HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 6, 1961
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., March 6,
1961, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by
Reverend Charles Dobbertin.
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, Director of Public Works,
City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief
Deputy City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion -by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
February 20, 1961 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 20, 1961, were approved as corrected, i.e. -
Mayor Meyers requested that his vote on Variance No. 838,
Harris, be recorded as an AYE vote, not as a NAY.
OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
One Street Sweeper for the opening of bids for one ?Mayne Model 2-550 Street
Sweeper. The Clerk -reported that four bids had been
received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and
declared as follows:
NAME AMOUNT
The Conveyor Company (Mobil: Sweeper) 10,070.00 sales tax
R. J. Lison Company $12,418.00
Dearth Machinery Company $12,545.00 - 7% discount
$11,666.85 sales tax
Brown -Bevis Industrial Equipment $12,827.00 sales tax
Company
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the bids be referred
to the Director of Public Works for check and report back
at the next meeting on March 20, 1961.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Rezone 121 for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 121, for
-Roven Milan Roven,5658 West 3rd -Street, Los Angeles 36, to
rezone from Al, R4, and Ml to Cl property located at
670 and 720 Paularino Avenue. The Clerk reported that
the affidavit of publication was on file in his office
and no written communications had been received. He then
read the recommendations of the Planning Commission for
rezoning to Cl the property on the Northwest corner of
Paularino Avenue and Bristol Street (Lot 108, Tentative
Tract 3500) and -denial of the rezoning of the Northeasterly
corner of Paularino Avenue and Bristol Street (Lot 109,
Tentative Tract 3500) without prejudice provided that
prior to action by the City Council an Agreement is on
file with the City Clerk as prepared by the City Attorney
and signed by the applicant outlining certain conditions.
The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wish-
ing to be heard. -No one desiring to speak, it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried -that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it
was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded,by Councilman
ORDINANCE 345 Rea, that Ordinance No. 345, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First Reading CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE
ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 3 AND. 4 OF BLOCK "D" OF THE
BERRY TRACT FROM A-1, AND R:�lE TO C-1, be given first
reading and passed to second reading. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for
Rezone No. 122
the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 122 being the
Initiated by
petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone
Planning
from R4, Pl and C2 to C-lS property as described on the
Commission
petition and located in the general area between East
17th Street and Ogle Street and between Orange Avenue
and Santa Ana Avenue. The Clerk reported that the notice
of public hearing had been duly published and the affi-
davit was on file in his office. He reported no written
communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired
if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one
desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the
Public Hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that
ORDINANCE 346
Ordinance No. 346, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
First Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1
THROUGH 10 OF TRACT NO. 590, AND LOTS 74, 83 AND 84 of
NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT FROM R4, P1, AND C2 td C -1-S be
given first reading and passed to second reading. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Setbacks Tract 4008 for the Public Hearing on Setback Lines for Tract No. 4008,
Lincoln Savingsan_d Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, 630 West 6th Street,
Loan Association Los Angeles. The Clerk reported that the notice of public
hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on
file in his office. He reported no written communica-
tions had been received. He then read the recommendation
of the Planning Commission that an Ordinance be adopted
for the following setbacks: Front Yard - a minimum
10 foot front yard setback from the property line. Rear
Yard - A minimum 15 foot rear yard setback from the rear
property line. The Council inquired as to how many of the
lots would be using the 10 foot front yard setback. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, that this be tabled until
later on the agenda to permit the applicant to be present.
Later in the meeting this was again presented. The
applicant had not yet arrived, but the Director of
Planning reported that he had checked the plot plan
for the tract and found that 17 of the 83 lots were
_using the 10 foot setback minimum in front, which was
approximately 20 per cent. Thereupon after further
discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing
be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be given
ORDINANCE 349 to Ordinance No. 349 being ANT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING
SETBACK LINES IN TRACT NO. 4008 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: _Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Ordinance No. 344
for the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 344, being AN
Electrical Code
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
2nd reading
ADOPTING THE -ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA -
1961 EDITION. The Clerk reported that the notice had
been duly published and the affidavit was on file in
his office. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone
present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried that the public hearing be closed. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by.
