HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1967 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 5, 1967
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 5, 1967, at the City
Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to
order by the Mayor for the purpose of discussion and debate
on matters scheduled for Part II of the meeting and such
actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203
of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa.
Roll Call Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Officials Present:
Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
Pinkley
City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works, City Engineer, City
Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
May 15; 1967 and Barck, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 1, 1967 May 15, 1967, and adjourned regular meeting of June 1, 1967,
were approved as distributed and posted.
Written
The following written communications were ordered received
Communications
and filed upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried: A progress report from the
Orange County Street Naming Committee and a letter from
the Law Offices of Levy DeRoy, Geffner and Van Bourg, repre-
senting the Costa Mesa Fire Fighters Association Local 1+65.
The City Attorney reported that he had answered the letter
from the Law Offices of Levy DeRoy.
Permits
The Clerk read a request from Mrs. Himmelheber, 2296
Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, to block off Newton Way,
between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon for the purpose of holding
a cubmobile derby for Boy Scout Cub Pack 107, on Saturday,
June 10, 1967. Mrs. Himmelheber also requested that the
street sweeper clean up broken glass on Newton Way before
Saturday. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried, the requests were approved
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
The request from Mr. N. H. Crowe, 31+1 Killarney Lane, Costa
Mesa, to block off a portion of Killarney Lane on June 17,
1967, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 p.m. for a block party was
approved subject to the approval of the Police Department
on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried.
The application of Exchange Club of Newport Harbor, Post
Office Box 1022, Newport Beach, for a banner at an appro-
priate intersection in Costa Mesa to alert the public of
the proposed fireworks show was read by the Clerk. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried, the request was granted subject to the approval
of the Street Department.
The Clerk read a request from Robert H. Guritz, Post Office
Box 601, Costa Mesa, to park a small trailer temporarily on
his property at 886 Capital Street while constructing a new
residence. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the
request was approved for a period of six months.
Refund Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, refund in the amount of $24.00 was authorized to
S. E. Eaton Company, Post Office Box 749, Costa Mesa, on
Permit No. 48396 in the amount of $4.00 for street sewer
and Permit No. 6632, street cut, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the business application of King's
Inn, 720 Randolph Street, Costa Mesa, for one pool table
was approved.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the application from Bill Pecora's
Art Center, 3019 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to have
an outdoor showing of oil paintings during the summer
months and on Sundays was referred to the City Manager
for further investigation.
Firework Permits Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the following permits were granted
for fireworks stands:
1. Costa Mesa Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1719 Jan Way,
Santa Ana, location of the stand, 2586 Newport
Boulevard.
2. Costa Mesa Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1719 Jan Way,
Santa Ana, location of the stand, vacant lot south of
2075 Newport Boulevard.
3. Harbor Chapter of Hadassah, c/o Mrs. L. Victor, 9321
Bird Circle, Westminster, location of the stand,
southwest corner of 19th Street and Placentia.
4. Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3536, 565 West 18th
Street, Costa Mesa, location of the stand, 707 West
19th Street.
5. Boy Scout Troops 106 and 666, Post Office Box 1281,
Costa Mesa, location of the stand, 2200 Newport
Boulevard.
6. Youth Services Association, Post Office Box 1281,
Costa Mesa, location of the stand, 285 East 17th
Street.
7. International Order of Job's Daughters, Bethel -313,
1401 15th Street, Newport Beach, location of the
stand, 1170 Baker Street.
8. Orange Coast Bnai Brith, 10067 Whippoorwill, Fountain
Valley, location of the stand, 3088 Bristol, White Front
parking lot.
9. Sea Scout Ship No. 306, 303 43rd Street, Newport Beach,
location of the stand, 1946-51 Newport Boulevard.
10. Costa Mesa Junior Women's Club, 610 West 18th Street,
Costa Mesa, location of the stand, vacant lot, approxi-
mately 420 East 17th Street.
11. Torchbearers Youth Group, 896 Victoria Street, Costa
Mesa, location of the stand, 175 East 17th Street,
Mayfair parking lot.
