HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1951MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COML71SSION MEETING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1951
' ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, Smith,
and Wightmsn. Commissioners Absent: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Commissioner Rudd, seconded by Commissioner Reed, the minutes
of the regular meeting of November 15th, and of the Special meeting of
December 6th, were both approved as submitted to the Commission. .Motion
carried.
PUBLIC -USE PERJITS:
HEARINGS: 1. Application of Clyde Hennell for "U" drive boat renntal.at 3310 Via
Lido, (SEly 120' Lot 1, Tract 1117. Set over from November meeting for public
hearing. Chairman Longmoor declared the hearing open and asked if anyone wished
to speak for or against the application..
- -Mrs. Taylor, 3300 Via Lido wanted to know if they intened to put in a bulk-
head to protect the bank. Chairman read letter of application in full which
described in detail just what they inteneded to do:(Chairman also read a
letter from the Lido Isle Community Association stating that they were opposed
to such an install ation.� ���- r� -�• "
.John Mottram of P. A. Palmer's office introduced W. Hennell to answer any
questions. t1r. Hennell stated that they do intend to put in a.bulkhead, on
the bulkhead line the whole length of the three lots involved. No boat re-
pairing to be done on the lot to the extent of complete over - hauls. Will have
launching ramp for trailer boats ramp open to the public. Mr. Mottram than
stated that the Griffith Company would not be in favor of the launching ramp
being open to the public. Mr. Hennell said that was the first they had heard
of that and still wanted the ramp.
Dean Ward, 217 Santa Ana Ave, brought up the point that.there are two fine
churches across the street from the property involved and that they would
require all the available parking on Sundays - -a day when a good deal of the
sport fisherman are in the area.
After further discussion, Commissioner Reed made a motion that the hearing
be continued to the next regular meeting for further investigation. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Copelin and carried.
2. Use Permit application of Lillian Schumann to operate a nursery
school at 5810 Seashore Drive, (Lot 6, Block 58, Ocean Front Tract ).
Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the.application.
The applicant was present and said that she had written to the, surrounding
neigh ors and received only one reply which was negative. The Lot is 301 x
851 and she plans to have 6 to 8 children plus two of her own under her
care. Secretary Copelin read a letter of disapproval from one of the neigh-
bars but they only occupy the house one month out of the year. School is to
run five days a week- -not on weekends. Will operate all year 'round.
Commissioner Rudd was chairman of the investigating committee and said that
after looking the situation over, he could find no fault with it.
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Commissioner Copelin made a motion that the application be granted, seconded
by Commissioner Rudd and carried by the following roll call vote, to -wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor., Reed, Rudd, Smith, & '
Wightman.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners. Eliberbroek, and Pleger.
3, Use Permit application of Frank E. Thibodo for retail sale of
marine hardware, marine engines, boat accessories, new & used small boats,
storage & repair of small boats less than 25 ft. in length, and milling &
assembling of marine hardware for sale. Above to be conducted at 201 26th Street.
(Hayward Lumber Company property) C-1 zone. Secretary read letter from the
applicant, which gave complete picture of operations to be conducted there.
Employ 5-20 people. Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against.
No casting, no grinding to be done. Applicant was asked if he'd be willing
to have stipulated that all boat trailers would be parked on property and
that there be ingress and egress. Agreed. Commissioner Copelin then made a
motion that the application be granted, seconded by Commissioner Smith with
above stipulations and carried by the following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, Smith, & Wightman.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
VARIANCES:
1. Application of the City of Newport Beach for a setback variance on
the ' southwest side of Lot 23, Block 138, River Section (203 38th St, Newport
Beach). Variance is needed to move houses to widen the highway. Houses to be
moved to the lots next door in each case. After further informal discussion,
Commissioner Rudd made a motion that the hearing be closed, seconded by Commis-
sioner Smith and carried. Commissioner Copelin then made a motion that the
Commission grant a three foot setback variance on the sideline. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Rudd and carried by the following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, Smith, and Wightman.
