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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1975 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Shea NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE, MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 30, 1975 REGULAR MEETING WERE APPROVED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5813 Applicant: Conrad Cornfeldt & W. M. Rogers IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-15 Applicant: Chester C. Smith A.I.A. Tentative Tract Map 5813 and Conditional Use Permit No. 74-15 have been filed to permit the construction of a 53 unit planned develop- ment on approximately 2.64 acres of property. Subject property is located on the northeast side of Pacific Coast Highway opposite the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Anderson Street in an R4 and C2 District. Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and presented a brief back- ground on the subject proposals. Mr. Palin then presented view graphs for review by the Commission on alternative access points to the property. Mr. Palin stated that in a meeting with the Developer, representatives for Texaco, and staff, a street alignment which would have the same centerline locations as that portion of Anderson Street existing to the west of Pacific Coast Highway was pursued by the staff. Mr. Palin indicated that Texaco was opposed to an alignment of that nature, as they felt that a 54 ft. street section at that location would eliminate one of their major access driveways from Pacific Coast Highway. -1- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 2 Mr. Palin further stated that the staff has continued to pursue with Texaco and the developer of the proposed planned development, as well as the owner of property immediately to the south, alter- native alignments for access to be provided via a public street to intersect with the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Anderson Street. Mr. Palin requested guidance from the Planning Commission, either to instruct the staff to pursue a precise plan of street alignment or to determine whether access points proposed by the developer are acceptable to the Commission. At the request of Commissioner Kerins, an aerial view of the proposed site was shown. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 74-15. Mr. Wayne Rogers, developer, addressed the Commission. Mr. Rogers requested direction from the Commission in order to get his project completed. He further stated that he would like to arrive at some agreement with Texaco but felt that an impasse has been reached between himself and Texaco representatives. Chairman Slates closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. The three alternative plans were reviewed by the Commission and it was the consensus of the Commission to direct staff to pursue Alternative Number 2, whereby the Commission requests the staff to draw up a precise plan of street alignment as its first priority. The Commission's second priority was Plan #1; plan #3 was considered not as a viable alternative. Mr. Bill Duncan, Huntington Harbour Corporation, addressed the Commission and voiced his approval of the proposed development. Further discussion ensued regarding Texaco easement. Commissioner Bazil stated that alternatives to the plot plan had been discussed at a previous Subdivision Committee meeting, and further stated that the only changes proposed were elimination of courts and possible relocation of buildings. It was pointed out that the plan provided sufficient parking and open space requirements. Commission discussed traffic circulation. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue the proposed project to the November 4 Regular Planning Commission meeting to allow staff time to pursue a precise plan of street alignment. -2- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 3 ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE, AND WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5813 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-15 WERE CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 4, 1975 MEETING, IN ORDER FOR THE STAFF TO PURSUE A PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGN- MENT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5483 (18 Month Extension) Applicant: Harbour Pacific Ltd. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-14 Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corp. Tentative Tract No. 5483 and new Conditional Use Permit No. 75-14, filed for reapproval of a 120-unit planned development on approximately 23.4 acres of land, has been filed as construction has not started on the development within the one-year period of time as required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Edinger and Trinidad in an Rl Low Density Residential District. Mr. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that the original Tentative Tract Map 5483 and Conditional Use Permit No. 73-52 were filed in 1973 and subsequently approved at the Planning Commission meeting on March-19, 1974. However, because of the numerous months of delay before the Coastal Commission, approval was not granted within the one-year period of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 73-52 and the original application therefore, became null and void. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 75-14. There being no one present to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued regarding the extension of Tentative Tract 5483 and approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 75-14. It was the consensus of the Commission to grant an 18 month ex- tension of time to Tentative Tract 5483 with previous conditions imposed and the addition of two new conditions of approval, and to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 75-14. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON, AN 18 MONTH EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 5483 AND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-14 WERE GRANTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -3- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 4 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Site Plan dated March 14, 1975 shall be the approved tract map as amended to reflect the required 15 foot, 20 foot average setback for structures on Edinger Avenue and Trinidad Lane, and as amended by the following conditions. 2. The project shall be subject to the Park and Recreation fees in effect at the time the Planning Commission grants the extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 5483 and approval of Con- ditional Use Permit No. 75-14. 3. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost for the in- spection 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. 4. a. Residences which are air conditioned or which are to be advertised as prepared for air conditioning will comply with local, state, or federal (FHA) thermal insulation requirements (i.e., the minimum R values of the insulation in the ceilings and exterior walls are R-19 and R-11, respectively.) b. Residential structures not air conditioned shall have in- sulation with a minimum rating of R-13 in the ceilings and R-7 in exterior walls. 5. If a lagoon is incorporated as a part of this project, the water returned from the lagoon to the new channel shall be con- structed to the requirements of the Department of Public Works and Department of Harbors and Beaches. 6. In addition to the requirements imposed by the California Water Quality Control Board, the developer shall be re- sponsible for management and maintenance of the lagoon,for a period of five years, or until the City is satisfied that the water purification system is satisfactory for swimming and other water contact sports and that the Homeowner's Association is capable of maintaining such system. 7. The water quality monitoring station shall be located at the bridge to be constructed on Trinidad (crossing the new channel to be constructed along the southerly border of Maps 7850 and 5483) or at the intersection of the existing channel with the new channel constructed along the southerly boundary of Map 7850. 8. The developer shall comply with all orders that may be issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Algae blooms, if any, shall not be controlled by the use of algicides. They shall be removed by raking or other mechanical method. 1 -4- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 5 9. Natural gas shall be provided at the locations of clothes dryers, water heaters, cooking units, and central heating units to eliminate the possible burden on any one energy source. 10. The dwellings shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the travel lane of Edinger to mitigate the possible noise impact upon the living quarters of the units. 11. The developer shall install individual pumpout facilities for each boat slip and dock within Tentative Tract 5483. 12. Steam cleaning and washing of construction equipment shall be restricted to a location on site which is properI.y equipped to control land and water pollution. Such site as well as the equipment maintenance areas shall be inspected by the City to assure proper disposal of maintenance and cleaning waste. All wastes from these cleaning and maintenance operations shall be periodically removed and deposited at a landfill site designated to receive such wastes. 13. The grading of the lots shall be such as to minimize all possible storm runoff into the channel and lagoon. To alleviate possible erosion of the sandy beach, a rain trough shall be designed and constructed at locations of the lagoon where sand beaches are proposed so as to catch all runoff. Also, catch basins shall be constructed to eliminate the possibility of solids entering into the channels. 14. Building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material shall be dumped at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 15. Water mains shall not be installed under green areas or within 10 feet of any building. 16. Sewers shall be privately owned and maintained. No sewer manifolds or laterals shall be installed under any unit. 17. The developer shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the City agreeing to maintain the parkway area on Edinger Avenue. Such agreement shall be finalized prior to use and occupancy of any building. 18. The channel shown as lot C on the tentative map shall be ex- tended to its intersection with the main State channel and constructed in conjunction with Tract 5483. Construction of the channel is subject to the requirements or limitations of the appropriate jurisdiction agencies. 19. Plan and profile drawings are required on all private streets and are to be shown on Department of Public Works standard size linens. -5- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 6 20. Final fencing plan along Edinger shall be approved by the Planning and Public Works Departments prior to building permits being issued. 21. The developer is hereby put on constructive notice that an additional public beach is required within the remaining acreage of vacant land. The developer is encouraged to meet with the Planning, Public Works, Building and Community Develop- ment, and Harbors and Beaches Department so that an overall plan for this needed facility can be developed. No additional development in this area will be considered until this matter is resolved. 22. All landscaping plans shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. 23. Access rights along Edinger Avenue, except at the intersection of Trinidad Lane and at driveway locations as shown on the approved plot plan shall be dedicated to City of Huntington Beach. 24. The water and fire -hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 25. All streets shall conform to City of Huntington Beach standards. 26. Street trees shall be provided to City standards with 15 gallon trees on Trinidad Lane and 20 inch box trees on Edinger Avenue. The type and placement of such trees shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department. (On -site trees shall conform to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.) 27. Landscaped planters shall be provided along Edinger Avenue. Such planters shall conform to the plans and specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. It is.the developer's responsibility to landscape such planters and provide irrigation facilities in accordance with the Department of Public Works' specifications and requirements. 28. Street lighting shall be provided to City standards. 29. Sub -surface water rights shall be deeded to the City of Huntington Beach. 30. Drainage of the subdivision shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works prior to final recordation of any part of the approved tentative subdivision. 31. Said property shall participate in the local drainage -assessment district. -6- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 7 32. All building on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back 5 feet from the edge -of such easement. 33. Retaining walls may be required by the Building Department where there is a difference in elevation of one (1) foot between adjoining lots or lots abutting City right-of-way. Determination of this requirement shall be made at the time grading plans are approved. 34. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to Department of Public Works prior to issuance of building permits. 35. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 36. The existing elevations of all buildings constructed on lots that side -on or back -on Edinger Avenue shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. 37. All utilities shall be installed underground. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-39 - APPEAL Applicant: Ronald K. Kubota Conditional Exception No. 75-39 is a request to permit a two (2) ft. encroachment into the required ten (10) ft. rear yard setback. Subject property is located on the north side of Landfall Drive, approximately 290 feet east of Bushard Street in an R-1, Low Density Residential District. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Mr. Ronald Kubota, the applicant, was present to address the Commission. Mr. Kubota elaborated on the staff report, stating that the encroachment was determined after the initial inspection of the property by the Building Department; and that his situation has not changed from his letter submitted to the Planning Department in which he stated that a hardship was imposed upon both buyer and seller. Mr. Kubota requested that this exception be granted to permit both himself and buyer who is purchasing this property, to purchase and live in the homes of their choice. Mr. Kubota presented the Commission with a petition signed by approximately 100 families in the immediate vicinity expressing approval of the encroachment. -7- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 8 He further noted that he has no recourse action, due to his lack of success in locating the contractor who built the room addition.. There being no one else present to speak on the proposal, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Bazil expressed the opinion that the encroachment does not affect open space, and that he would be in favor of granting the appeal. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-39 WAS APPROVED -WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The owner of the subject property did not have prior knowledge that the existing -structure was constructed without benefit of a valid building permit. 2. The owner had no'prior knowledge that the existing structure was constructed in violation of the existing setback require- ments of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code until 'a recent request was made for an inspection by the Department of Build- ing and Community Development. 3. This Conditional Exception is necessary to preserve the property owner's right to the use and occupancy of this existing structure, which has been in existence for a number of years. 4. As the existing structure:is only a one-story addition, it will not be detrimental or injurious to other properties in the area, since a patio cover having the same height and setbacks could be constructed on subject property. , 5. The request will not adversely affect the General Plan, as the request is only to allow an existing structure to remain and is not for any increase in density; nor does this request change the use of the -property from single-family development, which is a permitted use under the General Plan. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-14 "Revision to Auto Storage Setback Requirements" John Cope introduced Code Amendment No. 75-14. Mr. Cope stated that the proposed code amendment would require all three criteria apply before the 660 ft. setback from residential uses could be -8- PC 10/21/75 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 9 required. This would eliminate isolated non -conforming residential uses from prohibiting industrial property to be developed with this type of industrial use. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-14 FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-12 "Miscellaneous Revisions to Article 979 - Sign Code" John Cope introduced Code Amendment No. 75-12. Mr. Cope stated that the recently approved ordinance would not effectively con- trol the proliferation of freestanding signs on commercial sites. Originally, the staff had anticipated controlling such signs by means of regulating the number of signs per "site". It was originally indicated that attempts to parcel off commercial acreage for the purpose of obtaining additional signs could be controlled by the proper conditioning of such parcel maps. However, Mr. Cope stated, that this premisehas been proven to be legally invalid. Therefore, the staff has attempted to consolidate commercial sites and thus consolidate freestanding signs by more precisely defining the term "site". Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Kerins requested staff to research the possibility of allowing space for future signing on phased developments in order to prohibit any proliferation of future signs. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-12 FOR PUBLIC HEARING, AND STAFF,WAS DIRECTED TO RESEARCH POSSIBILITY OF ALLOWING SPACE FOR FUTURE SIGNING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Shea MISCELLANEOUS: Correspondence from Bill Hartge, Director of Public Works regarding precise plan of street alignment for Redondo Circle was changed from a cul-de-sac to a dead end street. A quarter'of the proposed cul- de-sac was dedicated to the City prior to the precise plan revision. This necessitates the vacation of that portion of cul-de-sac which was dedicated. -9- PC 10/21/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Page 10 ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SLATES, THE COMMISSION FOUND THE ABANDONMENT TO BE IN LINE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Kerins, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Shea PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8971. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE PLANNING COMMISSION INSTRUCTED THE STAFF TO PRECISE PLAN THE STREET ALIGNMENT ON TENTATIVE TRACT 8971 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil,, Finley,•Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea ABSTAIN: Slates, COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Discussion regarding procedures ensued among the Commissioners. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Mr. Harlow, Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, reviewed previous actions of the City Council with the Commission. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P.M. TO OCTOBER 28, 1975 BY THE'FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates; Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea j Chairman Richard A. Harlow Secretary 1