HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-1972MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
March 20, 1972
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall Annex, 530 North Ross Street, with the followir~g Councilmen present:
Wade t~errin, J. Ogden Markel, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor norin Griset.
Councilman Evans arrived at 2:10 PoM°, and Councilman Patterson at 2:20 P.M.
Councilman Villa was present for the evening meeting. Also present'were City
Manager Carl J. Thornton, City Attorney James Withers, Director of Planning
Herbert Wieland, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, and Clerk of the
Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of March 6, 1972, and the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of March 13, 1972
were approved as submitted, on motion of Councilman Y~aamoto, seconded by
Councilman Herrin, and unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were
removed from the Consent Calendar:
Items 5-D, 5-E, and 7-F.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by (~ouncilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried, Council affirmed the reconurnende~[ action on the following
Consent Calendar items:
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifications
and authorized advertisement for
bids on the following:
SPEC. 723-111 -; Asbestos Cement Pipe - annual require-
ment; opening date April 24, 1972.
SPEC. 723-117 - Cast Iron Pipe - annual requirement;
opening date April 24, 1972.
SPEC. 723-118 - Cast Iron Fittings (Ringtite) - annual
requirement; opening date April 24, 1972.
SPEC. 723-119 - Cast Iron Fittings (Tyton) - annual
requirement; opening date April 24, 1972."
SPEC. 723-230 - Hot Pour Rubberized Ma~tlc J~nt
Sealer - annual requirement; opening date April 10~ 1972.
PROJECT 2023 - Construct west side of Standar~ Avenue
south of Chestnut Street, west side of Harbor Boulevard
south of Kent Street, south side:of First Street east oS'Sullivan
Street, north side of Seventeenth Street %Vest of 'I4ing Street,
south side of Seventeenth Street west of Harper Street, east
side of Falrview Street south of First Street, south side of
First Street west of Tustin Avenue, and west side of F~irview
Street nor'th df'Edffiger ~kvenue; opening date May 2, 1972.
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March 20, 1972
CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
PROJECTS 4021 AND 6044 - Construct street improvements
on Fruit and Mabury Streets adjacent to lV[abury Park, and
storm drain in Fruit Street from the F-11 Channel to Mabury
Street; opening date May 2, 1972.
PROJECT 6053 - Construct concrete sidewalk and handball
court in Flower Street Park; opening date April 12, 1972.
BID AWARDS
Awarded contract as follows:
TRAFFIC
PROJECT 6050 - Construct fencing around two tennis
courts in ~restwooc},Park; awarded contract to Guardian
Fence Company, Long Beach on basis ofio,w bid; and
rejected all other bids°
Received and ordered filed
report of control devices
removed or installed March
6 through March 13, 1972.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and ordered filed
the following Alcoholic Beverage
License Applications:
INDUSTRIAL CAFETERIA, 1471 E. Warner, On Sale
Beer & Wine, Person to Person Transfer;
KAWAJA/SALMEK, 731S. Flower, Off Sale Beer &
Wine, Person to Person Transfer;
LINDSTADT/ZIEMER/AISKO, 513-515 So Main, On
Sale Beer, Person to Person Transfer.
SOLICITATION APPLICATION Approved tl~e following
s oli, ci~atiom application:
LONG BEACH COUNCIL OF PIONEER WOMEN, 4429
Sunfield, Long Beach; street sale of tags near business
places; proceeds to be used to bring children to Israel
and provide them with education and me~tical services;
from April 1 to April 30, 1972.
VARIANCES AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Received and ordered filed
the followir~g applications:
EX 72~2, SHELL OIL COMPANY - To delete the
required 5' wide planter between driveways on Tustin
Avenue in the C 1 District at 401 N. Tustin; APPROVED.
CUP 72-2, FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN
CHURCH OF SAMOA IN SANTA ANA - To allow the
construction of a church in the R 1 District at 5109 W.
Fifth Street; APPROVED.
