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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1973 - 7 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:05 p.m COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED) ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GEIGER, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: MINUTES - September 5, 1973 - Approved as transcribed and mailed. ZONE CASE NO. 72-38 (Cont. 4/17/73) Applicant: Donald E. Goodell Continued to January 15, 1974 to allow for processing of an Environmental Impact Report. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ZONE CASE NO. 73-19 Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission This is a request to change the existing R1 zone to ROS Recreation Open Space (Existing use - Golf Course) located on the northeast corner of Graham Street and Warner Avenue. Reason for request is to keep zoning in compliance with the Master Plan. The Acting Secretary addressed the Commission and stated that staff recommended a continuance to November 20, 1973 pending adoption of revised State Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. He further stated that the proposed guidelines could be interpreted to allow an Exemption Declaration on this property. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Robert Jacobs, Attorney for Meadowlark, addressed the Commission and stated that he was prepared to answer any questions which might arise. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2,_1973 Page 2 There being no additional comments, the hearing was closed. Commission discussed the six areas where the ROS District should be applied as suggested by staff. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL, ZONE CASE NO. 73-19 WAS CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 20, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: Geiger ABSENT: None Chairman Kerins directed Commissioners to defer detailed discussion to the end of the meeting during Commissioners' Comments. ZONE CASE NO. 73-21 (Cont. 9/18/73)' In Conjunction'With SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 73-1 (Cont. 9/18/73) Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Commission The Specific Plan request is for redesignation of land use and master plan categories, precise plan of street alignment, closure of Taylor Drive,.and establishment of buffer zone fronting on Taylor Dr. This area is bounded by Beach Blvd., Southern Pacific Railrod, Taylor Dr., and Talbert Avenue. Zone Case request is for change of zone from M1 to Ml-A, CF-R to.Ml-A, RA to M1-A, and CF-E to Ml-A. Mr. -Ed Selich addressed the Commission and discussed the changes which had been submitted to the Commission for their review. Vugraphs were shown. 'Mr. Selich stated that there was a disparity of opinion between the Planning Department and the Recreation and Parks Depart- ment over the amount of,land.to'be utilized,as a park. The Planning Department favored 2.5 acres whereas the Recreation and Parks Department favored 5 acres. Population figures for the area were discussed. Mr. Tom Bushard, Recreation and Parks Department, addressed the Commission and�stated'that he felt the 5 acre park would better serve the needs of the,.area,. The Chairman reopened the hearing -to the public. Mr. Ronald Russell, President of Five Points Homeowners -Association, addressed the Commission. He stated that the majority of the homeowners"do not wish M1-A zoning. -If approved,' -however, it -would be their request that the City provide a buffer between the industrial tract and the homes to avoid any nuisance or interference with said homes; and that the Association favored the closing of Taylor`Drive, and the opening of,Huntington Drive into Ellis. He--, further stated that the -Association approved the plan with the exception of -the size of-the.park: Mr. Russell stated that they . would prefer,a 5 acre'park'because it..would better -accommodate. the area residents, providing active recreation areas whereas a 2.5 acre park would provide only passive recreation areas. He presented to the Commission a petition from the.Crest Homeowners to this,effect. PC. 10/2/73 2 , 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 3 The hearing was closed to the public. Commission discussion followed on the size of the park and its proposed activity. COMMISSIONER GEIGER MADE A MOTION WHICH WAS SECONDED BY HIGGINS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1127 AS AMENDED. Commissioner Porter requested that Geiger amend the motion to change the area of the park site from 2.5 acres to 5 acres. COMMISSIONER GEIGER WITHDREW HIS MOTION. COMMISSIONER PORTER MADE A MOTION, WHICH WAS SECONDED BY BOYLE, TO AMEND THE SIZE OF THE PARK SITE FROM 2.5 ACRES TO 5 ACRES. VOTE: AYES: Porter, Boyle NOES: Geiger, Bazil, THE MOTION FAILED. Higgins, Kerins, Wallin ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY WALLIN RESOLUTION NO. 1127 AND SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 73-1 WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED AND INCLUDING ADDENDUM SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 2, 1973 BY STAFF BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: .AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin NOES: Porter ABSENT: 'None Commissioner Bazil stated that he would like to have recorded in the minutes that while he voted for approval of the Specific Plan and Resolution he was not in favor of the property immediately behind the Chevrolet agency being zoned Ml-A due to the -small size of the parcels. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GEIGER, ZONE CASE NO. 73-21 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle NOES: Porter ABSENT: None Minority Report: Commissioner Porter stated that he voted against Specific Plan No. 73-1, Resolution No. 1127, and Zone Case No. 73-21 solely on the basis of the size of the park site. He further stated that this site was recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission to be 5 acres; and that it is noted that a 2.5 acre park not adjacent to a school site is both inconsistent with the present City standard of 5 acres per thousand population and also inadequate for the area proposed to be served. 