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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-18 (7)MINUTES -HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY,_ FEBRUARY 18, 1976 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Shea was unable to attend due to a previous commitment. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 1976, AND FEBRUARY 3, 1976, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Shea ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-22 APPLICANT: Four Seasons Farms This is a request to permit the operation of an equestrian center on a permanent permit located on Ellis Avenue 630 feet west of Goldenwest Street on the south side of Ellis. Chairman Slates noted that the Staff had requested a continuance to allow for the final processing of the proposed "Horse Facilities Ordinances" before the City Council. The applicant concurred with the necessary continuance. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this application. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-22 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 161, 1976,BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Shea Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Page �2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-27 APPLICANT: Bill C. Williams This is a request to permit exceptions to Article 949 for the operation of a commercial horse stable on property located on the north side of Ernest Avenue approximately 320 feet east of Goldenwest Street in an Ml-0, Light Industrial Oil District. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-09 APPLICANT: Bill C. Williams This is a request to continue to operate existing boarding stable for 215 horses located on the north side of Ernest at Stewart. Chairman Slates noted that the Staff had requested a continuance to allow for the final processing of the proposed "Horse Facilities Ordinance" before the City Council. The applicant concurred with the necessary continuance. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this application. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY FINLEY PUBLIC HEARINGS ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-27 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-09 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 16, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Boyle, Shea 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, within the Huntington Beach Industrial Park. A vugraph was shown. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. David Kirchner, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission, and discussed the revised plot plans which had been submitted and noted that they conformed with the standards established in that area. John Hile submitted a letter from Lou Ryave, Club Manager of the Warner Center Racquet Club. This letter addressed the advantages of building a recreational tennis club in an industrial area. He also submitted a letter from David W. Ariss, Vice President of the -2- 2/18/76 - PC 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Page 3 Huntington Beach Industrial Park, in which Mr. Arris stated that he felt the development of such recreational facilities would tend to aid in further developing the remaining acreage. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bazil stated that he was opposed to locating this type of facility in prime industrial area. Commissioner Parkinson concurred with Commissioner Bazil and further stated that he did not feel this use represented the highest and best use as far as the City is concerned. Commissioner Kerins felt that this was not the best use for the industrial property, particularly since this is the best industrial property in the City. Commissioner Finley stated that while this property is not "prime property" such as the Orange County Airport industrial area, it is ' the prime property in Huntington Beach. She expressed concern over the location of the tennis court within the area as opposed to the perimeter of the industrial park. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Slates stated that if the developers as well as the owners of the industrial area felt the development of a tennis club would tend to aid in further developing the remaining acreage that the use should be approved. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75-25 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The use is inconsistent with the intended uses of the zoning. 2. The use is proposed to be located in the middle of the industrial development which provides for land use incompatibilities. 3. The subject site is the most prime industrial property in the City and should be used as such. 4. The City would garner a greater rate of revenue from an industrial use in this area. VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Slates ABSENT: Shea -3- 2/18/76 - PC Minute's: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Page 4 TENTATIVE TRACT 8788"X" REVISED APPLICANT: Gordon Mountjoy Tentative Tract Map No. 8788"X" filed on December 15, 1975, is a request to permit the subdivision of land into 24 individual parcels for industrial development. The property is located on the east side of Gothard approximately 630 feet south of Talbert Avenue. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed the revised,map which was on display. He discussed the amended conditions.of approval. A vugraph was shown. Gordon Mountjoy addressed the Commission and stated that he felt he could comply with the suggested conditions of approval. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY KERINS TENTATIVE TRACT 8788"X".REVISED WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The tentative map received and dated February 18, 1976 shall be the approved layout. , 2. A detailed hydrology study shall be completed and submitted to the Director of Public Works for approval action prior to installation of the street as shown upon the tentative map. This study shall include the method and systems proposed to properly handle surface drainage for -this proposed development. The drainage system shall also include a design to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction of the project. 3. All proposed new streets within this development shall be designed and improved in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. The 45 ft. street section shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach for public street purposes, back of curb to back of curb. The ultimate street width shall be 55 ft. which shall provide for 5 ft. easements on each side of the paved section for utilities and future walk- way purposes. Setbacks of all structures shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way width which should be 55 ft. for the purpose of this condition. 4. All vehicular access rights along Gothard Street shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at street intersections and one driveway for lot number 12, one common access point for lots 7 and 11, and one common access point for lot 17 and 18, and one driveway within 150 ft. of the northerly boundary to lot 24. This would prohibit driveways onto Gothard from lots 1, 6 and 23. 5. Soils and compaction reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Such permits shall be submitted by a qualified soils engineer. All structures constructed within this project shall comply with the report recommendations. 