Councilman Rea that Ordinance No. 344 be given second read-
ing and adopted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,-Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORTS
(Councilmen Pinkley left the -chambers at this point).
City Attorney
The City Attorney reported that a right of way deed dated
Kahre Deed
July 31, 1951 from Martin H. and Virgie Kahre recorded in
Book 4847, Page 384, on August 19, 1959, covering certain
property for the Alley within Tract No. 612 contained a pro-:
vision that the "City will remove the existing buildings
located on the right of way at its own cost and expense."
He reported that the Grantor wished to correct the provi-
sion to read: "City will relocate the existing buildings
located on the right of way at its own cost and expense."
The City Attorney recommended that the correction be made.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
RESOLUTION 822
Councilman Rea that Resolution No. 822, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CORRECTED DEED AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
SAME FROM MARTIN H. AND VIRGIE KARRE. The motion carried
by the following roll call:vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley.
Public Hearing Set The City Attorney informed the Council that a request had
April 17, 1961 been received for a franchise in the -City of Costa Mesa
Calif. Gas from the California Gas Transmission Company. He stated
Transmission Co. that a public hearing would have to be set. Thereupon it
Franchise was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that public hearing for the franchise
be set for 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as
possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, on
April 17, 1961.
Councilman Pinkley returned to the Council Chambers at
this point.
Martinez Deed The City Attorney reported that the City had started con-
demnation proceedings for a parcel of land from Florencio
Martinez for a 25 foot strip and a corner radius for Elden
Avenue. The appraiser had appraised the value at $962.50
if Mr. Martinez had clear title to the property, which he
did not. Therefore the Attorney stated that Mr. Martinez
had agreed on one-half of the appraised value or $481.25,
this amount being approximately what it would cost the
City to -condemn the property. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that the easement deed be accepted and ordered placed on
record from Florencio Martinez and wife, and the payment
of $481.25 authorized to Mr. and Mrs. Martinez. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Martin, Payment The City Attorney reported that sometime ago Mr. Joseph
of Repair on Martin had damaged one of the City's electric signals,
Traffic Signal which had been repaired at a cost of $608.00. He in-
formed the Council that Mr. Martin did not carry insur-
ance to cover the repair cost but requested permission
to pay this amount to the City at $10.00 per week or
$40.00 per month until the stun is paid. Thereupon it
was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, that the Director of Finance be
instructed to accept monthly payments of $40.00 per
month, to be paid by the 10th of each month, beginning
with April, 1961, until the sum is paid in full, from
Mr. Joseph Martin.
S.A.I.D. The City Attorney reported that in the Santa Ana Avenue
Toulouse -Garage Improvement District on Walnut Place at Raymond Avenue,
Mr. Arlie Toulouse had an existing garage which would
mean a curb .cut must be placed in the radius intersection,
which the Staff did not feel safe, and therefore they
recommended that the City give the gentleman a new garage,
the one now existing can not be removed because it is
attached to the house, and there is sufficient room for
the new garage to be erected at the rear of the lot.
The Attorney suggested that the City choose a builder
to give an estimate of the cost of construction of a one
car garage and pay Mr. Toulouse the amount of the estimate,
this being agreeable 'with Mr. Toulouse. He then would
take care of the building of the garage. Thereupon it
was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, that the Staff be authorized to obtain an estimate
from a building contractor for a one car garage and the
Director of Finance authorized to pay the amount of said
estimate to Mr. Toulouse for the replacement of his garage.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
S.B. 208 The City Attorney reported that Senate Bill 208 regarding
the filing of suits directly on employees or officers
without prior filing with the City was being considered.
He recommended that the City protest this bill inasmuch
as often times such suits can be straightened out before
the employee is sued directly after sufficient informa-
tion is acquired. Thereupon after discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTION 823 Pinkley, that Resolution No. 823 being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING
SENATE BILL NO. 208 AS DEPRIVING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES OF DUE AND NECESSARY PROMPT NOTICE OF THE
FILING OF CLAIMS. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Council requested that inasmuch as this was to be
presented to the legislature this week that a phone call
be made advising our legislators: of the protest and
confirming with mailing of the resolution.