3. PC 10/2/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 4 Commissioner Wallin commended the staff for their efforts on preparation of the Specific Plan. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7596 (Cont. 7/3/73) Applicant: Donald L. Bren Co The Tentative Tract request is for a nine month extension of time of the conditions of approval commencing October 5, 1973. The property is located east of Newland Street, south of Garfield Avenue. The Acting Secretary addressed the Commission and noted revisions that should be included in the recommendations of the Environmental Review Board. Chairman Kerins addressed the audience and inquired if a representative of the applicant was present. Mr. Harry Merrill, Vice President of the Donald L. Bren Co., addressed the Commission and stated that he had not received a copy of the recommendations discussed by the Acting Secretary. Chairman,Kerins directed the Acting Secretary to inform the Environmental Review Board to make sure that applicants were furnished copies of their recommendations and conditions of approval henceforth. It was the consensus of the Commission that since they received the Environmental Impact Report on September 28, thereby not allowing sufficient time for study, and that the applicant had not received said recommendations, the application should be continued. Mr. Merrill concurred with the Commission. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND.SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7596 _ WAS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8192 (Cont. 8/21/73) In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-07 Applicant: Covington Bros. The Tentative Tract request is for a 1 lot subdivision located on the south side,of Ellis,Avenue at the southwest corner of Ellis and Delaware Street. .The Conditional Use Permit request is'to permit a 92 unit_ planned residential development on 7.13,acres of land. PC 10/2/73 4; Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 5 1 The Acting Secretary discussed amendments to ERB recommended conditions of approval. The Commission discussed the use of both energy sources in the development which would be left to the discretion of the owner at time of completion. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public on the Conditional Use Permit. Vugraphs were shown. Mr. Bob Fitzpatrick, representing Covington Brothers, addressed the Commission. Chairman Kerins asked the representative if they would be willing to hold the City harmless if the proposed creek created hazards or become an attractive nuisance. Mr. Zimmerman, of Covington Bros., stated that plans were being drawn up on construction of the creek. The public hearing was closed. The recommended conditions of approval were discussed, along with the 20 foot street widths, driveway turning radius and landscaping, police surveillance, and grading of the project. Mr. Vanderlaan, Huntington Beach Fire Department, stated that his department would like special design within the 20 foot street sections to preclude parking. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY WALLIN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-07 WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED WITH 20 FOOT STRIPS OF STREETS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 24 FT. WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING"VOTE: 1. Tentative Tract Map 8192 dated September 20, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. Plot Plan dated'September 28, 1973 shall be the approved plan. 3. All applicable conditions for the standard conditions of approval for tentative maps dated May 23, 1973 shall apply." 4. CC&R's shall convey the fact that no parking within the 20 ft. street sections shall be permitted. Signs shall be installed by the developer subject to review and approval of the Planning Department. 5. The CC&R's, Homes Association Rules and Regulations, and sales literature shall contain provision for the exclusion of the parking and outside storage of recreational vehicles, boats or;",trailers. 6. The reorientation of trash bins with adequate screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. 5. 10/2/73 PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 6 7. The patio requirements for the dwellings at the end of rows shall conform to Division 9. 8. The elevations and design of the recreation center building shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. 9. The facilities to be used for water circulation for the creek and pond shall be approved.by the City Engineer and Planning Department. , 10. The tract shall be enclosed with a 6 ft. masonry wall. Such plans shall be approved by the Planning Department. The corner of Ellis and Delaware as well as that portion of the tract facing Ellis shall also have special treatment. This treatment may.incorporate berms mounding and combination of masonry and wrought iron fencing. 11. Grading plan shall be reviewed by Planning Department. 12. Huntington Street shall be vacated prior to -recordation of final map on subject property. 13. The developer shall be required to install full insulation in all exterior walls and ceilings of the dwellings to minimize the burden on heating and cooling systems. 14. The developer shall be required at the time of construction to stub out for both electrical and natural gas utilities for the following facilities: clothes dryers, water heaters, .cooking equipment, central heating and refrigeration units to minimize the possible overburden on any one energy source. 