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Home My WebLink About07/19/1956MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 1956 8:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT . BRIGGS, HAYTON, COPELIN, REED, LIND, & KEENE COMMISSIONERS ABSENT : RUDD, LONGNOOR, SMITH MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of June 21, 1956 APPROVED on motion of Commissioner Lind, seconded by Comm. Hayton, and carried., AMENDMENT NO. 23 1. SEAQUIST ANNEXATION Properties between Irvine, Tustin, 15th & 16th Streets excepting the Tract known as Aldean Place #1583. 2� Third hearing on Planning Commission Resolution of Intention #601 to amend zoning on the recently annexed Seaquest Annexation from, "U" District to Zoning Districts available in Zoning Ordinance # 635 that would be appropriate for land uses existing or proposed. 3. Read to the Commission were recommendations of HAHN, WISE, AND ASSOCIATES dated July 2, 1956. 4. Commissioner Hayton moved the Commission recommend to the City Council that the entire area be zoned R -1 except all of Lot 47 and a portion of Lot 37; all of Lot 47 and a portion of Lot 37 to remain in an "Unclassified" District; front yard setbacks be established as a minimum of 301 and a maximum of 401; that all houses now existing with front yard setbacks in excess of 401 be regarded as conforming to front yard requirements of Code, seconded by Comm. Briggs, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES • r- IL 0 1, PEIRSOL, Allan G. 2. Lot S Block 530 3, Posted 7 -10 -56 n 506 Begonia Tract CDM Published 7 -12 -56 PAGE - 2 - VARIANCES # 302 Corona del Mar Zone R -2 4. An encroachment of 10" into three (3) foot required side yard setback to allow for extension of fireplace. Under Section 9105.4 (b) fireplaces and chimneys may encroach to a distance of two feet from one of the side lines. The applicant desires to encroach an additional 10" permitting a total of 22". 5. The chimney on the lot was inadvertently built 10" too far into the side yard setback. 6, DISCUSSION Note findings, 7. FINDING As for encroachment, Section 9105.4 (b) is specific and the Commission feels that same should be strictly followed. No hardship has been shown as required under Section 9106.3. 8. Commissioner Reed moved the Commission recommend the DENIAL of this Variance, seconded by Comm. Hayton, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES. #303 1, BALBOA COVES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Balboa Coves 2, Lots 1 to 68 inclusive Tract # 102.1 Zone R -1 3, Posted 7 -11 -56 Published 7 -12 -56 4. Awnings to be attached to houses in Tract # 1011 but not to extend further than to six inches back of the line of waterway. Awning supports shall not be greater than two and one -half inches in diameter and the fascia shall not be lower than six and one -half feet from the floor level. The structure shall be of overhead type and shall not be enclosed on the sides or front other than by an open guard rail which shall not exceed two and one -half feet in height. 5. The sides of the houses facing the water are largely constructed of glass. The sun shining in and on the glass renders this portion of the houses almost unusable during certain period of the day and also causes rapid deterioration • of drapes, rugs, furniture covering, etc, 6, Discussion : Note findings. Page - 3 - • VARIANCES #303 (coned from Page 2) 7. Findings The Commission feels there is a definite hardship involved in this application as required under Section 9106.3 for granting variances and recommendation of approval is made subject to a copy of the Balboa Coves Community Association Specifications being made a part of the variance application. 8. Commissioner Lind moved the Commission recommend the APPROVAL of this VARIANCE subject to the above condition, seconded by Comm.'Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote., to wit: ALL AYES. n U • • 1. OtGRADY, J. 2. Lot 28 3. Posted 7 -9 -56 • • 2328 Margaret Drive Tract 1880 Page - 4- USE PERMITS #246 (withdrawn #247 Seaquist Annexation Zone "U" 4. Addition of a bedroom and garage to existing building in "Unclassified" District. 5. Additional space is needed to house family. 6. .Discussion . Note findings. 7. Findings Because the lot in question is in a "U" District a Use Permit is required for any construction under Section 9103.81 of Ordinance # 635. Recommendation of approval is made subject to the condition that the applicant con- form to R -1 requirements and restrictions. 8. Commissioner Keene moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit, seconded by Comm. Lind and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES. #248 1. DILLEY, Walter E. 507 E. Bay Avenue Balboa 2. Lot 4 Block 5 Tract BI Zone 0-1 3. Posted 7 -9 -56 4. Sale of beer at Cafe & Malt Shop. 5. The lot in question is within 2001 of an R -3 Zone and under Section 9105.1 (b) a Use Permit must be secured before the sale of liquor may be permitted. 6. Discussion . Note findings. 7. Findings The residential zone is comprised of Apartments which are seasonal and attracts teen -age groups. Applicant has shown intent of enlarging establishment by providing 40 or more seats. The Commission feels this increased capacity would not be desirable for teen -age groups who are using near by residential property. 8. Commissioner Reed moved the Commission recommend the DENIAL of this Use Permit, seconded by Commissioner Lind. Said motion resulted in a tie roll call vote as follows: AYES Reed, Briggs, Lind NOES Keene, Copelin, Hayton Application must be reconsidered at August meeting. • 1. RICH, Fred 2. Lot 18 3. Posted 7 -9 -56 2330 15th Street Newport Heights Tract Page = 5 - USE PERMITS #249 Seaquist Annexation Zone "U" 4. Addition of garage and alterations of existing house in an "Unclassified" District. 5. No hardship shown. 6. Discussion Note findings. 7. Findings Because the lot in question is in a "U" Zone a Use Permit is required under Section 9103.81. Recommendation of approval is made subject to the condition that the applicant conform to R -1 restrictions and requirements. 8. Commissioner Keene moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit, seconded by Comm. Lind, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES 1. GOLDEN, Paul A. 2. Portion of Lot A 3. Posted 7 -9 -56 2244 W. Coast Highway Tract 919 4. The use of the property for a trailer park. #25o (withdrawn) #251 Newport Beach Zone C -1 -H 5. The portion of this property involved in this request is situated at the rear of a very deep lot, consequently it is not feasible to use it for any other purpose. 6. Discussion . Note findings. 7. Findings Under Section 9103.52 (a) a Use Permit is required before a trailer court may be established in a C -1 District. Recommendation of approval is made subject to the condition that the applicant submit a new plot plan; conform to Ordinance # 592 as amended; /parking spaces for twelve (12) guest cars. provide 8. Commissioner Lind moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit subject to the above conditions, seconded by Comm. Reed, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES • • • Page - 6 - USE PERMITS #252 1. WHITE CO. 1900 Vivian Lane Newport Beach 2, Lot 31 Tract 1805 Harbor Highlands Zone "U" 3. Not posted. 4. Construction of a swimming pool in an "Unclassified" District. 5. No hardship shown. 6. Discussion : Note findings. 7. Findings : Because the property in question is in a "U" Zone a Use Permit is required under Section 9103.81. Recommendation of approval is made subject to the condition that the applicant conform to R -1 -B restrictions and requirements. 8. Commissioner Hayton moved the Commission recommend the GRANTING of this Use Permit, seconded by Comm. Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote; to wit: ALL AYES 1. HARBOUR, G.L. 604 Via Lido Noud #253 Newport Beach 2. Lot 70 Tract 907 Zone R -1 3. Not posted. 4. Extensive alterations on an existing non - conforming house. 5. Additional space needed to house family. 6. Discussion : Note findings. 7. Findings . Section 9105.7 of Ord. #635 is specific as to structural alterations of an existing non - conforming building. No hardship has been shown by the applicant and the Commission feels that the setbacks as required under the Code may be established without causing too much hardship on the petitioner. 8. Commissioner Lind moved the Commission recommend the DENIAL of this Use Permit, seconded by Comm. Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES Reed, Copelin, Hayton, Briggs, & Lind NOES Keene • • n LJ Page - 7 - AMENDMENTS #24 1. Third hearing on Planning Commission Resolution of Intention # 602 to amend Ordinance # 635 to create a controlled manufacturing,Zone to be designated as a C -M District. 2. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the DENIAL of this Resolution of Intention due to a procedural error, seconded by Comm. Lind, and carried by the following roll call vote, to wits ALL AYES. #25 1. PASADENA LAND CO. Between 20th and 21st Streets Zone "U" 2. Portion of Lots 159 and 157 Blocks 52 & 53 2nd Hearing Irvine's Subdivision 3. Posted 6 -11 -56 Published 6 -11 -56 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 Lind moved the Commission recommend to the City Council that the tract as shown on Tentative Map 3082, known as "Baycrest ", be zoned as an R -1 -B District, seconded by Comm. Hayton and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #26 1. First hearing on Planning Commission Resolution of Intention # 603 to hold Pmblic Hearings to re -zone Tracts 1763, 1805, & 1806, known as Harbor Highlands, from an "Unclassified" District to an R-1 -B District. 2. Posted 7 -9 -56 Published 7 -12 -56 3. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission set this matter over for a second, hearing on August 16, 1956, seconded by Comm. Reed, and carried by the following vote, ALL AYES. Page TENTATIVE MAP #2813 Presented to the Planning Commission were six copies of Tentative Map # 2813, being a portion of Block 94 of Irvine's Subdivision as shown on Book 1, Page 88, M.M. Orange County California. The City Engineer submitted a letter to the Commission dated July 5, 1956 stating that he had found the Tentative Map to conform in all respects to the applicable provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance. Commissioner Briggs moved the Commission recommend the APPROVAL of this Tentative lisp, and that the Subdividers be informed of the re- quirements of Section 9255.27 of Ordinance # 650, seconded by Comm. Lind and carried by the following vote, ALL AYES. FINAL MAP #3082 Presented to the Commission were six copies of the Final Map for Tract No. 3082, being a parcel of land lying in Lot 159, Block 53 and Lot 157, Block 52 of Irvine's Subdivision. On motion of Commissioner Lind, seconded by Comm. Briggs and carried, Final Map of Tract # 3082 was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Subdivider be instructed to pay the City of Newport Beach ?"15.00 per lot for park purposes in accordance with the Minute Resolution adopted by the City Council on April 17, 1956. 2. That the Subdivider comply with the requirements of Section 9255.27 of Ordinance # 650. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Briggs nominated Comm, Longmoor to succeed himself as Chairman. Comm. Briggs nominated Comm. Copelin to succeed himself as Seretary. Comm. Keene nominated Comm. Lind for the office of Vice Chairman. The Commission acting as a whole, unanimously endorsed all nominations, and the offices of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary were declared filled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Business at hand being declared completed, the Commission meeting was adjourned on motion of Comm. Briggs, secondde P �• Hayton and carried. Rav o elin, Secretary