HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 4, 1961
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., December
4, 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 Paul Williams.
Roll Call
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley.;�.Smith, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: None_
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Director of Public Works,
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
November 20,
man Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of November 20, 1961,
1961
were approved as written and previously distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Twichell No. 1
for the public hearing on Twichell No. 1 Annexation to
Annexation
the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk reported that notice
of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit
was on file in his office. He reported no written com-
munications had been received. The Mayor then 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. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that
ORDINANCE NO. 423
first reading be given to Ordinance No. 423 being, AN
First Reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "TWICHELL NO 1 ANNEXATION.
The motion was 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 set
Adams Avenue
for the public hearing on proposed setbacks for the
Setbacks
north side of Adams Avenue of 70 feet from the center line
of Adams from Harbor Boulevard westerly to the easterly
boundary of Tract No. 4008. The Clerk reported that
notice of said hearing had been duly published and the
affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no
written communications had been received. The Mayor
then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be
heard. No one wishing to be heard it was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
ORDINANCE NO. 424
that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 424 being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES ON THE NORTHERLY
SIDE OF ADAMS AVENUE FROM HARBOR BOULEVARD WESTERLY TO
THE EASTERLY LINE OF TRACT N0. 4008. 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
Standards for
place set for the public hearing on the proposed
High Rise Build-
Standards for High Rise Buildings. The Clerk
ings
reported that notice of said hearing had been
orated
duly published and the affidavit was on file in his
office. He reported no written communications had
been received. The City Manager explained the
proposed standards to the Council. The Mayor then
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.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
RESOLUTION NO.
by Councilman Rea that Resolution No. 902 being
902
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA APPROVING HIGH RISE STANDARDS AND IN-
STRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN AMENDMENT
TO THE LAND USE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION
OF SAID HIGH RISE STANDARDS be adopted. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Cherry Lake
The Mayor announced that there were some people present
Area -Drainage
concerning problems in the Cherry Lake area. There -
Problems
upon Mr. A. C. Wahlstedt spoke to the Council regard-
ing the concern of the property owners in the area of
the water draining into the lake from the open channels.
Mr. Frederick Sallier and Mr. Troy Miller also spoke to
the Council regarding the problem. The City Attorney
explained the drainage system in the area as being a
joint project of the City of Costa Mesa, City of Newport
Beach, and Orange County Flood Control District, and
inquired of Mr. Wahlstedt whether or not the property
owners in the area would be willing to enter into a
1911 or 1913 act to help pay for other types of
drainage. Mr. Wahlstedt stated he would discuss the
proposition with the property owners. After further
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea and carried that the City Attorney
and City Engineer be authorized to meet with the
representatives of the property owners in the area
should the group desire.
Conditional Use It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Permit C-36
man Wilson, and carried, that Conditional Use Permit
The Warlen Com-
No. C-36 be presented at this time inasmuch as the seat-
pany and Manbrbach
ing capacity was not adequate. Councilman Smith stated
Parks Incorp-
that inasmuch as he lived directly across from the pro -
orated
perty concerned he did not wish to participate in the
action and left the Council Chambers at this point.
Thereupon Conditional Use Permit C-36 for The Warlen
Company and Manderbach Parks,- Incorporated, 1827 Bayadere
Terrace, Corona del Mar, to permit construction of a
trailer park in an Al zone, located between Harbor and
College, north of Baker, was presented. The Clerk read
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for ap-
proval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedi-
cation to the -City of Costa Mesa of 17 feet corner cut-
off on the southwest corner of Baker and College for
street purposes. 2) Dedication of all land 50 feet
from -the center line of existing Baker Street to the
City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. 3) That the
garages conform to the 3 foot setback regardless of
where they are located. 4) Ingress and egress on
Baker Street be subject to approval of the Traffic Com-
mission. 5) All improvements on College Street in-
cluding base, paving, curbs, gutters, residential side-
walks, concrete driveway approaches and street lights,
to be installed by the owner at his expense, under the
1
Conditional Use direction of the City Engineer.. 6) That a
Permit C-36 masonry wall 6 feet in height be constructed
Continued around the park and that the portion shown along
College Avenue be constructed in accordance with
the plot plan made a part of the Conditional Use
Permit. 7) That an emergency (breakaway) gate
shall be constructed at the intersection of Shannon
and College and said gate shall be constructed at
the expense of the applicant under the direction of
the Police and Fire Departments. The Clerk re-
ported petitions in protest had been received bear-
ing 265 signatures and read the petitions. He also
read a communication in favor from Patricia and Arthur
T. Jensen. Another petition of protest bearing 338
signatures was presented. The Mayor then inquired if
there were anyone present wishing to speak. The
following spoke in protest: P.C. Ross, 3107 College
Street; Robert Hetzel, 3016 College Street, Arthur
Kitnick, 16+5 Oahu Place; David.Duff, 3085 Murray
Lane; Martin Hersch, 3017 Killybrook Lane; John
Palafoutas, 1+51 Shamrock Lane; Felice Block, 3002
College Street; William E. Rhodes, 1445 Shamrock'Lane;
James Newton, 3097 Loren Lane; Mr. Hoffinger, 3006
College; George McCartney, 3096 Warren Lane; Jerry
Harris, 410 E1 Modena, Newport Beach; Albert Slicker,
132+ Conway; Charles T. Reynolds, 1+35 Shamrock Lane;
John Nettle for the Mesa Verde Association; Mr. Martin
Hersch, 3017 Killybrooke. The .following spoke in
favor: Russ Ford on behalf of The Warlen Company;
John Green, Newport Beach, John MacNabb, on behalf of
Manderbach Parks Incorporated; H. B. Harris; A. A.
