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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1937THE NEWPORT BEACH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION met in regular session at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall, January 20, 1937. Chairman H. L. Parks presided. • PRESENT: Coma. H.L.Parks, P.A.Palmer, J.J. Schnitker, E.B.Whitson, F.W.Briggs, A.M.Nelson, L.W.Briggs and Consultant L.Deming Tilton. ABSENT: Coma. Clarence H.Lind, R.L.Patterson, and Roland Thompson. Com. L. W. Briggs announced that due to other business Mr. Thompson was unable to attend this meeting, but could be reached at Santa Ana 195-W, if needed on any matters. MINUTES: Com. L. W. Briggs announced the follow- ing corrections made in minutes of last meeting held December 18, 1936: AUTO COURT APPLICATION: To be deleted: "An amendment to the Ordinance changing that particular property from 0-2 to C -1 was published recently by the Council and Is now awaiting final approval. On this. basis." R.S.BUTLER REQUEST: To be deleted: "The boundary of this.lot is Central Ave., on the south and the shoreline of the bay on the north. ". J.B.McNALLY APPLICATION: This to be added to last sentence, "subject to evidence that may be presented at public hearings." MOTION: Com. Parks moved that minutes of previous meeting be adopted as copy received and subject to these corrections of the Secretary. Seconded by Com. Whitson. 9arried. PUBLIC HEARING (MANNING SIEMON): Mr. Siemen's .request for rezoning Lot 16, Block 14, Sec. 41 Balboa Island, from.0 -1 to R-2 was submitted, also his check for $10 for application. Judge Granger Hyer, representing Mr. Siemon, appeared before the Commission and filed a letter from Mr. 5lemon, and also letters from Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bishop, owners of Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block 14, See. 4, requesting this change. Judge Hyer stated •Mr. Siemon s reason for this change was that he wished to build a D -Class dwelling, now prohibit- ed under the fire district ordinance for Balboa Island in that location. This building would face north and would require a set -back variance. The change of the fire ordinance automatically takes place when this lot is taken out of the business zone. Chairman Parks asked if others wished to be heard on this matter, but there being no response, Com. L. W. Briggs read several communications in favor of the proposed change. Chairman Parks announced the hearing closed, and the second hearing to be held on February 17, 1937, and notice to that effect to be published and posted. PUBLIC HEARING (PETER LAWS): Com. L. W. Briggs .announced this application had been before the Commission for about six months. Mr. Laws being present, was asked to present his plans for con - struction of a single apartment over six private garages on the West side of 9th St., north of the Newport Beach Hospital, the garages to serve the Bay View Court. Mr. Laws submitted plans de- signed by Gordon B. Findlay, also a picture of a similar structure showing how the contemplated building would look when completed. He stated that three entrances would open on 9th St., and three off the alley, overhead doors to be used on the 9th St. entrance. Mr. Nelson said there were no complications in the neighborhood regarding this. U Com. L. W. Briggs announced that Dr. G. M. Grundy, owner of a 65' lot in-this zone, telephoned him twice regarding this matter, he being concerned with the appearance of the building, otherwise he had'no other objection. Com. F. W. Briggs stated that this district had been zoned to Rr2, therefore, this would be a one - family dwelling in a two - family dwelling district. It was brought out that the ordinance does not limit the number of private garages that may be constructed, connected with, or appurtenant to a dwelling in any district. Mr. Laws further stated there would be room for eight cars, but it was not for commercial purposes, and that he and his wife would be the only occupants of the apartment above these garages. 