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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 17, 1961- The 961 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., April 17, 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 Warren Studer. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman April 3, 1961 Wilson, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1961, were approved as written and previously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS ;The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for One -Pumper and the opening of bids for one Pumper and Hose Truck: The Clerk Hose Truck reported that notice of hearing had been published, and four bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: NAME AMOUNT Calavar Corporation Declined to bid American LaFrance $35,624.00 Seagrave Corporation $35,913.00 Crown Body and Coach Corporation $35,816.91 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details. The Clerk also read a communication from Mack Trucks, Incorporated, stating they declined to bid. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the bids were referred to the Director of Public Works and Fire Chief for checking and report back. Bid Avarded to Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works American LaFrance advised the City Council that the bid of American LaFrance in the amount of $35,62+.00 on lease agreement was the lowest regular bid submitted, and recommended that they be awarded the bid. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the bid for one Pumper and Hose Truck be awarded to American LaFrance, payable one-third of the amount on delivery of the truck, one-half of the remaining amount each year for the next two years, being the lowest bidder on lease agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Sale of Property the Opening of Bids for the sale of the southeasterly 80 Norse and feet of the northwesterly 330 feet of the southwesterly Santa Isabel 155 feet of Lot 111, Tract No. 300, located on the south- westerly corner of Norse Avenue and Santa Isabel Avenue. The Clerk reported that the notice of said sale had been duly published as required by law and that two bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, Bid Awarded to and declared as follows: .Boys' Club NAME AMOUNT Boys' Club of the Harbor Area $2,100.00 G. Roy Christensen $2,000.00 After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the bid be awarded to the Boys' Club of the Harbor Area, being the highest bid received, and authorized the City Manager to open the escrow and the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the deed on behalf of the City. 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 Request for for the Public Hearing on the application of California Franchise by Gas Transmission Company for a gas franchise pursuant California Gas to the provisions of Division 3, Chapter 2 of the Public Transmission Utilities Code of the State of California, known as the Company Franchise Act of 1937. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor declared the hearing open and inquired if there were - anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon Mr. Robert M. Olsen, Assistant Counsel for the Southern Counties Gas Company spoke in protest. No one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed and the application be denied without prejudice. Later in the meeting under Oral Communications, Mr. Sam Barnes, attorney for -California Gas Transmission Company, spoke informing the Council that he had been misinformed by his office as to the time of the public hearing and had arrived after the hearing had closed, and thereby requested that another public hearing be set whereby he could present evidence in favor of the request. Action Rescinded. After discussion it was moved by Council Smith, and Hearing Set seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the previous action .for May 15, 1961 for denial be rescinded and set a hearing for May 15, 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, so that both sides may be heard. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen:. Rea, Pinkley ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Planning Commission for the Public Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution Resolution No. 13 No. 13, for a Revised Precise Plan for a proposed 30 foot Alley Between alley between West 19th Street and Center Street and West l9th and Centar between Placentia Avenue and Monrovia Avenue. The Clerk and Placentia and reported that the notice of hearing had been duly pub- Monrovialished and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the Precise Plan as shown on the revised map attached to and -made a part of their recommendation. He reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor declared the hearing open and in- quired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Several people came forward and looked at the -plan., The City Attorney informed the Council that this area was located in the proposed Monrovia Avenue Improvement District and under.this improvement district it was contemplated that West 19th Street be widened to an 80 foot street, if so this would necessitate dedica- tions from both front and rear of the properties. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by -Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Public Hearing be continued until May 1, 1961. L� 1 Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Reports Smith, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: City Treasurer; Director of Finance. Police; Poundmaster; Director of Finance for ten free permits. Traffic Commission The Clerk informed the Council that the terms of the Traffic Appointed Commission, Francis Cheatham, G. P. Parmelee, Paul R. Dunlap, A. R. McKenzie; D. Southworth, C. L. Heller, Frank Myers, expired on April 15, 1961, and had been deferred from the meeting of April 3, 1961. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the following be reappointed to a two year term on the Traffic Commission,.to expire April 17, 1963 - Francis Cheatham, G. P. Parmelee; A. R. McKenzie, D. Southworth, C. Heller, Frank Myers; and that Willian R. Scott be appointed as a new member for a two year term. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES:: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orange County The Clerk presented the request of the Orange County Association for Association for Mental Health to hold a fund campaign Mental Health from April 30 to May 31, having been deferred from the Application for meeting of March 20, 1961. After discussion it was Fund Raising moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the request be denied until such time as the Association furnishes proof of their being a non- profit organization. ORDINANCE NO. 345 The Clerk informed the Council that the signed agreement Second Reading had been received from Milan Roven, et al, on Rezone Rezone 121-Roven Petition No. 121, and presented Ordinance No. 345 for second reading. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Ordinance No. 345, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE 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 Al AND R4 TO Cl, be given second reading and adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 355 Ordinance No. 355, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Second Reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF Paulaxino No. 4 CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF Annexation COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO NO. 4 ANNEXATION", was presented for second reading. Mrs. Mary Ann Whelan, 14022 East Baker Street was present and requested that her property be excluded from the annexation. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 355 be given second reading and be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 356 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Second Reading Rea, Ordinance No. 356, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Rezone 127 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF Planning Commission A CERTAIN AREA AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF MESA VERDE DRIVE AND ADAMS AVENUE FROM Al TO Cl, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 357 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Second Reading Wilson, Ordinance No. 357, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Intention to Vacate CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS Certain Parcels INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL Variance No. 831 Variance application No. 831, for Park -Fairmont, Park -Fairmont OF LAND LYING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THE Re-hearing INTERSECTION OF FAIR DRIVE AND NEWPORT AVENUE IN Continued to SAID CITY was given second reading and adopted by the May.l, 1961 following .roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Norte ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Sets hearing May 15, 1961) Rezone 126 The Clerk presented Rezone Petition No. 126, being the Initiated by Petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to re - Planning zone from R4 to 1�1_property in the general area between Commission Orange Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue and between 22nd and 23rd Streets, having been deferred from the meeting of April 3, 1961 for check of petitions. He informed the Council that the Public Hearing had been closed on April 3, 1961. He then read the report on the computa- tion of the acknowledged petitions which showed 43.85 per cent of land area protested the change. He also read a communication in protest by H. E. Westover for E. L. Rehnborg. The City Attorney informed the.Council that inasmuch as over 40 per cent of the land area con- cerned had protested,any action would take at least a 4 to 1 vote of the City Council to carry. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the report on the petition be accepted and a finding made that the owners by area have filed acknowledged protests of 43.85 per cent of the area. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith that Rezone 126 be approved for rezoning from R4 to Rl. At this point Attorney Wayne Thompson spoke on the motion in behalf of Robert Kessler urg- ing the area remain R4. Thereupon the following roll call vote was taken on the motion: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Attorney thereby informed the Council that inasmuch as the vote had not been 4 to 1 as required,:, no action was taken on the rezone and the existing zone would remain in effect. Variance No. 831 Variance application No. 831, for Park -Fairmont, Park -Fairmont Incorporated, 119 Cabrillo Street, to permit construc- Re-hearing tion of six units in addition to existing twenty units Continued to on 6+,081 square feet.of land area, making one unit May.l, 1961 per 2,464 square feet of land area on property front- ing on Wilson Street on the north and Congress Street on the south, 280 feet easterly of the center line of Placentia Avenue, was presented for re -hearing. The Clerk informed the Council that notice of said re- hearing had been sent to forty property owners adjacent, on April 11, 1961, by the Director of Planning. He read a communication from J. D. Anderson stating that he felt this variance should not have been placed on the agenda inasmuch as the meeting of the property owners who protested together with Mr. Lilley and Mr. Unger had not been held. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Anderson spoke stating he had never been contacted for a meeting nor had any of the other adjoining property owners who had protested. Mr. George Carpenter also spoke stating he had never been contacted regarding a 1 1 1 The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Building Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 334 for A. L. Permit No. 334 Gatterdam, 333 East Walnut Place, to move a residence Gatterdam from 4606 Melric Drive, Santa An' to 2641 Elden Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30.00 feet from the center line of existing Elden Avenue for street purposes; 2) Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 3) Filing of a 5,000.00 bond by the applicant. 4) Subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety. 5) That the build- ing is completed within forty-five days from the date of granting the Building Permit. The Clerk also read a communication from the Building Official recommending that the bond requirement be reduced from $5,000.00 to $3,500.00. Mr. Gatterdam was also present and requested that the requirement of the sidewalks be deleted until such time as the entire neighborhood installs sidewalks, at which time he would be willing to install sidewalks. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the application be approved subject to the requirements of the Planning Commission with exception of the following: Requirement No. 2 - residential sidewalks be deleted. Requirement No. 3 - Bond be reduced to $3.,500 as recom- mended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 835 The Clerk informed the Council that a request for annexa - Morales Annexation tion had been made for property north of Baker Street, west of Bristol Street, and that a report on the definite- ness of the boundary had been received from the Boundary Commission on proposed Morales Annexation. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 835 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "MORALES ANNEXATION" AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF, be adopted. The meeting which was the'action of the City Council at the meeting of March 6, 1961. Mr. Lilley also spoke on behalf of the application. After further discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Variance No. 831 re -hearing be deferred to the meeting of May 1, 1961, and the Director of Planning to have prepared for that meeting a map of the new proposed plan, and that prior to the meeting Mr. Dunn meet with the applicant and the adjoining property owners protesting, on the new plan. The Council informed Mr. Lilley that a final decision will be made at the meeting of May 1. Public Hearings Upon motion by -Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Set May 1, 1961 Smith, and carried, Public Hearing was set for May 1, Rezone 129-Proulx 1961, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon there - Rezone 130- after as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Planning Hall for Rezone Petition No. 129, H. I. Proulx to rezone Commission from Cl to M1 property on the east side of Palace Avenue, 96.2 feet northerly of West 19th Street and on Rezone Petition No. 130, initiated by. the Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to Rl property located between East 18th and 19th Streets and Orange and Tustin; and between East 19th and 20th and Fullerton and Raymond. The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Building Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 334 for A. L. Permit No. 334 Gatterdam, 333 East Walnut Place, to move a residence Gatterdam from 4606 Melric Drive, Santa An' to 2641 Elden Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30.00 feet from the center line of existing Elden Avenue for street purposes; 2) Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 3) Filing of a 5,000.00 bond by the applicant. 4) Subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety. 5) That the build- ing is completed within forty-five days from the date of granting the Building Permit. The Clerk also read a communication from the Building Official recommending that the bond requirement be reduced from $5,000.00 to $3,500.00. Mr. Gatterdam was also present and requested that the requirement of the sidewalks be deleted until such time as the entire neighborhood installs sidewalks, at which time he would be willing to install sidewalks. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the application be approved subject to the requirements of the Planning Commission with exception of the following: Requirement No. 2 - residential sidewalks be deleted. Requirement No. 3 - Bond be reduced to $3.,500 as recom- mended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 835 The Clerk informed the Council that a request for annexa - Morales Annexation tion had been made for property north of Baker Street, west of Bristol Street, and that a report on the definite- ness of the boundary had been received from the Boundary Commission on proposed Morales Annexation. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 835 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "MORALES ANNEXATION" AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF, be adopted. The j L r -T. motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Sets hearing on May 15, 1961) RESOLUTION N0. 836 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Weed Abatement rea, Resolution No. 836 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY OR WINGY NATURE AND I-EEDS WHICH ATTAIN SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A FIRE NUISANCE WHEN DRY AND WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUR ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: DIRECTING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LA?d, FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL OBJEC- TIONS OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER V OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Sets hearing for May 15, 1961) ORDINANCE NO. 358 The Clerk presented the proposed Costa Mesa Uniform First Reading Plumbing Code and certain amendments thereto. The Costa Mesa Uniform Building Official was present and answered the questions Plumbing Code of the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 358 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING THE COSTA MESA UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Vehicle Parking The Clerk informed the Council that the term of Dr. District No. 1 - Samuel R. Frazier on Vehicle Parking District No.' 1 Dr. Frazier would expire on April 21, 1961. Thereupon it was Reappointed moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Dr. Frazier be reappointed for a three year term, to expire on April 21, 1964. Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the following right of way deeds were accepted and 9rdered 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 STREETS April1961 Ernest and Lena Hagen Sunset Drive April 3, 1961 Harry A. Harber Sunset Drive April 4, 1961 Blanka L. Roven, et al Bristol and Paularino Variance No. 855-A Variance application No. 855-A9 being the application Lamp of Gerald F. Lamp, 2647 Westminster Place, to permit Deferred to construction of one additional unit to existing single May 1, 1961 residence on 9,900 square feet of land area (a total of two units) at 2648 Westminster Place was presented. The applicant requested deferral to the meeting of -May 1. Thereupon -it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the variance be deferred to the meeting of May 1, 1961. Variance No. 870 Variance application No. 870 being the application of Church of Christ Church of Christ, 281-289 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, to permit the use of land for church purposes at the south side of Milson, 220.03 feet westerly of the center line of Avalon Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions; 1) Residential side- walks to be installed by the applicant, at his expense, the full irridth of this property along West Wilson Street and concrete driveway approaches under the direction of the City Engineer; 2) That usable off-street parking be under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3) That the applicant installs at his expense a concrete block wall along both sides and along the rear of this pro- perty under the direction -of the Department of Building Safety; 4) That the applicant improves the parking area, at his expense, with asphalt paving or equivalent; 5) That the applicant adhere to the Precise Plan submitted with and made a part of this Variance. J. Durbin, Pastor of the church, was present and informed the Council that Mr. Maloney, -owner of property adjoining, requested a chain link fence instead of a block wall, and that on one side of the property a new redwood fence now exists, therefore he -requested that the redwood fence remain and that the requirement be changed to chain link rather than block. Mr. Maloney eras also present and stated he would prefer a chain link fence. Thereupon 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 except item No -3 to read -.That the applicant installs, at his expense, a chain link fence on the west.side of the property and the rear of the property; and that the redwood fence now existing on the -east side of the property remain. Variance No. 872 Variance application No. 872, being the application of Rapp Raymond N. Rapp, 1641 Oahu Place, to permit encroachment of 15 feet into required 25 foot rear yard setback for construction of two single family units in addition to existing single residence, (a total of three units) on 1+,000 square feet, to be located at 712 Weelo Drive, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) The applicant must provide a minimum of six (6) off- street parking spaces under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2) Installation of residential sidewalks on Weelo Drive, the full width of this property and concrete drive -may approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the -City Engineer. Mr. Rapp was present and requested that the requirement for sidewalks be deleted and that the one existing asphalt driveway approach remain, but that he would be willing to install the new driveway approach -in concrete. Thereupon after discussion it was.moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that Variance No. 872 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, but that requirement No. 2 be deleted. Variance No. 873 Variance application No. 873, being the application of Steinman Robert Steinman, 1006 South Citrus, Los Angeles, to permit a 20 foot encroachment into required 60 foot front yard setback from the center line of West 19th Street for Construction of an addition to existing residence, the addition to be used for commercial purpose at 605 West 19th Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: 1) There is a possibility that West 19th Street may be widened to a 100 foot right of way. 2) A uniform setback should be maintained on this street. The Clerk read a co=mn;cation from Mr. Steinman requesting that Council consider a 50 foot setback from the center line of the street as exists on several adjacent properties. Mr. Pinot, proposed purchaser of the property was present and requested that a 50 foot setback be approved. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the variance be approved for a 50 foot setback from the center line of street subject to the following con- ditions; 1) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2) Commercial sidewalks along the front'of the property by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. Variance No. 874 Variance application No. 874, being the application of Gayner Walter Gayner, 1839 Jamaica Road, to permit a detached accessory building without a main structure encroach- ing into the front one-half of -the lot, (Lot 1542 Tract No. 3363) adjacent to 1839 Jamaica Road, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following: 1) That the applicant signs an Agreement that in the event Lot 154, Tract No. 3363 is sold by the applicant as separate from Lot 155, that the applicant will remove the accessory structures from this lot at his expense. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 875 Variance application No. 875, being the application of Maloney Patrick E. and Jean Maloney, 279 West Wilson, to permit five units in addition to three existing units on 18,450 square feet of land area (a total of eight units) and an encroachment'of 13 feet into the required 25 foot rear yard setback at 279 West Wilson was presented to- gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Installation of residential sidewalks along the front of this property on Wilson Street, the full width of the property and concrete driveway approaches by the appli- cant, at his expense, under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2) Two for one usable off-street parking no closer to the front property line than the front of the existing house under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr.'Maloney was present and stated that all the requirements of No. 1 were now .existing. Thereupon it tias,moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Variance No. 875 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance No.' 876'_ Variance application No. 876, being the application Runner of Herbert D. Runner, 1339 Virginia Avenue, Glendale, to permit one additional duplex in addition to two (2) existing duplexes (total of six'units on 25,380 square feet of land area) and a 15 foot encroachment into required 25 foot rear yard setback at 266-272 East 20th -Street yras presented. The applicant was present and requested that the variance be referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration inasmuch as he did not have an opportunity to present to the Commission certain maps that he had at their meeting. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Variance No. 876 be referred back to the Planning Commission. Variance No. 877 Variance application No. 877, being the application of Bruner Ralph Bruner, 155 Flower Street., to permit construction of five units on 9,100 square feet of land area (1820 square feet per unit) at,155 Flower Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Two for one usable off-street parking under the direc- tion of the Director of Planning; 2) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes of 14.7 feet and the curve radius for the widening of Fullerton; 3) Instal- lation of residential sidewalks along Flower Street and Fullerton and concrete driveway approaches by the appli- cant, 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 application be approved subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 878 Variance application No. 878 being the application of G. R. T. Builders, G. R. T. Builders, Incorporated, 1+17 South Main Street, Incorporated Santa Ana, to permit construction of twenty-one (21) units on 42,030 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,000 square feet of land area), located on the east side of Placentia, between Center Street and Scott Place, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons:. 1) Placentia is already over -taxed with heavy traffic and to allow twenty-one more units using Placentia Avenue for ingress and egress would cause a terrific traffic hazard; 2) The -applicant could have a better layout and better circulation of traffic in and out of the project. Mr. Plumleigh spoke on behalf of the application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and _carried, with Councilman Wilson voting noe, that the application be denied as recommended. Variance No. 879 _Variance application No. 879, being the application of Gorham Charles H. Gorham, 3190 Haiti Circle, Costa Mesa, to permit construction of sixteen (16) units on 26,138 square feet of land area (1633 square feet per unit) with a 10 _ foot encroachment into required 25 foot rear -yard setback located on the west side of Charle Street, approximately midway between Hamilton and Bernard Streets, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Instal- lation of.adequate screening around the parking area by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2) Two for one usable off-street park- ing under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3) In- stallation of residential sidewalks on Charle Street the full width of this property by the applicant, at his expense, and also concrete driveway approaches under the direction of the City Engineer. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Counci7man.Rea, and carried, that the variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 881 Variance application No. 881, being the application of Sherwood Ranchos Sherwood Ranchos, 3700 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, to permit construction.of.a SF 8 foot by 12 foot tempor- ary sign to advertise the original sale of hones on -Lots 1 - 10., Record of Survey approved December 19, 1960, with a 6 foot encroachment into required 50 foot front yard setback from center line of Santa Ana Avenue, to be located on the.west side of Santa Ana Avenue, 180 feet southerly of the center line of Santa Isabel, was presented together with the recommendation of -the Planning Commission ratifying the approval of the Planning Director for a period of one year or,until the homes in the Record of Survey, approved December 19, 1960, (Lots 1 - 10) are sold, whichever.is sooner, subject. -to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety, and that said sign is to be removed by .the applicant, at his expense, at the end of one year, and an Agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant subject to the approval of the City -Attorney. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the variance be approved -subject to the recon- mendations of the Director of Planning as approved by the Planning Commission. Variance No. 882 Variance application No. 882, being the application Westport Devel- of Westport Development Company, 12863 Palm, Garden opment Company Grove, to permit construction of a temporary -6 foot by 20 foot SF sign to advertise the original sale of apartments in -Tract No..3102 (Lots 21-50), to be located at 703'James Street, was presented to- gether with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission ratifying the approval of the Director of Planning for one year or until the apartments on Lots 21 through 50, Tract 3102 are sold, whichever is sooner, subject to the requirements of the Depart- ment of Building Safety,.and that said sign is to be removed by the applicant, at,his expense, at the end of one year, and an Agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried; that the variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Director of Planning as approved by -the Planning.Commission. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and.carried, permit was granted to Harbor Amusement Company for one skill game at Miss Boo's, 1.562 Newport Boulevard, subject to the appro- val of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Veterans Addressing Service, for painting house numbers on the curbs in front of residences in the City. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Cali- fornia Bar-B-Que Service for Harbor Center Outdoor Bar-B-Que on April 20, 21';. 22 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 P.M. at $-39 per plate, subject to the approval of the Orange County Health Department. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Harmon Windham for an Auction Barn at 2075 Newport Boulevard for auctions to be held at least once a week, subject to all storage and display to be indoors and parking subject to the requirements of the Director of Planning. Fund-raising Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Campaigns man Rea, and carried, the request of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California Chapter, for a fund raising campaign in the City in August of 1961 was referred to the Director of Finance. Upon motion'by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request of.the Orange County Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy.Associations of America, Incorporated; for a fund raising campaign during the month of December, 1961, was referred to the Director of Finance. Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman tion No. 249 Wilson, warrant Resolution No. 249 including Payroll No. 167 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Written Communica- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman tions Wilson, and carried, the reports of the Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Bever- Control on new on -sale beer license for Shirley A. age Control Jacobberger at The Three Wheels, 1830 Newport Boulevard Report and the person-to-person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for Aldino R. and Grace A. Donati at Speedee Mart, 488 East 17th Street, were received and ordered filed. Communications Communications were read from George L. Doubledee, 2962 regarding fence Ceylon and Mrs. William -Combe, 2850 Andros Street, regard - restrictions ing proposed zoning ordinance, particularly the sections on fence restrictions, requesting early consideration of the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communications be received and filed. Wilma G. Smith Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Summons for Claim Rea, the summons for claim for damages of Wilma Geraldine for Damages Smith against the City of Costa Mesa was ordered referred to the City Attorney and city insurance carrier. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Mesa Club, 632 West 17th StreetY for eight Saturday dances on May 6, 132 202 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24, subject to the approval of the Chief of.Police and -the Fire Chief. Canvas Craft Permit request was presented from Canvas Craft Products Products auction Auction for Friday night auctions at,929 Baker Street. in Ml -A zone to After discussion as to zoning and determining that this Planning if ap- location was in an Ml -A zone it was stated to Mr. Turman, plicant desires one of the applicants, that he should contact the Director of Planning and make an application with the Planning Com- mission that auctions and canvas specialty manufacturing are compatible uses,in.an M1 -A zone. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley.,. and carried, that the permit be granted for the auction at.929 Baker.Street provided that the Plan- ning Commission finds that the use is compatible in an M1 -A zone. Trailer Permit Request was read from Walter Burroughs, President, Orange Globe Herald Coast Publishing Company, (Globe Herald and Pilot) for use and Pilot of a house trailer for office purposes on the same property now.occupied while plans are being prepared and construc- tion accomplished for a new structure. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the request for a trailer for office purposes on the present property be approved for a period of one year or until the new structure is completed, which- ever is sooner, and that adequate sanitary facilities be provided., Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman tion No. 249 Wilson, warrant Resolution No. 249 including Payroll No. 167 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Written Communica- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman tions Wilson, and carried, the reports of the Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Bever- Control on new on -sale beer license for Shirley A. age Control Jacobberger at The Three Wheels, 1830 Newport Boulevard Report and the person-to-person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for Aldino R. and Grace A. Donati at Speedee Mart, 488 East 17th Street, were received and ordered filed. Communications Communications were read from George L. Doubledee, 2962 regarding fence Ceylon and Mrs. William -Combe, 2850 Andros Street, regard - restrictions ing proposed zoning ordinance, particularly the sections on fence restrictions, requesting early consideration of the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communications be received and filed. Wilma G. Smith Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Summons for Claim Rea, the summons for claim for damages of Wilma Geraldine for Damages Smith against the City of Costa Mesa was ordered referred to the City Attorney and city insurance carrier. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Parlour Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, the City Clerk was authorized to notify Richard R. Parlour, M. D., that the Council was not interested in the new mental health program he proposed in his communication of April 12, 1961. Miscellaneous Com- munications Oral Communications Beardslee- Upon motion by Councilm; man Wilson, and carried Controller of the State apportionments of Vehic: Advance Apportionments, County of Orange on Fly ordered filed. n Pinkley, seconded by Council - the communications of the of California on Estimate of e License Fee Revenues and and Ordinance 1344 of the Control were received and The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wish- ing to speak on some item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mr. Hal Beardslee spoke regarding his property at 2043 and 2047 Aliso, County area, request- ing information on the dedication of the street. Mr. Dungan informed Mr. Beardslee that this was a legal matter, and that it would be discussed in detail at the appointment time already arranged with Mr._ Beardslee: City Managers Mr. Swartz informed the Council that the Mayor had Report been authorized to attend the United States Conference Mayor to.,attend of Mayors in Washington D. C. and that in conjuction World Conference with this there was also a World Conference of Local of Local Govern- Governments to be held from June 15-20 in Washington ments D. C. which could also be attended. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, wit4 Mayor Meyers abstaining, that the Mayor be author- ized to attend the World Conference of Local Governments in Washington D.. C. from June 15-20, and the necessary expenses for both conferences be allowed. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,- seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. May t y of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk ofththe-Cit• of Costa Mesa I Chief Deputy City CIerK _ 1