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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-05MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 7:10 P.M. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 1974 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Boyle REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS USE PERMIT NO. 73-46 (Referred by BZA) Applicant: Steverson Bros. This is a request to permit the phasing of improvements for an existing non -conforming use located on the east side of Gothard St. approximately 270 ft. south of Talbert Avenue. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. William Carlson, Jr., representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and requested another continuance because his clients did not have the necessary information from the Engineer- ing Consultants at the time it was required to be filed. He further stated that certain improvements have been completed such as installation of wall and some landscaping. There being no one further to speak for or against Use Permit No. 73-46, Chairman Kerins closed the hearing to the public. Mr. John Cope, Planning staff, stated that a plot plan had been submitted March 4, 1974 indicating parking facilities and landscaping. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 76.10 P.M. Commission discussed background information on the property. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M. Minutes: A.B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, M•.rch 5, 1974 Page 2 ON MOTION L{Y GEIG'�'R AND SECOND BY HIGGINS USE PERMIT NO. 73-46 WAS CONTINU-0 TO LARCH 19, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: :Niger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: ;-)ne ABSENT: d..)ne ABSTAIN: Bazil CONDITIONA : USE PE RMIT NO. 73-10 Applicant: 1st Samoan Congregation Christian Church of Fountain Valley This is a r•3quest to permit the expansion of an existing church facility (parking lot) located at 17791 Newland on the west side of Newland, 974 ft. north of Talbert. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. There being no one to speak for or against the application, he closed the hearing to the public. Staff and Commission discussed conditions of approval. Commission was advised by staff that 20% landscaping had been provided where the Code requires only 10%. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-10 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOW- ING MOTE: TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received December 11, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. Newland Street shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Soil and compaction reports as required by the Building Depart- ment and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City. 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. 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. 3. 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: -2- 3/5/74 - PC I Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 3 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. 4. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 5. The Division of Land approved by the City shall be recorded. 6. The applicant shall be required to upgrade the existing landscape on the subject property, so as to conform to the landscaping plan for the new parking area. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Newland Street shall be fully improved including street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 2. All utilities shall be installed underground. 3. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 4. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping con- structed or maintained over 3 1/2 feet high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: 1. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to the Department of Public Works standards. 2. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-32 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-04 Applicant: Bruer-Harrison -3- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 4 This is a request to permit a division of land which would provide for one corunercial lot with less than 100 ft. of street frontage located at the southwest corner of Garfield and Brookhurst. The division provides for three parcels of land, a 100 ft. x 200 ft. parcel fronting on Brookhurst Street, a 75 ft. x 200 ft. parcel fronting on Garfield Avenue, and 75 ft. x 400 ft. parcel with access to Garfield via 25 ft. recorded private easement. Con- ditional Exception No. 73-04 was filed because parcels 1 and 2 do not meet the required minimum frontage of 100 ft. for commercial lots as provided by Section 9435.1(b). Commission and staff discussed background information on this parcel. Staff's recommendations were discussed. It was the consensus of the Commission that the hardship was self-imposed after reviewing the backgrcund. Cbairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. There'being no one to speak for or against the applications, the public hearing was closed. Vugraphs and slides were shown. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-04 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON AND BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: Applicant has not demonstrated a hardship. Hardship alleged to have been imposed on applicant was self-imposed by the developers of property prior to present owner, and not as a result of arbitrary decision on the part of the City. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None There was a discussion about proper usage of property and it was suggested that a nursery might prove to be the best use. It was the consensus of the Commission that if approved, the City would be creating a sub -standard lot. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-32 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Conditional Exception No. 73-04 was denied because applicant failed to show hardship. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None -4- 3/5/74 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 5 ZONE CASE NO. 74-3 Applicant: Huntington Beach Planning Commission Zone Case 74-3 is a request for the three interior oil islands presently zoned R4-01 to be rezoned to ROS-01; and the four adjacent islands zoned R4-01 to be rezoned to R1-01. Vugraphs were presented of the site. Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and advised them that the four oil islands adjacent to the golf course had been added to the request prior to proper consideration of the Environmental Review Board. He stated that an ED had been filed on it. The Environmental Review Board reviewed the zone change and felt it was within the purview of the original ED granted for Zone Case 73-31. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Jack Wallace, representing Huntington Seacliff and operators, Huntington Beach Company and owners of the land, addressed the Commission. He requested that the Commission reconsider the three islands for R1 development. He stated that there are access roads to the property which could later be used as private driveways for the homes. Mr. Wallace passed out drawings showing proposed layout. It was noted by Commissioners that if no action were taken to rezone the property to ROS-01, the owners could develop it under its present zoning of R4. Idr. Mike Harman, resident of the Seacliff Tract, addressed the Commission and spoke against zoning the oil islands Rl. He stated that he felt that the parcel might not always remain a golf course but could be used for other type of recreational open space, in which case access roads would become'a problem. Chairman Kerins closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE. ZONE. CHANGE 74-3 COVERING THE THREE INTERIOR OIL ISLANDS WAS APPROVED AND THE FOUR ADJACENT ISLA14DS WERE DELETED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AAA BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The three oil islands are consistent with already approved ROS zoning for entire area under Zone Case 73-31. 