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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_69.09.29-� p cuv �( S- t� � (�(t �r MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL STUDY SESSION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1969, AT 8:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 8:05 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN BOICE ROLL CALL - Present: Comm. Amer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Stabler Chairman Boice Absent: None ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Appointment of officers Comm. Amer and Comm. Noble were nominated for the position of chairman, nominations having been opened at previous meetings. Comm. voted by ballot producing a tie. Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Collis, to reappoint Mr. Boice chairman for the fiscal year 1969-1970. Motion later withdrawn because Chairman Boice declined the nomination. Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Chairman Boice, to postpone the election until a full commission is appointed. Motion carried un- animously. B. Appointment of committees Comm, Himmel will represent the Planning Commission on the Regional Com- mittee. Comm. Noble will represent the Planning Commission on the Inter Cities Highway Committee. The Comm. felt that not enough information was given to them by the City Planner regarding the Land Division Committee and the Zoning and Variance Committee. Motion made by Chairman Boice, seconded by Comm. Stabler, to instruct the City Planner to get information on subdivisions, the types of sub- divisions, and how it would be oriented to our district and submit it to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, OF METAL BUILDING Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Armer, to consider the - 2 - review of the metal building first. Motion carried unanimously. Comm. Noble read a letter received from Bud Trott, Director of Building and Safety, which stated that Mr. Stan Weller has submitted an application to locate a portable automatic dispensing ice machine to be used in con-. junction with his retail liquor store. This machine is 9 feet by 20 feet and will be located at 3216 Manhattan Avenue on the southeast corner of the lot. Stan Weller stated that the machine is part of the beautification pro- gram for the entire parking lot. The gas station office building will be removed and replaced by the machine, which must be ordered. Comm. Amer stated that his concern was not to see the machine create an eyesore in that area. Mr. Weller replied that the machine was part of a beautification program for the corner. Comm. Noble stated that Mr. Weller should check with the Building Depart- ment to see if the machine's many colors fits the standards set down by the Sign Ordinance. Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Collis, to grant the appli- cation of Mr. Weller. AYES: Comm. Armer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Stabler, Chairman Boice NOES: None ZONE CHANGE 2-6 Proposed change of zone on property fronting Hermosa Avenue between 10h and 16t' Streets, from C-2 to R-3 (continued from meeting of September 3, 1969). Hearing continued to review possible controls on future development such as considering R-3 potential to allow such control. Comm. Noble read a letter received from John Stevens, Director of Public Works regarding the future development of Hermosa Avenue, between 14th and l&h Streets. A synopsis is as follows: STREETS - Hermosa Avenue, a major north -south street... average daily traffic figure of approximately 15,000 with an expected increase of 20,000 within the next 10 years ... raised median south of 14* is expected to be extended northward... present diagonal parking will be replaced with parallel parking ... if multiple residential devel- opment is placed along street, limitations should be imposed on number or width of driveway openings allowed onto Hermosa Avenue. STORM DRAINS - no future problem with regards to drainage. SEWERS - existing 8" sewer line, along east side of Hermosa Avenue... -3- handle requirements of normal R-3 usage ... extend 8" main line in Hermosa Avenue from 14b Street to 16* Street, a future re-sewering plan... handling of unlimited developments. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION - if area develops with R-3 usage, some problems will arise... congestion will exist in alley because of the narrowness of alley ... also, increase of traffic on 10h and 161h Streets will result from alley congestion; if congestion becomes extreme, might become necessary to make one-way street from 14h to 16h. Comm. Noble read Mr. Crawford's analysis to the Planning Commission re- garding the zone change with a recommendation that if the property owners concur, this change be recommended to the City Council. The General Plan shows commercial recreation, motels and such -like. The R-3 zone would be closer to this than C-2. Public hearing reopened at 8:35 P.M. Mr. V.E. Howard stated that there were four basic points that they tried to achieve. They are: (1) Hill subterranean parking, with an allowance for 21 cars. The parking will be taken off of Hermosa Avenue, with the egress off 14th Street; (2) a total of 12 units rather than the allowed 13 units; (3) the