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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1973 - 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins,
Wallin, Porter
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Boyle
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY GEIGER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE
CONTINUED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7899
Subdivider: Godfrey and Associates, Inc.
A 90 day extension of time was granted to November 20, 1973
at the request of Arrowhead Engineering Corporation to allow
Godfrey and Associates, Inc. time for filing Final Map for
Tract 7899. A letter to this effect is on file in the Planning
Department.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8192 (Cont. 8/7/73)
Applicant: Covington Brothers
Continued to October 2, 1973 at the request of applicant to
allow time for study of feasibility of developing a Planned
Development concept in lieu of standard subdivision. A letter
to this effect is on file in the Planning Department.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 (Cont. 8/7/73)
In Conjunction With
USE PERMIT NO. 72-82 (Cont. 8/7/73)
Applicant & Engineer: J.M.C. Construction Co.
Tentative Tract No. 7743 is a request for 16 lots, 15 units on
2.616 acres. Use Permit No. 72-82 is a request to permit 15
u*it planned residential'development on 2.616 ac. located on
the west side of Marine View Drive north.of Los Patos and
southeast of Warner.
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The Acting Secretary stated that the applicant had not submitted
revised maps on the afternoon of August -17, 1973 as agreed to at the
Subdivision Committee Meeting. Therefore, the staff recommended
a continuance. The Commission concurred that since maps had
arrived too late to be included in the packet for review the
applications should be continued to August 28 Study Session
The applicant addressed the Commission and stated that he would
concur with a continuance to'August 28 Study Session of the Planning
Commission, with continuance of hearing to September 5, 1973.
ON MOTION BY GEIGER SECOND BY HIGGINS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743
AND USE PERMIT NO. 72-82 WERE CONTINUED WITH CONSENT OF APPLICANT
TO SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: ,Boyle
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8367 (Cont. 8/7/73)
Applicant: Classic Development Corp.
Tentative Tract No. 8367 is a request for M2, 7 lot subdivision
on 7.17 acres of land located on the southwest corner of Ellis
Ave. and Huntington St.
The Acting Secretary reviewed the results of the Subdivision
Committee meeting of August 17, 1973 with the'Planning Commission.
Commission discussed street pattern, traffic circulation, and
changing the zone from M2 to M1-A. Commissioner Bazil stated
that he felt Ml district should be revised for greater control
on type of buildings and more landscaping rather than making
everything Ml-A.
ON MOTION BY-WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8367 WAS
APPROVED WITH•THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. All applicable conditions of the "Standard Conditions of
Approval" for tentative maps dated May 2,3, 1972 shall be
complied with.
2.. The tentative map marked received August 17, 1973 shall be
the approved map.
3. The uses shall be so buffered from the residential district
on the east and north so as not to be incompatible. Buffering
shall be by landscaping and masonry walls as approved by the
Board'of Zoning Adjustments when the use permit and/or
administrative review application is processed.
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Tuesday, August 21, 1973
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4. The buffering of this development from the residential
district on the east shall also include a combination of
reasonable setbacks and landscaping.
S. Staff should be directed by the Commission to study the
area as it concerns zoning and traffic circulation of
seemingly incompatible uses in close proximity to one
another.
6. The uses permitted in this tract shall be such that no
undue inconsiderate operations are permitted. As an
example, activities generating noise and pollutants that
are distracting to the reasonable sensitivities of the
residents in the community.
7. Applicant to file for rezoning from M2 to MI -A prior to
issuance of building permits.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle
-AnMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.. 72-93 (Cont. 10/17_/72)
Applicant: Southern California Edison -Co. -
This is a request to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of 6 combined cycle generating units at applicant's
Huntington Beach Generating Station pursuant to S. 9551 of the
Ordinance Code. Each unit consists of two gas turbines, two
heat recovery steam generators and one steam turbine. The
units are designed to use either natural gas or distillate for
fuel. Also, as indicated on the development plans construction
of a shop.and warehouse building of 40,000 sq. ft. construction
will be of concrete block with a height of 25 ft.
Vugraphs were presented by Mr. Ken Reynolds, Planning Director.
