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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/30/1938i NOMMXR 30, i93$ TU XKFW BUCA CITY PLANNING CCYYISSI met in adjourned regular session W November 30, 1938 at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chambers, City. Sall :. thorn Bopki" { ing. Rooting called to order by the Chairman. ROLL CALL - Commicaioners present: Ropkins, $sager, Williams, Findlay, Vitus, Patterson, Whitson, Efodgekinson, Commissioners absent: Briggs. City Attorney Thompson and Building, Inspector f6selsou attended. Chairman stated that, since this was an adjourned meeting called to consider certain matters, the regular order of business would be dispensed with. MURINGS - APPLICATION FUR Y.ABIAVCB OF SIGNAL OIL COMPAVY Secretary read the letter of application and explained that they are requesting a permit to move and altar a non - conforming element, also an 80% rear yard setback varianas. This matter was tabled at tyre last meeting. Cow, Whitson moved that this matter be lifted from the table. Seconded by Can. lotus. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. Com.ffodgskin ®on stated that the only objections had been to allowing the rear yard variancok the remodeling had boon recognised to be an improvement. Mr, Ahlport of the Signal Oil Co. and Mr. Blue, lessee of the property were present. Mr. Ahlport stated that they had requested the rearyard variance to allow more parking space around the station. No further discussion. Com. Yedgskinson m*vad the adoption of Resolution Bo. 145 recommending that a permit be granted to the Signal Oil-Co. to move and alter a non - conforming element on Lot 18. Bik 29, Newport 8oaeh Tract but that the gear yard variance be denied, and that the same be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary and a copy filed as part of the minutes of this meeting. Seconded by Con. lotus. Roll Call: Ayes: Sopkins, Seeger, Williams. Findlay, lotus. Patterson, Whitson, Bodgeld :son. Same; Bons. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. APPBOOAL OF TiNTATru YAP OF BmAcoN SAY amDIYISION - Cos. White" moved that this matter be lifted from the table. Seconded by Com.Wodgkia- son. notion oarriod and so ordered. Secretary stated that this matter bad bean tabled at the last meeting on mstiea that the Commission secure advice from tbo City Attorney as to the proper procedure for a psmviffg, anbdivsions. Secrstary.read the letter from Attay. Thompson in which he stated that. Is his optsion; the Planning Commission does not haw jurisdiction over subdivisions bg rvasom of the fait that no ordinance designating such jurisdiction has been adopted by this City Council. Chairman iiaWAs inquired if this matter was forwarded to the Planning Commission by the city Council. Secretary stated that the letter referring the map to the Planning Coesd,osion is a. paresaal 402MMidation from the City Clerk. Aytmy, cn stated that the City Couaoil wish tin commission to csueider this;: matter as formally referred to this commission by the City Council. Secretary read &.latter from Joseph A.Daak explaining the subdivision sap, sottiag forth Lsaa ties, Water Supply; Sswsra. Width of $trusts and Allays, Lot Areas, Parkways ama Beaches. and Drainage. Attny, Thompson expressed the opinion that this map complies with all rsquiremetts sfe a teatativo.ssp. Com.Pat:terson called attention to the fact that several lots in the subdivision are outside the city bousdry. Com.1hitson moved that the Newport Beach City Planning Co_ mission.approvs the teat*" map of Beason Bay Subdivision. Seconded by Goo. Findlay. Com.Seager's opinion was that the only, point to be considered at this time wan too manner in which the map came beforethe commission.. A6tsy.Thompoon stated that the City Councii did formally rotor the map to the Plasnift Commission at the meeting hold Rov.21. Bo further discussion. Motion carried ands* ordered by the Chairman. AP'PLICATIOl FOR VARIANCE OF FROUIN RANSIN,JR. ' Application for a 33 1/3% setback variance on either side of Lot 23, silk 149 8014130 NmIbea IeLtnd_Me$ read, by the Secretary. as stated that the hearing had bass advert3eiedv, postcard wti.oaw cunt to surrounding property owners, plans posted and all other of`Ve ordinance compliod