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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
of: Regular Meeting
May 16, 1968
8:00 P.M.
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of.Planning Commission
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present
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MEMBERS
Present: Ernest-Mayer, Jr., Planning Director
Thomas L. Woodruff, Asst. City Atty.
Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer
STAFF MEM
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Present: Willis C. Warner
Helen Herrmann
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1968
were approved on motion of Commissioner
Clemence, seconded by Coamiss.io.ner C.l.ark, and_
carried.
US PERMITS
NEWPORTER HOTEL CORP. 1107 Jamboree Road..
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P.or. Block 55 Irvine's Subdivision Zone "U"
CONTINUED
Appl..i.cant requests approval to construct. 11.8
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add_iti.onal Hotel units and appu.r.tena.nces..
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The application was.continued until June 6,
Motion
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1968 at the.request.of the applicant.
Second
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All Ayes
AMENDMENTS
CHARLES R. LATIMER, et al. 1801 - 1813 E. .Bay
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Avenue
APPROVED
Lots l to 7 B1. 27 Eastside Addn. to Balboa
Tract Zone R -1
Applicants request approval of a change in front,
yard setbacks.
Mr. William Rhodes Hervey,.Jr., 01`1807 E. Bay
Front addressed the Commission: -
The application was approved as requested, es-
Motion
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tablishing the building setback line for Lots
Second
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1, 2 and 3 of Block 27 to be a straight line
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in Block 27, extending from a point in the
easterly line of "J" Street as shown upon said
map; said point being located 20 feet southerly
of the northwest corner of said Block 27 to a
point in the easterly line of Lot 3 as shown
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upon said map, said point being located 11 fee
southerly of the northerly line of said Block
27; and establishing the building setback line
for Lots 4,. 5, 6 and 7 of Block 27 to be a
straight line in Block 27, extending from a
point in the easterly lot line of Lot 3 as
shown on said map; said point being located
14 feet southerly of the northern line of
Block 27 to a point.in.the westerly line of
"K" Street as shown upon said map, said point
being located 2 feet southerly of the northeast
corner of Block 27.
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THE IRVINE COMPANY North.Ford Area
Por. Blocks 56 & 57 Irvine's Subdivision
APPROVED
Zone Unclassified
Applicant requests approval of a new'industrial
P -C District and its application to.property
north of the Ford - Philco plant.
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Mr. Jim Taylor represented the Irvine Company.
The application was approved subject to the
Motion
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following conditions and modifications:
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All Ayes
1. Page 4, Section D -1. Signs need to be
clarified by specifying whether the
one permitted sign is per business,
per site or per center,
2. Page 6, Section E, Parking. The pro-
vision for off -site parking needs to
include that the agreement document
should be approved by the City Attorney.
There also needs to be clarification
concerning requirements where there is
more.than one shift.
3. Page 8, Section 3. We suggest further
wording to give the Planning Director
authority to require additional screen -
ing where he deems necessary. The
Traffic Engineer suggests lower plant-
ing at street intersections and that
it be held back 35 feet.
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4. Sidewalks are to be required with the
proviso that the Planning Director
may waive such sidewalk requirement
based on an evaluation of precise
plans; or may conditionally waive
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sidewalk requirements based on the
condition that such sidewalks will
be installed at such time as they
become necessary, as determined by
the City.
5. All slope banks steeper than 3:1 and
higher than 10 feet shall require the
submittal of stabilization, lands-
caping and irrigation plans to the
Planning Department for review and
approval.prior to the issuance of a.
building permit.
6. A use permit shall be required for
all proposed development in the
commercial area.
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KLUG DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. 2222 University Dr.
Por. of Lot Y Tract 706 Zone Unclassified
CW INUED
Applicant requests approval of the rezoning of
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the lot created by Resubdivis.ion No. 215 from
JUNE 6
an Unclassified to an R -4 District.
Mr. John Klug, the developer, addressed the.
Commission.
