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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/1961 - City Counciln 1J 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 19, 1961 . The City Council of.the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., June 19, 1961, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meet- ing was called to order by the Vice -Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Vice - Mayor John Smith. - ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith Councilmen Absent: Meyers Officials Present: City Attorney, -City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Manager, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman June 5, 1961 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1961, were approved as written and previously distri- buted. PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Franchise for for the Public.Hearing on Intention to Grant a Gas Franchise California Gas to California Gas Transmission Company. The Clerk stated that Transmission the notice of said hearing had been duly published and affi- Company davit was on file. He reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Vice -Mayor inquired if -there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Robert M. Olsen, Assist- ant Counsel for the Southern Counties Gas Company, spoke request- ing deferring of any action until approval had been given by the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Sam Barnes spoke on behalf of the applicant. After discussion.,"and no one else desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, that the Public Hearing be closed. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE 373 Rea, that first reading be -given to Ordinance No. 373, being First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO CALIFORNIA.GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY, A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING GAS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Resolution 837 for the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 837 of Intention to Intention to sell -land not needed for public use in Lots 36 and 55 of Tract sell in Lots 36 3470. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been and 55 in Tract duly published and the affidavit was on file. The City Clerk 3470 announced that one bid had been received from the Macco Corpor- ation in the amount of $5.00. On motion. by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the property was sold to Macco Corporation and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the necessary documents to effect the sale. PUBLIC HEARING .The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Building Setbacks for the Public Hearing on proposed building setbacks in Tract Tract 3940 3940 as requested by Kolco Construction Company, 437-A West 19th Street. The Clerk stated that the notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file. He read the recommendations of the Planning Commission that a building setback Ordinance be adopted permitting a minimum front yard_ setback of 10 feet from the front property line on Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9,.11,, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 18, Tract 3940 as shown on the Plot plan attached to and made a part of the recommendation. The Vice -Mayor declared the hearing open and inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that first reading ORDINANCE 374 be given to Ordinance No. 374 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY First reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING HUILDING SET- BACK LINES FOR LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 72 91 11, 13, 14, 15, 17 AND 18 OF TRACT NO. 3940. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place Building Setbacks set for the Public Hearing on proposed building setback West 19th Street lines on West 19th Street from Harbor Boulevard to Placentia Avenue. The Clerk reported notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file. He read the recommendations of the Planning Commission for adoption of an Ordinance by the City Council establishing building set- back lines of 50 feet from the center line of West 19th Street from Harbor Boulevard to Placentia Avenue as shown on a map attached to and made a part of their recommenda- tion. The Clerk reported no -written communications had been received. Thereupon the Vice -Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that first reading be given to ORDINANCE 375 Ordinance No. 375 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF First Reading THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR WEST 19TH STREET BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND PLACENTIA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place Rezone No. 132 set for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 132 for Hughey -Bennett Jack Hughey and Jack Bennett to rezone from R4 to C2 property DENIED located on the south side of Cabrillo Street, 343 feet east- erly of Newport Boulevard. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file. He read the recommendations of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: 1) C2 zoning is not proper zoning for this area. 2) It is not good planning to spot zone a few lots and leave lots be- tween with the original zone. 3) That the Cotmnission initiates its own rezoning of this area. He reported no written communications had been received. The Vice -Mayor 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. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Rezone No. 132 be .denied, and that this area be included in a study by the Planning Commission to rezone the entire area. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place Rezone Petition- set for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 134, No. 134 initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to Rl property located in the general area between 22nd Street and Monte Vista Street and between Orange Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hear- ing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file 1 1 1 L, 1 in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. He reported and read three letters in favor from property owners in the area. The Vice -Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. The following spoke in protest of the petition: Robert Kessler; Gordon Hawkins, who also presented a peti- tion in protest signed by twelve property owners: G. R. Christiansen; Mrs. Franzen; Mrs. Erickson. The following spoke in favor: R. K. Campbell, Jack Christiansen; Mr. Gaffney for Mrs. Helen Gaffney; Willard Jordan; Mr. Fraser; Mrs. Christiansen who presented a letter from Coleen Turner in favor; Ruel Tibbitts; Ruth Fraser; Polly Hendricks;.Paul Walton; William Juptner. Mr. Lewis Vargo also spoke. No one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 376 376 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First Reading COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF AN AREA BETWEEN 22ND STREET AND MONTE VISTA STREET AND BETWEEN ORANGE AVENUE AND SANTA ANA AVENUE FROM R4 TO Rl be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: Meyers The Vice -Mayor declared a recess and the meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that the Orange County City Attorney Flood Control District is acquiring a right of way in the northern part of the City, a portion of which is through a parcel owned by the City and if the Council so desired he would receive on behalf of the City any and all documents regarding this right of way.. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Attorney'be authorized to accept service of all documents in connection with this right of way. .Martinez agree= The City Attorney informed the Council that an agreement had ment been approved between the City and Florencio and Pauline Martinez in the sum of $481.25 for a right of way deed, and that the deed had now been received and he would recommend payment to Mr. and Mrs. Martinez of the agreed sum. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw a warrant in the sum of $481.25 for Florencio and Pauline as per agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Newsome agree- The City Attorney also informed the Council that the right ment of way deed had been received from Eunice L. Newsome and as per agreement previously approved he would recommend payment of the $218.00. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw a warrant in the sum of $218.00 for Eunice L. Newsome as per agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers City Engineer The City Engineer presented Final Tract Map No. 4184 for Mesa Final Tract Del Mar Development Company to divide 9.66 acres into 43 lots 4184 Mesa Del located on the.former air base, together with a check in the Mar Develop- amount of $6,681.15, a bond in the amount of $51,700.00 and ment Company signed Agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkl.ey, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 855 being RESOLUTION 855 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4184 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGH- WAY 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, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers. Tract 3722 The City Engineer -informed the Council that the improvements Bond exonerated in Tract No. 3722 -had been completed and recommended that they be accepted and the bond exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman .Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the bond in Tract 3722 be exonerated and the improve- ments be accpeted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the reports of Finance and City Trea- surer were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE 319 Ordinance No. 319, Land Use, was presented for second reading. Land use Mr. Doug Wallace, attorney for Vard Products, requested clari- Second Reading fication of the M1 zoning, if under the new M1 zone can pro- perty zoned Ml be -used for residential or commercial purposes. The Attorney informed him that under -the new ordinance it can not, -unless the property owner requested use by Variance. No one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Ordinance No. 319 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ESTABLISHING LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND -THEREIN REGULATING .THE USE OF LAND, HEIGHT OF BUILDING, AREA OF LOTS.AND YARD SPACES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A MAP DEFINING SAID LAND USE DISTRICTS AND SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICTS, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS, ADJUSTMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, be given second reading and adopted. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers ORDINANCE 320 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Off -Street Park- Ordinance No. 320, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ing Second Read- ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENTS ing OF OFF-STREET PARKING FOR"ALL LAND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL THOSE USES SET FORTH WITHIN ORDINANCE NO. 319 (COMPREHEN- SIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) PRESCRIBING AND DESCRIBING CERTAIN STAN- DARDS, MAPS, CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS AS SET FORTH ON DRAWINGS, PRO- VIDING FOR AMENDMENTS, ADJUSTMENTS AND ENFORCEMENTS, PRESCRI- BING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, be given second reading and adopted. The motion carried. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers ORDINANCE 368 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Setbacks, Tract Wilson, Ordinance No. 368 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 3662 Second read- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SET- ing BACK LINES IN TRACT NO. 3662 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, be given second reading and adopted. -The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers 1 1 1 ORDINANCE 369 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded -by Councilman Rea, Setbacks, Harbor Ordinance No. 369, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Boulevard Second THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES reading ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN WEST WILSON STREET AND TALBERT AVENUE IN.THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers ORDINANCE 370 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Rezone 133 Ordinance No. 370, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Second reading CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 118 IN TRACT N0. 