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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/1976 - City Council165 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA February 17, 1976 Roll Call Minutes February 2, 1976 Council Members Present: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Pinkley City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Services/ City Engineer, City Clerk The Vice Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1976, approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Resolution 76-24 -The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in Irene Wood regular session at 6:30 p.m., February 17, 1976, in the Council Chambers of Costa Mesa, California. City The Hall, 77 Fair Drive, meeting was called to order by the Vice Mayor, followed by the Pledge of NOES: Council Members: None Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by Mr. -Phil Hanf, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Roll Call Minutes February 2, 1976 Council Members Present: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Pinkley City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Services/ City Engineer, City Clerk The Vice Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1976, approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Resolution 76-24 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman In Memory of Raciti, Resolution 76-24., being A RESOLUTION OF THE Irene Wood CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA.MESA, CALIFORNIA, IN MEMORY OF IRENE WOOD, AND OFFERING CONDOLENCES TO -HER FAMILY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley On motion by Vice Mayor Hammett, seconded by Council - Resolution 76-25 man Wilson, Resolution 76-25, being A RESOLUTION OF In Memory of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Paul Broad EXPRESSING DEEP.REGRET AND SYMPATHY TO POLICE OFFICER AND MRS. ROSCOE L. BROAD.ON THE LOSS OF THEIR SON,, PAUL BROAD, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Ordinances On motion by Councilman.Wilson, seconded by'Councilman Raciti, and carried, all ordinances will be read by title only. R-75-30 A motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Nabers Cadillac Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Raciti voting no, for second reading and adoption of Ordinance 76-11 Ordinance 76-11, being AN ORDINANCE.OF.THE CITY Held Over COUNCIL OY THE CITY OF COSTA.MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT ONE OF TRACT. 2727, FROM R1 TO C1 -CP. Later in.the meeting, a motion.was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and.carried, to reconsider the previous motion as Vice Mayor Hammett indicated he had voted in error. A further motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, for second reading and adoption of Ordinance 76-11 failed to carry, Council Members Hammett and R-74-29 Amended Ordinance 76-12 Adopted R-76-13 Hesse Ordinance 76-13 Adopted Raciti voting no. On motion by Councilman -Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of March 1, 1976. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 76-12, being.AN ORDINANCE-OF,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA:MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING.THE ZONING OF LOTS 1203,".1204; 1205, 1206, AND 1306, OF -THE FIRST ADDITION TO NEWPORT MESA -TRACT, FROM Ml TO MG, was given second..reading-and"adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley On motion by Councilman..Wi.lson, seconded by Vice Mayor Hammett, Ordinance 76-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF ..THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE GENERAL AREA NORTH OF NINETEENTH.STREET,-BETWEEN:.MEYER PLACE.AND ANAHEIM AVENUE,.FROM C1.AND R2 TO R3 -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley ICC The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 5, 1976, a report in connection with the continuance of the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council!of Orange County. This report, dated February.10, 1976, sub- mitted by -the City. Manager, evaluates alternatives concerning the future of. the ICC.. After discussion, on motion.by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Council supported Alternate "-A", calling for the disbandment of ICC by June 30, 1976, and during the interim, Alternate "D" concerning formation of a Council of Governments, will be investigated. CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 3, a solicitation permit request from Achieve, Incorporated. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Chino Hills A resolution from the City of Yorba Linda, expressing Airport its opposition to the proposed Chino'Hills Airport, was referred to the Aviation Committee. . Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items-,,in.the.Consent Calendar, were received and processed: County Service A resolution from the City -of Anaheim request - Area ing the Orange County Board of. Supervisors to establish a County service area in unincorpor- ated areas of the County. ICC A memorandum from the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County advising of those resolutions on file as of January 15, 1976. 1 1 1 1 1 .. 