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Minutes 1959MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS February 16, 1959 A special meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was to order at 7.30 P. M. in the City Hall by Chairman John called Beekman Commissioners present. Van Klaveren, Wright, Bordner, Beekman, and Wicker Commissioners absent: Ferreira, and Slegers Commission officers present Assistant Secretary Wesenberg SILVA USE VARIANCE REQUEST The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time for the continuation of the hearing on the use variance request of Anthony Silva, UV -125, requesting permission for erection of a single-family dwelling and garage in the A-2 Agricultural district with less than the required side yard and front yard Mr Silva was present to answer questions as posed by the Planning Commission Mr Van Dyke was also present and answered questions asked of him by the Commission. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Commission 125 be granted foot side yard ADJOURNMENT There being no at 8.12 P. M.. recommended to the City Council that Use Variance with the condition that there be an eighteen (18) on the east side of the proposed dwelling further business, the meeting was duly adjourned Burton We se , I •�1�!r�$�S�-8 �1 Secreta ;� `� February 16, 1959 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS February 5, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P M in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present: John Beekman, A Van Klaveren, Mark Wright, C L Wicker, and H Slegers Commissioners absent. Frank Ferreira and Kenneth Bordner Commission officers present• Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, Secretary Neff, and Commission Counsel Rodger Howell The minutes of the meeting of December 3, 1958, were read by the Assistant Secretary and were duly approved as read NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER Planning Chairman John Beekman introduced the new Planning Com- missioner, Mr Hubert Slegers, to the rest of the Planning Commis- sion and other persons present GARCIA VARIANCE The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on the application of Mr. A. G. Garcia for Use Variance No. 124, to permit the addition of a truck loading shelter onto the existing fertilizer processing plant building in accordance with the plot plan attached to the appli- cation. Mr Garcia was present to speak on behalf of his variance application A Miss Stella Siegfried, living in Borrego Springs California, and having property adjacent to Mr. Garcia's property, wrote a card indicating a disapproval of the requested variance Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended the granting of said use variance according to the application SILVA VARIANCE The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as advertised by posting for public hearing on Use Variance -1- February 5, 1959 Application No. 125 of Mr. Anthony Silva, Jr and Lois if Silva, requesting permission to erect a single-family dwelling and garage in the A-2 Agricultural district for occupancy by an agricultural employee, said dwelling to have less than the re- quired side yard and front yard, in accordance with the application and accompanying plot plan The City Planning Director, °ir. Neff, indicated that the four -foot (4') side yard requested was too small Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Com- missioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commission ordered Mr Silva's use variance application request to be continued until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission and requested that the Assistant Secretary try to have Mr Silva present at the next Planning Commission meeting to answer questions C-2 ZONE CHANGE REQUEST The Assistant Secretary announced that this was the time and place as advertised by posting for public hearing before the City of Cypress Planning Commission on a zone change request, No 2, Robert D Moore, Jr , applicant, to permit reclassification of a ten -acre (10) portion of vacant property on the Northwest corner of Ball and Holder streets in an A-2 Agricultural district to C-2 Commercial Mr Gray, agent for Mr Moore spoke to the Commission regarding the proposed use of this property for a shopping center Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of this permit with the condition that there be a 30 -foot B-1 strip on the West and North sides of said property Mr. Job Denni appeared before the Commission, asking about fencing of this area ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Commission meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting Adjournment time -2- February 5, 1959 8.30 P M February 5, 1959 -3- Burton Wesenberg, Ass't Sec MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS March 5, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 P M in the Cypress City Hall by Acting Chair- man Mark Wright Commissioners present A Van Klaveren, Mark Wright, H Slegers, Frank Ferreira and Kenneth Bordner Commissioners absent• C L Wicker and John Beekman Commission Officers present Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, Secretary Neff and Commission Deputy Counsel Bill Harmon The minutes of the meeting of February 5, 1959, were read by the Assistant Secretary and were duly approved as read The minutes of the Commission meeting of February 16, 1959, were read by the Assistant Secretary and were duly approved as read SAM ROSEv USE VARIANCE The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as published and posted for public hearing on Use Variance request UV -127 by applicant Samuel S Rosen to permit the location of an existing dwelling trailer in the C-1 zone On motion of Com- missioner Bordner seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unani- mously carried, the Planning Commission recommended that Use Variance No 127 be granted on a five year basis BERGERON USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as posted and advertised for public hearing on Use Variance Ap- plication No UV -126 of Mr Elmer L Bergeron for the erection of corrals and necessary structures for the stabling of thorough- bred horses on a piece of property located in an R-4 zone A group of citizens present submitted to the Planning Commission two petitions containing a large number of names of property owners living on Karen, Newman, and Walker Streets in the general vicinity of the proposed stabling