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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/1941Augu §t 20th, 1941 THE NEWPORT BEACH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION met in regular session, Ned, eve. August 20th, 1941, 7.30 P.M. in the Council -Cham- bers, City Nall, Newport Beach, Calif., Chairman Johnson presiding. Meeting called to order by the Chairman. Commissioners presents Seeger, Johnson, Patterson, Estus, Nelson " absent:: Findlay, Allen, Hopkins, Hall The minutes of the meeting of July 16th were called for consideration by the Chairman. Com. Estus moved that they be adopted as written. Seconded by Can. Nelson. Motion carried and so ordered. ROLE, CALL MINUTES The Secretary read a copy of letter written to the City Council ad— COMMUNICATIONS vising that the Planning Commission is without jurisdiction in the matter of Mrs. Manuel Cordisrols request to smoke fish because the ordinance specifically prohibits the smoking and /or processing of fish in the zone referred to. Commissioners Allen and Hall arrived at the meeting at this point. The Chairman threw the meeting open to discussion on.the request of Joseph Rossi for the rezoning of Lots 2 & 4, Blk 731, Corona Del Mar after the Secretary had advised that the matter had been regularly advertised and no written protests had been received and also that the matter had been posted-on the bulletin board. Mrs. Elsie Beebe of 701 Carnation, Corona Del Mar, Calif presented a petition bearing 45 signatures protesting the granting of this re- quest. She stated that she had personally canvassed these people and believed the petition represented the trend of opinion in that part of the community on the matter. She stated that she was personally interested because the property in question is directly across the street from her home; her property having been purchased because it was residential property. She said she felt that there were plenty of business lots on the highway without rezoning down'one block from the highway. Mrs. Edith Tait of 420 Dahlia St. Corona Del Mar, Calif, ques- tioned the interest and right of people signing the petition who lived on Ocean Blvd. which is mazy blocks from the property in ques- tion. Chr. Johnson explained that anyone in the city has a right to protest such matters although signatures of people living at some distance from the property in question, do not carry as much weight. Mrs. Della Sykes of 426 Begonia St. Corona Del Mar stated that while she lived a few blocks away and was not as much affected as some still it was her thought that if this property were rezoned, perhaps at some future date someone might want to start a business near her property and 'spot zones' might result all over the community. Mrs. Dona Williamson of 1201 Coast Highway, Corona 'Del Mar stated that if this property were rezoned, she had some business property on which she would request rezoning. She further'stated that she had refused to take advantage of a reasonable price on some property in back of hers, because she was advised that she could not have it rezoned. Chr. Johnson advised that such matters are required SECOND BEARING ON F.EQMST OF JOSEPH ROSSI- REZONING LOTS 2", BL% 731, CDM. 30 SECOND MkRING to go through the regular form of application. REQTJEST OF JOSEPH Mrs. Joseph Rossi, whose property was under discussion, advised ROSSI- REZONING LOTS that the reason for the request was that the state had taken 281 of 2 & 4, BL% 731, CDM her highway frontage for the purpose of straightening the highway. She advised that the lot has a 501 frontage and runs back to 201 across the rear. However, if the lot in back of that were rezoned, it would leave enough to build on. As it stands now, the lot is very small. She farther advised that she is sure the state would,have rezoned it for her but she neglected to have it done-at the time and that is the reason for her request to the city at this time. Chr. Johnson asked Com. Patterson what the length of the lots is at this time. Cam. Patterson advised that the old lot averaged 1191 and that after the State had cut off 281, the length of the lots would be 911. After much discussion,:Com. Allen moved the adoption of Resolution $191 recommending to the City Council that Joseph Rossils request for the rezoning of Lots 2 & 40 Blk 731, Corona Del Mar, California from R-2 to C-2 zone, be granted and.that the same be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary as the recommen- dation of this commission and a copy filed as part of the minutes of this meeting. Seconded by Cam. Hall. The Chairman called for a Roll Call Vote. ROLL CALL. Ayess Allen, Estus, Hall, Nelson, Seager N0684 Patterson, Johnson Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. VARIANCE REQUEST OF Secretary read the request of Mrs. Harold W. Adams for a conditional MRS. HAROLD W. building permit and 50% (51) front yard setback variance on Lot 20, ADAMS Blk 4, Sec. 5, Balboa Island and advised that the hearing had been properly advertised, plans posted, notices sent to 12 surrounding property owners, representing 20 surrounding lots and all other re- quirements of the ordinance complied with. No written protests were received and no one was present to protest the granting of this . variance. Can. Patterson moved the adoption of Resolution $192 recommending that Mrs. Harold W. Adams be granted a conditional, built ing permit and 50% (51) front yard setback variance on Lot 20, Blk. 4, Sec. 5, Balboa Island, and that the same be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary as the recommendation of this commission and a copy filed as part of the minutes of this meeting. Seconded by Cam. Estus. Chairman Johnson then called for a Roll Call vote. ROLL CALL. Ayes. Allen, Estus, Hall, Seeger, Johnson, Nelson, _ Patterson Noes: None Motion carried - and so ordered by the Chairman ANNUAL REORGA;iIZATION Chairman Johnson advised that he had considered it a very great honor OF THE to have been Chairman of the Commission for the past year. He added COMMISSION that he had been a little disappointed in the attendance and that if a new Chairman would make for better attendance, he was perfectly wil- ing to step out and let someone else take his place. Cam: Estus moved that Chairman Johnson be re- elected Chairmen of the Commission for the ensuing year. Cam. Patterson seconded the motion. Sec. Seeger requested all in favor signify by saying "jye" Ayes: Allen, Estus,Hall,Seager,Neloon and Patterson ' Noes: None (Chr. Johnson did not vote) Secretary Seeger declared the motion unanimously carried and so ordered. The Chainaan. declared the office of the Secretary open for election. 'Com. Estus made a motion that Sec. Seeger be re- elected Secretary for the ensuing year. Seconded by Cam. Patterson. Chr. Johnson requested' all in favor to signify in the usual manner. Ayes: Allen, Estus, Hall, Johnson, Nelson and Patterson Hoes: Hone (Secretary Seeger did not vote) Chairman Johnson declared the motion unanimously carried. It was so ordered. On motion made by Con. Allen; seconded by Com. Estus and carried, the meeting adjourned. NEST REGULAR MEETING, NED. SEPTEMBER 17, 1941 Res._e- ct_f_ul�l /y 7�,pVed, HOVGARD W. SEAGER, Secretary. 31