HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1969 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA -MESA. - .
November 18,.1969
The City Council of the.City of -Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., November 18, 1969,
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 and such
actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203
of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. The
Pledge of .Allegiance to the -Flag was followed by ,
.invocation by Rabbi Garson Goodman of Temple Sharon.
Roll Call, Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works/City Engineer,
City Clerk
Refund On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
C. L. Brooks St. Clair, refund in the amount of 15.00 was authorized
to C. L. Brooks Construction.Company, 2045 West Washington
Avenue, San Bernardino, a -deposit on plans and specifi-
cations for Patching and -Seal Coating of City Streets,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,Tucker, Pinkley,
Jordan, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written The Clerk presented..the following written communications:
Communications invitation to the psychiatric technician graduation on
November 24, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairview ,State
Hospital Auditorium; from County of Orange Road Department,
a holiday schedule of disposal stations; copy of appli-
cation to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
for a new on -sale general license from Chensun Associates,
Incorporated, for Temple Gardens, 1500 Adams Avenue; copy
of application to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control for a new on -sale general license from Mac Rosen,
Prime Rib Inn No. 1, 428 East 17th Street. The Clerk
read a letter from William M. Crisell, Certified
Public Accountant, 1723 Samar Drive,'Costa Mesa, expressing
agreement with the recommendation of the Griffenhagen-
Kroeger Report. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the written communi-
cations were received and filed. -
Costa Mesa Golf The City Attorney reported on the compensation that would
.and -Country Club be due Peter Elliott, trustee, under -bankruptcy law if
the Council approves an agreement.allowing Mr. Elliott to
Peter.Elliott to operate the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club until such
Operate time as the Council employs a new operator. After
discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, the Council -authorized the employment
of Peter Elliott to' continue the operation of the Costa
Mesa Golf and Country Club with the exception of the golf
course until the Council can obtain a full-time operator
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
Jordan, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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City Attorney
The City Attorney presented one right of way deed signed
by Mary G. McDowell and two Real Estate Option agreements
giving the City of Costa Mesa the right to purchase for
$1.00 any time after November 1, 1983, and before March
1, 1984, right of way on East 17th Street as described in.
the agreements signed by Mary G. McDowell and George
Earl Regan: He said that the Title Insurance and Trust
had issued a title policy on the options. Upon motion by
Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the
following•two Real Estate Options and one right of way
deed were accepted and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
Jordan, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREET
Right of Way Deed
Right of Way Deed:
11-13-69 Mary G. McDowell East 17th Street
Real Estate Options
Real Estate Options:
11-26-69 Mary G. McDowell East 17th Street
11-28-69 George Earle Regan, East 17th Street
and Santa Ana
Encroachment
The Clerk presented application for Encroachment Permit
Permit 4o
4o, Gordon W. Helmick, 616 South Santa Fe Street, Santa
Helmick
Ana, for permission to erect a 27.5 -foot high pole sign
in the public right of way at 322 East 17th Street, 40
feet from the center line of East 17th Street to front
edge, together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval. Carl Sherbondy, 2878 El Rio
Circle, Costa Mesa, was present representing the applicant.
The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to oppose the
application. No one wishing to speak, motion was made
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by. Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1. Installation of.a pole cover, archi-
tecturally coordinated with the sign, will be required
from grade to bottom panel, subject to Planning Department
approval; 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the
legal property owner and the owner -of the proposed sign .
shall stipulate to a sign removal agreement, subject to
the approval of the City Attorney; 3. Applicant to
provide an indemnity agreement to meet the satisfaction
of theCityAttorney; 4. That the owner agree to remove
and replace, in a new location, the planters at the time
East 17th Street is widened, at no cost to the City.
Public Hearings
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Set
Jordan, and carried, the following Rezone Petitions
R-15-69 and R-16-69 were set for public hearing on December
2, 1969; at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable:
R-15-69
1. Rezone Petition R-15-69, Costa Mesa Planning Commission,
for permission to rezone property on both sides of
Valley Road, approximately 400 feet south from the
center line of Victoria.Street, from Ml to R1.
R-16-69
2. Rezone Petition R-16-69, Costa.Mesa Planning Commission,
for permission to rezone property described as Lots 1
through 26, Tract 6384, west of Club House Road,
bordered by the.Mesa Verde.Golf Course, from
R2 -CP to Rl..
