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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-25a MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach California TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1972 - STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins, Slate - COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kone NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. PLANNING COMMISSION GOALS - 1972 The Planning Commission discussed the result of the joint meeting held with the City Council on April 24, 1972. It was noted that the City Council had requested that a study be made to determine the effects of a Planned Residential Development in an R1 zone. Mr. Higgins pointed out that he did not feel the City should take any action to affect density until a growth policy has been established. Kenneth Reynolds, Planning ' Director, pointed out that the Administrator and City Attorney were preparing a moratorium resolution for the purpose of placing a moratorium on the acceptance of all applications for planned residential developments in the Rl zone. This resolution is to last for a period of ninety days. He further suggested the staff prepare a comprehensive study of planned developments. Commissioner Higgins felt that planned developments in the Rl zone are neccessary. Commissioner Boyle concurred and felt that all attempts should be made to keep planned developments in the R1 zone. COMMISSIONER BAZIL: Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:20 P.M. and assumed his duties. Commissioner Kerins stated that the primary question is that of density and the staff should present the basic facts to the City Council in their study. Perhaps one way to do this would be to express the density in terms of people per acre rather than units or bedrooms per acre. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS'TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO PREPARE STATISTICAL INFORMATION RELATIVE TO A COMPARISON OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS IN THE R1 ZONE TO STANDARD R1 SUBDIVISIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Porter, Kerins, Bazil, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. The Chair directed the staff to report back to the Planning Commission on May 2, 1972 on a work program for a growth policy. -1- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 2 SPECIAL STUDIES: The Planning Commission changed from low to high priority the study to determine standards, guidelines and actions that will encourage beneficial commercial and industrial development. CODE AMENDMENTS: The Planning Commission changed from medium to high priority the code amendment that would regulate service station locations and establish a separate zone for such use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO ADOPT PLANNING COMMISSION GOALS FOR 1972 AS FOLLOWS: A. POLICY PLAN - ThIS IS A CONTINUING PROGRAM B. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS HIGH PRIORITY 1. Complete Study Area "B" 2. Open Space 3. Conservation (Historic and Natural Sites) State Deadline 7/l/72 4. Area "D" and its sub -areas (A) Top -of -Pier (D) Civic Center (B) Huntington Seacliff (E) Central Industrial (C) Town Lot ARea Area 5. Housing Element 6. Trails Element MEDIUM PRIORITY 1. Update Master Plan of Parks, Open Space, Schools and Recreation (Adopted 2/19/69) 2. Arterial Streets and Highways - Mid Beach Area LOW PRIORITY 1. Review Land Use Elements adopted in 1971 2. Noise Element (As related to transportation) 3. Seismic Element C. SPECIAL STUDIES HIGH PRIORITY 1. Growth Policy - Development plans based upon services; Cost per Capita, Socialogical and Psychological Aspects, etc. 2. Town Lot Study (A) Precise Plan Alignments (B) Land Use Intensity Standards -2- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 3 3. Central Industrial Study (A) Precise Street Alignments (B) Capital improvements program (C) Study possibility of controlled fill to improve topography 4. Review standards and adopt plans to improve street scene along arterial highways (A) Improve existing block walls (B) Establish an ordinance adopting Planning Commission policy on arterial highway landscaping. (C) Establish policy and ordinance concerning frontage roads - Location, Percent Arterial Coverage, Treatment, Etc. (D) Establish as a condition of approval for all developments that a developer must maintain landscaping for a period of one year or until the project has been completed, whichever occurs last. S. Establish a program to consolidate or underground all existing utility installations. 6. Make recommendations to the City Council concerning plans, regulations, financial reports and capital budgets under the provisions of Article 7, Section 654000 (A), Chapter 3, "Local Planning" of the State Government Code. 7. Determine relationship of all forms of residential housing to tax base. 8. Determine standards, guidelines, and actions that will encourage beneficial commercial and industrial development MEDIUM PRIORITY 1. Review Meadowlark Airport as a City Airport Facility for safety, improvement or removal. LOW PRIORITY 1. Study and adopt standards for residential developments that will avoid stereotype residential developments and grid street patterns. 2. Regulation of factory -built housing 3. Establish plans regarding terminus of Route 39 Freeway 4. Establish areas for larger R1 lots S. Establish criteria for control of noise within zoning districts 6. Review city transportation needs 7. Block wall requirements around oil operation sites 8. Establish location of public facilities within community commercial area, 9. Establish a means of establishing community identification -3- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 4 D. CODE AMENDMENTS HIGH PRIORITY 1. Establish Specific Plan (Special Use Permit) (CA 71-19) 2. Specific Plan (Special Use Permit) Implementation (CA 71-30) 3. Ocean -oriented apartment standards 4. Update sign code (obtain lower and smaller signs eliminate ambiguities,_ prohibit revolving signs, ensure compliance with ordinance, etc.) 5. Height Limit alterations R4, R5, C2, C3, C4 (CA 71-28) 6. Review the intent and criteria of the Planned Residen- tial Development ordinance 7. Equestrian Standards (CA 71-32) 8. Establish a high-rise ordinance - location, use criteria and conditions, lot average, bulk, etc. 9. Dedication of land for schools (State enabling legislation pending) 10. Shoreline Zone 11. Increase minimum lot size (7200 sq. ft.) (CA 71-31) 12. Regulate service station locations and establish a separate zone for such use. MEDIUM PRIORITY 1. Ordinance to require utilities along arterial highways that are less than 34 K.V. to be -installed underground when the property is developed. 