Atridge, 1378 Watson. Mr. James Iler, 3011 Royce
Lane, asked several questions. After a lengthy
discussion it was move d by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman tea, that the application be
-- denied. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: Meyers
ABSENT: 'Councilmen: Smith
The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting
reconvened at 10:45 p.m. at which time Councilman Smith
returned to his seat on the Council.
REPORTS The City Attorney reported to the Council that upon
City Attorney investigation regarding the air compressor at 620
Air Compressor, Terminal Way the necessary enclosure had now been
620 Terminal Way made and there was no noise factor.
Vernon Claim The City Attorney recommended that the claim for
damages of R. M. Vernon be denied. Thereupon it was.
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, that the claim for damages of R. M. Vernon
be denied.
Quitclaim deed The City Attorney recommended to the Council that in
Porter Accept- order to expedite the Ford Road Agreement with Ellis
ing Ford Road and Laura Porter a quitclaim deed should be signed to
Deeds them for the right.of way now held,by the City and a
new right of way could then be accepted to complete
the agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the execu-
tion of the quitclaim deed be authorized and the right
of way deed accepted and ordered placed on record. The
motion carried by the following -roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Pinkley, Rea, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:. Councilmen: None
Glass Agreement The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement
and right of way between the City and Simon Glass for a proposed
deed
right of way on Center Street between Monrovia.and
Placentia in the amount of $700.00 and recommended
its approval. Thereupon itwas moved by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the
agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of
the City. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea,
seconded by Councilman Wilson that a right of way
deed from Simon Glass for Center Street be accepted
and ordered placed on record by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Camera trans-
The City Attorney informed the Council that the
ferred from
Chief of Police had requested that a Bell and Howell
Police Lost and
movie camera that has been in the Police Lost and
Found
Found for over 18 months could be used by the
department and requested transfer of the item from
Lost and Found to City property. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley that the camera be transferred from the
Lost and Found to the City for use. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: Smith
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Fruehling Deed
The City Attorney informed the Council that certain
restrictions
deed restrictions had been placed on the Fruehling
property and inasmuch as the property had now been
rezoned these same restrictions were automatic and
Mr. Fruehling requested that the recorded restrictions
be removed as they are now of no value and it would
clear the title to the property. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson
that the deed restrictions on the Fruehling property
be withdrawn.. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Towing Services The City Attorney informed the Council that the Chief
to be bid of Police requests that towing services used by the
City be put on a bid basis. After discussion it
was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, that the Chief of Police pre-
pare a bid form and present it at the next council
meeting for approval and setting of a date for
opening of bids.
C-21 - Standard The City Attorney informed the Council that a repre-
Oil sentative of the Standard Oil Company was present and
wished to go on record that his company agreed to the
conditions of use permit No. C-21 and that they would
remove pumps, signs, etc., in case Del Max would be
widened in the future.: Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, that C-21 be approved.
Yearly Dance
The City Attorney informed the Council that upon
License of
investigations of .complaints, the Chief of Police
Hurry Bell
and City Attorney recommended that the yearly dance
revoked
license for the Hurry Bell be revoked. Thereupon
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
for the new fire station building be extended to
Councilman Rea, and carried, that the yearly dance
quarters Contract
license of the Hurry Bell be revoked and the owner
of approval
notified of said action and informed by the Clerk
extended
that should she desire, a hearing may be held by
by Council-
carried,
the City Council at their next meeting on December
18, 1961.