NCES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
2. Application of R. L. Ward for setback variance (in connection with
above) on Southwest side of Lot 2, Block 138, River Section (202 39th St, Newport
Beach). The Chairman declared the hearing open. Another case of a 24 foot hcase
on a -25 foot lot. Same circumstances as foregoing application. Commissioner
Copelin made a motion that the hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Reed
and carried. Commissioner Rudd then made a motion that the application be granted,
seconded by Commissioner Copelin and carried by the following roll call vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, Smith, & Wightman. '
'TOES. None
ABSENr: Commissioners: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
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3. Application of S. F Falvey & W. J. Barry for relief from strict
application of Section 9105.5 (a) of Ordinance No. 635 on Lot 4, Block 221,
Section A, (207 21st St, Newport Beach). Chairman declared the hearing open.
0-2 zone. Building residence and want permission to leave roof off car space.
After some discussion, Commissioner Reed .moved the hearing be closed, seconded
by Commissioner Copelin and carried. Commissioner Reed then made a motion
that the application be granted, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
by the following roll call voted to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, .Smith, and Wightman.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
4. Application of Harry PA. Howell for a variance of 216" on the over-
hang on the second story on YPly Lot 1, Block 9, Section 2, Balboa Island.
(804 Park Ave.) Declared hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak
for or against. Applicant was present and explained why they need the vari-
ance. Lot 30' x 401. Commissioner Reed was chairman of the committee and
said that he and Ellerbroek had looked it over, and that Commissioner Eller -
broek had expressed his opinion that he couldn't see any particular objection
to granting it. Commissioner Copelin made a motion that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Commissioner Wightman and carried. Commissioner Smith then moved
that the application be granted, seconded by Commissioner Rudd and carried by
the following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, Smith, and
Wightman.
' NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
5: Application of S, F. Tedesco for a 8' minimum front line setback on
Lot 47, Tract 1133, (at Northwest corner Ocean View and Avon Street). Chair-
man declared the hearing open. Roy IA. Watkins, 251 Tustin Ave, designed the
apartment house which is planned and explained the application. Property
called for twenty foot setback; if this were enforced owner would lose 113 of
use of property. Lot is 73' x 1201, triangular shppe. Six units. Commissioner
Copelin made a motion that the hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner
Reed and carried. Commissioner Copelin then made a motion that the application
be granted, seconded by Commissioner Reed and carried by the following roll
call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Copelin, Longmoor, Reed, Rudd, Smith, & Wightmanl
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Ellerbroek, and Pleger.
AIAENDMENTS:
Continu& let
hearing on Resolution
of Intention No. 486 re: commercial
incinerators. Set
over from the November
15th meeting. letters on file
'
from city attorney
of time. Chairman
and Ward & Harrim -,,ton
asked if anyone wished
Lumber Company agreeing to extention
to speak for or against.
--Arthur Pollard, 233 Santa Ana Ave,
definitely against incinerators
starting up again.
(over)
No'
—Dean Ward, 217 Santa Ana Ave. Ward.& Harrington Lumber Company isa
major operation. Doesn't believe there is any incinerator made that Will
not give off smoke carry dirt, etc., and is a nuisance
-- Walter Spicer, representing Ward & Harrington, said that he didn't '
think that the company should be deprived of a very necessary and proper
installation of the business and that all lumber companies have them as a
regular function of their business.
- -Mr. Ward said that it was a different situation here in Newport Beach
where the area is crowded and you have R -1 zoning across the street from the
lumber company. Thinks W & H could take care of a lot of the incinerator
wank at their Santa Ana location. If one starts, they'll all start, bu
the lumber company is the serious one.
Commissioner Copelin moved to close this bearing and set the hearing over to
the second hearing at the regular January meeting. Motion.seconded by Com-
missioner Reed and carried.
Chairman.Longmoor asked if there was:ianythink'else to come before the Commission
at this time.
Mr. James C. Howard, 3116 Newport Blvd., was present and wanted to discuss
informally what parking requirements would be if his client, Mr. Earl Strebe
of Palm Sprints, wanted to re -open his theatre building. Parking would be
approcimately one parking space for every ten cars.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Secretary Copelin read a letter from the City Council commending the Planning
Commission in their work for the past year.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Wightman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Reed and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
y Copelin
Se etary
G. J.