1 -4- 2/18/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Page 5 6. The proposed CC&R's shall be submitted to the City for review by the Attorney's Office and the Planning Department to assure that the documents are prepared as to legal form and that they do not contain provisions that would be violations of any existing City ordinance. 7. The sewer, water, fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards. 8. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system. 9. The sewage disposal shall be through the City's sewage system. 10. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 11. All required improvements shall be constructed under the super- vision of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Costs 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 Engineer for inspection costs. 12. Parcel maps shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 13. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district at the time each parcel is developed. 14. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. 15. All structures existing upon the property within the right-of-way as delineated on the tentative map as public street right-of-way shall be relocated and/or demolished prior to commencement of the street improvements for such street. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-01 APPLICANT: 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 at the northeast corner of Utica and Huntington Streets. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9175 APPLICANT: Tony DeLeonardis -5- 2/18/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Page 6 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. Jim Palin stated that the applicant had discussed alternative layouts with the staff and the revised map is in compliance with provisions of the subdivision ordinance and does not require the•approval:of Conditional Exception No. 76-01. There was a discussion concerning the withdrawal of Conditional Exception No. 76-01. , Chairman Slates opened the public hearing on Conditional Exception No. 76-01. Mr. DeLeonardis addressed the Commission and requested withdrawal of Conditional Exception No. 76-01. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY FINLEY APPROVAL FOR -WITHDRAWAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-01 REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT WAS GRANTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea Mr. DeLeonardis addressed the Commission and complimented the Staff on their cooperation and efforts in arriving at a better plan. Gordon Offstein addressed the Commission and also complimented -the Staff and .the developer for coming up with a better plan, particularly in reference to the prevention of a drainage problem. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9175 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for this type of housing. 2. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for medium density residential was placed on said property. 3. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are pro- posed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the State Map and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. -6- 2/18/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission February 18, 1976 Page 7 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative tract map received and'dated February 17, 1976, shall be the approved layout. 2. Reciprocal drives shall be provided on common property lines between abutting lots to facilitate a maximum of two (2) driveways on Huntington Street and two (2) driveways on pro- posed "A" Street. 3. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards. 4. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system. 5. The sewage disposal shall be through the City sewage system. 6. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 7. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of a final map. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction of the project. 8. All required improvements shall be constructed under the super- vision of and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost for the inspection shall be paid by the Subdivider. Three and one- half percent (3.5%) of the amount of the improvement bond shall be posted with the City Engineer for inspection costs. 9. A twenty-six foot (261) half street section shall be provided along the easterly boundary of the subdivision. Such street shall be dedicated and fully improved at the time of initial construction. 10. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the in- sulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively. 11. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material,' shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 12. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 13. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the project property. -7- 2/18/76-PC Minutes: H•.B. Planning Commission February 18, 1976- Page 8 14. All structures proposed for construction within this project 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. A chemical analysis, as well as tests for physical properties of the soil on subject property, shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. MISCELLANEOUS: Memo from Director of Public Works requesting a finding of conformance with the General Plan on two proposed street vacations within the City. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOUND CONDITION NO. 9 OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TRACT 8746 REQUIR- ING THE CITY TO VACATE 15.50 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF GRAHAM STREET SOUTH OF MCFADDEN TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY'S 'GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOUND THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN TALBERT AVENUE AND HARRIMAN AVENUE, 100 FEET EAST OF GOTHARD STREET, TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Gordon Offstein stated that he had been unable to find documents in the library which were to have been issued from the Planning Department Staff. Secretary Harlow advised him that the Planning Department had furnished the library with these documents and would continue to furnish the library with documents originating from the Planning Department WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Chairman Slates stated that with the Commission's approval he would like to represent the Planning Commission at the AIP/ASPO Conference in Washington D.C. the week of March 21. The Planning Commission concurred. -8- 2/18/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Page 9 Commissioner Bazil expressed concerns over property being held in Planning Reserve, thus denying the owners the possibility of disposing of their property. Secretary Harlow stated that this will be reviewed at the General Plan hearing in June, 1976. There was considerable discussion among Commissioners of the Joint Study Session with City Council and PAC to be held on March 3, 1976. Secretary Harlow stated that he would meet with the City Attorney's office and discuss the procedures for the March 3 meeting. Chairman Slates asked that a copy of Section 65402 of the Government Code be furnished him. John O'Connor stated that he would do so. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Secretary Harlow discussed the action at the City Council meeting of February 17, 1976. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Secretary Parkinson, None Shea Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins Chairman -9- 3/18/76