City Engineer
The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 4395
Final Tract 4395
for K & K Development Company, to divide 13.26
K & K Development
acres into 60 lots located at Paularino and Babb,
Company
together with a certified check in the amount of
$9,390.91, a labor and material bond and a faith-
ful performance bond in the amount of $80,800.00
and signed Agreement. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith
RESOLUTION NO. 908
that Resolution No. 908 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP
OF TRACT NO. 4395 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. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tract 4157 -
The City Engineer informed the Council that 55 per
Partial Refund
cent of the improvements in Tract 4157 had notbeen
on bond
completed and he recommended that $10,681.61 of the
$30,900.00 cash bond be refunded. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Rea, -seconded by Councilman
Wilson that refund of $10,681.61 of the cash bond
posted in Tract 4157 be refunded. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tract 3721 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Bond Exonerated man Rea, the bond for Tract 3721 was ordered exonerated
as recommended by the City Engineer. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Change Orders 1, The Director. of Public Works also recommended that
2, .3 for Fire Change Orders No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 for certain changes
Station Head- in the -Headquarters -Station building be approved amount -
quarters approved ing to $507.55. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that Change Orders No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3
be approved as recommended.
Director of Public
The Director of Public Works read a request
from Bani
Works
Enterprises, Incorporated, requesting their
contract
Fire Station Head-
for the new fire station building be extended to
quarters Contract
December 15, 1961 and also a recommendation
of approval
extended
from -the architect. Thereupon it was moved
man Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
by Council-
carried,
that the contract be extended to December 15, 1961.
Change Orders 1, The Director. of Public Works also recommended that
2, .3 for Fire Change Orders No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 for certain changes
Station Head- in the -Headquarters -Station building be approved amount -
quarters approved ing to $507.55. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that Change Orders No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3
be approved as recommended.
Departmental
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, -seconded by
Refunds.
Councilman Pinkley refunds of fees for $78.20
on Building Permits No. 1+928 and 1+929 for Roy
J. Ward and $9.52 on Electrical Permit 16288
for South Coast Mechanical Corporation and $3.40
on Electrical Permit 16331 for Grant Langseth,
and $21.00 on Building Permit 15692 to Howard C.
Martin, were granted as recommended by the Build—
ing Official. Motion carried by the following
roll call vote: -
AYES: Councilmen:- Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Monthly
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, the following depart-
mental reports were received and ordered filed:
Street, Planning, Building,: Safety, Fire, Police and
Pound.
Bids on Civil;
The City Manager requested that the report on the
Defense Warning
bids for the Civil Defense Warning System be deferred
System report
to the meeting of December 18, 1961. Thereupon it
deferred
was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, that the report on bids for
the Civil Defense warning system be deferred to the
meeting of December 18, 1961.
Ordinance No. 394
At the request -of the applicant second reading on
Hill Coast Corpor-
Ordinance No. 394 for Hill Coast Corporation was
ation Second
deferred to January 2, 1962, upon motion by Council -
Reading deferred
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 416.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Second. Reaa.ing.
man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 416 being AN ORDINANCE OF.
Rezone 107-A
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA INCLUDING ORANGE COAST
COLLEGE, THE 32ND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FAIR GROUNDS,
,THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY SITE, THE COSTA MESA HIGH
SCHOOL AND THE MAUD B. DAVIS SCHOOL SITES, THE PRO-
POSED COSTA MESA PARI{ SITE AND A PORTION OF THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SITE, FROM C2, R2 AND
R1 TO I and R, was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO.417
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by
Second Reading
Councilman Smith, Ordinance No. 417, being AN ORDI-
Rezone 153-A
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 60 OF TENTATIVE
TRACT N0. 4395 FROM Cl TO R1 was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 418 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Rea, and carried., Ordinance No. 418, being AN
deferred Rezone 155 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA: -
Gray and Mullins MESA CHANGING.THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF,LOTS 6 AND 7
OF THE. FAIRVIEW. FARMS TRACT FROM. C2 AND- R2. TO C1S
was.deferred,for second reading until the required
right of way deeds have been received.
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1
ORDINANCE NO. 419
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by .
