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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1956MINUTES, PLANNING COWISSION MEETING, MAY 17, 1956 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL Commissioners Present Longmoor, Briggs, Smith, Hayton, Copelin, Reed, Keene Commissioners Absent ; Rudd & Lind MINUTES The minutes of the meeting on April 19, 1956 were approved on motion of Commissioner Briggs, seconded by Comm. Reed, and carried subject to the following change: Re: Letter dated April 17, 1956 signed by K.C. Tanis, 1530 Miramar Drive, Balboa, California addressed to the Planning Commission requesting permission to establish a business at 504 30th Street. The Commission by polled opinion ruled that the business described by Mr. Tanis would fall under Section 9103.73 " Uses Prohibited " of Ordinance #635. Commissioner Keene requested permission to pass. On motion of Commissioner Briggs, seconded by Comm. Reed, the minutes of the special meetings on April 25, 1956 and May 11, 1956 were accepted and approved by the following roll call vote : ALL AYES VARIANCES #290 1. GRIMES, Fred I. 205 34th Street Newport Beach 2. Lot 22 Block 134 Lake Section Zone R -2 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 Published 5 -7 -56 4. An encroachment of 5' into a required 10' rear yard setback. 5. The proposed setback will conform with surrounding dwellings and will allow a larger building area. 6. Discussion : Note findings. 7. Findings The rear yard setbacks on these lots were promised when the City traded lots for the widening of Balboa Blvd. To conform with policy previously established the Commission feels the application should be granted. 8. Commissioner Copelin moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Variance, seconded by Comm. Reed and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES • ' Page • VARIANCES • #291 1. GOODS, J.N. .1305 Way Lane Corona del Mar 2. Lot 10 Block A -32 Tract CDM Zone R -1 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 Published 5 -7 -56 4. A rear yard variance of 4' plus a 2' eaves, which shall extend into the required 10' rear setba ck. 5. If not granted, it would be quite impossible to develop the land in accord with the desireable trend of the neighborhood. 6. Discussion Note findings. 7, Findings The variance requested in this application was granted by the Planning Commission on August 22, 1955, however, under Section 9106.41 it was revoked on February 22, 1956 requiring a new application at this time. The Commission recommended the application be approved subject to the conditions specified in the decision of August 22, 1955 which are as follows. " After some discussion the Commission created a (22) two and one -half foot, front yard set -back, for this ALLEY which is now being regarded as a STREET. It was agreed that no eaves or overhand should be built in a manner that would encroach upon public thoroughfare or right of way. The Commission felt the variance of a four foot overhang into the rear yard of the second story of the home would loan itself to the topography of this area, and con- curred with the applicant's request." 8. Commissioner Hay-ton moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Variance subject to the above conditions, seconded by Comm. Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #292 1. BAUER, Harry J. 1501 E. Bay Front Balboa Peninsula 2. Lots 1 & 2 Block 24 Bay Front Section Zone R-1 3: Posted 5 -7 -56 Published 5 -7 -56 4. Present porch within approximately 6" of property line. It is now desired to inclose porch with roof & windows. 5. Porch of very limited use unless inclosed for protection from wind. Permanent construction would improve appearance. • • Page - 3 - VARIANCES • #292 (con'd from page 2) 6. Discussion Note findings. 7. Findings Unless extreme hardship is evident or shown, it is the policy of the Planning Commission per Section 9106.3 to prohibit enclosed structures within the required front yard setEaacks. No hardship has been shown in this application and similar requests have been denied. 8. Commissioner Smith moved the Commission recommend the DENIAL of this Variance, seconded by Comm. Reed and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES 6. Discussion . The Harbor Island Community Association has consented to this application and it is apparent that none of the other lots in Tract 802 will be injured. 7. Findings - Because of the shape and size of these lots, the Commission believed the Variance approval would contribute to better development and use of property. The Commission recommends the approval of the encroachment of 15' into a required front setback of 151, set by deed restrictions of original subdividers. 8. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this VARIANCE, seconded by Comm. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #294 1. MASTERS, Charles W. 2610 Seaview Corona del Mar 2. Lot - S.E. 59' of 2 & 4 Block 232 Tract CDM Zone R -3 • 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 Published 5 -7 -56 G. An encroachment of 17' into a required 201 front setback. 5. Proposed units need more space. The requested Variance will conform #293 1. AHMANSON, H.F. 18 Harbor Island Newport Beach 2. Lots 17 & 18 Tract 802 Zone R -1 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 Published 5 -7 -56 h. An encroachment of 15' into a required 151 front setback leaving a Of setback. 