2. Update industrial zones (Uses and Standards) 3. Review development standards in residential districts 4. Update commercial zones S. Contract zoning 6. Establish an ordinance that requires 18 ft. high landscaping around all existing and new oil operations LOW PRIORITY 1. Update subdivision code 2. Regulate dual use of property 3. Establish a destination resort zone 4. Establish new office -professional zone S. Change code to require a 32 inch high wall with front landscaping for commercial developments 6. Regulate automotive repair garage locations ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 1089 Kerins, Boyle, Higgins A Resolution of the City Planning Commission expressing the Planning Conunission's interest in seeing an overall plan for the Bolsa Chica area. The Planning Commission discussed the proposal. -4- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 5 Bill Woods, representing Signal Oil and Gas Company asked the Commission if they could elaborate on the scope of the study. He pointed out that the problems in developing the Bolsa Chica bay were that a considerable amount of the property is devoted to oil operation and will be for a number of years in the future, and because of this it is very difficult for them to project a plan for that area. It was the consensus of the Commission that an overall schematic showing in a general way the proposed land use would be sufficient. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1089. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Bazil, Porter, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-4 - Densities - Townlot Area The Acting Secretary discussed with the Planning Commission the proposed code amendment to permit three units on R2 lots in the Townlot area. He stated that the City Attorney's office has advised the Planning Department that it will be necessary to notify all people affected by the change as well as those within 300 ft. Because of this,a great deal of staff time and effort will be expended. He therefore asked that the Commission reconsider the proposal to determine whether or not this code amendment should proceed. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue discussion on Code Amendment No. 72-4� for approximately three months. DISCUSSION: PROPERTY SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WARNER AVENUE AND GOLDENWEST STREET Mr. Nicholas Oprian, realtor addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of developing the property at the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street. He indicated there were three major land owners in the area: Mr. Landis; Mr. Murdy; and the City of Huntington Beach. He further stated that approxi- mately 4 1/2 acres could be zoned commercial with the remaining approximately 12 to 13 acres to be zoned to an R2-PD(12). Mr. Oprian stated that in order to assemble the numerous lots in the area it would be necessary for the City to take action to provide a catalyst. He explained that this could be done in the form of a zone change to commercial and perhaps multiple family. It was the consensus of the Commission that no action would be taken to amend the master plan for this area until the master plan for area "B" was reviewed by the Planning Commission toward the end of 1972 or perhaps early 1973. -5- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 6 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-3 - Dedication and Improvement of Right of Way - 02 zone The proposed code amendment was reviewed by the Acting Secretary. The Commission questioned why the proposed amendment was necessary. The Acting Secretary advised the Commission that this amend- ment will place the -02 zone under the same requirments presently existing in the -01 zone. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO SET CODE AMENDMENT�NO. 72-6 FOR PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. Kerins, Boyle, Higgins The Chair directed the Planning Department to present a staff report on the code amendment pointing out the reason why the -02 zone was not included with the -01 zone when the code amendment was first initiated. DISCUSSION: STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- TENTATIVE TRACTS - April 4, 1972 The Planning Commis- sion reviewed the proposed standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts. It was pointed out that there was a misunderstanding of the requirements of condition no. 21 requiring construction of a masonry wall along lots that are siding on or backing on the property zoned or intended to be zoned for professional, industrial or commercial use. It was the consensus of the Commission that the staff should review this condition and perhaps suggest a revision at a later date. A MOTION WAS'MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO ADOPT STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Access rights along arterial highways, except at street intersections, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. Sewer and water systems shall be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. -6- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 7 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 6. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach standards. 7. Street section shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 8. Street trees shall be provided to City standards with 15 gallon trees on all local streets and 20 inch box trees on all arterial highways. The type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. (On -site trees shall conform to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance). 9. Decorative masonry walls shall be constructed to City specification along lots siding or backing onto arterial highways. Said wall shall be six (6) inches wide and six (6) feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. Structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the Street Improvement Plans. The intent of this condition is to improve the street scene along arterial highways. Note: Photographs indicating the various types of wall materials and designs which are desirable are on file in the Planning Department. 10. The architectural design of the perimeter wall and the type and placement of street trees shall create unity and interest in the street scene. 11. Landscaped planters shall be provided along all arterial highways. Such planters shall conform to the plans and specification on file in the Department of Public Works and the requirements of the Planning Commission. It is the developer's responsibility to landscape such planters and provide irrigation facilities in accordance with the Department of Public Works' specifications and requirements. 