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Minutes 1960MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS January 7, 1960 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, Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A. Van Klavern, C L Wicker, Frank Ferreira, and H Slegers Commissioners absent' None Commission officers present. Secretary Nat Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPOPATION REZONE REQUEST PUBLIC HEARING It was stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing in the matter of the zone change and/or variance and/or conditional permit applications of the Standard Develop- ment Corporation to permit the reclassification of the present A-2 heavy agriculture and M-1 manufacturing zones to R-1 and C-2 zones in approximately the area bounded by Bloomfield Avenue on the west, Cerritos on the south, Ball Road on the north, and a few hundred feet east of Walker Street on the east. Chairman Beekman stated that it was the opinion of himself and the majority of the Planning Commission members that this involves So many major decisions and incorporates such a major change that they feel that no decision could be made tonight. The matter should be ad- vertised in the newspapers and another date for a public hearing should be set, devoted entirely to this subject. Mr Robert S. Barnes, attorney for Standard Development Corporation then asked when and where would the hearing be. After some discussion be- tween Chairman Beekman and Nr. Barnes, Chairman Beekman stated for the record that no matter vhcm it involves we are not going to rush this application, even if it takes one, two, or three months to accomplish. -.1- January 7, 1960 Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission continued this hearing to January 15, 1960, at 7 30 P M., in the Cypress Elementary School Auditorium. MINUTES The Assistant Secretary read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 3, 1959. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, the minutes of December 3, 1959, were approved as read SPAAN CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the conditional permit application No. C-109 of Gilbert Spaan to permit the construction of two single family, single story, stucco frame dwellings in the R-4 zone with less than the required building site area A Mr, Mac Smith of Harmony Homes, representative for Mr. Spaan, rose from the audience and submitted an amended plot plan to the Commission. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, that the amended plot plan be made part of the conditional permit application and be substituted for the original plot plan. Upon motion of Com- missioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No C-109 as amended, with the condition that a twelve -foot concrete driveway be constructed for the garage of the front dwelling. BOSTON CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the conditional permit application No. C-110 of Mason A. and Florence E Boston to permit the construction of a trailer park for dwelling trailers in the C-2 and A-2 zones. Said park is to have 51 trailer sites, each with sewer, water, electricity, and gas connections Sewage is to be disposed of by septic tanks. Streets will be black -topped as well as all automobile parking sites, and there will be a minimum of two automobile parking sites for each trailer site. City Engineer Neff stated that said trailer park January 7, 1960 -2- would have to conform, in the way of sanitation and lot size, to the Orange County Trailer Park Ordinance, which has been adopted by the City of Cypress. A Mr Young, owner of 10 acres immediately adjacent to the west of the applicants' property, spoke in favor of the trailer park After study by the Planning Commission, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission continued this hearing until the next regular meeting in order that applicants may submit a revised plot plan and a report from the County Health Department. EXTENSION OF WICKEK DRIVE City Engineer Neff reported on the possible extension of Wicker Drive and the drainage problem in that area. After some discus- sion, upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission reported to the City Council that they see no immediate need for study on this problem since there is no major development known to the Commission that would justify it and it would be too expensive. DECREASE IN FRONT YARD SETBACKS Chairman Beekman appointed City Engineer Neff and Commissioner Wright on a committee to study the question of a decrease in front yard setbacks for all C-2 zones. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Plan- ning Commission adopted Resolution No. 7, requesting that the City Council adopt the subdivision ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned until January 15, 1960, at 7 30 P. M. in the Cypress Elementary School Auditorium. Adjournment time 9 00 P. M. -3- January 7, 1960 /s/ Nat Neff Nat Neff, Secretary Burton Wesenberg, Asst. Se etary RECORD OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION January 15, 1960 At approximately 7.30 P M , at the Cypress Elementary School huditorium, the Assistant Secretary to the Planning Commission stated that the public hearing on the zone change application of the Standard Development Corporation, scheduled to be heard at this time and place before the Cypress Planning Commission, would not be heard and would be hereby continued until the next regular Planning Commission meeting, February 4, 1960 There being no members of the Planning Commission present this public hearing is hereby continued until 7.30 P. M., in the Cypress Elementary School Auditorium, February 4, 1960 The Standard Development Corporation by written communication had specifically requested that this public hearing be continued until the afore- mentioned fore-mentioned date -�- January 15, 1960 Submitted by Burton Wesenberg, Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS February 4, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P M in the Cypress Elementary School Audit- orium by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present J Beekman, M Wright K Bordner, A Van Klaveren C L Wicker and F Ferreira Commissioners absent H Slegers Commission officers present Secretary Nat Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES It was duly ordered that the reading of the minutes of the last meeting of January 7, 1960 be deferred until the next regular meeting STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORP REZONING REQUEST PUBLIC HEARING It was stated that this was the time and place as noticed for the continued public hearing in the matter of a zone change and/or variance and/or conditional permit application of the Standard Development Corporation to permit the reclassification of the present A-2 heavy agriculture and A-1 manufacturing zones to a-1 and C-2 zones in approximately the area bounded by Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, Ball noad and Walker Street Since there was no one present to represent the Standard Development Corporation, the Planning Commission Chairman and the Counsel to the Planning ission stated that they had been contacted by the attorneys for the applicant who had requested that this public hearing be continued until April Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission ordered the public hearing on the Standard Development corporation request hereby continued until the re- gular Planning Commission meeting in April 1960 -1-- February 4, 19o0 BOSTON CONDITIONAL PERMIT The Planning Commission Chairman stated that this was the time and place for the continued hearing on the conditional permit application of Mr and Mrs Mason Boston, conditional permit request No C-110. At this time, Mrs Boston submitted a new plot plan to accompany her application for construction of a trailer park for dwelling trailers in the C-2 and A-2 zones Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried the Commission accepted the duly filed plot plan by Mrs Boston as a substitute for the originally filed plot plan After considerable discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner seconded by Commissioner Wright and unani- mously carried, the Commission recommended granting of application No C-110 with the following conditions 1 That the entire property to be utilized for the aforementioned trailer park as indicated on the plot plan be surrounded by a five-foot masonry block wall, with the exception that between the two entrance driveways a four -foot masonry block wall be constructed, 2 That grass shrubbery and proper landscaping, similar to that shown on the plot plan, be accomplished throughout the area of the trailer park 3 That the westerly entrance driveway be curved toward the east in a manner similar to that shown on the plot plan for the easterly entrance driveway A=tROWOOD CONDITIONAL PERMIT The rlanning Commission Chairman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the application for conditional permit, No C-113, by Walter J Arrowood to permit the location of a mobile home in the C-2 zone Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting February 4, 1960 -2- of Conditional Permit C-113 for a three-year period Prior to the vote by the Planning Commission, a Mr James Duncan rose from the audience and objected to a more than one-year time limit Planning Commissioner Bordner wondered if the Planning Commission was setting a precedent by allowing a mobile home in a C-2 zone DeSUTTER CONDITIONAL PERiIT The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No C-112 of Antoine F DeSutter to permit the establishment of a hay sales and trucking yard in the A-2 zone Upon motion of Com- missioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unani- mously carried, application No C-112 was recommended to be granted with the condition that the truck entrance driveway be a 20 -foot paved drive WICKER. CONDITIONAL PERMIT The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on application for conditional permit No C -114 - by C L nicker to permit the erection of an ice cream store and retail poultry store in the C-2 zone with less than the required front and side yards file Assistant Secretary stated that, due to the fact that Mr Wicker desired to have changes made in his application from that which was originally granted under C-107, this new application had been made However due to an error which was not known to the City Manager's office until it was too late to correct it, the posting for the public hearing scheduled for this time was in the wrong location Therefore it will be necessary for the Planning Commission to establish a new hearing date. Mr Wicker then removed himself from the Planring C.ommission table and, from the audience, asked the Planning Commission if it were possible for this permit to be heard tonight It was then decided, with the aid of legal counsel, that this could not be - -3 J February 4, 1960 done Upon motion of Commissioner Wright seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, (Commissioner Wicker not voting) the Commission set 11 00 A M , Saturday, February 13, as the new hearing date for the Wicker conditional permit request C-114 The Assistant Secretary asked if the Secretary could post the Wicker property for the new hearing and Secretary Neff stated that he could Commissioner Wicker once again took his seat with the Planning Commission MEEKHOF CONDITIONAL PERMIT The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as advertised for public hearing on conditional permit application No C-111 of Calvin J Meekhof to permit construction of an addition to an existing poultry lay house in the A-2 zone with less than the required rear yard and side yard After considerable discussion in which i:r Duncan rose from the audience and stated that he was definitely against the issuance of this permit because of fly problems, etc , and in which a Mr Haseler also objected to the permit The Planning Commission upon motion of Commissioner Wright seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and carried by a vote of five Ayes and one No (Commissioner `E`ordner dissenting) the Planning Commission recommended granting of said permit with the condition that a six-foot solid board fence be constructed along the north property line from the front line of the existing garage to the rear property line Said fence to be painted and maintained in good condition at all times REZONING, DE POLTER & WETZEL ANNEXATIONS The Assistant Secretary stated that the De t'olter and Wetzel Annexations had been brought into the City as A-2 zones auto- matically under an ordinance of the City of Cypress and that certain landowners within these