ORDINANCE 347 The City Attorney presented a draft of a proposed Ordin-
Distribution of ance on distribution of.handbills, etc. which the Council
Handbills instructed him to prepare. It was moved by Councilman
lst reading Pinkley, duly seconded and carried that this be read in
full at this time to give consideration to first reading.
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Thereupon the Clerk read the proposed ordinance in fall,
section by section. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, ordinance
No. 347 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS
AND CERTAIN OTHER ADVERTISING MATTER be given first read-
ing and passed to second reading. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Smith left the chambers at this point.
City Engineer
The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No.
Final Tr. 3723
3723 submitted in the name of K.W.K. for the subdivi-
K.I.K. Inv. Co.
sion of 9.02 acres into 42 lots located north of Gisler,
west of Harbor, together with a certified check in the
amount of $6,326.90, a bond in the amount of $54,700.00
and signed Agreement. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that
RESOLUTION 824
Resolution No. 824 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO.
3723 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON
FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHG7AY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea; Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Smith
Final Tr. 3856
The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No.
Irving C. Jordan,
etc.
3856 submitted in the name of Irving C. Jordan, etc.
for the subdivision of 4.94 acres into 24 lots located
on Lilac Lane and Santa Ana Avenue, together with a
certified check in the amount of $2,436.11, a bond in
the amount of $30,600.00 and signed Agreement. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
RESOLUTION 825
Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 825 being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3856 AND ACCEPTING THE
STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE AND
HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN
SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Milson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Smith
Bond Exonerated
The City Engineer reported that the improvements in
Tr. 3529
Tract 3529 had been completed in accordance with plans
and specifications and recommended that they be accepted
and the bond exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the
improvements be accepted and bond exonerated. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: -Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Smith
Refunds ,•feed
The Clerk read communications of August Schwecheimer,
"Abatement
2038 Wallace Avenue regarding charge of weed assessment
of $7.50 on AP 115-345-31 and from Standard Oil Company
of California regarding charge of freed assessment of
$9.61 (59-6o) and $7.50 (6o-61) on AP 115-342-8o to-
gether with the -recommendation of the Director of Finance
to refund said amounts inasmuch as the contractor stated
these amounts were in error. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that
refunds of $7.50 be granted to August Schi-recheimer and
17.11 to Standard Oil Company of California. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Cb—dh6ilmen: Smith
Councilman Smith returned to the chambers at this point.
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Reports Rea, and carried, the monthly reports of Planning,
Finance for 3 free permits, Building Safety, Civil.
Defense, Fire, Street, were received and ordered filed.
ORDINANCE 343 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Stop Sign at 16th Rea, second reading was given and Ordinance No. 343
& Newport Blvd. being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
2nd Reading COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3464 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF
THE STOP SIGN AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF 16TH -
STREET AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD, and it was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
- NOES:; Councilmen: None
ABSENT.:, Councilmen: None
Variance 831 Variance No. 831 being the Variance of Park -Fairmont, Inc.,
Park-Fairmont,Inc. 119 Cabrillo Street,to permit construction of 6 units in
addition to existing 20 units on 64,081 square feet of
land area, making one unit per 2,4164 square feet of land
area for property fronting on Wilson Street on the north
and Congress Street on the south in the City, east of
Placentia Avenue, was again presented, having been
deferred from the meeting of February 20, to permit the
applicant time to contact the adjoining property owners
regarding a joint easement. The following spoke in pro-
test of the variance: George Carpenter, J. D. Anderson,
Mr. Randall. Milo Brandmyer spoke in favor of the Variance.
Mr. Lilley stated that no agreement could be reached with
the adjoining property owners on the easement. After a
lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the variance be
denied. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson;._Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Council'.nquired of the three adjacent property .
owners present, who had protested, if they would meet
with Mr. Lilley, the City Manager and Director of Plan-
ning to see if some solution could be worked out in the
area. All agreed they would be glad to meet.
