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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-08-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1973 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED) ON MOTION BY GEIGER SECOND BY BAZIL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: MINUTES - June 19, 1973 and July 10, 1973 - Approved as transcribed and mhiled. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8040", Environmental Impact Report on Tentative Tract No. 804U was adopted. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8039 Environmental Impact Report on Tentative Tract No. 8039 was adopted. ZONE CASE NO. 73-20 Zone Case No. 73-20 was continued to August 21, ).973 meeting. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8192 Tentative Tract No. 8192 was cdritinued to August 31, 1973 meeting. AYES: Geiger; Bazili Kerins, Wa11iri, Pottet NOES: None` ABSENT: Higgins, boyle REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7143 (Cont. 6/5/73) In Conjunction with USE PERMIT' NOr ` 12-82 (Conti 6/'5/73) Applicant! 'J,M.C. CoAstrudtion Cd, PC 8/7/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 2 Tentative Tract No. 7743 is a request for 16 lots, 15 units oft 2.616 acres. Use Permit No. 72-82 is a request to permit a planned residential development. The Acting Secretary stated that the City Council had adopted a Resolution declaring the property surplus, and that the present owner has the iirst right of refusal to purchase the surplus property and that the most recent blue line elevations and plot plan dated February 20, 1973 were on display for review by the Commission. Commissioner Porter contended that the 15 units were beyond the intent of the planned development ordinance and would in fact create R2 density on R1 property. He requested staff to attempt to lay out a possible R1 subdivision on this property and inquired how many units would be allowed. The Acting Secretary stated that between 7 and 9 R1 lots could be layed out on the property. Commissioner Porter stated that he did not feel more than 10 planned developments should be allowed on the property. Commissioner Wallin requestel that a plot plan be presented for study and inquired what had transpired at subdivision meeting in July. S The Commission requested the Attorney's office to research the need for deed restriction on the city surplus property. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that revised maps be presented for their review and that until further study of revised maps could be made a continuance should be recommended. Mr. Larry Redman, representative of the applicant, addressed the Commission. He stated that he was not aware of staff's recommenda- tions until today and that lie would be in favor of a continuance. Commissioner Bazil concurred with applicant's request to a contin- uance. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 AND USE PERMIT NO. 72-82 WERE CONTINUED TO AUGUST 21, 1973 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOT,:: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None s ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle It was suggested by the Chairman that the Subdivision'Committee hold a meeting in the interim to work out suggested revisions. PC 8/7/73 Minutes: it. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 3 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5642 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-02 Applicant: Toups Engineering Co. Tentative Tract No. 5642.is a request to construct 69 units on 7 lots on 5.35 acres. Conditional Use Permit No. 73-02 is a request to construct a 69 unit planned residential development on the southwest t:orner of Garfield and 17th Street. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public on Conditional Use Permit No. 73-02. The Acting Secretary outlined the study and recommendations of the Subdivision Committee. Commission discussion followed. Commissioner Geiger questioned access to recreation area. Commissioner Wallin inquired if they had tried other plans and would -they be willing to experiment further, perhaps acquire adjoining property. Commissioner Bazil discussed the garages. There was discussion on alley type design. Mr. Gary Gibbs-, of the Presley Co., spoke in behalf 'of the project indicating that the -odd shape of the lot had presented a problem architecturally. Mr. Gibbs stated that they would*be unable to acquire additional adjoining property and that he would concur with Commission to a continuance to allow additional time for revising plans to bring them into conformance with Code requirements. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5642 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-02 WERE CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING; ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle Commissioner Porter referred'to S. 9310.2 of the Ordinance Code and stated that under conditions set forth therein the Planning Commission should be furnished with maps and all documentation applicable prior to hearing. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8367 Applicant: Classic Development Corp. PC 8/7/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 4 Tentative Tract No. 8367 is a request for a 7 lot subdivision on 7.17 acres of land located on the southwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Huntington Street located in the M2 zone. The Acting Secretary addressed the Commission and stated that he had been unable to contact the developer concerning a continuance to August 21, 1973 meeting. Commissioner Kerins addressed Mr. Jim Chapman, representative from Classic Development, and stated that the developer's request for 30 day extension would expire August 20 and asked if representa- tive would be agreeable to a continuance to August 21 meeting, and the representative concurred with this continuance date. ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8367 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 21, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-01 Applicant: Rodney B. Lauter N Conditional Use Permit No. 73-01 is a request to permit a 1/2 day nursery school (pre-school) located -on the east side of Florida, 300 ft. south of Utica in a R2 medium density residential district. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Rodney B. Lauter, representative from the Evangelical Free Church, spoke in behalf of the request. Mr. Granville, occupant of surrounding property addressed the Commission, speaking in favor of the project. The Chairman closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the request and the recommended conditions of approval. ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY PORTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-01 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. The southerly driveway of the existing church facility shall be increased to a width of 20 ft. to facilitate two way traffic. PC 8/7/73 1 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 5 2. The Plot Plan received June 20, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 3:-' The number of children permitted shall not exceed the number of children permitted by state regulations. 