12. Amicatia Tri -Hi -Y, 1847 Samar Drive, Costa Mesa, loca-
tion of the stand, southeast corner of Adams and Harbor
Boulevard, College Center parking lot.
13. Optimist Club of Costa Mesa, 16337 Hemlock, Fountain
Valley, location of the stand, northwest corner of
Harbor and Gisler.
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Firework
14. Orange County Association for Retarded Children,
Permits
2002 West Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, location of
Continued
the stand, southeast corner of Fair Drive and
Harbor.Boulevard.
15. Boy Scouts Troop 380, 1230 Baker Street, Costa Mesa,
location of the stand, northwest corner of Fairview
Road and Avocado Street.
Departmental
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
reports
Tucker, and carried, the following departmental reports
.were received and filed: Building; Fire; Street; Traffic
Engineer; and Planning.
Warrant Resolution
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
497
Tucker, Warrant Resolution No. 497 including Payroll Nos.
6710 and 6711 was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
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Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman
498 Tucker, Warrant Resolution
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman
499 Wilson, Warrant Resolution
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Wilson, seconded by Councilman
No. 498 was approved by the
Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
None
Pinkley
Barck, seconded by Councilman
No. 499 was approved:by the
Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
None
Pinkley
Resolution 67-72 Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Parking at City Tucker, Resolution 67-72, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Hall COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
THE NECESSITY FOR RESERVED PARKING AREAS AT THE CITY HALL
FACILITY AT 77 FAIR DRIVE, COSTA MESA, AND PROVIDING
THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Resolution 67-73 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
De -annexation of Barck, Resolution 67-73, being A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY
property at Santa OF COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY,
Ana and 15th Street CALIFORNIA, TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF DE -ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FROM THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Resolution 67-74
Sunflower No. 3 to
Street Lighting
District
Proposed resolution
Health and Safety
Code -
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, Resolution 67-74, being A RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNEX-
ATION OF SUNFLOWER NO. 3 TO THE COSTA MESA STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, resolution amending the Health and
Safety Code was held over to the meeting of June 27, 1967.
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Ordinance 67-16
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
First reading
Barck, Ordinance 67-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Sidewalks
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
A PORTION OF CHAPTER VIII, ARTICLE 1 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE
of Public Works, City Engineer, City
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALKS, was given first
reading and passed to second reading by the following
roll call vote:
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
R-3-67, Speights
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Condemnation
The City Attorney asked authorization to proceed with
Placentia Avenue
condemnation on Placentia Avenue, if necessary. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tract, from I and R to Cl and R4. in the general area of the
Tucker, and carried, authorization was granted.
Alcoholic Beverage
The Clerk presented an Alcoholic Beverage Control license
Control, Vegas Room
transfer from Weldon Z. and Virginia A. Franks to Sam
for approval. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
Worthington, on -sale beer at the Vegas Room, 686 West
19th Street. The Clerk read a copy of a letter from the
Director of Planning to the Alcoholic Beverage Board
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the public
protesting the application because of insufficient park-
ing. Mr. Worthington spoke to the Council and asked for
the withdrawal of the letter of protest and gave to the
seconded by Councilman Tucker, Ordinance 67-17, being AN
City Clerk a letter from Don Johnson granting permission
Ordinance 67-17
for the patrons of the Vegas Room for the use of 24
spaces in his parking lot. Mr. Joseph Hirsch, owner of
CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LOT A, BANNING
the Vegas Room, spoke in support of the application.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, Councilman Tucker voting No, the letter from the
Planning Director was ordered withdrawn and the applica-
tion was approved.
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:25 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:35 p.m., June 5, 1967,
at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting
was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag led by Girl Scout Troop 10+5
and invocation by the Reverend Warren Studer of the
Presbyterian Church.