Variance 833
Variance application No. 833, being the application of
Odd Fellow-
Odd Fellows Rebekahs Temple Association, 280 Victoria
Rebekahs Temple
Street, to permit use of existing church facilities
Association
and R4 zoned property for a Lodge Hall, was again
presented, having been deferred from the meeting of
February 20, 1961, to permit the applicant to secure
parking agreements from adjoining property owners.
The Clerk read communications in favor from Mrs. Norman
S. Moody, J. W. Durbin, Minister, Church of Christ. The
Mayor inquired if there were anyone present to be heard:
Mr. James L. Woods spore on behalf of the applicant, and
informed the Council that he had verbal agreements for
use of parking facilities from the Body Works and the
Ranch Market. After a lengthy discussion it was moved
by Councilman ,Nilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that
Variance 833 be approved subject to the recommendations
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ORDINANCE NO.
1st Reading
Amends Trailer
Code
of the Planning Commission, i.e., 1) That the
occupancy shall not exceed three times the available
usable off-street parking. 2) That no dances be
allowed in the structure, with the following addi-
tional conditions: 3) Subject to additional off-
street parking agreements which are to be worked out
with the City Attorney. 4) Black topping on the pro-
perty of all parking, marked for commercial parking,
under the direction of the Director of Planning.
348 The Clerk read the report of the Building Official
dated March 3, 1961 on proposed changes in the Trailer
Code as requested by the California Convoy Company,
having been deferred from the meeting of February 20,
1961, to permit study of the requests. After discus-
sion, said changes being satisfactory to the represen-
tatives of the California Convoy Company, it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 348,
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE UNIFORM TRAILER CODE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
At this point the mayor declared a ten minute recess
and the meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
Public Hearings Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
set March 20,1961 Pinkley, and carried, Public Hearings were set for March
20, 1961, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall for,the following:
1. Rezone Petition 123, William N. Regan to rezone from
R4 to R2 property located on the north side of 23rd
Street, 198 feet westerly of the center line of
Elden Avenue.
2. Rezone Petition 124, Initiated by the Planning
Commission to rezone from C2 to Cl property in
the area on the north side of East 17th Street,
-:between_:-Orarige,and Santa Ana Avenues.
3. Rezone Petition No. 125, Rick and Farel Thustrom,
1825 Placentia Avenue, to rezone from Rl to Pl.,
property at 1825 Placentia Avenue.
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 14, for a precise
plan for the extension of Westminster Avenue from
East 15th Street to Ogle Street.
Rezone 128 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Referred to Wilson, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 128, for Charles
Plan—Comm. 'E... Jones, 493 East 17th Street to rezone from R4 to R2
property at 384'Avocado was referred to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation.
Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Deeds Pinkley.the following -right of way deeds were accepted
and ordered placed on record by the following -roll call
vote:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Wilson, Rea,
Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
DATE
NAME
FOR
February 27,
1961 Edith Pearl Smith
Camellia Lane
February 21,
1961 Dike
and Colegrove
Harbor Boulevard
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Variance 819-A Variance application No. 819-A for Marie A. Bauman,
Bauman 2346 Newport Boulevard to permit construction of
13 units on 19,669.47 square feet of land area at
423 West Bay Street, was presented, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1) That the
applicant dedicate 5 feet to the City of Costa Mesa
for the widening of existing Bay Street; 2) That
residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches
be installed by the applicant, at her expense, along
Bay Street, Under the direction of the City Engineer;
3) That the off-street parking be at the ratio of two
for one and that the spaces be in accordance with the
City Parking Standards, under the direction of the
Director of Planning. 4) That the building shall
adhere to the plan and the perspective as submitted
with the amended variance application. M-rs. Bauman
was present and stated that she would build according
to the plan submitted to the Planning Commission and
dated February 27, 1961. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley
and carried, that the variance be approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the
plot 1plot plan as dated February 27, 1961.