5. If not granted, it would restrict desired use of the existing house and grounds. 6. Discussion . The Harbor Island Community Association has consented to this application and it is apparent that none of the other lots in Tract 802 will be injured. 7. Findings - Because of the shape and size of these lots, the Commission believed the Variance approval would contribute to better development and use of property. The Commission recommends the approval of the encroachment of 15' into a required front setback of 151, set by deed restrictions of original subdividers. 8. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this VARIANCE, seconded by Comm. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #294 1. MASTERS, Charles W. 2610 Seaview Corona del Mar 2. Lot - S.E. 59' of 2 & 4 Block 232 Tract CDM Zone R -3 • 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 Published 5 -7 -56 G. An encroachment of 17' into a required 201 front setback. 5. Proposed units need more space. The requested Variance will conform • 0 0 • • Page - 4 VARIANCES #294 (coned from page 3) with setbacks on Seaview on both sides of proposed unit, 6. Discussion : Note findings. 7. Findings : The proposed setback will conform with those established on both sides of the lot in question and since no pro- tests were entered the Commission recommended the approval of the application subject to the condition that time setback from tft alley be established as shown on the plot plan. 8. Commissioner Reed moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Variance subject to the above condition, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES USE PERMITS #232 1. BAY SHORE PARK, INC. & THE IRVINE CO. 136 W. Coast Highway Newport Beach 2. Lot - Portion of 1 Tract 1125 Zone C -1 -H 3. Posted 5-7 -56 4. The sale of small boats and outboard motors and outboard motor repair. 5. Existing building at 112 W. Coast Highway not large enough for business. 6. Discussion : Note findings. 7. Findings Because property is in a C -1 -H Zone a Use Permit is required. One of the present buildings, formerly used for storage, auto service etc., is to be enclosed and used for similar purpose in connection with boats. This will mean an improvement on this building. Properly handled, this change could be a good improve- ment without objectionable features. 8. Commissioner Reed moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit, seconded by Comm. Copelin and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES 0 1. SHIPLEY, Lee 2. Lot 21 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 u Block 331 4.20 31st Street Lancaster Addition 4. Light manufacturing of infants and childrens wear. 5. Best location available for desired use. Page - 5- USE PERMITS # 233 Newport Beach Zone C -2 6. Discussion Due to the critical parking problem in this area the Commission recommended that this application be approved subject to the condition that the vacant ground in front of the building be hard surfaced for off street parking purposes. 7. Findings This is one of the few locations in the City suitable for this type of operation and there are similar establishments in the area. Approval was recommended subject to the above conditions. 8. Commissioner Keene moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit subject to the above conditions, seconded by Comm. Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #234 1. THINLINE IiANUFACTURING CO. 418 31st Street Newport Beach 2. Lot 22 Block 331 Lancaster Addition Zone C -2 3. Posted 5 -7 -56 4. Manufacture of household goods in a C -2 Zone. The manufacturing will involve the application of formica sheets to plywood after which they are cut into various shapes. 5. Additional space needed. 6. Discussion Because of the parking problem in this area the Commission recommended the approval of this application subject to the condition that the front ground area be hard surfaced for off street parking purposes. 7. Findings This is one of the few locations in the City suitable for this type of operation and there are similar establishments in the area. 8. Commissioner Keene moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit subject to the above conditions, seconded by Comm. Reed and ca rried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES E • • 1. MICKLE, A.J. 2. Lot 2 Section 33 Lido Trailer Park Tract T6S R -10-W • Page - 6 - USE PERMS # 235 Newport Beach Zone I-1 3. Posted 5 -10 -56 4. An extension to t1ks present trailer park by adding two trailer spaces. 5. Request for more spaces. 6. Discussion Note findings. 70 Findings The location of the new spaces are adjacent to an integral part of present trailer park operation. The Commission recommends approval subject to the condition that the applicant furnish off street parking as required under Section 9105, 5 of Ordinance # 635. 8, Commissioner Keene moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit subject to the condition as specified above, seconded by Comm. Copelin and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #236 1. THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. 311 E. Balboa Blvd. Balboa 2. Lots 13 - 179 INCL. Block 2 Newport Beach Tract Zone C -1 3. Not posted. 4. The construction of a second story addition over the existing Central Office building. The rear portion consisting of a stair tower and ventilation room penthouse to be 501 above sidewalk grade. 5. Conversion from manual to dial system requires the additional floor space for dial telephone equipment. 6. Discussion Note findings. 7., Findings Maximum height of any building in a C -1 Zone is thirty -five (35) feet, provided that the height limit may be increased upon the obtaining of a Use Permit in each case. The Fire Department approved the building plans, thus the Commission recommends the height increase be permitted. 8. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of • this Use Permit, seconded by Comm. Ha4yton and carried by the following roll call vote.- tb wits ALL AYES 2. Tentative Maps 3004 & 3057 Zone "U" 3. Posted 4 -9 -56 Published 4 -9 -56 2nd Hearing 4. The Petitioner desires to amend Section 9103.8 of Ord. No. 635 so as to cause certain property to fall within an R -1 -B Zone. 5. Applicant wishes to secure Commission approval for restricted residential development of the property in question. 6. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend to the City Council that the tract as shown on Tentative Maps 3004 & 3057, known as Harbor_Highlands Addition, be zoned as an R -1 -B District, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #23 First hearing on Planning Commission Resolution of Intention #601 to amend zoning on the recently annexed Seaquist Annexation from a "U" District to Zoning Districts available in Zoning Ord. # 635 that would be appropriate for land uses existing or proposed. The first hearing was advertised and posted as being for the purpose of general • discussion with owners of property involved. . . Page -7- AMENDMENTS • # 21 1 SMITH, L.J. Balboa Blvd. & "F" St. Balboa 2. Lot 3 Section 2 T7S R -10-W Eastside Addition Zone R -3 3. Posted 3 -27 -56 Published 3 -28 -56 2nd Hearing k. To develop the property in accordance with its highest and best use by making three (3) separate suitable R -1 sites. 5. Applicant wishes to secure Commission approval for single residential development of the property in question before making additional expenditures. 6. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Portion Lot # 3 of Section 2 Eastside Addition, Balboa Tract which has been divided into three individual lots be zoned R -1 with the condition that the front yard setbacks be 51. 7. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the APPROVAL of this Amendment subject to the above condition, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #22 1. SOUTH COAST CONSTRUCTION CO. & THE IRVINE CO. Harbor Highland Addition 2. Tentative Maps 3004 & 3057 Zone "U" 3. Posted 4 -9 -56 Published 4 -9 -56 2nd Hearing 4. The Petitioner desires to amend Section 9103.8 of Ord. No. 635 so as to cause certain property to fall within an R -1 -B Zone. 5. Applicant wishes to secure Commission approval for restricted residential development of the property in question. 6. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend to the City Council that the tract as shown on Tentative Maps 3004 & 3057, known as Harbor_Highlands Addition, be zoned as an R -1 -B District, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #23 First hearing on Planning Commission Resolution of Intention #601 to amend zoning on the recently annexed Seaquist Annexation from a "U" District to Zoning Districts available in Zoning Ord. # 635 that would be appropriate for land uses existing or proposed. The first hearing was advertised and posted as being for the purpose of general • discussion with owners of property involved. • E • • Page -8- AMENDPM'TS # 23 (con'd from page 7) The Seaquist Annexation consists of properties between Irvine, Tustin 15th and 16th Streets excepting the Tract known as Aldean Place #1583. Recommendations from the floor were made as to desired zoning which included single and multiple dwellings. Commissioner Smith moved the Commission set this Amendment over for a second hearing, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following vote, to wit: ALL AYES #24 First hearing on Planning Commission Resolution of Intention to amend Ordinance #635 to create a controlled manufacturing Zone to be des- ignated as a C -M District. Commissioner Longmoor suggested that this amendment be set over for a second hearing. Commissioner Smith moved the Commission set this Amendment over for a second hearing, seconded by Comm. Copelin and carried by the following vote, to wit: ALL AYES RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #603 Proposed street name change. The street had been posted per Section 65712 of the California Government Code as follows: That the name of the Dedicated street which extends easterly from Tustin Avenue in Tract No. 1880, a dis- tance of 500 feet, be changed from La yerle Place to Margaret Drive, and that the private roadway extending easterly from the end of said dedicated street to Irvine Avenue be recognized by name as Margaret Drive. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the changing of the name of the Dedicated street which extends easterly from Tustin Avenue in Tract No. 1880, a distance of 500 feet from La Perle Place to Margaret Drive, seconded by Comm. Copelin and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES TENTATIVE MAPS Six copies of a Tentative Map of Tract No. 3068 being a parcel of land lying in Lot 151, Block 5 and Lot 152 Block 5 of Irvine's Subdivision as shown on a map recorded in Book 1, page 88, of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California, were received by the Commission. r 1 u • Page - 9 - TENTATIVE MAYS #3068 Commissioner Copelin moved the Commission approve Tentative Map #3068 and that it be referred to the City Engineer for processing under the Subdivision Code, seconded by Comm. Reed, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #3082 The Commission accepted from the floor six copies of Tentative Map # 3082 being a portion of Lot 137, Block 52 and a portion of Lot 153, Block 53 of Irvine's Subdivision, Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission refer the Tentative Maps to the City Engineer for a recommendation, seconded by Comm. Hayton, and carried by the following vote, ALL AYES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Copelin, secretary of the Commission, read a letter dated May 11,'1956 signed by Frank J. O'connor, 1700 Kings Road„ Newport Beach who requested permission to allocate as parking space for the Post Office patrons exclusively, a part of the property parallel to Riverside Avenue which is later to be occupied by the professional building. Mr. O'connor • speaking from the floor, stated this is a temporary measure and that the parking space required by Planning Commission action on October 20, 1955 will be provided when funds are available for construction of the new building. Commissioner Smith moved the Commission approve the relief sought in Mr. Oconnor's letter subject to the condition that signs be posted on the area stating that said area is to be used for Post Office patrons only, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . an Commissioner Longmoor stated the need of /Architectural Committee permitted per Section 9105.6 of Ordinance # 635 and appointed the following; R.A. Glenn, Building Department J.B. Webb, City Engineer G.J. Lind, Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Business at hand being declared completed, the Commission meeting was adjourned on motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried. • Ray Xf Cop n Secretary 0 i 0 MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION May 119 1956 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Longmoor, Lind, Briggs Reed & Keene Commissioners Absent: Smith, Rudd, Hayton & Copelin Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission waive official notice of this meeting, seconded by Comm, Reed, and carried by the following vote: ALL AYES 1. FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 3000 of MR. AUSTIN STURTEVANT The City Engineer in a communication to the Planning Commission dated May 91 1956 stated that he had examined the final map of Tract No. 3000, of Mr. Austin Sturtevant and found that the map was technically correct and substantially the same as the Tentative Map previously submitted and approved. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission approve the final map of Tract No 3000 subject to the conditions as specified at the time of approval of the Tentative Map on April 190 1956, seconded by Comm. Reed and carried by the following roll call vote: ALL AYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Business at hand being declared completed, the Commission meeting, was adjourned on motion of Comm. Lind, seconded by Comm. Keene, and carried. 0 MINUTES SPECIAL TING OF THE PLANNING COMMOION April 25, 1956 CITY HALL OUNCIL CHAMBERS 4 :00 P.M. do ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Longmoor, Lind, Briggs, Smith Copelin, Reed, & Keene Commissioners Absent: Rudd & Hayton Commissioner Reed moved the Commission waive official notice of this meeting, seconded by Comm. Copelin, and carried by the following roll call vote: ALL AYES 1. VARIANCE APPLICATION # 287 Rex Rechs Findings: This application was referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration by the City Council on April 23, 1956 in anticipation of Mr. Rechs's obtaining a guarantee for six off - street parking spaces. Upon reconsideration of the application it was found that Mr. Rech had failed to furnish a written guarantee for the required six off - street parking spaces. Motion made by,Commissioner Keene, seconded by Comm. Reed to reaffirm the denial decision rendered at the regular meeting on April 19, 1956 and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. The Commission accepted from the Orange County Planning Commission a copy of Tentative Map 3062. Motion made by Commissioner Lind, seconded by Comm. Copelin that Tentative Map 3062 be APPROVED subject to the condition that it be referred to the City Engineer in order that he could advise the Orange County Planning Commission as to his approval or disapproval. . . . . . . . . . . 3. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION' #603. �A'proposal to alter a certain street name as outlined in Sections 65711 to 65715 of the California State Government Code. 1st Hearing scheduled for May 17, 1956. 4. A letter was read to the Commission'from Commissioner Rudd requesting that he be granted a leave of absence for the months of May, June and July, 1956. Commissioner Lind moved the Commission APPROVE the leave as requested by Comm. Rudd, seconded by Comm. Smith and carried by the following roll call vote., to wit: ALL AYES . Business at hand being declared completed, the Commission meeting was adjourned on motion of Comm. Copelin, seconded by Comm. Reed, and carried. C��