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Roll Call
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
Councilmen Absent: Pinkley
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works, City Engineer, City
Clerk
Public hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
R-3-67, Speights
for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-3-67, Lee Speights,
1225 South Brand Boulevard, Glendale, for permission to
rezone property described as a portion of Lot A, Banning
Tract, from I and R to Cl and R4. in the general area of the
southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Merrimac Way. The
Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
No one wishing to speak, upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the public
hearing was closed. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, Ordinance 67-17, being AN
Ordinance 67-17
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
First reading
CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LOT A, BANNING
Ordinance 67-17 TRACT FROM I & R TO C1 -CP AND R4 -CP, received first read -
First reading ing and passed to second reading by the following roll
Continued call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Tucker
NOES: -'Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Jordan
C-32-67, Speights The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit
C-32-67, Lee Speights, 1225 South Brand Boulevard, Glen-
dale, request to use proposed Cl -CP zoned property for
construction and operation of a new car agency.on the
southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Merrimac Way.
He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Tree
planting compatible with the surrounding area under the
direction of the Street Superintendent (four trees on
Harbor and four trees on Merrimac Way); 2. Construction
of any parking bays on Harbor or Merrimac under the direc-
tion of the City Engineer. Dedication for sidewalks to be
made if parking bays installed; 3. Property owner to pay
one-half of the cost of modifying median in Merrimac Way;
4. Installation of sidewalks and concrete approaches by
the owner and/or applicant at his expense per standard
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa on Harbor Boule-
vard and Merrimac Way; 5. Relocation of any utilities to
be at the expense of the owner; 6. Dedication of all land
65 feet east from the center line of Harbor Boulevard to
the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes, including
necessary land for a spandrel at Harbor and Merrimac; 7.
Applicant and/or owner to pay the cost for installation of
two street lights in the median on Harbor Boulevard (pull
boxes and underground conduit existing); 8. All spray
painting to be done in a U. L. (Underwriters Laboratory)
approved type paint booth; 9. Extinguishers to be located
throughout the building as may be required by the Fire
Department; must comply with Uniform Fire Code; 10. Proper
permits to be obtained for the storage of flammable liquid
and spraying operations at no cost to the applicant; 11.
Landscaping adjacent to Harbor and Merrimac to be required
and improved parking lot striped according to City standards,
all subject to the approval of the Director of Planning;
12. Applicant to submit a proposed Operation Schedule;
13. Applicant and/or owner to install an eight -foot decora-
tive concrete block wall along the southerly property line
330 feet easterly from Harbor Boulevard, at their expense,
per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, and
an additional 75 feet when future service building is
built. No final occupancy to be given until the block
wall is constructed under the direction of the Director
of Planning; 14. All utilities to be underground; 15.
Outside lighting facilities location and public address
loud speaker system to be subject to Planning Department
approval; 16. All signing shall be by precise plan sub-
ject to the approval of the Planning Commission; 17. All
ingress -egress to the proposed use shall be subject to the
approval of the Traffic Engineer; 18. Prior to issuance
of any building permits, a Tentative Parcel Map must be
submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. The
Vice Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one
wishing to speak, motion for approval subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Council-
man Jordan abstaining.
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Public hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place
Live entertainment
set for continued public hearing for John M. Clayburn, The
permit, The Play
Play Pen, 1930 Placentia Avenue, application for live
Pen, Clayburn
entertainment permit. The Mayor asked if the applicant
were present. The applicant not being present, motion
to hold the matter to later in the meeting was made by
Councilman'Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried. Later in the meeting the Mayor again inquired
if the applicant were present. The applicant not being
present, the public hearing was continued to the meeting
of June 27, 1967, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried.
Public hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place'
Abatement of a
set for public hearing to abate a public nuisance existing
public nuisance,
at 120 East 23rd Street owned by T. B. Lindstedt.. Dean
Lindstedt
_Dorris of the Costa Mesa Building Department, George
Skeith of the Orange County Health Department, and Robert
Beauchamp of the Costa Mesa Fire Department all reported
conditions in violation of the'City codes. Mr. Lindstedt
spoke to the Council. A set of pictures was passed to
Mr. Lindstedt shoe -ring the condition of the property. Mr.