4008 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FROM Al TO Rl was given RESOLUTION 857 .second reading and adopted. The motion carried by the following Approving Street roll call vote: - Lighting District AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea Report NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers ORDINANCE 371 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, Reports by Pawn Ordinance No. 371, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Brokers CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6301 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE Second Reading CITY OF COSTA MESA REGARDING REPORTS BY PAWN BROKERS, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson_, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen:. None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers ORDINANCE 372 Upon motion by.Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, Rezone 130 Ordinance.No. 372 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Second reading THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA LYING BETWEEN 18TH AND 19TH STREETS AND BETWEEN ORANGE AND TUSTIN AVENUES, -AND LYING BETWEEN 19TH AND 20TH STREETS AND BETWEEN FULLERTON AND RAYMOND AVENUES, FROM R4 TO R1 was given second reading and adoptedby the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers RESOLUTION 856 The Clerk reported that a request had been received for annex - Intention to ation of a certain area to be known as "Koll Annexation" and annex Koll Annex- that the report of the -Orange County Boundary Commission had ation been received. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 856 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "KOLL ANNEXATION" AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers (Sets public hearing on July 172 1961) Kennedy Outdoor Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, Advertising de- and carried, at the request of the applicant the request for ferred permit for two bill boards by Kennedy Outdoor Advertising Company was deferred to July 3, 1961.. RESOLUTION 857 The Clerk read the report of the City.Engineer and'Street Approving Street Lighting Superintendent for the Costa Mesa Street Lighting Lighting District Energy and Maintenance District for November 1, 1961, to Report October 31, 1962. -Thereupon it was moved -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 857 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION N0. 852 DATED JUNE 5, 1961, be adopted. The motion carried.by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None . ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers RESOLUTION 858 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Intention to order Councilman Pinkley,-that Resolution No. 858 being A RESO- fixtures, etc. LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DFCLARING.ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES FOR A.PERIOD OF MONTHS, ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1962, be adopted. The motioncarried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers RESOLUTION 859 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded Sets date of by_Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 859, being A hearing RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PRO- TESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 852 AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF SAID CITY COUNCIL TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEAR- ING, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4007, for Mesa Verde Development 4007 Company, 1653 Minorca Drive, Costa Mesa, to divide pro - Mesa Verde Devel- perty in the general area between Mesa Verde Drive and opment Company the Greenville Banning Channel,.north and south of Adams Avenue into 1004 lots was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Map stamped June 12, 1961, be recommended for approval subject to the requirements of the City Engineer, dated June 12, 1961, and the requirements of the Orange County Flood Con- trol, dated June 8, 1961, and that the Street names be under..the direction of the Director of Planning. It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that Tentative Tract Map No. 4007, dated June 122 1961, be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4050 for Robert L. DeRuff, Donald 4050 D. McCallum, Jr., and Jack Toon, Jr., P.10. Box 1133, DeRuff, McCallum Newport Beach, to divide property on the southeast corner Toon of East 20th Street and Santa Ana Avenue into 11 lots was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the requirements of the City Engineer, dated June 12, 1961, and that the street names be under the direction of the Planning Department. Thereupon it was.moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the map of Tentative Tract 4050 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4232 for K. W. Koll, 1555 Placentia 4232. Avenue, to divide property between Paularino Avenue and Koll-Deferred to Baker Street, west of Babb Street into 80 lots was presented. July 3, 1961 Inasmuch -as this area was included in Rezone Petition No. 135, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that this be deferred to the meeting of July 3, 1961. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4245 -for Kolco Construction Company, 4245 437-A West 19th Street, to divide property on both sides of Kolco Construction Norse Street, and Brentwood Street into 8 lots was presented Company together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the requirements of the City Engineer dated June 12, 1961, and that the street names be under the direction of the Director of Planning. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the map be approved subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. 1 1 1 Building Moving Applications for Building Moving Permits 338 and 339 338 and 339 - for Boys' Club of the Harbor Area, 594 Center Street, Variance 904 to move a residence and detached garage from 1640 Whittier Boys' Club of Avenue to 2401 Norse Avenue.,was presented together frith the Harbor Area the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) All the require- ments of the Department of Building Safety. 