area There were approximately 26 parcels of land. represented All of the petitioners were protesting the location of the proposed stable -1- March 5, 1959 A Mr. Kelly,living on Karen Street,rose in the audience and stated that one of the reasons there were so many people against the stabling of thoroughbreds in the vicinity, was due to the fact that they would be a possible drain on the limited resources of the neighborhood water company. Mr. Coker, who is the prospective owner of the property in question, rose in the audience and stated that he intended to drill a well on the property for the supplying of water. Mr. James Leveline of Newman Street stated that to stable horses in a residential neighborhood is a definite hazard to children living in the area, and he stated that the City should guard its R-4 zones. A Mr Harold Quillen, representing a Mrs. Hethrington, property owner in the immediate area, stated that he was speaking for his client who was definitely against the pro- posed Use Variance Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren, and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommeded to the Council denial of Use Variance 126. ACTIONS OF CITY COUNCIL The Assistant Secretary gave the Planning Commission the final actions of the City Council in regard to Use Variance requests as they occurred at the last two council meetings. IN QU IAY A private citizen, Mr Harold Stepp, was present and asked the Commission if it would be possible for him to erect a duplex on his property on Newman Street The Planning Commission agreed that such was possible. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Plan- ning Commission was adjourned at 8 15 P M until the next regular meeting. March 5, 1959 -2- C�. Np tsurton Wesenberg; ec MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS April 2, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P M in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present- A Van Klaveren, Mark Wright, H Slegers, Frank Ferreira, and John Beekman Commissioners absent Kenneth Bordner and C L Wicker Commission officers present Secretary Neff,, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and L-ommission Counsel Rodger Howell The minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1959, were read by the Assistant Secretary and were then duly approved as read REPORT ON COUNCIL ACTIONS The Assistant Secretary informed the Planning Commission of the action taken by the City Council at its last regular meeting, re- garding matters which had been acted upon by the Commission PROPOSED MILLARD ANNEXATION The boundaries of the proposed Millard Annexation on Holder Street, south of Lincoln Avenue, were explained by the Assistant Secretary and a lengthy discussion ensued Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that they proceed with the proposed Millard Annexation and that they also take under advisement the possibility of extending the annexation or other annexations to include all of the property north and south of said Millard Annexation on the west side of Holder Street NEW COUNTY ZONE CHANGES The Assistant Secretary and the Planning Commission Counsel ex- plained to the Commission_ the proposed new zone changes now being considered by the County of Orange in that area to the north of the City boundaries The Planning Commission instructed the Assistant Secretary and the Secretary to make a survey of these proposed zone changes and to report back on their recommendations -1- April 2, 1959 and conclusions at the next regular Commission meeting The Planning Commission also instructed the Assistant Secretary to write a letter to the County Planning Commission, informing them that the Cypress Commission is now taking this matter under deliberation and that they request until the middle of May for sufficient time to make a complete study and recommendations as to the proposed new zoning ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting Adjournment time 8 30 P M Nat H Neff, Seer ►a Burton Wesenberg, Assistant ec -2- April 2, 1959 A special joint sess at 7.30 of Beekman. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IN JOINT SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS April 28, 1959 meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission, meeting in ion with the Cypress City Council, was called to order clock P M. in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Commissioners present• Commissioners absent. City Councilmen present• City Councilmen absent* J A Beekman, F. Ferreira, C L Wicker, M. L. Wright and A Van Klaveren K. B Bordner and H. J. Slegers A E Arnold, W J Arrowood, T. A. Baroldi, M G McCarney and J. Van Dyke None Commission officers present. Secretary Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg and Commission Counsel Rodger Howell Chairman Beekman stated that, since this was a special meeting called for a specific purpose, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting would be waived. Chairman Beekman stated that the first order of business was the consideration of the proposed zoning changes in the unincorporated area north of the City of Cypress. The Assistant Secretary presented for study Sectional Maps 8-4-11 and 9-4-11 and explained the Planning Director's recommendations for these areas. The proposed new zoning restrictions were then discussed. It was moved by Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the Orange County Planning Commission that the territory on Map 8-4-11 which is proposed to be zoned A -R be retained as A-1 as it is presently designated. It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that the City concurs with -1- April 28, 1959 Planning Director Neff's recommendation of A -2-D zoning for that portion of Map 8-4-11 which is between Lincoln and Crescent and Sumner Place and Moody, which is the new zoning proposed by the Orange County Planning Commission. Excepted was the Bakker Dairy property which is recommended to be retained as A-1 It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, to concur with the Orange County Planning Commission's recommendation for a C-2 zoning on a 300 -foot deep strip on the North side of Lincoln Avenue from Sumner Place to Moody Street. It was moved by Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that on Map 9-4-11, the area north of Crescent, bounded by the Cities of Dairyland and Buena Park, be zoned R -2-D, as recommended by Planning Director Neff. It was moved by Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that the area on Map 9-4-11 between the Dairyland boundary and Watson Street and Crescent and De Long be zoned .3-2-D, as recommended by Planning Director Neff. Councilman Arnold moved that this area be reconsidered because of the single-family dwellings along De Long Street Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright, because he wanted to discuss the subject further. Said motion to reconsider this area was unanimously carried. Councilman Arnold moved that the area between Crescent and De Long and Dairyland and Watson be zoned A-1. This motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Arrowood moved that the Cypress Park be zoned R -2-D and that the area already in residential use along De Long Street be zoned R-1. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright and unani- mously carried. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, to concur with the recommendation that the -2- April 28, 1959 R-4 zone be changed to A-1 and R -2-D as proposed by the Orange County Planning Commission on Map 9-4-11 It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren, that the area north and east of the Pacific Electric tracks on both sides of Walker Street remain C-2 and M-1, as presently zoned. Following considerable discussion, Commissioner Wright with- drew his motion, with permission of the second Commissioner Wright then moved recommendation be made to the Orange County Planning Commission that the area presently zoned C-2 east and west of Walker Street north of the boundary line of the City of Cypress be retained C-2. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Baroldi carried and unanimously', that the City concurs with the Orange County Plan- ning Commission's proposed changes to R-1 and R-3 in the area remain- ing west of Walker and north of the Pacific Electric tracks. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that the City concurs in the C-2 zoning for the area north of Lincoln and west of the City of Cypress and bordered on the east by Buena Park. Councilman McCarney moved, seconded by Councilman Arrowood and unani- mously carried, that, in the area east of Electric Street and north of Lincoln, the present zoning of C-2 and M-1 be retained. Councilman Arrowood moved, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, that the zoning on the area between Watson and Electric Streets, north of Lincoln Avenue to the railroad tracks remain C-2 and M-1 as presently zoned. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Councilman Arrowood and unani- mously carried, that the area immediately west of Watson Street north to the railroad tracks be retained as presently zoned: C-2 frontage on Lincoln and M-1 north to the tracks. In the remainder of the area west of Watson to Moody Street between Lincoln and the -3- April 28 , 1959 railroad tracks, it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, that the City concurs with the Orange County Planning Commission's recommendation of C-1 along Lincoln for a depth of 400 feet, C-2 for the next 400 -foot depth and the remainder of the area north to the tracks M-1. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be brought up before the meeting, upon motion of Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Baroldi and unanimously carried, the joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9 00 o'clock P M -4- April 28, 1959 W))1Q/ Nat r'f Secretary Burton Wesenberg, Asst. pec. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS May 7, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 P. M in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present A. Van Klaveren, Mark Wright, Frank Ferreira, Kenneth Bordner, C. L Wicker, and John Beekman Commissioners absent H. Slegers Commission Officers present' Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, Secretary Neff, and Commission Counsel Rodger Howell The reading of the minutes of the previous two Commission meetings were dispensed with until the next regular Commission meeting VAN LEEUWEN USE VARIANCE REQUEST The Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that this was the time as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No. 128 by Jacob Van Leeuwen, Jr to permit the addition of one 30 cow row of new stanchions on to the west side of the existing milking barn in an R-4 zone The Planning Director recommended that this variance be granted. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended that UV -128 be granted. GOURLEY USE VARIANCE REQUEST The Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that this was the time as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No 132 by Dr. L. H Glaser and Mr. Cavell N Gourley to permit the erection of 100 -ton concrete ready -mix batch plant in the M-1 zone In reply to questioning, Mr Gourley stated that the sign advertising the business, as indicated on the application, was purely temporary and would be replaced at a later date with a permanent sign Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended that Use Variance Application No. UV -132 be granted with the following conditions* May 7, 1959 -1- 1. That the owner agree to dedicate to the City of Cypress for street improvement purposes, an area 60 feet from the centerline of Miller Street and the full width of property as indicated on plot plan. 2. The Planning Commission recommends that an encroachment permit be given for sign advertising this business to be located 60 feet from the centerline of Miller Street and an encroachment permit for the existing dwelling to be used as an office at its present location until such time as Miller Street is widened 3. That aforementioned sign, advertising the business, be constructed according to County regulations 4. That a bond, guaranteeing construction of concrete curb and gutter the entire length of property at the time of street widening, be posted with the City of Cypress 5. That a hard -surface paving be placed from proposed batch plant up to, and connecting with the existing pavement of Miller Street. BOSTON USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No UV -129 of Mr, and Mrs, Mason A. and Florence E. Boston to permit the erection of two apartment houses containing a total of twelve units and car port in the C-2 District Due to the fact that the City Engineer was not positive regarding the set back on Lincoln Avenue that should be required, upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, this