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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1976 - 7:00 PM 'COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bazil NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Slates stated that he had been requested by the Mayor and Vice -Mayor to postpone elections of officers until a later date. It was the consensus of the majority of the Commission to adhere to previous policy and hold election,of Chairman and Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission on this date as required by the By -Laws. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY KERINS THE COMMISSION CHOSE TO HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Shea, Slates ABSENT: Bazil Commissioners Slates and Shea requested to be excused from the election. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE RUTH FINLEY WAS NOMINATED AND ELECTED FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates, Shea ABSENT: Bazil COMMISSIONER FINLEY ASSUMED THE POSITION OF CHAIRMAN. -1- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Two ON MOTION BY K_ERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE BRIAN PARKINSON WAS NOMINATED AND ELECTED FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates, Shea ABSENT: Bazil CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON, MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 1976, JUNE 15, 1976, AND JUNE 22, 1976 WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil, Slates, Shea REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-18 APPLICANT: Walt Babcock This is a request for the development of a racquetball club to be located on the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Sims Street in the R-3 (Medium High Density Residential District). John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the staff has requested a continuance of this application until the July 20, 1976 regular Commission meeting to allow staff to analyze the legal status of the proposed development. Mr. Cope further stated that the applicant concurs with the continuance. Chairman Finley opened the public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 76-18. There being no one present to speak for or against the application, Chairman Finley continued the public hearing until July 20, 1976. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-18 WAS CONTINUED TO THE JULY 20, 1976 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil -2- PC 7/7/76 U Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission: Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Three CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-11 Applicant: Edwin C. Ross This application is a request for additions to an existing church located on the west side of Main Street, south of Adams Avenue (1207 Main Street) in the R1-0 District. John_ Cope addressed the Commission and stated that this application was previously before the Planning Commission on June 1, 1976 at which time the Commission expressed concern regarding the proposed building setbacks, general circulation of the parking area, and the design and materials of the building elevations. Mr. Cope stated that the applicant has submitted revised plans which attempted to resolve each of the concerns, and further stated that the staff feels that the .revised plan has sufficiently alleviated the enumerated concerns of the Commission and therefore recommends approval of this application. Chairman Finley opened the public hearing. There being no persons to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Finley opened the item for discussion. Commissioner Slates stated that this application is another example of problems that can be solved when Commission, staff, and applicant work together. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-11 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plan dated June 29, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. Soil reports as required by the Department of Building and Com- munity Development and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to such departments prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Prior to final inspection for any building, a landscape plan depicting plant type, size, location, and plan irrigation, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. 4. Overnight storage of transportation vehicles exceeding 6500 gross pounds shall be prohibited unless previously approved by the Planning Commission. -3- PC 7/7/76 rY_ r Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Four 5. Fire protection 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 Department and Department of Public Works. 6. Adams Avenue shall be dedicated as required by the Department of Public Works. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed additions to the existing use are in substantial conformance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. AYES: Parkinson, Finely, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-4 Applicant: Fathers #4 This application is a request to establish a restaurant at the west side of Industry Way, approximately 500 feet south of McFadden Avenue in the 100-M1-A-20,000 District. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the proposal was to establish a sandwich type restaurant in the Lusk Industrial Park. Mr. Cope further stated that the developer has met with staff and -development problems have been resolved. It was noted that the applicant's proposal is for a new structure rather than utilizing aft-existing-builaing within the Lusk Industrial Park. Mr. Cope stated that the applicant has met the requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and'that the use is needed in the industrial area. Chairman Finley opened the public hearing. Mr. James Orr, representing the applicant,addressed the Commission. Mr. Orr stated that his proposed use should be a welcome addition to the industrial park. He further stated that this proposal will be the fourth such use in an industrial area and requested the Com- mission to give him their approval. There being no further persons present to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Finley opened the item for discussion. -4- PC 7/7/76 u i Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Five Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-4 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The site plan dated July 1, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. All on -site signing for the use shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission prior to final inspection for the use. 3. A landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifi- cations on file in the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Depart- ment of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 5. 