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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Porter, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Higgins NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Conditional Exception No. 74-14 Applicant: Crocker Bank Conditional Exception No. 74-14 is a request for the remodeling of an existing pole sign to maintain a height of 4t feet located on the west side of Main Street, approximately 50 ft. north of Olive Avenue in a C-3, general business district. Mr. Dave Eadie outlined the criteria for justification contained under S.9763.4.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Conditional Exception No. 74-14. Slides of the proposed site were shown. Mr. Van Gerpen of Q.R.S. Corporation, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission and presented the history of the U.S. National Bank whereby Crocker Bank assumed all savings and loan customers from U.S. National Bank. To establish an identity, Crocker Bank would prefer to utilize the existing sign, changing copy and size of copy. The Commission questioned Mr. Van Gerpen as to alternatives for his proposal. Mr. Van Gerpen stated that the only alternative Crocker Bank has is to remove the sign completely, whereby a 25 ft. high sign would be hidden in that area. There being no further parties present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 2 In response to a question of the Commission, Mr. Van Gerpen stated that Crocker Bank will be the property owner effective May 1.+ 1974. It was the feeling of Commissioner Wallin that a major re- consl—LIcti.on of sign copy would necessitate sign code con- formance, and further stated that a 48 ft. sign would not be in conformance with the downtown Huntington Beach area. The Commission, in general, failed to see a justification for the proposal. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-14 WAS DENIED FOR THE REASON THAT THE APPLICANT HAD FAILED TO DEMONSTRATE A JUSTIFIABLE HARDSHIP BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-03 Applicant: Elden Bainbridge Conditional Use Permit No. 74-03 is a request to establish an emergency veterinary clinic and low cost spay and neutering clinic located on the north side of Heil, east of Gothard (Units G & H). Slides of the proposed site were shown. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 74-03. Mr. Elden Bainbridge, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Bainbridge outlined his proposal as attempting to establish an emergency clinic for animals. He stated that only one other such facility exists in Orange County and stated the need for another. He further explained that the proposed Clinic will operate when other clinics are closed and is to be used for emergency use only, not as an overnight convalescence use. Mr. Bainbridge further stated that such a use would be an asset to the Community. In response to a question of the Commission, Mr. Bainbridge stated that if the Commission would grant the spay and neutering phase of his proposal, that animals would be kept for a longer period of time. The problem of parking was discussed, and it was noted that the applicant had a considerable shortage of parking per code requirements. It was the consensus of the Commission that the applicant should 'd th 1 consi er ano er ocation for this type of use due to the fact that the parking layout was not designed for a strictly commercial use. 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 3 There being no further parties present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. A Conditional Exception application for the parking was discussed. Being asked by the Commission whether Mr. Bainbridge has looked into other alternatives or locations, he answered that this was the best he could find for his proposed type of use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY WALLIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-03 TO JUNE 4, 1974 TO ALLOW STAFF TO PURSUE APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND TO ESTABLISH WHETHER GROUNDS EXIST TO WARRANT A CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION FOR PARKING SHORTAGE. Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that applicant had been made aware of lack of parking and was asked about another location at that time. In light of additional information transmitted by John Cope, Commissioner Wallin withdrew her second to the motion. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-03 WAS DENIED FOR THE REASON THAT THE APPLICATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Porter, Wallin, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ZONE CASE NO. 73-25 Applicant: Building Concepts, Inc. Zone Case No. 73-25 is a request to permit a change in zoning from RA-0, Residential, Agricultural, Oil to M1-A, light industrial, located on the east side of Brookhurst Street, 1000 ft. north of Pacific Coast Highway. Mr. Ed Selich presented view graphs and outlined the proposal to the Commission. He stated that the existing RA-0 zoning on the property was established through Zone Change 71-13 adopted by the City Council in August of 1971. Mr. Selich further stated that the proposed zoning would be compatible with the existing industrially zoned district east and northeast of the subject