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Home My WebLink About1975-01-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1975 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: MINUTES Minutes of December 3, 1974, and December 17, 1974 were approved. TENTATIVE TRACT 5189 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht Continued to January 21, 1975 with concurrence of applicant. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-20 Applicant: Jerwel Enterprises This is a request for a two part change of zone within the 32 acre area between Huntington Center and the San Diego Freeway. A change from C4 to R4 is requested for parcel #1 (7 1/2 acres) and Rl to C4 for parcel #2 (3 acres). The request for parcel #1 is not in conformance with the General Plan. Secretary Harlow addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant had requested a continuance to January 21, 1975. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-20 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 21, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 7, 1975 Page 2 AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None At a later discussion in the meeting Commissioner Geiger stated that he would be out of town at the meeting of January 21, 1975. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO RECONSIDER MOTION TO CONTINUE TO JANUARY 21, 1975. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION PASSED. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY BOYLE ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-20 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 4, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-8 Applicant: Initiated by City Council The request is a change of zone for 3 parcels on the Meadowlark Golf Course from ROS to ROS-01. The Meadowlark Golf Course has been purchased by the City, and is located on the northeast corner of Graham Street and Warner Avenue. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that one site had been designated as sufficient to extract all the oil from the property because of the location, and that parcel No. 2 was the most desirable from oil operation standpoint. It would be least offensive to the street scene and have less impact on abutting property. There was a dicussion on the archaeological investigation that would take place. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Jerry Hollingsworth, representing Meadowlark Country Club, addressed the Commission. He stated that he had read the recommendations of the Environmental Review Board and had no objections. He stated that he understood that should they decide to develop oil they would have to meet the archaeological requirements. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CHANGE NO. 74-8 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -2- 1/7/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 7, 1975 Page 3 AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8687 (Revised) Applicant: Graziadio Development Co. Tentative Tract 8687 was approved by the Planning Commission on November 5, 1974 as a 1 lot subdivision. The applicant has now submitted a revised tentative tract indicating 79 individual lots, 7 common area lots and the private streets. The purpose of the revision is to allow conveyance of the property along with the unit. The property is located on the southeast corner of Ellis Avenue and Chapel Lane. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and noted that there were revised maps on display for viewing by Commission. He noted that there are no relocations of any units and that the site plan remains as previously approved. Mr. Louis Graziadio addressed the Commission and discussed the landscaping. There was discussion on the Conditions of Approval and inclusion of a condition in the CC&R's for maintenance of landscaping within the area between private street right-of-way and the fronts of all units. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8687 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The revised Tentative Map received dated December 24, 1974 shall be the approved layout. Precise Plan dated November 1, 1974 shall be the approved layout. 2. All vehicular access rights to Chapel Lane and Ellis Avenue shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach, except at street intersections. 3. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards. 4. The water system'shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewage system. 6. Subject property shall be subject to local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. Drainage fees in the amount of $4,000 per acre shall be deposited with the City prior to the approval ofa grading plan. -3- 1/7/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 7, 1975 Page 4 7. All utilities, including those existing overhead utilities installed on Chapel Lane, shall be installed underground. 8. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to recordation of a final map. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control, both during and after construction of the proposed project. 9. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City speci- fications along Chapel Lane and Ellis Avenue. Said wall shall be 6" wide and 6' high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever site is higher at finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of. Building Permits on the project. Structural design of said wall shall be approved by the Department of Public Works, and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plan. 10. An easement for a bike trail along the bluff on the easterly portion of the property shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. Said trail system shall be at a location to be determined by the Planning Department, and shown on the landscaping plan to be filed and approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to recordation of the final tract map. 11. Recreational facilities for young children shall be provided in appropriate places. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Natural gas and electricity shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers, and natural gas only shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 15. Double -paned windows shall be installed within the units facing onto the adjacent arterial highway. 16. A 35' setback shall be provided from the living quarters of the units facing the arterial highway to the nearest travel lane of that arterial. 17. A soils engineer and/or geologist familiar with local seismic conditions shall be engaged to indicate the G-factors due to earth movement for this location. -4- 1/7/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 7, 1975 Page 5 18. The City shall pursue with applicant an easement for bicycle access across the natural bluff area, for a bicycle lane to serve as an intertie with the bicycle lane north of Ellis, which the City has committed itself to on Tentative Tract 7771. 19. A structural engineer shall be engaged to compile calculations for footings and structural members of the facility to with- stand these G-factors. 20. The location of the trees to be saved for replanting shall be shown on final landscape plan for review and approval action by the Planning Commission. 21. The CC&R's shall contain a provision requiring Association maintenance of all landscaping within those areas between the private right-of-way and/or fencing at the private entries. 22. All private drives as shown upon the revised map dated December 24, 1974 shall be designated as Lot H upon the final map. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ' ABSENT: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-17 "Upgrading Automobile Development Standards" The Chairman -noted that the public hearing was continued from December 17, 1974. There was no one present to speak on this Code Amendment and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussed the screening problems connected with auto- mobile dismantling. It was the consensus of the Commission that additional criteria on screening of dismantling of autos should be included. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 74-17 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 21, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Boyle, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Commission discussion on Environmental Review Board Transmittal concerning Environmental Impact Report No. 73-17 2. Written communication from Huntington Beach Union High School. -5- 1/7/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, January 7, 1975 Page 6 The above items were discussed but no action was taken. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. L. Lindborg addressed the Commission and presented proposed plans for Townlot area. He discussed problems in getting approval from Coastal Commission in the Townlot area. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Chairman Kerins requested that information be furnished the Commission concerning annexation fees in San Juan Capistrano. Commissioner Geiger reported on the Transportation Subcommittee meeting with Orange County Transit, District. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow reported on City Council meeting of January 6, 1975. Dave Eadie•stated that there will be a meeting in Planning Department with representatives from Western Oil & Gas concerning service station standards. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P.M. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. i and A. Harlow Edward H. Keri s Secretary Chairman f' L -6- 1/7/75 - PC