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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1938FEBRUARY 16, 1938 THE NEWPORT BEACH CM PALNNING C0121ISSION met 'in regular session 'Vednesday, February 16, 1938 at •7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Chairman Hopkins presiding. Meeting was called to order by the Chairman. ROLL CALL - Commissioners present: Hopkins, Seager, Briggs, Williams, Findlay, Schnitker, Patterson. Commissioners absent: Whitson. City Attny. Thompson attended. The Secretary stated that this was a regular meeting. MIN[ITES Cogan. Briggs said that he had a correction to, ` make in the minutes of the last adjourned meeting held January 26. He had been excused when the dis- cussion on the proposed Circular Drive was held so could not have expressed an opinion. With this correction made, Comm. Briggs moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held January 19, 1938 and the adjourned meeting held January 26, 1938 be approved as written. Seconded by Comm. Schnitker.` Motion carried. COP:IMITTEE REPORTS Chairman inquired if there were any committee reports. Mrs. Williams reported having written to the State Park Department regarding the replacing of trees on the Coast Highway and said that she had received a letter thanking her for calling their attention to the matter. Dr. Seager said that the trees are being replaced now. HEARINGS REZONING OF LOTS 304,5 and 6 at 6600 Coast High- way. SECOND HEARING Secretary read the application of Yr.;Riddle for rezoning of Lots 3,4,5 and 5 and presented the map showing their location for examination by the commission. Chairman inquired if notices had been sent to the surrounding property owners. Secretary said there had been no notices sent. Chairman asked if there was anyone present who wished to ask questions or object to the rezoning of these lots. No one objected. Comm. Patterson inquired what the commission 0 i was going to do with the rest of the property in this section; he thought perhaps it should all be rezoned for business. Mr. Thompson said that the City owns most of the property in this district.' Chairman Hopkins thought the commission should try to restrict the spreading of business zones and should only rezone for business as the demand arises. Comm. Patterson moved that Resolution No. 113 be adopted recommending to the City Council that Lots 3,4,5 and 6 at 6600 Coast Highway in West Newport be rezoned from R -3 to C -1 and that the same be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary and a copy be filed as apart of the minutes of this meeting. Seconded by Comm. Findlay. Passed by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: Hopkins, Seager, Briggs, Williams, Findlay, Schnitker,`Patterson. Noes: None. So ordered by the Chairman. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 440 - FIRST HEARING` Secretary presented for discussion the following proposed amendment to Ordinance 440 having to do with rear yard requirements as ordered at the last meeting; Subdivision "c" of paragraph "1" of Subsection C of Section 10, appearing in column 3 on page 5 shall be amended as follows: after the word "feet" a comma, and the words "except in such streets, alleys, public parks, or beaches in any block of which buildings have been erected upon the rear Property line upon fifty percent of the lots, the rear yard requirements shall be fixed by the City Council upon recommend- - ation of the Planning Commission as here- in provided," Chairman inquired if anyone wished to discuss this amendment from the floor. No one responded. Comm. Schnitker moved to send this matter to the second hearing to be held February 23, 1938. Seconded by Comm. Findlay. Motion carried. So ordered by the Chairman. HEARING ON TENTATIVE L4AP OF TRACT 1006. Mr. 'i "Dooley, representing the— subdIviders Tract 1006 presented the map for examination the Commission. He explained that the tract to the ordinance in every respect. The lots upper tier are to conform to R -1 standards a lots on the veach are to conform to R -2. It be a high class subdivision. of by conforms an the nd the is to Chairman Hopkins suggested that the matter be - tabled until IIr. Tilton could be•_present to look over the map and advise the commission on any action taken. • Mr. V";ooley said he would like the commission to take some action on the map as soon as possible so they could go ahead with the preparation of their detail maps. Comm. Findlay said that he had visit- ed the property and approved of the development, he "thought it an improvement to the community. Dr. Seager