with. Mr. Naumfa explained that he wish*- to move the existing building wblek ss lofts' 22 8.23 onto lot 23 and build a now bousa on lot 22. -2 Chairman Hopkins -call ad attention to the fact that the new location of the houee-will auiw.. only 2 foot setback on @Aqh­side- Attay.Tboapsou-statUd that the commission cannot grant this variance as it*is In mss #st with : the State building code which requires a 3 foot dettack when there are vinfiews.ta.06 building. Mr. Hanson said that be had made application under Sac 11PP.2 which gives the 08=162148 right to grant up to 50% on any building used as a d0olling. Mr. Thompson said this applies only when granting such variance does not conflict with the State law. It was suggested that Mr. hanson make one lot of his property or out down the &ISO Of the now building to allow the required 3 ft, between the building and the POOPOOrty 11nao Com.Patterson moved the adoption of Resolution 146 recommending that the application of Franklin Ransen,Jr. for a 33 1/3% side yard setback variance on either side Of Lot 23, Blk 14, see 3- Balboa Island be denied as it is in conflict with State law. and that the same be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary and a copy filed as a part of the minutes of %his meeting. Seconded by Com.williams. Roll Call: Ayes: Hopkins. Seager, Williams. Findlay, Istus, Patterson. Whitton. Red&iusoui, Rees: None. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. 72n VMUMG ON APPLICATION OF MARGUERITE L.MkC =JAOCH for rezoning of Lot 15, 31k 26• 1 Balboa last Side Addition from R-1 to C-1. Secretary read the letter of application and stated that the hearing bad been advertised postcard notices sent to 17 surrounding property owners representing 25 lots in the vicinity and that all other requirements of the ordinance had beat compiled with. No written protests were received. Chairman declared the bearing open for discussion. Attorney Miss. representing Mrs. VacW10uoh was present and stated that if this property 19 not zoned to allow modernization of the building it will be used for the same parpo$* as that for which it Is now being used. They have no Intention Of allowing sale Of lit"r or beer. It is the desire of the owner to got a more reasonable income from her Investment. At the time the lot was purchased &A a price in "dsss of 44,000 there was no restriction on the propertye spet- Com,Pattarsou thought it should remain as a nonconforming us*- Re s& OPP* @a d to zoning the lot. Cem.Ropkins said that as a property owner in the neighborhood he would be opposed to resoning'for business. Com.lilliams qA" she bad heard they were trying to Obtain a liquor license, Com*S9d&jn9On stated that the Board of Equalization will not grant any more liquor licenses. they would be usable to obtain one. act me ant Attuy,Thompoon iaqvdred if this property is not in litigation at -the Pr" is this not an attempt to establish its status. kttny..Mjss stated that it is before the court at present but that this commission has the power to change the acting to permit its present use. t stand up under content, This Attay;Thompson's opinion was that spot zoning would no commission has refused to spot zone in the past. Mr. Louis Briggs stated that be was Opposed to spot zoning. If the infection of a neigh~ boyhood is permitted to *caw, you cannot be assured that it will not spread. Com.Seager moved that the application be Batt to second hearing Tbecambe'r 14th. Seconded by Com.7indlay. Motion carried and so o;-derad by the Chairman, I= EyARruG ON MUCKING LOTS I & A. TRACT 919 from R-1 to C-1. secretary stated that this matter had been advertised, postcard notices sent to proportr owners in the neighborhood and all other requirements of the ordinance complied with. Chairman inquired if anyone wished to speak on this matter. No response, Map showing the area involved was ememined by the Cogmission.and discussed iAf*rm&1lY, Com. Findlay moved that this matter be east to second hearing December kkth. Seconded Com.Hodgkinson. Motion carried and to ordered by the Chairman. 