A petition containing 61 Signatures was read to
the Commission which opposed the requested
change.
The following persons from the audience.
addressed the Commission: Mr. Harold Garnsey;
Chairman of the.Upper Newport Property Owners
Association, Mr. Dennis W. Harwood, agent of
the Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Associa-
tion, Mr. Walter Wilson, 2107 Anni.versary Lane,
Mr. Edward Cook of Anniversary Lane and Mr.
C. V. Foy of Golden Circle.
Commissioner Copelin made a motion, which he
later withdrew, that a recommendation be made
to the City Council to zone the subject
property R -3 with a Planned Residential Devel-
opment overlay.
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After considerable discussion, the applicant
requested that the application be continued.
Motion
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until June 6, 1968.
Second
All Ayes
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VARIANCES
YOUNGBERG, Martha Ann 118 Crystal Avenue
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Balboa Island
APPROVED
Lot 21. B1. 3 Section 5 Balboa Island Tract
Zone R-2,
Applicant requests approval of a.2'6" second
floor projection. into the- required 5' rear
yard setback and that the dista.nce..between
buildings be 7'9" instead of-the required 10'.
Mr. Ralph Youngberg represented the applicant.
The application was approved in accordance
Motion
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with the plot plan submitted with the applica-
Second
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tion.
All Aye
V -940
HIGSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.. 433 Dahlia St.
Corona del Mar
CONTINUED
Lot 13 Block 431 Corona del Mar Tract
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Zone R -2
J E 6
Applicant requests approval to have. a stairway
project.3 ft. into the required 3 ft. side yar
setback.
The application was continued until June 6,.
Motion
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1968 due to the.absence of the applicant.
Second
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All Aye
Having an interest in the following agenda
item, Chairman Curtis left the dais in order
to avoid a conflict of interest and First .Vice
Chairman Clark.conducted the hearing.
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THE IRVINE COMPANY 341 Bayside Drive
Lots A & B Block 54 Irvine's Subdivision.
APPROVED
Zone C -1 -H
Applicant requests approval of providing 70
parking spaces in lieu of the 80 required.
Mr. David.Kaylor represented the Irvine Compan
an d. Mr. H. E. Christler of the.Islander's
Furniture Store addressed the Commission.
The application was. approved, as requested,
Motion
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subject to the following conditions:
Second
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Aes
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1. Any change of occupancy of the
Noes
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Islander's Furniture Store shall
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Voting
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be approved by the Planning Commis -,
sion as to parking.
2. All areas indicated for planting
shall be landscaped and permanently
maintained. Landscaping shall be
provided with a sprinkling system.
Detailed plans for landscaping shall
be approved by the Planning Director.
3. All street improvements shall be
completed as approved by th.e City
Engineer.
Chairman Curtis returned to the dais and calle
a 5 minute recess.
The meeting reconvened at 10 :15 P.M. with all
members present.
USE PERMITS
FOREST HOME WOMEN'S AUXILIARY 472 N. Newport
UP 361
Blvd.
APPROVED
Lot 3 Block 8 Tract .27 Zone C -1
Applicant requests approval of establishing
a thrift shop.
Mrs. Carolyn Lemon.represented the applicant.
The application was approved for a period of
Motion
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one year.
Second
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All Ayes
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DENNIS, Mike 444 Seville Street
Cost Control Builders Balboa
APPROVED
Lot 30 Tract 948 Zone 11-1
Applicant requests approval to.erect a 2nd
story bedroom and bath'over, existing garage
now located on the rear property line.
Mr. Mike Dennis was present at the meeting;
also. the owner, Mr. Ben Gait.
The application was approved subject to.the.
Motion
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following conditions:
Second
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1. That the overhang over,public property
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on the alley side be removed.
2. That an agreement be executed between
the applicant and the City Attorney's
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office, and.recorded, setting forth
that this property shall be used only
as a single family residence.
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GRANT, Les 214 Abal.one, Ba1:Is.