2) That the applicant posts a bond for $3,500.00 for the house and $1,000.00 for the garage. . Variance application No. 904 was also presented at this time requesting -permission to encroach 7 feet 9 inches into required side yard setback of 35 feet from the center line of Norse Avenue for a residence to be moved in at 21+01_ Norse Avenue, together with the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission for approval subject to the following con- ditions: 1) That the residence be set back a minimum of 65 feet from the center line of Santa Isabel; 2) That the porch facing Norse Avenue be removed and relocated around the corner of the house from its present location, that the front door facing Norse Avenue be completely closed, allowing no porches and door openings on Norse Avenue side; 3) That there be a minimum distance of 10 feet between the detached garage and the main structure; 4) That the applicant, at his expense, install residential sidewalks and concrete approaches along Norse Avenue and Santa Isabel under the direction of the City Engineer; 5) That the off-street parking be under the direction of_the Director of Planning. The following spoke from the floor: Mr. C. TeWinkle on behalf of the application, and requested a survey of the property be made by the City inasmuch as the lot was pur- chased from the City.to insure the purchaser of the proper property lines, and also requested the requirement of side- walks be changed so that the owner could put in sidewalks_ at the time other property owners in the area did. Mr. G. Christiansen and Mr. Gordon Hawkins spoke in protest. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that Building Moving Permits No- 338 and 339 be approved subject to the require- ments of the Planning Commission and Variance 904 be ap- proved subject to the requirements of the Planning Commis- sion but that requirement No. 4 be changed to: That the applicant sign an agreement that the owner will install residential sidewalks, at his expense, when the adjacent property owners install sidewalks, and that concrete drive- way approaches along Norse Avenue and Santa Isabel be in- stalled, at the applicants expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. Building Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 340 for Evelyn F. 340 Variance 910 Green, P.O. Box 456, -Costa Mesa, to move an office building Evelyn Green from 1908 Harbor Boulevard, to 134 East 18th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: 1) This is too valuable an area for a building of this type_to be moved in. 2) This building has been examined and it would not make a good permanent type office building. Variance application 910 was also presented requesting permission to encroach 15 feet into required 50 foot front yard setback from center line of East 18th Street for an office building to be moved in at 134 East 18th Street, together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for denial for the same reasons as the Moving Permit and 3) That the off-street parking appears to be a problem. Mrs. Green was present on behalf of her application and presented a rendering of the proposed moved building After a lengthly discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Building Moving Permit 340 be denied. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Public Hear- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman ings set July Rea, Public Hearings were set for 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as 3, 1961, Rezone soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers on 135 Rezone 136 July 3, 1961) for Rezone Petition No. 135 for Patty Lumber Company to rezone from Cl -S to Cl property in the general area on the north side of Baker Street from Fairview Road to Babb Street aria on Rezone Petition 136 for the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to C2 property lo- cated on the south side of Cabrillo Street between Newport Boulevard and Fullerton Avenue, excepting the R4 lots on the west side of Fullerton between East 17th Street and Cabrillo Street. Right of Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded .by Councilman Pinkley Way Deeds a quitclaim deed dated June 19., 1961, from Keith Snyder for certain right of way on Harbor Boulevard and a right of way deed dated June 12, 1961, from Anton H. Segerstrom et al for a certain right of way on Dale Way, were accepted and ordered placed on record by the follozring roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:'Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Rezone 140 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman referred to Rea, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 140 for Rhea D. Planning Sparling and Constance R. Dewey to rezone from C1S to R2 Commission property located on the north side of Baker Street, approx- imately 1000 feet east of Fairview Avenue to approximately 1500 feet east of Fairview -Avenue, ­was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. 1 1 Then it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried that Variance 910 be tabled and the City Attorney be instructed to draft an Ordinance to establish setbacks on both sides of East 18th Street from Newport Boulevard to Orange Avenue as now exists in the Commercial area. Building Moving Later in the meeting the applicant again appeared before 340 Referred the Council and requested. that the Building Moving 340 be back -to Plan- referred back to the Planning Commission so that she could ning Commission be present at their meeting and present her rendering and proposed plans for the building. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that on Building Moving Permit application 340 the previous action be rescinded and it be referred back to the Planning Commission for their re -study. Van Riper Re- A request for abandonment of existing 16 foot alley for J. quest for alley W. Van Riper, 1965 Parsons Street, to abandon the alley be - abandonment tween Ford Road and Bernard Street, 190 feet easterly of denied the center line of Harbor Boulevard was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the -following reasons: 1) Since Ford Road is in the process of construction, running from Harbor Boulevard to Parsons Street, this alley now has an outlet. 2) There is a need for an alley behind commercial properties.to service the businesses- 3) This alley will serve to open up some land -locked lots. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the request be denied. Public Hear- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman ings set July Rea, Public Hearings were set for 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as 3, 1961, Rezone soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers on 135 Rezone 136 July 3, 1961) for Rezone Petition No. 135 for Patty Lumber Company to rezone from Cl -S to Cl property in the general area on the north side of Baker Street from Fairview Road to Babb Street aria on Rezone Petition 136 for the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to C2 property lo- cated on the south side of Cabrillo Street between Newport Boulevard and Fullerton Avenue, excepting the R4 lots on the west side of Fullerton between East 17th Street and Cabrillo Street. Right of Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded .by Councilman Pinkley Way Deeds a quitclaim deed dated June 19., 1961, from Keith Snyder for certain right of way on Harbor Boulevard and a right of way deed dated June 12, 1961, from Anton H. Segerstrom et al for a certain right of way on Dale Way, were accepted and ordered placed on record by the follozring roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:'Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Rezone 140 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman referred to Rea, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 140 for Rhea D. Planning Sparling and Constance R. Dewey to rezone from C1S to R2 Commission property located on the north side of Baker Street, approx- imately 1000 feet east of Fairview Avenue to approximately 1500 feet east of Fairview -Avenue, ­was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. 1 1 Variance 889 Variance application No. 889, being the application of Brand Joyzelle L. Brand, 939 West 19th Street, to permit con- tinuation of the operation of a studio in the home to teach basic rhythms at 939 West 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for three years subject to the following con- ditions: 1) That there be no teaching earlier than 9 a.m. nor later than.6 p.m. 2) That there be no employees. 3) That there be no signs on the premises. 4) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 40.00 feet from the center line of existing West 19th Street, for street widen- ing.purposes in front of the property. Mrs. Brand was present on behalf of her application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation -sof the Planning Commission. Variance 902 Variance application No. 902, being the application of Lilly L. M. Lilly, Jr., 119 Cabrillo Street, to permit two (2) on site 6 foot by 10 foot directional signs to advertise the first sale of lots and homes in Tract No. 3380 located on the southeast corner of Mesa Verde and Samar and on the southwest corner of Samar and Timor, was presented together with the ratification by the Planning Commission of the Director of Planning's approval for one year 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 Pinkley, and carried, that the ratification of the Planning Commission for approval, be concurred with. Variance 903 Variance application No. 903, being the application of Gayner Walter Gayner, 1653 Minorca, Costa Mesa, to permit one 6 foot by 10 foot directional 'sign to advertise the first sale of lots and homes in Tract 3380, located on the north- west corner of Mesa Verde Drive and Java Road, was pre- sented together frith the ratification of the Planning Com- mission of the Director of Planning's approval for one year 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 Council concur with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance 905 Variance application No. 905 being the application of Claire Nelson M. Nelson, 450 Bernard Street, to permit encroachment of 2.84 feet into required 19.8+ foot rear yard setback for den and bathroom addition to existing residence at 450 Bernard Street, was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Rea., seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Plan- ning Commission. Variance 907. Variance application No. 907, being the application of K.W. Koll Koll, 1555 Placentia Avenue, to continue the use of two - existing single face signs 10 foot by 10 foot for the ad- vertisement of the first sales of multiple units of Lots 1 through 14, Block E, Fairview Tract, located on the south- east corner of Ponderosa and Royal Palm and on the north- east corner of Elm and Royal Palm was presented together with the ratification of the Planning Commission for ap- proval of the recommendation of the Director of Planning for approval for a period of one year or until the units are sold, whichever is sooner and subject to the requirements of the Department.of Building Safety, and that said signs are 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 Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the Council concur with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance 908 Variance application No. -908 for the Pacific Telephone and Pacific Tele- Telegraph Company, 1+75 Sixth -Avenue., Room 401, San Diego, phone to permit the establishment of a 9,960 square foot 1 -story and basement addition to existing Telephone Company Commun- ications building with associated off-street parking in R4 zone at 1786 Orange Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval sub- ject to the Precise Plan attached to and made a part of this Variance application including the following: 1) Dedica- tion to the City of Costa Mesa of all land necessary to make Rogers Place a 50 foot right of tray; 2) Improvement of the westerly 20 feet of Rogers Place with base, pave- ment, curbs and gutters and concrete approaches and side- walks under the direction of the City Engineer, at the applicants expense; 3) Off-street parking under the direc- tion of the Director of Planning. Mr. James Harris was present requesting information on the parking. Mr. Watts was present on behalf of the application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, that the application be approved sub- ject to the recommendatiorn of the Planning Commission. Variance 909 Variance application No. 909 for Nathaniel M. Cohen, M.D., Cohen 2007 Highland Drive, Newport Beachr to permit construction of a professional building in,an R4 zone to be used for medical offices with an encroachment of 7.5 feet into re- quired 12'.5 foot side yard setback from property line on Rochester Street, at 191 Rochester Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) The setback on Rochester shall be in accordance with the re- quirements of the Planning Department to provide the proper sight distance at this intersection. 