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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: MINUTES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter Boyle ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 1974 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle NOMINATION OF OFFICERS ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CHAIRMAN KERINS WAS REELECTED TO THE POSITION OF CHAIRMAN BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY GEIGER COMMISSIONER HIGGINS WAS REELECTED TO THE POSITION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. CONTINUED ITEMS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8703 Applicant: John E. Cowles, Jr. Mr. Harlow addressed the Commission and stated that the Planning Department has a letter requesting continuance from the applicant to July 16, 1974. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY HIGGINS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8703 WAS CONTINUED TO JULY 16, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 Applicant: George A. Armstrong Mr. Harlow stated that the Exemption Declaration granted on this tract had been appealed to the City Council and that no action could be taken. He stated that a letter from the applicant was on file agreeing to a continuance until the appeal has been resolved. Staff suggested August 6 as date of continuance. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Page 2 ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5189 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht Tentative Tract No. 5189, filed on May 15, 1974 is a request to permit a subdivision of land into 14 legal lots. The developer has proposed to build multiple family residences on each lot. The subject property is located generally within the southeast corner of Heil Avenue and Graham Street. The property represents a rectangular configuation with frontage on Heil Avenue to the north and Fernhill Circle to the south and is zoned R2 medium density residential. A vugraph was shown. Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and stated that there was some question as to the use of private alleys as opposed to public alleys, and whether a four-plex is a most suitable use for the property. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Don Baker, of Valley Consultants, addressed the Commission and stated that the proposed private alleys would eliminate curb cut on Heil Avenue, that private alleys were 25 ft. wide as opposed to the 20 ft. width of public alleys, hence would provide better traffic flow. Maintenance of a private alley was discussed. There was a discussion on apartment complexes instead of four-plexes. Mr. Stellrecht stated that he felt the residents in the adjoining area would prefer four- plexes to an apartment complex. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY WALLIN TO APPROVE THE PROJECT WITH PUBLIC ALLEYS. Commission discussed the city's taking the alley and the method of maintaining private alleys. COMMISSIONER PORTER WITHDREW HIS MOTION. The applicant, Mr. Stellrecht, agreed to a continuance to allow more time to improve the plans. It was noted that the configuration of the property does present a problem to the developer. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5189 WAS CONTINUED TO JULY 16, 1974 WITH CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Page 3 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8698 Applicant: Covington Bros. Tentative Tract No. 8698, filed on May 21, 1974, is a request to permit the subdivision of approximately 2.94 acres of land into 9 legal lots. The developer proposes to build multiple family residences on each lot. The subject property is located generally north of Heil Avenue approximately 858 feet west of Bolsa Chica Street. A vugraph was shown. Mr. Dave Eadie stated that revised plans had been submitted subsequent to the Subdivision Committee meeting and discussed the changes. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Bob Fitzpatrick, representing Covington Bros., addressed the Commission and discussed the proposed project. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8698 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The Tentative Map received June 28, 1974, shall be the approved layout. 2. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 3. Natural gas and electicity shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 4. All utilities shall be installed underground. 5. There shall be a catch basin built within the right-of-way of street "A" to facilitate drainage to the Flood Control Channel to the north. 6. A landscaping plan for the parkway portion of "A" Street shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 7. The catch basin leading to the Flood Control Channel shall have a desalting basin with a device to catch floatable debris. Said basin shall be constructed to Department of Public Works' standards. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Page 4 8. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in the exterior ceilings shall be a minimum of R-19 and a minimum of R-11 in the exterior walls. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in the exterior ceilings shall be a minimum of R-13 and a minimum of R-7 in the exterior walls. 9. Access rights along Heil Avenue, except at street inter- sections shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 10. Sewer and water systems shall be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 11. Water supplies shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 12. The water and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 13. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 14. Street sections shall be determined by soil R value and traffic index. 15. Street lighting shall be provided to City standards. 16. Orange County Flood Control District easement located north of Lot 9 as indicated on Tentative Tract Map No. 8698 received June 28, 1974, shall be disposed of in a manner acceptable to the Orange County Flood Control District. 17. Developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 18. A decorative masonry wall with a 6 ft. by 60 ft. recess, to facilitate a combination of planting and perimeter screening, shall be constructed to City specifications along Heil Avenue. Said wall shall be six (6) inches wide and six (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 subject to approval by the Planning Department. Structural design shall be approved by the Public Works Department and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plan. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Page 5 19. Thirty (30) inch box trees shall be planted along the westerly sidewalk of "A" street at 45 ft. on center. Selection of species of said trees shall meet or exceed Department of Public Works' horticultural standards. 20. In order to increase visual amenities within the sub- division, a landscaping plan for the parkway portion of "A" Street shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. Said plan shall meet horticultural standards of the Department of Public Works. 21. One fifteen (15) gallon tree shall be placed on the rear portion of each lot. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Comments on the proposed environmental regulations from EIR Review Committee of the Environmental Council. Staff was directed to work with Mrs. M. Carlberg on regulations. Letter from Jerry Jones received June 24, 1974 Letter from Jerry Jones received June 25, 1974 Staff was directed to study the proposals received from Jerry Jones and report back with recommendations. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: NONE COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Commissioner Higgins would like staff to review what conditions can legally be imposed on a developer or applicant and those that cannot. Commissioner Wallin stated that she felt those conditions which cannot be legally imposed on a developer should be discussed at the Subdivision Meeting and the developer made aware of his rights. Chairman Kerins read a letter of commendation from Mr. Rowlands concerning his report on the recent Planning Commissioners meeting attended by Boyle, Kerins and Porter. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Page 6 Commissioner Bazil agreed with Commissioner Higgins on differentiating between conditions of approval which can and cannot be imposed legally on a developer or applicant. Chairman Kerins requested that Deputy City Attorney O'Connor check into whether funds expended by a developer can be used at some other location. STAFF COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow stated that Sunset Heights District was discussed at July 1 City Council meeting, and that an extension of moratorium would be placed on July 23 Planning Commission meeting for discussion. Captain Vanderlaan stated that according to Fire Department records there were only two labor camps in this area and both were in com- pliance with occupancy load. Dave Eadie stated that City Council had directed staff to pursue review of ordinance code (with reference to L. Lindborg's proposed project involving subterranean parking.) on basis that it would be discretionary. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M. TO A DINNER MEETING AT HUNTINGTON SEACLIFF JULY 9, 1974 AT 6:30 P.M. a 2 &eaN /� chard A. Harlow Secretary xzn56d YX", Edward H. Kerins Chairman