The Acting Secretary, Mr. Jim Palin, stated that the Edison Co.
had additional drawings for display if the Commission wished to
review them. He further stated that the Environmental Review
Board has held two public hearings on the Environmental Impact
Report and'Environmental Review Board's recommendations have
been transmitted to the Commission for review.
Mr. Bob Burbank of the Edison Co. addressed the Commission
and provided a history of the Edison Company's application
dating back to August of 1972.
Marie Buckland questioned the right of Huntington Beach to
pollute the South Coast Basin. She presented photos for
review of Planning Commission. Mr. Joseph Edmiston, Southern
California Coastal Coordinator, of Sierra Club, submitted to
the Planning Commission a statement on air pollution aspects
of the Huntington Beach combined cycle project.
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Tuesday, August 21, 1973
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The Commission directed questions to Mr. Burbank and to Mr. Richardson
of the Edison Company.
Mrs. Carlberg addressed the Commission and discussed information
contained within the Environmental Impact Report.
Commissioner Wallin requested that APCD be furnished a copy of
VTN's report. She further requested that a copy of the Environ-
mental Impact Report be sent to EPA Regional Division 9, San Francisco,
California, with the hope of some input between now and September 5.
Commissioner Kerins stated that he felt conditions of approval for
plant are needed and requested that staff prepare the following
list for next study session packet.
1. Tower erection and site preparation as separate applications.
2. Edison should assume all responsibility for legal claims based
on air pollutant fallout.
3. Improvement should include sidewalks along Pacific Coast Highway
and Newland.
4. Minimum height of berm should be 151, maximum 30' with an
average of 22' and that such berm be approved by the Orange
County Flood Control District as adequate to withstand a
100 year flood.
5. Approval to be reviewed in 5 years for additional conditions
to insure that measuring levels of standards as presented in
the Environmental Impact Report are achieved and that Edison
is using the best available technology to reduce emissions.
6. Edison will make a financial and planning contribution in
conjunction with Fish and Game to plan for the establishment
and development and maintenance of the 35 acre ecological
preserve of the property to -the east.
7. The Orange County Flood Control District shall be given
periodic reports on the dewatering during and after site
construction to provide appropriate controls and conditions
to assure that the content of the water within the flood
control channel is sufficient to maintain food for the marine
life.
8. To lessen site activity from impact on surrounding residential
area all construction traffic should be so directed from the
site that Magnolia and Newland Streets will not be utilized
beyond the Flood Control Channel crossing, also that
delivery of heavy equipment for installation at the site and
use of heavy construction equipment should be limited to
Pacific Coast Highway, Beach Blvd., and Brookhurst Street.
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Tuesday, August 21, 1973
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Commissioner Porter suggested that Edison make an effort to
acquire the approximate 37 acres of land to the north formerly
used as a mud dump and upgrade said property with improvements
and landscape.
Commissioner Wallin questioned circulation of VTN's report,
stating that APCD did not receive the final report.
Chairman Kerins stated that staff and Commissioners should
include recommendations of the Environmental Review Board
in the Environmental Impact Report pages 272 - 287.
ON MOTION BY HIGGINS SECOND BY BAZIL ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 72-93 WAS CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle
At 9:30 P.M. meeting adjourned for a ten minute recess.
USE PERMIT NO. 73-32 - APPEAL (Cont. 7/17/73)
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-23 - APPEAL
Applicant: Shelter Industries, Inc.
Use Permit No. 73-32 is a request to permit 296 unit apartment
complex located on the southwest corner of Edinger Ave.
and Newland Street, 12.442 acres. The Conditional Exception
No. 73-23 is a request to permit zero side and rear yard setback
for carports of a proposed 296 unit apartment complex in lieu
of S. 9320.13(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The Chairman stated that public hearing had been closed. He
reopened the hearing to the public.
Mr. J. Lawrence Judy, of the law firm of Barnes, Schag, Johnson
& Kennedy, addressed the Commission and outlined reasons why
he felt the project should be approved.
