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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-17MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, December 17, 1974 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:08 P.M. and Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M. None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED) ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: MINUTES The Minutes of November 26, 1974 were approved. TENTATIVE TRACT 8630 In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-06 Continued to February 4, 1975 at request of applicant. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, ABSENT: Bazil, Porter NOES: None SCHEDULED ITEMS Kerins, Finley, Boyle ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-16 PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 74-2 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Commission Zone Change 74-16 is a change of zoning from M1-CD (Light Industrial, Civic District) to M1-A-15,000-CD (Restricted Industrial with a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet with the Civic District Suffix) on the small lot area located at the southeast corner of Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. Precise Plan of Street Alignment 74-2 is a precise street alignment plan for a north -south street for the small lot area located at the southeast corner of Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 2 Mr. Ed Selich reviewed the background information on the applications. He noted that the public hearing had been closed on Zone Change No. 74-16. Commission discussed Zone Change No. 74-16. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-16 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Porter Commissioner Porter arrived at 7:08 P.M. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing on Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 74-2. Mr. Wilbur Metzler addressed the Commission and stated that he had spoken previously, at October 15, 1974 hearing, and had nothing to add to his previous statements except that he did not understand why the entire street could not be put in at one time instead of two phases, but indicated that due to grading it would probably not be feasible to do so. There being no one else to speak for or against the application, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 74-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE RESOLUTION NO. 1143 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil AMENDMENT TO PHASE I, LAND USE ELEMENT Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that this Amendment to the Land Use Element consisted of a culmination of this past year's work. The five planning units consist of (1) Planning Reserve South of Huntington Central Park, (2) Government Center/Old Town, (3) Townlot, (4) Sunset Heights, and (5) East of Beach, South of Ellis. He noted that the Environmental Impact Report has been processed, and u 1 -2- 12/17/74 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 3 that a transmittal from the Fire Department concerning that report had been distributed for their review. Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:15 P.M. Chairman Kerins stated that each Planning Unit would be reviewed separately by the Commission after a public hearing was held for the proposed'Amendment. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Frederick M. Culmann addressed the Commission and stated that he owned 1/2 acre on Huntington and 17th Street and would like to have the zone changed to R2 from industrial and would support a motion to change it from industrial to medium residential district. Mr. Leonard Wright addressed the Commission. He indicated that there was a file of letters from property owners concerning the Townlot area. Chairman Kerins requested that these letters be made a part of the permanent file. Mr. Wright stated that he commended Staff for their work and planning in the Townlot area. He stated that he would like to request extension of the low density zoning to the area bounded by 14th Street and Pecan, and the area between 15th and 16th Street to Palm Avenue. He noted that there was a petition presented to the Commission indicating citizens' preference for R1 zoning in Townlot area. Mr. Ronald Knudsen addressed the Commission and proposed that the boundary line for zoning be moved to llth Street and Orange instead of 12th Street and Orange. He cited problems with the Coastal Commission which were holding up development of his property due to the boundary line now existing in the Land Use Element. Mr. Gene Thomas and Ms. Theresa Reilly addressed the Commission and stated that they supported the low density boundary line. Mr. Bob Sanco addressed the Commission and stated that he supported the low density zoning for the Townlot as designated and further supported Mr. Wright's proposal to extend the R1 area. He further stated that he would like to support deletion of Palm as an east/west arterial between 17th St. and Main. Mr. Joe Bloodworth, Mr. L. H. Loekya, Ms. June DeGovia, and Mr. Bob Connor addressed the Commission and were in support of the proposed changes. There was no one present to speak on the Sunset Heights Planning Unit and the Planning Unit East of Beach and South of Ellis. There being no other parties present to speak on the Amendment to the Land Use Element, the Chairman closed the public hearing. -3- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 4 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GEIGER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 74-13 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSIONER PORTER MADE THE MOTION TO RECOMMEND INCORPORATING LOCATION OF ELLIS AVENUE. Discussion followed and Commissioner Porter withdrew his motion. MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY BOYLE THAT AREA EAST OF GOLDENWEST AND SOUTH OF ELLIS TO GOLDENWEST SHOULD BE DESIGNATED AS INDUSTRIAL. Discussion followed. Kerins requested that Porter include an amendment regarding estate zoning units per acre, but Porter declined. Commissioner Geiger stated that he was opposed to industrial on Goldenwest and Higgins concurred. Kerins also concurred. VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Boyle, Porter NOES: Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Geiger ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. COMMISSIONER HIGGINS MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING UNIT AS PROPOSED BY STAFF. Staff discussion followed. HIGGINS WITHDREW HIS MOTION. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PORTER THE MAXIMUM OF FOUR UNITS WAS CHANGED TO TWO UNITS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: -Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: Higgins ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY FINLEY ADOPTION OF THE PLAN FOR THE PLANNING UNIT SOUTH OF HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK AS AMENDED WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: Bazil ABSENT: None Old Town/Government Center area was discussed. 1 -4- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 5 ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY HIGGINS OLD TOWN/GOVERNMENT CENTER AREA PLAN WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: Bazil ABSENT: None Townlot Planning Unit was discussed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER TO AMEND THE PLAN TO MOVE THE R1 DISTRICT TO THE ALLEY BEHIND 12TH STREET AND BEHIND 15TH STREET IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS. THIS IS THE ALLEY EAST OF 12TH BETWEEN 12TH AND 11TH STREETS. COMMISSIONER HIGGINS STATED THAT HE WOULD SECOND THE MOTION IF THE MAKER OF THE MOTION WOULD AMEND IT TO JOG THE LINE ON 12TH STREET BETWEEN ORANGE AND PECAN 1/2 BLOCK EAST TO THE ALLEY AND THEN THE LINE THAT GOES NORTH ON 14TH SHOULD BE MOVED OVER TO ALLEY BETWEEN 15TH AND 16TH. Discussion ensued. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Hggins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle NOES: Porter ABSENT: None The Commission discussed the Sunset Heights area. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GEIGER PLANS FOR THE SUNSET HEIGHTS AREA WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle NOES: Porter ABSENT: None The Commission discussed the area East of Beach and South of Ellis. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS PLANS FOR THE AREA EAST OF BEACH AND SOUTH OF ELLIS WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None The Chairman noted that the AMENDMENT TO PHASE I, LAND USE ELEMENT had been approved as amended and there will be a public hearing by the City Council on January 6, 1975. -5- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 6 ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-20 Applicant: Jerwel Enterprises This is a request for a change of zone from R1 and C4 to C4 and R4 on 32 acres north of Center Dr. to the San Diego Freeway and east from the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way which is approximately 700 ft. ea'sterly of Gothard in order to develop a combination High Density Residential and Commercial project. Secretary Harlow stated that the Planning Department has requested with applicant's concurrence a continuance of the public hearing to January 7, 1975 meeting in order to obtain additional information from applicant. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak for or against this zone change, and the public hearing was continued to January 7, 1975. Commission discussion ensued. Mr. Ed Selich stated that the Staff is working on proposed policy to handle any zone change which is in conflict with the Master Plan. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-20 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 7, 1975 WITH CONCURRENCE OF APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-21 Applicant: Huntington View Point - Louis Graziadio Mr. Ed Selich stated that the Zone Change was initiated by the applicant at the request of the City Council after their approval of Conditional Exception No. 74-02. This is a change of zone from R1 and R3 to R2, PD8. The proposed change is in conformance with the General Plan and it was noted that Staff recommended approval. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak for or against the application, and the public hearing was closed. A vugraph was presented. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY HIGGINS TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-21. Chairman Kerins stated that the area to the north is R1 and the northeast is Rl and east is MH, and thus a change of zone to a higher density would not be in order. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins NOES: Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED 1 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 7 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-18 In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-200 Applicant: James C. Nye Conditional Use Permit No. 74-18 is a request to permit a church and related facilities at 8201 Newman Avenue, corner of Van Buren Street. Administrative Review No. 74-200 is a request to allow the overhead installation of electric utilities on a temporary basis to a relocatable building. The request is for three years maximum. Mr. John Cope discussed the applications and noted that plans were on display,for viewing by Commission. He stated that the project was,i to be completed in three phases. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. James C. Nye, representing the First Missionary Baptist Church of Bellflower, addressed the Commission and discussed the request. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussed the recommendations of Staff. There was a discussion on landscaping. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY PORTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-18 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The conceptual plot plan received December 9, 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, width and depth Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity. The conceptual plan is reviewed as a basic request for entitlement 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 con- formance to all ordinance code requirements. 2. Soil reports as required by the Department of Building and Community Development and the Department of Public;%brks shall be submitted to such departments prior to the issuance of building permits. -7- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.E. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 8 3. Dedication and improvements of Van Buren Street and Newman Avenue as required by the Department of Public Works shall be complied with, prior to the final inspection for the Phase I building. 4. Prior to the final inspection of the Phase I building, a six (6) foot high by six (6) inch wide solid masonry wall shall be constructed on the north and east property lines. 5. Prior to the final inspection for any building constructed under the three phases, a landscape plan depicting plant type, size, location, plan for irrigation, and screening walls for the parking areas shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 6. The maximum occupancy for the chapel facility shall not exceed 125 persons, unless determined to be less by the Fire Depart- ment. 7. Overnight storage of transportation vehicles exceeding 6500 gross pounds shall be prohibited. 8. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department. 9. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plans, shall be constructed. 10. The relocatable building as shown on the Phase I plot plan shall be completely removed by June 1, 1979. 11. 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. 12. On -street parking along Newman Avenue shall be restricted as determined by the Department of Public Works. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed plan is in substantial conformance with applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The location of the proposed use is compatible to the surrounding residential uses and the adjacent cemetary use. 3. The proposed site is adequate for the function as depicted on the conceptual site plan. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 -8- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 9 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS•ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-200 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The additional overhead utility service shall not include any additional utility poles. 2. Approval of the overhead service shall be until January 1, 1978 or until Phase II construction as shown under Conditional Use Permit 74-18 is completed, whichever occurs first. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-23 Applicant: ),eonard 0. Lindborg This is a proposal for a private tennis club on 4.5 acres of land and will consist of 14 tennis courts, 5 racquet ball courts, and a clubhouse consisting of men's and women's exercise rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, pro shop, coffee shop and cocktail lounge. The development proposes that the tennis courts be developed on a multilevel basis conforming as close as possible with the existing contour of the site. The property is located on the southeast corner of Ellis and Edwards. Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and reviewed the plans on display. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Leonard Lindborg addressed the Commission and discussed the project. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussed the landscaping and parking. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The conceptual plot plan received December 17, 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, width, and depth Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity. -9- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 10 The conceptual plan is reviewed as a basic request for entitlement 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. Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved as required by the Department of Public Works. 4. Prior to the final inspection for the use, a six (6) foot high by six (6) inch wide, solid decorative masonry wall shall be constructed on the south and east property lines, except where prohibited by provisions of thesordinance code. 5. Prior to final inspection for the use, a landscape plan depicting plant type, size, location, plan for irrigation, and screening walls for the parking area shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. Said landscape plan shall include 15-gallon trees planted 10 feet on center for the area located between the south property line and the tennis courts, and the east property and the handball courts. 6. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 7. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan,shall be constructed. 8. All oil operations shall be terminated and all oil equipment shall be completely removed in a manner specified by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and the State of California. 9. Prior to final inspection for the use, the existing interior overhead utility lines shall be completely removed or placed underground. 