15. The developer shall be required to dispose of all building spoils, such as unusable lumber, tar paper, wire, pipe and other excess or unusuable waste, at an off -site facility that is equipped to handle them. 16. The developer shall be required to locate all dwelling units at a'minimum setback of 35 feet from the travel lane of the arterial highway to reduce and attenuate the sound pressure level to an acceptable level of between 45 and 50 dBa reading within the dwelling units. - 17. The Board recommends that the developer be allowed an alternative in the treatment of the trees along the westerly property line, ---that he may retain them or remove and ''replace them'on a 2 for 1 ratio., -It is recommended that the trees along,the-east property line may -be removed with no special, conditions for replacement. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None PC 10/2/73- 6. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 8 ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE, THE COMMISSION RECOGNIZED THE JURISDICTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:- Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Faith Luthern Church regarding deeding to the City an unused section of property as a neighborhood park. The Planning Director addressed the Commission and reviewed the staff recommendations. He further stated that even though the land would in -effect be "given to the City" there was at the end of 7 year period a right for the Church to reacquire the property. He stated that if the City were to develop the property and assume the taxes at approximately $85,000 cost to the City. This proposal was not really a very good idea.from that point of view and staff would recommend that the offer be refused. He suggested that the City could counter the proposal and require the Church to reimburse the City whatever is invested in the property if the Church decides to reclaim said property at the end of the seven year period. He further stated that the site is planned for a very high recreational use. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PURSUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CHURCH TO MAKE COUNTER PROPOSAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Petition from homeowners on Henton.Drive in -Tract 7896 regarding wrought iron treatment to wall. Commission and staff discussed the previous action by the -Planning Commission on the homeowners' complaint about installation of a wrought iron fence instead of masonry wall at the end of the cul- de-sac. The homeowners believed that the latter would be installed. Because the homeowners had -not been notified of a hearing date, they had been advised to appear with a petition at October 2,, 1973 meeting. There was a discussion on advisability of reconsidering previous Commission -action. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO RECONSIDER PREVIOUS.ACTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None PC 10/2/73 - 8. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 7 ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8192 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. All conditions of approval imposed on Conditional Use Permit No. 73-07 shall be complied with. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8412 Applicant: Covington Bros. Tentative Tract No. 8412 is a request to permit 15 lot subdivision consisting of 4-plexes located on south side of Heil Street approximately 435 ft. east of Bolsa Chica. Mr. Bob Fitzpatrick, representative of Covington Bros.,- addressed the Commission and discussed the plans. Vugraphs were shown. Treatment of the cul-de-sac was discussed. Commissioner Wallin suggested that additional landscaping should be planted on east and west property line to serve as a buffer. Slides were shown on the subject property. Ms. Doris Houdyshell addressed the Commission and spoke against the tract stating that her property would be boxed in with develop- ment of the project. Mr. Davidson addressed the Commission and spoke against the project. There was -,a discussion concerning Covington Bros. attempting to acquire�the'adjacent property for -inclusion -into the development. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE.TRACT NO. 8412 WAS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 161 1973 TO ALLOW APPLICANT TIME TO NEGOTIATE WITH ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER(S) FOR ACQUISITION -Or THEIR PROPERTY FOR INCLUSION INTO SAID PROJECT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION: Letter from Orange County Planning Department regarding Zone Case No. 73-25. Commission discussed the Zone Case. 71. PC 10/2/73 •.r Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 7 ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8192 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. All conditions of approval imposed on Conditional Use Permit No. 73-07 shall be complied with. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8412 Applicant: Covington Bros. Tentative Tract No. 8412 is a request to permit 15 lot subdivision consisting of 4-plexes located on south side of Heil Street approximately 435 ft. east of Bolsa Chica. Mr. Bob Fitzpatrick, representative of Covington Bros., addressed the Commission and discussed the plans. Vugraphs were shown. Treatment of the cul-de-sac was discussed. Commissioner Wallin suggested that additional landscaping should be planted on east and west property line to serve as a buffer. Slides were shown on the subject property. Ms. Doris Houdyshell addressed the Commission and spoke against the tract stating that her property would be boxed in with develop- ment of the project. Mr. Davidson addressed the Commission and spoke against the project. There was a discussion concerning Covington Bros. attempting to acquire the adjacent property for inclusion into the development. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PORTER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8412 WAS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16, 1973 TO ALLOW APPLICANT TIME TO NEGOTIATE WITH ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER(S) FOR ACQUISITION OF THEIR PROPERTY FOR INCLUSION INTO SAID PROJECT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None nTSCUSSION: Letter from Orange County Planning Department regarding Zone Case No. 73-25. Commission discussed the Zone Case. 7. PC 10/2/73 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 8 ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE, THE COMMISSION RECOGNIZED THE JURISDICTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Faith Luthern Church regarding deeding to the City an unused section of property as a neighborhood park. The Planning Director addressed the Commission and reviewed the staff recommendations. He further stated that even though the land would in effect be "given to the City" there was at the end of 7 year period a right for the Church to reacquire the property. He stated that if the City were to develop the property and assume the taxes at approximately $85,000 cost to the City. This proposal was not really a very good idea from that point of view and staff would recommend that the offer be refused. He suggested that the City could counter the proposal and require the Church to reimburse the City whatever is invested in the property if the Church decides to reclaim said property at the end of the seven year period. He further stated that the site is planned for a very high recreational use. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PURSUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CHURCH TO MAKE COUNTER PROPOSAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Petition from homeowners on Henton Drive in Tract 7896 regarding wrought iron treatment to wall. Commission and staff discussed the previous action by the Planning Commission on the homeowners' complaint about installation of a wrought iron fence instead of masonry wall at the end of the cul- de-sac. The homeowners believed that the latter would be installed. Because the homeowners had not been notified of a hearing date, they had been advised to appear with a petition at October 2, 1973 meeting. There was a discussion on advisability of reconsidering previous Commission action. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO RECONSIDER PREVIOUS ACTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None r PC 10/2/73 8. 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 9 Mr. Jeff Holm, 'representing Signal Landmark, addressed the Commission. He stated that he had talked with the sales personnel who had been under the impression that there would be a solid wall at the end of cul-de-sacs and had passed this information on to prospective buyers. There was discussion on proposed cul-de-sac treatment with revised plans on display. Mr. Friedman addressed the Commission and stated that he had paid $400 additional cost for his lot on the cul-de-sac. He discussed the noise level, and stated that it was increased by the open treatment of the cul-de-sac. There was discussion of occupancy of units prior to landscaping. Commission directed the Public Works Department to prepare a report stating why they deleted that section concerning perimeter wall and landscaping from the subdivision agreement. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SURVEY AT LEAST THREE SITES OF SIMILAR CUL-DE-SAC TREATMENT AND DETERMINE NOISE LEVELS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSNET: None COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Continued Commission discussion on Zone Case No. 73-19 The Commission and staff discussed Recreation Open Space with reference to Environmental Impact Reports or Exemption Declarations and when action could be taken to bring zoning into compliance with the master plan. The staff pointed out that presently a zone change requires an Environmental Impact Report, whereas proposed guidelines, if adopted, will eliminate necessity for an EIR. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE FOR STATE FREEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE SANTA ANA RIVER AND EDISON PLANT, SEACLIFF GOLF COURSE, AND BOLSA CHICA BAY WERE CONTINUED TO ALLOW TIME FOR ADOPTION OF NEW GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD TO A DATE THIRTY DAYS AFTER ADOPTION OF STATE GUIDELINES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:.. _Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. 10/2/73 PC ,Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 2, 1973 Page 10 Commissioner Wallin directed staff to retype a letter to Orange County Planning Commission on the subject of Orange County Growth Policy incorporating changes. Commissioner Wallin asked that all EIR reports be transmitted to them at the earliest date possible. Staff was directed to finalize the Conditions of Approval on Tentative Tract No. 7596. The Building Department representative was directed to report back in two weeks on what building permits have been issued and the status of Tract 7596. Commissioner Wallin requested the ERB to discuss cumulative effect and report back to the Planning Commission. Staff was directed to send a copy of the revised Edison Company conditions of approval to the Commission. Also, staff was directed to send an Addendum to the City Council on their transmittal that would state additional reason for denial to read: "Mitigating measures as proposed by the Edison Co.- do not prevent substantial environmental damage." The Commission discussed amending the standard conditions of approval for tentative tracts that would refledt standard ERB recommendations. Staff directed to send a copy of the August 28, 1973 minutes to Chairman of the Environmental Council. Commission discussed taking a field trip to Hollister Ranch in Santa -Barbara County. The Attorney's office was asked -for a status report on the Red Carpet sign in Marina View Village. The Commission requested a status,,report on the EIR being prepared for the Code',Amendment'that will modify dwelling unit densities on ocean -oriented properties. Commission adjourned meeting at 11.20 p.m.'to a,7 00 p.m. Study Session'on October 9, 1973. Commission then met in an executive session. K. A. Reynolds, Secretary Obil -A Edward H. Kdkihsk, Cha rman 1 PC 10/2/73 10.