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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Chairman Slates noted that the applicant had withdrawn this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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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