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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-17MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1975 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter Commissioner Bazil arrived at 8:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR: MINUTES: ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MINUTES OF MAY 20, 1975, MAY 27, 1975 AND JUNE 3, 1975, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil SCHEDULED ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-05 Applicant: Barker and Ott, Architects Conditional Use Permit No. 75-05 is a request for the con- struction of an assembly hall at an existing church facility. The proposed hall is to be used for an assembly area for school children and for meetings and social events of the local parish- ioners. The property is located at 16400 Springdale Street. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and noted that this application had been continued to the June 17 meeting in order to allow the applicant the opportunity to incorporate Commission's concern on Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 2 a revised site plan regarding traffic circulation and access. He noted ,that the staff report should indicate the Heil Avenue access point as approximately 275 feet from the Springdale/Heil inter- section. Plans were on display for viewing by Commission and a vugraph was shown. Commission discussion on conditions of approval ensued. The Chairman opened the public hearing. John C. Alismeier, representing Barker. and Ott, stated that he had read the conditions of approval and would be willing to comply with them. The public hearing was closed. Further discussion ensued on traffic problems and sixty degree parking as opposed to ninety degree parking on Springdale. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-05 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CON- DITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is in substantial conformance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and General Plan. 2. The proposed site is adequate for the use proposed. 3. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan dated June 10, 1975 and as modified by the staff shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Planning Commission considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: -2- 6/17/75 PC I I Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 3 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 en- titlement 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 Works shall be submitted to such departments prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Prior to final inspection, a landscape plan depicting plant type, size, location, and plan for irrigation shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 4. Overnight storage of transportation vehicles exceeding 6,500 gross pounds shall be prohibited. S. Fire protection systems shall comply with the specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. Plans for such systems and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Department and shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department and Department of Public Works. 6. 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. 7. Natural gas and 220V electrical location of clothes dryers, and in at the locations of cooking and central heating units. shall be stubbed in at the natural gas shall be stubbed facilities, water heaters, 8. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth move- ment for the subject property. 9. All structures proposed for construction within this project shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. -3- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 4 10. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 11. The southerly drive on Springdale Street shall be ingress only during the hours of church services or when the parish hall is in use. 12. Sixty degree parking shall be required on the south side of the southerly drive off of Springdale. AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PHASE I LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. The above document was transmitted to Commissioners on June 6th and discussed at the June loth Study Session. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and noted that the following additional information, requested by the Commissioners, had been submitted: (1) Environmental Impact Report 74-6,.pp. 109-120, re- garding the Huntington Harbour project, (2) Additional policies re- garding Planned Commercial Development north of Huntington Center, (3) a letter from the Huntington Beach City School District, re- garding -the Newland School Site, (4) additional information regarding state freeway right-of-way adjacent to the San Diego Freeway, and (5) additional information regarding the Planning Reserve at Beach and Adams. She further noted that Resolution No. 1154 had been prepared for adoption by the Commission. Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Slates stated that the position formulated on the property adjacent to the Freeway should be transmitted to Cal Trans (7.6 acres presently designated R3). The public hearing was opened. Bill Duncan, Huntington Harbour Corporation, stated that he was present to answer questions which might be raised by the Commission. George Stringer, Signal Landmark, stated that they were amenable to the proposed zoning of their properties. M. Nickle, Classic Development, stated that they were in agreement -4- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 5 for the most part with the proposed plan. He felt, however, that property referred to on Page 21, first paragraph, of the Amendment should be designated as residential. He stated that he has had no requests for industrial dev- elopment of the property, and that he had obtained a petition signed by approximately 150 homeowners in the surrounding area requesting that it be zoned residential. Jack Wallace addressed the Commission and spoke on the Classic Development property's proposed use. Chairman Kerins closed the public hearing. He advised the Commission that action should betaken on each of the planning issues. The first area was Yorktown School Site. Chairman Kerins felt that this was prime area and s ou1 e retained for agri- cultural use. Commissioner Porter agreed with low density recommendations, but stated that he felt the area should be developed to lower densities than the maximum permitted. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR THE YORKTOWN SCHOOL SITE WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED .IN THE AMENDMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates NOES: Porter ABSENT: Bazil The next area discussed was Huntington Harbour. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR THE HUNTINGTON HARBOUR AREA WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE AMENDMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil The next area discussed was the Manthei Property. -5- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 6 ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY, THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE MANTHEI PROPERTY WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE AMEND- MENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil Next the Bolsa Chica and Heil Area was discussed. Monica Florian stated that the City Council had asked that this property be reanalyzed and that the property owner does not object to recommendations of staff, one way or another. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE BOLSA CHICA PROPERTY WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE AMENDMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil The next area discussed was Signal Pro ert . (Bolsa Chica/Talbert/ Springdale). Commissioner Finley stated that she felt strongly that no decision should be made on this area until the entire Bolsa Chica area has been analyzed. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR THE SIGNAL PROPERTY WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE ADDENDUM TO THE TEXT OF THE AMENDMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Slates, Porter NOES: Finley ABSENT: Bazil The next area discussed was Kendall Property. ON MOTION'BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR THE KENDALL PROPERTY WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE AMENDMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil -6- 6/17/75 PC 1 Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 7 Classic Development was discussed. Commissioner Higgins favored using residential on the property because of the topographic features of the site. Commissioner Slates stated that he would prefer medium or low density. Commissioner Finley stated she would like to see very soon what industrial property we have at the present. Commissioner Geiger preferred low density PD. Because information will soon be available on industrial potential, the Commission agreed to wait before changing any industrial lands to resi- dential. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY PORTER THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY WAS APPROVED AS RE- COMMENDED IN THE AMENDMENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Kerins, Finley, Porter NOES: Higgins, Slates ABSENT: Bazil North of Huntington Center was next discussed. Commission discussed Planned Multiple Use, Commercial Desig- nation Amendment to the Phase I Land Use Element. Chairman Kerins was opposed to this designation because he did not feel he had had the opportunity to study or analyze the proposed designation. He felt that this designation would consist of developing a zone for a specific project. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR NORTH OF HUNTINGTON CENTER WAS APPROVED AS RE- COMMENDED WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. That the definition of Planned Multiple Use, Commercial be amended to require implementation through Specific Plan or comprehensive site plan. 2. That the following four conditions apply to the Planned Multiple Use, Commercial Designation as indicated for the area north of Huntington Center. -7- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 8 a. Street plans should be interrelated to most effectively accommodate the mixed traffic types and volumes that will be generated. b. A pedestrian walkway system should be established to inter - grate mixed uses. c. Access points should be restricted. d. Signing should be regulated in a manner to prevent intrusion over residential uses. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: Kerins ABSENT: None Next item for discussion was the Hamilton.School Site. ON MOTION BY GEIGER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR THE HAMILTON SCHOOL SITE WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Slates Next discussion was on the Newland School Site. ON MOTION BY FINLEY AND SECOND BY PORTER THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR THE NEWLAND SCHOOL SITE WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Under Administrative Changes, Section2.11, all Planning Reserve Areas which include Beach/Adams, Pacific Coast Highway Oil Strip, Banning/Brookhurst, and Brookhurst/OCFCD Channel were discussed. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR ALL PLANNING RESERVE AREAS WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -8- 6/17/75 PC 1 Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 9 AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Porter, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None Under Administrative Changes, Section 2.11, Mobile Homes were discussed. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY GEIGER THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION FOR -MOBILE HOMES WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None Next discussion under Administrative Changes, Section 2.11 concerned Route 39 Freeway and Transportation Corridor. Commissioner Kerins did not feel we should have residential next to a freeway, but that the land could be vacant or used for agriculture. Commissioner Higgins agreed with Commissioner Kerins. Commissioner Slates stated he would be in favor of low density or medium low density on the property, that he would prefer to see thirty or forty houses and not eighty units. Ed Selich stated that the staff did not feel agriculture was a viable use. Commissioner Porter felt the property should be left in Planning Reserve. Commissioner Geiger did not feel it should be used for open space. A MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL TO TAKE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION BY STAFF AND PREPARE A LETTER TO CAL TRANS AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL AND BRING LETTER BACK FOR COMMISSION APPROVAL. VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Slates NOES: Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Porter ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION OF ROUTE 39 FREEWAY AND TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR WAS AMENDED TO BE DESIGNATED PLANNING -RESERVE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -9- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 10 AYES: Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Porter NOES: Geiger, Bazil, Slates ABSENT: None Commissioner.Higgins suggested that a retail nursery might be appropriate for the area which would keep it as open space without habitation of people. There was a discussion on the second site (Figure 2-18) of the Route 39 Freeway which is 63 acres north of Warner, east of Newland and south of Heil which is currently zoned R1 and dev- eloped. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KERINS THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION OF THE SECOND SITE WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None There was a discussion on the third area (Figure 2-19) of the Route 39 Freeway. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE LAND USE DESIG- NATION OF THIRD AREA WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None The Transportation Corridor designation was discussed. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None -10- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 11 ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY PORTER RESOLUTION NO. 1154 PERTAINING TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PHASE I LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE'GENERAL PLAN WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates; Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-22 Applicant: Four Seasons Farms Conditional Use Permit No. 74-22 is a request for the establish- ment on a permanent basis of a commercial equestrian center located on Ellis Avenue, 630 feet west of Goldenwest Street and on the south side of Ellis Avenue. The subject property presently zoned RA-0-CD (Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production - Civic District Suffix) and is vacant with the exception of an oil operation site. The General Plan designation for the property is Estate Residential, 0-2 units per gross acre. Properties to the north, south,,east and west are all zoned RA-0-CD, and are predominantly vacant with the exception of nonconforming equestrian uses and oil operations. The area immediately to the south, east and west is general planned as Estate Res- idential. To the north is an area designated as open space on the Land Use Element. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and gave a brief history of the background of the application which was originally filed on November 19, 1974. He noted that staff recommendations for denial are predicated on nonconformance to the Code. There was a discussion on the equine uses that will be expiring this year. The public hearing was opened. Donna Colbert, representing Pour Seasons Farms, addressed the Commission and discussed with them the problems she had en- countered during the past several months since her application -11- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 12 had been filed. There was a discussion on continuance since the issues of this type of use being allowed on an interim basis had not been ad- dressed at this point and would require a code change. The issues of possible code changes have to be taken up with -the City Council and committees formed to review equine uses in general. Ms. Colbert was agreeable to a continuance. David Dahl also spoke in regard to the problems encountered in equestrian uses. The public hearing was closed. Further discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-22 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 2, 1975'BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6948 Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 is a request to permit the sub- division of approximately 36 acres of land into a 46 lot in- dustrial subdivision. The property is located at the north- west intersection of Graham Street and McFadden Avenue. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed the background on this request. Dave Eadie presented area slide. Commission discussed access. Mr. Don Stefensen, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he had reviewed the proposed con- ditions of approval recommended by the staff and was in agreement with all conditions. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY HIGGINS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6948 WAS APPROVED.WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS -12- - 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 13 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of approximately 30 acres of industrially zoned land (which allows one industrial .user per 20,000 square feet) is to be constructed having lot areas which exceed 20,000 square feet. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for industrial land uses as'well as setting forth objectives for im- plementation of same. 3. The property was previously studied for this type of industrial classification at the time the land use de- ' signation for light industrial was placed on said property. 4. The minimum lot area, depths, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. 'Tentative Tract Map 6948 received and dated May 6, 1975 shall*be the approved layout. 2. The developer shall be responsible for completely removing all existing improvements along the westerly boundary of the proposed subdivision and to install new street im- provements to facilitate the termination of McFadden Ave. if the City approves Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 75-6. These street improvements shall include new curb, gutter, sidewalks and an intertie between the westerly portion of McFadden and that portion to be terminated within the industrial subdivision. Should this determination be made prior to the recordation of a final map on this subdivision, McFadden Avenue shall be constructed with a 64 ft. width between Graham Street and the westerly boundary of this subdivision.