Second Reading
Councilman Rea, Ordinance No. 419 being AN OR -
Rezone 156 -Gaffey
DINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA CHANGING_THE.ZONING OF THE.WEST.ONE-HALF OF
LOT 50., TRACT N0. 57 FROM R2.TO R4 was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 420
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Second Reading
Councilman Rea, Ordinance No. 420 being AN ORDINANCE
Rezone 157
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
THE ZONING OF AN AREA BETWEEN SANTA ANA AVENUE AND
WESTMINSTER AVENUE, SOUTHERLY OF EAST.I8TH STREET,
FROM R2 TO R3 AND R4, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 421 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Second Reading Councilman Smith, Ordinance No. 421, being AN ORDINANCE
Parking Restric- OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
tions SECTIONS 348 AND 34.9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA TO RESTRICT PARKING ON CERTAIN
STREETS AND PORTIONS THEREOF, was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council -men:: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 422 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Second Reading Smith, Ordinance No. 422 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Alley abandonment CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A
CERTAIN ALLEY LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF LATS 1 AND 2
OF TRACT NO. 659, was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
(Sets public hearing January 2, 1962)
Dady Agreement Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Approved Pinkley, and carried, the agreement between Harry L. and
Jennie M. Dady for the widening and improvement of Talbert
Avenue, was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized
to sign said agreement on behalf of the City.
Building Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 349 for A. L.
349 Gatterdam Gatterdam, 333 Walnut Street, to move a residence from
1731 Orchard Drive, Santa Ana, to 26+1 Elden Avenue, was
presented together with the recommendations of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following
stipulations: 1) That the applicant posts a bond in
the amount of $4500.00; 2) That the building be com-
pleted 60 days after delivery on the lot; 3) All the
requirements of the Department of Building Safety.
Mr. Gatterdam was present on behalf of his application.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, .and carried, that the application
be approved subject to the recommendations of the Plan-
ning Commission.
Set for Public Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hearing Rl-W Wilson, and carried, public hearing was set for December
and R4 -W Zones 18, 1961, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall for proposed additions to the Municipal Code
of R1 -W zone, Single Family Residential District -Water-
front and R4 -W zone, Multiple Residential District
Waterfront.
ORDINANCE NO. 425 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
First Reading man Rea, Ordinance No. 425 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Director.of Plan- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SEC-
ning may set TION 92100.2 (1) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
hearing for use OF COSTA MESA TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
permits TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON USE PERMITS, was given
first reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. x+26 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
First Reading man Rea, Ordinance No. 426 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
0 Foot setback for CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION
Accessory Building 9260.2E (4) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA
in Rl Zone MESA TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
TO SIDE OR REAR PROPERTY LINES, was given first reading
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith,Rea, Pinkley
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Attorney to draft Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Ordinance on amend- man Rea, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed
ing Building Moving to draft a proposed ordinance amending the present
Building Moving Ordinance to permit denial of an
application if the building proposed to be moved in
is not compatible with other buildings in the area
and present it to the Council.
Public Hearings Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Set
man Pinkley, and carried, public hearings were set
Rezone 158
for December 18, 1961, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Rezone 159
or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers
Rezone 160
of the City Hall for the following: 1) Rezone Petition
No. 158, Shoreline Construction Company, Incorporated,
2280 Newport Boulevard, to rezone from R2 to R4 property
at the northwest corner of Fullerton and Sierks.
2) Rezone Petition No. 159, Martin J. Ingram, 2958 Baker
Street, to rezone from R2 to R4 property located between
Charle Street and Maple Avenue, 248.41 northerly of center
line of Bernard Street. 3) Rezone Petition No. 160,
initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2
to Ml and AP property located between Monrovia and
Placentia and between West 18th Street and Towne Street,
and on the south side of Center Street, east of Placentia.
Right of Way
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Deeds
man Wilson, the following right of way deeds were
accepted and ordered placed on record by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Right of Way
DATE FROM FOR STREETS
Deeds
11-28-61 .Harry L. & Jennie
Continued
M. Dady Talbert Avenue
11-28-61 John J. & Ethel R. Gaffey Avocado Street
11-21-61 20th Century Homes &
John Shawhan . Albert Place
9-27-61 Fred F. & Carmen A.
Varela Center Street
11-6-61 Victor B. Sayre Harbor Boulevard
10-27-61 George S. & Betty J.
Markel and Charles .R.
-
and Jean Benton Harbor Boulevard
11-29-61 Loyd Wright, Jr. and
Donald W. Killian,Jr.,
Andrew J. Davis Jr.
