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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-18MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1975 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE CONSENT CALENDAR: MINUTES: ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 1975 AND OCTOBER 28, 1975 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-11 "Expansion of Townlot Specific Plan - Area One" The intent of this code amendment is to expand Townlot Specific Plan, Area One, to encompass a larger geographic area of the Townlot. Said ordinance is to provide for residential densities which correlate to the General Plan and to allow flexibility in design by including new development standards. Dave Eadie gave a brief summary of the revisions which had been made. Vugraphs were presented for viewing by audience and Commission. It was noted that a letter of approval had been received from Mr. Leonard Wright and letters in opposition to the plan had been received from Roy B. Woolsey and Louise J. Jones. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. -1- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 2 L. H.'Lockyer, a property owner in the area, addressed the Commission and stated that he very strongly supported the plans in Area One and was in favor of density reduction. Gail Langenback complimented the Staff and Commission for their help in keeping the city from getting into higher densities in that area. She stated that while some people who lived in apartments were re- sponsible citizens many others were not. Allen Osgood, a homeowner in the area, stated that he was in favor of the proposed plan as it would limit population density in the area. He stated that the crime rate is higher in high density areas. John Manning stated that he was in favor of the low density con- figuration. Jim Coopulo favored the plan. Lance Faust stated that he lived just outside the area concerned and that he was in agreement with those who had spoken previously. Stanley Legum stated he was overall in favor of the ordinance. Bob Vecker discussed his problems with the State Coastal Commission in getting approval for building a single family dwelling in the area. There being no other citizens who wished to speak on the subject, the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-11 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 1158 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE TOWNLOT AREA ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1158 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -2- PC 11/18/75 Minutes;- H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 3 Commissioner Kerins was joined by other Commissioners in commending Mr. Leonard Wright for his interest and his efforts in working with the citizens of the area and staff in preparation of this document. Chairman Slates called a five minute recess at 8:05 P.M. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-13 "North Huntington Center Specific Plan" This is an ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach establishing a specific plan within the City of Huntington Beach in the vicinity of the Huntington Center and referred to as the North Huntington Center Specific Plan. Secretary Harlow advised the Commission that the Environmental Council had appealed the Environmental Review Board's approval of the Environmental Impact Report prepared on this area. However, at the City Council meeting of November 17, 1975 the Environmental Council withdrew their appeal on the basis that the developer had agreed to meet with them to redefine mitigation methods to lessen the impacts on the area. Dave Eadie gave a brief review of the Ordinance. He noted that a Conditional Use Permit must be filed by the developer and all details of the plan will be discussed at that public hearing. He also advised the Commission that a correct legal description is being prepared to be made a part of the document. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Jerry Kline, one of the owners of the property involved, presented several architectural renderings of the property to be known as European Village. Vugraphs were also shown of the area. Mel Hoeffliger addressed the Commission and discussed some of the planning sketches. There was a discussion on the number of units,square footage of units, and the areas of landscaping. Chairman Slates closed the public hearing. Further discussion ensued. Captain Vanderlaan stated that he foresaw no problems insofar as fire prevention criteria was concerned. Commissioner Kerins felt the Ordinance should contain criteria for ' ingress and egress and noise. There was a discussion on what should be contained in the Conditional Use Permit as well as what the Specific Plan should cover. -3- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov.,18, 1975 Page 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHEA AND SECONDED BY BAZIL TO APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-13. Commissioner Kerins stated that he was opposed to the motion and that he felt this ordinance should be considered and discussed at greater length at a study session. He felt some areas had not been adequately addressed in the Ordinance. Commissioner Finley stated that she had far too many questions about the Specific Plan to be able to approve it yet. She further stated that the -advice the Commission has received as to whether particular concerns should be written into the Specific Plan or could be taken care of by Conditional Use Permit has been confusing. She did not feel it was clear whether the residential section would be able to stand on its own as it is written in the Specific Plan as a good project. Commissioner Parkinson expressed reservations also. VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Parkinson, Finley, Kerins ABSENT: None THE MOTION PASSED. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1159 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE NORTH HUNTINGTON CENTER. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1159 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Slates, Shea Boyle NOES: Parkinson, Finley, Kerins ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT 8718 Subdivider: Huntington Harbour Corporation IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-18 Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corporation Tentative Tract 8718 and Conditional Use Permit No. 75-18 filed on October 20, 1975 are a request to permit the development of an approximately 14.1+ acre parcel of land into a planned development pursuant to Article 931 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Subject property is located on the south side of Edinger Avenue approximately 1500 feet west of Trinidad Lane. The applicant is requesting the construction of 136 single family dwelling units and appurtenant recreation and open space facilities. -4- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 5 Jim Palin advised the Commission that since the application had originally been filed requesting 118 when in actuality the plans called out for 136 units, it would have to be readvertised. He further stated that applicant had requested that the plans be reviewed and conceptual approval granted at this meeting. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Wm. Duncan, Vice President of Huntington Harbour Corporation, apologized for the error in the application and stated that he was seeking conceptual approval and a continuance pending further notification of a public hearing. Mr. Duncan presented revised maps for viewing of Commission which depicted the tennis courts. This resolved doubts in the Subdivision Committee's minds which they had at their meeting of October 30, 1975, concerning this open space. Chairman Slates closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT 8718 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-18 WERE APPROVED IN CONCEPT AND CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 2, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9081 SUBDIVIDER: B and B Developers In Conjunction With: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-16 Applicant: B and B Developers Tentative Tract Map No. 9081 and Conditional Use Permit No. 75-16, filed on October 2, 1975 are requests to permit an approximate 1.13 acre parcel of land to be developed as a 20 unit planned develop- ment pursuant to Article 931 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Subject property is located on the east side of Florida Street, approximately 478 ft. north of Garfield Avenue. Jim Palin presented a vugraph of the area. He advised the Commission that the applicant would be filing a Use Permit which would be heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. He requested that recommendations or revisions which the Commission might wish to make be related to the Staff to allow the recommendations to be used in the granting of the Use Permit at the Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 1975. -5- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov, 18, 1975 Page 6 Chairman Slates and other members of the Commission stated that they were pleased to see the developer conform to specifications for a condominium ultimately, though for five years it will be operated as an apartment complex. There was a discussion on the oil well. John Cope stated that the developer is the owner of the oil well and at the end of the five year period the oil operations will be converted to permanent open space. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 75-16. An agent for B & B concurred with John Cope's previous statement with regard to the treatment of the oil well. The developer, Mr. Vaughn, concurred with a continuance to December 2, 1975, to allow the Board of Zoning Adjustments to give approval action to the Use Permit at its November 26, 1975 meeting. Chairman Slates closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE TRACT 9081 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-16 WERE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 2, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-15 Applicant: The Church in Huntington Beach This application is a request to develop a church complex consisting of a sanctuary, Sunday school rooms, a baptistry and administrative offices, all of which will be contained in a 7,000 square foot building. The property is located at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Clay Avenue and zoned C4 (Highway Commercial). John Cope stated that he had no additional information other than that contained in the staff report. A vugraph was shown on the property. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Dick Taylor, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the Church was non-profit, incorporated in the State of California, and was composed of approximately 300 active members. He further stated that they have been looking for a suitable location for two years and felt that the above location would suit their needs. He stated that the development would be a pleasant building with landscaping and there would be no sign to 1 Pi -6- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 7 distract from other advertising in the area. He noted that through the efforts of the Church several people who had been taking drugs had been helped. He felt also that through the efforts of the Church a large amount of crime could be prevented, thus effecting a savings to the City in this area. Don Martin stated that Dick Taylor had spoken for the other members of the Church. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY FINLEY AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plan received October 2, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, soil reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment and Department of Public Works. 3. Prior to final inspection, Clay Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated and improved as required by the Department of Public Works. 4. Prior to final inspection, a six (6) foot high by six (6) inch wide decorative masonry wall shall be constructed on the west and north property line in compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. Prior to final inspection, a landscape plan depicting plant type, size, location, plan for irrigation, and screening walls for the parking area shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 6. The maximum occupancy for the sanctuary facility shall be as determined by the Planning and Fire Departments. 7. Overnight storage of transportation vehicles exceeding 6500 gross pounds shall be prohibited. 8. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department. 9. No structures other than those shown on the approved plot plan shall be constructed. -7- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov..18, 1975 Page 8 10. 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. I£ 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. 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 shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 13. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth move- ment for the project property. 14. All structures proposed for construction within this subdivision shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. 15. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 16. The two parking spaces directly adjacent to the driveway access from Beach Boulevard shall be eliminated to provide for additional automobile stacking. This area shall be incorporated in the landscape planter area. 17. Prior to issuance of building permits, building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 18. The developer shall participate in a local drainage district. The storm drain facilities shall be extended westerly on Clay Street from Beach Boulevard to the termination of the westerly property line. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed plan is in substantial conformance with applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The location of the proposed use will be compatible to the surrounding residential uses and the potential commercial uses to the north and west. 3. The proposed site is adequate for the function as depicted on the conceptual site plan. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -8- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 9 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-19 Applicant: Ronald D. Ellis & Gary Bosler This application is a request to utilize an existing 4000 square foot industrial building for use as an indoor tennis school. The school will provide for both instruction and practice on three modified tennis lanes through use of automatic tennis machines. The property is located at 15602 Producer Lane in an M1-A-20,000 zone. A vugraph was shown of the property. John Cope stated he had no information to add to that contained in the staff report. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Mr. Bosler, one of the applicants, stated he had read the staff report and was in agreement with the conditions. Commissioner Kerins inquired if he would be agreeable to closing the operation at 10:00 P.M., and Mr. Bosler replied that he would be. Commission discussion ensued. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-19 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated October 31, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. Said use shall be reviewed six (6) months from the date of occupancy for review of compatibility with surrounding uses. 3. Signing for the use shall be limited to a total area of six ( 6 ) square feet. 4. Said use shall cease operation by 10:00 p.m. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed site is adequate for the requirements of the use. 2. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. 3. The location and nature of the use will not provide for traffic conflicts with other existing uses. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -9- PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 10 ZONE CASE NO. 75-09 Applicant: Joe A. Ocampo This zone change is a request for a change of zone on approximately 3/4 of an acre of property located on the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Leslie Drive. The request is to extend the existing office -professional zoning easterly to the termination of the applicant's property (from R1 to R5). John Cope stated that he had no information to add to that contained in the staff report. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak on this zone change. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY SHEA ZONE CHANGE NO. 75-09 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. Because of the subject site's location and orientation to street access, the requested rezoning will provide for the most compatible land uses on the property. 2. The General Plan designation on the site is an area providing transition from Office -Professional to residential, and since office related uses have been determined as most desirable, the request is in conformance with the General Plan. 3. State Planning Law mandates that zoning shall be consistent with the City's General Plan. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-8 Applicant: The City of Huntington Beach Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 75-8 proposes to extend a street from the recently approved Tentative Map 8971 southerly and then for a westerly extension of said street for access to Huntington Avenue. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Silva, who stated his parents owned the property under discussion, spoke against the proposal. He stated that he felt it would decrease the potential value of the property. 1 -10- PC 11/18/75 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 11 Gordon Offstein spoke against the proposal. Mr. Horvath, a realtor from Newport Beach, spoke against the plan. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued, and based on Mr. Hartge's discussion on the surface drainage for the area the study would supply additional information necessary to the Planning Commission for a final determination. Bill Hartge will have aerial photos early 1976. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE PRECISE PLAN OF ALIGNMENT NO. 75-8 WAS REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REANALYSIS AND READVERTISEMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-9 Revisions to the Ml-A Standards The intent of this Code Amendment is to revise certain develop- ment standards relating to the M1-A District in order to provide for more design and site development flexibilities. John Cope stated that this fifth draft reflects input from the Commission. The public hearing was opened and closed as there was no one present to speak on this Code Amendment. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-9'WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-14 Revisions to Auto Storage Setback Requirements The intent of this Code Amendment is to revise the setback re- quirements for an automobile storage yard adjacent to residential property. -11- .PC 11/18/75 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday,'Nov. 18, 1975 Page 12 The public hearing was opened and closed. to speak on this Code Amendment. Commission discussion ensued. There was no one present ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-14 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-12 Miscellaneous Revisions to Article 979 - Sign Code Chairman Slates stated that the staff recommended readvertising Code Amendment No. 75-12 and hold a public hearing. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this Code Amendment. Chairman Slates closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SHEA CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-12 WAS TABLED AND STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO READVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS: Discussion of the agenda for the joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission on November 24, 1975. After discussion on various topics under consideration for'dis- cussion at the joint meeting of November 24, 1975, it was the consensus of -the Commission that the two items of greatest importance at this time were the problems of (1) Enforcement within the City, and (2) horses. It was further agreed that the Commission would request at that meeting that a discussion be held on policy plan at the first quarterly joint session with the City Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None 1 -12- PC 11/18/75 1 Minutes: H_B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1975 Page 13 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Commissioners Kerins, Boyle, and Shea reported on the presentation of private revitalization of Downtown Area of Santa Cruz which was given by Orange County Planning Director's Association Friday, November 14, 1975. At the request of the Commission Secretary Harlow agreed to obtain the slides for viewing at a later date by interested citizens and possibly City Council. Chairman Slates announced that he and Commissioner Finley will be serving on the City Committee to look at land acquisition of the Coastal Plan as it relates to the City of Huntington Beach.. Commissioner Kerins requested that the Building Department be requested to check the sign at the northwest corner of Magnolia and Adams for legality. There was some discussion on the dangerous building ordinance. Captain Vanderlaan stated that the Fire Department was the lead agency in this ordinance and they are presently not enforcing this ordinance pending the adoption of a new ordinance. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow gave a brief summary of the City Council meeting of November 17, 1975. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 1975 AT 11:35 P.M. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE: Roger Slates Richard A. Harlow Chairman Secretary -13- PC 11/18/75