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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-03MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1976 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Slates stated that Commissioner Kerins had advised him that he would be about 45 minutes late. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 1976 AND JANUARY 20, 1976 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins Tentative Tract 8703 - Request for Extension of Six Months Applicant: Stellrecht-Bartoli Chairman Slates noted that the applicant had withdrawn this request. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-1A DOWNTOWN AREA The Chairman stated that Commissioner Shea would be abstaining. Commissioner Shea stated that she felt she should abstain because. she was a property owner in the area, a member of the Downtown Merchants Guild, and her husband was on the Project Area Committee. Ed Selich addressed and discussed the eight transmittals included in the packet on this Amendment, i.e. General Plan Amendment 76-1A, Addendum to the Amendment - recommended revisions from the Project Area Committee, Environmental Assessment for the Amendment, Addendum to the Environmental Assessment regarding Cost -Benefit Analysis, Transmittal from the Environmental Review Board adopting the EIR, Comments on the EIR by the Environmental Council, Planning Department's response to Environmental Council comments, and memorandum from Leonard Wright dated January 26, 1976. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-1A Ed Selich briefly reviewed the salient points made by the Project Area Committee. He noted that prior to adopting the Preliminary Plan the City Council has to adopt the General Plan. The Chairman opened the public hearing. He noted that a minority report had been submitted by Tom Whaling, Chairman of the Project Area Committee. Tom Whaling addressed the Commission and expressed concerns about the economics of the area fronting the beach, city -owned property, preservation of the pier as it is now. He felt that a senior's tower/youth hostelry should be located in the area. Jerry Shea, a member of the Project Area Committeee, addressed the Commission and stated that it had not been determined if there will be high rise development in the area. Lance Jacot read a letter in which he expressed objections to plans for the downtown area. He presented copies to members of the Commission. Commissioner Kerins arrived at 7:45 P.M. Bob Jarrard addressed the Commission on the subject of high rise noting that there has not been a determination on height or location. He further noted that no financing methods have been discussed, but this will be brought out at a public hearing. He stated that he would hope for a reassessment of park policy. He noted that the Coastal Commission has control of the property on the Coast High- way. Vince Moorhouse, Director of Harbors and Beaches, addressed the Commission and stated that there had been two years of work on the downtown plan and emphasized that this plan is a major step for the community. Leonard Wright was complimented on his preliminary comments report on downtown redevelopment addressed to the Citizens Down- town Redevelopment Committee, Planning Department, and Planning Commission. Leonard Wright addressed the Commission and expressed appreciation to the Project Area Committee for inviting people down to see what is going on. He stated that there was a definite need to revital- ize the downtown area. He discussed the boundaries and felt that Townlot Area 5 should be taken out of the redevelopment area. He stated that while there will be a lot of residents objecting to high rise, the Coastal Commission does want high rise. -2- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1971 Page 3 Nancy Aldrich discussed the high rise and voiced her objections to it. Ms. Betty Kennedy, a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission, addressed the Commission and discussed the parks. She stated that neighborhood parks are needed because the beach serves different recreation purposes. She told the Commission that the Recreation and Parks Commission and Recreation and Parks Department recommend that the park sites shown in the Planning Department's recommended plan be adopted. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 76-1 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shea ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-1"A" WAS AMENDED TO INCLUDE ITEMS 1, 2, 3, and 5 OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shea Later in the meeting, after the public hearing on Code Amendment No. 75-10"A" and "B", Bob Jarrard requested that the Commission reconsider its action on General Plan Amendment No. 76-1"A". ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE COMMISSION AGREED TO RECONSIDER ITS ACTION ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-1"A" BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates NOES: Boyle, Kerins ABSTAIN: Shea ABSENT: None Bob Jarrard stated that he had expected more discussion on the reasons for not including Item 4., a. through h. in the Project Area Committee's recommendations in their approval action. John O'Connor stated that the matter might be reopened to the next meeting and appropriate notice be given to other parties who had already left the chambers. -3- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 4 ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SEND A TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL INDICATING THAT THE COMMISSION WOULD REVIEW THE LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shea Commissioner Bazil presented his views on items a. through h. as follows: a. A cost analysis is being prepared and not enough information is available for what type of use this property should be designated for. b. Too specific. C. Zoning is immaterial - the use will stay. d. Too specific. e. Agree with this - specific zoning would be the only practical situation for property. f. Need park site in the area. g. Too specific. Needs more study. h . Too specific. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-1 PART B: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Monica Florian explained that Amendment 76-1 B included recommend- ations on several requests for changes in the plan as well as some administrative items. She stated that Tom Moseley would review the latest addendum to the plan as requested by the Commission and would be available for questions on the other items. After presentation of the addendum, hearing. the Chairman opened the public A vugraph was shown of the northeast corner of Main and Huntington which is designated as medium density residential/office on the General Plan. Staff recommended that it be designated medium density residential. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.1.1, NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN AND HUNTINGTON, BE DESIGNATED MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shea 4- 2/3/76 - PC 1 Ll Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 5 A vugraph was shown of the northwest corner of Main and Huntington which is designated light industrial/office on the General Plan. The Staff recommended that it remain in this designation. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.1.2, NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN AND HUNTINGTON, REMAIN AS DESIGNATED ON THE GENERAL PLAN, I.E., LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shea A vugraph was shown of the southeast corner of Ellis and Beach which is designated general commercial. The Staff recommended that it be designated on the General Plan as medium density residential. A. C. Marion, property owner, stated that he felt his property would be marketable only if the front portion were commercial and could tie in with the Town and Country Shopping Center. He said that the area along Beach Boulevard would be undesirable for residential purposes. Fred Kruger, prospective buyer of the five acres owned by Mr. Marion, also requested that it be designated commercial. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.2.1, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ELLIS AND BEACH BE DESIGNATED ON THE GENERAL PLAN AS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Slates, Shea ABSENT: None A vugraph was shown of the northeast corner of Garfield and Beach (including addendum) which is designated general commercial on the General Plan. The Staff recommended that it be designated medium density residential on the General Plan. The owner of the property, a resident of Newport Beach, spoke in opposition to the zoning. Mr. Whit Miller, representing Mr. Stagliano, requested high density R3 in the shaded area. -5- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 6 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.2.2, NORTHEAST CORNER OF GARFIELD AND BEACH (INCLUDING ADDENDUM) BE -DESIGNATED ON THE GENERAL PLAN AS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Shea ABSENT: ' None A vugraph was shown of the northeast corner of Clay and Florida which is designated general commercial/office on the General Plan. The Staff recommended that it be designated medium density residential on the General Plan. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.3, NORTHEAST CORNER OF CLAY AND FLORIDA, BE DESIGNATED MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Shea ABSENT: None A vugraph was shown of Bolsa Chica and Pearce which is designated as low density residential. The Staff recommended that it remain designated as low density residential on the General Plan. Fred Kruger stated that he felt a portion should be designated to medium density residential with that property on Roosevelt Street designated as low density. Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Shea felt that the Staff should study the entire area. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.4, BOLSA CHICA AND PEARCE REMAIN DESIGNATED AS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Slates, Shea ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY BAZIL STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF FUTURE LAND USE OF MEADOWLARK QUARTER SECTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea NOES: Boyle, Kerins ABSENT: None -6- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 7 A vugraph was shown of Maguire property/Huntington Harbour which is designated destination resort. The Staff recommended that it be designated low density residential, medium density residential, and general commercial on the General Plan. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.5, THE MAGUIRE PROPERTY/HUNTINGTON HARBOUR, BE DESIGNATED ON THE GENERAL PLAN AS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None A vugraph was shown of Center Drive which is presently designated as a local street. The Staff recommended extension and reclassifi- cation to secondary arterial. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.6, THE EXTENSION OF CENTER DRIVE, BE DESIGNATED ON THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND THAT IT BE RECLASSIFIED TO A SECONDARY ARTERIAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None A vugraph was shown of Slater Avenue which is proposed as secondary arterial on the General Plan. Staff recommended that it be deleted from the Master Plan of Arterials. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.7, SLATER AVENUE FROM GRAHAM TO BOLSA CHICA EXTENSION, BE DELETED FROM THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None A vugraph was shown on Talbert Avenue which is designated as a primary arterial. The Staff recommended that it be designated as a secondary arterial. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.13, TALBERT AVENUE BETWEEN EDWARDS AND BOLSA CHICA EXTENSION, BE DESIGNATED AS A SECONDARY ARTERIAL ON THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: - AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -7- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 8 A vugraph was shown on 2.8.1, the northeast corner of McFadden at the San Diego Freeway. The Staff recommended that it be designated medium density residential on the General Plan. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SHEA THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT 2.8.1, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MCFADDEN AT SAN DIEGO FREEWAY, BE DESIGNATED ON THE GENERAL PLAN AS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None A vugraph was shown of the southwest corner of Edinger and Newland. The Staff recommended that it be designated on the General Plan as high density residential. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDED ''FIAT 2.8.2, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EDINGER AND NEWLAND, BE DESIGNATED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None - Commission discussed Negative Declaration 76-1. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE NEGATIVE DECLARATION 76-1 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-1 PART B WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1162 ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-1 (PARTS A AND B) WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shea Chairman Slates called a five minute recess at 10:15 P.M. -8- 2/3/76 - PC i Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 9 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-10"A" "PERMANENT COMMERCIAL HORSE FACILITIES STANDARDS" CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-10 B "TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL HORSE FACILITIES STANDARDS" John Cope addressed the Commission and discussed the revisions which had resulted from a number of meetings held between the Planning Department Staff and horse users committees and the subcommittee. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Code Amendment No. 75-10"B". Michael Springer addressed the Commission expressing concerns over the necessity of a 300 foot setback. Bruce Greer addressed the Commission expressing his concerns over the inadequacy of the 300 foot setback proposal, specifically the fact that it does not address non -conforming residential uses. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Code Amendment No. 75-10"A«_ There was no one to speak on this Code Amendment and the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-10"A" WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Kerins ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-10"B" WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Kerins ABSENT: None NORTH HUNTINGTON CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN a. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-46 Applicant: Professional investors This is a request to allow 25% of the total parking spaces for a commercial and residential development to be served by compact spaces measuring 7'6" x 15'6" in lieu of the 9' x 19' as required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the east side of the Southern Pacific Railroad and north of McFadden Avenue in the North Huntington Center Specific Plan. -9- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 10 b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-24 Applicant: Jerwel Enterprises This is a request to permit the construction of a combined residential -commercial project on 30 acres of land located on Center Street northeasterly of Huntington Center between Center Street and McFadden Avenue, westerly of Beach Boulevard. C. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-15 Applicant: Jerwel Enterprises This is a request to permit a four lot division of land located on the north side of Center Drive, east of the Southern Pacific Railroad and south of the San Diego Freeway in the North Huntington Center Specific Plan. d. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9119 Subdivider: West Coast Soccer League This is a request to permit a 54 lot Subdivision. Jim Palin discussed the background information pertaining to the Conditional Exception request. He stated that at the January 27, 1976 Study Session the Staff had been advised by the Planning Commission that special parking spaces for compact cars in parking areas would be reviewed on an individual basis. Dave Eadie discussed the Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Tract, and Tentative Parcel Map. He stated that it should first.be determined if the proposed north/south street should be public or private. He noted that the developer and Staff have met regarding the north/south street. Bill. Hartge, Director of Public Works, referred to his letter to the Planning Commission dated January 28, 1976 wherein he outlined the advantages and disadvantages of a private street area. He noted that the private street would eliminate cost to the City of mainten- ance, with the only apparent disadvantage to the City being enforce- ment problems of "no parking" by the Police Department. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Jerry Klein, representing Jerwel Enterprises, addressed the Com- mission and recapped the history of the entire project. Sally Gipple gave a presentation of slides showing architectural renderings of the entire project. Joe Bischoff, developer of the "Old World" portion of the project addressed the Commission and presented vugraphs of architectural renderings of the project, emphasizing that it would be a family shopping and entertainment center for young and old. -10- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1176 Page 11 The Traffic Consultant for the developers gave an analysis of the traffic study and recommendations. Mel Hoeffliger discussed the Conditional Exception and stated that he felt by reducing the parking area by using compact car parking spaces in certain areas the project would provide more green area and open space. The public hearing was closed. There was a discussion on whether the north/south street should be private or public. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA THE PROPOSED NORTH/SOUTH STREET WAS APPROVED FOR A PRIVATE STREET BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Finley, Kerins ABSENT: None Commissioner Boyle referred to the plan where a center section was painted in rather than raised in the center of the street, and asked that it be determined if that was really necessary. Commission discussion ensued on the granting of Conditional Exception No. 75-46. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-46 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: No hardship has been shown. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Shea ABSENT: Finley Commission discussion ensued on Tentative Parcel Map No. 75-15. Suggested conditions of approval and findings were discussed and amended. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS• 1. In accordance with Section 66474 of the Government Code, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed subdivision together with the provisions for its design and improvements is consistent with the General Plan of land use in the City. -11- 2/3/7 6 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 12 2. The subject site is suitable for the proposed type of develop- ment. 3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development. 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the staff report and all pertinent information submitted to them in their deliberations. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative parcel map received and dated January 14, 1976 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 water system. 4. The sewage disposal shall be through the City sewage system. 