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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-06MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 1972 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Slates, Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins, Wallin COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kerins COMMISSIONER WALLIN: Mrs. Katerine Wallin was sworn in as new Commissioner by Paul Jones, City Clerk. MINUTES: The minutes of July 25, 1972 and August 8, 1972 were accepted as transcribed and mailed by the Secretary. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7930 Subdivider: „William Rouseav The request is to allow eighteen lots on 3.38 acres of land located 315 feet east of Beach Boulevard, south of Terry Drive. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that subject property is presently zoned C4; however, -a zone change application has been submitted to rezone the property Rl. Mr. Harlow pointed out that this zone change has been heard by the Commission and recommended for approval to the City Council. Also, a master plan to redesignate this property for low density was approved. It was noted that the City Council will consider said zone change and master plan amendment on September 18, 1972. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that the engineer for the developer has been advised of the hearing by the City Council and has submitted a letter agreeing to a continuance of Tentative Tract Map No. 7930 to September 19, 1972. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7930 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 1972 MEETING FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Boyle, Higgins, Porter, Bazil, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 7949 Subdivider: Covington Brothers The request is to allow thirteen lots on 3.6 acres. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7950 ,giibQ1vider: Covington Brothers The request is to allow nineteen lots on 5 acres of land. The subject property is located 250 feet east of Beach Boulevard and south of Holland Drive. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the City Council at a recent meeting denied Zone Case No. 72-25 and Zone Case No. 72-26, a proposal to rezone the two separate properties from C2 and R5 to R3. Mr. Harlow stated that inasmuch as these tentative maps are inconsistent with the existing zoning, the _ applicant has requested withdrawal of Tentative Tract Map 96. `9�+9 and Tentative Tract -map No. 7950. -1- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 2 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO GRANT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7949 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7950 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Higgins, Bazil, Boyle, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7888 Subdivider: Classic Development Corp. _ __ The request is to _4llow_83 _lots on 15.96 acres of land rtlocated east of the Southern Pacific Railroad, north of Taylor Avenue and west of Huntington Street. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that the engineer for the developer has requested a continuance of Tentative Tract Map No. 7888 to September 19th to allow time for the City Council to act on Zone Case No. 72-21 pertaining to subject property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED $Y SLATES TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7888 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 1972 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Boyle, Slates, Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Ke rins THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 72-28 Applicant: Signal Oil and Gas Co. The request is for a change of zone from C3-0 General Business District combined with oil production to C3-01 General Business District combined with oil production. The subject property is located on the northwesterly side of Pacific Coast Highway and 20th Street. The Acting Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant re nesting a continuance of Zone Case No. 72-28 to October 1 , 1972. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 72-28 TO OCTOBER 17, 1972, AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. $OLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Boyle, Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7899 Subdivider: Godfrey and Associates in Conjunction With USE PERMIT N0. 72-35 AD21icant: Godfrey arrd Associates The tentative tract request is to allow 50 lots on 4,75 acres of land. The use permit request is to allow the con- struction of a planned unit development consLsting of 50 units and related facilities. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Lochlea Lane and Jenny Drive in the R2 District. -2- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 3 The hearing was opened to the audience on Use Permit No. 72-35. Vu-graphs were shown of subject property. Art Sullivan, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained that a number of revisions have been made to the layout to accommodate the R1 development to the south. Fred Ward, representing Tideland Homeowners Association, requested that the Planning Commission consider additional landscaping along the south property line; relocation of the trash area at the southeast corner; and an eight foot high separation wall along the south property line. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-35 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received August 25, 1972 and Precise Plan received August 25th shall be the approved layout. 2. Fencing material around all patios fronting onto Lochlea Lane shall be approved by the Planning Department. 3. Trees shall be provided within the development equivalent to one 30 inch box tree per unit. Subject plan shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 4. CC&R1s to contain provisions to restrict boats and trailers from being stored within the development. 5. Private street section shall comply with the Department of Public Works requirements. 6. A lighting system shall be installed on all private streets, walkways and common areas. Such lighting systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 7. A detailed plan of pedestrian vehicular circulation shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of building permits, grading permits, or recordation of a final map. 8. The building elevation shall comply with the plans presented to the Planning Commission for review at the September 6, 1972 meeting. 