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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1976 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Slates noted that Commissioner Shea was ill. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1976, AND FEBRUARY 18, 1976, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-1"A" and 76-1"B" Edward Selich addressed the Commission and stated that 8 issues were at stake on 76-1"A". He referred to the memo from the Project Area Committee. There was a discussion on item 4, a. through h. with regard to the designations of the 8 areas on the General Plan. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Bob Terry, a representative of the Project Area Committee, stated that 4 a., the old civic center site, should be in Planning Reserve. Tom Whaling, Chairman of the Project Area Committee, stated that he, as a minority of one, felt the site of the old civic center should be a place for low and moderate income housing. He was j opposed to changes.on the pier. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. I Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 2 ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1976, EXCEPT FOR MODIFYING ITEM 4 c. TO DESIGNATE THE HUNTINGTON PACIFIC APARTMENTS AS OPEN SPACE ON THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: I Shea Monica Florian addressed the Commission on General Plan Amendment 76-1"B". She stated that the Staff had reviewed the new information presented but that it must stand with the original recommendation to designate this property medium density residential. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing. Jerome Bame, representing the owners of the property, addressed the Commission and requested that due to its proximity to the Town and Country Shopping Center and frontage on Beach Boulevard, his client requested that the Commission consider favorably designating the front 3.66 acres abutting Beach Boulevard as commercial and the rear 5 acres medium density residential on the General Plan. He stated that the owner of the property is prepared to develop the entire acreage as one project. He presented a miniature mock-up of a concept of commercial development. George Snyder, President of the Home Council, urged the Commission to maintain its original recommendation of medium density resi- dential designation on the property. Commission discussion ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PARKINSON AND SECONDED BY BOYLE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION TO REAFFIRM PREVIOUS POSITION AND DESIGNATE 2.2.1 AS MEDIUM DENSITY. VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Boyle NOES: Bazil, Slates, Kerins ABSENT: Shea THE MOTION FAILED Commissioner Parkinson discussed the strip zoning along Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Bazil stated that in view of the fact that the City has a commitment from the developer on plans for development of the entire acreage, he had changed his mind on the land use designation. -2- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 3 Chairman Slates felt that a plan for commercial on the front and residential on the rear had merit. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO DESIGNATE THE FRONT 3.66 ACRES ABUTTING BEACH BOULEVARD IN SECTION 2.2.1 AS COMMERCIAL ON THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE REAR 5 ACRES DESIGNATED MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: Parkinson ABSENT: Shea DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON 1976 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Bryan Austin addressed the Commission and stated that under the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 the City is entitled to receive 2.4 million dollars over a three year period. The City is currently entering the 2nd entitlement year in which it is eligible to receive $690,000 of these funds. To receive these funds the City must prepare a Community Development Program and Housing Assistance Plan. This year to increase citizen participation in the formulation of these programs, the City Council appointed a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC held two meetings in February at which time they gathered citizen input. Based on the input they received from city departments, community organizations, and individuals, the Committee formulated its recommended Community Development Program and Housing Assistance Plan. The specific projects which the Committee recommends for funding in the second year entitlement are: Project Cost 1. Construction of a combination Community Center, $109,000 Human Service Center and Boy's Club at the Bushard School Site 2. Pool facility for handicapped and community $220,000 swim complex at Oceanview High School 3. Loan to Human Resources Council Day Care Center $ 38,000 4. Facilities to increase the mobility of handi- $ 53,000 capped persons 5. Assistance to the Orange County Housing $ 10,000 Authority 6. Outdoor Recreation Facilities for the Senior $ 96,000 Citizen Center -3- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 4 7. Storm Drain Project, Delaware Street, Adams to $154,000 Yorktown (Part A) ' 8. Renovation and preservation of the Newland House $ 10,000 Total $690,000 The City Council will make its final decision on March 29, 1976. The Planning Commission was requested to either endorse the Committee's recommendation or to `add `or delete projects' they felt were more in keeping with community development needs of the City. Tom Moseley addressed the Commission and discussed the Housing Assistance Plan. He cited the need for assisted housing in Huntington Beach and reported the'second year assisted housing goals that were approved by the Committee. These goals are: 49 existing house' units to 'be`' leased under -the 'Sectiofi' 8 rent subsidy program and set aside for large families 383 existing housing units to be leased under the'Section,8. program and set aside for all other families 185 new units to be constructed for elderly and handicapped households He also pointed out that while these goals do not meet the total current need for assisted housing, the actual number of units allo- cated to Huntington Beach will probably be less. Kathy Manulkin, Chairman'of the CAC,'addressed'the Commission and reitterated the projects that were recommended for approval by the citizens' committee, citing'tremendous'citizen support for these projects, and pointing out their importance:`She'�urged the Commission to endorse the'Committee's''recommended programs.- The Commission addressed questions on the priorities to the Community Development representatives and staff. Questions were addressed to Brian Parkinson, Planning Commission's CAC representative, concerning proposed pool for the handicapped community'swimming complex to be located at Oceanview High School. The public hearing was opened:" Dr. Altimari, Huntington Beach Union High School District, discussed the need for the swimming complex at Oceanview.High School. He pointed out the willingness of the high school district to enter into a joint sponsorship of the pool complex and pointed out that although no formal agreements had been reached with the City there 11 1 -4- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesdays March 2, 1976 Page 5 was a desire to participate in the funding and operation of the project on the part of the High School District and matters would be going before the School Board prior to the Council meeting on March 29, 1976, and obviously some official support could be presented. He pointed out that in light of recent construction bid overages the amount of funding the School District could pro- vide was not yet determined. Police Chief Earle Robitaille addressed the Commission. He spoke on behalf of the allocation for the Boy's Club and endorsed its position as the first priority on the list. Tom Whaling stated that he felt Item No. 15, Downtown Project Consulting, should be a high priority item since it would bring revenue to the City. Frances Zohlman spoke in behalf of assistance to the handicapped. Scot Flanagan spoke in favor of an olympic size pool in the area. Herb Levy, Principal of the Bushard School, endorsed the Committee's selection of the Boy's Club as the top priority project. A. Spiegel pointed out the need for storm drains in the vicinity of Christy Drive and Woodstock Lane. She stated that a letter had been submitted to the City bearing signatures of the residents in the area which requested the City to remedy the storm drain problems. Lee Mosteller, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission and member of the Citizens Advisory Commission, addressed the Commission. He discussed the needs for the swimming pool complex. Bob Jarrard addressed the Commission on the subject of the storm drains and the City's need to improve them. The public hearing was closed. There was a lengthy discussion on the merits of the swimming pool and the size that would meet the needs of the community. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION ENDORSED THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH THE QUALIFICATION_ THAT THE FIRST AND SECOND YEAR ENTITLEMENTS TOTALING $325,000 BE THE MAXIlN1JM CONTRIBUTION_F_ROM HCD FUNDS USED TO CONSTRUCT A 25 METER POOL AND NOT AN OLYMPIC SIZE FACILITY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea Chairman Slates called a five minute recess at 9:35 P.M. -5- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 6 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9235 Applicant: Buccella, Ong, Hollingsworth This is a request for 23 lots on 6.4 acres of land east of Leslie Lane, north and south of Dunbar Street, for the purpose of construct- ing four-plex apartments. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and noted that a map was on display. He discussed the conditions of approval and presented a vugraph. Frank Buccella, applicant, addressed the Commission and discussed the plans. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9235, WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach -does hereby find that the proposed subdivision, along with its design and improvements, is consistent with general and specific plans for the area in that: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 6.4 + acre parcel of land zoned R2 (which allows 16 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 14.3 units per gross acre. 2. 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. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for low density residential was placed on said property. 4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are proposed 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative map received and dated February 27, 1976, shall be the approved layout. 2. The sewer and water and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards. -6- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, Maxcb 21 1976 Page 7 3. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system. 4. The sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewage system. 5. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district's requirements and fees. 6. 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. 7. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection and to the approval of the City Engineer. Cost for 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. 8. A six (6) ft. high masonry block wall shall be constructed around the periphery of the development where such property abuts property zoned for R1 uses. 9. The design on the termination and turnaround at the end of Vineland Drive shall be subject to the Director of Public Works approval action and shall include a radius curb landscaping in the construction of a block wall. 10. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11 respectively. 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 and unusable material shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 12. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating. 13. An assessment of the archaeological conditions existing on site shall be prepared by a qualified archeologist and submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval action. -7- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 8 14. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration for, earth movement for the subject property and, in addition, shall address the requirements of the Special Studies Act. 15. All structures proposed for construction within this subdivision shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. 16. Calculations on footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 17. 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. 18. The developer shall participate in the Orange County, Sanitation District applicable to subject property. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-02 Applicant: Patricia G. Jackson IN CONJUNCTION WITH: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-2 Applicant: Patricia G. Jackson Conditional Exception No. 76-02 is a request for a reduction in the required lot width on the proposed lots numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. Lot number 5, a corner lot, has the required 65 feet of lot width. Tentative Parcel Map 76-2 is a request to divide two existing parcels of land into 5 individual lots. There are a total of 20 existing units on the subject property with 4 units designated on"each pro- posed lot. John Cope addressed the Commission and briefly discussed the staff report. Chairman Slates opened the public hearing on Conditional Exception 76-02. There was no one present to speak in favor of or opposition to this application, so Chairman Slates closed the public hearing. -8- 3/2/76 -,PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 9 Commission discussion ensued on both applications. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-02 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 76-2 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITION OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 76-02 The existing driveway approach servicing the common access way easement shall be increased from the existing width to reflect a 25 foot approach measured from the top of the X. FINDINGS - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 76-02 1. The proposed division of land is consistent with the adopted General Plan Land Use Element objectives and the existing zoning adopted by the City. 2. The subject site and existing structures are suitable for the design of the proposed divsion of land. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 76-2 1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Planning Department dated January 30, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. A final parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Public Works and shall be approved by the City Council and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. A copy of the recorded parcel map and a copy of the recorded 25 foot reciprocal driveway providing for access over each and every parcel shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 Subdivider: George A. Armstrong This is a request to permit a revision to a previously approved subdivision. The original approval was for 8 lots. The revised map indicates 10 single family residential lots. This requested revision is in response to concerns expressed by the surrounding property owners. The applicant is attempting to provide standard 60 ft. wide lots and also to design the subdivision so as to afford the greatest amount of preservation of the view presently existing for the residents to the east. John Cope addressed the Commission and reviewed the history of this application. He discussed the suggested conditions of approval. -9- 3/2/76 - PC Minutest H.B. Planning Commission Tuesdays March 21 11976 Page 10 George Armstrong, applicant, addressed the Commission and read a letter written by surrounding property owners requesting the approval of the revised map. He expressed appreciation to the Planning Depart- ment for their efforts in working with iiim to obtain a better plan. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7743 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the policies and objectives of the adopted General Plan Land Use Element. 2. The design, layout, and proposed improvements are in conformance with the State Map Act, City Subdivision ordinance, and applicable standard plans and specifi- cations on file with the City. � ' CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative map received and dated February 24, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. The sewer and 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 of Huntington Beach sewage system. 5. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district's requirements and fees. 6. 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. 7. Street sections shall be determined by the soil's R value and by the traffic index. 8. All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection and to the approval of the City Engineer. Three and one-half percent (3-1/2%) of the amount of the improvement bond shall be posted with the City Engineer for inspection costs. 1 -10- 3/2/76 - pc Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 11 9. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration for earth movement for the subject property. The report shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Special Studies Act. 10. All structures proposed for construction within this subdivision shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. 11. Calculations on footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 12. 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. 13. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District applicable to subject property. 14. A six (6) foot high decorative masonry wall incorp- orating a combination of landscape planting to miti- gate the impact of the wall along Warner Avenue shall be constructed in a five (5) foot landscape easement along Warner Avenue. The plan for such screening wall and landscaping method shall be submitted to the Plan- ning Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to submitting the final map to the City Council for acceptance. Measurement of the height of said wall shall be from finished grade of the property lines along Warner Avenue. 15. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. 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. The CC&R's on the subject property shall reflect such an insulation provision. 16. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. The CC&R's on the subject property shall indicate such an energy source provision. -11- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 12 17. A copy of the CC&R's on the subject property shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to submittal of the final map to the City Council for acceptance. Specific provisions which will prohibit any structure (including landscaping) from exceeding thirty-six (36) inches in height in the designated view corridor and open space areas shall be provided. The height measurement of such structures and landscaping shall be from the finished grade of Marina View Drive. 18. All structures exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height shall set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the 25 foot view corridor easement which is located on lot number 8. AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle,"Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-4 "A" "REWRITE OF LOW DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT" - ARTICLE 931 Jim Palin stated that an addendum had been prepared for deletions, additions, and corrections, and suggested that the addendum be read and discussed. There was a discussion on club house facilities, the size, and problems some developers were experiencing. Also there was a discussion on density. The public hearing was opened. There being no one to speak for or against this Code Amendment, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY BOYLE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-4"A" WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle NOES: Kerins ABSENT: Shea Commissioner Kerins stated that he would like for it to be made a matter of record that he voted in opposition to Code Amendment, No. 75-4 "A" because he felt that 6 1/2 units per gross acre is too high a density. He felt the City should be lowering the density rather than raising it. - 1- 1/1)17F - ID I- Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 13 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-4 "B" "REWRITE OF HIGH DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT" - ARTICLE 936 There was a discussion on continuing this to allow time to draft into ordinance form. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY PARKINSON CODE AMENDMENT NO. 75-4 "B" WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 16, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-2 "OIL CODE" - ARTICLE 968 Code Amendment No. 76-2proposed to amend Article 968 by repealing reference for redrilling from existing provisions of the Ordinance Code and to amend by rewording the definition section 9681(f) to allow a side track operation beyond the extremities or sides of an existing bore casing. This amendment is also to repeal the definition of redrilling as contained within Section 2301 of the Oil Code. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak for or against this code amendment, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-2 WAS APPROVED BY 'CHE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Bazil, Finley, Slates, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Shea MISCELLANEOUS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A letter from J. E. Gerspach, Division Chief in the Fire Department, concerning high rise building fire protection requirements was received and filed. -13- 3/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, March 2, 1976 Page 14 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Chairman Slates commended Commissioner Parkinson for his work with the Citizens Advisory Committee. STAFF'S COMMENTS: John O'Connor discussed pending bills in the legislature. Secretary Harlow discussed the action of City Council's meeting on March 1, 1976. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Slates adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. to a joint meeting of City Council and Project Area Committee on Wednesday, March 3, 1976, in Room B8 of Civic Center at 8:00 p.m. chard A. Harlow Roger Slates Secretary Chairman 1 -14- 3/2/76 - PC