annexations had requested that the City rezone them to commercial Chairman Beekman stated that February 4 1960 -4- tris is a matter which should be studied by the City's land use survey soon to be made STREET NAMING COMMITTEE LETTER The Assistant Secretary read a letter from the Orange Count Street Naming Lommittee requesting the Cypress Planning Commission to endorse the recommendation of the Committee that Lincolr Avenue be renamed Carson Avenue throughout Orange County The Planning Commission, after discussion, requested the Assistant Secretary to send a letter to the Orange County Street Naming Committee stating that the Commission was in favor of uniform street name and number for Carson Avenue and would like to meet with Anaheim and Buena Park in order to arrive at one name agreeable to all The Plan- ning Commission requested that such a meeting be arranged if at all possible CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT LETTER The Assistant Secretary read a letter received from the Cypress School District requesting that the Planring Commission inform the District of all filed development requests within the City of Cypress The letter also stated that they were hereby filing with the Cypress Planning Commission their new masterplan and survey for the School District's future development The maps and survej information were presented to the Planning Commission by the Assistant Secretary The Commission_ instructed the Assis- tant Secretary to trarsmit a letter to the School District in reply to the letter read LAND USE SURVEY The Assistant Secretary then read a motion of the Cypress City Council, made by Councilman Arrowood, requesting that the City immediately authorize an official land use survey of the City of Cypress The Planning Commission then indicated their approval of this project by the Cypress Council -5- February 4 1960 ADJOURNNMENT Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission meeting was duly adjourned until 11.00 A M , Saturday February 13, 1960 in the Cypress City Hall /s/ Nat Neff Nat Neff, Secretary Burton Wesenberg, Asst ecretary -6- February 4, 1960 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COAMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS February 17 19t0 An adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 11 00 o'clock A M. in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present J Beekman, M Wright, A Van Klaveren, C L. Wicker, and H Slegers Commissioners absent F Ferreira and K Bordner Commission officers present Assistant Secretary Wesenberg C L NICKER CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO C-114 The Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No C-114, applicant C L Wicker, for the establish- ment of a soft ice cream store and a C-2 zone with less than the required this point Mr Wicker took a seat in siderable discussion, upon motion of seconded by Commissioner Slegers and retail poultry store in the front and side yards At the audience After con - Commissioner Wright, unanimously carried, the Commission recommended the granting of Conditional Permit No C-114 with the condition that septic tank stub -outs and sewage lateral connections be placed in accordance with City and County spec- ifications. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Wright, seconded by Commissioner carried, the Planning Commission next regular meeting. upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously meeting was adjourned until the Eurton Weseneg, ss .aecreTary :February 13, 1960 MINUTES OF £HE MEETING OF TriE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS March 3, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 P. M in the Cypress Elementary School Auditorium, by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present John Beekman, Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A. Van Klaveren, C L. Wicker and H Slegers (who came in late) Commissioners absent F Ferreira Commission officers present* Secretary Nat Neff, Assistant Secretary Burton Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES The Assistant Secretary read the Planning Commission minutes of January 7, 1960, whereupon the minutes of said meeting were approved as read The Assistant Secretary read the minutes of the meeting of February 4, 1960, whereupon the minutes of said meeting were duly approved as read MARK WRIGHT SIGN VARIAi' CE The Planning Commission Chairman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on sign variance application number SV -3, applicant Mark L. Wright. The Chairman stated that this was a permit requesting authorization to erect a double faced sign in the front yard advertising the applicant's business on the premises Commissioner Wright left the commission table and removed himself to the audience The City Engineer, Nat Neff, reported that he had no objections or comments to make on the application Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner :ticker and unanimously carried, Sign Variance SV -3 was recommended to be granted and passed on to the City Council for farther action. Commissioner Wright again took his place at the commission table COiN'DITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION OF CLARENCE DAVIS Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed Por public hearing on Conditional Permit Application No. 0-116, applicant Clarence 1 Davis, to permit the erection of a wood frame stucco building for a retail bakery in a A-2 zone with less than the -1- March 3, 1960 required side and front yards. The City Engineer reported that the County has a new set of set back regulations After discission, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of Conditional Permit ho. C-116, with the understancing that all building code requirernerts be met. USE VARIANCE NO 143 RENEWAL, E L. McWILLIAMS The Chakman of the Commission stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on UV -143, an extension of time on Use VariE.nce-108 authorizing in the A-4 zone. The original permit was granted the zone of this particular area had been changed application to permit a dwelling trailer in a M-1 zone, but since the granting of Use Variance 108. The City Engineer reported no objections to the extension of time on this variance. Upon motl.on of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Thicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended the granting of a three ,year extension of time for the present location of dwelling trailer on the property of Mr McWilliams, 5561 Bishop Street, Cypress S1ANDA11D DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPLICATIONS Chairman Beekman stated that trls wa; the time and place as noticed for public hearing Application UV -142, Conditional Permit C-115 and Zone Change No 6 of the Standard Development Corporation He further stated that at this present hearing all 3 applications will be heard simuitaneoasly and all testimony and evidence will be taken by the Planning Commission for all 3 applications at this one hearing. At that time Chairman Beekman read each individual ap Dlication followed by Mr Sam Barnes, Attorney, representing Standard Development Corporation, reading the addendum to the various applications. Mr Barnes stated that the witnesses which will be called on by the Standard Development Corporation, will attempt to prove that the R-1 and C-2 zone and use is the only economically feasible use for their property bounded roughly b;, -2- March 3, 1960 Bloomfield, Ball Road, a line a few hundred feet East of Walker Street and Cerritos Avenue(approximately 400 acres) within the City of Cypress The first witness was Mr. George Mann, an independent appraiser, with offices at 1325 Blair Street, South Pasadena. Mr. Mann gave his qualifications as encluding his work in farming, banking, as a dairy appraiser and 30 years in appraising experience. hr Mann stated that in his opinion there was not sufficient demand for new dairies in this area to enable the property in question to be utilized for dairy purposes A portion of the property in question is A-2 anda portion of it presently is zoned M-1 Mr Mann stated that there are less dairy condemnations now for extensions of freeways, schools, etc , whlch effects the present dairy property requirements He stated it would not be feasible to subdivide this property for dairies Most Dairymen do not have finances for new dairies, and bank financing is difficult at the present time Taxation of dairies in Orange County is higher than in most counties of California He stated that in his opinion there was only approximately 22$ return (profit)to an average dairy operation in this area at the present tirne He stated it would not be practical to use the existing area for any other type of agriculture. The Planning Commission then received a credit memorandum giving statistics for a typical dairy operation Also received was a letter from Dwight Baier•. Attorney Barnes reported briefly on the soil tOxture, the high water table problem in this area and t'ae low productivity for crops within this stated area The Commission received and filed a letter fromRichard Franks in regard to the abovo mentioned subjects. Also receLved and filed was a letter from Mr Harold Stern, part owner of a portion of the property described in the application now under consideration. The second witness for Standard. Development was a Mr Joseph �iccio, a geologist with the Pacific Soils .engineering group. Mr. Riccio stated that his organization had made test borings on the Harada -3- March 3, 1960 property and had found perched water as close to the surface as 5 feet aftez rains He stated that in his opinion special l ootings would have to be constructed for any industrial buildings that might be built on this site, but that there wou.Ld be no problem for the constructions of dwellings. At this point there was an inter- ruption regarding the recorder and Mr Bryan Gibson of Standard Development Corporation stated that his company would present to the City of Cypress a complete transcript as taken by his Court Reporter present at the meeting of the entire public hearing The Planning Commission received as evidence a letter from Mr Edward Pearson of Pacific Soils Engineering with a map containing the general state:iients made by Mr Riccio The third witress was Mr Earne Gi Moeller of Santa Fe Springs, California, an industrial development consultant. He stated that he had had a large part the location of the iiobertshaw Fulton Company and many other companies in the. Anaheim area and other areas of Orange County. Mr. Moeller read a letter to the Planning Commission in which it stated that in his opinion M-1 zoning on the Harada property is impractical because of having no relation to a railroad His remarks indicated that certain M-1 zoning within the City of Cypress, other than the Harada property, was also apparently zoned without relation to railroad lines. He stated that this critically lowers the value for industrial use of said property Only small plants locate .Jff of railroad lines de further stated that there was a high water table problem in this area which was not conducive to industrial development, and that he felt the Harada property was not a proper M-1 zone area He present thought that it would be difficult to extend the/spur line of the Southern Pacific railway South of Cerritos Avenue irto the Harada property The Planning Commission received and filed the afore- mentioned letter read by Mr. Moeller. At this time a map numbered 1 and a map numbered 2 were received and filed and erter'd into -4- March 3, 1960 eviderce by the P1 ming Commission Yap No 1 shown by the representatives of Standard Development indicated industrial areas in the County of Orange Map No 2 also showed the industrial relationships within the County of Orange The two aforementioned maps were fastened to an existing easel in front of the Planning Commission, and Mr Moeller utilizing said maps pointed out that large industrial areas were not found away from the railroad tracks in Orange County He stated that the location of freeways was also located important to industry, and that there were no freeways/immediately adjacent to the property in question Mr Moeller stated that he did not think that the Harada property now zoned iii -1 would ever develop industrially At this point Chairman Beekman called for a five minute recess. Chairman again called the Planning Commission meeting to order, and the testimony of Mr Moeller continued utilizing a Map No 3 showing the zoning of the City of Cypress, said map being received by the Planning Commission. The fourth witness was a Mr Frank Wood of Newport Beach, realtor. Mr Wood stated that he is now an appraiser for tre Division