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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1957MINUTES, ADJOMMD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS NEWPORT REACH CALIFORNIA December 19, 1957 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Reed, Copelin, Keene, Longmoor, Smith, Hayton, Rudd, Lind, Sturtevant Commissioners Absent: None Minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1957, were approved on motion of Commissioner Rudd, seconded by Commissioner Copelin and carried. MASTER PLAN Commissioner Longmoor stated that the final hearing on the Master Plan had been completed on December 5, 1957, and that it had been taken under submission for adoption by Resolution at this meeting. Mr. Longmoor asked if anyone would like to speak from the audience in connection with the Master Plan. No one expressed a desire to speak regarding the Master Plan and Commissioner Longmoor asked a motion to adopt Resolution #618. Commissioner Copelin moved the Commission recommend to the City Council the adoption by Resolution �*18 of the Master Plan as submitted and amended by the firm of Hahn, Wise & Associates. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Reed and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES I. NELSON, William K. 2. Lots 1 & 3 Block 643 3. Posted November 13, 1957 601 Poppy Ave., CdM CdM Tract Published November 11, 1957 VARIANCES #425 Zone R -2 4. Construction of a fourth dwelling unit on a building site in an R -2 district. Triplex dwelling is now existing on said parcel across the common property line between the two lots. 5. Two- thirds of lot is undeveloped and the proposed new dwelling will provide parking facilities for all units on property. 6. DISCUSSION: This application was set over from the last regular meeting in order that the applicant could submit precise plans. 7. FINDINGS: The Committee reviewed the precise plans and recommended to the Commission that the application be approved, subject to following conditions: 1. The four garages must be 10' wide center to center and Page 2 VARIANCES / •' #425 con't one must be assigned to each dwelling unit and must be. accessible and usable. 2. The new building must be attached with the existing apartment units by a covered walkway. 8. On motion of Commissioner Hayton, seconded by Comma. Smith, Variance Application #425 was APPROVED, subject to the above conditions, by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES I. ROYSE, John W. 501 - 36th St. N. P. 2. Lot 1 Block $36 Canal Section Zone R -2 3. Posted December 11; 1957 Published December 11, 1957 4. An encroachment of 4'3" into a required 5' setback on 36th.St. 5. Applicant desires to enclose existing garage now facing on Finley 'Ave. and to construct a new garage within the setback facing 36th St. DISCUSSION: 6. Note findings 7. FINDINGS: The Committee stated that- all of the dwellings on Finley Ave. encroached into the 5' rear yard required setback and that the proposed projection,would not exceed beyond these existing dwellings: .A recommendation of approval was made by the Committee. 8. On motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Comm. Rudd, Variance Application Ai6 was APPROVED by the following roll call vote,.to wit: ALL AYES 28 1. MACCO CORP. ,417 Avocado Ave., CdM 2. Lot 47 Tract 2813 ZOne.R.l 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Published December 11,.1957 4. Detached garage in front half of lot and a 44' front yard setback. 5. Subdivider wishes-to maintain architectural design of tract with a. detached ' garage and.desires a 44' front yard setback instead of a required 35' due to unusual shape and location of lot. Page 3 .. VARIANCES #428 cont 6. DISCUSSION: Note findings 7. FINDINGS: The Commission determined that this request was in keeping with the architectural design adopted by the subdivider and recommended approval. 8. On motion of Commissioner Hayton, seconded by Comm. Rudd, Variance Application #428 was APPROVED by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #429 1. HOSKIN, W. J. and Thelma 1510 West Ocean Front, Balboa 2. Lot 6 Block 15 Section B Zone R -4 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Published December 11, 1957 ' 4. Waiver of garage space requirement for a three -car garage. 5. Existing garage is 23' wide, inside measurement. We propose to add two- story duplex on front of property, and will convert one existing unit into additional garage space to accommodate 3 cars. 6. DISCUSSION: The applicant addressed the Commission and stated that there was in the same neighborhood 2 or 3 dwellings which had a garage with the same measurements which would be identical with his proposed units if the Commission approves this request. 7. FINDINGS: The Committee in their report to the Commission stated that the garage is now existing and to increase the width would create a definite hardship. It was further pointed out upon investigation of neighboring properties that several similar garages existed. Because this is a R -4 district, the Committee recommended the application be approved and that the number of units be limited to three. 8. On motion of Commissioner Rudd, seconded by Comm. Copelin, Variance Application #429 was APPROVED, subject to the above conditions, by the following roll call vote, to wit: Ayes: Reed, Copelin, Keene, Longmoor, Smith, Rudd, Sturtevant Noes: Lind Comm. Absent: Hayton • Page 4 1. MACCO CORP. 1715 Bayadere Terrace, CdM 2. Lot 164 Tract 2813 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Published December 11, 1957 4. Detached garage in front half of lot. 5. Subdivider wishes to maintain architectural design of tract. 