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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PLACE: City Council Chambers
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
DATE: July 23, 1987
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Present
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Commissioner Pomeroy was absent. Motion was made to
Absent
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excuse Commissioner Pomeroy from the subject Planning
Commission Meeting. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
Motion
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Ayes
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Absent
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EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT:
James Hewicker, Planning Director
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney
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William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator
Rich Edmonston, City Traffic Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
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Minutes of July 9, 1987:
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Motion was made to approve the July 9, 1987, Planning
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Commission Minutes. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Absent
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Public Comments:
Public
Comments
No persons came forth to speak on non - agenda items.
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Posting of the Agenda:
Posting of
the Agenda
Planning Director James Hewicker stated that the
Planning Commission Agenda was posted on Friday,
July 17, 1987, in front of City Hall.
Request for Continuances:
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Request for
Continuance
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that either
the applicants or staff have requested the following
continuances: Item No. 1 - General Plan Amendment No.
87- 1(E) (1) regarding the deletion of the MacArthur
Boulevard /Avocado Avenue One -Way Couplet to be
continued to the Planning Commission Meeting of August
6, 1987; Item No. 2 - Use Permit No. 1600 (Amended)
regarding the expansion of the Rusty Pelican Restaurant
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located at 2735 West Coast Highway, Item No. 3 - Use
Permit No. 1738 (Amended) regarding the expansion of a
restaurant located at 3412 Via Oporto, and Item No. 4 -
Use Permit No. 3275 regarding the use of food carts and
an outdoor flower stand in Lido Marina Village to be
continued to the August 20, 1987, Planning Commission
Meeting; Item No. 5 - Resubdivision No. 851 regarding
an existing parcel located at 2218 - 22nd Street, Item
No. 6 - Use Permit No. 3237 (Amended) regarding
alterations and additions to a building located at 1535
Monrovia Avenue, Item No. 7 - Use Permit No. 3280
regarding a take -out window at an existing Carl's Jr.
Restaurant located at 3101 Newport 'Boulevard, and Item
No. 8 - Use Permit No. 3284 regarding a take -out
restaurant located at 3423 Via Lido to be continued to
the August 6, 1987, Planning Commission Meeting. .
Motion
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Motion was made to continue Item No. 1 to the August 6,
Ayes
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Absent
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and No. 4 to the August 20, 1987, Planning Commission
Meeting; and Items No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, and No. 8 to
the August 6, 1987, Planning Commission Meeting.
Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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General Plan Amendment No. 87 -1 (E)(1) (Public Hearing)
It No.l
Consideration of amendments to the Circulation Element
GPA 87 -1(E)
of the Newport Beach General Plan so as to delete the'
(1)
MacArthur Boulevard /Avocado Avenue One -Way Couplet from
the City's Master Plan of Streets and Highways, desig-
Continued
nate MacArthur Boulevard as a Major Arterial roadway
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westerly of the existing alignment, and designation of
Avocado Avenue southerly of San Miguel Drive as a
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Secondary Arterial roadway.
INITIATED BY:. The City of Newport Beach
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff
has recommended that this item be continued to the
Planning Commission meeting of August 6, 1987. -
Motion
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Motion was made to continue said item to the August 6,
Ayes
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MOTION CARRIED: _
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Use Permit No. 1600 (Amended)(Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.2
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
UP1600(A)
permitted the addition of live entertainment to the
Rusty Pelican Restaurant with alcoholic beverages on
Continued
property located in the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan
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Area. The proposed amendment includes a request to
expand the "net public area" of the restaurant by
enclosing an existing deck which will be used for
dining purposes and a request to waive a portion of the
required off - street parking spaces. The proposal also
includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to
permit the use of compact and tandem parking spaces in
conjunction with a full time valet parking service.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot H, Tract No. 919,
located at 2735 West Coast Highway, on
the southerly side of West Coast Highway
between Riverside Avenue and Tustin
Avenue, in the Mariner's Mile Specific
Plan Area.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANT: Raygal, Inc., Irvine
OWNER: Elizabeth T. Winckler Trust, Monte
Sereno
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
applicant has requested that this item be continued to
the Planning Commission meeting of August 20, 1987:
Motion
Motion was made to continue said item to the August 20,
Ayes
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Absent
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MOTION CARRIED.