2)Installation of residential sidewalks along the side and front of this pro- perty on Rochester and Orange Avenue by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, and concrete driveway approaches; 3) Off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. The Council discussed the possibility of rezoning this entire area and inquired of Dr. Cohen if he could wait until such time as the Planning Department made a study of the area for pos- sible rezoning. He stated he would wait for a short period. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried, that the variance be tabled and that the Planning Commission be directed to proceed with a study of this area and include it in a rezone peti- tion. Variance 911 Variance application No.,911, being the application of L. Lilly M. Lilly, 119 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, to permit 2 6 foot by 10 foot directional.signs to advertise the first :.. sale of -:homes in Tract 3380, at 2987 A and B Mesa Verde Drive, was presented together with the ratification of the Planning Commission of the approval of the Director of Planning for one year or until the homes in Tract 3380 are sold, whichever is sooner subject to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety and that said signs to be re- moved 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. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the variance was approved as recom mended by the Planning Commission. Subdivision Subdivision application No. 365, being the application of 365 Harold. A. Cunningham, 1628 Ocean Front, Newport Beach, to Cunningham permit division of the northwesterly 125.00 feet-of Lot 252, Newport Heights Tract into four parcels, three being sub- standard-in area, was presented, together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1) Installation of residential sidewalks along 21st Street and Elden Avenue by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction-of the City Engineer, and also concrete driveway approaches. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, the Coun- cil concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to American Sign and Indicator Corporation, for one advertising billboard on the southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Avenue. Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 255, including Payroll No. 171 255 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Oral Commm- The Vice -Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing ications to be heard on some item not on the agenda. Thereby Mrs. On -sale Peter DeRobertis, 2019 Republic spoke to the Council stating Beer and that arrangements had been completed and a lease signed Wine Li- for additional parking for their family restaurant at 625 cense for West 19th Street and thereby requested the Council to re- DeRobertis scind their action authorizing the City Attorney to pro- test their on -sale beer and wine license. The Attorney informed the Council that the agreement would give the De- Robertis sufficient parking. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the City Council withdraw its objections to the on -sale beer and wine license for Mr. and Mrs. Peter DeRobertis at 625 West 19th Street, and the City Attorney be authorized to notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. = Mr. Elmer B. Smith owner of the building which Mr. and Mrs. DeRobertis lease for their restaurant was present and re- quested clarification of parking requirements, and these were explained by the City Attorney. Written Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Comm mica- Wilson, and unanimously carried, the Council accepted with tions regret the resignation of Neal Martin from the Planning Martin resig- Commission and directed the City Clerk to write Mr. Martin nation from thanking him for his efforts and helpfulness to the City Planning as a member of the Planning Commission. Commission Church''direc- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson., seconded by Councilman tional signs Rea, and carried permission was granted the First Assembly of God Church, 157 22nd Street to erect church directional signs at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Street and at the corner of Santa Ana Avenue and 22nd Street, and referred to the City Manager. Fireworks Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Show Rea, and carried, permit was granted to the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce to sponsor an Independence Day Pro- gram at the Orange Coast College Stadium on Tuesday, July 4, 1961 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 P.M. A.B.C. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Reports Wilson, and carried, communication from City of Santa Monica regarding narcotic addict treatment centers; com- munication from Alcoholic Beverage Control for a new on sale beer for Cecil L. Buzzo and Robert E. Field for the Flame Room, 1880 Monrovia Avenue and off -sale beer and wine for Stater Brothers Markets at 707 West 19th, Street, were received and ordered filed. Costa Mesa Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman High School Wilson, and carried, the communication of Leslie Miller, Costa Mesa High School Principal thanking the Council for their Resolution commending the baseball team, was re- ceived and ordered filed. Subdivision The Clerk read a communication from Ladislaw Reday re - 364 garding his Subdivision No. -364 protesting the require- Reday appeal ments of a dedication of 30.00 feet fm m the center of the street; and an agreement for side-vmlks. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Council upheld the recommendations of the Planning Department on Subdivision application No. 364 as listed in their communication of June 5, 1961. TeWinkle Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the communication of C. W. TeWinkle regarding a five foot dedication on Walnut Place, dated June 17, 1961, was referred to the'City Manager. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ' o Vi - yor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Cit of Costa Mesa 1