creation of a spanish theme; and (4) the 8 luxurious one bedroom units will have ocean views and balconies, with 750+ square feet each. Two baths have been added to the two bedroom units. Comm. Collis asked Mr. Howard what their proposed rent structure was going to be. Mr. Howard replied between $185-200 for the one bedroom units and $250 for the two bedroom units. Comm. Stabler asked if any variances would be required for the proposed units. Mr. Howard stated that their plans were designed pursuant to Hermosa Beach's existing R-3 zone, therefore, no variances would be required. Mr. Howard stated that laundry rooms and a pretty heavy storage area would be incorporated in the lower area. The trash area will also be hidden. They prefer to have their own trash pick-up service rather than having the trucks coming in and out of the area. Comm. Noble stated that advice received from City staff was not what the Planning Commission had in mind. The hope was for some assistance in designing a "super block," ideas on a street tree planting program, ideas of beautification for alley, the idea of walled complex around block, etc., so that the Planning Commission could study the feasibility of such ideas along with the land area usage. Comm. Amer asked Mr. Howard what type of incentive does his project give to other developers, especially in the area of financing. Mr. Howard replied that continual improvement of the area by this type of building -4- could only enhance the ability of subsequent developers to get financing. Comm. Stabler stated that the Planning Commission is not asking the de- veloper to be the pioneer in planning concepts and that the Comm. must be bold enough to try to tailor something to that end. Mr. Howard stated that this concept has worked best in areas like Orange County and Ventura County where you don't have to perform plottage and where you don't have to wait many years to buy property. Comm. Noble stated that the Planning Commission's basic feeling was to establish criteria as to what an overall development could be when the properties were developed such as establishment of a theme, "a red tile" area., Perhaps each property owner would have to put in a certain kind of wall in the front to establish this theme. Chairman Boice stated that in the creation of this "super block" maybe the Planning Commission could allow the developers to come out 5 feet, which would increase the width of alley forcing other developers to have subterranean parking. Mr. Howard stated that he feels that the planting area should be up front because of aesthetics. Comm. Himmel stated this area is a transition zone. He has no objections to bringing the building forward 5 feet and widening the alley in doing so. Comm. Noble stated that the Planning Commission should set up a guideline, define the block and have the developer adhere to criteria in block. Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Noble, to continue the hearing until the next regular meeting of October 6, 1969. AYES: Comm. Armer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Stabler, Chairman Boice NOES: None VARIANCE V--69=1 Referral by City Council of Variance V-69-17 for reconsiderations and recommendation. Request for a variance in order to construct a duplex at 225 31st Street on a lot having an area of less than 2400 square feet. Comm. Armer read Mr. Crawford's recommendation to the Commission which was to sustain previous Planning Commission action and to appoint two members to work with the staff in analysing best use of 2 walk -streets involved. Comm. Noble read letter received from City Council regarding appeal of Allan Juckes for a variance asking the Planning Commission for a review -5- and a report. Comm. agreed to a "walk" of the 2 blocks in discussion. The Comm. re- quested that Mr. Crawford, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Trott join them Monday morning, October 6, 1969, at 8:00 A.M. at 31st and Manhattan Avenue for the proposed "walk". Comm. also requested that Mr. Juckes join them. Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Noble, to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting, October 6, 1969. Motion carried unanimously. LONG-RANGE PLANNING Continued public hearing to amend Sections 600, 606, 607 and 800-C of Ordinance No. N.S. 154, as amended, to provide for a greater variety of development standards in the R-3 zone and to make the C-3 zone conform to General Plan provisions. Consideration of Section 600 - Permitted Uses. Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments concerning A-3 uses and development standards. Recommendation from City Planner that this item be dropped from agenda and new hearings started on revising total R-3 zone as outlined in "Study Report, R-3 Zone" previously submitted to Planning Commission. (1) Article 6 (R-3 Zone) (2) Article 12 (General Provisions) Motion made by Comm. Armer, seconded by Comm. Noble, to accept the City Planner's recommendation with regard to dropping proposed ordinance and new hearings started on revising total R-3 zone as outlined in "Study Report." AYES: Comm. Armer, Collis, Hummel, Noble, Stabler, Chairman Boice NOES: None Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Next regular meeting will be October 6, 1969. JOE H. NOBLE, SECRETARY