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Use Permit No. 1738 (Amended)(Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.3
Request to amend a previously approved use permit that
UP1738(A)
permitted the establishment of a take -out bakery -
restaurant facility on property located in the C -1 -H
Continued
District. Said approval also included a waiver of a
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portion of the required off - street parking spaces. The
proposed amendment involves a request to expand the
existing business into adjoining commercial space with
a .separate entrance in Lido Marina Village. The
proposal also includes a request to waive the addi-
tional required off - street parking spaces.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 59 -17
(Resubdivision No. 416), located at 3412
Via Oporto, on the easterly side of Via
Oporto between Central Avenue and Via
Lido, in Lido Marina Village.
ZONE: C -1 -H
APPLICANT: German Home Bakery, Newport Beach
OWNER: Traweek Western, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff
has recommended that said item be continued to the
August 20, 1987, Planning Commission meeting.
Motion
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Motion was made to continue subject item to the August
Ayes
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20, 1987, Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted
Absent
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Use Permit No. 3275 (Continued Public Hearing) _
Item No.4
Request to permit the use of various outdoor portable.
UP3275
food carts and an outdoor flower stand within private
areas of Lido Marina Village. The proposal also
Continued
includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to
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permit the use of compact parking spaces in the Lido
Marina Village parking structure.
LOCATION: Various locations in Lido Marina
Village, on property bounded by Newport
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Boulevard, Via Lido and Newport Bay.
ZONE: C -1 -H
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APPLICANT: Traweek Investment, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff
has recommended that said item be continued to the
August 20, 1987, Planning Commission meeting.
Motion
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Motion was made to continue the subject item to the
Ayes
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August 20, 1987, Planning Commission meeting. Motion
Absent
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voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Resubdivision No. 851 (Public Hearing)
Item No.5
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Request to resubdivide an existing parcel of land into
two parcels for single family residential purposes on
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property located in the R -1 District. The proposal
Continued
also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as
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to allow an existing detached two car garage on Parcel
No. 2 to encroach to the rear property line where the
Code requires a 10 foot rear yard setback. Said garage
will also encroach to within 6 feet of the front
property line of the adjoining Parcel No. 1 where the
Code requires that accessory buildings shall not
project beyond the 20 foot front yard setback on said
adjoining lot.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot 298, Newport Heights,
located at 2218 22nd Street on the
northeasterly side of 22nd street
between Centella Place and Irvine
Avenue.
ZONE: R -1
APPLICANT: Martha Webb, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
ENGINEER: Ron Miedema, Costa Mesa
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff
has recommended that the subject item be continued to
the August 6, 1987, Planning Commission meeting.
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Motion was made to continue said item to the August 6,.
Ayes
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Absent
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MOTION CARRIED.
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Use Permit No. 3237 (Amended) (Public Hearing)
Item N0.6
UP3237(A)
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
permitted alterations and additions to an existing
architectural office on property located in the Un-
Continued
classified District. The proposed amendment involves a
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request to make further alterations and additions which
will expand the interior office space of the building.
The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning
Code so as to permit the use of compact parking spaces
within the existing on -site parking area.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot 1015, First Addition
to the Newport Mesa Tract, located at
1535 Monrovia Avenue on the westerly
side of Monrovia Avenue, between 15th
Street and Production Place in the west
Newport Triangle Area.
ZONE: Unclassified
APPLICANT: Craig Combs Associates, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff
has recommended that the subject item be continued to
the August 6, 1987, Planning Commission meeting.
Motion
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Motion was made to continue said item to the August 6,
Ayes
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Absent
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Use Permit No. 3280 (Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.7
Request to install a take -out window for hot dogs and
soft drinks only at an existing Carl's Jr. Restaurant
UP3280
facility on property located in the Cannery Village/MC-
Fadden Square Specific Plan Area. The proposal also
Continued
includes a request to waive the additional required
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off - street parking space.
LOCATION: Parcels No. 1, 2, and 3, Record of
Survey located at 3101 Newport
Boulevardrd, , on the southwesterly corner
of 32nd Street and Newport Boulevard in
the Lucky's Market Shopping Center.
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APPLICANT: Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., Anaheim
OWNER: William J. Cagney, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
applicant has requested that the subject item be
continued to the August 6, 1987, Planning Commission
meeting.
Motion
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Motion was made to continue said item to the August 6,
Ayes,
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Absent
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MOTION CARRIED.
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Use Permit No. 3284 (Public Hearing)
Item No.8
Request to establish a take -out restaurant facility
with on -sale beer and wine and seating on the inside of
UP 3284
the restaurant building and outside in a common court-
Continued
yard, on property located in Via Lido Plaza in the
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C -1 -H District. The proposal also includes a request
to waive a portion of the required off - street parking
spaces.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 85 -1
(Resubdivision No. 516), located at
3423 Via Lido, on the southerly side of
Via Lido between Newport Boulevard and
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Via Oporto in Via Lido Plaza.
ZONE: C -1 -H '
APPLICANT: Rocko's Cuisine of Lido, Inc., and the
Fritz Duda Co., Balboa Island
OWNER: Newport Via Lido Associates, Orange
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
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applicants have requested that the subject item be
continued to the August 6, 1987, Planning Commission
meeting.
on
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Motion was made to continue said item to the August 6;-
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Use Permit No. 3285 (Public Hearing) Item No.9
Request to permit the establishment of a retail sales UP3285
facility specializing in the sale and installation of
automobile accessories on property located in the C -1 -H Approved
District.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 71 -18
(Resubdivision No. 478), located at 1000
West Coast Highway, on the northerly
side of West Coast Highway, across from
the easterly end of the Balboa Bay Club.
ZONE: C -1 -H
APPLICANT: Rick E. Racer, Ltd., Newport Beach
OWNER: Deeb Investments, Inc., Toluca Lake
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
• item,. and Mr. Douglas R. Rein, 10191 Imperial Avenue,,
Garden Grove, appeared before the Planning Commission
on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Rein stated that the
applicant concurs with the findings and conditions
contained in Exhibit "A ".
In response to questions posed by Commissioner
Koppelman, Mr. Rein advised that the sale and
installation of stereos, automobile alarms, window.
tinting and assorted automobile accessories will be
available at the facility. He further commented that
automobiles will not be rinsed or washed off on the
site.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed at this time.
Motion X Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3285 subject
Ayes x x to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ". Motion'
Absent x voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed development is consistent with the
General Plan and is compatible with existing and
proposed land uses in the surrounding area.
2. Adequate parking has been provided for the pro-
posed development.
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3. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
4. The approval of Use Permit No. 3285 will not,
under the circumstances of this case be detri-
mental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort, and general welfare of persons residing
and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental
or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved plot plan, floor plan and
elevations.
2. That all installation, sales, and other activities
shall be contained within the building.
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3. That the facility shall not be open for business
prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
4. That no sound systems shall be tested or utilized
outdoors.
5. That a minimum of 13 parking spaces shall be
available for customers and employees of the
facility.
6. That all employees shall park on -site at all
times.
7. That all trash areas shall be screened from West
Coast Highway and adjoining properties.
S. That all signs shall conform to the provisions of
Chapter 20.06 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
9. That prior to occupancy, the applicant's interest
in the 12 feet of right -of -way needed to widen
West Coast Highway to Master Plan standards be
dedicated to the City. The applicant's use of
property would not be affected until such time as
the City acquires the underlying fee to the
property and widens the highway.
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10. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify
conditions of approval of this use permit, or
recommend to the City Council the revocation of
this use permit, upon a determination the the
operation which is the subject of this use permit
causes injury, or is detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare
of the community.
11. This use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
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Amendment No. 651 (Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.10
A651
Request to amend the Planned Community Development
Standards for Area 10 of the Big Canyon Planned Commu-
nity so as to amend the front, side and rear yard
(Resolution
No. 1160
setback requirements for residential dwellings and
garages and to delete the provision for the establish-
ment of setbacks in conjunction with the approval of a
Approved
tentative tract map; and the acceptance of an environ-
mental document.
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LOCATION: Tract No. 10814, located in Area 10 of
the Big Canyon Planned Community, on the
northeasterly side of San Joaquin Hills
Road, between Santa Rosa Drive and Santa
Cruz Drive, across from the northerly'
end of Newport Center.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: Irvine Pacific, Newport Beach -
OWNER: Same as applicant
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. David Dmohowski appeared before the
Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant. Mr.
Dmohowski stated that the applicant concurs with the
recommendations as suggested by staff.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed at this time.
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Motion
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Motion was made to approve Amendment No. 651
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(Resolution No. 1160) and to recommend to the City
Absent
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Council the approval of said Amendment. Motion voted
on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Variance No. 1141 (Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.11
Request to permit the alterations and additions to an
V1141
existing single family dwelling which will exceed 1.5
times the buildable area of the site on property
Denied
located in the R -1 District. The proposal also in-
cludes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to
permit the proposed addition to encroach 10 feet into .
the required 10 foot rear yard setback and one foot
into a required 4 foot side yard setback.
LOCATION: Lots 1 and 2, Block C33, Corona del
Mar, located at 2889 Way Lane, on the
northwesterly side of Way Lane between
Shell Street and Newport Bay in China
Cove.
ZONE: R -1
APPLICANT: Harry R. Eberlin, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Same as applicant
Commissioner Koppelman inquired if the addition. would
be large enough for a garage space with the requested
side yard encroachment but with the development not
exceeding the allowable 1.5 times the buildable area?
William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator,
replied that an additional 191 square feet of floor
area could be added to the existing structure without
exceeding the permitted buildable area, which is.
adequate square footage for an additional garage space.
James Hewicker, Planning Director, explained the
dimensions that the 191 square feet would have to
maintain in order to provide an additional parking
space.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Keith Hubbs appeared before the Planning
Commission on behalf of the applicant. In reference to
the three findings that must be established to grant a
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variance, Mr. Hubbs stated that because the public
stairway from Ocean Boulevard to China Cove comes down
to the applicant's residential property., there is a
hazardous condition to the applicant's valuable
automobiles; the applicant's residence on Way Lane is
located at the dead -end of Way Lane and does not appear
to be patrolled by the Police Department; that because
the applicant's valuable automobiles are subject to
vandalism he has to store some of his automobiles in a
warehouse in San Bernadino. Mr. Hubbs pointed out that
the variance approval would not be detrimental to the
adjacent neighbors because the subject site is located
in an isolated area of China Cove. Mr. Hubbs
emphasized that the applicant is attempting to protect
his valuable automobiles by enclosing said automobiles
in a garage. Mr. Hubbs compared the requested
buildable area of the subject variance with previously
approved variances in the area, and he pointed out that
the request is less than previously approved buildable
areas. Mr. Hubbs stated that the five foot wide
easement on the adjoining property may be used by the
applicant for parking purposes, and he pointed out
properties within China Cove that have setbacks less
than six feet between buildings on separate lots. Mr.
Hubbs concluded that the applicant would support the
findings and conditions for approval of the subject
variance and side encroachments as stated in Exhibit.
.1c".
Chairman Person stated that the Planning Commission is
not bound by any precedent. He advised that the
variances granted in China Cove by the Planning
Commission were distinguishable from the subject
variance because those lots were considerably smaller
than the subject 5,420± square foot lot. Mr. Hubbs
rebutted that the applicant's concern is the location
of the public walkway in relation to the applicant's
automobiles.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Debay
regarding the need for a garage to house more than five
automobiles, Mr. Hubbs replied that the applicant is in
the automobile supply business, and he also collects
automobiles as a hobby.
Commissioner Merrill and Mr. Hubbs discussed the'.
circulation system and the available parking on Way
Lane.
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Mr. Hewicker pointed out that the zoning regulations
would allow a six foot high fence or a wall to be
constructed across the rear property line and across
the side property line which would allow the
automobiles to be secured in a blocked off parking
area. Mr. Hubbs rebutted that the applicant's valuable
automobiles would not be protected from vandalism by a
fence or wall.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Winburn,
Mr. Hubbs maintained that the applicant only parks his
automobiles in his garage, and that his house guests
park their automobiles outside of the garage area. He
further stated that the public park automobiles in the
area adjacent to the applicant's property and walk up
the public stairway.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Di_sano
regarding the quantity of gasoline that would be stored
in the parked automobiles, Mr. Hubbs replied that the
amount of gasoline would be the amount Ferrari
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automobiles contain. In further response, he said that
in addition to the approximate five automobiles that
would be parked in the garage, the applicant is also
requesting guest garage space.
Mr. Gordon Hally, 2733 Shell Street and adjoining
neighbor, appeared before the Planning Commission in
opposition to the subject variance. In reference to
the three findings necessary to grant a variance, Mr.
Hally presented the following rebuttal: the applicant
has as much covered parking space as any China Cove
property owner plus he has open off - street parking;
the applicant is not being deprived of property rights
that other people in the neighborhood enjoy; that
because the applicant is a collector of expensive
automobiles that have to be warehoused does not create
a situation where the property rights are being.
infringed upon; and the five feet between the proposed
building encroachment and Mr. Rally's building could
create a fire hazard and could impede emergency
equipment.
Mrs. Jill Hally, 2733 Shell Street, appeared before the
Planning Commission to state her concerns regarding the
safety and protection of the neighbors as opposed to
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the applicant's automobiles.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,.
the public hearing was closed at this time.
