HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
April 17, 1961-
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chief Deputy City CIerK _
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