Lindstedt agreed that something should be done to correct
conditions on his property. The Mayor inquired if anyone
wished to speak. No one else desiring to speak, the
Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and
carried, the property at 120 East 23rd Street was declared
a public nuisance, and the owner is to demolish or com-
mence and continue restoration to bring the building up
to code within a 30 -day period, as set forth in Section
92102.2 (5) of the Municipal Code.
Public hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place
Abatement of a
set for public hearing to abate a public nuisance exist -
public nuisance,
ing at 1818 Park Avenue owned by W. R. Williams. Mr.
Williams
Williams, to save time and to eliminate the various
reports regarding the condition of the property, agreed
that his property was a nuisance and in need of correction.
He said he was in the process of obtaining estimates for
clearing the property. A set of pictures was passed to
Mr. Williams showing the condition of the property. The
Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one else
wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the property at 1818 Park Avenue was
declared a public nuisance, and the owner is to demolish
or commence and continue restoration to bring the'build-
ing up to code within a 30 -day period, as set forth in
Section 92102.2 (5) of the Municipal Code.
Invitation to Civic The Mayor announced that the dedication of the Civic
Center dedication Center would be held on June 29, 1967, at 2:00 p.m. and
invited all the citizens of Costa Mesa to attend.
Resolution 67-75 The City Attorney presented plans and specifications for
Adopting plans and the Palace Avenue Improvement District. Upon motion by
specifications for Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, Resolution
Palace Avenue 67-75, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Improvement OF COSTA MESA., CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PIANS, DRAWINGS,
District SPECIFICATIONS AND MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 16 IN
THE MATTER OF PALACE AVENUE, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
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Resolution 67-76
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Intention, Palace
Tucker, Resolution 67-76, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Avenue Improvement
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
District
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE GRADING, PAVING AND CONSTRUC-
Circuit T.V. Surveillance System for the Police Facility.
TION OF ALLEY APRONS AND APPROACHES, ALLEY TYPE CROSS
GUTTERS AND PAVING WITH ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVER AGGREGATE
BASE, TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT WORK ON
bids be authorized. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker,
PALACE AVENUE BETWEEN 19TH STREET AND 20TH STREET, DECLAR-
Bid Item 87,
ING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC
BENEFIT, AND DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY
rejected, and new call for Bid Item 87, Closed Circuit
SAID WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES, AND FIXING
THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
authorized by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Notice of The City Engineer said that Sully -Miller Contracting
Completion Company had completed the Improvements of Harbor Boulevard
Sully -Miller, from 19th Street to Wilson Street in accordance with plans
Improvement of and specifications. He recommended the improvements be
Harbor Boulevard accepted and notice of completion be filed frith the Orange
from 19th to Wilson County Recorder. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the improvements
were accepted, and the City Clerk was authorized to file
notice of completion with the Orange County Recorder.
The City Engineer presented Project Statement to the State
Highway Engineer for proposed improvement of Fairview Road
from San Diego Freeway to Sunflower Avenue and Budget
Proposal No. 57 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968.
Resolution 67-77 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
State Highway Fund Barck, Resolution 67-77, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
to Cities COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED
FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Call for Bids The Director of Public Works presented plans and specifica-
Sprinklers and tions for Sprinkler System and Landscaping at the Civic
Landscaping at Center. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by
Civic Center Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans and specifications
were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be read on June 30, 1967.
Bid Item 86, Closed
The Director of Public Works presented bids held over from
Circuit T.V.
the meeting of May 15, 1967, for Bid Item 86, Closed
Circuit T.V. Surveillance System for the Police Facility.
He recommended that all bids be rejected and a new call for
Call for Bids
bids be authorized. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker,
Bid Item 87,
seconded by Councilman Barck, bids on Bid Item 86 were
Closed Circuit T.V.
rejected, and new call for Bid Item 87, Closed Circuit
T.V. Surveillance System for the Police Facility was
authorized by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Set for public
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
hearing, Live
Barck, and carried, public hearing was set for June 27,
entertainment permit
1967, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable,
Dick's Horseshoe,
for live entertainment permit application from Richard Law -
Richard Lawrence
rence, Dick's Horseshoe, 239+ Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa.