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ZE-103-69..-
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Spurlock
Permit ZE-103-69, Thomas. J. Spurlock, 460 Lenwood Circle,
Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 2 feet, 9 inches
into required 7.5 -foot rear yard setback for addition of
a family room at that address in an Rl zone, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval.
The Clerk read two letters addressed to the Planning
Commission in opposition to granting the application from
Elizabeth Comstock, 436 -16th Place, Costa Mesa, and Sam
Cavallaro, 442 -16th Place, Costa Mesa. The Mayor asked
if anyone wished to speak for or against the application.
There being.no one.present wishing to speak, motion for
approval was ..made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried.'
ZE-lo4-69 -
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Hylkema...
ZE-104-69, George W. Hylkema, 235 Fairway Place, Costa
Mesa, for permission to -add a two-story addition between
the residence and existing detached garage resulting in
non -conforming side and rear yard setbacks on existing
garage as follows: 1. Encroachment of 1 foot, 8 inches
into required 5 -foot side yard setback; 2. Encroachment
of 2 feet, 2 inches into. required 7.5 -foot rear yard
setback; at that address in an R1 zone. Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to the Special
Requirements as listed on the application. George Hylkema
spoke to the Council requesting deletion of the requirement
of sidewalks. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
Councilmen Pinkley and St. Clair voting No, the application
was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
ZE-105-69
Cronacher
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
ZE-105-69, William Cronacher, 134 Commercial Way, Costa
Mesa, for permission to have a reduction in parking of 6
spaces (30 spaces required and 24 available), in order to
construct a wholesale bakery in an M1 zone at 2970 Grace
Lane, together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following Special
Requirement: 1. Shall meet all the requirements of the
Certified Recommendations of the.various City departments,
copy attached to the application and made a part thereof.
The Clerk read a recommendation from the Director of
Public Works that Condition No. 10 on the list of Certified
Recommendations should be stated as follows: 10. The
applicant.shall deposit $500.00 in cash with the City of
Costa Mesa which is the applicant's pro -rated share
of alley construction and maintenance cost for the existing
portion of the alley. Mr. B. J. Daniel, architect for
Mr. Cronacher, was present representing the applicant.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved
subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and subject to Condition No. 10 as listed above.
ZE-106-69
The Clerk presented application=for Zone Exception Permit
Saucedo
ZE-106=69, Jose'Saucedo, 647.West Plumer Street, Costa
Mesa, for permission to allow one bachelor unit in a
converted garage facility with a total of three units on
8,505 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,835 square
feet) in an R2 zone at that address, and to have a total
of one garage, one carport, and .one open parking space
instead of the required three garages and three open
parking spaces, together with the recommendation of the
zE-lo6-69
Saucedo
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Don Ward
Street Needed
Park Drive off
Crestmont
Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
Special Requirement: 1. Shall meet all the special
requirements of the'Certified Recommendations of the
various City departments, copy attached to the application
and made a part thereof. The City Attorney said that it
has been determined that there is a recorded easement for
a garage in the back of this area and a portion of the
parking spaces that have been planned are on this easement,
andhe recommended that the application be returned to
the Planning Commission to determine if the parking can
be rearranged. Jose Saucedo spoke from the floor. Upon
motion by Councilman Tucker-, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, the application was returned to the Planning
Commission as recommended by the City Attorney.
The City Manager requested permission for the City`
Attorney to draw up a letter of agreement asking Mr.
Myer, the owner of property which would be the contin-
uation of Park Drive off Crestmont, to dedicate a portion
of his.land for street purposes as access to apartment
units owned or built by Don Ward. Don Ward spoke from
the floor. The Director of Planning said that a street
was needed. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request of the City
Manager was approved.
Vice Mayor Wilson On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
To Conference Pinkley, an advance of $300.00 for expenses for Vice
Mayor Wilson to attend the National League of Cities 46th
Warrant Annual Congress of Cities in San Diego, November 30
through.December 5, 1969, was authorized by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
Jordan, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Oral Communications There were no oral communications.
Councilman St. Clair asked that consideration be given to
changing meetings to every Monday instead of the first
Council Meeting and third Mondays and Tuesdays of the month. After
Schedule discussion, the staff was asked to give thought to changing
the meeting schedule.
Adjournment On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the meeting,was ordered adjourned
at 8:20 p.m. to the 25th day of November, 1969, at
7:00 p.m..
Mayor of the City of Costa M es a
ATTEST:
CftClerk of the City of.Costa Mesa
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