VA 72-6, ROSENSON PROPERTIES - To construct
additional bays to augment the facilities of a proposed
service station tO include an automotive service center
in the C 5 District at 2401 N. Tustin Avenue; APPROVED.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
VA 72-11, MARIA G. DE PARRA, RONALD RODRIGUEZ
AND ABIGAIL RODRIGUEZ - To build 5 dwelling units in
addition to one existing dwelling unit on a lot with less than
the required area in the R 2 District at 820 N. Euclid Street;
APPROVED.
VA 72-12 BRISTOL PLAZA CO1ViPANY - To allow a dry
cleaning plant and retail store (outlet) in the CR District
at 3333 So Bristol Street; APPROVED.
VA 72-14, SHELL OIL COMPANY (STAFAC INC. ) - To
construct a 2,400 square foot Tic Toc IV~arket in the R Z
District at 821 N. Euclid Street; APPROVED.
DEEDS, NO CASH Received and ordered
GRANTEE, CITY filed a report o£ No-Cash
Deeds accepted by the City
Manager pursuant to Resolution #69-156 from March 1 through
March 15, 1972, inclusive.
REIMBURSEMENT
Authorized the following
r eimbur s ement:
GEORGE W. PETERSON, for street improvements
on northwest corner of Civic Center Drive West and
Towner Street, relocate existing improvements and
dedicate right of way to ultimate location (CD No. 23),
in the amount of $1,177.67.
* * ;:" * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * *
Councilman Evans arrived at 2:10 P.M.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE In response to Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Yamamoto's question, the City
Manager stated that there is no
City ordinance that requires a business to register a name; that business names
are controlled by State law.
Councilman Herrin's motion to receive and file the following ABC application
was seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried om a 4-1 vote, Councilman
Yamamoto dissenting:
SEVERSKY, LAURA E. & MICHAEL JR., 1630 S. Standard,
On Sale Beer, Person to Person Transfer.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried, the City Attorney was instructed to fils a prOteSt with the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board on the following application:
THE CLUBHOUSE, Z?Z2 F gz G North Main, On Sale General,
Original; (Protest - ]Police Department).
CITY COUNCIL -116- March 20, 1972
VA 72-13 Councilman Yamamoto stated
STANDARD OIL COMPANY that he had received complaints
OF CALIFORNIA concerning rental of trucks, trailers,
and other equipment by service
stations and that he believed protection should be given to businesses that deal
0nly in rental of equipment.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to receive and
file the following application was carried on a 4-1 vote, Councilman Yamamoto
voting NO:
VA 72-13, STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA - To
allow truck and trailer rentals in an existing service station
in the C 1 District at 1104 S. Bristol Street; APPROVED.
READING ~AIVED On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried, the full
reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the public
agenda, was-'waived.
ORD. NS-1110 ORDINANCE NS-1110 AMENDING
REST HOMES AND SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
CONVALESCENT HOMES SECTION 41-Z32 AND SECTION
41-259 DELETING REST HOMES
AND CONVALESCENT HOMES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE RI AND R2
DISTRICTS AND ADDING REST HOMES AND CONVALESCENT HOMES AS
CONDITIONAL USES IN THE R3 DISTRICT was adopted on motion of Council-
man Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Griset,
None
Patterson, Villa
Yamamoto, Markel
ORD. NS-1111 ORDINANCE NS-1111 AMEND]lNG
FRINGE BENEFITS THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 9-169
REGARDING PAYMENT FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE AND BY AMENDING
SECTION 9-132 REGARDING LONGEVITY VACATION was adopted on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Yamamoto, Griset
Her ~in, Markel
Patterson, Villa
RES. 72-26 RESOLUTION 72-Z6 UPHOLDING
APPEAL #294 THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
ROBERT EWING ASSOCIATES COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
#294 AND GRANTING VARIANCE
APPLICATION 72-8 SUBJECT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL FILED BY ROBERT EWING ASSOCIATES was adopted on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Herrin, and unanimously carried.
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RES. 72-31 RESOLUTION NO. 72-31 OF THE
CONDEMNATION OF REAL CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA
PROPERTY AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET FROM MAIN TO ROSS was adopted on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Patterson arrived at 2:20 P0 M.
