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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1936THE NEWPORT BEACH CITY PLANNING 001U.ISSION met in regular session at 7:30 P. ^:?, in the City Hall, December 18th, 1936. In the absence of Chairman H.L.Parks, Com,iissioner E.B.Whitson ,resided. Present: Commissioners C.H Lind and J.J.Schnitker (who h:. ve re,�la.ced Ers.Williams and Kenneth Ba:am b;,; appointment of the City Council on December 7th,1936). Also present were Comm. Whitson, Patterson, F.W.Briggs, L.W. Briggs, Consultant Tilton, Inspector Nelson and City Attorney Thom-oson. Absent: Parks and Palmer. Minutes: For the benefit of the new members of the Commission, the minutes of the last meeting held November 18th,1936, were read and approved. RE- OPENING OF VALLELY PETITION: A brief summary of the Natter of Roland Vallely s petition to rezone Lots 5 and 6, Block 9, Sec. 1, Balboa Isl nd, from R =2 to 0-1 7.,a.s given by Com.L.W.Bri;gs. t was •explained to the new members of the Commission that after two 'jublic hearings, Vallely's petition was denied,due to the fact that there would be left on the bryside in the adjoining Block 7, Lots 1 and 2 in the R -2 district. To make this change consistent,it was believed by the Commissioners that it would be wise to effect rezoning of Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Block 9, and Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, of Block 7, Section 1. .NOTION: It was moved by Com.L.W.3ri, } :gs, seconded by J.J.Schnitker and carried, that the Commission hold two more public hearings, the first being January 20th and the second the next regular meeting, in the :natter of rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, and Lots 5 and 6, Block 9, Section 1, Balboa Isalnd, from R -2 to C -1. The secretary was instructed to publish and post notices for same. AUTO COURT APPLICATION: Mr. Handy, Contractor and representative for Robert A.Powers, who plans to erect a modern Auto Court in Tract 919, State High - way, submitted _clans to the Commission for its approval of same. The Commission, after discussion. deemed it advisable to allow permission of this con- struction. Plans had tentatively been approved by buildin^� Inspector Nelson, but building permit had not been issued pending approval of Commission. MOTION: It was :roved by Com.L.W.Briggs, seconded by Com.Lind and carried, that application of Pourers for 12 unit Auto Court, located in Tract 919, be approved. HARBOR - MASTER'S OFFICE: Plans and specifications were submitted b Contractor Gordon B.Findlay for construction of new Harbor Master's office, to be lo- cated on 71ashine;ton Street Pier, Balboa. MOTION: It Tas moved by Com. F. W. Briggs, seconded by �. SC. Bri ^;s and carried, to approve the plans as submitted by Mr. Findlay, for the new Harbor Master's office to be located on Washington Street Pier. R.S.BUTLER REQUEST: R.S.Butler, owner of Lot 7, Block 109, Section B, wishes to secure permission to build a sun porch on the north end of present building, located on that lot, said porch to extend 14 feet north. There is before the City Council at present a recommendation from the Commission that the vacated alley running between 9th and 10th Streets and bet�neen Central Avenue and Bay Avenue be reopened for public use. At the time of the vacation of this alley, easements were reserved by the City for public utilities lying therein. In view of these facts, the proposed addition to this property, Lot 7, Block 109, Section B, is impracti- cable. MOTION: It was moved by Com. L.W.Briggs, seconded by F. W. Briggs and carried, that the Commission urge the City Council to aroceed with the reopening of the alley between 9th and 10th Streets and between Central Avenue are. Bay Avenue, as per our recommendation of some weeks. HAL WILL S.N =H REQUEST: A communication from Hal Will S:_7ith, Balboa. Island Realtor, was read reouest- ing information on Lots 1 and 2, Block 12, Sec. 1. The owner wishes to build five feet from the alley line and ten feet from the front property line. The Ordinance allows him 50% variance on the front • property line. Inspector Nelson was directed to advise idr. Sr.,ith of the Zoning and Building Ordinance McNALLY APPLICATION: J. B. McNally's written .request was read concerning his desire to lease from the city a 50 foot location on the water front near the easterly end of the city property between 15th and 19th Streets on the bay front, for the erection of a pier and for conducting a boat livery; the lease to run for ten years or more at a price of $250.00 per year, payable the first of each July. This property is now zoned R-3, and Mr. McNally's first step would be to petition the Commission to hold two public hearings in the matter, requesting the rezoning from R -3 to 0-19 before the city can even consider his application. Further, his letter stated that lessee to have privilege of giving up the lease if the amount of business should not warrant retaining same, upon giving the city 60 days notice.. MOTION: It was moved by Com. L. W. Briggs, second- ededbyUom. Schnitker and carried, that we do not favor a ten year lease without a cancellation clause in favor of the city, but with a cancellation clause with private reservations we do not object to the idea of changing zoning between 15th & 16th Streets from R-3 to 0-1, subject to evidence that may be presented at public hearings. SEASIDE APARTMENTS REQUEST: Mr. Robinson and Mr Arth, representing Mrs. Mary Laurence, owner of the Seaside Apartments, Lot 13, Block 16, Section B, submitted a request to enlarge the present restaurant, one front apartment And to convert one rear garage into an apartment. The Ordinance does not allow enlargement of this restaurant, which is in R -3 district, but does allow extension of building on second story above restaurant and the adjoining upstairs apartment. MOTION: It was moved by L. W. Briggs, seconded by F. W. Briggs and carried, that M. Laurence be allowed to enlarge second story of building facing Ocean Front, but that request to enlarge restaurant and to convert rear garage into apartment be denied. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY REQUEST: A communication from M. A. Courtney, Assistant ease Agent for the Southern Pacific Company, was read, requesting re- zoning of their property on the west side of Central Avenue between Short Street and 30th Street from R-1 to C -1. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr. Courtney, advising him of necessary procedure before the above can be accomplished. PARKING SURVEY: Consultant Tilton urged that the Commissioners give some thought to the parking and traffic program. Excessive work in the City's Engineering Department has delayed the work on maps showing parking facilities, etc, within the city, and these maps must be in the hands of the Commission before discussion of the problems can be brought about. It is believed, however, that these maps should be completed at an early date. On motion the Commission djourned o Japuary 20th, 1937. r ne Bregar, Assi Sec'y, CITY �hANNING C0 S ION. U