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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-05MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 7:06 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDER ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle Minutes The Minutes of January 22, 1974 were approved as transcribed and mailed. Conditional Use Permit No. 73-11 Applicant: Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley YMCA Continued at the request of applicant until February 20, 1974 Conditional Exception No. 73-70 Applicant: Presley Companies Withdrawn at the request of applicant. Division of Land No. 73-32 Conditional Exception No. 73-04 Applicant: Bruer-Harrison Continued at the request of applicant until February 20, 1974 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS SIGN APPEAL Applicant: Heath & Company (Public Storage) Appellants: Commissioners Kerins and Porter On January 8, 1974 the Planning Commission continued the sign appeal of the Heath and Company pole sign for Public Storage, Inc., located at 5892 McFadden Avenue at the applicant's request. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 5, 1974 Page 2 Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and stated that Mr. George Lusk, Lusk Industrial Park, was present and available for questioning on the signing theme of the park. Chairman Kerins reiterated the reasons for the Appeal, and opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Lusk addressed the Commission and stated that his company had approved the sign and felt that it was an asset to the Park, that it did not conflict with any other signs because there were no other signs in the area. Mr. Harding, general counsel for Heath and Company, addressed the Commission and stated that they had attempted to meet all the requirements of the sign code of the City of Huntington Beach. He stated the reason the sign was erected was because a building permit had been issued. Mr. Mark, representative of Heath and Company, addressed the Commission and related the sequence of events which occurred in installing the sign, and indicated that they had not been notified of the sign appeal at time of its installation. Commissioner Bazil stated that he felt the sign criteria should be covered by ordinance. Commission discussed signing criteria with Mr. Lusk who stated that they have no written criteria for their industrial park. Chairman Kerins stated that he felt a member of the staff and Commission should work with Mr. Lusk. Commissioner Porter was appointed to work on this committee. Public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO DENY THE APPEAL AND APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS SIGNING CRITERIA IN THE AREA AND COME BACK WITH A RESOLUTION. Mr. Lusk stated that he had no authority, as a member of the committee, to negotiate for Public Storage. COMMISSIONER WALLIN MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE APPEAL FOR TWO WEEKS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS COMMITTEE COULD COME UP WITH A BETTER SIGN FOR PUBLIC STORAGE. The motion failed for a lack of second. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Boyle NOES: Kerins, Wallin, Porter ABSENT: None THE MOTION PASSED. -2- 2/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 5, 1974 Page 3 SIGN APPEAL Applicant & Appellant: Joseph Abandonato (USE PERMIT NO. 73-4) On December 26, 1973 the Board of Zoning Adjustments denied a proposed 120 sq. ft. roof sign identifying Huntington Beach Trailer Supply located approximately 135 ft. south of Stark on the east side of Beach Blvd. On January.2, 1974 Mr. Joseph Abandonato filed an appeal. Vugraphs and slides were shown of the sign and area prior to recent construction. Chairman Kerins excused himself from the meeting at 8:10 P.M. and Vice -Chairman Higgins opened the public hearing. Mr. Joe Abandonato addressed the Commission and spoke on behalf of the sign. At 8:15 P.M. Chairman Kerins returned to the meeting. Mr. Farley Brown, representing the sign company, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the sign. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Chairman Kerins directed the Board of Zoning Adjustments representative, Mr. Dave Eadie, to investigate the sign code requirements for Westminster. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE SIGN APPEAL WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 20, 1974 TO PERMIT THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS TO RENDER A RECOMMENDATION AND TO ALLOW STAFF TO OBTAIN CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF SIGNS FROM THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CASE NO. 73-29 Applicant: Ernest Sigala This is a request for a Zone Change from RA to C4 located on the east side of Golden West St., 484 ft. plus or minus north of Warner Avenue. Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and presented vugraphs of the property. He stated that although it was master planned for commercial use, a specific plan should be brought up for more orderly development of this corner. -3- 2/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 5, 1974 Page 4 The hearing was opened to the public. Mr. Ron Winterburn addressed the Commission and requested their direction in developing the corner. Commissioners discussed the staff's recommendations. The Chairman closed the hearing to the public. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO DENY ZONE CASE NO. 73-29. There was a discussion on reactivating the Blighted Areas Plan. Secretary Harlow stated that the staff is in the process of develop- ing flow charts for the work program and this item could be added if the Commission desired. Chairman Kerins directed staff to add to the work program at medium -low priority the blighted area study. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ZONE CASE NO. 73-26 Applicant: Frank H. Ayers & Son Zone Case No. 73-26 is a request for a change of zone from R5 and R5-0 to R2 PD located at northeast corner of Memphis Avenue and Delaware. Reason for request is to place 12 to 15 units per acre on a planned development concept. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Mike Jagger, representing Frank H. Ayers & Son, addressed the Commission and stated that he was prepared to answer any questions they might have. In response to Chairman Kerins, he replied that the property had been acquired within the past two months. There was a discussion concerning Frank H. Ayers' acquiring adjoining property, which was located to the east of the subject property. It was the consensus of the Commission that Frank H. Ayers & Son should determine whether the property could be acquired. Chairman Kerins stated that it would be his recommendation that the application should be continued so that it could be included as part of Civic Center Study area which is anticipated by staff to be completed around June of 1974. Mr. Jagger stated that he would prefer not to have the request continued for six months. -4- 2/5/74 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 5, 1974 Page 5 Further Commission discussion followed concerning the possibility of applicant attempting to acquire adjoining property. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE ZONE CASE NO. 73-26 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 20, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. for a ten minute recess. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-01 Applicant: Orange Co. Gymnastic Team Conditional Use Permit No. 74-01 is a request for the use of an industrial building for gym and school of gymnastics located on the northwest corner of Commerce Lane and Research Drive in property zoned 100-M1-A-20,000. Master Plan: Light Industrial. Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and stated that after thorough study of the application the staff had changed their recommendation for approval just a few hours before the meeting due to several reasons. The building Department and Fire Department had not been consulted prior to preparation of the staff report, and also because the staff felt the use was not compatible with the industrial uses already in the area. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Jack Meske, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and spoke in behalf of the proposed project. Mr. George Lusk addressed the Commission and stated that he had not been aware of such an application, and that it was in direct conflict with the deed restrictions on the property. The owner of a trucking company in the industrial area spoke against the proposed use, stating that the increase in traffic would create safety problem, and that heavier security patrol would be needed if such an activity were permitted. The Commission discussed withdrawal of the application with Mr. Meske. Mr. Meske conferred with his associates and advised the Commission that he would be willing to withdraw the application. Commissioner Kerins directed staff to furnish Mr. Lusk with copies of the Planning Commission agenda so that he could be made aware of future applications affecting holdings of the Lusk Co. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from H. E. Hartge regarding Tract 7805 was discussed by Commission and staff. Deputy City Attorney O'Connor was directed -5- 2/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Department Tuesday, February 5, 1974 Page 6 to prepare a letter for Commission for February 13 meeting concerning Tract 7805 and the lack of approved access. It was the consensus of the Commission that approval of the map was in violation of the Ordinance. The conditions of approval stated that approved public access must be provided to the tract and developer Robert Stellrecht had not been able to purchase necessary land to meet this require- ment. Jim Palin, Environmental Resources Department, addressed the Commission and stated that he had received a letter from the Corps of Engineers concerning Huntington Harbour Tract 8040 in which they indicated that an Environmental Impact Statement would not be required by their office which was based on applicant's resolution of environmental objections. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Porter discussed problems in Sanitation District. He stated that overflows had occured in District 11 and pressure caps had to be installed. This was due to insufficient capacity in the district. Public Works representative Ralph Leyva will report back next week. Commissioner Porter stated that he felt this situation should be taken into consideration when Environmental Impact Reports are prepared for projects in the District. Chairman Kerins requested staff to present to Commission at the next meeting a draft of a letter of transmittal to be sent to the City Council on the Growth Policy Summary. Chairman Kerins directed Secretary Harlow to work with City Administrator on items such as illegal approval of Final Map 7805. Commissioner Boyle requested that the article in the Sunset Magazine regarding energy be copied for members of Commission. Mr. Palin stated that he would do so. Secretary Harlow stated that an EIR is being prepared on density and should be completed in two weeks. Chairman Kerins directed Secretary Harlow to follow up on the Metropolitan Water District with a call to Sacramento. Chairman Kerins ascertained from Pat Spencer, Building and Community Development, that no final Certificate of Occupancy can be issued until landscaping requirements are complied with. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. B. G. Williams addressed the Commission and expressed his concern over being unable to develop his property to R2, and referred to his communication to the Planning Commission dated January 23, 1974. Mr. Williams stated.that in view of the expense incurred to him in attempting to process zone changes he felt that the City should initiate the zone change. Commission referred Mr. Williams to their letter of January 30th which indicated processing of zone change is contingent on processing of Environmental Impact Report. -6- 2/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 5, 1974 Page 7 MISCELLANEOUS Secretary Harlow Stated that the STATE OF THE COUNTY REPORT is presently being distributed and the Commission will be furnished copies upon receipt by the Planning Department of their copy. Secretary Harlow stated that a Study Session between City Council and Planning Commission had been set for February 25, 1974 at 5:30 P.M. to discuss public hearing on the Growth Policy. He further stated that a summary of Growth Policy is being prepared which is a 50 page report. This report will be mailed to members of City Council prior to meeting and copies will be furnished the Commission. Secretary Harlow briefly discussed the results of a meeting held with Orange County Transit District on Monday, February 4, and stated that the District's staff recommended that Plan T2E be adopted with modifications. He stated that the City Council had been advised of OCTD's recommendations and City Attorney's office will prepare a Resolution adopting the T2E Plan as modified. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and outlined the modifications proposed by the Orange County Transit District. Secretary Harlow stated that he would bring up for discussion funds to be set aside by Huntington Beach for improvement of bus routes at the Six Year Budget meeting. Commissioner Geiger agreed to meet with Orange County Transit District and work with them on improvement of proposed bus route. Chairman Kerins directed Secretary Harlow to investigate legality of motorcycles on slopes within the City. STAFF'S COMMENTS Pat Spencer reported that 66 sign violations had been corrected during the previous week by the Building Department. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:50 P.M. TO THE FEBRUARY 13, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT. None Ri and A. Harlow Secretary dward H. a 'ns Chairman -7- 2/5/74 - PC