9. The street trees and on -site landscaping plan shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 10. All applicable requirements of the Policy Statement adopted by the Planning Commission on February 81 1972, shall be complied with except as otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. 11. The total number of votes allocated to rental units in the Homeowners Association shall not exceed 49% of the total vote of the Association. -3- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 4 12. A decorative 8 ft. masonry wall shall be constructed along the south property line where conterminous with R1 lots. A decorative 6 ft. masonry wall shall be constructed at all other locations. 13. The cul-de-sac constructed on Cupar Lane shall be subject to Department of Public Works approval. 14. Developers shall work with staff in an endeavor to relocate the trash areaa within the development. 15. The fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Planning and engineering caluclations for such system shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 16. The sewer, Jater and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. Such systems shall be located within the streets, alleys or drives. A 5 ft. wide' exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 17. All standard conditions of approval for Tentative Maps that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Boyle, Higgins, Bazil, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7899 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The Tentative Map received August 25, 1972 and Precise Plan received August 25th shall be the approved layout. 2. Fencing material around all patios fronting onto Lochlea Lane shall be approved by the Planning Department. 3. Trees shall be provided within the development equivalent to one 30 inch box tree per unit. Subject plan shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 4. CC&R's to contain provisions to restrict boats and trailers from being stored within the development. 5. Private street section shall comply with the Department of Public Works requirements. 6. A lighting system shall be installed on all private streets, walkways and common areas. Such lighting systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 7. A detailed plan of pedestrian vehicular circulation shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of building permits, grading permits, or recordation of a final map. 8. The building elevation shall comply with the plans presented to the Planning Commission for review at the September 6, 19'72 meeting. -4- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 5 9. The street trees and on -site landscaping plan shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. 10. All applicable requirements of the Policy Statement adopted by the Planning Commission on February 8, 19'T2, shall be complied with except as otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. 11. The total number of votes allocated to rental units in the Homeowners Association shall not exceed 49Y of the total vote of the Association. 12. A decorative 8 ft. masonry wall shall be constructed along the south property line where conterminous with R1 lots. A decorative 6 ft. masonry wall shall be constructed at all other locations. 13. The cul-de-sac constructed on Cupar Lane shall be subject to Department of Public Works approval. 14. Developers shall work with staff in,an endeavor to relocate the trash areas within the development. 15. The fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Planning and engineering calculations for such system shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 16. The sewer, water and fire Hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. Such systems shall be located within the streets, alleys or drives. A 5 ft. wide exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 17. All standard conditions of approval for Tentative Maps that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8000 Subdivider: Lawrence Rink In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 72-46 Applicant: Lawrence Rink The tentative tract request is to allow 75 units on 5.003 acres of land. The use permit is to allow the construction of a Planned Residential Development in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. The subject property is located at the southeast Conner of Algonquin Street and Pearce Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience. Richard Tom, architect rep resenting the developer, explained the project and answered questJons. Mr. Bruce Gilrecht opposed the Planned Residential Development. Mr. Gilrecht pointed out that the traffic will be increased and schools will be overcrowded if this project is allowed to be constructed. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -5- 9/6/72 PC E Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 6 Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Bazil stated that'. the Commission does not have a legal right to deny this proposal as subject property is properly zoned. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-46 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received July 31, 1972 and the precise plan received August 25, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. The driveway adjacent to the parking structure shall have a minimum width of 40 ft. per city requirements. 3. The driveway parallel to the south property line shall be widened to 33 ft. opposite the three two -bedroom units closest to the east property line. 4. Trees shall be provided with the alley between the units. The type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. 5. The street trees and on -site tree requirements shall be determined by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. The developer shall contact the Planning Department prior to preparation of a landscape plan to determine this requirement. 6. Private street structural section shall comply with the Department of Public Works requirements. 7. The total number of votes allocated to rental units in the homeowners association shall not exceed 49% of the total votes of the association. 8. On -site trees equivalent to one 30 inch box tree for each residential unit shall be provided. Additional trees and shrubs shall be planted to provide a well-balanced land- scape plan. For the purpose of this requirement, the equivalent to a 30 inch box tree shall be of specimen material as approved by the Planning Department. 