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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-01MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 1. 1972 - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Slates, Porter, Bazil, Boyle, Higgins, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: The Minutes for May 2, June 6, and June 20, 1972 were accepted as transcribed. AGENnA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7495 - Extension of Time Subdivider: Signal Landmark Inc. The subject property is located southwest of the Huntington Beach boundary from Ellis Avenue, northwest to Bolsa Chica Street and north of the adopted route of Pacific Coast Freeway. The request is to allow 960 R1 lots on 392 acres. This item was continued to September 19, 1972. ZONE CASE NO. 72-24 Applicant: Dick Nerio The subject property is located on the south side of Terry Drive, 417 feet east of Beach Boulevard. The request is a change of zone from C4 highway Commercial District to R1 Single Family Residence District. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE AUGUST 153 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Porter, Bazil, Boyle, Higgins, Kerins NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 72-27 - Initiated by the Planning Commission The request is to allow a change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District - Planned Development as initiated by__ the Planning Commission. The subject property consists of approxi- mately 29 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Newland Street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO AUGUST 35, 1972• ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Porter, Higgins., Kerins, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: This is a letter from Mansion -Hall Company requesting permission to construct a 40 foot free-standing tower for private T.V. and F.M. distribution system within Tract No. 7155. This was continued from July 25, 1972. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO TABLE THIS ITEM. -1- 8/1/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Porter, Higgins, Kerins, Boyle, Bazil DOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5613 - Extension of Time (Continued 7/18/72) Subdivider: Sunbeam Homes, Inc. The subject property is located east of Bushard Street, approximately 1; 345 feet south of Yorktown Avenue. The request is to permit 26 lots on 12.14 acres of land. Mr. Gindling addressed the Commission. He indicated to the Commission that he would prepare an entirely new plot plan but that the problem for today is the two lots that he is seeking to develop. Ile informed the Commission that he is only asking about two lots with 6i„ht (8) units. Commissioner Higgins asked how l'ar alon;; are the units? Mr. Gindling presented some slides showing the foundations being done and the forms are laid. He further indicated that all properties are sold. They have deposits on all units. The staff showed some aerial slides of the subject property. Mr. Gindling further indicated that the streets were in and that recreation facilities are in. Mrs. Wallin asked the question, "How is this possible?" Mr. McFarland, Building Department, replied and indicated the initial plans called for two bedroom units and now there has been a change. Since then the map has expired and permits expired by ten (10) months. lie further indicated that there would be no need for additional reviewing if the plans are still coming in under the code. Mr. Gindling indicated that it would cost him in the neigh- borhood of $47,000 to pull out the existing forms and to regrade the property. Commissioner Kerins indicated that we are dealing with Tentative Tract No. 5613 but what is being brought up is Final Tract No. 7313. Commissioner Porter indicated that Tentative Tract No. 5613 was approved and the request before them deals with a portion thereof. He -indicated to Mr. Gindling that their company forward a letter of the bUance of the development. Commissioner Boyle indicated that this is an unfortunate situation in view of the fact that forms are laid and that he would be willing to approve the two lots in question. Commissioner Bazil indicated that he would like them to submit a patio plan on the two lots. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE, AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO CONDITIONALLY APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5613 1? 01l TITAT PORTION THAT RELATES TO FINAL TRACT NO. 7313 AND TO DENY TUT REMAINDER OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5613 WITH THE ADDED CONDITIONS THAT THE SCREENING OF THE PATIOS BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND SUBJECT TO THEIR APPROVAL. -2- 8/1/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 3 1. The tentative map received June 16, 1971, shall be the approved layout. 2. Tentative Tract Map No. 5613 shall be approved for that portion which relates to Final Tract Map No. 7313. 3. Screening of patios shall be subject to Planning Depart- ment's approval. 4. All conditions of the previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 5613 shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: ` AYES: Slates, Higgins, Kerins, Porter, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 72-22 Applicant: J. W. Klua Development Co. Inc. The subject property is located southeast corner of Talbert Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railroad. The request is a change of zone on approximately 11.5 acres of land from M1 Light Industrial District to R1 Single -Family Residential District. A representative of the Klug Development Company addressed the Commission and asked them to by-pass this item temporarily because their representative Is on his way from San Diego. ZONE CASE NO. 72-23 Applicant: Miller and Weaver The subject property is located west of Crystal Street approximately 275 feet south of Garfield Avenue. The request is a change of zone on approximately one acre of land from RA-0 Residential Agricultural combined with oil to Ml Light Industrial District. The reason given by the applicant