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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ba2il, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter Commissioner Geiger 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 (ITEMS APPROVED) ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND -BY HIGGINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: MINUTES The Minutes of October 1, 1974 were approved as transcribed and mailed. TENTATIVE TRACT 8687 In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-10 Tentative Tract 8687 and Conditional Use Permit No. 74-10 were continued to October 22, 1974 meeting. , TENTATIVE TRACT 5664 In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-4 Tentative Tract 5664 and Conditional Use Permit No. 74-4 were continued to November 5, 1974 at request of applicant and approval of the Commission. TENTATIVE TRACT 8630 In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-6 Tentative Tract 8630 and Conditional Use Permit No. 74-6 were continued to November 19, 1974 at recommendation of staff and with concurrence of applicant. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974' Yage 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-51 - APPEAL Conditional Exception No. 74-51 - Appeal was continued to the November 5, 1974 meeting to allow staff time to notify additional property owners within the mandatory 300 ft. radius. AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger Commissioner Geiger arrived at 7:15 P.M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ZONE CASE NO. 74-16 In Conjunction With PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 74-2 Initiated by Planning Commission Zone Change 74-16 is a change of zoning from M1-CD, Light Industrial Civic District, to Ml-A-15,000-CD, Restricted Industrial with a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet with the Civic District Suffix on an area consisting of small lots located at the south- east corner of Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. A vugraph was shown. Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and noted that Exemption Declaration No."74-145 was granted September 24, 1974 and that the Environmental Review Board had recommended the area be zoned M1-A-15,000-CD. He gave a summary of the background of the area. Aerial slides of the area were shown. It was noted that extensive grading and filling will be required. Mr.-Selich stated that the property owner of the parcel directly to the south had additional input on how the property should be developed. There was a dis- cussion on consolidation of lots. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Wilbur Metzler addressed the Commission and asked for clarification on development of lots of less than 15,000 square feet. He was ad- vised by Commissioner Bazil that lots of less than 15,OOOsq.ft.can be developed when it is not possible for a consolidation to take place. Mr. Bill Hartge discussed the method of putting streets in and stated that the cost would be borne by either the owners or assessment district. 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 3 Mr. Richard Bronson, representing Far East Broadcasting Services, owner of five acres to the south of the property, addressed the Commission and asked for deferment on their decision. He stated that the way the street is proposed it will severely damage prospects of development for their five acres. He stated that Far East Broadcasting Services would like to seek professional advice and perhaps seek alternatives to the plan that has been presented. He presented a letter for files to this effect. Mr. Jerry Jones presented a letter for the file and addressed the Commission asking for clarification on development of small lots. Mr. Max Richardson addressed the Commission and stated that he was the owner of Lot No. 22 and discussed the possibility of the City putting in an alley so that he would have access to his property. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-16 AND PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 74-2 WERE CONTINUED TO ALLOW ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON THE REALIGNMENT OF THE STREET AND BECAUSE STAFF WOULD PREFER THAT BOTH BE PRESENTED AT THE SAME TIME, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:- Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None PRECISE -PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 74-3 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Department RESOLUTION NO. 1144 This is a request for a Precise Plan of'Street Alignment. The location of the Street is parallel to and approximately 290 ft. east of the Southern Pacific right-of-way from Talbert Avenue to a point 780 ft: south of the center line of Talbert Ave. Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that since the August 20, 1974 Planning Commission meeting staff and property owners involved have reached an agreement on the proposed change to the Taylor and Beach Specific Plan and Precise Plan of'Street Alignment 73-1. He stated that the staff recommends the Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 74-3 be approved and Resolution No. 1144 be adopted because the proposed Precise Plan of Street Alignment carries out the objective of providing access to the industrial area south of Talbert Avenue and will not be detrimental to the health, safety end welfare. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 4 The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Jerry Jones addressed the Commission and inquired if they had any questions. He discussed the alignment and its effect on his property: It was noted that adjoining property is proposed for school site, and a Division of Land is being worked out at the present time at the request.of the City Administrator. The public hearing was -.closed. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY PORTER PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 74-3 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None, --- ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1144 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-17 Annlicant:, Walter Lee Brown-& Robert J. Zinngrabe The proposed project is a new psychiatric building consisting of approximately 16,000 square fE_:, 25 beds, and related facilities. The new unit will,be physically connected to the existing Pacifica Hospital and will be of type I construction with all the required and recommended support -facilities. The location is the east side of Delaware,- 425--feet- -south -of Main Street. A vugraph was shown. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Mr. Bob Zinngrabe addressed the Commission and stated that he had read the suggested conditions of approval submitted by the staff and was in concurrence with -all -of them. He indicated that he had met with Public Works, Planning, and Fire Departments to discuss the plans. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Kerins noted that one letter is on file which is in objection to the proposed facility. The Commission determined that Mr. Zinngrabe had a "P" (Psychiatric) License with the State of California. 1 i� 6 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 5 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The conceptual plot plan received October 1, 1974 shall be the approved layout. In its approval action the Planning Commission considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: . Traffic circulation and drives . Parking layout . Lot area . Lot width and lot depth Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity . Past administrative action regarding this property. The conceptual plan is reviewed as a basic request for entitle- ment of the use applied for in relation to the vicinity in which it is proposed. The conceptual plan should not be construed as a precise plan reflecting conformance to all ordinance code requirements. 