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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-03 (6)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers,- Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1975 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter Commissioner Bazil arrived at 7:10 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY PORTER THE FOLLOWING ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDI- TION AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0, 8162 Applicant: James D. Montgomery Extension of time to May 28, 1976. Additional condition: 14. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspec- tion of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost of inspection shall be paid by the subdivider. Three and one-half (3-1/2%) of the amount of the improvement bond shall be deposited with the City Engineer for inspection costs. (1903 - 3/74) AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-05 Applicant: Barker and Ott,'Architects John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that this item had been continued from the May 20, 1975 Planning Commission meeting to provide staff an opportunity to analyze traffic considerations. Applicant has submitted a traffic study report, which has been re- viewed by the Traffic Engineer. Based on analysis of traffic, staff offered the following recom- mendations: PC 6-3-75 Page 1 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 2 1. An additional driveway approach to the site shall be constructed on Heil Avenue. Location and standards of such drive shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works. 2. The existing drive on Bradbury Lane shall be permanently closed and the driveway southerly of the closed access shall be retained as it. presently exists. (This suggestion is a modification of Condition 11 on the suggested Conditions of Approval.) 3. The 900 parking running from the east to Springdale Street just south of the church shall be angled parking as shown on the amended site plan. It is proposed to delete approximately 20 parking spaces west of Bradbury Lane in order to provide better ingress - egress, since this is the heaviest concentration of traffic to and from the church. 4. An accessway into the large recreation area shall be implemented as access to the overflow parking on the grassy area, if and when the need arises. 5. At the time that the street medians are constructed on Springdale, the existing access on Orlando Drive shall be relocated as close as possible to an alignment with Angler Drive, precise location and design to be subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Mr. Robert Riffenbargh addressed the Commission,,stating that he is a State -registered civil engineer and had prepared the traffic study submitted by the applicant. He said he did not feel that construction of the hall itself will cause additional traffic problems to the church complex, and presented specific areas of disagreement_with staff.'_s__ recommendations: 1) the access to Heil would result in dander to people using the existing bicycle trail in that street and also cause a hazard- ous condition from automobiles attempting to make left turns out of that exit, because of its proximity to the intersection of Heil and Springdale; 2)the drive access on Orlando as modified in the suggested conditions of approval would be too close to the intersection and would make turning movements difficult; and 3) deletion of the parking spaces is not necessary, since the traffic pattern of the church use is basically one -directional, with in and out traffic not normally occurring at the same time. Sergio Martinez , 1651 Duchess Lane, addressed the Commission and pre- sented a different approach to the traffic problems, designed to improve inside circulation, improve safety, and protect the community as a whole from effects of church -related traffic. Mr. Martinez proposed to retain the access on Orlando and the two drives on Bradbury, delete the southerly drive on Springdale, provide access to Springdale at the PC 6-3-75 Page 2 L_ 1 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 3 northerly corner, and provide no access from Heil Avenue. The proposed new building was moved to the front with parking pro- vided in the rear; this aided in providing inner circulation among the three main areas within the church complex. Mr. Martinez said that these modifications would result in better circulation on the arterials by avoiding the entrances close to intersections and traffic signals; it would also mean that stacking of traffic at peak traffic hours would take place within the parking lots instead of in the streets. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. The Commission discussed with staff the various proposals for ingress -egress, parking and deletion of parking, and the Commission policy of minimizing curb cuts on arterials wherever possible. It was the consensus that a revised plot plan should be submitted show- ing the northerly entrance on Springdale, retaining the southerly entrance on, Bradbury and the entrance on Orlando, adding an entrance on Heil, and deleting the entrance nearest the school on Bradbury. The application will be continued to the next meeting to permit preparation of the revised plan; applicant concurred with the contin- uance. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 75-05 WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 17, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 75-3 "A" Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing . ' Don Smith, owner of Block 2204, a portion of the proposed Area "A, addressed the Commission, stating that his only objection to the rezone would be the resultant tax increase on his property, which cannot be used due to uncompacted fill. Mr. Smith was advised to seek relief through the Orange County Tax Assessor's office. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CHANGE 75-3 "A" WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS-e 1. State Planning Law mandates that zoning shall be consistent with . the City's General Plan. PC 6-3-75 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 4 2. The subject areas are no longer suited for long range industrial development. 3. The proposed residential zoning will provide for more compatible land uses for the surrounding areas. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Slates ZONE CHANGE 75-3 "C" Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. E.V. Mitchell, of the Mitchell Land Improvement Company, addressed the Commission, stating his opposition to the change from M1 to R2. It is his feeling that commercial or multi -unit residential would be more in keeping with the surrounding areas. The public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the zone change, informing Mr. Mitchell that this rezone is required to bring the zoning into compliance with the master plan, but that it does not necessarily -preclude different zoning at some future date. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY GEIGER ZONE CHANGE NO. 75-3 "C" WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. State Planning Law mandates that zoning shall be consistent with the City's General Plan. 2. The subject areas are no -longer suited for long range industrial development. 3. The proposed residential zoning will provide for more compatible land uses for the surrounding areas. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Higgins ZONE CHANGE.NO. 75-3 "B," "D," and "E" Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. Dick Hammond, General Manager of Cambro Manufacturing, addressed the Commission and requested consideration of some sort of cul-de-sacs or PC 6-3-75 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 5 wall buffering treatment between the Cambro plant and future apartment projects, in order to avoid future problems which could result. Fred M. Culmann, 2215 Grandview Avenue, Manhattan Beach (truck dealer within the proposed zone change) addressed the Commission regarding dedication and street improvements for future apart- ments on Oregon Street. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CHANGE NO. 75-3 "B," "D," and "E" WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. State Planning Law mandates that zoning shall be consistent with the City's General Plan. 2. The subject areas are no longer suited for long range indus- trial development. 3. The proposed residential zoning will provide for more com- patible land uses for the surrounding area. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None .ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 8630 Applicant: Kendall Development Company Chairman Kerins reviewed briefly the history of the application. Jim Palin presented a vu-graph of the layout delineating the common boundary line and presenting the two alternative layouts for construction with Slater Avenue deleted and as it is presently planned. The area to the north of the common boundary line lends itself to an either/or situation, with no record map to be allowed until such time as a determination has been made on Slater. Chairman Kerins opened the public hearing. George Stringer, Engineer for the project, addressed the Commission stating that the applicant is in concurrence with the procedure as outlined by staff. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. PC 6-3-75 Page 5 Minutes, H.S. June 3, 1975 Page 6 Planning Commission ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8630 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDING AND CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDING: The proposed subdivision is consistent with the objectives, policies, and general land uses specified in the General Plan adopted by the City. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Tentative Map received and dated February 14, 1975, shall be the approved layout. Prior to the recordation of any final map on the area north of the line delineated as "Common Layout Limits," a determination shall be made upon the Circulation Element, either for retaining of Slater and/or removal from such element. Should Slater be deleted from the Circulation Element, a final map for the area north of the "Common Layout Limits" shall be recorded in compliance with Alternate B. However, if Slater Avenue is retained at its present configuration on the Circulation Element, a final map for the area north of the line designated "Common Layout Limits" shall be recorded in compliance with Alternate A. 2. The proposed bicycle path along the northerly property line should be of sufficient width to accommodate maintenance equipment to maintain the Slater flood control channel, as well as provide ade- quate access for bicycles should Slater Avenue be deleted from the arterial system. 3. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspec- tion of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost of inspec- tion shall be paid by the subdivider. Three and one-half percent (3-1/2%) of the amount of improvement bond shall be deposited with the City Engineer for inspection costs. 4. The City sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. 5. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 6. Sewage disposal shall be through the City's sewage disposal sys- tem. 7. Subject property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 8. Subject property shall be subject to the Orange County Sanitation District requirements and fees. 9. ,All utilities shall be installed underground. PC 6-3-75 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 7 10. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Depart- ment 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 development. 11. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City spec- ifications along Graham Street and Slater Avenue. Said wall shall be 6 inches wide and 6 feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at fin- ished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. Structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plans. The intent of this condition is to improve t_h_e____s_treet scene along arterial highways. 12. A landscape planter shall be provided along__Graham Street and Slater Avenue. Such -planter sfall conform to the plans and specifications on file -in the Department of Public Works and the requirements of the Planning Commission. 13. A 14-foot setback shall be provided from the ultimate right- of-way of the adjacent arterial highway to the living quar- ters of the units adjacent to such highway. 14. The structures shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for multi- or attached units, for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours on this property. 15. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a mini- mum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively. 16. 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. 17. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 18. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report to the City indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for subject property. PC 6-3-75 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 8 19. All structures proposed for construction within this subdivision shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indi- cated by the engineering geologist's report. 20. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 21. A chemical analysis as well as tests for physical properties of the soils on subject property shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-12 - APPEAL Applicant - Coy Zeigler John Cope reviewed the application for the Commission and presented reasons for Board of Zoning Adjustments denial. Chariman Kerins opened the public hearing. Howard Stinson, contractor for the project, addressed the Commission explaining the location of the easement and noting that the sign height could be raised to a higher elevation and the sign moved back further from the property line. He also noted that the sign in this location for a bank previously occupying the site had presented no particular traffic or aesthetic problems. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE APPEAL ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-12 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. Applicant has failed to demonstrate that strict compliance with .the terms of the Ordinance Code regarding sign code provisions will result in a substantial economic hardship to the applicant or that the applicant will suffer great financial loss thereby. 2. Applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the same area. 3. Applicant has not demonstrated that the sign variance applied for will not be detrimental to the property located in the vicinity of the property on which said sign would be located. 1 PC 6-3y75 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. June 3, 1975 Page 9 Planning Commission 4. The proposed sign would be an off -site sign, since it is not -located on the development site it is intended to serve, as re- quired by S.9764.6. AYES: Geiger, Bazil,Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN Monica Florian addressed the Commission to bring members up to date on the progress and reorganization that has taken place in con- nection with the General Plan. A recent extension of time has permitted more flexibility in Staff's approach, which will no longer entail adoption on an element -by -element basis. Instead, review of each element will occur as each is prepared, with Planning Commission and City Council adoption of the comprehensive General Plan when all elements are completed. Ms. Florian presented the reasons Staff feels that this approach will give the best opportunity to examine all the issues and prob- lems of the City and come up with a General Plan which will take into consideration the interrelated nature of the individual elements. The Commission discussed the reorganization and target completion dates with Staff. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Dale Menzies, 18664 Applewood Circle, addressed the Commission in regard to tot lots to be constructed in the tract in which she lives. Commission and staff discussed with Mrs. Menzies the criteria to be set up for safety, durability, and use of playground equipment. Consen- sus decision was that staff would meet with the Classic Development Corporation on the subject, and recommendations would be taken to the Recreation and Parks Department for their concurrence. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Chairmen Kerins read a Mr. Carlberg, applicant STAFF'S COMMENTS Secretary Harlow gave a copy of a letter to City Council members from for a private school on Goldenwest Street. report on City Council meeting of June 2, 1975. PC 6-3-75 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1975 Page 10 Ed Selich addressed the Commission in regard to the recommended modifications to the Orange County Transit District bus routes within Huntington Beach. Due to delays in implementation, these changes will not be coming on the line until early July. OCTD has requested that the recommendations be reiterated in a letter from the City Administrative office. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:20 P.M BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Ri and A. Harlow Secretary Edward H. Kerin Chairman PC 6-3-75 Page 10