of Highways, County Road Departmert and many other groups and or- ganizations. He stated that there are a number of dairies in the general area operating at the present time compatibly with R-1 areas adjacent to them. He pointed these areas out on a map Chairman Beekman asked if he knew about the lawsuits now pending before certain dairymen and poultrymen in the City of Cypress brought by people in 11-1 residential areas immediately adjacert to the City. The witness stated that he did not know of said lawsuits Mr. Wood stated that according to his findings the highest price paid for dairy property in this area in recent years was approximately 4j5000.0-0 He named three buyers who had purchased property for approximately this price very recently They were Mr Peter Gorzman, Mr Martin hanni and a Mr Swager In his opinion p5000.00 per acre -5- March 3, 1960 is the highest price that a dairyman can economically and feasibly pay for dairyland in this area at the present time He stated that the water table in this area has been a problem in the erection of a factory building on Miller Street immediately South of Orange- thorpe adjacent to the City of Dairyland SEid. factory approximately 100 x 100 feet is owned by the Hydro Swarf Company Mr Wood felt that the highest and best use of the property under consideration at this hearing is R-1 residential. He believes that the value per acre of the property in question is not less than 0000 00 This opinion he based on 15 sales of property in this area In his opinion none of the property in question could practically or economically go for dairy purposes. Chairman Beekman asked the gentleman if he had investigated the construction of the new Los Alamitos Race Course Grandstand The answer was in the negative The fifth witness to be called before the Planning Commission was a Mr Joseph A Gallagher, Sr , an appraiser since 1923. He is now connected with the American Hight of way and Appraisal Company and has in the past appraised property for the Feather River project, the Bunker Hill project in Los Angeles and many others. A written statement by the companies by which this gentleman has been employed in the past was received as evide-ce by the Planning Commission. Mr Gallagher stated in clarifying his qualifications to speak as ar expert appraiser that he had appraised for FHA and was the past National President of the American Society of Appraisers In his opinion the highest and best use of the property in question which would bring the highest returns now and Ln the future is residential He also thought that certain sections should be set aside for comi.ercial use, and that there should also be provisions for schools He stated that Orange County is a fast growing County and that Cypress has incre sed only 22% during a recent time period while other cities in Orange County have increased in development as auch as 1700% He stated that development was corning into the entire surrounding area and that it would be ver difficult for March 3, 1960 Cypress to stay as Jt is at the present time He thought that the 3ossmoor residertail development was an extremely beautiful develop- ment of ;,;20,000.00 to ,;28,000 00 homes This, in his opinion, was the ideal residential development It is his opinion and the opinion of the Bank of America appraisal department thattk"is area car not develop economically to dairies From 50 sales in tris area he finds that $10,000.00 per acre is tre going price for agricultural or vacant acreage in the Cypress area at the present time He placed the value of the subject property at $9000.00 per acre He does not feel that dairies should be czindered and that residential and dairy areas are compatible Chairman Beekman asked him if he considered himself a City Planner, if he felt he was qualified to speak as a City Planner After hesitation he stated that he felt he was At this point Mr Wicker excused himself from the meeting Chairman Beekman asked Mr Gallagher what his opinion was of the Brentwood tract in comparison with the }?ossnioor tract Mr Gallagher stated that he felt Hossmoor was much superior to Breetwood. Chairman Beekman asked him ebo.,t school sites and parks and sites for public buildings within the area in question The witness replied that he thought that the Los Alamitos Park would do very well as a park for this area, not to mention the beaches and other re- creational areas within Orange County and Los Angeles County Chairman Beekman asked if this area in question was not in the secondary flight pattern of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. 1`he witness replied "No", and then stated that possibly it was but that it wouldn't hurt even if it was in the flight pattern The sixth witness to appear was a Mr. Kenneth Mitchel whose office is at 9831 West Pico, Los Angeles, a City Planner of some six years experience. For eleven years Mr Mitchel worked with the Federal Housing Administration and as consultant for several cities regarding planning. At one time he reviewed plans for FhA Attorney Barnes asked Mr Mitchel if he felt that a housing development on the property in question would be within the regulations and requirements of FHA -7- March 3, 1960 Reply "Yes" Mr Mitchel stated that he felt this was a very suitable place for housing and that there is a presert demand for houses in this area. He felt that this would be the highest and best use of the property in question He stated that the map submitted with the application by Standard Developmert Corporation was a land use study only and not a final map of' the proposed de- velopment In reply to a question of the Planning Commission, does the proposed residential development assimilate with the surrounding use? The arswer was we attempted to back up our residential de- velopment to the surrounding use property whenever possible. Question' What about recreation in the area? Answer• This p oposed development is close to a golf course and other recreational places Witness No 7, Mr. Bryan Gibson, officer of Standard Development Corporation, stated that his company owned the Harada property and paid a price of 516350 00 per acre His company had an optior on the Stern property. He stated his company has built about 4000 units and that there is now a demand for economy priced homes in this area He stated that FHA and VA had cleared the Brentwood tract as far a the flight pattern was concerned He further stated that FHA has approved the first 300 units in the area in question along Moody Street He said that financing of the proposed project had been discussed t,.ith the Union Bank and the California Bank in Los Angeles and that a letter from the California Bank states that it will discuss credit for this project developmert at any time that the developers are ready to do so A letter to this effect was received and filed by the Planning Commission A letter of the Union Bank of Los Angeles stating that it would like the opportunity to loan on this tract was also received and filed with the Planning Commission Mr Gibson stated that they had their own mortgage company He further stated the price of the Stern property was set at 0000.00 per acre. Witness No. 8 before the Planning Commission was a Mr aoserthal who gave his profession as an y'1g'ineer He briefly stated that the property for this development is definitely feasible from an engineering -8- March 3, 1960 standpoint and would cause no problems regarding utilities, streets, etc. Mr Barnes stated that this was a conclusion_ of testimony by Standard Development Corporation At this point, Mr. Howell asked the following questions of the various witnesses. He asked of Mr. Mann, "Do you know of offers to present owners of property in this area for uses now zoned in the City of Cypress?" Answer• "No" Question What percentage of alkali is there in the property in question? Answer "Approximately 200 acres (the Harada property) have varying degrees of alkali. The east portion of the property in question (the Stern property) would be the best for agricultural use." Question Are dairies in the greater Los Angeles milk shed now moving' Answer. "Very few are moving at the present time." The City Attorney then asked the following questions of Mr. Moeller. Question• Have you any information as to the relationship of indus- trial growth to population growth in the County of Orange? Answer: "No," Question Would large acreage improve the value of property for industrial use? Answer• "No. The average acreage at the pre- sent time which is popular is approximately 10 acres per industry " Question. Do you feel that there is a potential in Cypress for a Vernon type of industrial city development? Answer "No " Question Are we one of the few areas in Orange County remaining in which there are large areas available for industrial uses' Answer. "This is true and sewers being available to the area is extremely important to its development industrially or otherwise." Question of Mr Howell of Mr. Gallagher. What price bracket do you feel would be the most practical for any housing tract to be developed on the property in question' Answer 13,000 to $16,500 per house." Question I understand that the FHA has predicted 17% less "starts" of housing tracts for the year 1960 in this area, do you agree to this? Answer "No", Chairman Beekman asked if anyone present had any questions to ask at this time. There were none. -9- March 3, 1960 Attorney Sam Barnes t11'ier made the following statement I've wish of the City Planning Commission and the City Council one of three possible alternatives, either a granting of rezoning, granting of conditional permit or granting of use variance for tre uses requested in our applications £';,is area is a growing area , it is not feasible to use it for agriculural purposes any longer. This is not a good F-1 rea If it is allowed to remain under the present M-1 and A-2 zoning it will not develop. Any land owner should be able to make the best use of his property At t -is time Chairman Beekman stated that the Planning Commission wou'_d entertain a motion to continue this hearing urtil the next regular meeting of the Cypress PLnning Commission and that it would be held in the Cypress School Auditorium Mr Barnes objeeted to this request However, upon motion of Commissioner dright, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and carried, the Planning Commission voted to continue the present hearing until the next regular Planning Commission meeting ADJOURNFrri`1 Upon motion of Commissioner Siegers, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular Planning Commission meeting -10 March 3, 1960 /s/ Nat Neff Nat Neff, Secretary 14-7 B>,irton wesenberg, Asst- Se retary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS April 7, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P. M. in the Cypress Elementary School Auditor- ium, by Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present: John Beekman, Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A. Van Klaveren, H. Slegers, and Frank Ferreira Commissioners absent. C. L. Wicker Commission officers present: Secretary Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Com- mission Rodger Howell MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 3* 1960, were approved as submitted` COORDINATED SERVICES VARIANCE REQUEST NO. UV -144 Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on use variance application No. UV -14.4 of Coordinated Services to permit the erection of 144 stucco -frame, single-family dwelling units on 30 acres in the A6.2 zone located on the north side of Cerritos Avenue*, ?70 feet east of Bloomfield Street. Mr. Walter Kuppens, owner of the property, spoke on behalf of granting of said request. He stated that he wanted to sell his property to subdividers be... cause he could get the best price for his land from them, and that the land was too expensive for the development of dairies there, City Engineer Neff reported that this request does not comply with the existing City ordinance, lot sizes are too small, and setbacks, etc* do not comply. After some discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Wright* seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Commission continued this natter antil the next meeting in order that they might study it further. Mr. Clyde Graham, Realtor from Long Beach, representing Mr. Kuppens, asked if it is at all possible that this variance request might be granted in the future, -1- April 7, 1960 VAN ZANDT - WORTHINGTON CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-117 of William A. Van Zandt and Ivan Worthington to pers. mit the erection of a 19 unit motel with swimming pool in a C-2 zone located at 5662 Lincoln Avenue. Said motel is to have a 10 -foot rear yard, five foot side yards, and. 24 -foot front yard setback from the front property line* The motel is to have 18 paved parking spaces, one garage and is to be of stucco -frame construction. All parking areas and drives are to be black - topped and concrete curb and gutter is to be placed according to State requirements. The motel is to be connected with sewers. City Engineer Neff reported that the front yard setback should be considerably more and that the City ordinance calls for a 115 foot setback. Mr. Van Zandt then rose from the audience and presented a plan of elevation, eto. to the Commission. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recom- mended granting of conditional permit No. C..117 with the follow- ing conditions: 1. That a concrete block wall, five feet minimum height be erected on both side property lines of the property and chain link fence along the back property line; 2. That the swimming pool comply with the County Ordinance and be fenced and equipped with self- locking gates, DAVIS CONDITIONAL PERMIT NO, C-116 AMENDMENT Chairman Beekman presented conditional permit amendment applica.. tion No. C-116 of Clarence T. Davis to amend conditional permit No, C-116 to read: "20 foot front yard setback from the front property line;" and also add the following* "To allow in the April 7, 1960 A-2 zone the erection of two 41 x 41 maximum double-faced signs advertising the business on the property. One sign to be located 11 feet west of the east property line, the second sign to be located 32 feet west of the east property lined Said signs to be located no closer to Lincoln Avenue than two feet north of the front property line. A minimum of three (3) off-street parking sites are to be provided for the bakery sales business. Said parking spaces are to be 101 x 201 each." Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission re.. commended granting of this amendment to conditional permit No. C-116, as requested. CYPRESS RIDERS CORRAL 31 CONDITIONAL PERMIT NO. C-119 Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-119 of Cypress Riders Corral 51 to permit the use of the pro- perty (15 acres) in the M-1 and R-4 zones at 9301 Miller Street for recreational events involving horses and horsemanship (Gymkhana events). There will be approximately 8 acres for off- street parking. The erection of a steel fence (a maximum of 41 in height) in the form of an oval is to be used as a horse arena. Mr. Jack Smith, president of the Cypress Riders,rosc and spoke on his own behalf. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Com- mission recommended granting of conditional permit No. C-119 with the following conditions: 1e That dust be controlled at all times so as not to blow on adjoining property; 2. That separate men's and women's restroom facilities be provided for each 100 people on the premises, 3. This permit is to be limited for a period of one year. 10 dem April 7, 1960 LUIS CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO, C-118 Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C.•118 of Amilcar and Mary Evelyn Luis to permit the construc- tion of a stucco-frame, single -family dwelling in the A-2 zone located at 9092 Deni Street. Said dwelling is to have less than the required side yards and area. Mrs, Frank Correia spoke on behalf of the application. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright., seconded by Commissioner Ferreia and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No. C-1)8 as requested. SETBACK REGULATIONS Commissioner Wright reported that more time was need to study the new front yard setback regulations and proposed County set- back regulations. Whereupon Chairman Beekman appointed the Planning Commission a committee of the whole to study this matter further at a special meeting, The Assistant Secretary was re- quested to obtain copies of the new County setback ordinance for each Commissioner. MASTEH PIAN OF HIGHWAY CHANGES City Engineer Neff reported on the master plan of highway changes as requested by the County and the City Council, Chairman Beekman thereupon appointed the Planning Commission a Committee of the whole to study this matter further at a special meeting, STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION •- CONTINUATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place for continuation of the public hearing on use variance No, UV-142, conditional permit No, C-115 and zone change No. 6 of the Standard Development Corporation, Mr. Sam Barnes, Attorney, representing Standard Development Corporation asked if the Commission had any questions of the witnesses he had presented at the previous meeting, There were none. Mr, Barnes then introduced Mr, R, D. Boggs, Real Estate April 7, 1960 Appraiser and Realtor, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that there were 13,500 cows in Cypress, 1138 acres in the A.-2 zones are now being used for dairies, 1129 acres are not being used for dairies and the total amount of acreage zoned for dairies could contain around 19,000 cows at the rate of 20 cows per acre,. He then submitted a Book of Assessors Maps as an exhibit to the Planning Commission. He stated that a dairy must purchase shipping rights from the creameries in order to be in the dairy business. He also stated that the land in question could possibly be used for only about two uses, strawberries or cut flowers. The question was asked if it could be used for poultry, whereupon Mr. Boggs stated that it could. At this point Mr,. Barnes stated that he had submitted all the witnesses and all the material that he wished to present before the Planning Commission. He then presented Mr, Mann who stated that there was no utilization for poultry use on this land, that poultrymen are moving out of this area because of poultry diseases, fit this point Chairman Beekman asked if anyone would like to ask any questions of the witnesses presented by Standard Development Corporation, Mrs. Frank Correia, 9092 Denni Road, stated that you do not have to have shipping rights in order to operate a dairy, You can have a cash and carry or drive-in dairy which does not require shipping rights, She also stated that as to the acreage not being used fully for dairy purposes, some dairies do not have 20 cows per acre, portions of some dairies are being used for pasture, feed purposes, waste disposal, etc. Some of the acreage may be used to raise calves, Mr. Pete Gorzman, 9922 S. Walker Street, questioned Mr.. Mann on the price he had quoted on milia, stating that this was not an accurate price. He also stated that even though the tax rate is April 7, 1960 lower in San Bernadino and Riverside Counties, we have a much lower hauling rate which offsets the higher tax rate* Mr. George Harada, former owner of part of the property in question„ stated that there was no profit in farming there and that he would 110 to get rezoned as much as the developer, Whereupon Chairman Beekman asked him if he still had an interest in the property in question„ Mr. Harada answered that it was complicated, but that he had to have the property rezoned in so many years in order to get his money. A Mr* Franks, public accountant for the Harada brothers, stated that they still hold the First Trust Deed on the property. At this point the Chairman declared a recess at 9:45 P. M. The meeting was resumed at 10.10 P. M. Chairman Beekman stated that the Commission would hear any per.. sons who have anything to say in opposition to the application. A Mr. Waters, 1432 2nd Street, Pomona, owner of 10 acres adjacent to the property in question, stated that he was in favor of the applicants because he would be able to sell his property for a higher price if it were rezoned for subdivisions. A Mr, W. C. Wykoff, Realtor with the Melmac Realty Company, stated that he was in favor of the application because it was becoming more and more difficult to place people near their employment. Chairman Beekman stated that since Mr. Wykoff was not a resident of Cypress nor had he any option to buy land in Cypress, he could not see any reason for Mr. Wykoff''s testimony at this hearing. At this point Chairman Beekman again stated that the Planning Commission would hear anyone who wished to speak in opposition to this application, The Assistant Secretary presented the following communications that had been sent to the Planning Commission protesting this application. 1* A petition addressed to the City Council and Planning Commission with 15 signatures, 2. A resolution passed by the Cypress Committee for Better Government. A Mr. Calvin Meekhof, chicken rancher at 9731 South Walker Street, Cypress, spoke in opposition to this application. He stated that poultrymen are leaving the area because they had a dread of subdivisions, A Mr. Pete Gorzman, 9922 Walker Street, Cypress, spoke in op.. position to the proposed zone change. Mrs. Frank Correia, 9092 Denni Road, Cypress, spoke in opposition to the proposed zone change. She stated that Cypress had to have some housing somewhere, but if houses are going to be close to dairies, there would have to be some provisions made that they would not go against the dairies,, Chairman Beekman asked City Attorney Howell to submit the figures taken from the annual statistical report which are prepared by the Statistical Research Department of the County, which he dide The report showed that Cypress had the highest land values per capita of any city in Orange County. The City Attorney stated for the record that inquiries had been received officially by the City from representatives of industrial brokers and companies for industrial sites in the City. He also stated that the Planning Commission would take under consideration the fact that the City Council has adopted a resolution, the intent of which is to have an independent planning organization survey the City and propose a new master plan of land use. It was moved by Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren that the public hearing be closed and the matter be taken under submission. At this point Mr. Barnes protested the motion stating that he had been promised an opportunity to make a closing statement before the Commission voted on this matter. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion out of order. -'7,.. April 7, 1960 Mr, Barnes stated that the matter had been set for hearing and he thought it only fair that a decision be rendered, either a yes or no. He stated that there has been too much delay, that if the request be turned down, then the Commission could solve the problem by detaching the property in question from the City. He said that taking the matter under submission would only delay it and that the question of exactly what is going to be built on this property such as type of houses, schools, etc. is not the problem at this point, It was moved by Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be closed and the matter be taken under submission WICKER CONDITIONAL PERMIT AMENDMENT Chairman Beekman presented an amendment to conditional permit No. C-114 of C. L. Wicker to permit the erection of two lighted,, metal signs in the front yard advertising the Old Fashion Products and retail poultry stores on the premises in the C-2 zone. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recom- mended granting of the amendment to conditional permit No. C-114 as requested, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 11:00 P. M. April 7, 1960 /s/ Nat Neff Nat Neff, Secretary Burton Wesenberg, Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF THE Mb;h;TING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS May 5* 1960 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, Mark Wright, Kenneth Bordner, A. Van Klaveren, Frank Ferreira, and C. L. Wicker Commissioners absent: H. Slegers Commission officers present: Secretary Neff, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg, and Counsel to the Com- mission Rodger Howell MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Wright* seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1960, were approved as submitted* STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time for the Planning Commission to present their decision on the Standard Development Corporation's request for zone change No. 6, conditional permit No. C-115 and use variance No. UV -142. Mr. Richard T. Harra, an attorney representing Standard Development Corporation asked permission to submit a new plot plan for the use variance application only. He stated that the applicants are very willing to work with the Commission in working out any of the conditions that the Planning Commission might impose. He requested that the hearing on the use variance be re -opened for receipt of the new plot plan., Chairman Beekman asked the City Attorney if a subdivision could be granted under a use variance. The City Attorney stated that it could, but that granting of the use variance did not eliminate the requirements of complying with the Subdivision Map Act, Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, this matter was tabled until later in the evening. -1- May 5, 1960 TUINHOUT CONDITIONAL PERMIT NO. C-120 The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-120 of Ale Tui_ihout and Harvey Hettinga to permit the erection of a retail sales drive-in dairy in the A-2 zone, located at Miller Street at the Cypress, Garden Grove Boundary. Mr. Hettinga sub- mitted an amended plot plan to the Planning Commission, and stated that this new plot plan had been corrected to take 10 feet off of the parking area in order to have the same legal description that was submitted with the application. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, said plot plan was accepted as part of the application in place of the one originally submitted. After some discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren that the Commission recommend granting of conditional permit No, C_120 with restrictions. This motion was declared out of order by the Chairman. Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No. C-120 with the following conditions. 1. That applicant dedicate to the City of Cypress for street purposes an area within the proposed right-of.•way for Miller Street and along the front property line, 120' wide and 2001 long, 2. That the westerly 60' x 200' section of this dedication be paved at the present time with paving of a temporary nature. 3. That concrete curbs and gutters be constructed along the front property line; 4. That the property be fenced on the west and south sides with a concrete block wall, a minimum of 5' in height; 5. That all improvements on the street be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. May 5, 1960 MARTEN SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on sign variance application No. SV.J of Royal Marten and E. Espinola to permit hanging a steel sign suspended over the sidewalk and public right-of-way 4: 6" from the front property line, located at 5441 Lincoln Avenue. Mr. Espinola spoke on his own behalf and stated that if the sign were hung as requested it would be seen by a lot more poople. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of sign variance Noj, SV-4 as requested. VAN ZANDT•.WORTHINGTON CONDITIONAL PERMIT AMENDMENT Chairman Beekman presented the amendment to conditional permit application No. C-117 to permit the erection of one vertical, metal and plastic, neon sign advertising the motel on the premises. Said sign is to be 54 feet from the east property line and up to the front property line and have a maximum of 100 square feet. Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended granting of amendment to conditional permit No. C-117 as requested. MERCURO CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No, C-121 of Tony T. Mercuro to permit the erection of a stucco frame building (30 x 40) on a concrete slab with a truss roof for the purpose of manufacturing snow cones, ice cream and related products in the A.-2 zone located at 6292 Lincoln Avenue. After some discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission re- commends granting of conditional permit No. C-121 as requested* KUPPENS USE VARIANCE CONTINUATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place for con- tinuation of the public hearing on use variance No. 144 of -3- May 5, 1960 Coordinated Services, Inc, and Walter C. Kuppens to permit the erection of 144 stucco -frame, single family dwellings in the A-2 zone. The City Engineer reported that the plot plan should comply with the master plan of highways as adopted by the City and should meet with the various requirements as outlined by the Orange County Planning Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that this matter be continued until we have further clarifications and stipulations regarding same. COUNTY PLANNING COiiMISSL ON LETTER The Assistant Secretary read a letter from the Orange County Plan., ning Commission requesting a report from the Cypress Planning Com- mission regarding a petition from P. F. Soto for Moore Homes, Inc., requesting the existing setback line of 120 feet from the centerline of Miller Street be reduced to 60 feet on certain property south of Lincoln Avenue. Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Assistant Secretary was instructed to report to the County Planning Commission that the Cypress Planning Commission objects to the re. quest of P. F. Soto. ADDITIONS TO MASTIEH PLAN OF HIGHWAYS The City Engineer stated that due to the deadline situation, that a change on the Cityis master plan of highways was processed through the City Council at their last meeting, said change being making Denni Street, from Lincoln Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, into a secondary highway on the master plan of highways. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unani- mously carried, the Planning Commission concurred with the City Councilts action on this matter, WETZEL AND DEPOLTER ANNEXATIONS ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the City Engineer was instructed May 5, 1960 to survey the situation regarding the zone change request of the City Council for the Wetzel and De Polter Annexations and report back to the Commission. SETBACK REPORT Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council amend the zoning ordinance of the City of Cypress to provide new front yard setback requirements for C.•2 zones that would comply with the County's request. At this point, 9 00 Pe M. the Chairman declared a recess. The meeting was resumed at 9.10 P. M. STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Chairman Beekman stated that the Commission would again take up the matter of the Standard Development Corporation request. Mr. Hanna stated that the applicants would not be able to submit a correct map until the requirements are spelled out, Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 8, recommending that the City Council deny the request of Standard Development Corporation for a zone change and/or conditional permit and continue the consideration of the use variance request by reason of the applicants' request and filing of a new precise plot plans The Chairman appointed a committee to meet with the Standard Development Corporation representatives to discuss this application and see what progress can be made. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Chairman's appointment of Commissioners Wright, Ferreira, and Bordner, City Engineer Neff and the Chairman, serving as an ex -officio members to the Committees It was moved by Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that the Commission would not accept any material, tentative maps or land subdivision requests May 5, 1960 that have not been filed in accordance with State law, for consideration of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, that the plot plan submitted by Mr. Hanna for Standard Development Corporation be made a part of use variance application No. 142 and be substituted for the plot plan originally submitted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9.25 P. M. until the next regular meeting. kman; hairman Burton Wesenberg Assistant Secretary -6- May 5, 1960 /s/ Nat H. Neff Nat H. Neff, Secretary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYYHESS June 2, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 o'clock P. M., in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present John Beekman, Mark Wright, C. L. Wicker and A. Van Klaveren Commissioners absent Kenneth Bordner, Frank Ferreira and H. Slegers Commission officers present Assistant Secretary Wesenberg and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1960, were approved as submitted. KUPPENS USE VARIANCE WITHDRAWAL The Assistant Secretary stated that Mr. Kuppens had requested that his use variance application No. 144 be withdrawn. It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, to grant Mr Kuppens' request to have use variance application No. 144 withdrawn. STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONTINUATION After some discussion, Chairman Beekman read Resolution No 9 of the Cypress Planning Commission, regarding Standard Development Corporation use variance application No. UV -142, Said resolution recommends to the Cypress City Council denial of the application for a use variance filed by Standard Development Corporation. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 9 was adopted. At this point, Mr. Gibson, representative of Standard Development Corporation, requested a copy of Resolution No. 9, and also re- quested that all testimony previously presented to the Planning Commission be presented to the City Council, -1- June 2, 1960 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8.00 o'clock P. M. until the next regular meeting, eekman, Chairman June 2, 1960 Bu4.47 rton Wesenberg, Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF THE FETING OF THE PLANNING 0.mMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS July 7, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 otclock P. M., in the Cypress City Hall be Vice - Chairman Mark Wright. Commissioners present Mark Wright, A. Van Klaveren, Kenneth Bordner and H. Slegers Commissioners absent* John Beekman, C. L. Wicker and Frank Ferreira Commission officers present Secretary John Toups, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg and Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of June 2, 1960, were approved as submitted. HENNESSY CONDI TI ONAL PERMIT APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-122 of Margaret Hennessy to permit the erection of a detached garage in the front yard of a lot in the R-4 zone with a five foot side yard and 19' 6" from the southernmost (front) corner of the garage to the front property line located at 5711 Camp Street., Cypress. A Mr. Thomas, representative for Mrs. Hennessy, spoke on her behalf. After considerable discussion between the Commis- sion and Mr. Thomas, Commissioner Bordner moved that the condi- tional permit application be disallowed, Said motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Com- mission decreed that from a line projected easterly from the rear- most portion of the dwelling to a line projected easterly from the front of the dwelling be the east side yard. Upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and carried by a vote of three Ayes to one No (Commissioner Bordner dissenting) the Commission recommended that conditional permit -1- July 7, 1960 application No. C-122 be granted with the condition that the garage be set back 50 1 from the centerline of Camp Street, SALVADOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-123 of Frank Salvador to permit the erection of three poultry laying houses in the A-2 zone with 251 rear yards and 61 side yards located at 9372 Holder Street, Cypress. A Mrs, Wanda Owens, 9402 Holder Street, rose from the audience and spoke against the application because of the fly problem. A Mr, Jim Dillon, 9362 Holder Street, spoke on behalf of Frank Salvador. After some discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Siegers and unanimously carried, the Commission re- commended granting conditional permit No. C-123, as requested, PENLAND CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION The Assistant Secretary stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No, C-124 of Stanley K. and Elizabeth Penland and Henry Erdahl to permit the addition to an existing single family dwelling and the addition of an attached 3 -car garage in the A-2 zone located at 9751 Walker Street. A Mr. Bill Phillips, representative for the applicants, spoke on behalf of granting the conditional per- mit. After considerable discussion, upon :notion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No. C-124 with the condition that applicants offer to dedicate the westerly 30 feet of property along the proposed extension of Grindlay Street, CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST The Assistant Secretary presented a request from the Cypress School District for the setting of a special meeting date to hear their conditional permit application for temporary business office -2- July 7, 1960 quarters. He stated that they have permission from the State and would use this temporary quarters for two years. The Com- mission agreed to hold a special meeting on July 21, 1960, at 7 30 P. M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9.00 o'clock P. M. until July 21, 1960, at 7.30 o'clock P. M. / h,-- hark Wright,Vi cce a firman July 21, 1960 -3- John Toups, retary MINUTES OF THE I4EETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS July 21, 1960 An adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 o'clock P. M., in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present John Beekman, Mark Wright, C. L. Wicker, and Kenneth Bordner. Commissioners absent: A. Van Klaveren, Frank Ferreira and H. Slegers Commission officers present' Assistant Secretary Wesenberg and Secretary John Toups CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT CONDITIONAL PKHMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-126 of the Cypress Elementary School District and Clayton and Yetive Gouyd, to permit the conversion of the ground floor of an existing dwelling in the R-4 zone to a School District business office. Miss Dickerson and Mrs. Swain, representing the Cypress School District, were present to speak on behalf of their application. Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the Planning Com- mission recommended approval of this application. CLAYTON AND YETIVE GOUYD CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-125 of Clayton and Yetive Gouyd, requesting the erection of two 2 -family dwellings on a single building site in the R-4 zone. The Gouyds were present and spoke on their own behalf. Upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended the granting of conditional permit No. C-125 for the erection of the two duplexes with the following recommended conditions: -1- July 21, 1960 1. That the applicant and property owner dedicate to the City of Cypress for street improvement purposes an area 40 feet from the centerline and 198 feet along the front of the property; 2. The proposed structures shall have a front yard setback of 65 feet from the centerline of Walker Street, 3. Applicant shall post a bond or cash with the City of Cypress in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer, to cover the cost of construction of con- crete curb and gutters along the front of applicants' property for the first 80 feet north of the south property line. At such time as Walker Street is improved to its ultimate width of 80 feet, applicant must agree to accomplish said construction of curb and gutter at the time of street widening, -. That there be provided one and one-half parking spaces for each family unit in the front of proposed duplexes POST OFFICE ANNEXATION Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council the immediate initiation of annexation proceedings for the property on which is to be constructed the new Cypress Post Office. .ADJODUNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular Planning Commission meet- ing. in Beeafi. Chairman -2- July 21, 1960 \ r John Toups, ecretary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS August 4, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7.30 o'clock P M., in the Cypress City Hall by Chairman John Beekman Commissioners present John Beekman, Frank Ferreira, Mark Wright, A. Van Klaveren and Kenneth Bordner Commissioners absent C L Wicker and H Slegers Commission officers present Secretary John Toups, Assistant Secretary Wesenberg MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission adopted the minutes of the meeting of July 7, 1960, as submitted with the correction that on page 1, in the Section entitled Hennessy Conditional Permit Application, line 10, the word'Uisallowed" be changed to read "denied". Upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of Jzly 21st, 1960, were unanimously approved as submitted AMENDMENT TO CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING CEMETERIES Due to the fact that the City attorney was not able to be present at this meeting this matter was tabled until the next regular Planning Commission meeting. DENN1 STREET EXTENSION SOUTH The Assistant Secretary informed the Planning Commission of the request of the Road Commissioner, Al Koch, that the City of Cypress include in its master plan of highways the extension of Denni Street south from Cerritos Avenue to Katelia Avenue. After con- siderable discussion a committee consisting of Commissioner Bordner, Commissioner Beekman and Commissioner Wright was in- structed by the Planning Commission to meet with County officials regarding this Denni Street extension request ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the -1- August 4, 1960 Planning Commission meeting was duly adjourned until the next regular meeting. eekm"n, hairman -2- August 4, 1960 0 n Toups, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS A regular meeting of the to order at 7.30 o'clock Chairman John Beekman. Commissioners present Commissioners absent September 1, 1960 Cypress Planning Commission was called P. M. in the Cypress City Hall by J, Beekman, M. Wright, F Ferreira, A. Van Klaveren, K. Bordner and H. Slegers C. L Wicker Commission officers present' Secretary John Toups and Assistant Counsel to the Commission William Harmon and Acting City Manager Seeger MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1960, were approved as submitted, KUPPENS CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-127 of Walter C. and Mary C. Kuppens to permit the establishment of a drive-in theatre in the A-2 zone located approximately 630 feet east of Bloomfield on the north side of Cerritos Avenue The City Engineer stated that the major engineering question would be the problem of drainage and that the neighboring City of Los Alamitos has no objections to the plans. A Mr. Drielsma, architect for the applicants, stated that he would be willing to work out any problems of drainage with the City Engineer. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Com- missioner Bordner and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommends granting of conditional permit No. C-127, with the condition that the problems of drainage, setbacks and exits be worked out to the specifications of the City Engineer, LEANDERS CONDI TIONAL PrHMIT APPLICATION The Chairman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No, C-128 of Mrs, Harriet E. Leanders, to permit the continued use of an -1- September 1, 1960 automobile wrecking yard with retail sale of used automobile parts, and the use of a house trailer for attendants' quarters and storage of parts, all located on the premises in the M-1 zone located on the east side of Bloomfield, 800 feet north of Ball Road. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Com- missioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried that the public hearing on conditional permit No, C-128 be continued until the next regular meeting in order that the City Engineer can inspect the property and check the condition of said wrecking yard. GLASER CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-129 of Dr. Leon H. Glaser, property owner, and Arthur Hotchkiss, to permit the establishment of a sandblasting and spray painting plant in an existing building in the M-1 zone located south of Crescent Ready - Mix on the west side of Valley View Street, After some discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No. C-129 with the condition that the sign advertising applicant's business on the property have an 80 -foot setback from the centerline of the street, DECKER CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No, C-130 of Howard and Alena Decker to permit the erection of a new single family dwelling in place of an existing dwelling in the A-2 zone located at 9411 Grindlay Street, Mr. Decker stated that the house on the property was an old one and that he wanted a new one. Mr, Aton, builder of the proposed new dwelling, spoke on behalf of granting the application After some discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No, C-130, September 1, 1960 SPEHAR ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-7 Chairman Beekman stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on zone change application No. Z-7, of Raymond Spehar to permit the reclassification of the present A-2 Heavy Agriculture zone to an M-1 Industrial zone on the property of the applicant, bounded by Cerritos Avenue, Rancho Los Coyotes boundary and the south extension of Miller Street, Mr, Spehar was present and spoke on his own behalf, stating that he intends to put a manufacturing plant on the property, After considerable discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Van Klaveren and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommends denial of zone change application No. Z-7, due to the fact that zoning of a small parcel of land for M-1 in an area surrounded by A-2 zoning, would be spot zoning which is being frowned upon by all cities. Mr. Spehar was informed that if the surrounding area would apply for an M-1 zone change, the Commission would then consider the granting of a zone change for this parcel of land, DENNI STREET EXTENSION SOUTH The special committee on Denni Street extension, consisting of Commissioners Bordner, Beekman and Wright, had not as yet rnet with Iiir, Koch of the Orange County Road Department and the City Manager was instructed to arrange a meeting between Mr, Koch and the specialcommittee, Chairman Beekman stated that an alternate should be appointed to serve on the committee in place of Commissioner Bordner, in the event that Commissioner Bordner was not reappointed to the Planning Commission, since his term expired August 27, 1960, At this point it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 10, recommending to the City Council reappoint- ment of Commissioners Bordner and Van Klaveren. (Commissioners Bordner and Van Klaveren abstained from voting). COUNTY USE VARIANCE NO. UV -4608 Chairman Beekman presented a letter from the County Planning Com- mission requesting their recommendation on County Use Variance -3- September 1, 1960 No. 4608 of Bernice Cronan and Home Sweet Home, Incorporated, to permit the establishment of a temporary real estate sales office and locate temporary signs located on the east side of Moody Street north of the City of Cypress in County territory. It was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried that the Cypress Planning Com- mission enter no objections to said use variance No. UV -4608. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion of Commissioner Van Klaveren, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9 O$ o'clock P. M., until the next regular meeting. ohn oups, Secretary -4- September 1, 196• John Beekman, Chairman MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS October 6, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Cypress City Hall by Secretary John Toups. Commissioners present K. B. Bordner, F. C. Ferreira, L, Baroldi, A. G. Garcia, and C. L. Wicker (who came in late) Commissioners absent. M. L. Wright and H. J. Slegers Commission officers present: Secretary John Toups, Assistant Counsel to the Commission H. M. Walker and Acting City Manager Harber ELECTION OF OFFICERS After considerable discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Bordner and unanimously carried, that the Commission wait until the next regular meeting to elect new officers, Commissioner Bordner was then appointed temporary Chairman and thereupon assumed the Chair. FOREST LAWN REQUEST Mr. Blalock, attorney for Forest Lawn Memorial Park, requested that the Planning Commission hold a special meeting for a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No, 41, regarding the CEM district, (Commissioner Wicker arrived at this point, 7:40 P, M.) After some discussion,, upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, the Commission agreed to set up a special meeting on October 20, 1960, at 7:30 P. M, to consider said amendment to Ordinance No, 41, and ordered that notice of said public hearing be posted according to law. MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of September 10 1960, were approved as submitted, -1- October 6, 1960 MRS. LEAND iS CONDITIONAL PERMIT - CONTINUATION Chairman Bordner stated that this was the time and place for continuation of the public hearing on conditional permit applica- tion No. C-128 of Mrs. Harriet E. Leanders, to permit the continued use of an automobile wrecking yard with retail sale of used auto. mobile parts and the use of a house trailer for attendants' quarters and storage of parts, all located on the premises in the M-1 zone located on the east side of Bloomfield, 800 feet north of Ball Road, The City Engineer reported that the property had been inspected and the condition of the wrecking yard was in good order and that appli.» cant has complied with the previous requirements of the Planning Com- mission. The