Mr. Huntley, City Administrator for the City of Westminster,
addressed the Commission and discussed the highlights of his
letter directed to the Planning Commission dated August 21,
1973, which outlined the City of Westminster's reasons for
objection to the project.
The Chairman closed the hearing to the public.
Commissioner Wallin discussed the noise factor and density
of population which would be in such close proximity to
proposed freeway.
Commissioner Porter discussed air pollution from proposed freeway
and stated he was not sure any development should be approved
right next to a proposed freeway.
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Tuesday, August 21, 1973
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Commission discussion followed.
Commissioner Wallin referred to Section 9811.2 of the Ordinance
Code as reasons for overruling the Board of Zoning Adjustments'
approval of Use Permit No. 73-32 and Conditional Exception No. 73-23.
ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENTS WAS OVERRULED AND USE PERMIT NO. 73-32 WAS DENIED FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed use will be detrimental to the general welfare of
persons residing and working in the vicinity.
2. The proposed use will be injurious to property and improvements
in the vicinity of such use.
3. Intensity of use is too great for this location.
41. The project has been designed at the maximum density allowed
without any consideration for abutting uses.
S. Commercial use would be the best use of the property adjacent
to the freeway.
61. Proposed project is within the adopted freeway alignment for
the Route 39 freeway.
AYES: Wallin; Porter, Kerins, Geiger
NOES: Bazil, Higgins
ABSENT: Boyle
MINORITY REPORT
Commissioner Bazil stated that it was a rental project and that
no one would be forced to live there if they didn't like it and
that he felt it was not the Commission's right to overrule the Board
of Zoning Adjustments and deny the above described applications for
reasons cited in Section 9811.2. Commissioner Bazil also stated that
if the Planning Commission was going to deny the use the motion for
denial should have been made at the last Commission meeting.
Chairman Kerins stated that he was not in favor of the project
as submitted, that it does not have sufficient buffering between
the units proposed and the freeway, units next to the freeway
should be removed, and that the density is too great when considering
the adjacent zoning and land uses. He also stated that he cast a
no vote to allow the applicant an opportunity to appeal the Planning
Commission decision to the City Council to avoid an additional
delay caused by a continuance.
Commissioner Higgins stated that he concurred with Commissioner
Bazil. He further stated that if proximity to freeways (which
was a major point for the denial) was going to be the criteria
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Tuesday, August 21, 1973
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for acceptance land owners and developers should be made
aware of this. He stated that he felt it was not fair for
developers to put forth their efforts and go through con-
tinuances and then have the development turned down for
reasons not stated at earlier meetings, nor which are policy.
He stated that the basis for denial in his opinion was not
based on any Ordinances of the City of Huntington Beach.
ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER APPROVAL OF BOARD OF
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-23 WAS
OVER RULED AND DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON AND BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Use Permit No. 73-23 was denied.
AYES: Geiger, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: Bazil, Higgins
ABSENT: Boyle
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 73-1
Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission
Specific Plan No. 73-1 is a request for redesignation of land
use and master plan categories, precise plan of street alignment,
closure of Taylor Dr., and establishment of buffer zone fronting
Taylor Dr.
In Conjunction with
ZONE CASE NO. 73-21
Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission
Zone Case No. 73-21 is a request for change of zone from M1 to
M1-A, CF-R to M1-A, RA to M1-A, and CF-E to M1-A. This is an
area bounded by Beach Blvd., Southern Pacific Railroad, Taylor
Dr. and Talbert Avenue.
Al Montez, Planning Department, presented Vugraphs and reviewed
the proposed zone change with Commissioners, and specific plans.
The Chairman opened the hearing to the public on Zone Case
No. 73-21.
Mr. R. Russell, representing some two hundred homeowners in the
Five Points vicinity, addressed the Commission speaking against
such zone changes, and Specific Plan No. 73-1. He stated in
behalf of the homeowners that the Commission was requested to
take no action on this proposal at this time. He further stated
that he would like to have time to show what is taking place
on the other side of the tract and come back at a later time
and present the views of the people in that area.
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There was a discussion on the park site being 5 acres rather than
2.5 acres. Mr. Tom Cooper, Recreation and Parks Department,
addressed the Commission with regard to the minimum size of park
sites being 5 acres rather than 2.5 acres.