V-7-66, Amended
The Clerk presented application for Variance V -7 -66 -
Robert B. Joyce
Amended, Robert B. Joyce, 2078-A Wallace Avenue, Costa
Mesa, request to continue original Variance'V-7-66 for
permission to divide property containing 10,780 square feet
of land area into two substandard parcels at 684 and 686
Darrell Street, each containing 5,390 square feet of land
area, and permission to construct two units on each parcel
(one unit per 2,695 square feet) with a 10 -foot encroach-
ment into required front yard setback of 50 feet from the
center line of Darrell Street in an R2 zone. The Clerk
read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Fire
extinguishers located as per National Fire Protection
Association Pamphlet No. 10; 2. Tree planting compatible
with the area; 3. Installation of residential sidewalks
and concrete driveway approaches on both sides of Darrell
Street by the applicant, at his expense, per standard
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 4. For a period
of one year from the time the City of Costa Mesa completes
its portion of the agreement with Mr. Joyce. The Clerk
reported that no written communications had been received.
The applicant was present and said the conditions met with
his approval. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission
V-8-67, Granite
The Clerk presented application for Variance V-8-67,
Bryant E. Granite, 1275 Conway Avenue, Costa Mesa, for
permission to encroach eight feet into required 20 -foot
rear yard setback for addition of den and bedroom to
existing residence at that address, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval.
The Clerk said that no written communications had been
received. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was
approved.
V-9-67, Walton
The Clerk presented application for Variance V-9-67,
Essic K. Walton, 2023 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, for
permission to allow extension of carport addition to
existing residence to within one inch of side property
line (4 -foot, 11 -inch encroachment into 5 -foot required
side yard setback); also, to allow covered patio addition
to within two feet of the side property line (3 -foot
encroachment into required 5 -foot side yard setback) at
that address. He read the recommendations of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following condi-
tions: 1. Owner to construct, at his expense, concrete
residential sidewalks and driveway approach, in the 12 -foot
parkway, under the direction of the City Engineer per
standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2.
Carport foundation and one-hour fire wall required on the
property line. Structure to meet all building code
requirements. Patio structure to meet all building code
requirements; 3. Carport to remain unenclosed with gate
at rear for access to the rear yard, as shown on the
submitted plot plan; 4. Patio to be cut back to a
minimum of 2.5 feet from the right property line instead
of 2.0 feet as shown on the plot plan. The Clerk said
that no written communications had been received. Mr.
Roy M. Watkins, 1981 Maple Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke to
the Council representing the applicant. He passed photo-
graphs to the Council for the purpose of showing the
garden and tree in the path where sidewalks are to be
installed. Mr. Watkins said the applicant objected to
V-9-67, Walton
the installation of sidewalks but was willing to post a
Continued
cash bond to guarantee the installation of sidewalks at
a later date. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was
approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission with Condition No. 1 changed to read: "l.
Owner to post a cash bond, the amount to be set by the
City Engineer, to guarantee the installation of concrete
residential sidewalks and driveway approach in the 12 -foot
parkway, under the direction of the City Engineer per
standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa."
V-10-67, Yee
The Clerk presented application for Variance V-10-67, Kam
F. Yee, 15601 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, for permission
to allow a reduction in parking from the required 32 spaces
to 8 spaces to permit overlap parking on the remaining 17
spaces where 24 spaces are needed for the operation of a
Chinese restaurant at 1505 Mesa Verde Drive East. He read
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of all
land 40.00 feet from the center line of Mesa Verde Drive
East to the City of Costa Mesa per the Master Plan of Arte-
rial Highways; 2. Driveway relocation to be under the
direction of the Traffic Engineer; 3. Installation of an
automatic extinguishing system in the vented hood; installa-
tion of one 8 B.C. extinguisher in the kitchen and one
22 -gallon pressurized water extinguisher mounter per Fire
Department requirements; 4. This variance permits use of
the building for a restaurant after 5:00 p.m. only daily,
except Saturday and Sunday. Any change in operation time
to an earlier time than 5:00 p.m. will require an amended
variance and/or verification for additional parking; 5.