TRAFFIC AND STREET LIGHTS In response to Councilman Evans'
BRISTOL AND MAC ARTHUR question, the Director of Public
Works stated that flashing red signals
have been installed at the intersection of Bristol and MacArthur; that temporary
lighting could be installed by the Edison Company for approximately $2,000; that
lights being installed in connection with the adjacent development would be in
operation by the end of March.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to receive and
file the staff report dated March 16, 1972, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Yamamoto, Griset,
NOES: Evans, Markel
ABSENT: Villa
Patterson
FOUR-WAY STOP CONTROLS Councilman Markel's motion, seconded
WARRANT RECOMMENDATIONS by Councilman Yamamoto, to receive
and file report of Combination of
Warrants for Four-Way Stop Control dated March 16, 1972, was carried unanimously.
DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT FEES On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, Council
set the Drainage Assessment Fee ordinance for public hearing on April 3, 197g.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Yamamoto requested that
some action be taken to control dogs
and cats running loose within the City.
Councilman Evans stated that he had received a letter from Mrs. Windsor C. Louie,
130 E. 6th Street, Tustin, concerning her home on Pacific Avenue; that she had
received notice from the Parks Department to remove a tree from in front of the
house at her expense;-that it was his understanding the City would remove the tree
and replace it with a new one. He asked that staff check into the matter.
Mr. Jack Hail, 2530 N. Glassell, requested approval of Final Tract Map #7645
stating that his firm had failed to provide certain information in time for the item
to be included on the agenda°
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried, Council approved the following map:
FINAL TRACT MAP #7645 - Filed by Standard-Pacific Corporation
for 55 lots located on the south side of Segerstrom Avenue and west
of Raitt Street.
CITY COUNCIL -118- March 20, 1972
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - (Continued)
In reply to Councilman Markel's question, the Mayor stated that the City and the
School Board are cooperating in every way possible to effect a more efficient use
of taxpayer's dollars, but that the City has no authority in matters concerning the
School District.
Councilman Markel inquired as to the status of the bus system. The City Manager
stated that the City has received permission to advertise for the purchase of buses,
but actual award of the contract cannot be made until authority is received from the
Federal agency.
RECESS At 2:40 P. M., the meeting was
recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time
it was reconvened with all Council
members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation
was given by Chaplain David Randolph, Orange County M;edical Center.
A.A. #698 The Mayor opened the public hearing
HOWARD B. LAWSON on Amendment Application #698 filed
by Howard B. Lawson to rezone
property north of Santiago Creek, west of Santiago Avenue from R 1 to R 3H.
The Director of Planning stated that the staff and Planning Commission recommended
denial because the R 3H zone does not contain sufficient controls to insure a type Of
development which would be compatible with its surroundings, and because of the need
for upgrading streets in the area prior to any major development on the site; that
basically, now the question resolves itself to one of land use; that the proposed use is
for combination convalescent home and housing to be developed; owned and operated by
a church-sponsored group; that rezoning cannot be conditioned to a particular use. He
further stated that, in contrast to R 4 zoning, in the R 3H zone there is no minimum lot
for dwellings and density can reach 50 or 60 units per acre; that in the R 4 zone, density
is approximately Z4 units per acre and the standards are far more restrictive; that staff
recommendation is for denial with the suggestion that applicant apply for a variance whe
appropriate conditions and controls could be applied.
In response to Councilman Patterson's question, the Director of Public Works stated
that staff would require an upgraded road system, including the development of Lawson
Way to a connection with Memory Lane to join with Parker Street in Orange and would
provide good access to the Garden Grove Freeway; and that the applicant has signed
an agreement to develop Lawson Way.
Mr. Cecil Wright, 60 Plaza Drive, Orange, attorney for the applicant, stated that the
property is in escrow with the Christian Missionary Alliance Church; that rezoning of
the property is one of the important requirements of the escrow and R-4 zoning would
be acceptable; that the City of Orange is requiring dedication and extension of Town ~
and Country Road to Parker Street, which will be widened and improved; that Laws¢
Way will be dedicated and improved from Town & Country Road to Memory Lane.