6.. DISCUSSION: Note findings VARIANCES Zone :R-1 7. FINDINGS: The Commission determined that the application was in keeping with architectural design adopted by the subdivider and recommended approval. 8. on motion of Commissioner Rudd, seconded by Comm. Smith, Variance Application #430 was APPROVED by the following roil call vote, .to,wit: ALL AYES #431 1. WHITE, Stroller .217 Abalone Ave., Balboa • 2. Lot 20 Block 7 Section B.I. Tract Zone R-;2. 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Published December 11, 1957 4. Waiver of covered car space on residential property. 5. Existing structure prohibits construction of_garage.or carport, without nullifying its present utility. Twelve feet of sliding.glass door area .prevents construction of firewall. 6. DISCUSSION: The applicant was present and stated that.his: dwelling was of unusual circumstances as it formerly was a part of a Masonic Home on Balboa Island and that a garage had never existed. He advised the Commission that the existing structure consisted of 690 sq.. ft. of living space area and it was his desire to increase the floor area. 7. FINDINGS.: The Committee in their report to the Commission stated that because of the critical parking situation on Balboa Island they could not recommend waiver of a covered car space as required by the Code and recommended denial of this application with the.suggestion that the applicant convert the rear portion of the dwelling into a garage. 8.. On motion of Commissioner Lind, seconded by Comm. Keene, Variance Application #431 was DENIED by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES Commissioner Hayton left the meeting at 9:00 P.M. 1. KIMBRELL, Illene S. 2. Lot: NWly 50' of Lots 1 & 2 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Page 5 VARIANCES 71432 300 - 36th St., N. B. Section: Lake Zone R -2 Published December 11, 1957 4. Encroachment of 6' into a required rear yard setback of 10'. 5. Due to limitation of size of lot (only 50' x 501), consider this vital for attractiveness of building and necessary off - street parking. 6. DISCUSSION: After considerable discussion with the applicant; the Commission suggested that this application be set over for another hearing and that in the interim, the applicant furnish corrected plans showing proposed garages and any encroachment that he desires for the main dwelling. 7. On motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Comm. Rudd and carried, Variance Application 71432 was set over until the next regular meeting of the planning Commission. 71433 • 1. HOLBROOK, Kenneth 3719 ocean Blvd, CdM Zone R -1 2. Portion of Block A 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Published December 11, 1957 4. The building of stairways in the 10' setback from Ocean Blvd. and the building of a metal mansard on the garage roof not to exceed present roof height. 5. House is built with no access from main entrance door to living quarters except by the elevator or through the kitchen. 6. DISCUSSION: Mr. James Turner, 3728 Ocean Blvd., addressed the Commission and stated that he had no objections to the proposed stairway as it would be below street level; however, he would object to the proposed alterations of the roof as it would affect the view of persons residing in this area. 7. FINDINGS: The Committee in their report to the Commission recommended approval of the stairway within the front yard setback as it will greatly improve the utility of the building and will be entirely below the street level. The Committee further recommended that the application for alteration of the roof • be denied for the reason the proposed mansard roof would be detrimental to the view of persons residing in the neighborhood. B. On motion of Commissioner Sturtevant, seconded by Comm. Rudd, Variance Application 71433 was APPROVED by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES E 1. JEWELL, Ward E. 2. NE of Lot 26. All of Lot 28 & 30 3. Posted December 11, 1957 Page 6 324- 326 -328 Larkspur, CdM CdM Section Published December 11, 1957 VARIANCES #434 Zone R -2 4. Waiver of side yard setbacks of south side line of Lot 130. North and south side lines of Lot #28, and north side line of Lot #26, to enable construction of 6 units on existing (3) R -2 lots adjoining R -3 property. 5. Larkspur is an unimproved and inaccessible street from the north side of Lot #25 to Bayside Dr., thus making Lots X626, 28 & 30 inaccessible except from alley. Directly across the alley to the east on Lots X628, 29, & 31 is a seven -unit apartment under construction. 6. DISCUSSION: Note findings 7. FINDINGS: This application was approved by the Commission on June 20, 1957, but under Section 9106.41 of the Municipal Code it was revoked on December 20, 1957. The applicant advised the Commission that the six months' period did not give him sufficient time to arrange financing and to present precise plans. The Committee recommended approval of this renewal application. 8. On motion of Commissioner Longmoor, seconded by Comm. Sturtevant, Variance Application X6434 was APPROVED by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES 1. BABSON, Edward J. 487 Morning Canyon Rd., CdM AMENDMENTS X643 2. Lot 3 Tract 1237 Zone R -3 -B 3. Posted November 8, 1957 Published November 11, 1957 Second Hearing 4. The petitioner desires to amend Section 9104.13 of Ordinance 16635 so as to cause this property to fall within an R -3 -B District. 5. FINDINGS: The findings which are attached to the application are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. 