property, and that the proposal is not in conflict with the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 4 The Chairman opened the public hearing on Zone Case No. 73-25. Mr. Rinker, owner of the property addressed the Commission and asked the Commission to act upon this proposal so he may utilize his property. Mrs. Judith Fry of 22152 Jonesport Lane, Huntington'Beach, addressed the Commission and stated her opposition to the proposal. Mrs. Fry felt that M1-A would not be desirable being located near the Beach. She felt that the property could be utilized more effectively and stated that M1-A industrial use will generate more truck traffic, thereby making her environment less livable. Mrs. Judith Fry presented a petition to the Commission signed by neighbors of the proposed project in opposition to the zone change. Mr. David Diamond, addressed the Commission and stated that a change in zoning may increase the price of property and tax burden in that vicinity. Mr. Schlichter addressed the Commission and stated that the proposed zone change would be incompatible with the surrounding area. He feels that industrial zoning would increase crime and pollution. There being no further parties present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. The purchase of the proposed property by the Orange County Sanitation District was discussed. It was stated'by Mr. Schlichter that he had no objection of the Orange County Sanitation District expanding onto the subject property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CHANGE.NO. 73-25 TO JUNE 18, 1974 TO ALLOW DISPOSITION OF A HEARINGBY THE'ORANGE' COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. MOTION WAS SECONDED'BY PORTER. Other uses for the subject property were discussed. Mr. Harlow informed the Commission that the applicant must give his consent for a continuation. PORTER WITHDREW HIS SECOND TO THE MOTION. Mr. Rinker felt that another continuance was unnecessary and that the Commission should take action"on this proposal. BOYLE WITHDREW HIS MOTION. Mr. Rinker stated that he was amenable to a continuance of Zone Case No. 73-25 but asked Commission to make a decision at the next hearing without further continuances. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 5 ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY GEIGER ZONE CASE NO. 73-25 WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 18, 1974 FOR DECISION ONLY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: Bazil, Boyle ABSENT: Higgins ZONE CASE NO. 73-28 Applicant: Classic Development Corporation Zone Case No. 73-28 is a request to permit a change in zoning from MH to RI-6000 located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Newland Street. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Jim Chapman, of Classic Development Corporation, addreEsr-d the Commission and stated that his company was amenable to a continuance on proposed Zone Change 73-28, letter of continuance on file. Mr. Chapman wanted assurance that a decision would be made at the next hearing. Staff has rescheduled this matter to the May 21, 1974 meeting. The continuance will allow the applicant the opportunity to submit additional information and will allow staff the opportunity to further evaluate the proposal. There being no parties present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CASE NO. 73-28 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 21, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Kerins, Wallin, Porter, Bazil, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ZONE CASE NO. 73-26 Applicant: Frank H. Ayers & Son Zone Case No. 73-28 is a request to permit a change in zoning from R5 and R5-0 to PD R2 located on the northeast corner of Memphis Avenue and Delaware Avenue. Mr. Selich addressed the Commission and reviewed the proposal. He stated that at the Planning Commission's regular meeting of February 20, 1974, Zone Change 73-26 was continued to May 7, 1974. The reason for the continuance was based on the pending completion of the Old Town Land Use Study. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 6 The Old Town Land Use Study is presently in the process of being completed and is tentatively scheduled to be submitted to the Planning Commission in the later part of May or early June. Preliminary analysis and evaluation of land uses within the old town study area and specifically the subject zone change property have been conducted by staff. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Don Ayres, addressed the Commission and stated that at time of purchase, he was under the impression that the subject property would be zoned R-2. There being no parties present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE ZONE CASE NO. 73-26 FOR THE REASON THAT APPLICANT COMPLIED WITH ANALYSIS OF LAND USE STUDY MADE BY STAFF BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle NOES: Geiger, Kerins, Wallin, Porter ABSENT: Higgins THE MOTION FAILED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY BOYLE TO CONTINUE ZONE CASE NO. 73-26 TO JUNE 4, 1974 FOR FURTHER STUDY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Boyle, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTED ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5419 Extension of time for subject tract was discussed. It is the recommendation of the staff after reviewing subject extension to approve the one year extension of time on Tentative Tract 5419, subject to all previous conditions of approval enumerated. Mr. Stringer addressed the Commission and stated that the contractor has fallen behind in completion, and that it would take approximately six (6) years to achieve completion. J Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 7 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5419 WAS APPROVED FOR ONE YEAR WITH PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. AYES: Bazil, Boyle, Geiger, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Mrs. Wallin commended Ed Selich for the fine job he has done at the recent AIP Conference. She attended one session regarding Orange County Transit District proposals. She discussed the Dial -A -Ride proposal for the Cit1 of Huntington Beach. The Commission discussed the recent subdivision meeting on the tentative map in the Sunset Height area. It was the feeling of the Commission that this area is likely to be the most highly dense if built in accordance with present zoning. They expressed concern over the fact that no school or park sites are proposed for the area. The Commission directed Dick Harlow to discuss this matter with the Recreation and Parks Department, and report back to the Commission. Mr. Bill Hartge, Director of Public Works, addressed the Commission and stated that Public Works is prepared to commence construction of streets but that this proposal had not been presented to the City Council as yet. Captain Vanderlaan, Fire Department, addressed the Commission and stated that the Fire Department would like to see streets paved before construction should take place. He further stated that his department was working with the Building I?:!partment on this matter and that a mutual agreement regarding mporary paving and changing of traffic circulation in that ar:a is being pursued. The Commission directed staff to present suggestions and basic information as to the need for schools and parks in the May 14, 1974 Study Session. Commissioner Boyle inquired whether the Coastal Commission meetings may be changed from San Diego to somewhere closer. Mr. Harlow stated that the Planning Department does not normally attend Coastal Commission meetings, and that attendance by any member of the Planning Department would be by special request only. Commissioner Geiger inquired about new bus routes versus previous news releases, and further discussed the proposed Dial -A -Ride for the City of Huntington Beach. Mr. Harlow stated that he would pursue what type of service the Orange County Transit District would offer. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 8 Mr. Bazil discussed the traffic volume on Lake Street and 17th Street. Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that his department is looking at all circulation problems within the Phase II Planning Units of the Land Use Element and will report back to the Commission on May 21, 1974. He further stated that the Kimmel report will be presented to the Commission on that date. Chairman Kerins inquired as to what Commissioners would be attending the Planning Commission Conference in May and further instructed staff to pursue reservations for this conference. STAFF COMMENTS City of Chino - Letter Dated April 5, 1974 Dick Harlow stated that he would submit a presentation to the Commission at the next Study Session regarding State Tax Relief to implement the conservation and open space elements of General Plans. Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant on Tentative Tract 8000, Kent Development, is proposing to amend the approved layout. The Commission, after review of the proposal, approved the amended plot plan. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDED PLOT PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: Kerins ABSENT: Higgins Mr. Harlow outlined matters concerning the Planning Commission which took place at the City Council meeting of May 6, 1974. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: LETTER FROM CORNELUS ADRIAANS DATED APRIL 30, 1974 Commission noted that the requested addition is a non -conforming use on Beach Boulevard. Commission instructed staff to contact applicant and ask for modified plot plans. COMMISSION DISCUSSED ZONE CHANGE STATUS SHEET, Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Page 9 MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DATED MAY 3, 1974 REGARDING BILLS PRESENTLY BEFORE LEGISLATURE PERTAINING TO ASSESSMENT OF OPEN SPACE LAND. Commission accepted memorandum ZONE CHANGE FROM ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT REGARDING SUNSET BEACH AREA ZONED FOR COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL R-2. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that Zone Change seems to be in conformance to Land Use Element in the Sunset Beach area, and also that the proposed densities are in conformance. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BOYLE COMMUNICATION FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION #1138 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:20 P.M. TO MAY 21, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins Ri and A. Harlow Secretary Edward H. K in Chairman