is to permit the construction of a storage yard. Relocate Ldle equipment from the Townlot area. The chair opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE" THIS REQUEST BECAUSE IT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MASTER PLAN. Commissioner Higgins indicated that this shouldn't carry over to Goldenwest Street because of the possible scenic detriment to that street. Mrs. Wallin indicated that she would like to see more land- scaping. Mr. Harlow, Planning Department, indicated that the Board of Zoning Adjustments could consider this item if the Planning Commission would like. Commissioner Porter indicated that the chair concurred with Mrs. Wallin's suggestion to enter landscaping as part of the record ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Higgins, Kerins, Porter, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 8/l/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 4 ZONE CASE: NO. 72-25 AP]alicant: Covington Brothers The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street, except for the existing 140 ft. x 147 ft. commercial site. The request is for a change of zone on 5.04 acres of land from C2 Community Business District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The reasons given by the applicant is that he proposes to develop this property with an R3 development consisting of nineteen^four-plex homes and income development. Proposed devel- opment is compatible with the existing R3 development to the south and west of proposed site. The chair opened the public hearing. Mr. Richard Huffman addressed the Commission. He indicated that he had a slide presentation to present and thinks that the medium density zoning is best. Mr. George Kasarius addressed the Commission and indicated that they are opposed to the development and have petitions to present along with the arguments. He briefed the basic argu- ments as follows: 1. He indicated that they don't want an increase in density for the area because there are too many complexes now. 2. Schools are at the upper enrollment limit and they don't want to crowd the schools. 3. There is a need for commercial development. 4. There are too many apartments along Edinger Avenue. 5. He would like to see more commercial development. Ken Kerins, President of Home Council, addressed the Commission. He indicated that this is the only commercial property from here to the Sunset Bay area. He further stated the staff report, items 5 and 6 in particular, sum up his feelings. Mrs. Dorothy Boline addressed the Commission and asked for a definition of the term "income development" as stated on the agenda and further asked what assurance there is that there would be nineteen four-plexes and riot more. Commissioner Porter replied by saying that the developer could develop whatever the zone permits. There being no further speakers, the hearing was closed. The petition of 135 people wars entered to be part of the record. Commissioner Boyle questioned item B on the staff report and asked who did the survey. B. "A survey for commercial need within one-half mile of the subject property indicates a commercial deficit on 11.33 acres and a 2.21 deficit within one mile of subject property if R3 were developed." -J}- 8/l/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 11 1972 Page 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 72-25 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The reason as stated under a minority report which is as follows: "The applicant has indicated that a market analysis of this area indicated weaker or marginal need for additional commercial; however, the applicant has not submitted infor-_ mation to substantiate this finding." 2. The staff survey is accepted. 3. The homeowners' argument as to the increase of density and the increase of school enrollment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Higgins, Porter, Boyle NOES: Slates, Bazil THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Slates indicated if this item is appealed he would like the staff report, to be included in the transmittal to the City Council. ZONE CASE N0. 72-26 Applicant: Covington Brothers The subject property is located 200 feet east of Beach Boulevard, south of Holland Drive. The request is for a change of zone on 3.59 acres of land from R5 Office Professional District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The reason given by the applicant is to propose to develop this area into thirteen four-plex homes. The chair opened the public hearing. Mr. Richard Huffman addressed the Commission and indicated that the map is in error and there are no through -streets on Holland. He also indicated this zone change request is approved would create a buffer between the R1 and Commercial. He further indicated that the opposition would be one that would be phil- osophical (SIC) in nature. Mr. Glen Ford addressed the Commission in opposition to the four-plex development. He said this would lead to a decrease in privacy for the people in the single-family homes and would increase the school enrollment. He further indicated that the City could use commercial development in the area and that the applicant hat shown no need for -the R3 zoning. Mr. Bickley addressed the Commission and indicated that the Commission shouldn't increase the density in this area. He also indicated that no one has made note of the apartments across Beach Boulevard and that this would lead to an increase in the potential slums. There being no further speakers, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Slates indicated that the R5 at one time did permit units and further indicated that the Kinney's shoe store or facility is about 6 ft. above the grade level of subject property. Commissioner Bazil indicated that the R5 was changed because it was abused. It led to fast changing of the R5. It was further indicated that the commercial development using Holland for access is not realistic. -5- 8/1/72 PC U Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 6 Mrs. W&111.n indicated that tho February 197P rorinenrsun of the Plejviin; Commiss Lon was that to n, i ra.ln the 115 a,;: .a, hold l np zutir: . A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 72-26 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This proposal or proposed use would increase the density. 