applicant was informed that she should continue to keep said wrecking yard clean for• the life of the permit. After the public hearing was closed, it was moved by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommend granting of conditional permit No. C-128 for a period of two years. DAVIS CONDITIONAL PERMIT NO. C-131 Chairman Bordner stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-131 of Clarence and Vivian Davis to permit the moving of the existing single family dwelling to the rear of the property and to construct a new building for commercial use in its place, located at 5721 Lincoln Avenue. After closing the public hearing, it was moved by Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommends granting of conditional permit No. C-131 as requested with the condition that applicants comply with the existing setback regulations, CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ZONE CHANGE NO Z-0 Chairman Bordner stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on zone change application No. Z-9 of the Cypress County Water District to permit change in zone of a one -acre parcel .,2.. October 6, 1960 at the northwest corner of Walker Street and Orange Avenue from R-4 to C-2 to permit construction of an office and auxilliary building. After the public hearing was closed the City Engineer reported that the applicant will put in full curb and gutter. Upon motion of Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of zone change application No. Z-9 with the condition that applicant dedicate to the City for street widening purposes an area 40 feet from the centerline of Walker Street and an area 40 feet from the centerline of Orange Avenue for the full length of applicant's property on both streets and improve said dedicated areas with curbs and gutters and street paving to match existing paving as required by the City Engineer. DISCUSSION ON EIFCTION OF OFFICERS At this point, there was further discussion on the election of new officers. Commissioner Garcia stated that he had understood that Commissioner Wright was Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Wicker informed. the Commission that Mr. Wright had stated that he would not be interested in serving as Chairman of the Planning Commission. DENNI STREET EXTENSION SOUTH Upon motion of Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, the City Manager and the City Engineer were instructed to study the problem of extending Denni Street south and to meet with the Orange County Road Department to discuss the situation further. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH REQUEST Chairman Bordner read a letter from the First Southern Baptist Church requesting permission to place directional signs in various inter. sections within the City. He then read a letter from the City Manager stating that once signs are permitted for one group, other groups will likewise want signs, and as the number of signs grows they become -3« October 6, 1960 a hazard to traffic and obscure street names and traffic control signs, and that the Police Chief concurs with this statement. Upon motion of Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended denial of said request of the First Southern Baptist Church. MISCELLANEOUS The City Manager stated that a large quantity of miscellaneous literature is received at the City Hall for the Planning Commission. Said literature will be placed on file in the City Hall for the use of the Planning Commission as they wish. He also stated that a handbook entitled "California. Planning Commissioners Handbook" had been received and he would inquire about the possibility of acquiring one for each of the Commissioners. The City Manager presented a notice of a proposed annexation to the City of Buena Park and asked if the Commission wished to be notified of such information as it is received by the City. The Commission stated they would like to be informed of these annexations. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Ferreira and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8.30 P. N,, until the next regular meeting. Eennefh B. Bordner, Chairman John :pups, See eiary October 6, 1960 NOTICE OF HEARING OF CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO THE CEMETERY ZONING RE- ,UIREMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 20th day of October, 1960, at 7 30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Cypress City Hall at 9352 Walker Street, Cypress, California, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Cypress on proposed amendments to Ordinance 41 of the City of Cypress, which Ordinance relates to zoning. The proposed amendments relate to the requirements for front, side and rear yaras of a cemetery and the maximum number of square feet on a sign. Given this 10th day of October, 1960, pursuant to the direction of the Planning Commission October 20, 1960 Fred D. Harbert City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF CYPRESS I, Fred D Harber, City Clerk of the City of Cypress do hereby certify that, on the 10th day of October, 1960, I posted the foregoing true and correct copy of Notice of Hearing of Cypress Planning Commission Regarding Amendment to the Cemetery Zoning Requirements, in the following public places in the City 1. In the City Hall, 2 On a posting board at 5523 East Lincoln Avenue, 3. On a telephone pole at the northwest corner of Miller Street and Ball Road IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, this llth day of October, 1960. Fred D Harber, City Clerk October 20, 1960 MINUTES OF THE MENTI NG OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS October 20, 1960 A special meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 45 P M. in the Cypress City Hall, Commissioners present L. Baroldi, A. Garcia, H. J. Slegers, and C, L. Wicker Commissioners absent: K. B. Bordner, F. C. Ferreira, and M L. Wright Commission officers present* Assistant Counsel to the Commission Harmon and Acting City Manager Harber Commissioner Wicker was appointed temporary Chairman. Chairman Wicker stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on Ordinance No. 78, regarding cemetery zoning, amending Ordinance No. 41, master zoning ordinance. The propone- nents were heard and spoke in favor of the ordinance, No one present opposed the ordinance and no communications had been received by the Planning Commission in regard to said ordinance. Thereupon, the public hearing was declared closed by unanimous vote, After some discussion, Commissioner Garcia moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the adoption of the amendment to Ordinance No. 41, said amendment being Ordinance No, 78, subject to such conditions as might be recommended by the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting was duly adjourned at 8 05 P. M, -1- October 20, 1960 C. L. Wicker, firman MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COr MISSION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS November 3, 1960 A regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 7 30 o'clock P M, in the Cypress City Hall by Vice Chairman Mark Wright. Commissioners present M. L. Wright, H. J Slegers, C. L wicker, L Baroldi, and A. G Garcia (who came in late) Commissioners absent K B. Bordner and F C Ferreira Commission officers present. Secretary John Toups (who came in late), Counsel to the Commission Rodger Howell, and Acting City Manager Harber ELECTION OF OFFICERS This matter was tabled until a later date MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of October 6, 1960, were approved as submitted. TUINHOUT CONDITIONAL PERMIT AMENDMENT Secretary Toups and Commissioner Garcia arrived at this point. Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on the amendment to conditional permit applica- tion No. C-120 of Ale Tuinhout. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard There being no one who wished to be heard and there being no written communications received, upon motion of Com- missioner Baroldi, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, the public hearing was declared closed After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommends granting of amendment to conditional permit No C-120 as requested with the condition that applicant have a minimum clearance of 10 feet from the bottom of the sign to the ground. MAIONI CONDITIONAL PERMIT Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-132 of Philip and Harriet Maioni The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard Mr. Joseph Horvath, 6131 Orange Avenue, stated that this property was zoned M-1 and that he had a light manufacturing business on the property next to the applicants' property, if residential were brought in, what about any noise he might make at night, the proposed dwelling will be pretty close to his shop The Chairman then asked if anyone else present wished to be heard There being no one else wishing to be heard and no written communications being received, upon motion of Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, the hearing was declared closed. After discussion, upon motion of Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, the Commission recommended granting of conditional permit No C-132 with the following conditions. -1- November 3, 1960 1 That applicants post bond or cash equivalent to the cost of constructing curbs and gutters along Orange Avenue, fcr the full 100 feet of applicants' property; 2. That applicants' attention be drawn to the fact that they are moving a residential house next to an existing manufacturing use in a properly zoned area and that they could and should anticipate future noise disturbances and this is the chances that they are willing to take. VAN RUITLN CONDITIONAL PERMIT Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on conditional permit application No. C-133 of Pete Van huiten (land owner) and Jack W. Tyler. The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to be heard A Mr Albert Young, 5013 West Kingpine Road, holling Hills, asked several questions re- garding sale of alcoholic beverages, location of driving range, noise problem, etc A Mrs Ben F Good, 5552 Orange Avenue, spoke in regard to sale of alcoholic beverages There being no one else wishing to be heard and there being no written communications re- ceived, upon motion of Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, the hearing was declared closed It was moved by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Siegers and unanimously carried, that the Commission recommends granting of conditional permit No. C-133 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 and that curbs and gutters be constructed on 300 feet along Lincoln Avenue, 2 That any and all outdoor lighting apparatus be so con- structed, directed, and shielded so as not to cast direct beams of light on any adjacent property not owned by the applicant; 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 six foot (6') high, chain link fence be erected completely surrounding all operations on the property with the exception of that portion facing Lincoln Avenue, 5. That applicant install 4 -foot wide sidewalks along the front of his property facing Lincoln Avenue, 6. That applicant dedicate to the City on Bloomfield Avenue for street widening purposes a minimum of 40 feet from the centerline plus an area sufficient for a l* to 1 foot street slope where applicant's property borders on Bloomfield Avenue, 7 That applicant post a bond or cash in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer for construction, at the time of street improvement, of curbs and gutters along Bloomfield Avenue where applicant's property borders on said street; 8 That the word "BAR" be deleted from the plot plan. -2- November 3, 1960 004 IL 4 STANDARD DEVLLOPiVLNT COhr'OhiTION USL V_yRIANCE PERMIT Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on use variance application No. UV -145 of Standard Development Corporation The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to be heard. A Mr. Schmidt, representative for Standard Development Corporation spoke in favor of the application. A Mr M. Morita spoke against said application There being no one else wishing to be heard and there being no written communications received, it was moved by Commissioner '.Dicker, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be declared closed. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner 'dicker and unanimously carried, that this matter be continued until the Planning Commissioners have time to study the sub -division ordinance and that maps be submitted by the School District as to location of schools. BEUINSMA. VAN LEEUWEN, HALLNER USE VARIANCE PERMIT Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on use variance application No. UV -146 of P. Bruinsma, J. Van Leeuwen and L. A. Hallner. The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to be heard Mr. Bowman, Vice President of Emblem homes, Inc , agent for the applicants spoke in favor of the application Ir Jacob Van Leeuwen stated that the Anaheim Union School District had contacted him and they are in- terested in 20 acre sites as school sites and this particular parcel does not contain 20 acres. The question of vehicular access on Orange Avenue was brought up and one solution to that problem would be to put a 20 -foot alley to the east, due to the fact that a service road is not feasible because of the narrowness of the property. Mrs Ben F Good, spoke in favor of the applicants and asked several questions regarding location of schools and park sites The Chair- man asked if anyone else present wished to be heard. There being no one else wishing to be heard and no written communications being received, it was moved by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commis- sioner Slegers and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be declared closed. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Slegers, that this matter be continued until the Planning Commission's next meeting in order that the Cypress School Board could submit maps as to the location of proposed new school sites At this point, Mr. Bowman addressed the Chair and requested either a recommendation in favor of granting said variance or a denial in order that it may go before the City Council at its November 14, 1960, meeting; that because of time limitations they could not wait until the December meeting and the deal would fall through Thereupon, Commissioner Wicker withdrew his motion with permission of the second, stating that he had no objections to housing or the tract but felt this application should be treated the same as the preceding application. Commissioner Wicker then moved, seconded by Commissioner Slegers and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission recommends denial of the granting of use variance permit No UV -146 MARINE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY USE VARIANCE Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on use variance permit application No. UV -147 of Marine Industrial Supply Company. The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to be heard A Mr Fred Kraft, 625 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, representative for Marine Industrial Supply Company, spoke on behalf of the application. There being no one else wishing to be heard and there being no written communications received, upon November 3, 1960 -3- motion of Commissioner Slegers, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, the public hearing was declared closed. After considerable discussion) it was moved by Commissioner Garcia, se- conded by Commissioner tricker and unanimously carried, that the Plan- ning Commission recommends granting of use variance No. UV -147 with the condition that applicant obtain clear title to at least half of the alley prior to issuing of a building permit, and that the City Attorney and the City Engineer cooperate with the applicant for the purpose of assisting the applicant in obtaining said clear title to one-half of the alley. L1 L , SLEGERS, AND r ORITA ZONE CHANGE :APPLICATION Commissioner Slegers excused himself from participating in discus- sion of zone change application No. Z-10. Chairman Wright stated that this was the time and place as noticed for public hearing on zone change application No Z-10 of J Leal, H Slegers and M Morita The Chairman then asked if anyone pre- sent wished to be heard A Mr Bill Asaw, representative for the applicants) spoke in favor of granting the zone change There being no one else wishing to be heard and no written communications being received, the hearing was declared closed The City Engineer reported that most cities would not allow rezoning such a large piece of property without submission of precise plans, but would indicate that they are favorable to such a zone change and at such time as the developer is ready to develop they would then go ahead and rezone Otherwise the City would not have the control for setting improve- ments, etc. Some cities encircle the property for future rezoning or pass a resolution of intention until the precise plan is presented It was moved by Commissioner Wicker that zone change application No Z-10 be approved Said motion died for lack of a second. Commis- sioner Baroldi moved, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that it is the opinion of the Planning Commission that this property is suit- able for C-2 zoning and that when a precise plan for development is submitted for C-2 with tenants and suitable guarantees of development proceeding expeditiously, the Planning Commission will recommend such a zone change. Said motion was carried by a vote of three Ayes to one No (Commissioner Wicker dissenting). COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Harber read several communications from the Orange County Planning Commission and from the Orange County Boundary Commission for the information of the Planning Commissioners RESOLUTION NO 11 City Manager Harber stated that at the present time, the Planning Commission meeting date being the first Thursday and the City Council meeting date being the second Monday of each month, there is not enough time elapsing between the two meetinW to bring before the City Council meetings matters that have been acted upon by the Planning Commission Lifter some discussion, it was moved by Com- missioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No 11, establishing the third Thursday of each month, at 7 30 P M., in the City Hall, as the regular monthly meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission MISCELLANEOUS EOUS City Manager Harber suggested that the Planning Commission have a -4- November 3, 1960 meeting to discuss the sub -division ordinance and amendments to the land use ordinance. It was also suggested that a joint meeting be held with the City Council to discuss the over-all development of the City The City Attorney was instructed to consult with the City Manager and the City Engineer as to amendments needed to the land use ordinance and to prepare a rough draft on amendments to said land use ordinance for the next meeting of the Planning Com- mission ADJOUhNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion of Commissioner Baroldi, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to November 17, 1960, at 7 30 P M: John Toups, Secretary -5- November 3, 1960 Mark Wright, Ch irman 1 o i MINUTES OF THF MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF Thi' CITY OF CYPRESS November 17, 1960 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission teas called to order by Vice Chairman Mark ':right at 7.30 P M in the Cypress City Hall Commissioners present: M. L. '-:right, C L V'icker, L Baroldi, A. G. Garcia Commissioners absent: K B. Bordner, F C Ferreira, H J Slegers Commission officers present• Secretary John Toups, Acting City Manager Harber MINUTES Upon motion of Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1960, were approved as submitted STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION USE VARIANCE PERMIT Chairman V right stated that this was the time and place for public hearing on Use Variance Application No. UV -145 of Standard Development Corporation. The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to be heard Mr Schmidt, a representative cf Standard Development, spoke in favor of the application Mr Mackay then spoke at length in regard to location of school sites. Mr Harber recommended that Use Variance 145 be approved subject to the same conditions as Tract 3742 in which condition IVit concerned school sites Mr Mackay stated that such conditions 'VI' would be satisfactory to him There being no one else desiring to be heard and written communications having been received, it was moved by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner ''.'icker, and unanimously carried that public hearing be closed It was moved by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Wicker and unanimously carried, that Use Variance 145 be recommended to Council for approval, subject to same conditions Council imposed on Tract 3742 MISCELLANEOUS City Manager Harber discussed the necessity of strengthening Zoning Ordinance in regard to minimum width and length of building lots, lot coverage requirements, parking requirements, garage and carports. General discussion of future development prospects, controls and regulations followed. The conclusion was to study the Zoning Ordinance and problems further for recommendations at the next Planning Commission Meeting ADJOURNMENT There being no further business tc come before the Commission, upon motion of Commissioner Vsicker, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to December 15, 19o0 at 7:30 P.M. n Toups, S:cre -ary November 17, 1960 '-/W6"4 1221.41K/4 Mark 'Wright, Chairman I INUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISS ION CITY OF CYPr ?.SSS December 15, 19,1& A re`;ulw_• meeting o the Cypress Planning Commission was held at 7 3C P M in the Cypress City Hall, Vice Chairman Mark Wright presiding PRESENT Barcldi, Bordner, Ferreira and Wright ABSENT Garcia, S le gers and Tricker Also present were CiLy Manager Fred D Herber, City Attorney William Camil, and City Engineer John Toups ELECTION OF OFFICES Vice Chairman T?rijit announced that now was the time and place or nomination and election of Charman o" the Planning Commission It was mored by Commissioner Ferreira, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, that Commissioner K B Bordner be elected. to serve as Chairman of the Planning Commission It was then moved by Commissioner Bordner, seconded by Commissioner Fert`ira and unanimously carried., that Commissioner Baroldi be elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission Commissioner Boidner then took the Chair and presided o•.'er the remainder o.c the meeting MINUTES Chairman Bordner asked ii there were any correction or additions to the Minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1900, and there being none, the Minutes were approved as mailed UV -148 ALL AMERICAN MARKET SIGN. It was mo✓ed by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Beroldi and unanimously carried, that the application of All- American Market known as UV -143 for a sign at tfe Ball Road en- trance to their proposed market be approved as submitted C014MYSSIONER CAPCIA AI'RI' ED AT 8 05 P. M. AND TOOK HTS CHAIR ON THE POD IU1 . -1- C -12D AMEND ANT , GOU ID Application use r rmit ei: u uouyo, 92:41 T'aiker, Cypress, to build a two single family dwellings was pre- sented to the Commission It was moved by Conunissioner Alright, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, that this C-125 Amendment to Use Permit be granted REZONING ATEA NORTH OF LINCOLN i"MOWN AS 4ETZEL AND DE POLTER ANNEXATIONS The City Manager presented the request of the property owners of the Wetzel and DePolter Annexations to have their property rezoned back to the zone recommended at the time of annexation After further d.scussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wright seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and unanimously carried, that the administrative stab be directed to initiate proceedings or rezoning the area as described in the s-'etzeel and DePolter Annexations ZONING OPDINANCE Chairman Bordner asked for recommendations or discussion on the preparation of a new Zoning Ordinance Considerable discussion was held and it was unanimously agreed that the City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer prepare a rough draft of a new Zoning Ordinance and the Planning Commission be notified for an informal worn: session to discuss the Zoning Ordinance further ATTENDANCE AT COMMISSION MEETINGS Chairman Bordner introduced discussion of Commissioners attendance at the official meetings This matter was discussed and it was moved by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Baroldi that any members of the Commission missing three conse- cutive meetings without bein+, excused will be removed from the Commission Chairman Bordner announced that he would call the meetings to order promptly at 7 30 P M and he expected each members of the Commission to be on time ADJOURNMENT Thet.e being no further business to come before the Commission it was moved by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously ca'r_ied, that the meeting adjourn at 9 15 P M until Janua':y 19, 19101 Secretary -2-