said that he had visited the property and also approved of the project. The lots are to !re 50 ft. wide and will allow plenty of room for building. The opinion of the commission was that the resi- dence property should be extended to Iris St. in- stead of leaving the corner lots zoned for business. Comm. Patterson moved that the tentative map of Tract 1006 be approved by the commission with the provision that lots.26,28,30,32 and 34 of Block A36 . be included in the proposed subdivision. Seconded by Comm. Findlay. Motion carried. So ordered by the Chairman. lJ APPLICATION FOR VARIANCES Application of Mrs. Clarinda C. Smith, owner of Lot 17, Blk 3, Sec. 2, Balboa Island for 50,% front yard and 66% side yard variance was read by the Secretary. He explained that this was the corrected application for the variances discussed at the last meeting. He stated that the applications had been republished and posted and that notices had been sent to the surrounding property owners. Chairman inquired if there was anyone present" who wished to speak on this matter. No one respond- ed. Secretary said that the property had been visited by the Building Inspector and himself. There are 9 houses in the block and none of them conform to the set back requirements of the ordinance; both variances requested are on public ways; it has been the practice of the commission to grant variances on Park Avenue and nearly all of the houses on Park have been granted 50% variances. Chairman Hopkins said the commission is not im powered to grant more than a 50% side yard variance, the owners of this property are asking for a 660 variance. The Commission felt that a 50% side yard variance could be allowed. Comm. Patterson moved that Resolution No. 114 be adopted recommending to the City Council that a 500 front yard variance and a 50o side yard variance be granted to Mrs. Clarinda C. Smith on Lot 170 Blk 31 See. 2, Balboa Island, and that the same be transmitted to the City Council by the Secretary and a copy be filed as a part of the •minutes of this meeting. Seconded by Comm. Briggs. Passed by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: Hopkins, Seeger, Briggs, I'Villiams, Findlay, Schnitker, Patterson. Noes: None. So ordered by the Chairman. HEARING ON THE TRAFFIC MAP SHOWING MAJOR STREETS AND HIGIRVAYS - - FIRST HEARING - - The map showing Major streets and thoroughfares was presented for the examination of the commission and anyone interested. Chairman Hopkins explained that this map of the major streets is the beginning of the Traffic Plan and the first step in getting the traffic plan in graphic form. < It is negessary to designate the major thoroughfares and have them before us in some graphic form before we can decide where changes and improvements are needed." On this map we are taking the present streets and establishing which are major streets. This is necessary in order to make a pro •per study of existing conditions and possible sol- utions for traffic problems. This map will become part of the Master Plan. Secretary read the paragraph from the Statutes; having to do with the Master Plan for the informa- tion of those attending the meeting. Comm. Findlay moved to send this matter to the second hearing to be held at the next regular meet- ing March 16, 1938. Seconded by Comm. Schnitker. Motion carried. So ordered by the Chairman. Attny. Thompson suggested that the map be post- ed on the bulletin board so that any one interest- ed might have access to it. Mr. Maxwell, owner of a lot on 9th and Bay Front appeared before the commission with a request for a variance but had made no ap-olication. He said that he did not know the procedure required but wished to start his building as soon as possible. Mr. .Thompson suggested that he start his foundation and apply for the variance in the proper tanner; ' when the variance is granted he can file an amend- ment to the pl ans. PIr. Harris, subdivider of Tract 1006 spoke brief - 17 of their plans for the development of the tract. He said they wish to cooperate with the Commission in every -way. The development is to be a high class subdivision and will be an asset to Corona del Mar; all plans are to be submitted to an archit- ectural board for approval and restrictions placed • on the property exceed those established by Ordin- ance 440. ADJOURNI ENT Secretary Seager moved that the meeting adjourn to meet February 23, 1938 at Bay Shore Cafe on Coast Highway. Seconded by Comm. Schnitker. Potion carried. Respectfully submitted., HOWARD 1 1d. SEAGE SECRETARY NE%,VPORT CH CITY PLANNING COTY91TAISSION