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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLimited Sign Permit LSP1989001 - Supporting Documents2. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the outdoor dining expansion will be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity. Noise and activity generated will be incompatible with adjacent condominium development. 3. The establishment , maintenance and operation of the outdoor dining e x pansicn may be detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. 4. The proposed outdoor dining expansion conflicts with the spirit of the Coastal Commission's condition for unobstructed access along the walkway. The dining area proposed narrows to a minimum 4 foot which is inadequate space for dining and still maintain a 10 foot walkway. Additionally, the presence of diners on the public walkway may intimidate the public and discourage their use of the area. D-1 LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 89-1 APPLICANT: Steve Therriault Limited Sign Permit No . 89-1 is a request '-o modify two existing multi -tenant freestanding signs at an offic e complex southwesterly of Warner and Bolsa Chica. The applicant is requesting to add four 30 squar, foot identification panels for Coldwell Banker to each side of the two signs . Section 9610 .8(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code specifies that the Planning Commission mar allow a change of face for nonconforming signs and extend their Use for up to two years . A .ash bond is required to guarantee their removal at that time. TAFF.' RECOMMENDATION: Approve Limited Sign Permit No. 69 -1 with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Curt Bauer , representing Coldwell Banker , spoke in support of the requeE,t. He said they should not be responsible for the Harbor Diagnostics portion of the sign. David Gilpin , property manager representing the owner, spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Williams recommende6 that the entire sign be brought into conformance. Commissioner Kirkland said the .ign serves a need and felt two years not be an unreasonable request. PC Minutes - 4/4/89 -13- (2487d) .- f A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS AND SECOND BY SLATES TO DENY LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 89-1, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams NOES: Kirkland, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mour- ord, Leipzig ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION FAILED A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS AND SECONn BY SLATES TO APPROVE LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO . 89-1 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE ' LLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDIN FOR APPROVAL: 1. Allowing the maintenance of the signs for an additic"al two years will not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed sign face change will not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity of such sign, and will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. 3. The signs in their existing locations along Warner and along Bolsa Chica will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. 4. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the signs, immediate alteration, removal or replacement of the signs will result in a economic hardship. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated March 10, 1989, shall be the approved layout with the following modifications: a. The Coldwell Banker sian panels shall be placed in the existing empty sign cans, which on the submitted elevations are the second from the top. These had identified a Schwinn bicycle store which is no longer in business. b. The plan shall be modified to show the Harbour Medical Center signs and sign permits shall be obtained prior to the installation of the Coldwell Danker signs. 2. Limited Sign Permit No. 89-1 shall be valid for two years (until April 4, 1991). P t PC Minutes - 4/4/8,9 -14- (24a7d) F v 3. Prior to issu2nce of building permits, the applicant/property owner shall file a cash bond in the amount of $4,000 with the City for the purpose of indemnifying the City for any and all costs incurred in the removal of the two signs. If the signs are not made to conform with the applicable provisions of the sign ordinance after two years from the date of approval, or remodel of the property, whichever comes first, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter the property where said signs are located and remove said signs and the cost of removal shall be deducted from the cash bond and summarily forfeited and paid over to the City of Huntington Beach, and the remainder, if any, returned to the person depositing the bond, E. DISCUSSION TTEMS E-1 DRAFT ENV RONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 88-2 Revised mitigation measures - Applicant: City of Huntington Beach/Dahl Company/Westco Development Corporation A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY ORTEGA