10. On -site lighting for the tennis courts shall be subject to approval by the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment. Said lighting shall be reviewed for effects on traffic safety, and possible Public Utilities Commission restrictions on outdoor lighting facilities. There shall be no night lighting of the tennis courts past 11:00 P.M. At the time of development of adjacent properties, the night lighting of the operation shall be reviewed, and may be subject to modification, by the Planning Department. -10- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 11 11. Use of the coffee shop and cocktail lounge facilities shall be restricted to members of the tennis club. 12. The handball or racquet ball facilities shall have a ten (10) foot setback from the east property line or such building shall be constructed partially below the level of the foot of the adjacent boundary wall subject to the approval of the Planning Department. 13. Access to the clubhouse facilities shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None At 9:30 P.M. the Chairman called a ten minute recess. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-10 "Single Family Residences in R3 and R4" The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak for or against this Code Amendment, the public hearing was closed. Commission discussed the Code Amendment and amendments to it. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-10 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-17 "Upgrading of Automobile Development Standards" The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak for or against the proposed Code Amendment, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussed the Code Amendment. Staff requested that it be continued to January 7, 1975 to allow time for more amendments. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-17 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 7, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None -11- 12/17/74 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 12 MISCELLANEOUS Memo to Planning Commission from Environmental Review Board concerning Environmental Impact Report No. 73-17 Streets Improvement. Commission discussed with Staff the transmittal, and Commission was directed by the Chairman to study the Environmental Impact Report and be prepared to discuss any recommendations they might have in addition to ERB's recommendations at the meeting of January 7, 1975. Memo to Planning Commission from Planning Department concerning Townlot Development Standards Mr. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and stated that this memo was for information only and the purpose was to keep the Commission informed as to what is occurring in the Townlot Study. DENSITY REDUCTION -'Memo (Code Amendment No. 74-22 Mr. Dave Eadie reviewed the transmittal with the Commission and noted that its purpose was to inform the Commission of the status of the Code Amendment. The original intent of the Amendment would have to be expanded somewhat in order to provide consistency with adopted provisions of the General Plan. Staff noted that the Amendment was a high priority item and that the Work Program would reflect it as such. SLATER AVENUE Mr. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that the Staff had reached an impasse on Slater Avenue. He requested direction from the Commission. A lengthy discussion followed on the Kimmel Report. Staff was directed to analyze the proposed Slater Avenue deletion through the review of the entire Circulation Element. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dave Diamond addressed the Commission and discussed the flood conditions produced by the December 4th rain. He requested that those Commissioners who had approved Ring Bros. development reconsider their action in view of flood hazards in the area. He felt that denial of Ring Bros. Conditional Use Permit would alleviate some of the potential hazard. Mr. Skip Lynch addressed the Commission regarding Slater Avenue. He stated that he was unable to develop property in the area until a decision had been made on disposition of Slater. Mr. Jim Palin stated that it was possible for application to be submitted showing development with or without Slater for action by Commission. 1 -12- 12/17/74-- PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, December 17, 1974 Page 13 Mr. Bill Hartge, Director of Public Works, transmitted a 9 page report to the Commission detailing the December 4, 1974 flood conditions. He then gave a summary of the report. He noted that to his knowledge the Ring Bros. project was not inundated by the flooding conditions to which Mr. Diamond had, referred. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Geiger discussed the natural gas shortage, citing three major communities which are no longer able to supply citizens with natural gas. Chairman Kerins discussed the need for adopting Goals and Objectives of 1975. Commissioners who wish to add to 1974 Goals and Objectives should bring up at first Study Session in January, 1975. Commissioner Porter discussed a meeting he and Savoy Bellavia attended with Orange County Transit District on December 10, 1974, regarding Park-And-Ride/Freeway Bus Program. It was the first of a series of public hearings to discuss their plan for a Park -And -Ride system. He discussed the lack of routes into the LAX area from different points in Orange County. The OCTD's proposal is to provide auto park areas within existing facilities such as shopping centers and drive-in theatres. Will request the OCTD Board at their January 6 meeting to adopt proposed network. STAFF'S COMMENTS Secretary Harlow gave a summary of City Council action at their meeting of December 16, 1974. Mr. Harlow also discussed some ambiguities existing in the Ordinance pertaining to commercial recreational facilities. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:3Z P.M. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Ric d A. Harlow Edward H. Kerin Secretary Chairman -13- 12/17/74 - PC