Lot 8 Block 6 Section 5 Balboa Island Tract
APPROVED
Zone R -2 .
Applicant requests approval of structural alter-
ations and additions to a nonconforming build-
ing,
Mr. Les Grant was.present at the meeting.
The application was approved.subject to the
Motion
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following conditions:
Second
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All Ayes
1. Provide and keep available at all
times at least two automobile parking.
spaces in a.garage;
2. Remove existing stairway in the side
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yard.
UP -1364
THE SAND CRAB 2300 Ocean Front
(Walter H. Kaiser)
APPROVED
Lots 1 & 2 Block 23 Newport Beach Tract
Zone C -1
Applicant requests .approval to have on -sale
beer -.and wine in connection with a bonafide
restaurant within 200 ft. of a residential
district..
Mr. Walter Kaiser was.present at the meeting.
The application was.approved, for a period of
Motion
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one year.
Second
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All Ayes
UP -1365
WITT,,William.M. 4904 River Avenue
Lot 35 Tract 3162 Zone C -1 -H
APPROVED
Applicant requests approval of a family room
addition to an existing nonconforming building.
Mr. William Witt was present at the meeting.
The application was approved as requested.
Motion
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Second
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All Ayes
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TULLY, Michael R. 211 -213 - 61st,Street
Lot 8 Block 1 Seashore Colony Tract Zone C-
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WITHDRAWN
Applicant requests approval for on -sale beer
and wine, live entertainment and.dancing withi
200 feet of a residential district.
The application was withdrawn at the request ol
Motion
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the applicant.
Second
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All Ayes
UP -1367
LANSDALE, Mr. & Mrs. Phil 815 E. Bay,Avenue
Balboa
CONTINUED
Lot 7 Block 11 Balboa Tract Zone .0 -1
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Applicant requests approval to a
JUNE 6
duplex with one unit to be used for commercial
used
purposes.
The application was continued until June 6,
Motion
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1968 at the request of the applicant.
Second
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All Ayes
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CARNEY, Thomas J. 2140 E. Balboa Blvd.
Balboa
APPROVED
Por. Lots 38 & 39 Tract 756 Zone R -1
Applicant requests approval of an addition to
an existing nonconforming building.
Mr. Thomas Carney was present at the meeting.
The application was approved as requested.
Motion
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Second
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WILLIAMS, Edwin 0. and 505 North Bay Front
Josephine P. Balboa Island
APPROVED
Por. Lots 3 & 4 Bl. 10 Section l
Balboa Island Tract Zone R -2
Applicant requests approval of alterations and
additions to a nonconforming dwelling; propose
to pave area for parking 2. cars.
Mr. E. 0: Williams was present at the meeting.
The application was approved as requested.
Motion
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Second
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All Ayes
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WILSHIRE WEST DEVELOPMENT 880 Irvine Avenue
COMPANY
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Por. Lot 3 Tract 1125 Zone Unclassified
Applicant requests approval of.the development
of a 732 unit apartment complex.
Mr. Robert Skinner, the architect for the pro-
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ject, represented the applicant.
The application was approved, subject to the
Motion
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following conditions:
Second
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1. All parking areas shall be screened
from public streets with low walls
(36" high) and landscaping as app-
roved by the Planning Director.
2. A parcel map shall be recorded creat -.
ing the proposed building site prior
to.issuing a building permit.
3. A master plan of sewer and water
utilities and drainage facilities
shall be approved by the Public Works
Department.
4. All utilities, including power and
telephone,.shall.be installed under-
ground.
5. All abutting streets shall be widened
and improved to City standards as
approved by the City.Engineer, in-
cluding right -of -way dedication., pave-
ment ,..cur.b, gutter,.sidewalk, utility,
extension and tree planting.
6. All street improvement plans shall be
prepared on standard size sheets by
a licensed civil engineer.
7. A satisfactory surety shall be posted
and an agreement executed guaranteeing
completion of public improvements,
and a standard:inspection fee shall
be paid.