2. This is not compatible with the R1 development. 3. There is already an abundance of multi -family zoning. 4. The property can be developed as R1 or R5. 5. The February 1972 decision on the Master Plan was to retain the R5 and conditions have not changed since that date. Commissioner Porter indicated that the grade differential was similar to the project on Terry Drive. And that the property is not incapable of being; developed. Commissioner Bazil indicated that he would go along with the motion, just to leave it at this time. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, NOES: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. Higgins, Kerins, Porter It was further discussed that the Council decision puts pressure as to the proper development of this area. The Council involvement has led to a difficult decision as to the proper planning for this property. The Planning Commission unanimously indicated that the action of the City Council to go contrary to the Planning Commission zoning decision led to an increase in zone change request in this area. The Commission then moved back to Zone Case No. 72-22. ZONE CASE NO. 72-22 Applicant: J. W., Klug Development Co. Inc. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Talbert Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railroad. The request is for a change of zone on approximately 11.5 acres of land from M1 Light Industrial District to R1 Single Family Residence District. The reason given by the applicant is that he proposes a planned unit development in accordance with plans submitted with the application. The chair opened the public hearing. Mr. McNiff addressed the Commission and indicated that the taxes on the property of $450 per acre and further that the relationship of the property to the railroad tracks led to difficulty for development and that there is a school in the vicinity. Also that the property has been held under the same ownership for 58 years. Mrs. Wallin indicated that there is a school site and not a school in the vicinity. -6- 8/1/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning -Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 7 Commissioner Foyle asked the applicant what he meant by the "sphere of R1 influence". Mr. McNiff indicated that there is R1 In the immediate area, both sides of the railroad tracks were Ml. With the chance to lean toward the R1 or residential. He indicated that the sphere of R1 influence means that this is the trend. Mr. Rose addressed the Commission and explained the history of the ownership. He indicated that the school board bought a large parcel for a school site and that it would be best to develop this property residentially next to the school. He indicated that in April 1962 the school bought the property for $170,000 and that the acreage was approximately 12.59 acres. Mr. Womhoff Jr. addressed the Commission indicating that he lived in the house on the site which has at different times been used for a motorcycle riding area. He indicated that the park has not been developed except for homeowners which have graded the area for ball playing and that the school is not overcrowded. Mr. Joseph Blupridge addressed the Commission indicating that he be only repeating the previous speaker. And that he is in favor. Mr. Williams addressed the Commission and indicated that he is in favor. He further indicated that they can't have the school or the park unless they have additional residential development in the area. MY'. Jim Reddy addressed the Commission and indicated that he is in favor and that he would be repeating Mr. Womhoff's reasons. Mr. Ed Harpol addressed the Commission indicated that he owns property next to the subject property and that the property has been used for horses, dune buggies, and motorcycles and this he doesn't want. He indicated that the property can't sell as Ml and would like to see it R1. Mrs. Billy Sucatchadorian addressed the Commission and stated that she owned the sign shop in the area a,nd opposed the R1 development.on the other side of the railroad tracks. She indicated that if R1 comes in M1 will go out. She further indicates that now tt is the dust and later it will be the noise as far as complaints. There being no further speakers, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Kerins advised the audience as the Planning Commission's last action as to M1 development on Ml property. Commissioner Porter indicated that the two previous zone changes in the area led to a resolution to landbank M1 property because this would lead to a strong tax base in the future. He further indicated that the Planning Commission recognizes that M1 won't develop tomorrow but that M1 property should be saved for future development. Commissioner Bazil indicated that they have been studying the area for industrial development and that the Route 39 Freeway hearing opened by Westminster and Huntington Beach City Councils would effect this decision. Commissioner Porter indicated that relocation of freeway may lead to a bissecting of the property. -7- 8/l/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 8 Commissioner Slates indicated that the property is not good for industrial development as it is near the Central Park and that the property will not ever develop as industrial. Further that you can't predict a decision on the freeway and that the use aequest is an excellent one. Commissioner Porter asked if the property which was located on the railroad tracks and arterial highway is not good for industrial development then ghat is. Commissioner Slates indicated that the location as to trucking is not good. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 72-22 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. It would be further erosion of the tax base. 2. The 1972 Master Plan review indicated the property to be industrial. 3. The adjacent zones are industrial. 4. A change to residential zoning would lead to increase in residential zone requests. 