4. If at a future date it is determined that the combined facilities exceed the parking allocation, additional parking shall be required to be provided on site. The number and location shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments. S. If a mutual driveway easement can be arranged over property to the south of adequate width to servq parking facilities, the northerly driveway shall be reverted back into landscaped area. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The -proposed use will not be detrimental to the value of property or improvements within the vicinity. 2. The proposed use` -shall not have an adverse effect on the general health, welfare, -safety and convenience of the neighborhood or the City as a whole. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-03 Applicant: Karl S. Farnsworth Conditional Use Permit No. 73-03•is a request to use and upgrade existing residence and garage to provide religious education to the LDS youths attending Golden West College located at 15761 Goldenwest Street in an R1 low density residential district. The Acting Secretary presented Vugraphs of the proposed project. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Karl Farnsworth addressed the Commission as did Mr. Robert Little, his architect. PC 8/7/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 6 Commissioner Porter opened the discussion concerning installation of underground utilities, indicating the initial saving if instal- lation were made prior to laying the sidewalks. There was a discussion on using the City of Huntington Beach water supply and sewers. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion followed. Landscaping was discussed. ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-03 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received June 28, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. Goldenwest Street shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant'systen shall be approved by the Department `of Public Works and Fire Department. 4. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (S) feet from the edge of such easement. S. Soil and compaction reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City. 6. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel from the remaining property held under the same owner- ship, shall be approved by the City. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION: 1. A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action.- Said plan shall include trees of tall bushy specimen type along north, west and south property line. 2. All signs for the proposed development shall be submitted to the BZA for approval. 'Signs shall reflect a common theme with respect to design materials and colors which are compatible with the architectural theme of the proposed project. PC 8/7/73 I 1 1 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August`7, 1973 Page 7 3. Fire be alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall installed by.the developer,at-locations and to,speci- ,fications provided,by•the Fire Department, 4. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be submitted to the Planning,Department for review and approval. Fencing and landscape plans shall include the following information: a. A list including,quantities,and si-zes for each species` of plants and alL ground cover.material. b,. Irrigation 1ayotit ;to .include meter location, pipe sizes, sprinkler head :+types,.,` etc. C. .fencing materials and'detail drawing. S. The structural,street section of all private drives shall be approved ,�y ;the Department of Public ;Works,. 6. The Division of .Lend approved ,by }the ,City shall 'be 7. recorded°. " A parcel Map shall be filed with ,City and recorded ,the pr`io-r to fr'aming"' insp,��ti6n ;df' yany-structures,'on any 'parcel'. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TQ FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Goldenwest Street shall be fully improved including street trees, street 'signs,, street lights fire hydrants, seiie'r. and water .main extensions. L' 2. Main feeder line existing within right-of-way on Goldenwest' Street• shall., he insfiailed underground acr'o'ss the entire frontag of subj-pct Property. 3. Off -,street park}ng+ facilities, shall conform to Article 4. There shall be'no'fence, structure or landscaping constructed or maintaiped over 3-1/2'feet high within a 10`ft'.'`by 10 'ft:,'triangulaT area at the intersection W driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets, PC 8/7/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 8 5. A'lighting system shill,be installed within the project equal in,illumination'to lighting on public streets. Said lighting -shall be installed^in such a manner as to direct lighting away from abutting property. D. TO BE'COMPLF.TED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: 1. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water supply system. 2. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 3. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to IAepartment of Public Works standards. t 4. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. S. Igo structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 6. �11 applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 7. §aid use shall be allowed for a period of five (5) years at which time the Planning Commission may extend the time period. AYES: geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: one ABSENT: iggins, Boyle A TEN MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED -BY THE°CHAIRMAN AT 9:00 P.M. i ZONE CASE NO. 73-15 (Cont. 7/17/7'3)., ApRlicant:. Initiated by Planning Commission Zone Case No. 73-15 is a request to change from C4 Highway Commer- cial District to RS Office -Professional District, located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 300 ft. east of Bolsa Chica.Street, master planned for Office Professional. The Chairman opened the public hearing on,Zone Case No: 73-15. There being,no one present to speak, the Chairman closed'the public hearing. ,t PC 8/7/73 Minutes: ,H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 9 ON MOTION BY GEIGER SECOND,�BY,BAZIL ZONE CASE,NO. 73-15'WAS.` APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING 'ROLL- CALL VOTE:' '.I AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins,,Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle ZONE CASE NO. 73-18 , - Applicant: Linda L. Thomas Zone Case No. 73-18,is a request for a change of zone from RAO Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production' to M1,Light Industrial District located on the east side of Goldenwest Street, 445 ft. north of Garfield. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. John Thomas, applicant, was present and addressed the '. Commission. When questioned about ownership indicated on plot plan as.being in conflict'with;appl,ication, Mr. Thomas submitted to the Commis- sion proof of ownership indicated on the Deed, in lieu of Letter of Authorization. Commissioner Bazil stated that he ;felt the entire block should be rezoned and not just the small portion proposed by this request. Commissioner, Wallin stated thai the -industrial study on-thisarea had been tabled until -an analysis of revenue versgs,.expenditures had been completed. The ,Planning Director stated that the Master Plan study is in process and will not have 'results until around October. Vugraphs were presented by the Acting Secretary. t There being no ^other comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commis,s}on discussion llowed. fo Commissioner ,Geiger spoke --in favor;. of improving -tha ;property -_and Commissioner Porter_ concurreA.-Commissioner;Bazil stated that he felt it should be re-adverta:sed •to,,encompass ,the -entire block. Commissioner Geiger stated -he fe t;it-1ihould be industrial and Commissioners, Porter and Bazil,concurred. PC '$%7/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 10 ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CASE NO. 73-18 WAS CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CA-LL"VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle The Chairman directed staff to readvertise for M1 A(CD) and other parcels in the same block not including parcels on Garfield., ZONE CASE NO. 73-19 Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission Zone Case No. 73-19 is a request to change the existing Rl Low Density Residential District to ROS Recreational Open Space in order to keep zoning in compliance with the Master Plan. Subject property is located on the northeast corner of Graham Street and Warner Avenue. Chairman Kerins stated that for the purpose of allowing an Environ- mental Impact Report to be prepared and to allow staff ,time to review -other -areas under ROS zoning, Zone -Case No. 73-19 would be continued -to October 2, 1973. ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CASE NO. 73-19 WAS CONT- INUED TO OCTOBER 2, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger;"Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins•; Boyle 14ASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-6 (Copt. 7/17/73) Initiated by:- H. B. Planning Commission In Conjunction with PUBLIC HEARING ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1122 Master Plan Amendment No. 73-6 amended to change from Medium Density Residential to Commercial. Said property 'is located on the north side of Alhambra Street approximately 100 ft. west of Beach Blvd. The Chairman opened .thd -16aring 'to the public. - y There being no one -present -to speak-for'or against Master Plan Amendment No. 73-6 the public hearing was closed. PC 8/7/73 r Minutes: 11. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 11 ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY BAZIL MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-6 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1122 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-7 (Cont. 7/17/73) -Initiated by: H. B. Planning Commission In Conjunction with PUBLIC HEARING ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 1123 Master Plan Amendment No. 73-7 establishes the Master Plan Designation of "Agriculture" changing from Light Industrial to Agriculture approximately 15 acres located on the east side of Goldenwest Street approximately 620 ft. north of Ellis Avenue. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak for or against Master Plan Amendment No. 73-7 the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY KERINS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-7 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle ON MOTION BY PORTER -SECOND BY KERINS RESOLUTION NO. 1123 WAS ADOPTED BY -THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, 1 Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter Boyle PC 8/7/73 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 12 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Porter directed staff to draw up standard conditions with regard to environmental Review Board recommendations on tentative tract maps. He further directed staff to"revise PRD density calculations of 10 acres or less. The City Attorney's office was requested to determine if Commission -could condition CC&R's. He also recommended the City adopt provisions requiring permits for replacement of trees of certain diameter within the City. Commissioner Wallin recommended that Commission and staff attempt to attend October 13 Seminar, ENERGY CRUNCH AND PUBLIC POLICY, at the University of California Extension: Staff was requested to present to Commission an R1 layout and copies of ED on Tentative Tract 7743. She stated that she -would like better system of finalizing conditions of approval such as these headings: PHYSICAL, Trees..., BUILDING... Applicant should sign conditions of approval with stipulation that if in violation there will be an immediate STOP WORK ORDER prepared on project until such time as a public hearing can be held. Commissioner Wallin requested a report on Coastal Commission meeting held on July 27 concerning letters of approval in concept and procedures. ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO GROUP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IN LOGICAL SEQUENCE WITIf ATTENTION TO PHYSICAL DETAILS GROUPED TOGETHER, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, AND BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE IN,WORDING, WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO STUDY AND COME BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION WITH RECOMMENDATIONS IN REGARD TO HAVING APPLICANT SIGN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WITH STIPULATION THAT ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN STOP WORK ORDER, WITH SIGNED COPY TRANSMITTED BACK TO ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None F ABSENT: Higgins, Boyle Commissioner Geiger wants staff to provide information on Environ- mental Review Board. He stated that Maureen Wild is working on Transportation Plan and expects to have a complete plan the last meeting in August which will include a detailed set of objectives and recommended courses of action. PC 8/7/73 1 1 1 Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Page 13 Commissioner Bazil stated that staff should prepare a new set of conditions for adoption on September 11 meeting with backup infor- mation'provided Planning Commission at that time. Chairman Kerins requested that copy of agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and VTN be furnished Commissioners. He noted that there had been undue absenteeism on part of the Commissioners at recent Subdivision Committee Meetings. STAFF COMMENTS: The Acting Secretary reviewed action of City Council meeting held July 6, 1973, and set Subdivision Committee meeting for Friday August 17 at 9:00 A.M. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:10 P.M. K. A. Reynolds PC 8/7/73 -.