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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin
Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:10 P.M.
Commissioner Boyle arrived at 10:20 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Geiger
ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE MINUTES OF JULY 2,
1974, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Porter, Boyle
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-36 - APPEAL
Applicant & Appellant: Derby Land Company
Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and gave background
information on the application. He stated that on May 29, 1974,
the Board of Zoning Adjustments denied Conditional Exception
No. 74-36, a request to permit the exclusion of curbs around
landscaped areas in lieu of Section 9792.2.2 (physical protection
for landscaping) for Tract 7627 located on Newland Street 300 f t.
north of Talbert.
Slides of the property were presented for review.
Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing.
Mr. Bruce Tripp, representing Derby Land Co., addressed the
Commission and stated that the additional curbing was not mentioned
as a requirement when original plans were submitted. He stated
that to install curbs now would create a financial burden and
cited other developments which did not require curbing.
Mr. Mark Hooper, representing the applicant, addressed the
Commission and stated that he was not informed of the need for
curbing until final inspection had been made on the landscaping.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Hooper distributed pictures of other developments which were
not required to install curbing.
Commission discussion followed.
Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY PORTER THE APPEAL TO CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION NO. 74-36 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Reasons for denial:
1. Applicant failed to demonstrate a justifiable hardship.
2. Approval of Conditional Exception No. 74-36 would be materially
detrimental to the living environment as evidenced by a field
check indicating numerous areas where landscaped planters within
the off-street parking areas have been damaged by motor vehicles.
3. Failure of applicant to comply with Ordinance Code requirements.
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-30 - APPEAL
Applicant: K-D Venture
Appellant: Continental Service Co.
Secretary Harlow stated that a letter requesting withdrawal of their
appeal had been received by representatives of the Bank of America.
Chairman Kerins requested that it be so noted in the Minutes.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-6
Applicant: Brown-Zinngrabe
The applicant requests a zone change on approximately one acre of
medium density residential (R2) to office professional (R5). The
applicant is proposing a residential care facility to be constructed
on the subject property located on the east side of Delaware 450 ft.
north of Garfield.
A vugraph was shown.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Mr. Bob Zinngrabe was present and stated that he would be willing
to answer any questions the Commission might wish to ask.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Wallin commended Mr. Zinngrabe for the project.
ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-6 WAS
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed use is compatible with all of the surrounding uses,
both existing and future.
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Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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2. The requested Office -Professional (R5) designation is
consistent with both the Land Use Element and the existing
surrounding zoning.
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
ZONE CASE NO. 74-1
Applicant: Jerome B. Cohen
The applicant proposes to develop a 10.8 gross acre planned unit
development not to exceed a maximum of 14 dwelling units per
acre. The applicant's reason for this request is that based on
an economic and market study of the immediate area, the most
appropriate use of the subject site would be residential rather
than the current commercial zoning. The property is located on
the northeast corner of Beach and Atlanta.
Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing.
Secretary Harlow stated that the applicant had requested a
continuance to the August 20, 1974 meeting.
A resident of Catamaran Lane addressed the Commission and spoke
in opposition to the project.
Commissioner Higgins stated that applicant should look into the
possibility of acquiring the C4 property to the north.
ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CASE NO. 74-1
WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 1974, AT THE REQUEST OF APPLICANT
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
DIVISION OF LAND NO. 74-14 (referred by BZA)
Applicant: Orlan M. Herrick
In conjunction with:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-07
Applicant: John F. Swint
Division of Land No. 74-14 is a request for a division of land
located at 15431 Edwards Street approximately 135 ft. north of
McFadden Avenue. The division of land provides for three parcels
of lands.
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission '
Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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Conditional Use Permit No. 74-07 is a request to construct a
1680 sq. ft. veterinary hospital in the C4 highway commercial
district. The animal hospital is anticipated to provide general
veterinary services with occasional overnight care necessary.
The Chairman opened the hearing to the public.
Vugraph and slides were shown of the area.
Mr. John Swint addressed the Commission and discussed the access
to the property. He stated that it would be adequate. He further
stated that there would be no outdoor dog runs at the site, and
that the building was adequately insulated. Parking was discussed.
Mr. Harry Hicks, representing Ms. Becker who is the operator of
the beauty shop on parcel 2, addressed the Commission and stated
that his client was not in favor of this usage on the property
for several reasons, one being the parking problems which would be
created. One resident questioned the need for this service in the
area. Several residents in the adjoining R1 area addressed the
Commission and spoke against the usage insofar as noise and
odors are concerned.
