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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-19MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1975 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 1975 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None - ABSENT: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-10 Applicant: Frank C. Standard This is a request to permit.an auto dismantling yard at the southeast corner of Talbert and Gothard. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant has agreed to a continuance of two weeks to allow more time to study existing problems and submit either revised plans or an alternative site for review. Chairman Geiger opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak for or against the application. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY FINLEY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-10 WAS CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CODE AMENDMENT NO, 73-31- "Huntington Beach Sign Code" John Cope stated that the -ordinance form of the proposed sign code rewrite had been prepared and reflected a culmination of approximately two years of drafting and discussions on the complex 9 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 2 issue of signing standards. He noted that one change had been incorporated which was not contained in the draft and that was an increase from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 square feet for wall signs behind the setback contained in S. 9760.10(a). Chairman Geiger opened the public hearing. Jerry Shea addressed the Commission and discussed the use of the word "variance" and the difference in connotation when used in the sign code as opposed to its use in Conditional Exceptions. He suggested that "variance" be substituted by "conditional use". John Cope indicated that Mr. Shea was correct and that the Staff does intend to incorporate the criteria for exceptions to this in the -ordinance. There was a discussion on economic hardships and non -economic hard ships. Ralph Kiser, representing the Chamber of Commerce, referred to the list of changes requested by the Sign Code Review Committee. He stated that he felt in those areas contained in the list, the Staff and Commission had been too restrictive. Arden Berg, a member of the Sign Code Review Committee, discussed the proposed changes. Commissioner Kerins stated that he did not feel in any way the Sign Code was too restrictive. There was a discussion on safety hazard of signs. Flint Morrison, representing the Home Council, addressed the Commission and expressed appreciation for the work that has gone into the Sign Code. He referred to page 9, 9760.24(b), page 16, 9760.57, and page 14, 9760.45. Commissioner Kerins discussed the amortization schedule on page 16. The Commission discussed and voted on the following changes. Page 6, Section 9760.10 - Increase real estate signing from 3 to 6 square feet. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY GEIGER CHANGE FROM 3 to 6 SQUARE FEET WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea,'Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -2- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHEA AND SECONDED BY SLATES TO INCORPORATE CHANGES SUGGESTED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND HOME COUNCIL. There was a discussion on the possibility of conflicting changes suggested by the two groups. VOTE: AYES: Shea, Slates NOES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY PARKINSON TO AMEND 9760.24(b) TO READ: "Such signs are not permitted on any property zoned residential, except on -site signs of the model home and sales complex for which it is intended." VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates NOES: Bazil, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GEIGER AND SECONDED BY PARKINSON THAT EXISTING PROVISIONS OF CURRENT SIGN ORDINANCE 9761.10, 9761.10.1, and 9761.10.2 BE INCORPORATED INTO NEW SIGN CODE. VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PARKINSON TO MODIFY S.9760.41(c) BY REMOVING PROVISIONS FOR APPROVAL BY PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM PROCEDURE. VOTE: AYES: Kerins NOES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. -3- 8/19/75 - PV Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975. Page 4 Commissioner Kerins discussed the "EXCEPTION" clause on page 16. John Cope said that it should have a separate number and not be included as a part -of S.9760.55. A MOTION WAS MADE,BY..KERINS AND,SECONDED;BY,BAZIL TO_MODIFY THE. CLAUSE ON EXCEPTIONS TO STATE THAT."DEVIATIONS•FROM THE TERMS OF THIS ARTICLE MAY BE GRANTED BY}THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY APPLICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,AS SPECIFIED IN THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE WITH, THE CURRENT"SIGN CODE CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED ON PAGE. 17 OF ,9760.59 (a)„ THROUGH,. (e),.,,., VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None + . ABSENT None THE MOTION CARRIED., ; Secretary Harlow stated that a new form would be prepared. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY PARKINSON TO REMOVE FROM PAGE 16, 9760.51 "AFTER A CHANGE IN USE HAS OCCURRED AND..." FROM THE THIRD.AND FOURTH.LINE. , .. M VOTE: AYES: Finley,,. Kerins, Parkinson. NOES: Bazil, Geiger, Shea, Slates ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED., , The following items presented by the Sign Code Review Committee were discussed and voted on as follows:,. Page 5, Section 9766.7 re: Freestanding Signs within the setback (b) Sign Height ,and Area.. (1) Maximum Sign Height should be changed from 10' to 20' and the maximum sign area from 60 square feet to,100,square feet. (2)• Maximum sign area should be changed from 150 square feet to 200 square feet. (3) Maximum sign area should be changed from 200 to 300 square feet. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY SHEA TO APPROVE REQUESTED CHANGES: -4- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 5 VOTE: AYES: Shea, Slates NOES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. Page 6, Section 9760.10 (A) Increase from 1.5 to 2 square feet. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE REQUESTED CHANGES: VOTE: AYES: Slates, Bazil, Shea NOES: Parkinson, Finley, Geiger, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. Page 7, Section 9760.13 Industrial Districts Maximum height restriction for freestanding signs changed from 8 - 10 feet to 20 feet for obvious safety reasons. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY SHEA TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED CHANGES. VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Shea, Slates NOES: Parkinson, Finley, Geiger, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. Page 10, Section 9760.29 Subdivision Directional Signs Change 5 day removal to 15 days. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE ABOVE CHANGE. VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 6 Page 13, Section 9760.38 Miscellaneous Districts Change 10' freestanding sign height to 20' and.,change 60 square feet of.sign.area to 100 square feet. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY SHEA TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED CHANGE. VOTE: AYES: Shea, Slates NOES: Parkinson, Finley, Geiger, Bazil, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. Page 13, Section 9760.39 (a) Change 1 to 1.5 square feet e A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES.AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED CHANGE. VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Shea, Slates, Geiger NOES: Finley, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Page 15, Section 9760.48 Signs Prohibited Add the word "parapet" to wall sign criteria in C2, C3, C4, R5 to.indicate that this kind of wall sign (which some sign users - merchants - refer to as roof signs) is acceptable in this proposed ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED CHANGE. VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: Parkinson ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. 1 -6- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 7 ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-31 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger NOES: Shea, Slates, Kerins ABSENT: None Commissioner Kerins requested that a minority report be included in the record as follows: Commissioner Kerins stated that the approved ordinance refutes the principles established by citizens at public hearings and other public sessions as well as the goals and objectives of our city. He further stated that the proposed ordinance will not reduce or eliminate the blight in the City of Huntington Beach because: 1. Signs that have been nonconforming since 1970 under the existing ordinance -as well as nonconforming signs under the proposed ordinance will theoretically become conforming only with a change of use in conjunction with an amortization schedule; and only after notification by the Building Depart- ment. 2. The deviation clause enables nonconforming signs to remain nonconforming after the change of use and amortization period is completed. He recommended the ordinance be tabled for 30 days to enable Staff to propose a feasible solution. There was a discussion on minority reports and the right to issue them in writing at a later time. Commissioner Slates stated that he felt certain portions of the ordinance were too restrictive to business and could not vote for the total ordinance. Chairman Geiger called a ten minute recess at 9:05 P.M. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 8636 Subdivider: Harbour Pacific Ltd. Tentative Tract Map No. 8636 filed on April 8, 1974, is a request to permit the subdivision of approximately 88.3 acres of land into a R1 subdivision. The property is located approximately 600 ft. south of Edinger Avenue on Trinidad Lane. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed the meetings which had been held with the applicant. He noted that two alternatives, A and B,.were displayed for viewing by Commission. -7- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 8 He discussed the park fee per Resolution #4084, park cost, improved park acreage requirements and improved parks provided, as well as park values. There was a discussion on the street layout. Susie Newman, representing the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association, spoke in favor of the proposed project, stating that she would like very much to see the project approved by the Planning Commission and finally approved by the Coastal Commission. Bill Duncan, representing the applicant, discussed the changes which had been incorporated as a result of staff meetings held since August 5, 1975 meeting. There was a discussion on suggested conditions of approval. Alternative A and B were reviewed. There was a discussion on the Environmental Impact Report which covered this project. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 74-6 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL ALTERNATIVE B AS AMENDED AND DATED AUGUST 15, 1975 OF TENTATIVE'TRACT MAP 8636 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 88.3 acre parcel of land zoned R-1 (which allows 7 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having approximately 4 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 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 residential was placed on said property. 4. The lot size, depth, 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 speci- fications on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. -8- 8/19/75 = PC 9 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 9 5. The proposed commercial development across Long Channel will provide for view points that would otherwise not have been provided in this area. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Tentative Map 8636 received and dated August 15, 1975, as amended, shall reflect a redesign on "I" Street with lots similar to those immediately to the south. 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. Each single residential lot abutting upon water shall be pro- vided with plumbing facilities stubbing out through the bulk- head of each lot. All other water front lots having community dock and slip areas shall have sewage and pumping facilities sufficient to accommodate the affluent from these areas subject to the Department of Public Works approval. 6. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 7. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of and to the approval of the City Engineer. The cost of the inspection shall be paid by the subdivider. 3-1/2 percent of the amount of the improvement bond shall be deposited with the City Engineer for inspection costs. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground. 9. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works prior to the 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. 10. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the in- sulation 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. -9- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 10 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. 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. 13. The structures on subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours for the project property. 14. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the project property. 