& J.P. Guerin, Jr. West 19th Street
11-28-61 Dudley K. Wright West 19th Street
Variance 809-A
Variance application 809-A for Wally Gayner, 1653
Gayner
Minorca Drive, Costa Mesa, to permit continuation of
variance for three 6 feet by 10 feet signs for inter -
circle homes to advertise the first sale of lots and
houses in Tract 3363 was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for ratifi-
cation of the Planning Directors approval for a period
of one year or until the homes in Tract No. 3363 are
sold, -whichever is sooner and subject to all the
requirements of the Department of Building Safety and
that the applicant signs an Agreement, under the direc-
tion of the City Attorney, that these signs will be
removed.by the applicant, at his expense, at the end
of one year. After discussion it was moved by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
that the application be granted subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance 811-A
Variance application No. 811-A for Macco Corporation,
Macco Corporation
3800 East Coast Highway, Corona del Max, to permit con-
tinuation of Variance No. 811, for an on site subdivision
sign with a 0 foot rear yard setback located between
Balmoral Place and Valley Road 40 feet from the center
line of Hamilton Street and Valley Road was presented
together with the recommendations of the Planning Com-
mission for ratification of the Planning Directors
approval for a period of one year or until the homes and
or lots in Tract No. 3+70 are sold, whichever is sooner,
subject to the requirements of the Department of Building
Safety and 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. 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.
Variance 820-A
Variance application No. 820-A for Bristol -Baker Corpor-
Bristol-Baker
ation, 722 Baker Street, to permit continuation of
Corporation
variance to use property zones C2 for a medical clinic
and hospital at 722 Baker Street, was presented, together
with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedi-
cation of all land 60 feet from the center line of Bristol
Street for 150 feet along the easterly boundary of this
property to the City of Costa Mesa for the widening of
Bristol Street; 2) That the applicant improve, at his
expense the 150 feet along Bristol Street along the east-
erly property line and 183 feet along Baker Street, along
the southerly property line with curbs, gutters, pave
to existing pavement, and commercial sidewalks, under the
direction of the City Engineer; 3) The submission of
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a complete master plan to the Planning Commission
prior to any additional construction not shown -on
the plan attached to and made a part of the original
variance. 4) Subject to the five year building pro-
gram as submitted by the applicant. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Smith, and carried, that the application be approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance 950 Variance application No. 950 being the application of
Hopton Charles Hopton, 1620 Kings Road, Newport Beach, to
permit construction of two units in addition to exist-
ing duplex making a total of four (4) units on
1,1,760 square feet of land area (1 unit per 29+0
square feet) at the northwest corner of Del Mar and
Elden was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: 1) Dedication to the City
of Costa Mesa for street purposes all land 30 feet from
the center line of Elden Avenue; 2) Dedication to
the City of Costa Mesa of the 15 foot spandrel at the
Northwest corner of Del Mar and Elden for street purposes;
3) Parking under the direction of the Director of Plan-
ning. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the
application be approved subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-31 for Donald K. Butts, 789
Permit°C-31
West 20th Street, to permit exceeding maximum permissible
Butts
height as per Section 9293.2 of Division XII, Municipal
Code, allowing the construction of a multi -story (High
Rise) Building, not to exceed 150 feet above street
level; also to allow residential use of portion of building
in a commercial zone; and the use of R2 property for parking
for commercial purposes, located between East 17th Street
and Cabrillo, 280 feet easterly of the center line of
Orange Avenue, was presented, together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval sub-
ject to the approval of the High Rise Standards by the
City Council. Mr..Butts was present on behalf of his
application. Mr. James L. Hayden, 234 Cabrillo, was
present, and protested the use of Cabrillo Street for
ingress and egress for all parking. After discussion
it.was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Rea and carried, that the permit be granted subject
to the recommendations of the Planning Commission with
the further condition that ingress and egress for
parking facilities be studied by the Traffic Commission
and their report to be returned to the City Council
for ratification.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-32 for Colonel Marie Rayborn,
Permit C-32
138 Walnut Street, to use R2 property for a real estate
Rayborn
office at 138 Walnut Street, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
denial. The Clerk also read a communication from Mrs.
Lou Kessler in favor of the application. Mrs. Rayborn
was present on behalf of her application and discussed
it with the Council. After further discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for denial, be upheld.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-33 for Lillian W. Butler,
Permit C-33
2020 Aliso Avenue, to construct 12 single patio apart -
Butler
ments in addition to existing two units making a total
of 14 units on 34,650 square feet of land area (2475
square feet.per unit) at 1753 Anaheim Avenue, was
Conditional Use presented, together with the recommendation of the
Permit C-33 Planning Commission for approval subject to the
Continued following conditions: 1) Installation of residential
sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the
applicant, at her expense, under the direction of the
City Engineer along the entire Anaheim Avenue frontage;
2) That units be constructed as per plot plan sub-
mitted and made a part of this Conditional Use Permit.