9. The fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Plans and engineering calculations for such system shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 10. Sewer, water and fire hydrant :system shall be designed to City standards and such system shall be located within the streets, alleys or drives. A 5 ft. wide exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 11. The parkway width may be reduced to a minimum 5 ft. on Algonquin Street to provide for additional landscaping. 12. A 42 inch decorative fence of materials compatible with existing fence shall be constructed adjacent to parking areas that side onto Algonquin Street. 13. Two parking spaces shall be removed along south side of the most southern driveway to accomodate additional landscaping. -6- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 7 14. Provision shall be contained within CC&R's and Association rules to prohibit storage of boats and trailers within the development. 15. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates; Bazil, Boyle, Higgins, Porter NOES: Wallin ABSENT: Kerins THE, MOTION CARRIED. I� A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8000 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS AMENDED. 1. The tentative map received July 31, 1972 and the precise plan received August 25, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. The driveway adjacent to the parking structure shall have a minimum width of 40 ft. per city requirements. 3. The driveway parallel to the south property line shall be widened to 33 ft. opposite the three two -bedroom units closest to the east property line. 4. Trees shall be provided with the alley between the units. The type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Planning Department and Department and Department of Public Works. 5. The street trees and on -site tree requirements shall be determined by the Planning Department and Department of Pub 1 is Works. The developer shall contact the Planning Department prior to preparation of a landscape plan to determine this requirement. 6. Private street structural section shall comply with the Department of Public Works requirements. 7. The total number of votes allocated to rental units in the homeowners association shall not exceed 49% of the total votes of the association. 8. on -site trees equivalent to one 30 inch box tree for each residential unit shall be provided. Additional trees and shrubs shall be planted to provide a well-balanced land- scape plan. For the purpose of this requirement, the equivalent to a 30 inch box tree shall be of specimen material as approved by the Planning Department. 9. The fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Plans and engineering calculations for such system shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 10. ;owe r, water and fire hydrant oystem shall be designed to City standards and such system shall be located within the streets, alleys or drGves. A 5 ft. wide exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 11. The parkway width may be reduced to a minimum 5 ft. on Algonquin Street to provide for additional landscaping. 7~ 916172 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 8 12. A 42 inch decorative fence of materials compatible with existing fence shall be constructed adjacent to parking areas that side onto Algonquin Street. 13. Two parking spaces shall be removed along south side of the most southern driveway to accomodate additional landscaping. 14. Provision shall be contained within CC&R's and Association rules to prohibit storage of boats and trailers within the development. 15. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, NOES: Wallin ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. Boyle, Higgins, Porter TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7627 Subdivider: Derby Land Company In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 72-44 Applicant: Derby Land Company The tentative tract request is for one lot subdivision on 8.42 acres of land located west of Newland Street 326 feet north of Talbert Avenue. The use permit is to allow the construction of a Planned Residential Development consisting of 102 unit air -space condominium in the R2-PD (12 units per gross acre) . The hearing was opened to the audience. Tom White, representing Derby Land Company, informed the Commission that they are providing a 264 sq. ft. patio for each two bedroom unit. Mr. White also stated that he will submit a pedestrian circulation plan to the Planning Department for approval and showed slides of the elevations. The Commission received a letter submitted by the City of Fountain Valley opposing the proposed development. There being no other comment the hearing, was closed. Commission discussion followed. A MOT10N WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY 11AZIL TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-44 UPON TILE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received August 22, 1972 and the site plan received August 25, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. The driveways shall be widened or modified where it is deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department. 3. A decorative masonry 6 ft. wall shall be constructed along the northeast and west property lines. The requirement for masonry wall along south property line shall be waived until such property develops. -8- O/6/(2 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Department Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 9 4. Lot"A" on the tentative map shall be offered for dedication to the City. 5. The easement, located on the adjacent property fronting on Newland Street adjacent to the most northerly driveway shall be fully improved to Department of Public Works and Planning Department requirement. 6. Trees shall be provided within the alley. The type and placement o C such trees shall be approved by the Planning Department and Department of Pub'_ic Works. 7. The street tree and on -site tree requirements shall be determined by the Planning; Department and Department of Public Works. The developer shall contact the Planning Department prior to preparation of a landscape plan to determine this requirement. 8. Private street structural_ section shall comply with the Department of Public Works requirements. 9. The total number of votes allocated to rental units in the Homeowners Association shall not exceed 49% of the total votes of the Association. 