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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-20MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1973 - 7 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M. Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:03 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: MINUTES - October 23 and October 30, 1973 - Approved as transcribed and mailed. Code Amendment No. 73-29 PRD Ordinance S. 9310 Withdrawn at request of staff. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7899 (Continued from 8/21/73) Applicant: Godfrey and Associates, Inc. Staff requested withdrawal as the tract has been recorded since staff report was written. LAND USE ELEMENT AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN Mr. Ed Selich presented an introduction to the General Plan, stating that it sets forth basic concepts in Planning which should be of general interest to the citizens of Huntington Beach. Mr. Selich presented the work programs for 1973 and 1974. In addition he introduced and distributed the Phase I Land Use Element and Phase I Open Space and Conservation Element to the General Plan. He presented a Work Program Chart and outlined the programs in progress. Chairman Kerins requested that the Commission be provided with a copy of this chart. Mr. Selich and the staff were complimented on the Introduction to the General Plan report. There was a discussion on those areas where zoning must be brought into compliance with the Master Plan. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 20, 1973 Page 2 It was the consensus of the Commission that it would be appropriate to invite the City Council to an afternoon Study Session on December 11, 1973. A Public Hearing will be held December 18, 1973 on these two elements. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-24 - Alternative Residential Suffix District( -AR) Mr. Fred Ritter addressed the Commission and stated that he had been in contact with the City of Carlsbad which has similar development requirements within their planned community district. Commission requested that a new draft be prepared to include City Attorney's comments and that said draft be typed on numbered pages. Discussion followed regarding zero setback for rear yards and the question of access from alleys. Commissioner Porter requested that Section 9155.2 should indicate a minimum of not less than 5 ft. for interior sideyard. Chairman Kerins stated that he felt Code Amend- ments should be reviewed at Study Sessions rather than regular meetings. Commission requested a majority of Section 9157.4 be deleted as well as the appeal section. At 9:20 Chairman Kerins declared an adjournment for a ten minute recess. ZONE CASE 73-19* (Continued from October 2, 1973) Applicant: Initiated by Planning Commission Zone Case No. 73-19 is a request to change existing R1 zone to ROS (Recreation Open Space). Property is located on the northeast corner of Graham Street and Warner,Avenue. There was a discussion on the three or four other areas that should be included in the Recreation Open Space areas. There was also discussion on preparation of an E.I.R. to cover all these areas. Staff was directed to pursue zone changes including this parcel and others in conjunction with an E.I.R. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAtIL ZONE CASE NO. 73-19 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 4, 1973 BY THEE,FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-052 Applicant: Harbour Pacific Ltd. Tentative Tract No. 5483 is a request for 120 lots on 23.4 acres located on the southwest corner of Edinger Ave. and Trinidad Lane. ,"Conditional Use Permit No. 73-052 is a request to permit the construction of a 120 unit planned unit development. -2- •11/20/73 PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 20, 1973 Page 3 Commissioner Wallin discussed the SL•bdivis�ion Committee meeting of October 26, 1973 in connection with traffic and parking problems for this proposed development, and noted that Conditional Exception No. 73-64 had been filed to be heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Mr. Dunn, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and explained that the need for the filing of a Conditional Exception resulted from a recommendation of the Environmental Review Board. The ERB recommended that there be a reduction of parking requirements from 4.5 to 3.3 spaces per unit. Commissioner Wallin thought that it would be appropriate to ask the Board of Zoning Adjustments to refer this application to the Planning Commission to be heard concurrently with Tentative Tract No. 5483 and Conditional Use Permit No. 73-052. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-052 WERE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 4, 1973 TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-64 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff was directed to request the Board of Zoning Adjustments to refer Conditional Exception No. 73-64 to Planning Commission to be heard on December 4, 1973. ZONE CASE NO. 73-22 Applicant: Joseph N. Shaffer Zone Case No. 73-22 is a request to change the zone from R5 to R2 to be in compliance with Master Plan. It is located on the southeast corner of Huntington St. and Garfield Avenue. Secretary Reynolds addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant, Joseph N. Shaffer, was not yet the owner of the property and that the property was in fact in escrow. The legal owner was present and requested that the Zone Case be heard rather than continued to January 15, 1974 as staff had recommended prior to learning that property is in escrow. Commissioner Bazil stated that he felt the property should be zoned the same as the other three corners which are R2. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing on Zone Case No. 73-22. Mr. Gordon Andrews, property owner, addressed the Commission.and. stated that the property had been in escrow since August and that he has no assurance that the applicant will buy the property. He requested that the Commission take action so that he would be in a better position to sell the property. -3- 11/20/73 PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 20, 1973 Page 4 The Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CASE NO. 73-22 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CASE NO. 73-24 Applicant: Lincoln Property Company Zone Case No. 73-24 is a request to change zone from R3 to R4-33.75-PD to permit the conversion of an existing 342 unit apartment complex to condominium units located on the northeast corner of Boardwalk Drive and Saybrook Lane. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Bob Nichols, representative of Lincoln Property Company, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Bud Morrison, representing the Property Owners Association, spoke against the conversion. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussed recreational facilities, parking, and open space, and density. Secretary Reynolds stated that it was his understanding that if the Commission was not in favor of the application that the applicant would be willing to withdraw the application. Chairman Kerins asked Mr. Nichols if he wished to drop the Zone Case and he stated that he did not wish to withdraw. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE ZONE CASE NO. 73-24 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: It does not meet either old or new PD criteria including (1) required parking, (2) building setbacks, and (3) diversification of dwelling unit type. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-56 - APPEAL Applicant: S & S Construction Co. APPELLANTS: Marcus Porter and Katherine Wallin, Planning Commissioners 1 -4- 11/20/73 PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 20, 1973 Page 5 Conditional Exception No. 73-56 is a request for approval of five ft. rear yard setback in lieu of required ten ft. located at 15522 Sunburst Lane. This Conditional Exception was approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on October 17, 1973. Vugraphs of the project were presented. Commissioner Porter stated that he had met with staff and contacted developer and the Building Department, and after conferring with them the Appellants agreed to withdraw the appeal. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN APPEAL TO CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-56 WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CASE NO. 73-23 Initiated by: Planning Commission This is a change of zone initiated by the Planning Commission on a 7.17 acre parcel located on Ellis Ave. between Gothard and Huntington Streets from M2 and M2-0 to Ml-A (27,000). Vugraphs were shown and staff recommendations were discussed. i The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. i Mr. Pape addressed the Commission and discussed his adjoining property. The Chairman closed the hearing to the public. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CASE NO. 73-23 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: i AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS i Resolution No. 1130 commending Steve Kellogg was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins,Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff was directed to obtain a plaque of merit which will be presented at a future Commission meeting with copy of the Resolution. -5- 11/20/73 PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 20, 1973 Page 6 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Dyer -Johnson & Associates' request for presentation of Preliminary Land Use plans to be located at Hamilton Ave. and Magnolia St. Discussion between Commissioners and Dyer -Johnson indicated a request for zone change would be necessary before any decision could be reached as to approval of concept. FINAL TRACT 7896 - WROUGHT IRON FENCE A letter from Homeowners on Henton Drive requesting reconsideration was received and filed. Staff was directed to send a letter to representative of the Homeowners Association indicating -that the Commission was firm in their decision but they do have the opportunity to appear under Oral Communications at any Planning Commission meeting to discuss the subject once again. ALPINE CIVIL ENGINEERS - TT 7772 A request for paving of Newland Street. Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY'BOYLE COMMISSION AND STAFF ARE TO REVIEW ALIGNMENT AT NEXT STUDY SESSION AND REVIEW EIR. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Chairman Kerins read excerpts from Metropolitan Water District letter, which indicated that they intend to pursue negotiation with Signal and obtain property as planned. Staff was directed to keep in touch with Mr. Stringer and to be advised of MWD's actions. - Commission directed request that a member of the Environmental Review Board be in attendance at Planning Commission meetings. STAFF'S COMMENTS Secretary Reynolds suggested and Commission concurred that the first regular meeting in January should be arranged for January 8, 1974. AT 11:20 P.M. THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER 27, 1973 MEETING. X2 "_ r W I Mf • G� . K. A. Reynolds Edward H. Kerin Secretary Chairman -6- 11/20/73 PC