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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA October 2, 1961 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., October 21 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 Franklin 0. Bixler, Jr. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes September 18, Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, 1961 and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, 1961, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Continued from set for the continued Public Hearing on a precise Plan September 5, 1961 for a 30 foot alley between West 19th Street and Center Precise Plan for Street and between Placentia Avenue and Monrovia Avenue, having been deferred from 30 foot alley the meeting of September 5, 1961. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the precise plan be tabled until the Council requests that it again be brought back on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Continued from September 18, set for the continued Public Hearing on the proposed River No. 2 Annexation to the City, having been deferred 1961 from the meeting of September 18, 1961. The Clerk re - River No. 2 ported that one additional protest had been received Annexation from Paul T. and Lois B. Henderson and read it to the Council. He reported that total of acres protesting was 2.22 and total acres in the annexation was 105.72. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the public hearing.be closed. Thereupon the Council found that the protests did not represent the majority of the acres in the annexation or one-half of the value of the territory proposed to be annexed as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. It was moved by Council- man Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that first reading ORDINANCE 397 be -given to Ordinance No. 397, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE First reading CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE MOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "RIVER NO. 2 ANNEXATION." 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 Kaiser No. 1 for the public hearing on proposed Kaiser No. 1 Annexation Annexation to the City. The Clerk reported that notice of said hear- ing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported that the property owners had been notified and the report received from the Orange County Boundary Discussion. No written communications ha d been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance ORDINANCE 398 No. 398 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE First Reading CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE, ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUN'T'Y OF ORANGE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "KAISER NO. 1 AN1MATION". The motion carried by the following -roll call,vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Rezone No. 107 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 107 Orange Coast initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from College, Orange M1, C2 and R4 to I and R and U property known as Orange County Fair- Coast College, Orange County Fairgrounds, Southern grounds, Southern California College, and Vard Products. The Clerk California reported that notice of said hearing had been duly College and Vard published and the affidavit was on file in his office. Products He reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Rezone Petition be referred back to the Planning Commission and the proper zones as now exists in the Zoning Ordinance be designated. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Rezone No. 139 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 139, Initiated by initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 Planning Com- to Rl, Lots 1-113, Tract 1986; Lots 1-28, Tract 2168; mission Lots 1-25 and Lots 28-31, Tract 2315; Lots 1-12, Tract 2312, located between Beach and Cove; between Arnold Avenue and Meyer Place; between Meyer Place and Maple Avenue;,and between Yorkshire Street and Hamilton. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and reported no written communi- cations had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that ORDINANCE NO. 399 first reading be given to Ordinance No. 399, being AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN LOTS IN TRACTS 1986, 2168, 2313 AND 2315 FROM R2 TO Rl. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Rezone No. 148-A set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. Initiated by 148-A, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone Planning Commis- from M1, Al, and R2 to C2 property located generally sion on both sides of Bristol Street, between Baker Street and Paularino Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and reported no vp written communication had been received. Thereupon the 1 1 Mr. Huber Meyers requested information on placement of a fall -out shelter in the front yards of residents in Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Wilson that first reading be given to Ordinance No. ORDINANCE N0. 1+00 400 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY First Reading OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF AN AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF BRISTOL STREET, BETWEEN BAKER STREET AND PAULARINO AVENUE, FROM Al, Ml, AND R2 to C2. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that in con - City Attorney junction with the building of the Talbert Avenue Bridge License Agreement it would be necessary to use a temporary road across Gisler the property of Arthur J. and Mary A. Gisler and in doing so it frill be necessary to construct a cement pipe line from an existing water line to a point south- erly at an estimated cost of $390.00 so that they will have use of the water line for irrigation purposes. He recommended that the license agreement be approved. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the License Agreement be- tween the City and Arthur J. and Mary A. Gisler be approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the folloiri.ng roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Attorney to file suit for $934.33 The City Attorney informed the Council that in May of 1961 there was an automobile accident which re - for traffic sig- sulted in the damage to a traffic signal in the amount nal damage of 934.33• Neither driver will admit negligence there- by this amount has not yet been paid to the City and the City Attorney recommended that he be authorized to file suit against both parties and have the court deter- mine the responsible party, or both, and collect the money. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to file suit against both parties involved in the automobile accident which re- sulted in the damage to a traffic signal in the amount of 934.33 City Manager The City Manager reported to the Council the progress report on to date on the proposed Civil Defense program for the Civil Defense City. He recommended that the Council authorize the installation of a warning system immediately, said system to warn residents within a three mile radius; that a program be held over a period of several evenings to instruct those citizens on civil defense procedures _ that wished the information allowing them to ask questions; that the Civil Defense budget be increased from $10,1+1+0.00 to $27,71+0.00. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the Civil Defense budget be increased to $27,740.00; the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for installation of a yarning system to be installed immediat- ely; and the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the program as outlined to instruct citizens on civil defense procedures. Mr. Huber Meyers requested information on placement of a fall -out shelter in the front yards of residents in ORDINANCE N0.4O2 The City Engineer presented to the Council the First Reading proposed recommendations of the Traffic Commission Stop signs, no for stop signs in the Santa Ana Improvement District; parking a proposed four-way stop at Fairview Road and Fair Drive; no parking on Arlington which is only a half street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 402, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SEC- TIONS 3449, 3464 AND 3465 OF•THE MNNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ARLINGTON STREET, DESIGNATE CERTAIN THROUGH STREETS, AND ESTAB- LISH CERTAIN STOP'INTERSECTIONS. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Milson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orange Coast The Clerk read a request from Norman E. Watson, Vice College Fees President of Orange Coast College for a waiver of waived for con- building permit and plan check fee of $42.00; electri- struction of resi- cal permit fee of $13.55; plumbing -heating permit fee dence of $17.50 for the construction of a residence on the campus of Orange Coast College as a project of the Building Construction classes. Representative of the College was present and informed the Council that they would require inspections be made by the Building Department and that the house would later be sold on a bid basis to cover the cost of the materials used. 1 1 in Costa Mesa. The City Attorney informed him that under the Zoning Ordinance this is permis- sible in the front one-half of the lot. After a lengthy discussion on placement offa,ll-out shelters, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that first reading be given to ORDINANCE 401 Ordinance No. 401 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Location of Fall- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING.SECTION•926O.4 Out Shelters on OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO the lot REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION.OF FALL OUT SHELTERS as an urgency ordinance, amending Section 9260.4 (5) of the Municipal Code to read - Fall -Out shelters shall be allowed to be constructed in any part of the lot provided they are built below grade level. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Engineer The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 4338 Final Tract 4338 for John and Paulyne Greenberg to divide 5 acres Greenberg located on the east side of Placentia Avenue be - RESOLUTION 894 tween 17th and 18th Streets into 16 lots, together with a bond in the amount of $27,000.00 and a check in the amount of $1,881.08, and signed Agreement. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, Resolution No. 894 being A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4338 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE N0.4O2 The City Engineer presented to the Council the First Reading proposed recommendations of the Traffic Commission Stop signs, no for stop signs in the Santa Ana Improvement District; parking a proposed four-way stop at Fairview Road and Fair Drive; no parking on Arlington which is only a half street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 402, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SEC- TIONS 3449, 3464 AND 3465 OF•THE MNNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ARLINGTON STREET, DESIGNATE CERTAIN THROUGH STREETS, AND ESTAB- LISH CERTAIN STOP'INTERSECTIONS. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Milson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orange Coast The Clerk read a request from Norman E. Watson, Vice College Fees President of Orange Coast College for a waiver of waived for con- building permit and plan check fee of $42.00; electri- struction of resi- cal permit fee of $13.55; plumbing -heating permit fee dence of $17.50 for the construction of a residence on the campus of Orange Coast College as a project of the Building Construction classes. Representative of the College was present and informed the Council that they would require inspections be made by the Building Department and that the house would later be sold on a bid basis to cover the cost of the materials used. 1 1 After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the total fees of $73.05 for the construction of the residence on the.campus be waived, but that inspections of the residence be made by the City Building Safety Department. Bani Enterprises The Clerk read a request from Bani Enterprises, subcontractor Incorporated, contractors for the new Fire Station, substitution that a substitution of Custom Plastering, 12562 approved Carmel `day, Santa Ana, in lieu of Weisbecker Plas- tering, 8+70 Carnation, Buena Park. He informed the Council that this had been approved by the City Architect for the building. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the substitution be approved. Refund - George The Clerk read a request for refund from George Con - Construction struction Company for Building Permits No. 1+326, 1+327, 1+325, 14531, together with the recommendation of the Building Official that inasmuch as the request for refund was a fear days late according to the Ordi- nance no refund could be recommended but if the Council did recommend a refund that 85% of the Permit fee only should be -refunded which would be $201.88. After dis- cussion on the few days lateness and due to cancella- tion of the job it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that refund of $201.88 be granted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers - NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: Civil Defense, Building Safety, Pound -master; Fire; Finance; Street and Planning. Francis Rudnicki The Clerk read the report of the Traffic Commission and request for open- Planning Commission on the request of Francis Rudnicki ing of Avocado on opening Avocado Street to Harbor Boulevard, both Street recommending this be tabled at the present time. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the reports be received and filed. Variance 927 Variance 927, for Paul H. Seckler Jr., 398 Flower Street Seckler was presented, having been deferred from the meeting of Deferred to September 18 to permit the City Attorney to investigate October 161, 1961 certain allegations made in connection with the variance was again presented. The Attorney reported to the Coun- cil that his report would be read for the October 16 meeting. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Variance 927 be deferred to the meeting of October 16. Ordinance No. 394 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 394 for second reading Second Reading for Rezone Petition 147 of Hill Coast Corporation, pro - deferred Rezone viding an agreement on construction of the bridge over 147 Hill Coast the Orange County Flood control ditch is received. Mr. Corporation Dan Jacobsen was present on behalf of the applicant and reported that negotiations were under way and should be completed very shortly. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that second reading be deferred to October 16, 1961, meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 395 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Second Reading Councilman Wilson, second reading was given to Abandonment of Ordinance No. 395, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY easement COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS. INTENTION TO,ORDER THE VACATION OF.A CERTAIN EASE- MENT COVERING A.PORTION OF LOT NO._ 212 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS IN.THE CITY,OF COSTA MESA, and it was adopted by.the following, roll call, vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Sets public hearing October 16, 1961.) ORDINANCE NO. 396 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - Second Reading man Wilson, second reading was given to Ordinance No. Setback Lines 396, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR A PROPOSED STREET. EXTEI`TDING . BETi^7EEIRT MONTE VISTA AVENUE AND DEL MAR AVENUE AND MIDWAY BETWEEN ELDEN AVENUE AND ORANGE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, and it was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Revised Map of Revised. Map of Tentative Tract 3749, for Macco Cor - Tentative Tract poration, 3800 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, No. 3749 to change Magellan Street for drainage purposes, was Macco Corporation presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Revised Map of Tentative Tract 3749 was approved. - Variance 904 Variance No. 901 appeal by Boys Club of the Harbor Appeal Boys Area, 594 Center Street to eliminate requirement No. Club of the 2 which reads: "That the porch facing Norse Avenue Harbor Area 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 the Norse Avenue side.", was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for deletion of Condition No. 2 and that instead the applicant be required to install, at his expense, either a block wall or iron grill work along the Norse Avenue side of the porch as indicated on the drawing attached to their recommendation. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that Condition No. 2 be deleted, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Claim for Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Damages Oliver man Rea, and carried the Claim for Damages for Richard C. Oliver on behalf of himself and his minor son, James Richard Oliver was referred to the City Attorney. Record of Survey Record of Survey for Robert Kessler, 1217 North Soldano, Kessler Azusa, to divide property between Cecil Place and Albert Place, west of Santa Ana Avenue, into 15 parcels, was presented together with the recommendation_ of the Plan- ning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That street lights be installed by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 2) That residential sidewalks be installed, with concrete driveway approaches from the curb to the property line, by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. 3) That the applicant meets the requirements of the.Business and. Professional Code on Records of Survey. After discussion, it -was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Record of Survey be approved subject to the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 403 Proposed City of Costa Mesa Uniform Heating, Ventilat- First reading ing, Refrigeration, and Air Cord itioning Code was pre - Heating, Ventilat- sented. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded ing, Refrigeration,by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance No. 403 being AN Air Conditioning ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Code MESA ADOPTING THE COSTA.MESA UNIFORM HEATING, VENITILAT- ING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CODE, was given first reading and public hearing set for October 16, 1961; by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Rezone 153 -refer- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - red back to Plan- man Pinkley, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 153, ning Commission initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Cl to Rl Lots 1-65, Tentative Tract Map 4395 located on Set for Public the northeasterly corner of.Baker Street and Fairview Hearings October 16 Road was referred back to the Planning Commission at Rezone 141-A their request and the following were set for public Rezone 150 hearing on October 16, 1961, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock Rezone 151 p.m. or as soon thereafter -as possible: Rezone 152 1. Rezone Petition No. 141-A, initiated by the Planning Rezone 154 Commission to rezone from Cl and R2 to AP property located on both sides Rochester and on the south side of East 18th Street for a distance of 410.30 feet.westerly from the center line of Orange Avenue and on the south side of East 18th Street between Rogers Place and Orange Avenue and the northeast_ and southeast corners of Rochester and Orange. 2. Rezone Petition No. 150, Dike and Colegrove, Inc., 1533 Baker Street, to rezone from R2 to R4 property located in the general area between Miner Street and Harbor Boulevard, south of Wilson. 3. Rezone Petition No. 151, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from C2 to Iv1l property on the south side of Talbert Avenue, 350 feet westerly of the center line of Harbor Boulevard. 4. Rezone Petition No. 152, Phillip D. Sullivan, 1856 Newport Boulevard, to rezone from R2 to R4 property located on the east side of Placentia Avenue, 160 feet southerly of the center line of West 18th Street. 5• Rezone Petition No. 1544 initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 to R4 property located in the general area between Miner Street and Harbor Boulevard, south of Wilson Street. Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Deeds man Rea, the following right of way deeds were received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREETS 9-21-61 Presbytery of Los Angeles Fairview Rd. 9-21-61 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Rogers Place 9-25-61 Auguste and Mary Casaretto W. 19th St. Right of Way DATE NAME FOR STREETS Deeds continued 5-19-61 Frank and Erma Samaritan Santo Tomas 9-19-61 Goldie Joseph W. 19th St. 9-15-61 Lincoln.Savings and Loan A•iesa Verde Dr. 9-19-61 Andrew R. and Claudia L. Smith. W. 19th St. 9-29-61 John David Shawhan, Elaine Frye and Bonnie E. Johnson Costa Mesa St. Variance 936 Variance application No. 936 for Ione Holt, 2344 Elden Holt Avenue, to permit construction of one unit in addition to existing duplex'and residence (making -a total of 4 units) on 10,000 square feet of land area (1 unit per 2,500.square feet) and an encroachment of 1E feet into required 25 foot rear yard setback at 2344 Elden, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: 1) Insufficient parking shozm on the plot plan. It would be impossible to provide the 8 off-street parking spaces required for four units as the new Land Use Ordi- nance requires the two for one off-street parking ratio. 2) No hardship is shown. Mrs. Holt was present on behalf of her application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be denied on the same basis as given by the Planning Commission. Variance 937 Variance application No. 937 for Mike H. Koll and Ted R. Koll-Bolte Bolte, 333 East 17th -Street, to permit construction of 24 units on 36,830 square feet of land area (1 unit per 1534 square feet) with an encroachment of 10 feet into required 50 foot front yard setback from the center line of Pomona Avenue located at 1965 Pomona Avenue, was pre- sented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condi- tions: 1) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa by the - applicants of all land 30 feet from the center line of proposed Palace Avenue for the full width of this pro- perty for street purposes, 2) That the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, paves the proposed Palace Avenue for a width of 20 feet from the southerly line of this property to West 20th Street. This is necessary to have access to the park- ing area; 3) Installation of residential sidewalks across the full width of this property on Pomona Avenue by the applicants at their expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. 4) Two for one off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: . . AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Subdivision 381. Appeal by W. H. Koshman, 2279 Orange, on Planning Com - Appeal mission denial of Subdivision No. 381 to divide property Koshman at 2279 Orange and 194 Albert Place into 2 parcels; - both sub -standard in area was presented. Mr. Koshman was present on behalf of the appeal. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, the application was denied as recommended by the Planning Commission. Subdivision 382 Subdivision application No. 382 for Harold E. Manning, Manning et al, 120 North.Atlantic, Los Angeles 22, to divide property at 227 East 23rd Street into 2 parcels (the existing house encroaches 3.5 into the required rear yard setback of 25 feet from the new property line) was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Subdivision 383 Subdivision application No. 383 for Kathy Investment Kathy Investment Company, Inc., 326 N. Street, Taft, to divide property Company described as the southeasterly 107.26 feet of Lot 87, Newport Heights Tract at 445 East 17th Street into 2 parcels was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That a minimum of 15 feet perman- ent ingress and egress be provided for Parcel B for the term of the lease. 2) Installation of commercial concrete sidewalks and driveway approaches for the width of this property along East 17th Street by the applicant, at his expense, under -the direction of the City Engineer. 3) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of 20 feet along the rear of this property for a width of 107.5 feet for alley purposes as follows: a) Said dedication to be made upon removal of existing structure on Parcel B or upon construction of a new structure on said Parcel. b) Or, said dedication is to be made in the event Parcel B is integrated with Parcel A. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. C -U -P- C-13 Conditional Use Permit C-13 for Holden SL= -boards, 141 B Holden,Surfboards East 16th Street, to permit manufacture of surfboards in a C2 zone at 141 B East 16th Street was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to adequate and usable off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission., PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permit was grantedfor• a yearly dance license to Flame Room, 1880 Monrovia subject to the appro- val of the Chief of Police.. Charitable Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman _ Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc., to raise funds during the month of December, 1961, and Section 691+ (j) be waived. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Costa Mesa City Employees' Association to sell tickets to their annual dance, and Section 691+ (j) was waived, subject to there being no tickets sold during working hours by the employees. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to the National Foundation March of Dimes, Orange County Chapter, to conduct their annual fund campaign and Section 691+ (j) was waived. Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman.Pinkley, seconded by Councilman tion 265 Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 265 including Payroll No. 178 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - tion 266 man Pinkley, and carried, Warrant Resolution No. 266 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Communi- The Clerk read communications from Newport Harbor cations Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Coast Orange Coast. Association on the Orange Coast Freeway. Councilman Freeway Wilson presented to the Council his findings from attending the various meetings and also read Resolu- tion No. 336 of the City Council adopted on March 4th, 1957, concerning the Master Plan of Arterial Highways - for Orange County in which the Plan was endorsed and approved, in principle, as adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City goes on record as reaffirm- ing its position as set forth in Resolution No. 336 adopted March 4, 1957. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and. carried, the City Manager was requested to -discuss with either the Mayor or City Manager of Newport Beach current problems on the proposed freeway. Rabies -Clinic The Clerk read a communication from William H. Huntley, D.V.M. Rabies Chairman, Orange County Chapter, on whether or not the City wished to conduct an anti -rabies -vaccination clinic during the month of January, 1962. In the past the Rotary Club had been sponsoring club for the clinic. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that there be a rabies clinic in the City during January, 1962. Bersch Commended Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, the communication from IV1r. and Mrs. -K. W. Gorton commending Police Officer -Larry Bersch was received and ordered filed and a copy to be sent to Officer Bersch. Fall Out Shelter A communication was read from the City of La Mirada tax benefit refer -urging a -tax benefit be granted for fall -out shelters red to Mayor for constructed. After discussion it was moved by Council - study man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that Mayor Meyers investigate this and report back to the Council on October 16, 1961. Wakefield Upon motion by Councilman-Pinkley, seconded by Council man Rea, and carried, the communication from Blanche E. Wakefield, 481 East 207th Street, regarding the Council's. stand on UNICEF solicitation permit was received and ordered filed. Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Control Reports man Rea, and carried,•the reports of the Alcoholic Beverage Control on the following were received and ordered filed: Double Transfer of on -sale general license Edward F. Eisenbeiss, 100 East 19th Street; Barbara H. and Lloyd J. Brom "Brownies Pub", 2156 Newport Boulevard, New on -sale beer; Person to Person transfer of on -sale general for Royal Fox, 2260 Harbor Boulevard; Double Transfer of off -sale general for Thriftimart Inc., 2701 Harbor Boulevard. Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - Control Report man Rea, and carried, the City Attorney was requested Owens - The Oasis to investigate the new'on-sale beer and wine license application of Ted T. and Wanda M. Owens, The Oasis, 2101 Placentia Avenue, located in an M1 zone, and if as a result of the investigation it is found to be out of zone to protest, or else the application is to be received and filed Removal of Pole The City Attorney .reported for the City Manager.that Talbert Avenue in connection with the construction of the Talbert Bridge Avenue Bridge it would be necessary to remove some poles of the Edison Company and that this would cost approximately $3,545.00. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw a warrant in the exact amount of the bill received from the Edison Company for the removal of this pole not to exceed $3,545.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:: AYES Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None_ ABSENT: Councilmen: None Santa Ana Improve- The City Attorney reported for the City Manager that ment District in Connection with the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement Changes District there were certain items to be completed such as driveways, grades, etc. and requested that the sum of $5,000.00 be set aside -for this purpose. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkl.ey that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw warrants, not exceeding the sum of $5,000.00 upon -the -City Manager's signature for the- installatior_ of certain needed items resulting from the change of grade. -in the*Improvement District. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Smith, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Mayor f t of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Citol of Costa Mesa