Use Variance application was to be held over until the next regular Planning Commission meeting. LOURENCO VARIANCE The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No. UV -133 by Joseph F Lourenco to permit the erection of a single family dwelling in -2- May 7, 1959 the Iii -1 zone with less than the required building site Upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of UV -133 with the condition. that a paved driveway be placed between the proposed dwelling and the existing pavement of Orange Avenue. At this point, Chairman Beekman was excused to attend to other business, and Commissioner Wright took the Chair as Acting Chairman. LINDEBOOM USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as advertised and posted for public hearing on Use Variance applica- tion No. UV -130 of Eize Lindeboom to permit the erection of a cash- and-carry drive-in retail milk sales store and milk bottling and processing plant in the A-2 zone Upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of the Lindeboom variance with the following conditions 1. That the proposed milk store building as indicated on the plot plan be placed a minimum of 115 feet from the center- line of Miller Street. 2. That applicant agree to dedicate, for street purposes, to the City of Cypress 60 feet from the centerline of Miller Street. 3. That applicant post a bond with the City of Cypress guaranteeing of construction/concrete curb and gutter at the time of street widening, immediately in front of milk store and processing building. The amount of said bond to be in accordance with the stipulation of the City Engineer, City of Cypress 4 That the sales island, or milk store, be located a minimum of 35 feet north of the present flood control channel right- of-way. ight- of-way. - -3 J May 7, 1959 JOHN LEAL USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place for Public Hearing as advertised/on Use Variance application No UV -131 by John Leal to permit the erection of a cash and carry milk sales and milk processing building in the A-2 zone Upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of Use Variance No. 131 with the following conditions• 1. That three half circle concrete driveways connecting with the existing pavement on Ball Road be constructed (two drives in the rear of the sales box structure and one in front of said structure) 2. That applicant post a bond to the City of Cypress guarantee- ing construction of concrete curb and gutter in front of said sales and processing buildings at such time as Ball Road is widened. 3 That applicant dedicate to the City of Cypress for street purposes, 50 feet from the centerline of Ball Road VAN HUNNICK USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stateu tnat this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No UV -134 by applicants Garrett and Ann Van Hunnick to permit the establishment of a drive-in retail milk sales store (cash and carry) in the M-1 zone. Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commission re- commended granting of Use Variance No 134 with the following condi- tions 1. That applicant post a bond to the City of Cypress in an amount stipulated by the City Engineer, guaranteeing con- struction of concrete curb and gutter in front of milk sales store at the time of the street widening. -4- May 7, 1959 2. That applicant agree to dedicate to the City of Cypress 60 feet from the centerline of Miller Street. 3 That applicant pave the existing driveway to the existing pavement on Miller Street 4 That this Use Variance permit is granted temporarily, until such time as Miller Street is widened to its maximum width. LIi�COLN AVENUE ANNEXATION REQUEST The Assistant Secretary stated that a number of property owners in County territory on the north side of Lincoln Avenue and immediately east of the present City boundary, had petitioned the City of Cypress for annexation Upon motion of Commissioner Botdner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and carried by a vote of two Noes and three Ayes, (Commissioner Wicker and Commissioner Ferreira dissenting), the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that this area be annexed to the City of Cypress. COUNTY USE VARIANCE The Assistant Secretary presented an application for a Use Variance permit submitted by the Orange County Planning Commission to the Cypress Planning Commission for the latter's comments and recommenda- tions The Use Variance permit in question was for the establishment of a business for the storing and sorting of cullets (salvage glass) in an existing warehouse in the M-1 light industrial zone, on the west side of Watson Street south of the Pacific Electric right-of-way and north of Lincoln Avenue, in County territory, applicant Sallee Enterprises. Upon motion of Commissioner Van. Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Com- mission requested the Assistant Secretary to write a letter to the Orange County Planning Commission stating that it was the feeling of this Commission that it would not be a desirable industrial endeavor to be placed in such a central location in the middle of Cypress -5- May 7, 1959 PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ORDINANCE The City Attorney explained to the Planning Commission that he had prepared a proposed ordinance for the City regulating such things as curbs and gutters, paving of streets, dedication of right-of-way, etc., by those developing property in the City of Cypress. The City Attorney polled the various Commission members as to their personal opinions as to this proposed regulatory ordinance. Commissioner Van Klaveren - opposed only to that section of the proposed ordinance making it mandatory that a person or company constructing improvements would be required to pave from the existing pavement to the established Master Plan of Highways' curb line. Commissioner Wicker - concurred with Commissioner Van Klaveren's feelings. Commissioner Bordner - agreed with all aspects of the proposed ordinance Commissioner Ferreira - was against the paving stipulation only. Commissioner Wright - opposed the paving regulation only ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting. -6- May 7, 1959 Burton Wesenberg, Asst. Se MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS June 4, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 P. M. in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present A. Van Klaveren, Mark Wright, H Slegers, Frank Ferreira, John