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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/1940z, 7 MAY 291 1940 THE NEWPORT BEACH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION met In adjo urw d regular session Wednesday, May 29, 1940; 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall; Chair- man Hopkins presiding. Meeting- called to order by the Chairman. R6LL CALL - Commissioners present: Hopkins, Seager,'Allen, Briggs, Estus, Patterson, Williams. Commissioners absent: Findlay, Hodgkinson. MINUTES - This being an adjourned meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting were not considered. HEARINGS First Hearing- On Rezoning Blk 634, Canal Section, from R -2 to C -1. Secretary read the legal notice of public hearing as published. He stated that this matter came before the commission in the form of a petition - signed by 7 property owners in the block and was referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council. Chairman declared the hearing open for dis- cussion. Mr. Rogers, one of the petitioners, stated that the reason they are asking this rezoning is so that those residents in the block who are engaged in business will be able to have a sign on their propel ty advertising their business. There are several such signs in existence at the present time illegal- ly. The desire for rezoning 1s unanimous in the block, although not all of the property owners have signed the peLttion. Per. Paul Palmer, representing the Griffith Co. stated that the Griffith Company is trying to develop this section as a high class business district of which the Lido Theatre is an example. If a building . restriction can be placed on this property so that the development will be comparable to the develop- ment already done and contemplated by the Griffith Company, they will have no objection to the rezoning; of thie,property; however, if there is no restrict - ion as to the type of business structures to be al- lowed they do object. This street is apt to become the most prominent street in town and anything that opens the door to other.than substantial and 1h Sightly development in this section should be avoid ed. Mr. Rogers stated that there is 70 feet between: this property and the boulevard and he considered it impractical for any business buildings to go in 70 feet back from the Highway. Com. Estus moved that the rezoning of Block 634, Canal Section from R -2 to C -1 be passed to second hearing June 19, 1940. Seconded by Com. Briggs. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. First Hearing - On Billboard Ordinance Secretary read the legal notice of hearing as published. Chairman declared the first hearing on the amendment to Ordinance 440 having to do with the regulation, erection and maintenance of billboards open for discussion. He called for a report of the committee appointed to meet with the City Attorney ; and interested parties to look into this matter. Secretary Seager stated that the Chairman's letter appointed a committee arrived subsequent to the scheduled meeting and that and that Coms. Pat- terson and Allen and the Secretary had met with the .City Attorney and representatives of billboard concerns. He reported that it had been decided at that meeting that a simpler method of regulation could be devised by amending Sections 2 and 17 of the Ordinance. Secretary read the substitute amend -` ment as prepared by Attorney Thompson. It was brought out in discussion that this amendment would not effect the present billboards in any way unless the text of the sign is changed;; at this time it must be approved by Planning Com- mission or their representative. It was Chairman Hopkins' opinion that it would be necessary to amend R -1, R -2 and R -3 to include billboards as uses not permitted in these` zones. Secretary said it was the City Attorney's opinion that this ordinance would stand a court test: while the amendment as previously written was doubtful. Representatives of Foster and Klieser and the California Gas and O11 Association were present and both stated that they wished to discuss this new amendment with their company attorneys and has no statement to make at this time. Com. Patterson moved that the amendment to Ordinance 440 regulating billboards, pass to second hearing June 19, 1940. Seconded by Com. Allen. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. First Hearing - On Amendment to Ordinance 440 RE: Front Yard setbacks on Balboa and Channel Islands. Secretary read the legal notice of hearing as published. Chairman declared the first hearing on amend- ment to Ordinance 440 establishing a °5 ft. front yard setback in lieu of the present 10 ft, setback on Balboa Island and Channel Island open for die - cussion. Com. Patterson presented for examination by the Commission & district map of the Island upon which setbacks on all existing buildings were shown. It was Secretary Seager's- opinion that to pass this amendment establishing a 51t. setback on all lots on the Island would be a grave injustice to property owners who have setback 10 ft. The com- mission by this act would be doing more to depreciate property values than anyone else. Com. Estus concurred with Secretary Seager. He suggested that the Island should be considered.' block by block and an average setback line establish -' ed for each block. This work could be done by the City Engineer, establishing an average setback. The question of the legality of this procedure was discussed. Com. Estus moved that Come. Patterson and Allen be appointed as a committee of two to contact the City Attorney and determine whether or not this proceeding would be legal. Seconded by Com. Williams. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. Com. Estus moved that the amendment to Ordin- ance 440 establishing a 5 ft. setback of all lots' on Balboa and Channel Islands be sent to second hearing June 19, 1940. Seconded by Com. Briggs. Potion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Subdivision Ordinance Committee Com. Patterson, Chairman of the Subdivision ; Ordinance Committee reported that he had distributed; copies of the tentative draft of the ordinance to members of the commission for study and suggestions.- Thus far, he had not received reports or suggestions; from any of the commission. Com. Briggs said that he had studied the ordinance carefully and had no changes or suggestion$: to make. Com. Seager said his suggestion was that it was" very well-done and that he approved of all provisions, thereof. CORRESPONDENCE Secretary Seager read the letter he had written' to Mr. E. Chaplin, as instructed at the last meeting', in regard to his application for rezoning of Lot 2, Blk 34, Corona del Mar. He stated that no further communications had been received from Mr. Chaplin. Coma Estus presented a tentative map of Tract 1061, proposed subdivision of American Legion property on Bay Avenue, for suggestions by the _ commission. It was discussed informally. ADJOURNMENT - On motion of Com. Estus seconded by Com. Briggs: and carried the meeting adjourned. Res ectfully submitted, NO ARD : SEA Secretary.