12. Street lighting shall be provided to City Standards. 13. Sub -surface water rights shall be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 14. Drainage of the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to final recordation of any part of the approved tentative subdivision. 15. Said property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 16. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back 5 feet from the edge of such easement. -7- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesdi�y, April 25, 1972 Page flo . 8 17. Retaining walls may be required by the Building Department where there is a difference in elevation of one (1) foot between adjoining lots or lots abutting City right-of-way. Determination of this requirement shall be made at the time grading plans are approved. 18. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to Department of Public Works prior to issuance of building permits. 19. Right-of-way for street widening on all parcels not included within the proposed subdivision, held under the same ownership as the subdivision, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach and fully improved. This provision shall not apply to property upon which a division of land has been approved by the City, recorded, and all conditions of approval have been fulfilled. 20. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifica- tions provided by the Fire Department. 21. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City specifications along lots siding or backing onto property zoned or intended to be zoned for professional, commercial or industrial use. Said wall shall be six (6) feet high, constructed of at least six (6) inch block and shall be located on the property zoned or intended to be zoned for professional, commercial or industrial use. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line on the professional, commercial or industrial side of the wall. Measurements shall be taken at any given point along said wall. This requirement shall pertain to all parcels; including numbered lots, those labeled "Not A Part" and/or those parcels not within the subdivision but held under the same ownership as the property being subdivided. 22. Except where otherwise specificed, a six (6) foot high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the exterior side lot line of all corner lots. 23. Except where otherwise specified, a six (6) foot high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along any lot line separating the subject tract from any school site, park site or other public property as determined by the Planning Department. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finish grade. 24. The exterior elevations of all buildings constructed on lots that side -on or back -on an arterial highway shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department. The intent of this requirement is to improve the street scene by having the developer provide architectural features and variations in building materials on the exterior surfaces of buildings that are viewed from an arterial highway. -8- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 9 25. The rear exterior corner of a reverse corner lot shall be modified to exclude the ten (10) foot by ten (10) foot triangular area that abuts the side lot line of the adjacent lot. Such area shall be included as a portion of the adjacent lot. 26. All utilities shall be installed underground. 27. Prior to the sale of any unit within an apartment development as a condominium unit, a use permit applica- tion shall first be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Article 931. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, Kerins, Boyle, Higgins NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY PARK SITE - GARFIELD AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA STREET The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of having the City acquire the 2.54 acre parcel of land located south of K-Mart on Magnolia Street south of Garfield Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY KERINS TO HAVE THE SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TRANSMIT TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE POSITION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REAFFIRMING THEIR ORIGINAL RECOMMENDATION THAT THE 2.54 ACRE PARCEL ON MAGNOLIA AVENUE BE ACQUIRED AND USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL SITE AND EDISON COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Porter, NOES: None ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION: Kerins, Boyle, Higgins APPLE APARTMENT COMPLEX ON WARNER AVENUE WEST OF GOLDENWEST STREET Chairman Porter requested that the City Attorney's office investigate whether the large numbers on the apartments within the Apple Apartment Complex are in violation of City Code. DISCUSSION: ZONING OF OIL OPERATION SITE ON THE HUNTINGTON BEACH COMPANY PROPERTY Chairman Porter requested that the Planning Department contact the Huntington Beach Company to request that they consider the adjacent land use when zoning the oil operation site. It was noted that these oil operation sites are presently zoned R4 which could result in an incompat- ibility of land uses. -9- 4/25/72 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 25, 1972 Page No. 10 DISCUSSION: ZONING AND MASTER PLAN Commissioner Bazil requested that the staff investigate the state law to determine the requirement that zoning be consistent with the Master Plan. DISCUSSION: POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING LOCATION OF SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Dan McFarland, Building Department addressed the Commission and discussed an application for a 10 ft. x 20 ft. temporary directional sign which was before the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Mr. McFarland stated that the Board was reluctant to recommend a revision in the request without first discussing -a proposal with the Commission. He informed the Commission that the Board had discussed a ground sign approximately 15 ft. x 15 ft. with the applicant for the West Bay Development Company in lieu of the directional request. Commission discussion followed. It was a consensus of the Commission that the Board of Zoning Adjustments pursue a low ground identification sign to serve as a directional sign for the land development project. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1972. K. A. Reynol s Secretary M. M. Porter Chairman -10- 4/25/72 PC