Variance 842 Variance application No. 842, being the application of
Patterson Van D. Patterson, 6615 Farm Dale, North Hollywood, to
permit use of a maximum of 35 Horsepower to run Molding
Injection Machines for the production of small novelty
items at 234 Victoria Street, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the requirements of the Building
Safety Department and that parking be under the direc-
tion of the Director of Planning. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the Variance
be approved subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Variance 844 Variance application No. 844 being the application of
Chapman Homes Chapman Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 102, Costa Mesa, to permit
encroachment of 5 feet into required 15 foot side yard
setback on Norse Street for the construction of 2
single family residences on the northwest corner of
Norse Street and Santa Isabel was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Two
for one off-street parking under the direction of the
Director of Planning; 2) Installation of residential
sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches on Norse
Avenue and Santa Isabel by the applicant, at his
expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. The
Clerk read letters of protest from Mrs. Ruth Franzen,
and a petition bearing 7 signatures. The following
spoke from the floor in protest: Mr. Gordon Hawkins;
Mr. G. B. Christensen; Mrs. Christensen; Mrs. Armetta
Boster. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea that the Variance
be denied. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: _None'
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
MINUTE RESOLUTION Inasmuch as denial of the variance cancelled the bid
Sale of Property the City had received for the property by Frank Downes
at Norse Street & the following minute resolution was presented:
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WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa did heretofore
acquire the hereinafter described land, together with
additional adjacent land, under the authority of
Section 142 of Article I of the Constitution of the
State of California for the purpose of widening Norse
Street in said City, and
WHEREAS, the land hereinafter described is in
excess of land actually needed for public purposes,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the. City of Costa
Mesa desires to sell the hereinafter described parcel
of land pursuant to the authority of Section 193, et seq.,
of the Government Code of the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa does hereby find that the following described
parcel of real property is in excess of the land actually
needed or used for public purposes, and that the best
interests require its sale. Said real property is
described as that certain real property situated in the
City of Costa Mesa, County of Orange, State of California,
more particularly described as follows, to wit:
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to
give notice of sale as required by law and setting the
time of sale for April 17, 1961.
SECTION 3• The aforesaid -real property shall be
sold in fee, subject to the following reservations:
(a) That the property be restricted to one single
family dwelling.
(b) That there shall be a sixty foot front yard
building setback (measured from the centerline of
Santa Isabel Avenue).
(c) ::That said parcel is a nonconforming parcel,
being a corner lot only 40 feet in width.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, the foregoing minute resolution
was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
.'.ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Variance 845 Variance application No. 845, being the application of
Buccola George D. Buccola, 3700 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach,
to permit construction of 20 units on 39,600 square feet
of land area (1980 square feet per unit) on an R4 zoned
lot located on the south side of East 18th Street, 157
The Southeasterly 80 feet of the Northwesterly
330 feet of the Southwesterly 155 feet of Lot
111, Tract No. 300, as shown on a map thereof,
recorded in Book 14, Page 11, Miscellaneous Maps
and Records of Orange County, California; EXCEPTING
THEREFROM the Southeasterly 40 feet dedicated for
the opening of Norse Avenue; ALSO EXCEPTING THERE-
FROM the Southwesterly 5 feet dedicated for widening
of Santa Isabel Avenue; ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM
that portion lying Southerly of a curve line of
20 foot radius, concave Northerly and tangent to
the Northwesterly line of Norse Avenue, and tangent
to the Northeasterly line of Santa Isabel Avenue;
all exceptions as recorded in Book 5510, Page 376,
Official Records of Orange County, California.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to
give notice of sale as required by law and setting the
time of sale for April 17, 1961.
SECTION 3• The aforesaid -real property shall be
sold in fee, subject to the following reservations:
(a) That the property be restricted to one single
family dwelling.
(b) That there shall be a sixty foot front yard
building setback (measured from the centerline of
Santa Isabel Avenue).