6. On motion of Commissioner Longmoor, seconded by Comm. Copelin, and carried, it was moved by the Commission that Amendment X643 be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation for DENIAL by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES Page 7 AMENDMENTS • #44 1. KARSTENS, Robert H. & Other Property Owners Block 132 CdM 2. Lots 1 to 18 inclusive, Block 132, Resubdivision of CdM. Zone R -2 3. Posted November 8, 1957 Published November 11, 1957 Second Hearing 4. The petitioner desires to amend Section 9103.2 of Ordinance #635 so as to cause this property to fall within an R -3 district. 5. To increase residential potential in the area, a need readily indicated by proposed rapid developments both industrially and otherwise in this immediate area in the forseeable future. 6. DISCUSSION: Mr. Robert Karstens was present and stated to the Commission that their lawyer was confined and unable to be at this meeting. He requested that the hearing on this application . be continued until the next regular meeting of the Commission. On motion of Commissioner Sturtevant and seconded by Comm. Keene, it was moved that Amendment #44 be set over until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Said motion did not carry by the following roll call vote, to wit: • AYES: Keene & Sturtevant NOES: Reed, Copelin, Longmoor, Smith, Rudd, Lind ABSENT: Hayton 7. FINDINGS: The findings which are attached to the application are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. Commissioner Reed moved the Commission recommend the DENIAL of Amendment Application #44, seconded- by Comm. Rudd and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES #45 On motion of Commissioner Copelin and seconded by Comm. Smith and carried, Amendment #45 to amend Article IX (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code of the City of Newport Beach was set over for a second hearing at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. • a 0 Page 8 1. LINDERMAN, James S. 109 Diamond Ave. 2. Lot 7 Block 2 Section 2 3. Extension and alteration of existing sundeck. 4. DISCUSSION: Note findings USE PERMITS #388 Balboa Island B.I. Tract Zone R =2 5. FINDINGS: Since the non - conforming feature of this dwelling will not be continued, the Committee recommended approval. 6. On motion of Commissioner Keene, seconded by Comm. Lind, Use Permit Application #388 was APPROVED by the following roll call vote: ALL AYES 1. ROVER, Edward 2. Lot 7 Block 4 3. Posted December 9, 1957 4. Sale of alcoholic beverages 415 East Balboa Blvd., Balboa Balboa Tract #389 Zone C -1 5. DISCUSSION: Commissioner Longmoor asked the applicant who was present together with his contractor, Mr. Dean Kephart, if they were planning to provide any off - street parking on the premises. The reply of the applicant was in the negative.. 6. FINDINGS: The Commission found and determined that the failure to provide any off - street parking for a residential and cocktail bar would add to a already congested area and would be detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. 7. On motion of Commissioner Lind, seconded by Comm. Smith, Use Permit Application #389 was DENIED by the following roll call vote: AYES: Reed, Copel'in, Longmoor, Smith, Rudd, Lind, Sturtevant NOES: Keene ABSENT: Hayton Page 9 #390 • Presented to the Planning Commission was Application dated December 9, 1957, signed by William Cagney, 3355 Via Lido, Newport Beach, requesting the establishment of a retail shopping area including a market and various small business facilities on property described as follows: approximately three acres between Newport Blvd., Balboa Blvd., 29th and 32nd Street. On motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Commissioner Reed and carried, Use Permit Application. #390 was set over for a public hearing on January 16, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. TENTATIVE MAP #1396 Submitted to the Planning Commission was a copy of the Tentative Map of Tract #1396 being a portion of Lot 164, Block 53, Irvine Subdivision and a portion of Lot 2, Tract 1125, and located north of 17th Street and east of Irvine Avenue. The Tentative Map of Tract #1396 was APPROVED on motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Comm. Rudd, subject to the following conditions by the following roll call vote, to wit: ALL AYES • 1. The recommendations of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission in a communication dated December 17, 1957, were approved, subject to the following exceptions: Paragraph 1, Section A, changed to read, "Cape Chestnut trees or an acceptable substitute shall be planted in all parkways throughout this Tract ". Paragraph 2 changed to read as follows: "The subdivider should provide adequate water outlets at 200' intervals along the ditch." Paragraph 3 recommending a standard lot fee deleted. 2. On recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Mr. J. B. Webb, the requirements of the subdivision ordinance requiring a 30' alley was waived in order to permit a 20' alley. 3. A 10' x 10' cut -off must be provided in the alley intersection to the rear of Lot 21. 4. On lots abutting alleys a 5' rear yard setback must be maintained for construction of garages. 5. An additional 5' of ground parallel and adjacent to 17th St, between Irvine Avenue and the intersection of 17th Street and Dover Drive shall be added. This is a part of a plan to require 5' on the other side of 17th Street so that the total right -of -way of 17th Street from Irvine Avenue to the intersection of 17th Street and Dover Drive shall be 90'. • 6. Vehicle access shall be prohibited for all lots facing 17th Street and Dover Drive. Page 10 me The meeting was adjourned on motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Commissioner Rudd, and carried. /ay Y. Copelin Secretary r 1 u