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 sub- mitted to the Fire Department and shall be subject to approval by the Department of Fire and Public Works. 6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is in substantial conformance with applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The use can be antici.pated to fulfill a public need for this type of facility in the industrial area. -5- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July.7, 1976 Page Six AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-13 Applicant: James C. Clark, Jr. This application is to permit a temporary golf driving range to be located on the northeast corner of Garfield Avenue and Crystal Street in the Ml-0 and RA-0 District. Commissioners Shea and Slates abstained -from reviewing this application. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that he had no additional input to the staff report. Mr. Cope clarified condition number 4 of the suggested conditions of approval to read "Crystal Street and Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated and improved as required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code." Chairman Finley opened the public hearing. Mr. James Clark, applicant,addressed the Commission. Mr. Clark requested clarification of suggested condition of approval #3, which reads "The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district as required by local ordinance." Mr. Cope stated that the Ordinance Code requests payment of drainage_assess- ment fees at the,,time'of development. However, Mr. Cope further stated that the Department of Public Works is now requesting 10 percent of the drainage fee at time of development and the remaining 90 percent of the fee is to be paid after the use is in existence longer than five years. Mike Zambory of the Department of Public Works confirmed Mr. Cope's explanation. Mr. Clark objected to suggested condition of approval #4 which reads "Crystal Street and Garfield Avenue shall `be dedicated and improved as required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code." Mr. Clark felt that these typeff of improvements would cause a financial burden on his proposal because he only has a five year lease on the property, and that the use is to be approved for a period of five years. Mr. Clark further stated that he had plans for .youth programs and stated that such a use would be an asset to the City of Huntington Beach. John Thomas, resident of Huntington Beach and adjoining property owner, addressed the Commission and stated that he was infavor,of the use but felt that the applicant should be fequired to put in all necessary improvements to upgrade the area. -6- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Seven Bruce Greer, resident of Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and stated that he also was in favor_ of the use but also felt that the applicant should be required to put in all necessary improvements to upgrade the area. There being no other persons present to speak for or against the application, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Finley opened the item for discussion. Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-13 WAS APPROVED WITH THE'FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated June 1, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 76-13 shall become null and void on July 17, 1981. 3. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district as required by local ordinance. 4. Crystal Street and Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated and improved as required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. No structures other than those shown on the approved plot plan shall be constructed. 6. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Depart- ment of Building and Community Development for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 7. All on -site signs shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of sign permits. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is a logical interim use for the subject area. 2. The proposed site can be used as an industrial use in the future. 3. The proposed use is a needed recreational use in the City. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Slates, Shea ABSENT: Bazil -7- PC 7/7/76 0 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Eight CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-15 Applicant: Jerwel Enterprises This application is to permit the construction and operation of an athletic club located on the southeast corner of Center and Gothard in the C4 District. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that he had no additional input to the staff report. Chairman Finley opened the public hearing. Aerial slides of the proposed site were shown. Earl Welk, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Welk stated that the subject site has limited retail use due to limited exposure from the main street. Therefore, it was his feeling that an athletic club would be a suitable solution to development of the subject property. There being no further persons present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Finley opened the item for discussion. Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY KERINS AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plot plan dated June 7, 1976 shall be the approved layout subject to the following revision: a. The northerly parking area adjacent to Center Drive shall be modified by orienting all of the spaces at a north/south angle, and by eliminating the two (2) spaces in the land- scaped area adjacent to the public right-of-way. This area shall then be landscaped. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment for review and approval. 3. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. -8- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Nine 4. Soil reports as required by Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed plan substantially complies with the applicable ordinance code requirements. 