5. Property shall be subject to local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 6. All required improvements shall be constructed under the super- vision of and to the approval of the Director of Public Works. Cost of the inspection shall be paid by the subdivider. 3-1/2 percent of the amount of the improvement bond shall be posted with the City's Director of Public Works for inspection cost. 7. All vehicular access rights to McFadden and Center Drive shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at street intersections, and driveways as shown and approved on Conditional Use Permit No. 75-24. 8. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 9. The Flood Control Channel shall be fenced through flood control district standards at the time said parcel is developed. 10. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. 11. The westerly border of parcel 4 shall be realigned to reflect the center line of the north/south street. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Finley, Kerins ABSENT: None -12- 2/3/76 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 13 Commission discussion ensued on Tentative Tract 9119. There was a discussion on revising suggested conditions of approval. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT 9119 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. In accordance with Section 66474 of the Government Code, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed subdivision together with the provisions for its design and improvements is consistent with the General Plan of land use in the City. 2. The subject site is suitable for the proposed type of development. 3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development. 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the staff report and all pertinent information submitted to them in their deliberations. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative map and site plan received and dated January 26, 1976, shall be the approved layout. 2. Center Drive shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time development of the project upon property outlined within Tentative Map 9119. 3. The proposed CC&R's and association rules shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the recordation of the final map. This review shall take place by the Attorney's Office and the Planning Department to assure that the documents sub- mitted are prepared as to legal form and that they do not contain provisions that would violate existing City Ordinances and have incorporated all conditions as imposed by the Planning Commission in their approval action. 4. The tract map shall be revised to reflect the street section for the private street as approved by the Planning Commission on February 3, 1976. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -13- 2/3/76' - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 14 Commission discussion ensued on Conditional Use Permit No. 75-24 with considerable emphasis on the conditions of approval which needed to be added and/or modified. There was a discussion on the probability of the freeway ramp which is proposed. Commissioner Kerins felt that Site 3 could not be developed feasibly if this freeway ramp was not installed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS AND SECONDED BY BOYLE THAT A CONDITION SHOULD BE ADDED THAT SITE 3 FREEWAY OFF RAMP MUST BE AUTHORIZED FOR APPROVAL . VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY KERINS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed plan is consistent with the criteria established for land development in the Land Use'Element to the General Plan. 2. The Environmental Review Board, the Subdivision Committee and staff have reviewed the development proposal and established that said plans generally conform to the ordinance code require- ments as conceptually proposed, and the Planning Commission herein endorses and finds same. 3. Other affected governmental agencies have been solicited for their input and such input, if any, has been considered in formulating this recommendation. 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the staff report and all pertinent information submitted to them in their deliberations. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: (Applicable -to the entire development) 1. The conceptual site plans marked Exhibit A, dated 1-27-76, Exhibit B, dated 12-24-75, Exhibit C, dated 1-30-76, Exhibit'C-1, dated 1-20-76, Exhibit C-2,dated 1-26-76, and Exhibit D, dated 1-30-76 shall be the approved layout subject to the required modifications described herein. 1 . i -14- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1116 Page 15 In its approval action, the Planning Commission considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: traffic circulation and drives, parking layout, lot area, and the type of use and its relation to property and improvements -in the vicinity. 2. A landscape and irrigation plan complying with all city codes and standard plans and specifications on file with the City shall be submitted and subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. 3. A rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan shall be submitted. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of materials proposed to screen said equipment. Said plan shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning. 4. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed on the west property line of the proposed development. Said wall shall be 6 inches wide and 6 feet high. The height of said wall shall be measured from whichever side is higher at the finished grade. The architectural design of such wall shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director. Structural design shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works. 5. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 6. The finished floor elevations of all dwelling units proposed within the complex shall be constructed above or equal in height to the elevation of which the property would be subject to inundation by a theoretical 100 year frequency storm. 7. The design of all screening walls within the development shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning. 8. If development is to proceed in phases, Phase I shall consist of not less than 7.81 acres of commercial development. Said commercial development shall provide not less than 375 parking spaces. 