Ansel Hill was present on behalf of the applicant.
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.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-37 for Michael H. Salzman, 6476
Permit C-37 El Paseo Street, Long Beach 15, to permit construction
Salzman of 12 units on 19,305square feet of land area on the
north side of Monte Vista Avenue, approximately 360 feet
easterly of center line of Newport Boulevard, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to the following conditions:
1) Dedication of 30 feet along the northwesterly side
of this property (as shown on plot plan) to the City of
Costa Mesa for street purposes. 2) With the added
stipulation (by the City Council) that said permit is to
become effective upon receipt of the dedication and the
applicant be granted an encroachment permit for as long
as the City does not use the 30 feet for street purposes,
that he shall convert the 30 feet dedication into usable
parking spaces. After discussion it was moved by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the application be approved subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-38 for L. J. Atchison, 2032
Permit C-38 Orange Avenue, to permit building 12 units on 18,000
Atchison square feet of land area (1500 square feet per unit)
at 2032 Orange Avenue, was presented, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial.
Mr. Roy Dean, 816 North Broadway, Santa Ana, was present
on behalf of the applicant. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, that the action of the Planning
Commission for denial be upheld.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-39 for Helen G. Bray, 1515
Permit C-39 Santa Ana, to permit construction and operation of a
Bray permanent Pre -School unit to include the operation of
existing pre-school unit which is now in operation
under Variance No. 421-A which expires December 16, 1961,
at 1515 Santa Ana Avenue, was presented, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1) That the
off-street parking be under the direction of the director
of Planning; 2) That a 15 foot spandrel be dedicated
to the City of Costa Mesa at the southwest corner of
Santa Ana and Palmer, for street purposes. Mrs. Bray
was present on behalf of her application. After dis-
cussion it
was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be
granted subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-40 for Macco Corporation, 3800
Permit C-40 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, to permit two 4 foot by
Macco Corporation 10 foot parking signs at 2861 El Rio Circle and 2869
El Rio Circle was presented, together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for ratification
of the Director of Planning's approval for a period of
one year or until the homes in Tract No. 4204 are sold,
Conditional Use whichever is sooner and subject to all the require -
Permit C-40 ments of the Department of Building Safety, and
Continued that the applicant signs an Agreement under the
direction of the City Attorney, that these signs
will be removed by the applicant, at his expense,
at the end of one year. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, that the application be
approved subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-41 for C..J. Segerstrom and
Permit C-41 Sons, 18811 South Fairview Road, Santa Ana, to
Segerstrom permit use of industrial zoned land (Ml) for a com-
mercial use to permit the construction of an office
building to guide the development and administration
of adjacent lands at 3315 Fairview Road, was pre-
sented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried,.that the action of the
Planning Commission for approval be upheld.
Permits Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, permits were granted for
Christmas tree lots to Tom Peden at 1960 Harbor
Boulevard and Owen Bailey at 2256 Newport Boulevard.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried, permit was granted
to Mel Trickey, for use of dwellings at 2025 Harbor
Boulevard for temporary inside storage space for
Trickeys Used Furniture Company, 1968 Harbor Boule-
vard.
Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
271 man Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 271 including
Payroll No. 182 was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
272 man Smith, Warrant Resolution No. 272 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Com- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
munications West man Smith, and carried, the petition bearing 7
19th Street signatures requesting rezoning of certain portion of
Petition West 19th Street was referred to the Planning Commission.
regarding zoning
change
County -City Civil Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded -.by Council -
Defense Planning man Rea, -and carrie d,'the communication of the Orange
Board County Board of Supervisors on "County -City Civil
Defense Planning Board" was received and ordered
filed.
Press Club Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council -
invitation man Pinkley, and carried, the invitation of the
Orange County Press Club was received and filed.
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Alcoholic Beverage Upon.:motion. by Councilman-Rea,-seconded by Council-
Control man Pinkley, and carried,_-reports.of.the Alcoholic
Beverage Control for Transfer ofon-sale general.
license. for Penn Enterprises Incorporated, 1700
Placentia and Transfer of off-sale general license
for Thriftimart were received and ordered filed.
Adjournment Upon motion.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned
at 12:25 a.m.
Clio
ayor t y of Costa Mesa
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City Clerk-of the City of Costa Mesa
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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