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Home My WebLink About1975-07-01Ll MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1975 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Council Chambers, Huntington Beach, Civic Center California Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Slates None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 1975 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Geiger, Bazil,' Kerins, Finley, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7155 Request for extension of one year from June 17, 1975. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7155 WAS APPROVED WITH ALL PREVIOUS CONDITIONS IMPOSED AND WITH THE ADDITION OF CONDITION NO. 15 AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE 15. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost of inspection shall be paid by the subdivider. Three and one-half percent (3-1/2%) of the amount of the improve- ment bond shall be deposited with the City Engineer for inspection costs. (1903 - 3/74). AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8916 (Continued from 6/17/75) Applicant: Robert Stellrecht Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1975 Page 2 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. Secretary Harlow explained the attempts made by developer to obtain dedication from abutting property owner so that the full 20 ft. right-of-way could be constructed to the north. He stated that the Department of Public Works and Fire Department felt that the present 17 ft. street width would be adequate for their needs until such time as the existing property surrounding to the north is fully developed and it becomes possible to put in full street improvements there. There was a discussion on Precise Plan of Street Alignments and the possibility of the street remaining substandard for a number of years. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER TO APPROVE THE PROJECT WITH TWO CUL-DE-SACS WITH AN EMERGENCY ACCESS GATE FOR FIRE AND POLICE. Discussion ensued. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Further discussion ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT 8916 WITH THE FOUR FINDINGS AND THE CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED BY STAFF. VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates NOES: Geiger, Kerins, Finley ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. There was a discussion on the installation of a crash gate for use by emergency vehicles only. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY SLATES TENTATIVE TRACT 8916 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -2- 7/l/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1975 Page 3 FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.74 acre parcel of land zoned R3 (which allows 25 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 16 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 implementation of this four-plex type of housing. 3. This property was previously studied for this intensity of use at the time the land use designation for medium density was placed on the property. 4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all design and improvements 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. The tentative map received and dated June 6, 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. Subject property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 6. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost of inspection 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. 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 pf a final map. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction of the proposed development. -3- 7/1/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1975 Page 4 9. All streets within the proposed project,shall be constructed in full compliance with standard plans and specifications on file in the Building Department. That portion of the north/south street which provides for interconnection between Keelson Lane and Elm Street shall be constructed as shown on the tentative map ,and prior precise plan of street alignments. However, if'Precise Plan 69-1 is amended to eliminate that portion of the bulb on the cul-de-sacs that would extend beyond the right-of-way alignment as shown on the map prior -to recordation, the street improvement's shall be constructed in compliance with the approved tentative map. ' 10. A six (6)'inch wide by six (6) f t. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the north property line of lots 3, 4, 6, and 7. A similar wall shall also be constructed along the easterly property lines between lots.l through 3 and commercial property. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. An engineering geologist shall"be engaged to submit areport indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth move- ment for the project property. 15. All structures proposed for construction within this sub- division shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated -by the geologist's'ieport. 16. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand .anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 17. The developer shall be subject to participation in the Orange County Sanitation District requirements and fees. 18. The northerly portion of Elm Street shall be improved per Department of Public Works' requirements. Such improvements shall include the installation of a fence to block thru traffic and a gate for emergency access in accordance with Fire Department requirements. -4- 7/1/75 - PC 1 1� 1 I Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 1, 1975 Page 5 AYES: Geiger, Bazil, Kerins, Finley, Slates NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION: OPEN SPACE/CONSERVATION ELEMENT After an introduction to the Element by Monica Florian, Emilie Johnson discussed the Goals and Policies, the Open Space and Conservation Plan, and Cost Considerations of the Plan. Ms. Johnson pointed out that the emphasis of the Plan was on regulation of private development rather than through public acquisition. Vugrapbs were presented during the discussion. Commission discussion ensued and Ms. Johnson was complimented on her efforts and presentation. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Chairman Kerins congratulated new Commissioners Shea and Parkinson on their appointment to the Planning Commission. He noted that there will be an election of officers at the meeting of July 8, 1975. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY KERINS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P.M. TO THE JULY 8, 1975 MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 2 &, i and A. Ha low Secretary A MA-Zae Edward H. Kerins Chairman -5- 7/1/75 - PC