Beekman, Kenneth Bordner, and C. L. Wicker Commissioners absent None Commission officers present* Secretary Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Assistant Commission Counsel Bill Harmon MINUTES The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of Apri1,28, 159, were dispensed with for the time being, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried The Assistant Secretary read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 2, 1959, which were duly approved as read The Assistant Secretary read the Planning Commission minutes of the meeting of May 7, 1959, which were also duly approved as read HUDSON USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Planning Commission Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No UV -135, applicant Harold V Hudson Said application to permit the location of a single family frame and stucco dwelling and de- tached garage (to be moved in) in the A-2 zone with less than the required building site and less than the required front yard and side yard Mr Neff stated that he thought there was a definite possibility this would be a good place for a zone change rather than a use variance, due to the fact that there are a number of dwellings in the area The contractor representing Mr. Hudson said that there had been an error in the legal description of the property as it went through escrow some time back, but that this error had now been cor- rected. A Mr. James C Stewart, resident on Holder Street, spoke in -1- June 4, 1959 favor of the variance Upon motion of Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended the granting of this variance. CORDEIRO USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for the public hearing on Use Variance application No UV -136, ap- plicant Tony Cordeiro. Application is to permit the erection of four (4) hay barns in the A-2 zone with a five foot (5t) side yard. Mr. Neff, City Engineer and Secretary, gave his recommendation of approval on this variance A Mr. William Parker, spoke as agent for Mr. Cordeiro. Upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Commission re- commended the granting of Use Variance No 136, with the following conditions: 1. That a sturdy, solid wood fence consisting of 2"x 6"boards be constructed on the property line the length of the four hay barns 2. That the driveway, as indicated on the plot plan, leading from the hay barn area to the street be paved to the exist- ing street pavement on Orange Avenue. SOUSA USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for the public hearing on Use Variance application No UV -137 of Mr Joseph P Sousa to permit the expansion of the existing auto- mobile wrecking yard in the A-2 zone to include the remainder of the applicantts property. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, se- conded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried the Planning Commission recommended the granting of UV -137 with the following conditions. 1 That applicant dedicate the remainder of his property 40 feet (40t) from the centerline of Orange Avenue, not heretofore granted or dedicated, to the City of Cypress along the entire frontage on Orange Avenue. -2- June 4, 1959 2. That applicant construct a new eight foot (8') corrugated iron fence, all metal with metal posts, enclosing the new addition to his yard and that it be maintained in a proper state of repair. 3 That applicant must conform to all conditions of his pre- viously granted variance for an automobile wrecking yard at this location, namely,that there be no burning on the premises, that there be no stock -piling of vehicles or other materials higher than the top of the surrounding fence, that wrecked vehicles are not to be parked out- side of the fenced area BAKER VARIANCE APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No. UV -138 of Mrs. Ruth Baker to permit the establishment of a child care center in accordance with all City, County, and State regulations. The City Engineer gave his approval to this variance. Upon motion of Com- missioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unani- mously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of UV -138 with the condition that applicant comply with all State, County, and local fire and other safety regulations. VESSELS USE VARIANCE APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Use Variance application No UV -139 of the Vessels Land & Development Company to permit the erection of a double-faced neon sign, 19' x 15', on the west side of the entrance to the present golf course and in place of the present sign adver- tising said golf course. The City Engineer recommended approval of this variance. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried the PlE.nning Commission recommended the granting of UV -139 _3_ June 4, 1959 CULLET PLANT The Assistant Secretary stated that no action would be necessary by the Cypress Planning Commission on the request of Sallee Enterprises to establish a glass cullet plant in the County ter- ritory immediately north of the Cypress City limits. The County Planning Commission had already granted this variance. WETZEL ANNEXATION The Assistant Secretary outlined to the Planning Commission the boundaries of the proposed Wetzel Annexation to the City of Cypress The boundaries of which were to be roughly, Lincoln Avenue, Watson Street, the Pacific Electric Railroad, and the present Cypress City limits on the east side Upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, se- conded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Commis- sion recommended that the City Council proceed with the annexation of this described territory. READING OF MINUTES The Assistant Secretary read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 28, 1959, whereupon Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 28, 1959, be approved as read. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned until the next regular meeting Time of adjournment 9 00 P M June 4, 1959 Burton Wesenberg, Asst Seer .tary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS July 2, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P M. in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present Mark Wright, H Slegers, Frank Ferreira, John Beekman, and Kenneth Bordner Commissioners absent A. Van Klaveren and C L Wicker Commission office present• Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, Assistant to the Secretary Ray Mercardp,and Commission Counsel Rodger Howell. MINUTES The Assistant Secretary read the minutes of the Planning Commis- sion meeting of June 4, 1959, which minutes were then duly approved as read MAIONI CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION C-101 The Chairman stated that this was the time as set for public hearing on conditional permit application C-101, by applicant Phillip and Harriet Maioni, to permit the location of a single family frame dwelling in an M-1 zone Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended the granting of conditional permit C-101 with the condition that applicant dedicate to the City of Cypress 40 feet from the centerline of Orange Avenue for street improvement purposes. ZONE CHANGE Commissioner Wright and Commissioner Bordner were appointed by the Chairman to study the possibility of re -zoning that area immediately adjacent to the north side of Orange Avenue and east of Miller Street and to report back to the Commission at a later date SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner -1- July 2, 1959 and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission requested of the City Council permission to join the Southern California Planning Congress if the City Council would authorize the 25 00 fee ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting -2- July 2, 1959 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS August 6, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planring Commission was called to order at 7.30 P M in the Cypress City Hall by Acting Chairman Mark Wright Commissioners present Mark Wright Frank Ferreira, Kenneth Bordner and A Van Klaveren Commissioners absent C L Wicker, H Slegers and J Beekman Commission officers present Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, Secretary Neff and Assistart Counsel to the Commission Harmon MINUTES The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 2 1959, were read by the Assistant Secretary and duly approved as read ORANGE AVENUE REZONING Mr Bordner and Mr Wright reported on their investigation of the possible rezoning of a portion of Orange Avenue East of Miller Street It was their opinion that this section, on the North side of Orange Avenue, should not be rezoned at the present time WRIGHT VARIANCE The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on yard variance application No V-140 by Mark L Wright, applicant, to permit the addition to an existing dwelling in the C-2 zone with a less than required front yard setback Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Comrnissior recommended that this variance be granted SPYESMA ZONE CHANGE The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on Spyksma zone change request No 3 by Charles Spyksma, applicant, to permit the reclassification of a three -acre portion of property at the Northwest corner of -1- August 6, 1959 Juanita Street and Ball Road from A-2 to a C-2 zone classification Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of this request with the condition that the setbacks comply with the Orange County Master Plan of Highways SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS The Assistant Secretary stated that the City Council had authorized the Planning Commission to have membership in the Southern California Planning Congress The Planning Commission now has such membership TRAUTMAN REQUEST A Mr Trautman, who had previously been granted a use variance for a machine shop in the A-2 zone on Welker Street South of Orange Avenue, appeared before the Planning Commission and requested permission to utilize one of his present buildings for a woodworking shop The Commission membe-s felt thc,t it would be much safer for Mr Trautman to apply for a conditional permit for said woodworking shop Thereupon, hr Trautman said that he would think it over and would return later NEW SUBDIVISION CN LINCOLN The Assistant Secretary presented a map of a proposed new apartment subdivision on the North side of Lincoln Avenue South of Pierton and East of the extension of Sumner Place in unincorporated territory After discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission went on record as having no objections to the proposed subdivision C-2 ZONE CHANGE The Assistant Secretary presented a map of a proposed C-2 zone change in the City of Buena Park on the Northeast corner of Los Altos Drive and Lincoln Avenue Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously -2- August 6 1959 carried, the Commission registered no objection to the proposed change ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting -3- August 6 1959 , Nat H Neff Burton Wesenberg, Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS October 1, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 P M. in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A. Van Klaveren, C. L. Wicker, and John Beekman Commissioners absent• H Slegers and Frank Ferreira Commission officers present Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, Assistant to Secretary Neff Ray Mercado, and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES The Assistant Secretary read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 6, 1959, which were duly approved as read. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Commission ordered that reading of the minutes of April 28, 1959, be dispensed with PETER VAN RUITERN CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this is the time and place as advertised for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-104, applicant Peter Van Ruiten, to permit the construction of an 18 -hole pitch and putt golf course, minature golf course, and golf driving range with club house in the C-2 and A-2 zones. Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of conditional permit C-104 with the following conditions 1. That driveways on Lincoln Avenue be constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Division of Highways. 2. That any and all outdoor lighting apparatus be so constructed, directed, and shielded so as not to cast direct beams of light on any adjacent property not owned by the applicant. -1- October 1, 1959 3. That adequate adult supervision be maintained on the premises at all times when opened to the public in order to handle and control the persons on the premises. 