CITY COUNCIL -119- March 20, 1972
A.A. #698 (Continued)
HOWARD B. LAWSON
The following persons spoke in opposition to the Amendment Application:
Mr. Jim Laughran, 822 E. Park Lane
Mr. William Millen, 920 E. Clemensen Avenue
Opposition was based on the increase in traffic; that street requirements and
agreements are based on escrow conditions, which could fail; that if the zoning
is changed it should be to R 4; or the applicant should be required to file a
variance application. Mr. Laughran presented a petition signed by 27 residents
in the area requesting limitations on higher-density type development on the north
side of Santiago Park. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto and unanimously carried, Council received and filed the petition.
There were no further proponents or opponents in the matter. The Clerk
reported no written communications had been received, and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
In response to questions from Councilman Patterson, the Director of Public Works
stated that the agreement for extension of Lawson Way removes the staff objection
concerning the street system; and the Director of Planning stated that R 4 zoning
would provide necessary controls for development of the land.
Councilman Villa moved to approve Amendment Application #698 to rezone property
north of Santiago Creek, west of Santiago Avenue, from R 1 to R 4. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Patterson, Herrin, Griset, Markel
Evans, Yamamoto
None
RECESS
At 8:30 P.M., a recess was declared.
The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P. M.,
with all Councilmen present.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL The Mayor opened the public hearing
DEVELOPMENT on proposed amendments to Santa
Aha Municipal Code to allow Planned
Residential Development in certain Districts through the Conditional Use Permit
procedure and to establish private street standards for Planned Residential
Development.
The Director of Planning briefly reviewed the Planned Residential Development
zoning.
Mr. Mickey Conroy, 2520 Linwood Avenue, requested detailed information concerning
PRD zoning, stating that it was his understanding the PRD suffix would allow higher
densi~ty; that if this zoning is limited to a minimum 12-acre parcel, there would be
very little land in Santa Ana where it could be applied.
CITY COUNCIL -120- March 20, 1972
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT - (Continued)
Councilman Patterson stated that the PRD is an additional control; that it does
not govern or remove the basic zoning; that units can be clustered to allow for
more open space; and that the basis zoning would still determine the number o{ units
per acre.
Mr. Bruce Fink, Attorney, 433 Civic Center Drive West, stated he was opposed
to the 1Z-acre limitation; that there are probably many parcels of two or three
acres where the zone could be applied. Mr. Tony Filicicchia, 413 W. Alpine
Avenue, suggested that the General Plan study should be completed prior to
establishing Planned Residential Development,
There were no further proponents or opponents in the matter. The Clerk
reported no written communications had been received, and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
There was discussion of procedure in applying for PRD zoning, and the advantages
of the plan to the developer and the homeowner. Councilman Evans stated he was
in favor of Planned Residential Development but would be opposed to a minimum
acre parcel.
The City Manager stated that the procedure requires bringing together of properties
for mutual use and mutual ownership and control; that if this is permitted on small
parcels, units will be developed that cannot support themselves in continued
maintenance and operation; that there should be logical, interpretable standards; and
that staff recommends minimum 12-acre parcels.
After discussion, Council consensus was that any size lot could be controlled through
variances and conditional use permits at the time they are submitted.
ORDINANCE NS-111Z, ADDITION OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CLASSIFICATION BY AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE including alternate condition "N" was passed to second reading
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AY ES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Yamamoto, Villa, Herrin, Griset, Patterson
Markel
None
RECESS
At 9:35 P.M., a recess was declared.
The meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
with all Councilmen present.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ORDINANCE NS-1113, AMENDMENT
DEVELOPMENT - (Continued) TO CHAPTER 34 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO STREET STANDARDS was passed to secondre~iding on fnotion of Councilman He
~sec'ondehl by'Councilm~n Eeans, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
in,
CITY COUNCIL -lZl- March Z0, 1972
APPEAL #295 The Mayor opened the public hearing
VA 72-15 on AppealS. 295 filed by Charles B.
CHARLES B. LINGER Linger appealing the Planning
Commission's denial of Variance
Application 72-15 to allow expansion of a non-conforming commercial use with less
than required parking in the C 1 HD II District at 326, 328, 330 West 17thStreet.