- These street improvements shall be in compliance with the plans -approved by the City and under the direction of the Director of Public Works to facilitate this closure. -13- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 14 3. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost for inspection shall be paid by the subdivider. Three and one-half percent of the amount of the improvement bond shall be deposited with the City Engineer for inspection cost. 4. All required setbacks shall be measured from the property line and/or easement line whichever is greater. 5. All vehicular access rights along Graham Street shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at street intersections. 6. Chemical Lane and "A" and "B" Streets shall be constructed having a 45 ft. street width. A 5 ft. easement shall be provided on both sides of said streets for utilities and sidewalks when needed. 7. Graham Street shall be constructed at the existing 84 ft. right-of-way having no sidewalk on the west side of the street section. 8. All areas within the standard street section which have been reserved for future walkway purposes on Graham Street shall be flat and planted in a turf grass to accomplish pedestrian circulation at the time each parcel and/or lot is developed. 9. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to recordation of the. final map. The drainage system shall be designed for siltation and erosion control both during and after con- struction of the industrial park. 10. A landscape plan depicting the required landscape buffer between the proposed industrial development and the existing residential properties which are to the west of lots 1 thru 6 of Tract No. 6948 shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to development of lots 1 through 6. 11. Soils and compaction reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Such report shall be submitted by a qualified soils engineer. -14- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission ,Tune 17, 1975 Page 15 12. A 6 ft. high masonry wall of either slumpstone or split face material (or substitute material which may be approved by the Planning Department) measured from the highest grade on either side of said wall shall be constructed prior to any industrial development of Lots 1 through 6. The total length of said wall shall be constructed as one project. 13. Plans for the turfed area along Graham Street as well as the termination on McFadden within the existing right- of-way shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and Planning Department for approval prior to the recordation of a final map on this subdivision. 14. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 7742 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. Tentative Tract Map No. 7742 filed on May 22, 1975 is a request to permit the subdivision of approximately 91.7 acre parcel of land into a 389 R1 subdivision and a 12.2 acre lot for a future planned development. The subject property is located on the west side of Newland Street between Yorktown Avenue and Adams Avenue. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed the conditions and findings. An area slide was also presented. George Stringer, representing Signal Landmark, Inc., addressed the Commission and stated that he had read the conditions and felt that they could abide by them. There was a dis- cussion on street dedication and setbacks from arterials. Commission discussed the Environmental Impact Report. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 74-12 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -15- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 16 AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 7742 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:" FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 91.7 acre parcel of land zoned R1 (which allows 7 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 5 units per gross acre. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implemen- tation for single-family, detached housing. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for low -density res- idential was placed on said property. 4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard - plans and specifications on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City Sub- division Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 7742 received and dated June 10, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. The sewer, water and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City Standards. 3. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. The sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 5. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. -16- 6/17/75 PC L_ Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 17 6. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost of the inspection shall be paid by the subdivider. Three and one-half percent of the amount of improvement bond shall be deposited with the City Engineer for inspection cost. 7. All utilities shall be installed'underground. 8. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of final map. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after con- struction of the proposed project. 9. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City specifications along "A" and Newland Street and Yorktown and Adams Avenues. Said wall shall be six inches wide and six feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. The 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 the street scene along Newland Street and Adams Avenue. 10. Landscape planter area shall be provided at locations along Newland and "A" Streets and Yorktown and Adams Avenues as shown on the approved tentative map. Such planter shall conform to the plans and specifications on file with the Department of Public Works and the re- quirements of the Planning Commission. 11. The developer shall install full street improvements on "A" Lane with the exception that no sidewalk shall be constructed along the westerly right-of-way lane at this time. 12. All habitable rooms of main dwellings shall set back a minimum of 55 feet from the nearest travel lane on the adjacent arterial highway. -17- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 18 13. 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. 14. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum 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. 