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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/1946The Newport Beach City Manning Commission held a regular meeting Thurs- day, September 19, 1948 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Newport Beach, ' with Chairman Allen presiding. Commissioners present: Allen, Baltz, Copelin, Longmoor, Pleger, and Rudd. ROLL CALL Commissioners absent: Ellerbroek, Johnson, and Thite. Commissioner Longmoor made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Baltz MINUTES that the minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1946, be approved as read. Motion carried, and so ordered. None. 261 COMkUNICATIONS Tabled from the last meeting for further study were the applications of PUBLIC HEARINGS Ida Naylor and Claude Swestman, for rezoning to 0-2 of their respective properties. Mr. Sweetman was present and insisted on action, stating he could see no reason for further delay. However, after discussion, Commis- sioner Baltz made the moti n, seconded by Commissioner Longmoor, that both hearings-be tabled indefinitely, until such time as Coast Highway plans are definitely settled with the Pacific Electric Company. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes: Allen, Baltz, Copelin, 'bngmoor, Pleger, and Audd. Noes: None. Motion carried. Mr. Webb stated that the Engineering Dep- artment is waiting for the Pacific Electric Company, who have advised that they are perparing the figures now. Second hearing upon the matter of the application of W, G. Cartter, for rezoning from R -5 to C -2 of Lots 16, 18, 20, and 22, Block 752, Corona Del ' Mar, was declared, and Chairman Allen asked Commissioner Baltz, chairman of a committee to check on this matter to report. Commissioner Baltz said that the report was not ready due to members of the committee being on vacation, but that he would definitely have it for the next meeting. Accordingly, Commissioner Baltz made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Rudd, that the matter be tabled to the next meeting. Motion carried. A letter of protest from John E. Mack, owner of Lots 11, 18, 150 17, and 19, and 21, protesting the application, was read, and tabled. The application of E. I. White, for a 50$ setback fromt yard variance for Lot 20, Block 133., Lake Tract, Newport Beach, was declared, same having been duly filed, and.auvertised. Mr. Nhite was present and explained that through an apparent misunderstanding with the Building Department, he had j built, or started to build an overhang, or porch, and after same was well ✓ along in constructon, he was ordered to remove it. Some question seemdd to exist as to whether the change had been made after the original permit had been issued. Therefore, Commissioner Rudd made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Longmoor, that the matter be tabled, and that the Building Department be requested to present a written report on the action taken on this matter to date. Motion carried, and so ordered. Committee reports: OLD BUSINESS Master Plan: Commissioner Longmoor, chairman, reported that the committee held a meeting on September 10th, at which time Mr. Webb submitted plans ' and that the committee had just that day received plans and pictures from other cities dacluding Maimi, Florida, and that he hoped to have similar reports from other cities on their solution of the parking problem. Chair- man Allen expressed gratification and compliments to Commissioner Longmoor on the work of the.Master Plan Committee. Mr. Falter Greening, owner of the NW jr 1601 of Block "0 "55, Corona Del NEW BUSINESS Mar, was present, and requested informal discussion of plans for this 262 property. Mr,( Greening was advised to contact the Engineering Depart- ment when ready to have his plans made tip. / Mrs. Marie Claxton presented a similar problem to Mr. E. I. Whites, ' (not a formal application).. and was advised to wait for a report from the Building Department. Mr. R. R. Hubbell presented tentative plans for the construction of an Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newport heights on Cliff Drive. Care- ful consideration was given the plans and Mr. Hubbell was advised to make application for a conditional permit for same. ADJOIkUWWT Motion for adjournment was made by Commissioner Baltz, seconded by Com- missioner Rudd. Motion carried and so ordered. Respectfully submitted, -FO U Philmer J. Ellerbi4oek, Secretary