HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1957MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NE6dPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
August 15, 1957 8:00 PM
SECOND HEARING ON MASTER PLAN
Roll Call Commissioners Present: Longmoor, Briggs, Rudd,
Hayton, Copelin, Reed
& Keene
Commissioners Absent : Lind
Commissioner Longmoor explained the purpose of a Master Plan
is to cover anticipated changes in a community for a period
of approximately twenty (20) years, and that it is a guide
which must be revised each year. He then went into a lengthy
explanation concerning the three phases of the Master Plan,
possible annexations to the City of Newport Beach, possible
residential expansion in the Upper Bay Area, probable devel-
opment of a large shopping center in the vicinity of the
Irvine Country Club.
• Commissioner Longmoor then asked if anyone wished to discuss
any phase of the proposed Master Plan.
The following people spoke against the filling in of the Grand
Canal.
Maud Sibley, 110 Grand Canal
Mr. Truman W. Lattin, 220 -222 Grand Canal
Mrs. Charles Gould, 116 Grand Canal
Mr. G. S. Holland, 333 Grand Canal
Mr. Walter Smith, 125 Grand Canal
Marion Colbert,- Grand Canial:
Mr. Walter Talbot, 212 Grand Canal
Mr. Hartley Smith, 3312 Ocean Blvd., CDM
After a long discussion regarding the Grand Canal, Commissioner
Longmoor asked the Commissioners if they wished to express an
unofficial opinion regarding this matter. The opinions of the
Commissioners were as followst
Rudd - Opposed to filling in canal
Hayton - " " " " "
Copelin " " "
Smith " " " " "
. Reed - Appreciates views of protestants but does not wish
to express an opinion at this time.
Keene - Sympathizes with residents on Balboa Island but
does not feel he should express an opinion at this
time.
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• Arthur Kramer, 1403 North Bay Front, Balboa Island
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"Why, when this City was created and this Commission
formed, you agreed to certain zoning and these zones
should have been kept. This Commission should not have
taken upon itself to rezone an area after it has been
established a certain zone. The original zoning given
to an area should be kept and if people want to create
new zones, they should go into new areas which have not
been developed. Feel that Commissioners should stick to
the original zoning laws in the Island and not grant
these variances.»
Mt.
Longmoor: "We are seeking and doing our best to hold the
zoning lines as contained in the 1943 and 1950 Master
Plans. I am against any changes in zoning on Balboa
Island."
Ben
Reddick: "I think Mr. Kramer is acting in bad taste. The
nine members of this Commission serve without pay who
interpret, transmit, guide, and expedite the function of
the law as established by the City Council of Newport
Beach. The Commission does not own land, it does not
ask for any variances and does not change the zoning.
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It is the people themselves who do this and the Com-
mission tries its very best to help them. I think it is
very unfair to take nine men to task who are doing their
best." .
Mr.
Brennerman, 3312 Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar
"I am interested in the rezoning of Corona del Mar.
Understand the bluff side of Ocean Blvd. is going to be
rezoned R -1 and the other side of the street R -2. Wonder
if zoning is going to be changed:"
Mr.
Longmoor: "i•le do not believe there will be any change in
zoning in the Corona del Mar area."
Mr.
Brennerman: "Recently they have put new signs regarding
20 minutes parking and no parking signs on Ocean Blvd.
The people who cannot get to the beach at Corona del Mar
or who do not wish to pay the 500 charge are parking and
obstructing the view. ?Wonder if anything could be done
with regard to this."
Mr.
Longmoor: "This is not under our jurisdiction and is under
the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works.11
Mr.
Brennerman: "There is no time limit on trucks parking in
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parking zones. Can something be done about this ?"
Mr.
Longmoor: "This is not under our jurisdiction, but is in
the hands of the City Administration. This should be
sent to City Council."
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Mr. Penny: "He should be referred to the City Manager for the
solution of these problems."
Mr. Burt blebb. "Idith regard to the conversation I had with
you today, we are going to take this matter up and try to
get a workable solution."
Earl Stanley: "'slant to understand that the plan does not
change any of the zoning in Cliff Haven as I do not want
to be caught unaware."
Mr. Longmoor: Does not think Master Plan changes zoning too
much.
Mr. Stanley: Feels that if the zoning is going to be changed
in districts people should be informed.
Commissioner Longmoor stated that there werereports to be
received from the following;
Orange County Planning Director
Harbor Manager
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Elementary School District
Irvine Company
On motion of Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner
Copelin and carried, the hearing on the Piaster Plan will be
continued until Thursday, September 26, at which time the
reports from the above - mentioned will be considered.
Commissioner Longmoor appointed the following committees to
make reports and recommendations in connection with the three
phases of the Master Plan;
Land Use: Louis Briggs, Chairman
Don Hayton
Walter Longmoor
Streets &
Highway: George Lind, Chairman
Burt Webb
W. Smith
Ray Copelin
Parks, Beaches,.
& Recreation: Galvin Keene, Chairman
C. Rudd
0. B. Reed
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Amendment 441
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1. Tnifd hearing on Resolution of Intention 614
to hold public hearings on certain changes to the
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. Published June 279 1957
3. On motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by
Comm. Keene and carried, the Hearing on this
Amendment was set over until the next regular meeting
o£.the Commission.
Amendment #42
1. Second hearing on Resolution of Intention 616 to hold
public hearings on the zoning of the area known as
"Superior Avenue Annexation ".
2. Published July 10, 1957
3. On motion of Commissioner Reed, seconded by Comm.
Copelin, the Commission recommended to the City Council
that the area known as "Superior Avenue Annexation"
be zoned from an unclassified district to a M -1 -A
district. Said motion was carried by the following
roll call vote, to wits ALL AYES
The Chairman recognized Mr. Henry Littlejohn, 208 40th Street,
who stated he was the Mayor of the City of Baldwin Park and
was very interested in what the Planning Commission was doing.
He complimented the Commission on the fine job they are doing
and only wished the people who were present had the proper
foresight to plan for the future.
Business at hand being declared completed, the Commission
meeting was adjourned on motion of Commissioner Copelin,
seconded by Comm. Reed, and carried.
• Ray Y.pelin
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