There were several people from the audience who addressed the
Commission speaking against the Zone Change and Specific Plan.
The Chairman closed the hearing to the public.
'ON MOTION BY GEIGER SECOND BY BAZIL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 73-1 AND
ZONE CASE NO. 73-21 WERE CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 WITH THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle
The Chairman requested that staff furnish additional information
toward reaching a solution to the problems of the above mentioned
area.
At 12:10 A.M. there was a ten minute recess.
Commissioner Higgins asked to be excused from the meeting at 12:15 A.M.
ZONE CASE NO. 73-20
Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission
Zone Case No. 73-20 is a request to add the suffix -CD to the
following zones: R1-01, C2-0, R5-01, C2-01, RA-0, M2-02, M1-0,
CF-E, Ml, and RA-02. This property is located on the north and
south sides of Mansion Avenue east of Goldenwest Street and east
and west sides of Goldenwest Street north of the intersection of
Mansion Avenue to approximately 900 ft. south of Ellis Avenue.
The Chairman opened the hearing to the public.
Mr. Jack Wallace, representing W. E. Foster of the Huntington
Beach Company, read a letter of opposition to the proposed zone
change. The letter was given to the Acting Secretary for filing.
Mr. Ken Reynolds, Planning Director, referred to Article 967 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The Chairman closed the hearing to the public.
Vugraphs were presented.
ON MOTION BY PORTER SECOND BY WALLIN ZONE CASE NO. 73-20 WAS APPROVED
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The change of zone conforms with the intent of Article 967.
2. This suffix zoning provides continuity between two major civic
facilities and accomplishes the stated intent of the Commission
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relative to having a scenic route along this corridor.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-04
Applicant: Randolph C. Gore
Conditional Use Permit No. 73-04 is a request to permit the
existing use (public golf driving range) to remain at its
present location which is the east side of Delaware Avenue
approximately 300 ft. south of Adams Street.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and there was no one
present to speak in favor of or against the request. Therefore
the public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners discussed the applicant's request and suggested
conditions of approval. There was some discussion on the existing
oil tanks and the length of time for approval.
ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY GEIGER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 73-14 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. All of the below listed conditions of approval shall be
complied with within a period of 120 days from date of
August 21, 1973.
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall expire on June 30,.1978
with the stipulation that extension of time at this time
may be possible.
3. Existing oil tanks on the property shall be partitioned by
a chainlink fence and shall be surrounded by a 32 inch
high landscaped berm.
4. The plot plan received June 13, 1973 shall be the approved
layout.
5. Delaware Ave. shall be dedicated to City standards at the
time each parcel is developed.
6. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved
by the Department of Public'Works and Fire Department.
7. A landscaping plan shall be submitted to.the Planning Dept.
for review and approval action.
8. All signs for the proposed development shall be submitted
to the Board of Zoning Adjustments 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.
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Tuesday, August 21, 1973
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9. Fire Alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed
by the developer at locations and to specifications provided
by the Fire -Department.
10. 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 sizes for each species
of plants and all ground cover material.
b. Irrigation layout to include meter location, pipe sizes,
sprinkler head types, etc.
c. Fencing materials and detail drawing.
11. Delaware Avenue shall be fully improved including street trees,
street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water
main extensions.
12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979.
13. Lighting system shall be shielded to reflect away from adjoining
properties and streets.
14. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
water supply system.
15. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system.
16'. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to
Department of Public Works standards.
17. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment
district.
18. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan,
shall be constructed within the project.
19. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
ON MOTION BY WALLIN SECOND BY PORTER CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND
PLANNING DEPARTMENT WERE DIRECTED TO DRAFT A CODE AMENDMENT TO
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO BRING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE MAP
ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVISION OF LAND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADJOURNMENT
Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
None
Boyle, Higgins
ON MOTION BY BAZIL SECOND BY WALLIN THE MEETING ADJOURNED
AT 12:58 A.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Boyle, Higgins
K. A. Reynolds
Secretary
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