(c) ::That said parcel is a nonconforming parcel,
being a corner lot only 40 feet in width.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, the foregoing minute resolution
was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
.'.ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Variance 845 Variance application No. 845, being the application of
Buccola George D. Buccola, 3700 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach,
to permit construction of 20 units on 39,600 square feet
of land area (1980 square feet per unit) on an R4 zoned
lot located on the south side of East 18th Street, 157
feet easterly of the center line of Westminster Avenue,
was presented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1) Installation of residential sidewalks and
concrete driveway approaches on East 18th Street by the
applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City
Engineer; 2) Two for one off-street parking ratio under
the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. Bill Munce
was present on behalf of the applicant. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, that the application be approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance 846 Variance application No. 846, being the application of
Bishop Douglas F. Bishop, 7+29 East 3rd Street, Downey, to
permit a 9 foot 8 inch encroachment into required 25
foot rear yard setback-fbr the construction of a com-
mercial building at the southeast corner of 19th Street
and Monrovia Avenue, was presented together with the '
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedication of
10 feet to the City of Costa Mesa for the proposed widen-
ing of West 19th Street and the corner spandrel; 2) Off-
street parking under the direction of the Director of
Planning; 3) Installation of commercial sidewalks on
West 19th Street and Monrovia Avenue by the applicant,
at his expense, when approved by and under the direction
of the City Engineer. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that the variance be approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission.
Variance 847 Variance application No. 847 being the application of
Uyesugi' Ken and Ruby Uyesugi, 1676 Santa Ana Avenue to permit
encroachment of 15 feet into required 25 foot -rear
yard setback for construction of residence at the
south side of 16th Place, approximately 631 feet
westerly of the center line of Tustin Avenue, was
presented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1) Installation of residential
sidewalks and concrete drivewayrapproaches on 16th
Place, by the applicant, at his expense, under the
direction of the City Engineer. 2) Two for one off-
street parking under the direction of the Director of
Planning. Aiter discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that
the application be approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission.
Variance 848 Variance application_ No. 848, being the application of
Stevens James Stevens, 985 Victoria Street, to permit use of
R4 property for the operation of a 20 bed nursing home
at 985 Victoria, was presented together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject
to the following conditions: 1) Dedication of all land
30 feet from the center line of existing West Victoria
Street to the City of Costa Mesa for the widening of
this street; 2) Installation of curbs, gutters, base,
pavement and residential sidewalks and concrete drive-
way approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under
the direction of the City Engineer, on the south one-
half of Victoria Street. 3) Installation of a block
wall fence 6 feet in height along the easterly property
line of this property fora total length of 317.5 feet.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the
variance be approved subject to the recommendations of
the Planning Commission.
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Variance 849
Variance application No. 849.being the application of
Foster
Hollis A. Foster, 1931 Anaheim Avenue to permit encroach-
ment of 10 feet into 25 foot required rear year setback
'for an additional residence at 1935 Anaheim Avenue, was
presented, together with -the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing conditions: 1) Installation of residential side-
walks and concrete driveway approaches on Anaheim by.the
applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the
City Engineer; 2) A ratio of two for one off-street
parking under the direction of the Director of Planning.-
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the
application be approved subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
Variance 850
Variance applicat=ion No. 850, being the application of
Peterson
Marvin L. Peterson, 141 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa,
to permit encroachment of 21 feet into required 25 foot
rear yard setback for two additional commercial build-
ings in a C2 zone.was presented together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject
to the following conditions: 1) Dedication to the City
of Costa Mesa of 5 feet for the proposed widening of
16th Street; 2) That the off-street parking be under
the direction of the Director of Planning and that the
proposed and existing parking area be asphalted by the
applicant, at his.expense. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson,. seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the variance be approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance.851
Variance application No. 851, being the application of
Bagley
Donald E. Bagley, 337 Westbrook Place, Costa Mesa, to
permit a 5 foot encroachment into 50 foot required
front yard setback from center line of street for a
bedroom and den addition,_at 337 Westbrook Place, was -
presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon it was
moved by'Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that the variance be approved.
Variance 852
Variance application No. 852, being the application of
Tillesen
Verne R. Tillesen-, 2280 Newport Boulevard, to permit
encroachment of 14 -feet 6 inches into 25 foot required
rear yard for a residence on the south side of Magnolia,
345 feet easterly of the center line.of Santa Ana Avenue
was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to.the follow-
ing conditions: 1) Two for one off-street parking
under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2)
Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30 feet
from the center line of existing Magnolia Street;
3) Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete
driveway approaches -on Magnolia by the applicant, at
his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the
variance be approved subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.`
Variance .853
_ Variance application No. 853, -being the application of
Armonda .