The planter at the front of the existing building complex
adjacent to the parking area shall be improved with land-
scaping under the direction of the Director of Planning; 6.
Applicant and/or owner to install fencing adjacent to the
19 parking stalls on the rear portion of the lot.along the
easterly property line using suitable material subject to
the approval of the Planning Department; 7. Applicant and/or
owner to install a directional sign on his property in front
to direct customers to rear parking. Necessary building
permit to be obtained for installation of said sign; 8.
Applicant and/or owner to install parking lot lighting to
service rear 50 -foot by 185 -foot lot subject to the approval
of the Planning Department. (Special care to be exercised
on the placement of lights next to the motel.) The Clerk
said that no written communications had been received. The
applicant said that he agreed with the conditions. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the application was approved subject to the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
C-81-661, Neumann,
The Clerk presented, held over from the meeting of May 15,
Helmut's Hair-
1967, application for Conditional Use Permit C-81-66, Helmut
styling
Neumann, Helmut's Hairstyling, 1021 American Avenue, Costa
Mesa, for permission to use M1 property for a beauty salon
on the south side of Victoria Street, beginning 150 feet
east of Valley Road, at 1111 Victoria Street. He read the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial and
said that no written communications had been received. Mr.
Ken Smith, 2+24 Valley Road, Costa Mesa, spoke on behalf of
the applicant. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,'the application was
referred back to the Planning Commission for study of the
immediate area and recommendation regarding rezoning fol-
lowed by the initiation by the Planning Commission of a
Rezone Petition.
Business License, Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
The Play Pen Tucker, and carried, application for Business License for
one pool table at the Play Pen, 1930-32 Placentia Avenue,
by Sheffler Music and Vending; also by Sheffler Music and
Vending, a change of address of two pool tables from
Dimitri's 89'er, 1846 Netrport Boulevard, to the Play Pen,
1930-32 Placentia Avenue, were held over to the meeting
of June 27, 1967.
Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak on any subject
that was not on the agenda. Mr. Mike McCaffrey, 1139
Mike McCaffrey, Aviemore Terrace, Costa Mesa, speaking on behalf of the
Marina Highlands Marina Homeowners' Association, requested that the Council
Homeowners' look carefully at the proposed rezoning of the area of
Association Valley Road and Victoria Street.
Study of downtown The City Manager requested, because of the recent decision
area by Ted Adsit by the State Highway Commission, that the Council have the
held up, and.study study being made on the downtown area by Mr. Ted Adsit held
group disbanded until further notice, and that the study group for the down-
town area be disbanded until a later date. Upon motion by
Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
the Council approved the City Manager's requests.
Set for Public
The City Manager presented three budgets: City of Costa
Hearing, City
Mesa Budget, fiscal year 1967-68; Costa Mesa Recreation and
Budget, Recreation
Park District, fiscal year 1967-68; and Costa Mesa City
and Park District
Street Lighting District, fiscal year 1967-68. Upon motion
Budget, and'Street
by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
Lighting District
carried, the three budgets were set for public hearing at
Budget
the meeting of June 27, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
Resolution 67-78
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Opposing Senate
Barck, Resolution 67-78, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Bill 489, 56 -hour
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 489
week for Firemen
ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY MAXIMUM 56 -HOUR WEEK FOR FIREMEN,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Resolution 67-79 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Urging defeat of Tucker, Resolution 67-79, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Senate Bill 876, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE DEFEAT OF
neighborhood park SENATE BILL 876 AMENDING AND WEAKENING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
dedication law PARK DEDICATION LAW, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Adjournment l Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Mayor of the City Co to Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa