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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1974 - 7:20 P:M. - REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Kerins, Wallin, Boyle
Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:20 P.M.
Geiger, Bazil, Higgins
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE
CONSENT CALENDAR
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE
APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins
Minutes of February 5, 1974
DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-32 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-04
Applicant: Bruer-Harrison
The request is to permit a division of land which would provide
for one commercial lot with less than 100' of street frontage
located at the southwest corner of Garfield and Brookhurst.'
Applicant requested a second continuance to allow further
amendments to their plot plan which was submitted on November 20,
1973. Continued to March 5, 1974.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-11
Applicant: Huntington Beach Fountain Valley YMCA
Conditional Use Permit No. 73-11 is a request to permit property
located on the south side of Garfield 50' east of southeast
corner of Garfield and Crystal Street to be used fora YMCA
recreational facility.
Mr. Ed Selich, Acting Secretary, addressed the Commission and
briefly outlined the reasons that staff felt this application
should be denied.
Vugraphs of the subject property were shown.
Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing.
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Mr. Jack Wallace, representing the Huntington Beach Company,
addressed the Commission and indicated that the Huntington Beach
Company had donated the building to the YMCA and that it had tb be
moved from its present site prior to June, 1974. He stated that
the request was for a five year period only and that during that
time they would be attempting to find another site.
Mr. Dick Wilder, representing the YMCA, addressed the Commission
and discussed the activities of the organization. He stated that
the maximum attendance per class was 15.
Mr. Ken Kerins, President of the Home Council, addressed the
Commission and spoke in favor of the project, stating that the
YMCA is an asset to the community.
Mr. J. T. Hudson, Rex Oil Company, addressed the Commission and
stated that while he had supported the YMCA he did not feel the
area was the proper place for such a use. He stated that adjoining
oil wells served as a nuisance attraction to children which could
prove dangerous.
Mr. Don Weir, owner of a well on adjoining property, addressed the
Commission and spoke in opposition to the application. He stated
that he felt the YMCA, if obtaining approval of the application,
should construct a masonry wall around his well to avoid.possible
accidents.
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Chairman Kerins closed the hearing to the public.
Commission discussed the bike trail which is to be installed on
Garfield. Conditions of approval were discussed. Parking ratio
was discussed.
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT'.
NO. 73-11 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be for a period of five years
and will expire on February 20, 1979.
2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, curbs, gutters
and sidewalks shall be provided along the Garfield frontage.
3. The plot plan dated January 30, 1974 shall be the approved
layout, subject to Planning staff approval of the off-street
parking facilities.
4. The water and sewer systems shall be approved by the Depart-
ment of Public Works of the City of Huntington Beach.
5. Recreational uses will not be permitted on the premises until
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the proposed bike trail on Garfield Avenue has been,installed.
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6. Off-street parking shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Department.
AYES: Kerins,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger,
Wallin, Boyle, Porter
Bazil, Higgins
USE PERMIT NO. 73-4 - SIGN APPEAL
Applicant and Appellant: Joseph Abandonato
Mr. Eadie addressed the Commission and stated that the majority
of the Board had recommended approval of the proposed roof sign.
Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public.
Mr. Joseph Abandonato addressed the Commission and spoke in
behalf of the proposed roof sign.
Commission discussed the Sign Code of Westminster which governs
signs adjoining Mr. Abandonato's property.
The public hearing was closed.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY WALLIN SIGN APPEAL ON USE
PERMIT NO. 73-4 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. Additional signage would be detrimental to the surrounding
property, and would not be in conformance with the City of
Westminster Sign Code which regulates the adjoining
properties.
2. The proposed sign is not in conformance with the original
plot plan as initially approved by the Planning Commission
for the project.
3. The existing identification pole sign does have adequate
exposure and is not hindered by overhead utilities.
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil
ZONE CASE NO. 73-26
Applicant: Frank H. Ayers & Son
Zone Case No. 73-26 is a request for a change of zone from
R5 and R5-0 to PD R2 for property located on the northeast
corner of Memphis Avenue and Delaware Avenue. The reason for
this request is to allow applicant to place 9.75 units per acre
on a planned development concept. This Zone Case was continued
from the meeting of February 5, 1974 to allow applicant the
opportunity to determine if the R5-0, R5 and C4 property fronting
on Beach Blvd. could be included in the proposed development. '
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Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that the property
in question is 4.25 acres and is predominately vacant. The owner
has indicated that he would be willing to negotiate with applicant
for purchase of property. The owner of the oil rights has also
indicated he will be willing to negotiate with applicant. He
recommended that the application be continued pending completion
of the Old Town Study which is scheduled for completion for the
first study session in April.
Vugraphs of the subject property were shown.
Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public.
Mr. Mike Jagger, representing Frank H. Ayers & Son, addressed the
Commission. He stated that he would be agreeable to a continuance
to allow for staff completion of the Old Town Study.
Chairman Kerins closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY WALLIN,ZONE CASE NO. 73-26 WAS
CONTINUED TO MAY 7, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil
ZONE CASE NO. 73-19
Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission
Zone Case No. 73-19 is a request to change the existing R1 zone
to ROS Recreation Open Space. The existing use is a golf course.
Acting Secretary Selich gave a brief resume on the staff report.
Vugraphs of the property were shown.
Chairman Kerins stated that the Planning Commission had requested
the City Attorney's office to advise them the proper method of
changing the zoning for this property in December of 1972.
The hearing was opened to the public.
Mr. B. Carroll, President of Meadowlark Homeowners Association,
addressed the Commission and stated that some 7,000 signatures
had been obtained in a petition to change the zone to Recreational
Open Space.
Mr. Ken Kerins, President of the Home Council, addressed the
Commission and stated that he concurred with Mr. Carroll and en-
dorsed the zone change. He urged the Planning Commission to send
a memo to the City Council urging them to promptly acquire the
property as it has been in limbo for over a year and a loss of
funds could result.
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Mr, Robert Jacobs, Attorney representing the owners, addressed
the Commission and spoke against the zone change, stating that
it was unfair to downzone the property on the eve of acquisition
by a prospective buyer.
Mr. Jerry Hollingsworth, a partner of Sims and Sims and owners
of the Meadowlark Golf Course, addressed the Commission and
spoke against the zone change. He indicated that he did not feel
they should take a financial loss, that they are entitled to
the highest and best use of the property.
Mr. Cecil Hollingsworth addressed the Commission and stated that
the golf course had been constructed in 1925 and that there was
a danger of serious injuries to people in adjacent areas near
certain fairways.
Mr. W. J. Wojtosze addressed the Commission and spoke in favor
of the zone change.
Ms. Norma Brizien addressed the Commission and spoke in favor
of the zone change and stated that she did not feel anyone in
the area was greatly endangered by the possibility of being hit
by a golf ball.
Mr. Jerry Shea spoke in opposition.
There being no further persons wishing to speak for or against
the zone change, the Chairman closed the hearing to the public.
Commission discussed the staff report.
ON MOTION.BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER ZONE CASE NO. 73-19
WAS APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed change of zone will comply with the Land Use
Element designation of Recreational Facilities and bring
zoning into conformance with General Plan as required by
the State Legislature.
2. The proposed zoning designates a zone classification which
is designed to accommodate uses such as a golf course.
3. The zone change will not be detrimental to the health, safety
and welfare of adjacent people and property.
4. This zone change will not deprive property owners of economic
use of the properties.
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins
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The Chairman called a 15 minute recess at 9:50 P.M.
ZONE CASE NO. 73-30
Applicant: Initiated by the Huntington Beach Planning Commission
Zone Case No. 73-30 is a request to change zone from R1 to ROS.
The property is utilized by Huntington Harbour Beach and Yacht
Club and is located on the north side of Warner Avenue between
Edgewater Lane and Sceptre Lane.
The Acting Secretary addressed the Commission and indicated that
Frank Jannette, President of the Huntington Harbour Beach Club,
had written a letter to the Planning Department requesting a one
week postponement to this hearing. Mr. Selich gave a resume of
the staff's recommendation.
Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. There being no
one present to speak for or against the application, he closed the
hearing to the public.
Commission discussion followed. Commission directed staff to
process a zone change on all waterways in Huntington Harbour to
Recreational Open Space District.
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE ZONE CASE NO. 73-30 WAS
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed change of zone will comply with the Land Use
Element designation of Institutional/Quasi-Public.
2. The proposed zoning designates a zone classification which
is designed to accommodate facilities such as this one.
3. The proposed zone change for this facility will not be detrimental
to the health, safety, or general welfare of adjacent people or
property, nor will it restrict present use or economic benefit
of present owners.
4. Zoning conforms to Master Plan as required by State law.
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO
MAKE ZONE CHANGES ON ALL WATERWAYS IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR TO
RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE (ROS) DISTRICT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger,
Wallin, Boyle, Porter
Higgins, Bazil
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ZONE CASE NO. 73-31
Applicant: In bated by Huntington Beach Planning Commission
Zone Case No. 73-31 is a request for change of zone from R1-0
and R4-01 to ROS-0, R1-01, and ROS-01 on property located at
the west end of Palm Avenue approximately 2000 ft. west of
Goldenwest St. This proposed zone change encompasses the
property utilized by Seacliff Golf Course.
Vugraphs of the property were shown.
Acting Secretary Selich stated that the legal notices which
were mailed out, erroneously omitted Zone ROS-01 and the =01
after Rl.
It was the consensus of the Commission to act only on the golf
course, that is a change from R1-0 to ROS-01, and take separate
action at a later date on the oil islands.
Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Company,
addressed the Commission and spoke against the change of zone.
He stated that each of the oil islands contained three acres
and that he understood ROS zoning applied only to parcels of
five acres or more. He felt that the zoning should be under
unclassified uses. He stated that there appeared to be an
effort on the part of the City to reduce the value of the golf
course property with the possibility of acquiring the property
at a much reduced value some day.
Mr. Mike Harman spoke in favor of the rezoning and stated that
he felt the public interest would be better served by changing
the area to ROS.
There being no one further to speak for or against the zone
case, the public hearing was closed.
Commission discussed staff's recommendations.
ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS ZONE CASE NO. 73-31
WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed change of zone for the golf course will comply
with the Land Use Element designation of recreational
facilities.
2. The zone change for the golf course will not be detrimental
to the health, safety and general welfare of adjacent people
and property.
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3. The zone change will comply with Master Plan as required by
State law.
4. Owner is not deprived of economic use of property.
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: ; Geiger, Bazil, Higgins
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-02
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8000
Applicant: Gregg P. Kent
This is a request for single lot subdivision to construct 71
condominium units at the southeast corner of Algonquin and Pearce.
Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and compared plot plans
previously submitted to the revised plot plan. He stated that
the plan complies with Article 931.
Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public.
The Commission discussed the bedroom count, patio areas, landscaping
in alleys, areas of trash collection.
Chairman Kerins stated that there should not be more than 8 units
in a row, and that there should be an open space of Z5 ft. between
the units of 8.
Mr. Kent addressed the Commission and stated that he would welcome
any questions the Commission had and that he wanted to work with
them in any way to meet their approval.
Mr. Ed Ross, representing the engineers on the project, addressed
the Commission and stated that it had been a pleasure to work
with Mr. Kent as he had been concerned that the project meets,
if not exceeds, in some instances the requirements imposed by
the City in their PRD ordinance.
The Chairman closed the hearing to the public.
Commissioner Porter stated that he would not vote for the project
because he didn't feel the area could support such an increase in
population, and that it would create a burden on the schools.
For this reason, it was the consensus of the Commission that the
applications should be continued to a later date when all or more
Commissioners would be present. Mr. Kent concurred with this
continuance.
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ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 74-02 AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8000 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 5,
1974 TO ALLOW APPLICANT TO CHANGE PLANS TO REMEDY THE BULK
PROBLEM.
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Two letters from H. E. Hartge, Director of Public Works,
regarding Tract 7805 and Slater Avenue Sewer Trunk were received
and filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Mr. Jim Palin outlined changes in 8039. He stated that
Mr. Harlow had requested that he indicate changes to Commission
and that the map was in compliance with City's requirements.
Mr. Ed Selich noted that Commission had been furnished copies
of 1974 Work Program with space provided for Planning Commission
Subcommittees. Chairman Kerins requested that this item be
placed on agenda of February 26th.
Mr. Ed Selich stated that he was attempting to determine status
of letter written by City Council re Metropolitan Water District
and had been unsuccessful so far in determining if it had been
received by addressee.
Mr. Ed Selich indicated to Commission that the following_ copies
of letters were included in miscellaneous packets: (1) Letter to
Mrs. Paschall from Mr. Dave Eadie, and (2) Transmittal letter and
enclosures to City Council on Growth Policy.
Mr. John Cope requested Commission to set another date for
Mr. Ken Reynolds' presentation of Award of Merit since
Mr. Reynolds would be unable to attend any Tuesday meetings.
Commission to discuss at February 26th meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Chairman Kerins directed Acting Secretary Selich to see that
henceforth Conditional Exception and Conditional Use Permit
application copies are included in packets.
Chairman Kerins directed staff to put date of application at
top of staff report.
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Commissioner Porter discussed traffic through parking lot in
Huntington Harbour.
Chairman Kerins requested staff to include in Conditions of Approval
that PRD's should be restricted to 8 units maximum length together
to reduce bulk.
Chairman Kerins requested Mr. Pat Spencer to investigate the Jolly Ox
sign to see if it met Code requirements and if permit had been issued
for it.
ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KERINS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
TO A 4:30 P.M. MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil
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Acting Secretary Chairman
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