2. The proposed change of zone will comply with the Land Use Element designation of Planned Community as required by State law. -5- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 6 3. The zone change will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of adjacent people and property. 4. The proposed change of zone will promote a more compatible future use of this land within the land uses surrounding them. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter 14OLS : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Higgins Tentative Tract No. 7771 - Extension of Time Subdivider: Alpine Civil Engineers Tentative Tract Ao. 7771 is a request to construct an R1-PD on 29.3 acres, 158 units located at the northwest corner of Newland and Ellis. It was noted that a letter had been submitted by the Alva Wilson Company requesting an extension of time. The staff; recommended that approval for recordation of the final parcel map should not be granted until Environmental Impact Reports are completed. The date of expiration of Tentative Tract 7771 was February 21, 1974. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. There being no one present to speak for or against the applications, the public hearing was closed. Staff advised Commission that the detail of the wall would be brought back to the Planning Commission for final approval. Secretary Harlow stated that no recordation could take place until Environmental Impact Reports were submitted and approved. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS EXTENSION OF TIME, WAS APPROVED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7771 AND USE PERMIT NO. 72-91 FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF EXPIRATION, FEBRUARY 21, 19741 BY THE FOLLOWING VCTE : AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8040 - Extension of Time Applicant: La Solana Corporation -6- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H. B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 5,,1974 Page 7 Tentative Tract No. 8040 is a request for 129 lots on 46.12 acres located 300 ft. northeast of Pacific Coast Highway and approximately 700 ft. north of Warner Avenue. Staff noted that a letter is on file from the La Solana Corporation requesting for one year extension of application on Tentative Tract No. 8040 due to delays in acquiring a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. Staff noted that a letter indicating completion of construction of the relocation nesting area for the California Least Tern was on file. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Mr. Nichols addressed the Commission and explained the reasons for the requested extension of time. There was a discussion on signalization. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BOYL-E EXTENSION OF TIME WAS GRANTED FOR ONE YEAR FROM EXPIRATION DATE OF MARCH 20, 1974 ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8040 WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO CONDITION 00, 18 OF CONDITIONS IMPOSED MARCH 2O,.1973 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 18. The developer shall be required to bear fifty (50%) percent of the cost not to exceed a maximum of $20,000 of a traffic signal at the intersection of Sharkskin Lane and Pacific Coast Highway. The traffic signal shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. The signal is to be installed within six months after State approval of the signal. A bond shall be posted by the developer in the amount of the developer's share of the cost. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Conditional Use Permit No. 74-02 (Continued from February 20, 1974) Tentative Tract No. 8000 (Continued from February 20, 19741 Applicant: Gregg P. Kent This is a request to construct 71 condominiums in a single lot subdivision located on the southeast corner of Algonquin and Pearce. Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that the staff and Subdivision Committee had been working with the developer in attempting to cut down on the bulk of the buildings. Plans depicting Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" were displayed. An analysis of revenue/expenditures for the project was discussed. t"-7- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 8 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-02, PLAN "A", WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The precise plan received March 1, 1974, Exhibit "A", shall be the approved layout. 2. Elevations submitted for the Planning Commission review and approval action at the time of action on the tentative map and use permit shall be the approved elevations for the development. 3. All buildings within the complex shall set back a minimum of 5 ft. from any City easement for water or sewer lines. 4. Soils and compaction reports shall be submitted to the Building and Community Development Department and Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Such reports shall be submitted by a qualified soils engineer to insure that the structural design of the building and footing will conform to the G factors recommended for this property. 5. Structural engineer shall submit calculations on the structural design of buildings and footing taking into consideration the G factors recommended by the soils engineer. 6. On -site trees equivalent to one 30" box tree for each resi- dential unit shall be provided. Additional trees and shrubs may be planted to provide a well-balanced landscape plan. For the purpose of this requirement, the equivalent of a 30" box tree shall be of specimen material.as approved by the Planning Department. 7. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments as required by Article 931 for review and approval action. Such plan shall utilize tree material to screen the tennis court located within the complex at the northeast corner. 8. Provision shall be contained within the CC&R's and Association Rules to prohibit boats and trailers within the complex. 9. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the east and south property line. Such wall shall be a minimum of 6 ft. in height from the finished grade. This condition may be waived if at the time of construction there exists a 6 ft. masonry wall on either one of these two lines. 10. The decorative masonry material as submitted by the developer to the Planning Commission for review and approval action as to,color, type of material, and design shall be the approved screening material to screen all parking areas. -8- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 9 11. All future identification signing for the development shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval action. 12. A lighting plan for all on -site lighting within the parking - pedestrian walkway and landscaped areas shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval action. Such plan shall utilize low profile, low intensity lighting to minimize the burden of the energy source. 13. No structures, other than those shown on the approved precise plan, shall be constructed within the project. 