5. Potential re-routing of the freeway may lead to an increase in industrial development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Kerins, Bazil, Boyle, Porter NOES: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Slates filed the following minority report: "A zone change application Zone Case No. 71-36 to rezone this property from M1 Light Industrial District to R2 Two Family Residence District was heard by the Planning Commission on October 1971. The Commission recommeded denial of the zone change because the land is natural for industrial use. The City Council at the November meeting sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and denied the zone change." A minority report submitted by Commissioner Slates stated that he feels this property does not have the prerequisites for industrial land. Also freeway access 1'or the subject property would be through the Central Park. CODE- AMENDMENT N0, 72-14 A proposed cede amendment to add a provision for instruction in the home for a home occupation. Said amendment shall'read as follows: "When an occupation is the type that entails instruct Lon in the home, such Instruction shall be limited to three individuals per session." The cha, i_ r opened the public hearing. There were no speakers, and the hearing was closed. A MOT 1011 WAS MAUL I;Y SLATES AND SECONDED 11Y HIGG LNS TO APPROVE CODE AME- NDMENT NO. 72-14. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Higgins, Bazil, Boyle, Kerins, Porter NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -8- 8/1/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 1095 (Continued from July 25, 1972) A resolution of the Plan- ning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California recommending to the City Council creation of tax relief provision for industrially zoned property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1095. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kerins, Higgins, Porter, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Boyle indicated that he wanted to point out the way to go. He indicated that the Commission is in a bind and can't plan because of the increased taxes. The chair directed the Staff to advise the Council to contact the Chamber of Commerce. POLE SIGN REVIEW: A used car sign at the northeast corner of Blaylock Drive and Beach Boulevard advertising MacGregor Used Cars. Mr. McFarland, building Department, indicated that the sign size and property size is in the staff report and that the applicant is in the audience. Commissioner Kerins requested that his microphone be fixed. Mr. MacGregor addressed the Commission and indicated that Compact City is the name of the business. Commissioner Kerins questioned the applicant as to the ground sign. Mr. MacGregor indicated that there would be only one stop sign and the ground sign would not be visible. Commissioner Kerins asked the applicant if he would be agreeable to a roof sign. Mr. MacGregor indicated that it would be uglier and that the building does not lend itr:elf to a roof sign. Mrs. Wallin indicated that too many signs turn people off. Commissioner Porter indicated that the word "rotating" be removed from the sign code. Mr. MacGregor indicated that he had spent over $3,000 in landscaping and now he has to sell cars. Commissioner Boyle asked if rotating signs bring in more people. Mr. Chuba indicated that they are in a detail sign analysis of studying the nature of client and business. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE SIGN AS PRESENTED AND TIE IT TO THE PLOT PLAN AND HEIGHT AS INDICATED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Boyle, Porter, Kerins, Biggins NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -9- 8/l/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 10 .SERVICE STATION SIGN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WARNER AVENUE AND NEWLAN'D STREET ADVERTISING THE STANDARD OIL STATION. This request was withdrawn because the applicant withdrew the building permit. MISCELLANEOUS AGEND RESOLUTION N0, 1096 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MR. KIRALLAIS REQUEST FOR AN ADDITION TO A NON -CONFORMING USE. THE PLOT PLAN OF JULY 26, 1972 TO BE THE APPROVED PLAN. THE APPLICANT MAY CALCULATE 10% OF THE TOTAL BUILDINGS ON -SITE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The resolution would help to beautify the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Boyle, Porter, Higgins NOES: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. The chair directed the Staff to cooperate with Mr. Taylor in developing a suffix zone for recreational trailers. Mr. Dave Eadie, Planning Department, was introduced to the Planning Commission. GARFIELD OIL OPERATION SITE, The Planning Commission requested more trees to be planted and more landscaping. The fencing was to be discussed at a Study Session. THE ABANDONMENT OF MODALE DRIVE or the redesign. This item was to be set for public hearing in con- junction with the plan. SIGN ORDINANCE Commission discussed sign ordinance In great detail and expressed concern for its effect. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: The chair directed the Staff to prepare a code amendment to eliminate rotating and flashing signs and to limit sign height to 25 ft. The chair directed the Staff to prepare a code amendment to update the "non -conforming use" provisions of the Huntingubon Beach Ordinance Code. LITTLE LEAGUE A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO TRANSMIT A LETTER TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT "VOICING CONCERN" WITH THE LITTLE LEAGUE'S AFFECT ON THE TRAFFIC SAFETY, SITE MAINTENANCE, TRASH AND PARKING. POLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Porter, Higgins, Bazil. Boyle, Slates NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Slates discussed the airport. -10- 8/l/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Page 11 THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:20 P.M. TO A STUDY SESSION TO BE HELD AUGUST 8, 1972 AT 2:00 P.M. K. A. Reynolds Secretary VAO- M. M. Porter Chairman -11- 8/1/72 PC