The Director of Planning stated that this is an existing non-conforming use; that
the condemnation for the improvement of 17th Street has caused remodeling of the
building; that the applicant has filed a variance application to add a second story;
that the Code requires 12-15 parking spaces and there is space available for only
three) that subsequent to the Planning Commission hearing, the applicant submitted
to Staff a revised plan which eliminates the second floor addition and proposes to
construct a storage space approximately 9' x 20t on the ground floor; and that this
new construction would not require any parking but that the property would still
fall 'Par short of meeting its parking requirements.
Mr. Charles Linger, 12144 Skyline Drive, stated that there will be nxany stores
along 17th Street which will be faced with the problem of a shortage of parking
spaces due to condemnation proceedings and remodeling, which will make them
non-conforming uses; that whatever is approved for him will set the criteria for
the street; and that he requests Council approval of the revised plan,
Mr. Bruce Fink, Attorney representing Mrs. Wade and other property owners on
the street, spoke in opposition to the appeal. He stated that the subject lot was very
small; that the property is under condemnation and that 100% building severance
damages will be paid by the City. He further stated that Section 41-632 of the
Municipal Code limits Council to a 20% variance from tlhe required parking; and
that Sections 41-638 and 41-681 provide that a non conforming building may not be
altered.
Mrs° Charles Linger stated that they have owned the property for many years
and want to keep it; that there would still be as much parking space as there was
before remodeling.
There were no further proponents or opponents. The Clerk reported no written
communications had been received, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Mayor stated that in the best interests Of the City, perhaps the entire
property should be purchased and the illegal, non-conforming use should not be
permitted° Councilman I-]errin stated that Council had set a policy whereby the
administrative staff would have full control in the condemnation procedure, and
in cases where lots were not of sufficient size that they could be developed in any
practical manner, the alternative would be to buy the lot and dispose of it in the
best way possible.
The City Attorney confirmed that the Council could not modify the parking require-
ment by Pnore than 20%of the required number and stated that the Council could not'
grant the variance.
Councilman Yamamoto stated he did not believe the property owners should be
penalized in such proceedings, and that there should be a uniform procedure
for handling these cases.
CITY COUNCIL -122- March 20, 1972
APPEAL #295
VA 72-1'5
CHARLES B. LINGER - (Continued)
Councilman Patterson stated that this particular lot is too small for the use,
regardless of the parking problem.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to uphold
the decision of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution denying Variance Application 72-15, failed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Markel, Griset
Villa, Evans, Herrin, Yamamoto
None
The Director of Public Works stated that "full take" involves only the building;
that the City cannot acquire the land without the consent of the property owner;
that legal requirements for a commercial use are met, and if the owner wished
to cut off the front of the building to the new right of way line, there would be
no variance requirement; that the variance was filed because he wants to add onto
the building.
Councilman Yamamoto~s motion to reconsider item #72 was seconded by Council-
man Evans and carried on a 6-1 vote, Councilman Villa dfssentfng.~
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to uphold the
decision of the Planning Cornl~ission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution denying Variance Application 72-15 carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Markel, Evans, Griset,
Villa, Herrin
None
Yamamoto
RECESS
present.
At 10:55 P.M., a recess was
declared. The meeting reconvened
at 11:00 P. Mo with all Councilmen
APPEAL #296 The Mayor opened the public hearing
SANDPOINTE HOMEOWNERS' on Appeal #296 filed by Sandpointe
ASSOCIATION Homeowners' Association appealing
the Planning Commission's approval
of Variance Application 72-10 during the 90-day moratorium set by the City Council
on February 22, 1972, to allow a small commercial development facing MacArthur
Boulevard, and 4Z townhouse units facing Main Street in the C 4 District at 3610 S.
Main Street.
The Director of Planning stated that there have been several attempts to develop
this property; that the property shows in the General Plan as medium density
residential, or eight to fifteen units per acre; that this proposal came to the staff
several months ago before the moratorium in the Warner-South area was set; that
CITY COUNCIL -123- March Z0, 1972
APPEAL #296
SANDPOINTE HOMEOWNERS'
ASSOCIATION - (Continued)
except for the moratorium the staff would have recommended approval of the
proposal; and that it met the requirements of the 'U~eneral Plan.