167 Public Utilities Notice setting further hearing of Application Commission No. 55661, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to .adjust its .rates as necessary to provide funds to make the payments required under a certain funding agreement related to northern Alaska natural..gas; said hearing scheduled.for March 22,.1976, at 9:45 a.m., in the State Building, San Francisco. Notice of Removal from Calendar of Application No. 55599, Southern California Gas Company for: (1) authority to adjust its rates as necessary to reflect its participation in a funding agreement to secure.cer.tain.rights to Alaskan natural gas; and (2).author.ization to give its consent to an assignment to Atlantic Richfield by Pacific Lighting Gas Development of certain rights pursuant to an agreement related to the funding agreement. Order of Dismissal in the matters of: (1) Application No. 55599; Southern California Gas Company for the matters.outlined in the paragraph above; and (2) Application No. 55899, Advice Letter No. 945 of Southern California Gas Company to adjust its rates to reflect costs pertaining to:the northern Alaska funding agreement (NAFA). Notice of Hearings in nine various cities regarding: (1) Application No. 55492, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, for telephone service rate increases to cover increased costs to providing telephone service; and (2) Case No. 10001, Investigation on the..Commission's own_motion.into the rates, tolls, rules, charges, operations, costs., separations, inter- company settlements, contracts, service, and facilities of the Pacific Telephone and Tele- graph Company, and of all the telephone corporations listed in Appendix A. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License application for which License. parking has been approved by Planning from: Walter Coate III, doing business at 1728 Newport End - Reading Folder Boulevard. Business Permit Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Applications from Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Incorporated, Purple Heart Veterans Thrift Shop, 555 Purple Heart East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 225, Long Beach, by door - Veterans to -door solicitation of usable clothing and household items, January..I through December 31., 1976, was approved with Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived. CEDU Foundation Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose from CEDU Foundation, Incorporated, 3500'Seymour Road, Running Springs, by door-to-door solicitation, April 1 through July 31, 1976, was approved with Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived. Inter -Shows A -request from Inter -Shows, Post Office Box 3334, San Clemente, for a specialty swap meet at the Orange County Fairgrounds, February 27, 1976, was approved. Set for Public The following items have been set for public hearing Hearing on March 1, 1976, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: GP -76-1B General Plan Amendment GP -76-1B; Brenda Johns, Johns 141 Melody Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to amend the land use:designation of the property located at 141 and 143 Melody Lane from Neighborhood Commercial to High -'Density Residential; and a similar -,,.amendment for the properties located at 123 to 156 Melody Lane, 114 to 144 (even numbers -only) 20th Street, 2035 Fullerton Avenue, 117 to 149 Bay Street, and the easterly 380 feet of 2060 Newport Boulevard. A Negative Declaration'of Environ- mental Impact has been filed. GP -76-1D General Plan Amendment GP -76-1D, Michael Janes, Janes 17965 Skypark Boulevard, Suite•F, Irvine, for permission to amend the land use designation of Property located at.2644 Harla Avenue from Commercial Center to High Density Residential. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. Intention to Abandon On motion.by Councilman Wilson, seconded by the Revised Specific Councilwoman Hertzog., Resolution 76-26, being Plan for Denver Drive, A RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Helena Circle, and OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO Milbro Street ABANDON A REVISED -SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A CUL-DE- - SAC FOR DENVER DRIVE,.HELENA.CIRCLE, AND MILBRO Resolution 76-26 STREET, setting the public hearing for March 1, Hearing Set 1976, was adopted by the following -roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Refund On recommendation by the Director of Building Safety, a refund of $4.25 to Mrs. Dorrance-McClure, 2425 McClure Orange Avenue-, Costa Mesa,. on Plumbing Permit 68385, as owner now wishes to cancel same, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None. ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Application On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Withdrawal woman Hertzog, and carried, application for Zone Exception ZE-75-138, Mike's Carpet Warehouse, Incor- ZE-75-138 porated, 124-126 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa,. for Mike's Carpet variance from Sign Code to allow above -roof sign, Warehouse excess sign area, excess letter height, and an increase in items -of information in order to legalize existing signs in a C2 zone, located -at the above address, was withdrawn as recommended by the Planning Commission. Claim The following claim received by the City Clerk was referred to the City Attorney: Sal J. Pace. 