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The public hearing was reopened, and Mr. Hubbs
reappeared before the Planning Commission. His
rebuttal to the previous statements pointed out that
the majority of the homes in China Cove are six feet
apart; the Fire Department informed him that the
majority of the fires are started by smokers, matches,
or electrical accidents and that the garages where
fires are started are generally used for repair work;
and that the applicant does not repair automobiles in
his garage.
In reference to Exhibit "B ", to approve the variance
and side yard encroachment, and deny the rear yard
encroachment, Commissioner Debay inquired if the
applicant would approve those findings and conditions.
Mr. Hubbs explained that said findings and conditions
would not allow an adequate turning radius for
vehicles.
Chairman Person inquired if the conditions in Exhibits
"A ", "B ", or "C" were imposed upon, would the applicant
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agree to abide by those conditions. Mr. Hubbs replied
that the applicant would only agree to Exhibit "C"
The public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Winburn referred to Finding No. 2 of
Exhibit "A" and the reference to the existing residence
containing 4,780 square feet of living area, and Mr..
Laycock explained that the existing garage area
contains approximately 1,000 square feet of floor area,
so that the existing residence contains 5,784± square
feet of gross floor area.
Commissioner Debay commented that the previously
approved variances granted in China Cove have been
granted for living area space.
Commissioner Koppelman stated that the previously
approved variances contained one -third the size of the
subject lot with the exception of the property on Shell'
Street where the China House presently exists, and the
requested variance to exceed the 1.5 Floor Area Ratio
was subsequently denied by the Planning Commission and
upheld by the City Council. Commissioner Koppelman
stated that she was concerned with the neighbors'
statements and the Fire Department's remarks regarding .
the access of emergency vehicles; however, she also
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voiced a concern regarding the applicant's desire to
protect his automobiles. Commissioner Koppelman
suggested that the applicant could construct a security
gate to protect his automobiles.
Motion was made to deny Variance No. 1141 and rear yard
Motion
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encroachment and the findings and conditions of
Ayes
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approval for a modification to permit a side yard
Absent
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encroachment as contained in Exhibit "A ".
Commissioner Merrill stated his concern regarding the
loss of open parking spaces on Way Lane.
Motion voted on as aforementioned; MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS: -
1. That there are no exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applying to the land, building, and
use proposed in this application, which circum-
stances and conditions do not generally apply to
land, building, and /or uses on the other lots in
China Cove.
2. That the granting of a variance to allow the
structure. to exceed the permitted floor area is
not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of substantial property rights of the applicant,
inasmuch as it is possible to construct a single
family dwelling on the site that does conform to
the permitted buildable area set forth in. the
Municipal Code. Furthermore, the existing resi-
dence contains 4,780± sq.ft. of living area, which
is more than adequate.
3. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation
of the.use, property, and building will, under the
circumstances of the particular case, be detri-
mental to the health, safety, peace, comfort, and
general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood of such proposed use or detri-
mental or injurious to property and improvements
in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the
City.
4. That the proposed side yard encroachment is
consistent with existing development on the site
previously approved by the City Council, and the
approval of the requested encroachment will not,
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under the circumstances of this particular case,
be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
comfort, and general welfare of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood of such proposed
use or be detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City and further that the proposed
modification is consistent with the legislative
intent of Title 20 of this Code.
5. That the proposed rear yard encroachment may cause
potential problems with access to the site by
emergency equipment, and will further restrict
vehicular maneuverability on Way Lane. Therefore,
the proposed encroachment will, under the circum-
stances of this particular case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, peace, comfort, and general
welfare of persons residing or working in the
neighborhood of such proposed use and be detri-
mental or injurious to property and improvements
in the neighborhood and the general welfare of the
City and further that the proposed modification is
not consistent with the legislative intent of
Title 20 of this Code.
CONDITIONS: --
1. That the proposed addition shall be redesigned so
that the gross structural area of the residence
shall not exceed the permitted 1.5 times the
buildable area of the site (5,975± sq.ft.)
2. That a one foot encroachment into the 4 foot
interior side yard setback shall be permitted; but
that the required 10 foot rear yard setback shall'
be maintained.
3. That vehicular access to the proposed garage
addition shall be approved by the City Traffic..
Engineer and the Planning Department.
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Motion was made to excuse Commissioner Koppelman from
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the Planning Commission meeting of Auguste 6, 1987.
Koppelman
Absent
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Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
Excused
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A D J O U R N M E N T: 8:15 P.M.
Adjournment
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JAN DEBAY, SECRETARY
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