40 A letter from E. H. Day, owner of a 65' lot in this tract, to the effect that he believed a request of this kind should be studied, as any variance should be carefully gone into, was read. Chairman Parks moved that the Commission indicate its approval to the Building Inspector of the plan presented by Mr. Laws, subject to the further detail of the elevation suiting the people in the neighborhood. After consideration the Chairman ruled that any further action by the Commission was not required. PUBLIC HEARING (VALELLY REQUEST): Com.L.W.Briggs brought up the matter of this petition to rezone Lots 5 & 6, Blk. 9, Sec. 1, Balboa Island, from R-2 to C -1. He stated the owners of Lots 1 & 21 Blk. 7, Sec. 11 favored this change. F.J.Fuller, owner of Lot 31, Blk.. 7, See. 1, appeared before the Commission opposing the change, saying he did •not want to go into a business zone. He also submitted a letter from Per. Baum, owner of Lot 27, Blk. 7, Sec. 1, authorizing him to protest in Mr. Baum's name. Mr. Palmer asked that Lots 5 & 6, Blk. 5, Sec. 1, and Lots 1 & 2, Blk. 11, Sec. 1, be notified for the next meeting. The Chairman announced the hearing closed, and the second hearing to be held on February 17, 19379 and the Secretary was instructed to publish and post notices and send cards re this hearing. MRS. HELEN M. HARRICT: Mrs. Helen M. Harriot, 314 Coral, Balboa Island, Phone 330, representing property owners on Balboa Island, presented a plan to beautify the Island by planting trees. She had contacted property owners who were willing to do this at their own expense, but during the months they were not here, wanted help on taking care of these trees.. Her plan was deemed a worthy one, but she was referred to Councilman Gordon, Chairman of the Park Commission. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A report of Coma. Nelson and . .Br ggs on survey of Balboa Island relative to set - backs. The committee filed a map showing the various distances that all of the houses facing the water on Balboa Island are set back from their front property linesv Considerable discussion re- sulted regarding a possible alteration of the front yard requirement on all of the water front lots on Balboa Island, and upon advice of the Consultant, no amendment was recommended, and each front yard variance will be taken up upon application as heretofore. REQUEST (C.HAROLD HOPRINES�: Com. L. 19. Briggs read a letter From Leon E. Yale on behalf of C. Harold Hopkins re six foot set -back for house moved to Lot 13, Blk. 26, 9"r. ESD, Base W11, on "J" Street. The owner believed the ruling of a ten foot set -back unreasonable. The Chairman announced that a Public Hearing on the Hopkins variance request would be held Febru= ary 17, at 7:30 P.M., in the City Hall, and instructed the Secretary to publish and post notices as required by the ordinance. PETITION CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH: A letter from the ity Council filed reads: The City of Newport •Beach has under consideration the leasing of certain of its property hereinafter described to Mr. McNally, for the purpose of conducting a boat livery and business incidental thereto: This property is shown on the District map as being in Zone R -3, which would prohibit the leasing of the property for the purposes contemplated or under, consideration by the City of Newport Beach. The City Council therefore respectfully requests your consideration and recommendation in relation to changing the property hereinafter described from Zone R -3 to Zone C -1. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach believes that changing this property from Zone R-3 to Zone 0-1, will not injure other properties in the vicinity as all properties lying between City owned property and the Ocean front zoned under the designation of 0-1. The property herein mentioned is described as follows: A strip of land 50 feet in width lying westerly of and parallel to 15th Street, between the first alley Northerly of rCentral Avenue and the United States Government BuUhead line, between Stations 118 and 119. This petition and letter is submitted to you in accordance with a Minute Resolution No. of the City of Newport Beach this day passed and adopted. Signed - Harry H. Williamson, Mayor Frank L. Rinehart, City Clerk." Com. L. W. Briggs moved that two public hearings be held on this matter, first one being Feb. 17, seconded by Com. SchrAftr. Carried. PARKING SURVEY: Consultant Tilton reported that he ad received official notice from the City Clerk of the approval by the City Council of his fee in connection with the major street and highway plan, also that an outline of the maps and survey re- quired was in the hands of the City Engineer. He stated further that he would communicate with Mr. Patterson re arding these maps, etc., now that the engineer s office was comparatively clear of drafting work in connection with WPA improvement jobs. HAL WILL SMITH REQUEST: Mr. Nelson submitted a plan of Hal WiSmith to build a house 65' long on a lot 751 1 , with an open roofed porch four or five fe t wide on the second floor. No action taken on this. j I • 0