'On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Resolution 76-27 woman Hertzog, Resolution 76=27, being A RESOLUTION Requesting OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Estimate of REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF Assessed -PROPERTY FOR THE 1976-77 FISCAL YEAR FROM,THE ORANGE Valuation COUNTY'ASSESSOR,-AND SETTING -FORTH THE REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following -roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley 1 1 1 1 1 i Conference On motion by Councilman -Wilson, seconded by Council - Advance woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance for two police officers to attend the Criminal Intelligence Data Collector Seminar, February 22 to March 6, 1976, was approved in the amount.of $300.00 each, by the following -roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley S-74-11 The improvements in connection with S-74-11, located Fischbeck on Denver Drive east of Babb Street, have been com- pleted by Kenneth Fischbeck, 1665 East 14th Street, Suite 6, Santa Ana, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was accepted and the bonds were ordered exonerated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT': Council Members: Pinkley A proposed resolution was presented authorizing condemnation of one parcel of land for library purposes. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded Resolution 76-28 by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 76-28, being A Authorizing RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Condemnation MESA, CALIFORNIA,.FINDING, DETERMINING, AND DECLAR- for Library ING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF A.MUNICIPAL PUBLIC LIBRARY SITE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SAID MUNICIPAL PUBLIC LIBRARY SITE BY CONDEMNATION AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley The Traffic Commission recommendeda prohibition of parking on Babb Street at. Baker Street for.the installation of traffic signal detectors. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded -by Councilwoman Resolution 76-29 Hertzog, Resolution 76-29, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Prohibiting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Parking on Babb PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF BABB STREET, was Street adopted by the following -roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley The Traffic Commission recommended a prohibition of parking on the easterly curb of Bristol Street north of Randolph Avenue for the purpose of providing safe exit from the Perkin-Elmer Company. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 76-30 Resolution 76-30, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Prohibiting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Parking on PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF BRISTOL STREET, Bristol Street was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley 17® 1 i The Traffic Commission recommended a prohibition of parking on -Fairview Road between the San Diego Freeway and Sunflower Avenue for.a'bicycle lane. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded'by Council - Resolution 76-31 woman..Hertzog, Resolution -76-31, being A RESOLUTION Prohibiting OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF.COSTA MESA, Parking on CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON.FAIRVIEW ROAD Fairview Road BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO FREEWAY AND. SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND -ESTABLISHING BICYCLE LANES, was adopted'by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members.: Pinkley Agreement - Arterial Highway`Financing Program Agreement for A.H.F.P. 787 Del Mar Avenue, A.H.F.P. Project 787, was presented. Del Mar Avenue This agreement between the County -and -the City defines the responsibilities of each agency in connection with the project. The City's cost for the project will be $125,000.00. On motion by Councilman Wilson,:seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was.approved:and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members.: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Landscape Bids received for the Landscape Development of Development Gisler Park are onfile in the Clerk's office. On of Gisler motion -by Councilman Wilson, seconded.by Council - Park woman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Wes Construction Company, Incorporated., 1732..Kaiser Awarded Avenue, -Irvine, in the amount.of.$66,124.59, being West -Con the lowest bid.meeting specifications, by the Construction following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog .NOES:- Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Tennis,Pro Bids received for the -Construction -of -the Tennis Shop at Pro Shop at TeWinkle Park -are on file in -the Clerk's TeWinkle Park office. On motion -by Councilman Wilson,-seconded_by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Awarded Kenneth R. Smith, 359 San Miguel Drive, Newport Kenneth R. Smith Beach, in the amount of $27,140..00, being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council -Members: -Pinkley Bid Item 300 Bids received for Bid Item 300, Vehicles and Trucks, Vehicles and are on file in the Clerk's Office. On motion by Trucks. Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to be split among.Costa Awarded Mesa AMC/Jeep, Incorporated, 2524 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa Costa Mesa; Theodore Robins,-Incorpor,ated, 2060 AMC/Jeep; Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa-; and McFeek Chrysler Theodore.Robins; Plymouth, 1200 South Anaheim.Boulevard, Anaheim, for and McPeek a total amount of $22,807.19, being the lowest bids Chrysler Plymouth meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members:, None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley 1 i Bid Item.301- Bids received for Bid Item 301., Refuse Disposal Refuse Disposal Service, are on file in the Clerk's office. On Service motion by. Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Dewey's Awarded Rubbish Service, 2113 Canyon Drive; Costa Mesa, Dewey's Rubbish being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by Service the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members.: Pinkley Business Permit Item 3 on the Consent Calendar, a Notice of Inten- Application tion to Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Achieve, Achieve, Incorporated, 13.471 Leda Street, Garden Grove, by Incorporated candy sales in stores and parking lots., January 26 through June 30, 1976', was presented. The appli- Held Over cant, George Jesson, was present and answered questions from -Council concerning this organization. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of March 1, 1976, in order that additional information may be made available. Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 923 Raciti, Warrant Resolution 923 -was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley ABSTAINING: Council Members: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Resolution 924 woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 924, including Payroll 7603, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Claim.- Olson The City Attorney presented the claim of Michael J. Olson and requested that this item be held over for Held Over two weeks for further investigation. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and -carried, this item was held over to the meeting of March 1, 1976. Beautification The City Manager presented a request from the Costa Committee Mesa Beautification Committee for approval of a program to acknowledge businesses and individuals who have contributed toward improving the appearance of Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the program was approved. Request for The City Manager presented -a second request from Advertisement the Beautification Committee for four one-quarter page advertisements, printing names of Costa Mesa Denied businessmen who have complied with the Sign Ordinance, ata total cost of $1,059.52. Maureen DiDomenico, 941 Coronado Drive, representing the Beautification Committee, spoke in support of the request. During the discussion which followed it was generally felt that this was not a suitable undertaking for the City. It was suggested that perhaps the Beautification Committee -could -submit a letter to the local news media.:containing this information, and they in turn may be agreeable to publishing -the same. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was denied. Public Appeal The Clerk presented from the meeting'.of February 2, Hearing - 1976, the appeal of Brian Russell concerning public Russell nuisance vehicles at 302 Victoria Street. At the previous meeting, the Council had requested Mr. Russell to abate this condition within two weeks. Jim Weir, Zoning Inspector; reported that a recent inspection revealed the condition of.the property to be satisfactory. Mr. Russell was:pr:esent and indi- cated his desire to further improve the condition of the property. There being..no other speakers, the Vice Mayor closed the public -hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, finding the public nuisance to be abated. Public. Hearing The Clerk announced that this -was the time and place R-76-12 set for the public hearing, continued from the meet - McClellan ing of February 2, 1976, for Rezone Petition R-76-12, Rollo McClellan, 2424 Windward Lane, Newport -Beach, for permission to rezone property located east of Sundance Drive, Newport Beach, and north of 19th Street, Costa Mesa, from Ml to R1. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The applicant was present and spoke in support of the request. Additional comments in support of the request were heard from John Moran, 971 Arbor Street, representing Mesa West Homeowners Association, and Eric Welton, 2845 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa,. -raised several -points which he felt should be considered by the Council prior to rezoning this property. Mr. Dolan was assured that hispoints were well taken and would be considered as development of this property progresses. There being no other speakers, the Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of .the law, and Ordinance 76-14 Ordinance 76-14, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY First Reading COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE'GENERAL,AREA NORTH OF NINETEENTH STREET, WEST OF REPUBLIC -AVENUE, FROM M1 TO Rl, was given first reading and passed to second reading -by the following roll call..vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-76-11 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Peti- Erickson tion R-76-11; Robert E. Erickson, 20872 Sea Mist Lane, Huntington Beach, for permission to rezone - property -located at 811 Victoria.Street.from AP to Cl -CP. A Negative Declaration of Environmental. Impact has been filed. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. One communication in support of the request has been received from R. D. Taylor, M.D., 2139 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. There being no speakers, the Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman n 11 1'`73 ZE-76-10 The Director of Planning presented an applicaton Laborde for Zone Exception ZE-76-10, Coultas Laborde, 264 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, for a variance to legalize a four -foot, six-inch encroachment into the Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and Ordinance Ordinance.76-15 76-15, being AN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE First Reading CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE GENERAL VICINITY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PLACENTIA.AVENUE AND VICTORIA.STREET., FROM AP TO Cl -CP, was given first reading and passed to second .reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley ZE-76-05 The Director of Planning presented an application Eberle for Zone Exception ZE-76-05, W. Jake Eberle, 207 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, for a variance to allow an eight percent densitydeviation in construction of a triplex (one unit per 2,775 square feet) in an R2 zone, located at 188 22nd Street. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions with the exception of Condition No. 5 concerning fire hydrant installation. During the discussion which followed, Councilwoman Hertzog indicated that.it was her understanding that the Water Department would be upgrading their facilities in this area within the next five years and the applicant could most probably come to an amicable agreement with the Water Department in regard to this condition. A motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Vice Mayor Hammett, to approve the application subject to conditions with deletion of Condition No. 5, failed to carry., Council Members Raciti and Hertzog voting no. On motion by Council- woman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to all conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-09 The Director of Planning presented an application Thrifty Oil for Zone Exception ZE-76-09, Thrifty Oil Company, Company 8050 East Florence Avenue,. Downey, for a Conditional Use Permit to remodel an existing service station canopy, remove an existing building, and add a cashier's booth, in a C2 zone located at 751 Baker Street. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended.approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The Planning Director requested an amendment to the conditions providing for an extension of the landscape planter along the Baker Street frontage over to the.driveway approach. Elden Disert, representing the applicant, was present and agreed to the conditions as amended. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and amended by the Council. ZE-76-10 The Director of Planning presented an applicaton Laborde for Zone Exception ZE-76-10, Coultas Laborde, 264 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, for a variance to legalize a four -foot, six-inch encroachment into the required -,five-foot side setback anda ten -foot encroachment into the required ten -foot., six-inch rear setback for an existing attached .enclosed patio, in an R2 zone, located at that address. An.Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has.been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and.'carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was'' accepted as meeting the requirements of .the law, and the appli- cation approved.subject to conditions as -recommended by the Planning Commission. 1 ZE-76-11 The Director of Planning presented an'application Powers for Zone Exception ZE-76-11, Gordon Powers, 4313 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 28,000 square foot industrial building, and to allow an existing residence and garage to remain on the property, in an Ml zone, located at 970 West 16th Street. A Negative Declaration of Environmental: Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval for -a maximum of four..years subject to conditions. No communications have been received. Gordon Powers, 1545 Crestview, Seal,Beach, was present and agreed to the conditions with.the exception of Condition No..19 concerning fire hydrant installation. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law., and the application approved for a maximum of four years subject to all conditions as.recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-14 The Director of Planning presented an application Reilly for Zone Exception ZE-76-14, Thomas Reilly, 230 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit for a light automotive repair and lubrica- tion business in an MG zone, located at 711 West 17th Street, Suite A8. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to condi- tions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted.as.meeting the requirements, of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Oral Ted Bologh, 2193 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, Communications requested the City's attention to a hazardous condition on Wilson Street west of Placentia Avenue. Darrilyn Oliver conveyed a request of the Wood Family that contributions in memory of Irene Wood may be sent -to the First Baptist Church, Claremont, Missouri. Verlyn Marth addressed the Council in regard to Costa Mesa's freeway interest. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Mr. Marth was permitted to continue beyond the five-minute limitation. Mr. L Marth continued to express his suggestions for the improvement of Newport Boulevard. Councilmanic Vice Mayor Hammett introduced his daughther-and son - Comments in-law who have just returned from a three=month stay in New Zealand. Adjournment The Vice Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Maya or of the City of CostMesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa 1