2. The proposed layout and design has been integrated with planning efforts of the entire site as well as adjacent properties, and therefore will provide for a more efficient and compatible commercial land use. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5384 Applicant: Family Home Builders This application is to permit the subdivision of approximately 5 acres of land into a 21 lot multi -family subdivision located 240 feet east of Beach Boulevard and approximately 660 feet south of Ellis Avenue. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant has submitted revised plans and that it was the consensus of the Subdivision Committee that Tentative Tract 5384 has complied with the standards for a medium density residential subdivision. Mr. Cope stated that the revised plan depicted a raised street median on that portion of Street "A" that provides access to the commercial properties, ceasing at the beginning of the residential portion. In answer to Commissioner Kerins' concern as to status of zone change on the property, Mr. Cope stated that e_ thzone change should become effective in approximatelv one week. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5384 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -9- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Ten CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative tract map received and dated June 22, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. Reciprocal drives shall be provided on common property lines between the following abutting lots, lots 1 and 2, lots 3 and 4, lots 5 and 6, lots 7 and 8, lots 9 and 10, lots 11 and 12, lots 13 and 15, lots 16 and 17, and lots 18 and 19. Common driveway reservations on these enumerated lots shall be shown on the final map. 3. Hoyt Circle shall be dedicated as required by the Department of Public Works. 4. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards and shall be through the City of Huntington Beach systems. 5. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment district 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 supervision 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. S. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insu- lation 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the project property. -10- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Eleven 12. All structures proposed for construction within this project shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as in- dicated by the geologist's report. 13. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 14. 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. 15. A six (6) foot high decorative masonry wall shall be provided around the perimeter of the project. The design and materials of the wall, including the special treatment around Hoyt Circle, shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department. 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 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 Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil DISCUSSION: PRELIMINARY DRAFT - PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Ed Selich addressed the Commission and stated that he is soliciting comments from the Commission to the proposed redevelopment plan. Mr. Selich then gave a brief review of the schedule of the redevelop- ment plan. -11- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Twelve Mr. Selich stated that the two major areas of concern of the Project Area Committee are the concept of sub -areas as introduced by the plan. It is the PAC's consensus that the sub -area concept was valid and should be included as a separate document, as it is too restrictive and inflexible to be included in the redevelopment plan document itself. inflexible - The second item of concern of the PAC is the Old Civic Center Site. It is the PAC's consensus that this site should not be used for public use,but rather for commercial use. Mr. Selich stated that the environmental impact document will be filed with the Environmental Review Board the following week. Commissioner Slates stated that he was in favor of the Redevelopment Plan and stated that the sub -area concept gives the public a general idea of what is being done in the subject area. Commissioner Kerins questioned the next step after approval of the plan by the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Selich stated that the plan will then have a first and second reading by the Council and then becomes an effective ordinance. The implementation program will consist of the Planning Department working together with the Developers to get a project started in the area. Commissioner Shea was concerned about high density zoning fronting the ocean. She questioned whether this property can be developed before implementation of the redevelopment program. Mr. Selich stated that it could be developed presently as zoned but stated that this area would be one of the first to be concentrated on for new development regulations. Commissioner Boyle agreed.with Commissioner Slates on sub -areas but questioned the use of the old Civic Center Site. Commissioner Boyle felt that public use should be considered,in that it may cost more money in the long run to build additional public use facilities when needed. Mr. Selich stated the reasons for the PAC's decision to implement the site for commercial use were the immediate cash flow that would result from commercial and that it would provide a catalytical effect in the Redevelopment Area. - --- - -- -- - Commissioner Boyle stated that justification for giving up the ula - Civic Center Site as a public use should be presented -before making a final decision. No other comments were made by Planning Commission. -12- PC 7/7/76 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wed. July 7, 1976 Page Thirteen STAFF'S COMMENTS Secretary Harlow reported on the City Council meeting held July 6, 1976 highlighting the appointment of Floyd G. Belsito as City Administrator. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Chairman Finley reported that the Subdivision Committee appoint- ments were to remain the same. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 20, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Shea, Boyle, Kerins NOES: None ABSENT: Bazil Lnairman ELM Richard A. Harlow Secretary The July 20, 1976 Regular Planning Commission Meeting was rescheduled for July 27, 1976 due to lack of quorum.