TO TRANSMIT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Kirk l and, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Nor- MOTION PASSEi, E-2 DRAFT ELLI - OLDENWE T SPE CIFIC -PLAN - Applicant : City of Huntington Beach - Clarification of revised language and graphics A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY ORTEGA TO FORWARD THE DRAFT ELLIS-GOLDENWEST SPECIFIC PLAN WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AIES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzic; NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None rdOTION PA ED PC Minutes - 4/4/89 -15- (2487d) E-3 CONDITI NAT, E PE YIT N 87-5 - Applicant : FHP - Update traffic study A MOTIC,N WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG , SECOND BY SLATES TO REQUIRE THE TRAFFIC STUDY BE PERFORMED DURING PEAK HOURS FOR THE EXISTING FACILITY AND BE COMPLETED BY 4/18/89 FOR REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slat, , Kirkland, ",Llliams , Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, L eipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSk:P E-4 NDITI NAL USE PE MIT NO. ?8-20 - Applicant: Hebrew Academy - Six month review Rabbi Newnan, Dean of the Hebrew Academy , was present to address the Commission . He reported that the Academy had responded to the conditions of approval. The --aretakers unit had not been replaced; however they plan to replace the unit with a double wide coach prior to the next school year. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG , SECOND BY KIRKLAND TO REQUIRE THAT THE CARETAKERS UNIT BE REPLACED BY 6/30 /89, BY THE FOLLOWI NG VOTE : Commissioner Williams said he would not support the motion because the iub -standard condition of the caretakers unit should have been resolved during the previous six months. AYES: Slates , Kirkland , Bourguignon , Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Williams ABSENT: None J.BSTAIN : None T?IQT CON PA ED E-5 CHARTER CENTRE GUARDIAN ENTER) PARKING ST ",DY - Update on parking situation A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY SLATES TO ACCEPT THE PARKING STUDY , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, K irkland, Bourguignon , Ortega , Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Williams ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PAS ED PC Minutes - 4/4/89 -16- (2487d) Code Amendmeat No, 88-12 intends to revise existing provisions of the Ordinance Code and Downtown Specific Plan pertaining to on-site parking and landscaping regulations. Proposed changes were presented for Planning Commission input and discussion on April 19, 1988, February 22 and March 7, 1989. Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the Department of Community Development posted draft Negative Declaration No. 89-9 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal or written were received. STAFF RECQ N +dENDATION : Approve Negative Declaration No. 89-9 and Code Amendment No. 88-12 with findings and forward to City Council for adoption. There were numerous questions/suggestions regarding changes to the proposed code amendment . It was suggested that instead of discussing all of the concerns at this time that each Con.aiissioner contact staff regarding their individual comments so they could be prepared to answer and schedule a study session prior to the the May 16, 1989 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 88-12 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-9 TO A STUDY SESSION, MAY 16, 1989, AT 5:30 PM AND THEN TO THE REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOLE: AYES: Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: Slates, Kirkland (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None D. NG.N--PUB ITEMS D-1 AND D-2 HEARD GUT OF ORDER FOLLOWING MOTION BY COMMISSION. D-1 L]'': APPLICANT: DANIELL HANSEN - SIGNS WEST, INC. LOCATION: 9872 Hamilton Avenue (south side of Hamilton approximately 300 feet west of Brookhurst) Limited Sign Permit No. 89-3 is a request to modify (face change) an existing 20 foot high, 96 square foot, nonconfLrming freestanding pole sign. The applicant is requesting the face change as a result of a change of business name from Huntington Beach Athletic Club to L.A. Fitness. PC Minutes - 5/2/89 -19- (26524) Section 9610.8(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code specifies that the Planning Commission may allow a change of face for nonconfnr •ming signs and extend their use for up to two yearn. A cash bond is required to guarantee their removal at that time. ENVIRQNNh I AL STAM: The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11, Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECI iDATIQ, ' Approve Limited Sign Permit Nc . 