15. All structures proposed for construction within this subdivision shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indi- cated by the geologist's report. 16. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 17. A chemical analysis, as well as tests for physical properties of the soil on subject property shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the"issuance of building permits. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT:, None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-11 Applicant: Family Fun, Inc. Conditional Use Permit No. 75-11 is a request to establish a super- vised amusement center. The arcade is to consist of electronic amusement devices such as electronic video type machines, air hockey, shooting gallery machines, etc., all of which will be contained in a completely enclosed building located on the southwest corner of Bolsa Chica and Edinger, at 16043 Bolsa Chica. Exemption Declaration No. 74-59 was granted on May 14,-1974 for Administrative Review No. 74-56 which allowed the development of the existing proposed location. John Cope stated that he had no additional information to that con- tained in the Staff Report. He stated that the use has been investigated by the Huntington Beach Police Department and no negative information or reaction to the proposed use had been expressed. He indicated the Staff feels with the suggested con- n -10- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 11 ditions of approval that the use will be compatible with existing commercial and surrounding residential properties. He noted that a letter of protest had been received and filed in the Planning Department from Ms. Helen Psoras. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Jim Parker, applicant, addressed the Commission and discussed the proposed use. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Com- mission that an additional condition should be imposed to assure a six month review to determine if any problems have resulted from the use. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-11 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is in substantial conformance with applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The proposed site is adequate for the function as depicted on the conceptual site plan.• 3. The proposed use is compatible with existing surrounding uses. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received July 14, 1975 shall be the approved location. 2. Fire protection systems shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department. 3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 4. The rear door that opens out to the westerly property line shall only be used as an emergency exit. 5. A bicycle rack which shall service a minimum of ten (10) bikes, shall be provided at a location approved by the Planning Department. 6. The Commission shall review the application six months after the beginning of the use of the property to determine if any problems exist. -11- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 12 AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None APPEAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-28 DENIAL Applicant: Taylor's Union Service Appellant: John H. Taylor Conditional Exception No. 75-28 is a request to reduce the required off-street parking for an existing industrial building. The reduction is the result of a proposal for a portion of the parking lot to be utilized for the parking of rental trucks. The Board of Zoning Adjustments at its July 23, 1975 meeting denied this Conditional Exception, and an appeal was filed by John H. Taylor on August 1, 1975. John Cope addressed the Commission and gave a brief background on the application. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. John Taylor, Appellant and Applicant, stated he was the owner and operator of the service station and that the truck rental supplied a substantial amount of his total income. He stated that the application for Conditional Exception had been filed as a result of a citation issued by Building Inspector Don Shaw. Commission discussion ensued concerning the location of the property proposed to be used for storage of vehicles. There was further discussion on the findings and a condition of approval to be imposed. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY APPEAL TO DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-28 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. -There are exceptional circumstances in that the applicant has an existing service station business in conjunction with which he operated a truck rental business as an adjunct thereto, and the City recently enacted restrictions upon service stations which prohibit the storage of motor vehicles thereon, and 2. Exceptional circumstances are present in that there is no other available facility in the reasonable proximity of the service station to accommodate the parking needs of these trucks, and 3. Granting the Conditional Exception is necessary to allow the applicant to operate an existing business, and -12- 8/19/75 - PC J 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 13 4. There is no detriment to the public health, welfare and safety in that the trucks will be parked on an existing industrial parking facility, and 5. Hardship exists in that the existing service station site now prohibits parking of motor vehicles, and -the only available parking facility to accommodate the applicant's parking needs is joint use sought by the Conditional Exception. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: This Conditional Exception No. 75-28 shall become null and void should the use change. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-29 Applicant: Harry D. Aggers III In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-12 Applicant: Harry D. Aggers III Conditional Use Permit No. 75-12 is a request to establish a tennis and swim club as a private recreational activity in the City of Huntington Beach. The facilities will include a clubhouse consisting of a pro shop, locker facilities, snack bar, lounge and bar facilities, a swimming pool with related facilities and nine (9) regulation tennis courts. An additional eight (8) tennis courts are anticipated to be developed as part of.phase II of the development. The property is located on the southeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Ernest Avenue. Conditional Exception No. 75-29 is a request to allow a twenty-five (25) foot encroachment into the required 40 foot front yard set- back. The encroachment involves a six (6) foot high masonry wall surrounding the proposed swimming pool. John Cope addressed the Commission and gave a brief history on the applications. He noted that Staff recommended that access to the proposed parking area incorporate a central access drive with elimination of the drive adjacent to Goldenwest. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Terry Aggers addressed the Commission and stated that he had researched the area and felt that it was an ideal location. There was a discussion on the Conditional Exception. -13- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 14 Mr. Seely, representing Mr. John Thomas, a landowner to the south, stated that Mr. Thomas has been out of town and has questioned whether this is the proper place for this type of development. He stated that Mr. Thomas felt the use -:-is incompatible with the Ml-A zoning. He referred to the noise which would be generated from this type of development. Mr. Stuart Parker, representing various residents north and east of the proposed site addressed the Commission and spoke against the proposed use citing traffic safety,problems and possible legal liabilities. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Slates stated that it was a -permitted use under un- classified uses and he had no objections. John Cope stated that the traffic -safety problems that exist -on Ernest primarily result from the half street section, and that the north portion would have to be dedicated. He further stated that the Equestrian Use Committee have asked that a traffic signal be in- stalled at Ernest and Goldenwest, which would help in alleviating possible traffic hazards. There was a discussion on the Conditional Exception. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-29 BECAUSE SUFFICIENT HARDSHIP HAD NOT BEEN SHOWN. VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Slates NOES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-29 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The circumstance of two different zoning designations and sub- sequently two different sets of setback standards, provides for a difficult site layout and would result in a haphazard develop- ment. 2. The required setback on Goldenwest Street only requires that ten (10) feet be landscaped. The minimum that the development proposes is fifteen (15) feet with as much as twenty-five (25) feet thus exceeding the mandatory landscaped area. -14- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 15 3. The surrounding properties are either vacant or marginal industrial uses and will not be detrimentally affected by' the wall and court fencing encroachment. 4. The tennis complex is an unclassified use; as such it does not have specific development standards. It is more difficult for such a use to meet the setbacks due to the nature of the fencing requirements normally not required for a typical industrial use. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Shea, Geiger NOES: Slates, Kerins ABSENT: None It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed use would enhance the area. There was a discussion on continuing to allow applicant time to work on buffering, parking and circulation. The applicant concurred with a continuance. Commissioners Shea and Slates felt that the plan proposed was well done and no further improvement should be required. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-12 WAS CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3, 1975 WITH CONCURRENCE OF APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Kerins NOES: Shea, Slates ABSENT: None PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 75-7 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Department This is a request to amend Precise Plan No. 69-1 by deleting the cul-de-sacs at the northerly termination of Keelson Lane and the southerly termination of Elm Street, and to extend Keelson Lane northerly to connect with the alignment of Elm Street. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and briefly reviewed the plan. Chairman Geiger opened the public hearing. He noted that people who had inquired at the beginning of_the meeting concerning the water well and water rights had been assured that it was not the intent of this Precise Plan to take away their water rights. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on Precise Plan of Street Alignment 75-7 and the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 75-7 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -15- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 16 AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Commissioner Parkinson noted that UCI is offering a course in public planning and zoning in September with Roger Howe as instructor. STAFFS' COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow discussed the following items with the Commission: EQUINE STANDARDS - He advised the Commission of City Council's request to review current standards for possible modification to Article 949 as it presently exists to allow commercial equine uses to be located in the City through less restrictive requirements in view of the temporary nature of the use. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING AND BUS"BENCHES - Councilmen Bartlett, Wieder and Gibbs are to review sign code provisions as they relate to out- door advertising and bus benches. LANDSCAPING OF OIL OPERATION SITES - He advised the Commission of the City Council's request to modify the landscaping requirements for oi-1 operation sites and that a..Committee of Planning Commissioners would be working with the Oil Committee in this regard. Chairman Geiger stated that a Committee would be appointed at the next meeting. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BOUNDARY - He reviewed with the Commission the proposed redevelopment as -it applies to downtown area. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE DOWNTOWN BOUNDARY PROJECT AREA AS DESIGNATED IN THE TRANSMITTAL OF AUGUST 19, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Kerins NOES: Slates ABSENT: None Secretary Harlow also advised the Commission of the meeting to be held in the near future with Economic Traffic Consultants as they relate to alternative plans for the downtown area. Commissioners Parkinson, Bazil, and Slates will serve as a Study Committee on Redevelopment of Downtown Area. Commissioner Finley will serve as an alternate. -16- 8/19/75 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1975 Page 17 He further advised the Commission of City Council meeting on August 25, 1975 to get Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Environmental Council, Environmental Review Board, and Board of Zoning Adjustments to discuss the roles fo the Boards and Commissions and their relationships to one another. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:15 A.M. TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Geiger, Shea, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ZZ6 Secretary 1 William J. Geige Chairman -17- 8/19/75 - PC