9. An agreement recorded with the Orange County Recorder's office shall be entered into providing for full reciprocal use of commercial parking area, drives and access areas among property owners within Site 2 and Site 3 of the Specific Plan Development. This agreement shall be subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, signed by said property owners, and filed in the Planning Department. -15- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 16 10. On site provisions for bicycle travel purposes shall be pro- vided on both sides of the proposed north/south street. Said on site provisions shall commence not less than 200 feet from the center lines of McFadden Avenue on the north and Center Drive on the south. Design of,such.provisions shall be subject to approval by the Director of Public Works. 11. The layout and design of this project shall comply with the Planning Commission's approval, provided further that the unique characteristics of this project necessitate the monitoring of ancillary improvements, and the Planning Director is hereby authorized and empowered to disapprove any ancillary improve- ments which he determines is detrimental to the general design, layout, or construction.as approved.by the Planning Commission or which is adverse to the public health, welfare, or safety of potential users of the project. The -Planning Director shall specifically state in writing his reasons for non approval of any ancillary improvemnts and transmit to the applicant within 10 days. The applicant may appeal the determination of the Planning Director to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission shall act on the proposed ancillary improvements_ or an amendment to the conditional use permit as approved herein. 12. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, and any other required fire protection and detection devices or 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 Marshal and the Director of Public Works. 13. All on site fire hydrants shall be dedicated to the City. 14. The north/south street shall be dedicated for enforcement purposes only by the Huntington Beach Police Department; curbs shall be painted,red and posted "No Parking". 15. The property along the westerly drive between Sites 1 and 2 shall be improved to provide an aesthetic buffer between the two developments. However,..such-improvements shall be designed to accommodate -emergency vehicles. The design for such separation shall be subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. 16. There shall, be a four foot wide minimum foot path opening pro- vided between the European Village and the apartment complex for emergency access as designated on the approved site plan. -16- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1111 Page 17 17. Prior to establishing a fire hydrant system layout, the developer shall submit sprinkler plans to the Fire Marshal for approval action. 18. Soils and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said report shall be submitted to the Depart- ment of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by the Director of that department. 19. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district and shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District No. 3 Sewer Annex District. 20. Drainage for the complex shall be subject to the approval by the Director of Public Works prior to recordation of final maps or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction of the proposed development. 21. The property shall be subject to the local sanitation district requirements and fees. 22. No drainage pipe borings shall be allowed under Center Drive. 23. All channel (main line storm drains) inlets shall be north of Center Drive. 24. The developer shall dedicate exclusive easements for all on site water mains and appurtenances to the City. 25. Underground utility plans shall be subject to approval by the Huntington Beach Municipal Water District. The design of the north/south street shall be subject to approval by the Director of Public Works. 26. The precise design of the primary drive entrance to Site 3 located midway between McFadden Avenue and Center Drive shall be subject to approval of the Planning Director. 27. CC&R`s imposed on the development shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning and Environmental Resources. 28. The applicant shall acquire that portion of the proposed private street which is currently owned by the City or in the alternative shall submit a parcel map realigning the subject street and shall submit a subsequent modification to the conditional use permit to revise the development proposal commensurate with said revised parcel map. -17- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 18 29. The size of parking spaces and access shall conform to the pro- visions of Article 979, provided further that if Article 979 is amended prior to construction of the parking facilities, to accommodate compact vehicle parking the applicant may comply with provisions of Article 979, either at time of approval or as in effect at time of actual construction of facility. 30. The proposed private street shall be developed to its ultimate width upon development of Phase 1 of the application. 31. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning in either the hotels or residential units, then the -insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respective- ly. 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. 32. 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. 33. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units of all residential units. 34. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth move- ment for the project property. 35. All structures proposed for construction within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. 36. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 37. The hotels and residential units on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. 38. During construction, the selective control and elimination of 'the gopher population shall be pursued so as not to impact the surrounding neighborhood with the mass migration and nuisance effects of this animal. 39. Developer shall submit a rodent extermination plan to the Planning Department for approval prior to commencing any extermination process. -18- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 19 40. The aesthetic considerations and use of windmills to circulate the water in the artificial stream among the apartments shall be pursued, thereby conserving electrical energy. 41. }iigh-efficiency parking lot lights shall be used (for example, high pressure sodium vapor lights). 42. Crime'prevention aspects of physical design shall be incorporated into the building design. Example: single - cylinder locks and dead bolts, especially on remote garages and commercial establishments. 43. Glazing used for structures higher than two (2) stories shall be of non -reflective material in order to reduce glare. 44. Should the planned use of water falls and ponds in Area I be terminated for any reason, the developer and/or subsequent owners shall submit plan for such termination to the Planning Department for approval action, in order to avoid any adverse environmental or health hazard effects. 45. The developer should incorporate the following energy savings design considerations into the project: a. Utilization of natural light and natural air movement instead of artificial light and artificial air conditioning. b. Use of solar -assisted heating for swimming pools and space heating. C. Meet the minimum residential State Thermal Insulation Standards for all structures within the project area. 46. Reciprocal easements shall be granted over the westerly 50 feet of parcel 4 for vehicular access rights to parcels 1 through 3. Should the westerly boundary of parcel 4 be realigned to reflect the center line of the north/south street, parcel 4 shall grant to parcels 1 through 3 reciprocal easements over and across the westerly 25 feet of said parcel for vehicular access, parcel 3 shall grant to parcel 1, 2, and 4 reciprocal easements over the easterly 25 feet of said parcel for vehicular access, parcel 1 shall grant reciprocal easements over and across the easterly 25 feet of such parcel to parcels 2, 3, and 4 for vehicular access, and parcel 2 shall grant reciprocal easements over and across the easterly 25 feet of such parcel for vehicular access to parcels 1, 3, and 4. -19- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 20 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - SITE 1 1. A plan depicting the parking assignments for the tenants of the apartment complex shall be submitted to and subject to approval by the Planning Director. 2. Precise elevation drawings shall be submitted to and subject to the approval of the Planning Director. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits the developer shall submit engineering calculations supporting and certifying to the accuracy of the lot coverage of all structures on site and to the density permitted. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - SITE 2 EUROPEAN VILLAGE 1. Site 2 will be monitored during the first 6 months of its operation by the City. If the Planning Director finds that the parking pro- vided in Phase 1 cannot reasonably accommodate the traffic gener- ated, the developer shall provide additional parking (temporary) until Phase 2 (Site 3) is developed. If Phase 2 is not constructed, said temporary parking shall be permanently improved. 2. Each attraction within the amusement area shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director. Plans precisely depicting the type of amusement proposed shall be submitted to the Planning Director. 3. A precise improvement plan delineating proposed treatment and materials used in the "mountain feature" contained at the southeast portion of Site 2 shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director. 4. The residential dwelling units within the European Village complex shall be subject to Park and Recreation Fees as established by the Ordinance Code. 5. Security apparatus utilized to contain the private parking area shall be subject to approval by the Fire Marshal. 6. All pedestrian walkways within the European Village shopping complex shall consist of enriched paving such as cobblestones or other material which is acceptable to the Director of Planning. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - SITE 3 1. The parking area immediately north of the specialty shopping complex shall be designed and improved with diagonal parking in lieu of perpendicular parking. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 -20- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 21 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8788"X" REVISED SUBDIVIDER: Gordon Mountjoy 'Phis is a request to permit revised Tentative Tract 8788 located on the east side of Gothard, 658 feet south of Talbert. Chairman Slates stated that Gordon Mountjoy had requested a continuance to the February 18, 1976 Planning Commission meeting. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8788"X" REVISED WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-01 Aplicant: Anthony DeLeonardis This is a request to permit a reduction of minimum 60 foot frontage in lieu of S.9162.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the northeast corner of Utica and Huntington Streets. The Chairman noted that the applicant had requested a two weeks continuance on this hearing. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-01 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9175 Subdivider: Tony DeLeonardis This is a request to permit the subdivision of 2.5 acres of land into 9 lots located on the northeast corner of Huntington and Utica. The Chairman stated that the applicant had requested a two week continuance on this hearing. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9175 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None -21- 2/3/76 - PC 0 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Page 22 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-25 Applicant: Argosy Tennis Association This is a request to permit a family tennis and racquet ball club located on the north side of Argosy Drive approximately 950 feet west of Graham. The Chairman stated that the applicant has requested a two week continuance. I i ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-25 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSIONERS' �'OMMENTS: Commissioner Parkinson was excused at 12:45 A.M. Chairman Slates advised the Commission that the City Council had requested at its February 2nd meeting that two members of the Planning Commission serve on a Committee to study the McFadden closure. Commissioner Boyle volunteered to serve on this Committee along with Chairman Slates. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow reviewed the action of the City Council at its meeting of February 2, 1976. -22- 2/3/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 3, 1976 Paste 23 ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:05 A.M. TO AN ADJOURNED MEETING ON FEBRUARY 10, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson ,(,- 'LaG -hard A. Harlow Secretary Chairman -23- 2/3/76 - PC