8. Grading of the site shall be in
accordance with a grading plan a.nd
report approved by the City Engineer
and a qualified soils engineer. Upon
completion of the grading, the soils
engineer shall certify that the grad-
ing has been completed according to
the plan and grading ordinance. A
reproducible copy of the grading
plan on a standard size sheet shall
be furnished the Public Works Depart-,
ment.
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9. Vehicular access rights to 16th Street
and Irvine Avenue shall be dedicated
to the City except as shown on the
approved final site .plan..
10. Any necessary easements for public
utilities shall be at least 12 feet
wide.
11. Drive approach locations and.config-
urations shall-be approved by the City
Traffic Engineer.
12. Access for fire apparatus shall be
provided as required by the Fire
Department.
13. Fire fighting facilities such as
hydrants and water mains. shall be
approved by the Fire Department-.and
City Engineer.,
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14. All landscaped areas shall be provided
with an underground sprinkler system.
15. Final plans for landscaping and the.
sprinkler system shall be approved
by:the Planning Director.
16. All off-street parking shall comply
with .City parking standards.
17. A building permit for all or part
of the development shall have been
issued before.expiratio'n of.one
year from the date of.ap.proval.of
this use permit or a new use permit
application shall be filed.
18. The Planning Commission reserves
the right to approve minor;modifica-
tions of the plans and these condi-
tions without further public hearing
if such are not detrimental to
adjacent properties. ,
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19. The hours of operation for outdoor.
recreation shall not be later than
10:30 P.M. .
20. 1025 parking spaces shall be pro-
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vided of which 325 may be for
compact cars.
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GRIFFITH BROTHERS Irvine Avenue and..
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16th Street
APPROVED
Por. Lot 3 Tract 1125 Zone Unclassified
Applicant proposes division of property at
northeasterly corner of 16th Street and Irvine
Avenue into two parcels.
The application was approved subject to the
Motion
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following conditions:.
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1. The resubdivision shall be approved
by the City Council and.a parcel map
shall be recorded.
2. Sixteenth Street shall be dedicated
to a width of.42 feet from the
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original centerline.
3. Irvine Avenue shall be dedicated to
a width of 54 feet from the original
centerline.
4. Sherington Place and Sea Gull Lane
shall be dedicated to a width of 30
feet from centerline..
5. full street improvements shall be
constructed on 16th Street, Irvine
Avenue, Sherington Place and Sea Gull
Lane to City standards, including curb,
gutter, sidewalk, pavement, street
lighting, street trees and utility
extensions..
6. All street improvement plans shall be
prepared on standard size sheets by
a licensed civil engineer.
7. A satisfactory surety, shall be posted
and agreement executed to guarantee
completion of public improvements,
and a standard inspection fee shall
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be paid.
8. Vehicular access rights to 16th
Street and Irvine Avenue shall be
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dedicated to the City.except as
shown on the approved.final site
plan.
9. This resubdivision shall be null
.and void if not recorded within one
year of Council approval or an
approved extension thereof.
The Commission reviewed the final plans for
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the Newport.Harbor Lutheran Church at 789 Dover
Drive, Use Permit No. 1231.
After discussion, the matter was continued until
Motion
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June 6, 1968 for further review, especially
Second
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with regard to the tower in front.of the main
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building which is a total of 90 feet above
finished grade.
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2.
The Commission reviewed substitute plans sub-
mitted by Jack Todd and Stanley Ahlman in
connection with Variance No. 907 approved on
September 21, 1967 on property located at 201
Canal Street; Newport Beach, California and
approved the changes as shown on the.new.pro-
Motion
posal.
Second
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All Aye
On motion of Commissioner Clemence, seconded by
Commissioner Clark, and carried, the meeting
was adjourned until June 6, 1968 at 8:00 P.M.
in the City Council Chambers.
Ray Y. pelin, Secretary..
Planning Commission
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