10. A detailed plan showing pedestrian circulation shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits, grading permits or recordation of final map. 11. The fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Plans and engineering calculations for such systems shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 12. The sewer, water and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. Such systems shall be located within the streets, alleys or drives. A five foot wide exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 13. The building elevation shall conform to the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the September 6, 1972. 14. Planting areas shall be provided at approximately every two parking spaces along the main private drives within the development. 15. Planter areas shall be provided at each end of the parking spaces within the center of all parking courts. 16. The developer shall work with the staff at the time of submittal of landscaping plan to incorportate playground equipment within the tot lots. 17. Colored prints shall be submitted to the City,of all slides shown to the Planning Commission at the September 6, 1972 meeting to become a part of the permanent record. 18. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicable shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Higgins, Boyle, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. -9- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 10 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO A APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7627 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The tentative map received August 22, 1972 and the site plan received August 25, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. The driveways shall be widened or modified where it is deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department. 3. A decorative masonry 6 ft. wall shall be constructed along the northeast and west property lines. The require- ment for masonry wall along south property line shall be waived until such property develops. 4. Lot "A" on the tentative map shall be offered for dedica- tion to the City. 5. The easement, located on the adjacent property fronting on Newland Street adjacent to the most northerly driveway shall be fully improved to Department of Public Works and Planning Department requirements. 6. Trees shall be provided within the alley. The type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. 7. The street tree and on -site tree requirements shall be determined by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. The developer shall contact the Planning Department prior to preparation of a landscape plan to determine this requirement. 8. Private street structural section shall comply with the Department of Public Works requirements. 9. The total number of votes allocated to rental units in the Homeowners Association shall not exceed 49% of the total votes of the Association. 10. 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. 11. The fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Plans and engineering calculations for such systems shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 12. The sewer, water and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. Such systems shall be located within the streets, alleys or drives. A five foot wide exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 13. The building elevation shall conform to the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the September 6, 1972 meeting. 14. Planting areas shall be provided at approximately every two parking apacos along the main private drives within the development. 15. Planter areas shall be provided at each end of the parking spaces within the center of all parking courts. 16. The developer shall work with the staff at the time of submittal of landscaping plan to incorporate playground equipment within the tot lots. -10- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 11 17. Colored prints shall be sumitted to the City of all slides shown to the Planning Commission at the September 6, 1972 meeting; to become a part of the permanent record. 18. All standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that are applicalbe shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Boyle, Higgins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT N0. 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. The Commission received a memo submitted by the Assistant City Attorney, stating that in his opinion the proposed code amendment pertaining to dedication requirement is violative of both statute and case law. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO WITHDRAW CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-6 PURSUANT TO THE ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY'S OPINION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Higgins, Bazil, Boyle, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT N0. 72 -17 A proposed code amendment to amend Article 976 - Sign Code by amending those sections governing sign height within the R5, Cl, C2, C3, C4 and Industrial Districts and establishing a twenty-five (25) ft. height limit for free-standing signs. Also to amend Section 9762.4 to prohibit flashing, moving, and rotating signs. The Commission received a letter submitted by Golden West Homeowners Association endorsing the proposed code amendment. The hearing was opened to the audience. Don Eggleston, Vice -President of Home Council, spoke in favor of the amendment. The following representatives of various sign companies opposed the section of the code amendment relative to height: Jerry Jackson, California Sign Users Company; Bernard Karcher, Carl's Jr.; Ron Torkenson, Crown Reef Sign Company; and Jerry Shea, speaking as an individual. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Slates s tat.E,d that he feels the sign code ohould be left as Is,,, pointing out that the Commission will hinder businesses in the city by restricting the height of signs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WALLIN AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-17 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. -11- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 12 ROLL CALL VOTE: .AYES: Wallin, Boyle, Bazil, Higgins, Porter NOES: Slates ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Proposed fencing around Standard Oil Company's oil field at the northwest corner of Edwards Street and Garfield Avenue. The Acting Secretary informed the Commission that this discussion was continued from a previous meeting in order for the company's architect to be present to explain the fencing. Richard Buhr, Standard Oil Company representative, stated that the architect was present at a previous meeting, also that he would like to have a city architect and their architect to meet to resolve the type and placement of plant material. Jerry Shea, Huntington Beach Company, stated that the ordinance code requirement is that a masonry wall be constructed within 5 years and not at this time. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY WALLIN TO CONTINUE_THIS DISCUSSION TO THE SEPTEMBER 6, 1972-STUDY- SESSION TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Boyle, Wallin, NOES: None ABSTAIN: Higgins ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. Bazil, Porter, Slates DISCUSSION: Letter submitted by the Huntington Beach Company requesting permission to add two rooms to their existing office building at the northeasterly corner of Main Street and Mansion Avenue in the R1-0-CD District. The Commission reviewed the request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES TO DENY SAID REQUEST BECAUSE IT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH EXISTING ORDINANCES. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ANOTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall comply with.the 10% maximum additional floor area of the existing structure. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Said request meets the criteria for non -conforming use as provided by the Huntington BL,ach Ordinance Code. 2. It will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, NOES: None ABSTAINED: Higgins ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. Slates, Porter, Wallin -12- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 13 COMMUNICATION: The P1annLns Commission received a communication from Arthur Ashley requesting a review of a 38 acre parcel of land at the southwest corner of Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street to be developed into an adult mobilehome park. It was the consensus of the Commission that it could not render an opinion to Mr. Ashley without the benefit of a public hearing. POLE SIGN REVIEW: Freestanding signs at 21532 Brookhurst Street. Applicant: Karl Karcher POLE SIGN REQUEST: Two pole signs located at 16800 Beach Boulevard. Applicant: Gustafson Lincoln-Mercury POLE SIGN REVIEW: Pole sign to be located at the shopping center at Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue. Applicant: Ralph Grocery Company POLE SIGN REQUEST: Pole sign to be located at 19002 Beach Boulevard Applicant: Pup N Taco A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DIRECT THE STAFF NOT TO REFER LEGAL SIGNS TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW SINCE THE COMMISSION DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW LEGAL SIGNS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Higgins NOES: Porter, Wallin, Boyle ABSENT: Ke rins THE MOTION FAILED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATI-,S AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO REQUEST AN OPINION ON THE LEGALITY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO REVIEW APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMITS THAT MEET THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE. VOLU CALL, VOTE: AYIs:3: Slates, Bazil, Boyle, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE THE FREESTANDING SIGN AT 21532 BROOKHURST STREET. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Boyle, Bazil, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO APPROVE TWO POLE SIGNS LOCATED AT 16800 BEACH BOULEVARD. JiOL1, CALL VOTE+;: A• N,"): II lggins , Itoylc , liaz LI , Porter, Wallin I40E) : None ABSTAIN: S 1 a t e s ABSIP,NT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRTN'D. -13- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 14 Mr. Eugene Bregermeister, representing_Ralph's Grocery explained the request for a pole sign to be located at the shopping center at Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue. Commissioner Wallin stated she felt the proposed sign to be premature. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGG INS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SIGN AT GOLDENWEST STREET AND WARNER AVENUE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Porter, Hoyle NOES: Wallin ABSENT: Kerins ABSTAIN: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE THE POLE SIGN REQUEST AT 19002 BEACH BOULEVARD. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Boyle, Porter, Higgins, Bazil, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins ABSTAIN: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS: Improvements of streets in vicinity of Huntington Center. The Commission received a communication submitted by Bill Hartge, City Engineer, recommending the Commission approve the Negative Declarations for two projects: 1. Construction of Center Drive located north of Huntington Center from Gothard Street to 2,1t00 feet east. 2. The widening of the north side of Edinger Avenue from Beach Boulevard to 750 feet west. The Commission discussed the recommendation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS FOR THM' ABOVE MENTIONED PROJECTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Boyle, Porter, Higgins, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. CO UNICATION: The Planning Commission received a communication submitted by the Westminster Planning Commission for a request by A. L. Gindling, applicant, for a change of zone on property located east of Beach Boulevard, north of the Orange County Flood Control Channel at the northeasterly corner of Heil Avenue and Beach Boulevard, from R1 Single Family Residence District to C2 General Business District and the R3 Multiple Units, 13-14 units per acre. The Commission reviewed the regwest. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND rIECONDI-;D BY SLATES TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SAID REQUEST To `iHR WESTMINSTLIR PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. Said proposal is compatible with the Master Plan of Land Use for the area. -14- 9/6/72 PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Page 15 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Boyle, H tggins, Porter, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins THE MOTION CARRIED. The letter was received and filed. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1972 AT 7:00 P.M. K. A. Reynolds M. M. Porter Secretary Chairman -15- 9/6/72