15. All buildings spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 16. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 17. Prior to any additional grading along the westerly property line at the top of the existing slope bank on Lot 390, a qualified archaeologist shall review the area for artifacts, remnants, or burials. 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. 19. All structures proposed for construction within this sub- division shall be constructed in"compliance with the g-factors as indicated 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 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 -18- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 19 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 8916 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht Tentative Tract No. 8916 filed on April 22, 1975 is a request to permit the subdivision of approximately 2.74 acres of land into a four-plex 11 lot subdivision. The property is located between Keelson Lane and Elm Street on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately 350 ft., and approximately 1100 ft. north of Slater Avenue. Jim Patin stated that he had contacted Ms. Bellinger, property owner on Keelson Lane concerning obtaining sufficient right- of-way for the project. He stated that Ms. Bellinger's son would be in town in a few days and she would like very much for the map to be continued to allow her son time to review the matter for possible impacts of street alignments on her property. Bob Stellrecht addressed the Commission and indicated that he was unaware of the need for the additional right-of-way. Commission discussed continuing the application to allow time for obtaining sufficient right-of-way. Mr. Stellrecht agreed to a continuance. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY GEIGER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8916 WAS CONTINUED TO JULY 1, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazi1, Higgins, Kerins, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Finley Chairman Kerins called a ten minute recess at 10:05 P.M. PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-2 Initiated by the Planning Department This is a request for a precise street alignment of Mansion Avenue to connect with Yorktown Avenue between Main Street and Huntington Street. Jim Palin presented vugraphs and slides. The three alternatives were discussed. Staff was directed to study the closure of 17th Street from Main Street to Mansion. -19- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 20 There was a discussion on funding for the alignment. The chairman opened the public hearing. Jack Wallace addressed the Commission and spoke on the needs for priority on Lake Street alignment. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL ALTERNATIVE NO. 3 - 800 ft. CENTERLINE RADIUS - OF PRECISE PLAN OF'STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None There was a discussion on rescinding approval of Precise Plan No. 71-2. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 71-2 WAS RESCINDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1151 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-5 Initiated by the Planning Departmnet This is a'precise street alignment to amend Precise Plan No. 72-4 by deleting from such plan the proposed street located on the south side of Warner Avenue between Leslie Lane and the R1 property approximately 285' east of and to extend the proposed street located parallel to and approximately 2001 west of Newquist Street northerly to Warner Avenue. An aerial slide was shown. -20- 5/17/75,PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 21 The Chairman opened the public hearing. A resident of Vineland Drive, Tom Delisandre, stated that it was originally planned to dead end, and he felt a traffic problem would be created by the proposed plan. Ray Jackson spoke in opposition to the proposed plan. Commissioner Geiger was excused at 10:50 P.M. Robert Linginfelter addressed the Commission and spoke on the unimproved area on Warner Avenue and the hazards it created in merging traffic. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY SLATES PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-5 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger ON MOTION BY FINLEY AND SECOND BY SLATES RESOLUTION NO. 1152 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-6 Initiated by the Planning Department This is a precise plan of street alignment to terminate McFadden Avenue in a cul-de-sac at the westerly boundary of the industrial properties located between Graham and Bolsa Chica Streets. This closure is proposed to lessen the impacts of industrial and vehicular truck traffic circulating through the residential area to the west. A vugraph of the area was shown. -21- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June 17, 1975 Page 22 Jim Palin gave a brief background on -the history of the proposed street alignment. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak on the proposed street align- ment and the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY PORTER PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-6 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1153 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: `Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger' Chairman Kerins directed staff to prepare plans for the cul- de-sac. MISCELLANEOUS: None. STAFF'S COMMENTS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Commissioner Bazil spoke concerning the realignment of Mansion Avenue, indicating that he felt a firm decision should be made on Lake Street because of its impact. -22- 6/17/75 PC Minutes - Huntington Beach Planning Commission June J7 , 1975 Page 23 Commissioner Porter informed the Commission that the City Administrator has established a transportation committee comprised of staff and Planning Commission members to co- ordinate transportation planning activities in the City. He stated that OCTD indicated they would be making modifications in routes (previously planned for July) in September. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:30 P.M. TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 24, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Higgins, Kerins, Finley, Slates, Porter. NOES: None ABSENT: Geiger i --ard A. flarlow Secretary -23 ArAwl F" � W�z Chairman 6/17/75 PC