4 That a five-foot high, woven wire fence be erected completely surrounding all operations on the property with the exception of that portion facing Lincoln Avenue A Mr. Albert Young, owner of the property immediately to the east of the property in question, arose in the audience and asked certain questions which were answered by the Planning Commission DURON CONDITIONAL PLEMIT APPLIC;ITION The Assistant Secretary stated that this is the time and place as advertised for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-103, applicant Guillermo A. and Petra H. Duron, to permit the erection of a one-story frame stucco, single family dwelling in a C-2 zone with area and yard limits less than those stipulated by City ordinance. A Mr. John Feldholder, agent for the applicant, spoke on behalf of the applicant and explained certain matters re- garding the application Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, se- conded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried the Planning Commission recommended granting of conditional permit C-103 with the following condition That there be a minimum of ten (10) feet between the existing house to the west and the proposed structure, and that there be a minimum five-foot side yard on the west side of the proposed dwelling, and that there be a twenty-five foot six inch (25' 6") front yard set back from the front property line BASTER PLAN OF CITY HIGHWAYS The Planning Commission requested of the City Engineer's staff to send them small maps showing the City Engineer's recommendation for a master plan of highways within the City, and that the matter will be taken under consideration by the Commission at the request of the City Council at the next Planning Commission meeting -2- October 1, 1959 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting Burton Wesenberg, Assistant Secretary October 1, 1959 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS November 5, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P M. in the Cypress City Hall by Acting Chairman Mark Wright. Commissioners present Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A Van Klaveren, C L Wicker, H. Slegers, and Frank Ferreira Commissioner absent John Beekman Commission officers present Secretary Nat Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission minutes of April 28, 1959, were dispensed with. The Assistant Secretary then read the Planning Commission meeting minutes of October 1, 1959, which were duly approved as read. DAMRON ZONE CHANGE The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the zone change application No. 4 of Dr Hilton H Damron to permit the reclassification of an exist- ing A-2 zone to C-2 and R-3 zones The Assistant Secretary stated that a letter had been submitted to the Planning Commission protest- ing the proposed R-3 zoning. The letter was signed by Peter Gorzernan. The Assistant secretary also stated that there had been filed with the Planning Commission, this evening immediately before the Commis- sion meeting, a petition signed by ten (10) persons protesting the R-3 zoning requested by Dr Damron Dr. Damron spoke on his own behalf in favor of the proposed rezoning and answered questions placed to him by the Planning Commission. A Mr. Alvin Meekhoff, 9137 Walker Street, Cypress, rose from the audience and protested ,the proposed zoning. A Mr Carl Trautman, who lives immediately north of the proposed rezoning area, rose from the audience and -1- November 5, 1959 spoke in favox of the zone change. A Mr. Allen Hassler, 9722 Walker Street, spoke in favor of the zone change A Mrs Bernice Brown, who does not reside in the City but owns property across the street from the acreage in question, spoke in favor of the rezoning Secretary to the Planning Commission Mr. Nat Neff stated that the legal description did not coincide properly with the dimensions of the plot plan submitted by the applicant He stated that the discrepancies would have to be resolved before any zone change could be made Certain members of the Planning Commission then spoke either for or against the proposed zone change. Commissioner Van Klaveren spoke against the proposed change. Commissioner Slegers was not in favor of the proposed change Commissioner Bordner spoke in favor of the change Com- missioner Wicker stated that in his opinion he was not for the proposed zone change Mayor Van Dyke rose from the audience and stated that there were certain things that should be kept in mind in considering any zone change. He felt that a sewer assessment district would have to be formed in the area if this zone change were granted Upon motion of Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and carried by a vote of four (4) ayes, one (1) no, and one declining to vote, the Planning Commission recom- mended denial of this application. GONZALES CONDITIONAL PERMIT The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No C-106 of John and Soledad Gonzales Said application was to permit the erection of two stucco frame, single family dwellings (one with attached garage) in the R-4 zone with less than the re- quired area and in addition to two existing dwellings now on the building site A Tor Miller, representing Mr & Mrs Gonzales, spoke on behalf of the applicants and answered Commissioners' questions There was a lengthy discussion on the problem of not -2- November 5, 1959 having sufficient room on the fifteen foot (15') easement now existing as Wicker Drive in order to allow fire trucks and other emergency vehicles to turn off of said Wicker Drive in the event that any of the property owners along this street (undedicated) should erect fences up to the existing fifteen foot easement A Mr. Jackson, representing Mr. Gonzales, also spoke in favor of the issuance of this permit Upon. motion of Commissioner Bordner, se- conded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commis- sion recommended that a decision on this application be held in abeyance for one month pending the applicant's attempt to acquire an easement deed signed by all abutting property owners along Wicker Drive and providing a 30 -foot easement between the Gonzales' property and Walker Street. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Com- mission rescinded the previous motion and recommended that appli- cation No C-106 be granted providing the applicants could procure from the property owners abutting on Wicker Drive, between the Gonzales' property and Walker Street, a 30 -foot dedicated easement for street purposes MILBOURN CONDITIONAL PERMIT The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-105 of Gerald M and Violet M Milbourn to permit the loca- tion of a single story, stucco frame, single family dwelling to be moved onto a building site on Which one dwelling already exists Said building site is located in the A-2 zone. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unani- mously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No C-105 with the condition that applicants dedicate for street purposes forty feet (40') from the centerline of Orange Avenue MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wicker -3- November 5, 1959 and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission established the regulation that henceforth, all applications for either a conditional permit or a use variance involving the moving in of any type of dwelling or structure to be used for habitation must be accompanied by three (3) clear photographs, not less than 4" x 6", showing the front view, a side view, and the rear view of the structure which is proposed to be moved into the City LINCOLN CENTERLINE REPORT The City Engineer reported to the Planning Commission the proposal that in the future, on all applications for conditional permits, use variances, etc , the City shall calculate the south setback on the south side of Lincoln Avenue starting from the State Division of Highways right-of-way line Upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Plan- ning Commission recommended to the City Council that this be accepted as future policy for the City MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS Maps of the proposed new master plan of highways for the City of Cypress were passed out to all Planning Commission members. At the next meeting the Commission will discuss the proposed master plan ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting -4-- November 5, 1959 Nat Neff, Secre f3i .c Vv Burton vesenber Asst S cr g, etary iMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS December 3, 1959 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P. M. in the Cypress City Hall by Acting Chair- man hark Wright. Commissioners present' John Beekman (who came in late), Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A. Van Klavern, C. L. Wicker, and H. Slegers (who came in late) Commissioner absent* Frank Ferreira Commission officers present Secretary Nat Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES The Assistant Secretary read the Planning Commission meeting minutes of November 5, 1959, which were duly approved as read. At this point, 7.45 P. M., Chairman Beekman arrived and took his Chair at the Commission table. Commissionerlegers arrived at 7.50 P. M. and took his place at the Commission table. AFiROW00D-HARTSON SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the sign variance application No. SV -2 of Walter Arrowood and E. W. Hartson to permit the erec- tion of a double faced 120 square foot sign advertising the applicant's business in the C-2 zone A Mr James Whittaker of 6112 E. Lincoln Avenue, rose from the audience and stated that he was in favor of the sign variance. Upon motion of Commis- sioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of sign variance No SV -2. WICKER CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION At this point Commissioner Wicker excused himself from the Com- mission table and joined the audience during the proceedings on his application for a conditional permit. -1- December 3, 1959 Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the conditional permit application No. C-107 of C L Wic:ier to permit the erection of a soft ice cream store in a C-2 zone with a front yard setback of 30 feet from the south right-of-way line of Lincoln Avenue and the erec- tion of a retail poultry store in the C-2 zone with a 30 -foot front yard setback from the south right-of-way line of Lincoln Avenue and no side yard on the east side. A Mr Lattin, owner of the property immediately to the west of Mr. Wicker's property rose from the audience and spoke in favor of granting said condi- tional permit. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of Conditional Permit No C-107 with the following conditions. 1. That a paved area (PMS) for off-street parking be provided 125 feet deep and for the full width of the property fronting along Lincoln Avenue (1321), 2. That the proposed retail poultry store be set back 41 feet from the front property line, 3. That sidewalks and curbs be provided according to State regulations for the full width of the property. CITY HALL SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the sign variance application of Edith D. Gersh to permit the erection of a 2' 10" x 2' double faced sign designating the Cypress City Hall in the R-4 zone. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recom- mended granting of Sign Variance No S-1. MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS DISCUSSION After some discussion Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Com- missioner Bordner, that the proposed Master Plan of Highways for the City of Cypress, as recommended by Secretary Neff, be approved - 2 - December 3, 1959 for recommendation to the City Council Chairman Beekman declared the motion out of order. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright, and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended the extension of Walker Street through to Katella Avenue. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner, and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended that Cerritos Avenue be made into a primary street. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, se- conded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission approved the proposed Master Plan of Highways as modified and recommended to the City Council that said Plan be adopted as the official Master Plan of Arterial Highways for the City of Cypress. MISCELLANEOUS The Assistant Secretary read a letter from a Mr Kermit Haines of Harmony Homes requesting that the Planning Commission have a special meeting to hear their proposed application for a con- ditional permit. Mr. Haines was also present at the meeting and rose from the audience to ask what the Commissions' attitude would be on said proposed conditional permit. Chairman Beekman stated that until a formal application had been received by the Commission no action whatsoever could be taken. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Commissioner Beekman, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting. December 3, 1959 -3- 401. Nat Neff, secreta Burton 1esenberg, Assistant Secretary