.Julie M. Armonda;__-414 Orchid, Corona -del Mar, to permit
construction of two additional units over a 4 car garage
making a total of 3 units on 8,25+.20 square feet of
land area at 241 Palmer was presented together with no
recommendation from the Planning Commission. Mrs.
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Armonda's.representative was present. The Council
asked if there was a deed restriction on the property
for R1 use. The Clerk read a protest from Fannie and
Herman Price. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the application be deferred to March 20,
1961 to permit the.applicant to check to see if there
is a deed restriction on the lot.
Variance 854 Variance application No. 854, being the application of
Johnson Thomas W. Johnson, 904 West 19th Street to permit con-
tinued use of operation of a dark room in garage to
permit transacting of a business of processing motion
picture film to do a mail order business of home movies
at 904 West 19th Street was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission,for approval
subject to the following -conditions: 1) for a period
of three years; 2) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa
of all land 40 feet from the center line of existing
West 19th Street for proposed widening of this street;
3) No retail sales, mail order only; 4) No employees;
5) no signs; 6) Approval of the Fire Department. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the variance be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Subdivision 352 Subdivision application No. 352, being the application
The First Baptist of The First Baptist Church, 301 Magnolia Street, to
Church divide Lot 6, Tract 505 into 2 parcels by adding 5 feet
to Lot 7, Tract 505 from Lot.6 was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions:' 1.) That
the 5 foot parcel taken from Parcel A be made an..integral
part of Parcel B. 2) That all land 30 feet from the
center line of existing Magnolia Street be dedicated
to the City of Costa Mesa for the widening of Magnolia
Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
that the subdivision be approved subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission.
PERMILTS Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Mary.Glen
Davidson for "Molly Glen's Showcase", 44o -B East 17th
Street for art and antiques, subject to no outdoor
display.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Smith, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley voting
noe, permit was granted to Foster and Kleiser for 6
panels to replace structures removed in the City as
outlined in their communication dated March 6,.1961.
A communication was read -from Kelly L. Williams request-
ing permission to park a house trailer in an aunt and
uncles back yard at 2121 President Place, where they
will have access to the indoor bathroom and kitchen
through an outside entrance. The Attorney informed the
Council that the Trailer Code provides for a use permit but
that this must be started with the Planning Commission.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that inasmuch as the
applicant had proceeded by directions received in -the City_
Hall, this request would be referred to the Director of
Planning for his check as to sanitary facilities, location,
etc., and report back at the next Council meeting on
March 20, but that all future requests would have to have
prior consideration of the Planning Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to D & B Sales
for 1 juke box and 3 skill games at Georges Beer Parlor,
2001 Harbor Boulevard.
A communication was read from Paul A. Hanna Attorney for
St.. John the.Divine Episcopal Church requesting permis-
sion to erect directional signs on the north side of -
19th Street at Orange Avenue, on the west side of Newport:
Boulevard at Bay Street, and on the west side of Irvine
Avenue at Twentieth Street. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the signs be approved subject to the
final approval of the Street Foreman for type and exact
location.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, permit was granted to the Orange Coast
YMCA for youngsters to sell Y Camp Candy to aid them in
earning part of their funds for Y Sumner Camp from May
10 through June 10.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, permit was granted to Costa Mesa -
Newport Harbor Lions Club to hold its annual Fish Fry
and Carnivalatthe Costa Mesa Park and on Park Avenue
adjacent thereto from June 1 to June 5 as outlined in
their letter of February 23, 1961.
The Clerk read a communication from Franklin Picher and
Myron Van Ells requesting changing of hours on their
U-Drive-Kartpermit at 18601 South Main Street, Costa Mesa,
to 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 A.M. daily. Mr. Picher was present
on behalf -of his application. The Attorney informed Mr.
Picher of the curfew hours;for,minors in the City and
Mr. Picher said he would post this at the place of busi-
ness. After further discussion, it was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that
the new hours as requested be approved.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea,.seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried,.permit was granted to Orange County.