The public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed location of trash area, signing, circu-
lation, noise, and odors.
ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 74-07 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, WITH CONCURRENCE OF
APPLICANT, TO ALLOW TIME FOR APPLICANT TO CHECK SIMILAR FACILITIES
IN THE AREA TO SEE IF PROPOSED CORRECTIONS TO ELIMINATE SOUND AND
ODORS WOULD BE SATISFACTORY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER DIVISION OF LAND NO. 74-14
WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-07 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5189 (Continued from July 2, 1974)
Applicant: Robert Stellrecht
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Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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15. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the east
property line between the front yard setbacks on lots 5 and 6.
16. A landscaped area shall be provided at the end of A Street.
Such area shall have a minimum of two 15 gallon trees and be
provided with an irrigation system at the time of initial
construction.
17. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the
insulation in the exterior ceilings shall be a minimum of
R-19 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of
R-11; if no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation
in the exterior ceilings shall be a minimum of R-13 and that
in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-7.
18. 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.
19. Natural gas and electricity shall be stubbed in at the location
of clothes dryers, and natural gas only shall be stubbed in
at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and
central heating units.
20. A soils engineer and/or geologist familiar with local seismic
conditions shall be engaged to indicate the G-factor due to
earth movement for this location.
21. A structural engineer shall be engaged to compile the
calculations for footings and structural members of the
facility to withstand these G-factors.
22. Two trees shall be planted per lot.
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8630
Applicant: Kendall Development Co.
In conjunction with:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-06
Applicant: Kendall Development Co.
Tentative Tract No. 8630 is a request for subdivision of 198
lots located on the southwest corner of Graham and Slater.
Conditional Use Permit No. 74-06 is a request to permit the
construction of 198 residential units on 38 plus or minus acres.
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Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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Secretary Harlow stated that the applicant had submitted a letter
requesting a continuance of both applications to the August 6,
1974, meeting, to allow applicant to complete his filing and sub-
sequent revision to his tentative map.
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8630
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-06 WERE CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6,
1974, MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
The Chairman called a ten minute . recess at 9:00 P.M.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-21
Multi -Story Suffix
Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing on Code Amendment No. 72-21
Multi -Story Suffix.
Mr. Dave Eadie reviewed the Ordinance with the Commission and included
a general summary of the developers' role in applying for such multi-
story suffix.
Mr. James DeGuelle, Citizens High -Rise Committee member, made the
following comments: He was generally against the Ordinance as it is
too inflexible. Certain annotations he made were to the effect
that no credit for open space or landscaping was given to atriums
or enclosed open spaces as evidenced by modern development techniques
such as the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He was also concerned that the
Ordinance as proposed would provide no incentives for a developer
to construct high-rise.
Mr. Gunnard Johnson•(Huntington Beach Company), Citizens Multi -Story
Committee member, addressed the Commission. His remarks were
reflective of Mr. DeGuelle's in reference to the amount of incentive
offered for developers to construct high-rise developments. He
felt that the development standards were too restrictive, particularly
in the Townlot area and that certainly the landscaping is much too
excessive.
Ms. Lorraine Faber, Chairperson of Citizens Multi -Story Committee,
generally supported the Code Amendment.
Mr. John Croppuck, a homeowner in Huntington Harbour, generally
objected to the code amendment with the feeling that high-rise is
not needed at this time.
Commissioners' Comments on Code Amendment No. 72-21:
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Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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Tentative Tract No. 5189, filed on May 15, 1974, is a request to
permit subdivision of land into 14 legal lots. The subject
property is located generally within the southeast corner of
Heil Avenue and Graham Street.
Mr. James Palin reviewed the background of the proposed project
and discussed the Subdivision Committee meeting.
A vugraph was shown.
Mr. Bob Stellrecht addressed the Commission and stated that he
did not like to see a block wall on Heil. Landscaping was dis-
cussed. Commission noted that the applicant had not delivered
a revised map to the Planning Department.
ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5189
WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONSENT OF APPLICANT, TO AUGUST 6, 1974
MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8703
Applicant: John E. Cowles, Jr.
Tentative Tract No. 8703 is a request to permit a 22 lot sub-
division (four-plexes) located at the northeast corner of Slater
and Nichols.
Secretary Harlow noted that a letter had been received from the
applicant requesting a continuance to August 6, 1974, to allow
the developer sufficient time to process a new preliminary layout
and to meet with the Subdivision Committee on July 25, 1974.
