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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:10 P.M. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 10:20 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Geiger ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY WALLIN THE MINUTES OF JULY 2, 1974, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger, Porter, Boyle REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-36 - APPEAL Applicant & Appellant: Derby Land Company Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and gave background information on the application. He stated that on May 29, 1974, the Board of Zoning Adjustments denied Conditional Exception No. 74-36, a request to permit the exclusion of curbs around landscaped areas in lieu of Section 9792.2.2 (physical protection for landscaping) for Tract 7627 located on Newland Street 300 f t. north of Talbert. Slides of the property were presented for review. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Mr. Bruce Tripp, representing Derby Land Co., addressed the Commission and stated that the additional curbing was not mentioned as a requirement when original plans were submitted. He stated that to install curbs now would create a financial burden and cited other developments which did not require curbing. Mr. Mark Hooper, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he was not informed of the need for curbing until final inspection had been made on the landscaping. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Hooper distributed pictures of other developments which were not required to install curbing. Commission discussion followed. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 2 ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY PORTER THE APPEAL TO CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-36 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Reasons for denial: 1. Applicant failed to demonstrate a justifiable hardship. 2. Approval of Conditional Exception No. 74-36 would be materially detrimental to the living environment as evidenced by a field check indicating numerous areas where landscaped planters within the off-street parking areas have been damaged by motor vehicles. 3. Failure of applicant to comply with Ordinance Code requirements. AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-30 - APPEAL Applicant: K-D Venture Appellant: Continental Service Co. Secretary Harlow stated that a letter requesting withdrawal of their appeal had been received by representatives of the Bank of America. Chairman Kerins requested that it be so noted in the Minutes. ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-6 Applicant: Brown-Zinngrabe The applicant requests a zone change on approximately one acre of medium density residential (R2) to office professional (R5). The applicant is proposing a residential care facility to be constructed on the subject property located on the east side of Delaware 450 ft. north of Garfield. A vugraph was shown. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Bob Zinngrabe was present and stated that he would be willing to answer any questions the Commission might wish to ask. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wallin commended Mr. Zinngrabe for the project. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-6 WAS APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The proposed use is compatible with all of the surrounding uses, both existing and future. -2- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 3 2. The requested Office -Professional (R5) designation is consistent with both the Land Use Element and the existing surrounding zoning. AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger ZONE CASE NO. 74-1 Applicant: Jerome B. Cohen The applicant proposes to develop a 10.8 gross acre planned unit development not to exceed a maximum of 14 dwelling units per acre. The applicant's reason for this request is that based on an economic and market study of the immediate area, the most appropriate use of the subject site would be residential rather than the current commercial zoning. The property is located on the northeast corner of Beach and Atlanta. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Secretary Harlow stated that the applicant had requested a continuance to the August 20, 1974 meeting. A resident of Catamaran Lane addressed the Commission and spoke in opposition to the project. Commissioner Higgins stated that applicant should look into the possibility of acquiring the C4 property to the north. ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CASE NO. 74-1 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 1974, AT THE REQUEST OF APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger DIVISION OF LAND NO. 74-14 (referred by BZA) Applicant: Orlan M. Herrick In conjunction with: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-07 Applicant: John F. Swint Division of Land No. 74-14 is a request for a division of land located at 15431 Edwards Street approximately 135 ft. north of McFadden Avenue. The division of land provides for three parcels of lands. -3- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission ' Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 4 Conditional Use Permit No. 74-07 is a request to construct a 1680 sq. ft. veterinary hospital in the C4 highway commercial district. The animal hospital is anticipated to provide general veterinary services with occasional overnight care necessary. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Vugraph and slides were shown of the area. Mr. John Swint addressed the Commission and discussed the access to the property. He stated that it would be adequate. He further stated that there would be no outdoor dog runs at the site, and that the building was adequately insulated. Parking was discussed. Mr. Harry Hicks, representing Ms. Becker who is the operator of the beauty shop on parcel 2, addressed the Commission and stated that his client was not in favor of this usage on the property for several reasons, one being the parking problems which would be created. One resident questioned the need for this service in the area. Several residents in the adjoining R1 area addressed the Commission and spoke against the usage insofar as noise and odors are concerned. The public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed location of trash area, signing, circu- lation, noise, and odors. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-07 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, WITH CONCURRENCE OF APPLICANT, TO ALLOW TIME FOR APPLICANT TO CHECK SIMILAR FACILITIES IN THE AREA TO SEE IF PROPOSED CORRECTIONS TO ELIMINATE SOUND AND ODORS WOULD BE SATISFACTORY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger ON MOTION BY WALLIN AND SECOND BY PORTER DIVISION OF LAND NO. 74-14 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-07 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5189 (Continued from July 2, 1974) Applicant: Robert Stellrecht -4- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 7 15. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the east property line between the front yard setbacks on lots 5 and 6. 16. A landscaped area shall be provided at the end of A Street. Such area shall have a minimum of two 15 gallon trees and be provided with an irrigation system at the time of initial construction. 17. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in the exterior ceilings shall be a minimum of R-19 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-11; if no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in the exterior ceilings shall be a minimum of R-13 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-7. 18. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped, to handle them. 19. Natural gas and electricity shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers, and natural gas only shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 20. A soils engineer and/or geologist familiar with local seismic conditions shall be engaged to indicate the G-factor due to earth movement for this location. 21. A structural engineer shall be engaged to compile the calculations for footings and structural members of the facility to withstand these G-factors. 22. Two trees shall be planted per lot. AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8630 Applicant: Kendall Development Co. In conjunction with: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-06 Applicant: Kendall Development Co. Tentative Tract No. 8630 is a request for subdivision of 198 lots located on the southwest corner of Graham and Slater. Conditional Use Permit No. 74-06 is a request to permit the construction of 198 residential units on 38 plus or minus acres. -7- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 8 Secretary Harlow stated that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting a continuance of both applications to the August 6, 1974, meeting, to allow applicant to complete his filing and sub- sequent revision to his tentative map. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8630 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-06 WERE CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger The Chairman called a ten minute . recess at 9:00 P.M. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-21 Multi -Story Suffix Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing on Code Amendment No. 72-21 Multi -Story Suffix. Mr. Dave Eadie reviewed the Ordinance with the Commission and included a general summary of the developers' role in applying for such multi- story suffix. Mr. James DeGuelle, Citizens High -Rise Committee member, made the following comments: He was generally against the Ordinance as it is too inflexible. Certain annotations he made were to the effect that no credit for open space or landscaping was given to atriums or enclosed open spaces as evidenced by modern development techniques such as the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He was also concerned that the Ordinance as proposed would provide no incentives for a developer to construct high-rise. Mr. Gunnard Johnson•(Huntington Beach Company), Citizens Multi -Story Committee member, addressed the Commission. His remarks were reflective of Mr. DeGuelle's in reference to the amount of incentive offered for developers to construct high-rise developments. He felt that the development standards were too restrictive, particularly in the Townlot area and that certainly the landscaping is much too excessive. Ms. Lorraine Faber, Chairperson of Citizens Multi -Story Committee, generally supported the Code Amendment. Mr. John Croppuck, a homeowner in Huntington Harbour, generally objected to the code amendment with the feeling that high-rise is not needed at this time. Commissioners' Comments on Code Amendment No. 72-21: i� -8- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 5 Tentative Tract No. 5189, filed on May 15, 1974, is a request to permit subdivision of land into 14 legal lots. The subject property is located generally within the southeast corner of Heil Avenue and Graham Street. Mr. James Palin reviewed the background of the proposed project and discussed the Subdivision Committee meeting. A vugraph was shown. Mr. Bob Stellrecht addressed the Commission and stated that he did not like to see a block wall on Heil. Landscaping was dis- cussed. Commission noted that the applicant had not delivered a revised map to the Planning Department. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5189 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONSENT OF APPLICANT, TO AUGUST 6, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Geiger TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8703 Applicant: John E. Cowles, Jr. Tentative Tract No. 8703 is a request to permit a 22 lot sub- division (four-plexes) located at the northeast corner of Slater and Nichols. Secretary Harlow noted that a letter had been received from the applicant requesting a continuance to August 6, 1974, to allow the developer sufficient time to process a new preliminary layout and to meet with the Subdivision Committee on July 25, 1974. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8703 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6, 1974, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger, Boyle TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8689 Applicant: James D. Montgomery Tentative Tract 8689, filed on May 29, 1974, is a request to permit a subdivision of land into 10 legal lots. The developer is proposing to build multi -family residences (four-plexes) on each lot. Subject property is located on the east side of Green Street 330 ft. north of Warner Avenue. -5- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 6 A vugraph was shown. Mr. Montgomery addressed the Commission and stated that he would be willing to answer any questions they might have. Conditions of approval recommended by the Planning staff and Environmental Review Board were discussed. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8689 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The Tentative Map received May 29, 1974 shall be the approved layout. 2. The interior side yard setback for all lots abutting commercial (lots 5, 6, and 9) shall be a minimum of 10 feet. 3. The developer shall plant 15 gallon Eucalyptus Citriodora trees at 15' on center between the side yard of the residential structures and the commercial properties. 4. Sewer and water system shall be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 5. Water system shall be through the City of•Huntington Beach's water system. 6. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works and Fire Department. 7. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 8. Street section shall be determined by the soils R value and traffic index. 9. Street lights shall be provided to City standards. 10. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to submitting any final map to the City Council for acceptance of any part of the approved subdivision. 11. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 12. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easements. 13. Fire alarm system and conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications approved by the Fire Department. 14. A 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the north, east, and south property lines. -6- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 9 Commissioner Higgins made reference to page 2, line 14 to the pro- vision that states the standard which is more restrictive shall control. It was his feeling that the Specific Plan should be allowed to be less restrictive, therefore allowing flexibility in design when considering certain geographic areas. Commissioner Bazil reiterated Mr. Higgins' concerns that this flexibility would be built in the Ordinance if the Specific Plan could in certain instances override the development regulations contained in this Ordinance. Commissioner Porter generally had no objection to the proposed Ordinance and Mr. Bazil's and Mr. Higgins' remarks, however he did feel that the setback provision should include reference to the base zoning district wherein either the specific plan regulation, the base zoning regulation or the setbacks contained within the multi -story suffix would apply, whichever is more restrictive. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-21 MULTI -STORY SUFFIX WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Reflection of Mr. Higgins' concerns regarding making the Specific Plan more flexible via allowing such provisions to be less restrictive than the subject Ordinance. (Legal wording to be worked out with Deputy City Attorney John O'Connor) 2. Page 3, line 25: Except where multi -story specific plan on bade zoning dizta ,ct negutati,ons requirements are most restrictive the following minimum setback shall apply: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger, Boyle At 10:20 P.M. Commissioner Boyle arrived. LAND USE ELEMENT Mr. Ed Selich gave a synopsis of the methodology of the approach regarding the development of the amendment to the Phase I Land Use Element. Al Montes discussed planning unit areas and gave a presentation on alternative recommendations to five undefined sections within the planning unit areas. It was the consensus of the Commission that prior to making a decision on land uses in areas 1 and 2 more technical information should be provided regarding circulation issues and proposals. -9- 7/16/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Page 10 However, the Planning Commission decided that area 3 should be designated for commercial use and area 4 should be designated as an oil production resource area. There was a discussion regarding the possibility of eliminating commercially designated areas front- ing Beach Boulevard in area 5. It was the consensus of the Commission that the area between Adams and Knoxville should be changed from commercial use to residential use. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Chairman Kerins noted that he had received a letter from U.C.I. inquiring if there would be an interest in a seminar similar to one held in San Francisco recently. Chairman Kerins requested that Secretary Harlow see that street abandonment applications be heard by the Planning Commission prior to going before the City Council. STAFF COMMENTS: In response to Chairman Kerins' inquiry concerning the Meadowlark Zone Change, John O'Connor stated that the Ordinance is being held up pending determination on where the oil operation sites will be located. Secretary Harlow discussed the action of City Council meeting of July 15, 1974. There was some discussion on the labor camps and Captain Vanderlaan stated that their records are accurate and only show the two labor camps previously reported. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO JULY 23, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Wallin, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger �2& / and A. Harlow Secretary dward H. Kerindl Chairman f -10- 7/1 6/74 - PC