Voiture 527, 40 & 8 for Gene Holter's Wild Animal Show
and ticket sales, on May 7, 1961, 2 performances, as per
the requirements for fees as listed on the application.
W.R. 244 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea Warrant Resolution 244 including Payroll No. 164
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: .None
W. 1j. 245 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 245 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None -
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Communications Pinkley, and carried, Fred Davenport, Poundmaster was
:'Poundmaster to authorized to attend a Conference on Rabies Control at
attend Confer- the Orange County Health Department, 8th and North Ross
ence Streets on Wednesday evening, March 22, 1961, from 7:00
to 10:00 P.M.
Arbor Day- A communication was read from John Melton, Chairman of City
March_? :_ -'-Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce request-
ing the Mayor to proclaim March 7 as Arbor Day in com-
memoration of Luther Burbank's birthday, Thereupon it
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was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the Mayor proclaim March 7 as Arbor Day
in Costa Mesa.
Variance 667 A communication was read from J. D. Ray, requesting permission
Ray to post A_bond:or install a grape stake fence instead of
the block wall fence which was one of the conditions of
Variance No. 667. Mr. Ray's representative was present
and informed the Council that they also owned the property
that would be on the other side of the fence, therefore
they were splitting their own property. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that the applicant of Variance No. 667
be permitted to post a surety bond or a personal under-
taking bond in lieu of requirement No. 2 - installation
of a block wall fence along the westerly line of the park-
ing lot and along the northerly property line of the
parking lot.
Waltze to The Clerk read the communication of Mrs. Leroy Waltze,
City Attorney 140 East 20th Street regarding a recent newspaper article
on the repairing of vehicles in private yards and public
streets, requesting the Council permit youths to work
on their own cars in their own yards. The City Attorney
informed the Council that the newspaper article had been
in error and the City Code does permit working on private
vehicles on private property, and offered to write Mrs.
Waltze and explain. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the
communication was referred to the City Attorney for
answer.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, communications received from James B.
Utt on City Resolution 818; Bruce Stunner, Richard T. Hanna,
J. A. Murdy, Jr. on City Resolution 817; Richard T. Hanna,
Bruce Sumner, John A. Murdy, Jr. on City Resolution 820,
were ordered received and filed.
A.B.C.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Bodman et al
Smith the City Attorney was instructed to protest the
Protested
new on -sale beer license of Vivian Bodman, Mary Lou
Von Hemert, Louis J. Wallow, for "Jack's" at 771 Baker
Street on improper zoning, and ordered the following
notifications filed: Double transfer of off -sale
general for Plavon Liquor, Inc., for Garden Square
Liquor, 1520 Baker Street; person to person transfer of
on -sale beer license for Barbara G. and Richard D. Roberts
for "The Spotted Kiwi" at 820 West l9th Street; Person
to Person transfer of on -sale general license for Shirley
A. Jacobberger for "The Three Wheels" at 1830 Newport
Boulevard; New off -sale beer and wine license for Jack
T. Feeny, "Hub Delicatessen" at 166+ Newport Boulevard.
City Manager"s
The City Manager presented the preliminary drawings for
Report
the proposed Fire Station Headquarters Building on Adams
Adams Fire Stn.
Street, and requested the Council to authorize the
Architect Fees
immediate payment to the architect for the preliminary
drawings. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the Director of
Finance be authorized to make immediate payment of
$1,400.00 to Willard Jordan, Architect, for the pre-
liminary drawings of the Fire Station, as outlined in the
contract. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Advertise for The City Manager requested the Council to authorize for the
Bids for one advertising'of bids for one 1250 gallon per minute Fire
Fire Engine Engine Pumper to be opened on April 17, 1961. Thereupon
Pumper it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed
to advertise for bids for one 1250 Gallon Per Minute Fire
Engine Pumper to be opened on April 17, 1961, at the hour
of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
City Manager's The City Manager requested permission to leave the City on
Vacation his vacation during.the month of April. It was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that the City Manager be given permission to leave the
City on his vacation in April.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the Cit of Costa Mesa
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor of the Ci of Costa Mesa