Mr. Bill Heying, President of the Sandpointe Homeowners' Association, stated
they are appealing approval of VA 72-10, filed by Robert Iq. Grant Corporation,
during the moratorium set by Council; that there is a need in the area for a
shopping center; that if the townhouses are permitted, there will not be sufficient
schools, parks, and other facilities, such as Police and Fire°
The following persons also spoke in favor of the appeal:
Mr. Tony Filicicchia, 413 W. Alpine Way
Mr. Richard Taylor, 109 W~ Murphy
Mr. Frank Craig, 201 1¥o Murphy
Mr. Bill Groves, 606 W. Columbine
It was stated that fill dirt has been dumped onto the site to raise the level of the
townhouses; that this will invade the privacy of the single-family homes; that a
commercial development of one-story buildings would be preferable because
privacy would be maintained and they would not be in use during the night; that
higher density and additional traffic would also result to the detriment of the area.
Mr. Roger Turner, 300 Wo Coast Highway, Newport Beach, spoke in favor of
the Variance Application filed by the Robert H. Grant Corporation0 He stated that
the application was filed before the moratorium was set; that it is felt that the
corner of Bristol and MacArthur which is now being developed as a major market
center will be available to the residents of the area very shortly; that a neighborhood
shopping center is planned with ample parking and access from three different
entrances; that the dirt which has been dumped is in a storage area and will be used
in the construction area where it has to be compact; that there will be open space
and recreation areas; and that they would like to be able to proceed with the
development.
There were no further proponents or opponents. The Clerk reported no written
co.mrnunications had been received, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
After discussion, the ~ecis'ioj~oa Appeal #296 filed by Sandpointe Homeowners'
Association was postponed until the regular meeting of June 5, 1972, on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Yamamoto, Villa, Herrin, Griset, Patterson, Markel
None
None
CITY COUNCIL -124- March 20, 1972
APPEAL #297 The Mayor opened the Public hearing
VA 72-1 on Appeal #297 filed by Holm, Tait &
STANDARD OIL COMPANY Associates for Standard Oil Company,
appealing the staff recommendations
included in Variance Application #72-1 to install one 40' high pole sign, one 20'
high pole sign, and one under canopy lighter box in an existing service station in
the A 1 District at 1814 E. First Street.
Mr. Dave Garrison, 900 Orangefair Lane, Anaheim,
He stated that the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission are creating a
hardship on Standard Oil Company; and that they are appealing the decision limiting
them to one 35' pole sign; that the signs will be separated as much as possible; that
they have a logo four square feet in size with the word "Chevron" which is on one
end of the canopy lighter box.
spoke on behalf of the appellant.
Mr. Ray Vazin, 444 W. Wilshire Blvd., Long Beach, stated that Standard Oil
is in the process of upgrading all of their services stations nation-wide; that
they are trying to replace all the large, square signs; and that the logo on the
lighter box identifies their product. In response to Councilman Patterson's
question, he stated that in stations where there is room they are installing planters
and trees, but this particular site is too small; that it would decrease parking
required by the Code.
There were no further proponents or opponents. The Clerk reported no w~itten
communications had been received, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
In response to a question from Councilman Patterson, the Director of Planning
stated that the logo is advertising and is considered a pole sign; that with the logo,
the square footage of the sign ordinance would be exceeded.
Councilman Herrin moved to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution approving Variance Application
72-1 and deleting Condition 6A, as contained in the Commission report. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Evans and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset, Markel
Yamamoto, Patterson
None
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Mrs. Madeline Williams, 11871
LICENSE APPLICATION Holyoak, Garden Grove, requested
removal of the protest filed with
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the property at 4522 West First Street.
She stated that the Police Department had withdrawn their objections to issuance
of the license for "The Chlmes." This fact was confirmed by the Assistant City
Manager.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to remove the
protest filed with the ABC Board on "The Chimes" at 4522 West First Street,
carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Markel, Villa, Griset, Patterson
Evans, Yamamoto
None
CITY COUNCIL -125- March 20, 1972
Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson, to continue
agenda items #80 and #87 to the next regular meeting on April 3, 1972, was
unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT
At 1Z:05 P.M., the Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL
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March 20, 1972