2. Soil reports as required by the Department of Building and Community Development and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted,to such departments prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. A reciprocal parkin- agreement, providing for common ingress and egress and general circulation of all parking areas, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to_the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the proposed addition. The form and content of such an agreement shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney. 4. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan shall be constructed. 7. Provisions shall be made to require adequate structure for construction over existing storm drain line. 8. Applicant must re -apply to City of Huntington Beach if the psychiatric facilities lose their "P" status. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 6 AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 74-9 Applicant: Toups Corporation, Agent for Presley of Southern Calif. Plot Plan Amendment No. 74-9 is a request to permit a revision to all proposed buildings within an approved planned residential development pursuant to S.9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southwest corner of Garfield and 17th Street. Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and noted that the Board of Zoning Adjustments had reviewed Plot Plan Amendment No. 74-9 at their October 2, 1974 meeting, which is a request to change both the building and patio orientations as they relate to individual lots. Vugraphs were shown. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Mr. Gary Gits, project coordinator on the project, addressed the Commission and presented architectural renderings of the proposed project. He stated that the units originally approved had been built in the Encino area with considerably more cost than had been -jnticipated. For this reason the proposed application was prepared for consideration of the Commission. He stated that the size of the units had been decreased and there was a change in the roof lines. Size of units would range fror: 980 square feet to 1550 square feet, and there would be a decrease in the number of bedrooms. Commissioner Higgins did not feel that the plan was an improvement over previous plan. Commissioner Porter and Geiger felt it should be continued to permit staff to make recommendations and work with applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY GEIGER TO CONTINUE UNTIL STAFF COMES UP WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND MEET WITH APPLICANT. Secretary Harlow noted that a Plot Plan Amendment could be filed at any time. He further stated that applicant could go ahead with the originally approved Plot Plan. Commissioner Geiger withdrew his second and the motion failed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 74-9 WAS DENIED BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF S.9811.4, "THE ADJUSTMENT SHALL RESULT IN AN'IMPROVED PLAN", BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle NOES: Geiger, Porter ABSENT: None I� Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 7 Commissioner Higgins noted that substantial changes would have to be made in the plan, particularly in grading. Commissioner Porter stated that he voted against the denial because the applicant had not had the benefit of a complete staff report. Chairman Kerins stated that applicant could proceed with the project as previously approved or submit additional plot plan which would be an improvement. He directed staff to work with the applicant. Commissioner Higgins noted that variation of frontage along 17th Street will be lost in the Plot Plan Amendment which was present in the original plan. Commissioner Bazil concurred with Commissioner Higgins. STAFF'S COMMENTS Secretary Harlow gave a brief summary of City Council action at their meeting of October 7, 1974. Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed Mariner's Cove and the problems with the perimeter wall. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO ACCEPT MODIFIED STREET SECTION ON CREW DRIVE HAVING 45 FEET IN LIEU OF THE ORIGINAL 52 FEET STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE INSTALLATION OF A 6 INCH WIDE 6 FOOT HIGH FENCE FROM FINISHED GRADE ON ABUTTING SIDEWALK TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE 7 FOOT AREA TO BE VACATED BY THE CITY. THE 7 FOOT AREA THEN TO BE QUIT CLAIM DEEDED UPON VACATION BY THE CITY TO THE ABUTTING R1 PROPERTY OWNERS. THE EXISTING WALL ON THE R1 PROPERTY TO BE REMOVED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FnLLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE NEW WALL CONSTRUCTION. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley NOES: Boyle, Porter ABSENT: None Secretary Harlow discussed the Alternative Residential Suffix Ordinance. He felt that by requiring both a Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit the City is discouraging development. It was his recommendation that a Conditional Use Permit be the only application required and criteria be established for approval. Secretary Harlow stated that it would be discussed further at the next meeting. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission— Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 8 Secretary Harlow discussed the proposal of a code amendment imposing a time limit on Administrative Review Applications, and suggested a one year time limit be imposed. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A CODE AMENDMENT IMPOSING A ONE YEAR TIME LIMIT ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 'AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Secretary Harlow stated that City Council continued action on Precise Plan of Street Alignment 74-1. Planning Commission reaffirmed its approval of the proposed Precise Plan. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Geiger requested that staff keep in touch with OCTD to resolve transit problems. Commissioner Geiger volunteered to attend the High School Council meeting on October 17, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. as a representative of the Planning Commission. There was a discussion on 35 ft. minimum width for driveways being enforced in shopping centers. Staff was directed to change the ordinance. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND DY PORTER STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO ESTABLISH POLICY THAT_ACCESS FROM ARTERIALS INTO SHOPPING CENTERS-. BE A MINIMUM OF-35 FEET.IN WIDTH BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Commission discussed -the bike trails and the problems encountered in parking on bike trails, the danger on having a bike trail on Goldenwest. Public Works is to,report back to Commission on possible solution. Commissioner Porter discussed the Signal Station identification sign location at Magnolia and Adams: Staff was directed to report back on the southwest corner of Magnolia and Adams as to whether or not the sign is in violation in height and size. There was a discussion on Townlot Area and parking regulations, open space created by removal of garages. Commissioner Finley stated that she felt a percentage figure should be established for required open space. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 15, 1974 Page 9 Commission discussed actions on applications by the Coastal Commission affecting the City of Huntington Beach. Commissioner Porter discussed the possibility of lot consolidation in the Townlot Area. Secretary Harlow will be coming back to Commission with specific plans for Townlot Area. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:15 P.M. TO THE OCTOBER 22, 1974 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Ri and A. Harlow Secretary x,ra4y, " - Edward H. Kerin Chairman