 16 stores. Commissioner Kerins indicated chat the use is feasible and that it is a legimate use. Commissioner Porter indicated that there would be 25% of the rooms in kitchens and that they should put an R use within the C3 zoning. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO DIRECT THE; STAFF TO DRAFT A COP1; AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TH CS TYPE OF U,3E IN THE: C3 ZONE. A DENSITY LN THE C3 'WHICIi WOULD BE CONDOMtNLUMS AND APARTMENTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Higgins, Bazil, Boyle j Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. -13- 5/16/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday., May 16, 1972 Page 14 .LETT,ER FROM THOMAS UNJAMIN This is in regard to a proposal to reduce the height of the wall to be constructed along the south boundary of Irby Park to 4 ft. 6 in. and to -permit a gate connecting his property to the park. Comment: The Standard Conditions of Approval require the developer to construct a six (6) ft. high wall at this location and the Planning Commission is the only body that can modify this require- ment. The request was reviewed by the Recreation and Park Commission on May loth and approval was recommended. A MOTION"WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A 4 FT. 6 IN. HIGH WALL WITH A GATE CONNECTING THE PROPERTY TO THE PARK. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, Kerins, Higgins, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. TTER FROM GARED N. SMITH This letter is a request to amend the R5 zone to allow Travel Trailer Parks. Comment: The Planning Commission has discussed the possibltty of establishing a suffix district to permit travel trailer parks. This suffix district could be combined with an MH zone or any other appropriate zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO RECEIVE AND FILE THIS LETTER FROM MR. GARED N. SMITH AND TO PLACE IT ON THE DOCKET FOR 1973 ITEMS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYESf Bazil, Boyle, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. Kerins, Higgins, Porter LET'rER FROM DANIEL L. RQYCE This letter is a request to permit planned resLdentLal do velopment in the R4 zone. Comment: Planned residential developments were not permitted in the: R4 zone when the ordinance regulating planned residential developments was adopted. This was done because it was felt that the R4 zone would only be u,ed in the Tofrnlot area. The staff feels that a code amendrlent to permit planned residential developments in the R4 zone is reasonable and could be adopted with relatively little effort. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO DECEIVE AND FILE THIS LETTETi Ole` DANIEL L. ROYCE AND TO PLACE IT 01+ 'I 11E. DOCKET VOR 1973 ITEMS. EOLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates TqE MOTION CARRIED. Kerins, Higgins, Porter The Commission briefly discussed the S&S HUD project. -14- 5/16/72 Pc Minutes: H. B. Planning CommLssion Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Pa -e 15 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO AD,1011RN TO A STUDY SESS 101d ON JUNK, 23, 1972 AT 7: 00 P.M. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, Kerins, Higgins, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINE&I, THE MEETING ADJOJRNED AT 12:10 A.M. \JL JL( K. A. Reynolds Marcus M. Porter Secretary Chairman -1- 51161T2 PC