14. Installation of all exterior walls and the ceiling shall be required to minimum FHA standards to reduce the burden on heating and cooling systems. 15. The developer shall be required to dispose of building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 16. The developer shall be required stubbing in of natural gas at the location of clothes dryers, cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units to alleviate the possible drain on any one energy source. 17. All dwelling units shall be located a minimum of 35 ft. setback from the normal travel lane on Algonquin to help reduce noise levels to 45 dBa in the sleeping area and 50 dBa in all other habitable rooms. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle NOES: Kerins, Porter ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8000 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The Tentative Map received March 1, 1974, Exhibit "A", shall be the approved layout. 2. Access rights along Algonquin Street except at intersections with private driveways shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 3. Algonquin Street and Pearce Street shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach at the time said parcel is developed. 4. Algonquin and Pearce Streets shall be fully developed including street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. -9- 3/11/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 10 5. The sidewalk width on Algonquin at private entrances shall be reduced to 5 ft. to provide additional area for landscaping between the sidewalk and the parking lot screening wall. 6. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards and such systems shall be located within the streets of private access ways. A 5 ft. wide exclusive easement shall be provided for each of these facilities. 7. Fire hydrant system shall be designed to provide for adequate fire flow as determined by the Fire Marshal. Plan, engineering calculations for such systems shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 8. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 9. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's' sewage system. 10. Street section shall be determined by soils "R" value and traffic index. 11. Said property shall be subject to local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 12. All utilities shall be installed underground. 13. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to final recordation of any part of the approved tentative subdivision. Said systems shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control from the proposed development. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle NOES: Kerins, Porter ABSENT: None PRESENTATION: Mr. Dale Dunn introduced Mr. Dick Evans of the Christiana Company who gave a fifty-five minute presentation on Huntington Harbour which included slides and statistics on parking ratios, setbacks, the use of open space, density, and architectural features. At 9:30 P.M. Chairman Kerins called a 15 minute recess. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-64 (Continued from January 8, 1974) TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483 Continued from January 8, 1974) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-052 (Continued from January 8, 1974) Subdivider: Harbour Pacific Ltd. This is a request for 120 lots on 23.4 acres located on the south- west corner of Edinger and Trinidad Lane. 1 -10- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 11 Staff briefly outlined the background information on these applications. It was noted that a memo from City Attorney's office had been prepared and submitted to Commission outlining possible course of action the Commission may take. Also submitted was an analysis of the parking requirements based on the recently completed parking study, and an update on parking requirements of a Planned Development. Chairman Kerins opened the hearing to the public. Mr. William Duncan, Vice President of Huntington Harbour Corporation, addressed the Commission and stated that there had been a problem of communication between Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association and the Corporation, and problems of communication also within the Huntington Harbour Corporation, but that a meeting had been held with some of the homeowners and problems had been resolved between the two groups. Mr. Arthur W. Knox, President of Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association, addressed the Commission and concurred with the statements of William Duncan. He stated that the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association had agreed to withdraw their objection to development of land within Tract 5483, commonly known as Houghton Bay, to R-1 Planned Residential Development standards. Commissioner Bazil stated that he felt that the settling of differences between Huntington Harbour Property Owners and Huntington Harbour Development Co. had no bearing on any decision to be made by the Planning Commission. Mr. Dale Dunn requested that action be taken on the proposals at the meeting, and that the matter not be continued until July 16. Mr. Norm Weiner addressed the Commission and spoke against the development. He discussed the Seismic Study which the City recently acquired from Leighton -Yen. Chairman Kerins closed the hearing to the public. Setbacks and parking were discussed. Commissioner Geiger stated that he did not think it would be to the best interest of the City or the citizens to delay action until.July 16. It was the consensus of the Commission that action should be taken,at next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Mr. Dale Dunn concurred with Commission. -11- 3/5/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 5, 1974 Page 12 ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-64, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 73-052 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 19, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None STAFF COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow stated that the City Council will be holding a public hearing on Revised Growth Policy Phase I on March 18. He also indicated that zone change status sheet was included in packet to bring Commission up to date. Memo from John O'Connor regarding clarification of some sections of the Code was included in packet. Staff was directed by Commission to prepare some alternatives. John O'Connor agreed to prepare alternatives. Secretary Harlow advised Commission that he had attended an Orange County Transit District (OCTD) public hearing regarding Alternate Transit Corridor T2E Modified. Public hearing was continued to March 18 for additional information from additional cities. Mr. Harlow stated that he had.attended Chamber of Commerce Directors Luncheon and had learned that they plan to be present at March 18 meeting of OCTD. Secretary Harlow stated that comments from the PRD Committee would be discussed next week. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Geiger stated .that he felt some study should be made concerning location for a Rapid Transit Terminal in Huntington Beach. Chairman Kerins stated that the Environmental Council is sponsoring the second half of a tour of the City and Commissioners interested in attending should contact Mrs. Mers in the Administrator's office. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:08 P.M. TO A MEETING OF MARCH 12, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABS11E Bazil R' ard A. Harlow Secretary r H, rins Chairman -12- 3/5/74 - PC