89-3 with findings and conditions of approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIR;(LAND, SECOND BY LE PZIG, TO APPROVE LIMITED SIGN PERMI T NO. 89 -3 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland , Williams , Eourguignon, Ortega, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: Slates , N4ountford (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None NOTION PASSED ND. F APPROVAL: 1. Allowing the maintenance of the sign for an additional two years will not adversely affect other signs in the ,area. 2. The proposed sign face change will not be detrimental to property located i n the vicinity of such sign , and will be in keeping with the character if the surroundinn area. 3. The sign in its existing locat ,on along Hamilton Avenue will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. 4. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the sign, immediate alteration , removal or replacement of the sign will result in a economic hardship. CQNDT.TIONS Of APPROV.LL: 1.The site plan a nt' sign elevations received and dated April 1989 , shall be tre conceptually approved layout. 18, 2.Limited Sign Permit No. 89-3 shall be valid for two years (until May 12, 1991). PC Minutes - 5/2/89 -20-(265,2d) 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 with the City for the purpose of indemnifying the City for any and all costs incurred in the removal of the sign. If the sign is not made to conform with the applicable provisions of the sign ordinance after two years from the date of approval, or remodel of the property, whichever comes first, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter the property where said sign is located and remove said sign and the cost of removal shall be deducted from the cash bond and summarily forfeited and paid over to the City of Huntington Beach, and the remainder, if any, returned to the person depositing the bond. 4. This special sign permit shall not become effective for any purpose until an "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been properly executed by the applicant and an authorized representative of the owner of the property, and returned to the Planning Division; and until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. D-2 S' A_ONE-YEAR EX TIONAL USE PER IT NO - N A E P T -4 APPLICANT: Jack Grossman LOCATION: 16731 Carousel Lane (Humbolt Island in Huntington Harbour, approximately 1,600 feet northeast of Pacific Coast Highway) The applicant has requested a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 88 -8 and Coastal Development Permit No. 88-4 which were initially approved by the Planning Commission on April 19, 1988. The project i s a request to construct a third floor observatory tower in a proposed two story single family home in the R1-CZ (Low Density Residential District-Coastal Zone). The applicant has indicated that a one-year extension of time is necessary in order to complete the plan check process and obtain financing. Section 9843.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code specifies that upon written request by the applicant, the Planning Commission may grant extensions of time not to exceed one year. FF . N T Staf;" :commends that the Planning Commission grant a c_ze-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 88 -8 and Coastal Development Permit No. 88-4 to April 19, 1990, with all previous conditions of approval to remain in effect. PC Minutes - 5/2/89 -21- (2652d) Commissioner Williams stated he does not approve of 'drubber stamping", in general, requests for extensions. He feels that careful checking for compliance of current codes should be completed before approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA , SECOND BY NIRKLAND , TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CODITIO9AL USE PERMIT NO. 88-8 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 88-4, TO APRIL 19, 1990, WITH ALL PREVIOUS CONDIT i ONS OF APPROVAL TO REMAIN IN EFFECT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : AYES:Kirkland,Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES :Norse ABSENT:Slatea ABSTAIN:None E.- None P'.- None G.PLATING C A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO AGENDIZE PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT (DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, TOW NLOT AND OLDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO REQUIRE 4 PARKING SPACES PER BUILDING SITE) AS A DISCUSSION ITEM AT THE MAY 16, 19GS. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Kirkland Leipzig None Slates None Williams, Bourguignon , Ortega, 1:,untford, MOTF A PASS A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO AGENDIZE BACKFLOW SYSTEMS ON SINGLE FATILY DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE MAY 16, 1989 PLANNING COMMI SSL'ON FLEE, ING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Williams, eourguignon, Ortega,, Mountford, Leipzig NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PC Minutes - 5/2/89 -22- (2652d) )°'(L -18" goo-34S. '211 mtj -I am 4L ('o sa ri. l 7.0 -/,T o BOLSA CNICATR,CTL77N-i; -r4J2'ITS ACCURALY NGR ASSUWEc Y LI bILI1rFOR OTHER USES. NOT TO LE rLrRO00CEOALL RIGHTS RESERVED.VWPYRIGHT ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR 1987/OT LIVErI.i28ifN</135/,V 2 861311S7I 7 VIi122'7:ooPAGE I OF 2ROAD3Tl'?,,C1060/33/5X00'/5NOIt.-7[8' 7T19'STREET60'Q