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8703
WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Boyle
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8689
Applicant: James D. Montgomery
Tentative Tract 8689, filed on May 29, 1974, is a request to
permit a subdivision of land into 10 legal lots. The developer
is proposing to build multi -family residences (four-plexes) on
each lot. Subject property is located on the east side of
Green Street 330 ft. north of Warner Avenue.
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A vugraph was shown.
Mr. Montgomery addressed the Commission and stated that he would
be willing to answer any questions they might have. Conditions
of approval recommended by the Planning staff and Environmental
Review Board were discussed.
ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8689
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The Tentative Map received May 29, 1974 shall be the approved
layout.
2. The interior side yard setback for all lots abutting commercial
(lots 5, 6, and 9) shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
3. The developer shall plant 15 gallon Eucalyptus Citriodora trees
at 15' on center between the side yard of the residential
structures and the commercial properties.
4. Sewer and water system shall be constructed by the developer and
dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach.
5. Water system shall be through the City of•Huntington Beach's
water system.
6. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Depart-
ment of Public Works and Fire Department.
7. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system.
8. Street section shall be determined by the soils R value and
traffic index.
9. Street lights shall be provided to City standards.
10. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works prior to submitting any final map to the City
Council for acceptance of any part of the approved subdivision.
11. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment
district.
12. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall set back
five (5) feet from the edge of such easements.
13. Fire alarm system and conduit and appurtenances shall be installed
by the developer at locations and to specifications approved
by the Fire Department.
14. A 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the north,
east, and south property lines.
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Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 16, 1974
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Commissioner Higgins made reference to page 2, line 14 to the pro-
vision that states the standard which is more restrictive shall
control. It was his feeling that the Specific Plan should be
allowed to be less restrictive, therefore allowing flexibility
in design when considering certain geographic areas.
Commissioner Bazil reiterated Mr. Higgins' concerns that this
flexibility would be built in the Ordinance if the Specific Plan
could in certain instances override the development regulations
contained in this Ordinance.
Commissioner Porter generally had no objection to the proposed
Ordinance and Mr. Bazil's and Mr. Higgins' remarks, however he
did feel that the setback provision should include reference to
the base zoning district wherein either the specific plan
regulation, the base zoning regulation or the setbacks contained
within the multi -story suffix would apply, whichever is more
restrictive.
ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-21 MULTI -STORY SUFFIX WITH THE
FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. Reflection of Mr. Higgins' concerns regarding making the
Specific Plan more flexible via allowing such provisions to be
less restrictive than the subject Ordinance. (Legal wording
to be worked out with Deputy City Attorney John O'Connor)
2. Page 3, line 25: Except where multi -story specific plan
on bade zoning dizta ,ct negutati,ons requirements are most
restrictive the following minimum setback shall apply:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Boyle
At 10:20 P.M. Commissioner Boyle arrived.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Mr. Ed Selich gave a synopsis of the methodology of the approach
regarding the development of the amendment to the Phase I Land
Use Element.
Al Montes discussed planning unit areas and gave a presentation
on alternative recommendations to five undefined sections within
the planning unit areas.
It was the consensus of the Commission that prior to making a
decision on land uses in areas 1 and 2 more technical information
should be provided regarding circulation issues and proposals.
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However, the Planning Commission decided that area 3 should be
designated for commercial use and area 4 should be designated
as an oil production resource area. There was a discussion regarding
the possibility of eliminating commercially designated areas front-
ing Beach Boulevard in area 5. It was the consensus of the Commission
that the area between Adams and Knoxville should be changed from
commercial use to residential use.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS:
Chairman Kerins noted that he had received a letter from U.C.I.
inquiring if there would be an interest in a seminar similar to
one held in San Francisco recently.
Chairman Kerins requested that Secretary Harlow see that street
abandonment applications be heard by the Planning Commission prior
to going before the City Council.
STAFF COMMENTS:
In response to Chairman Kerins' inquiry concerning the Meadowlark
Zone Change, John O'Connor stated that the Ordinance is being held
up pending determination on where the oil operation sites will be
located.
Secretary Harlow discussed the action of City Council meeting of
July 15, 1974.
There was some discussion on the labor camps and Captain Vanderlaan
stated that their records are accurate and only show the two labor
camps previously reported.
ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO
JULY 23, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger
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and A. Harlow
Secretary
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Chairman
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