7 CONTINCED HEARING (SECOND) ON APPLICATION 07 E.S. GDSON FOR RZZONUIG OF PORTION 07 LOT TRACT 919 FROM R-1 to C-1. Secretary read the application and stated that this was the second and final bearing on this matter. Ivan though this property is included in the area of Tract 919 under discussion for rezoning. the commission felt that action should be taken on this application at this meeting so that Mr. Gibson would not be delayed longer it starting construction of his auto court. Com,Whitsan moved the adoption of Resolution NO- 147 recomouding the rezoning from R-1 to 0-1 of that portion of Lot F, Tract 919 we applied for by E. S. Gibson and that Abe sane be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary and a copy filed as a part.6f.tbo minutes Of this Meeting. Seconded by Com. Hodgkinson. Roll C*11; Ayes: Hopkins. SeagOT, Williams, Findlay, Batts, Patterson, Whitson, HOWnsen. Rage. None. Motion ;;rriod and so ordered by the Chairman. -3- MOBT ON TFXUTIVB MAP OF TRACT 1011. Secretary reported his attendance at a sooting of the Orange County Planning Cesmissiou to express this commission's disapproval of the tentative map of Tract 1011, sabdivioiaa . of property owned by Mr. Strobridge. He stated that the Orange County Planning Ceaalesiom postponed action on the map. They discussed the posibility of placing the subdivider under' bond to properly dredge the canals. They were to request the subdivider to contact the City lagineer to learn what arrangement could be made to do the dredging. Cam. Seager stated that the County Planning Commission had requested the Newport Beach Planning Commission to file with them the map showing the 3 mile area lying adjacent to the City boundry. He read a letter to the City Council which he had prepared recommending that the map be adopted and filed with the Orange County Planning Commission. Cos. Seager'nroved that the map, accompanied by this letter of recommendation be forwarded to the City Council.. Seconded by Com, lotus. Motion carried and so ordered by the Chairman. Secretary Seeger moved that the Secretary be instructed to send a written report to the Orange County Planning Commission outlining this commission's objections to the tentative map of Tract 1011. Seconded by Com, Findlay. The Commission outlined their objection as follows: 1. It is not shown that provision has been made_for disposal of sewage. 2. It is not shown that provision is made for adequate and acceptable water supply. 3, The commission is of the opinion that the proposed canals are of insufficient depth to provide for proper water circulation, 4. The commission is not convinoed'of the financial ability of the subdivider to complete the subdivision as might be finally approved, 5. Insufficient lot area in some instances, Motion earried and so ordered by the Chairman. OBDIHABTCm HlGmATING SUBDIVISIONS Cos, Seeger brought up the matter mentioned earlier in the meeting of requesting the City Council to enact an ordinance regulating subdivisions. Attay. Thompson suggested that a committee might be appointed to formulate as ordisaase which could be submitted to the City Council for adoption. Chairman Hopkins said that this would give the commission a standard by which to forsi- ulate decisions on subdivisions maps submitted for approval. Com. Patterson moved that the Chairman appoint a committee of three to formulate a set of regulations to present to the City Council to be incorporated into an ordinance regalating subdivisions. Seconded by Com,Wtlliams. Motion carried and so ordered. The Chairman appointed Com. lotus, Chairman, Com. Findlay and Patterson and Sec. Semen, ex- officio to serve on this committee. COMMUSICATIONS - Secretary read a communication from Jessie Collins in which she complained of the fire and smoke resulting from the tarring of barges and floats on the beach in front of the Island Boat House an Balboa Island. Com.Patterson moved that this communication be referred to the City Council. Seconded by Com, lotus. Motion carried and so ordered. Chairman instructed the Secretary to reply to lira. Collins' letter informing her that this commission has no police power and no jurisdieition is such matters and that her oem. munication had been referred to the City Council. AWOUNMERT - On motion of Com._Seager seconded by Com. Findlay and carried, the meeting adjourned., Next meeting date December 14th, 1938, Council Chambers, City Hall. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD W. SlA4la,• Secretary. 0