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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-19MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1976 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 28, AND OCTOBER 5, 1976, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea ORAL COMMUNICATIONS-. None In the Chairman's absence Vice Chairman Gibson presided over the meeting. SCHEDULED ITEMS: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-12 - "OLDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN" The staff requested that this item be continued to allow more time for a survey to be made of the area as well as prepare a detailed land use map of the Oldtown Area. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Thomas Wickstrom addressed the Commission and discussed the results of surveys he had taken. He suggested that property owners in the area conduct the survey rather than college students, or that a property owner accompany the students. Dave Eadie stated that this survey was being made in conjunction with the HCD survey which would take more time. He stated that there were three students who would do the survey and that they would be instructed by the staff on the manner in which the survey would be conducted. Any questions pertaining to the Code would be directed to the staff rather than answered by those conducting the survey. Ed Farber stated that he was opposed to students making the surveys. Dave Eadie stated, in response to a question from a property owner, that he would be mailing out questionnaires to those property owners who do not reside in the area. The public hearing was closed. t Page 2 i Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-12 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 7, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-8 - SUNDECKS, WINDSCREENS, AND YARD REQUIRE- MENTS ON WATERFRONT LOTS Dave Eadie gave a brief background of this Code Amendment, indi- cating that the proposed Code Amendment has not been published in the Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association Newsletter and many residents of the area have valid issues which should be addressed. He stated that the staff felt that the amendment should be continued 'for approximately 30 days to allow time for further staff discussion with affected residents of the area. There was a discussion on enforcement and the City's stand on exist- ing structures. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this Code Amendment and the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE-AND SECOND BY FINLEY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-8 WAS CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 16, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-16 - LIMITED USE DISTRICT r Dave "Eadie su=arized the staff report, stating that he had no information to add. The public hearing wLs opened. There was no one present to speak on this code amendment and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION,BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY NEWMAN CODE AMENDMENT 76-16 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea - 2 - 10/19/76 - PC Page 3 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-15 - MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO ARTICLE 939 TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL HORSE FACILITIES STANDARDS John Cope reviewed the background information on this code amend- ment and summarized the information contained in the staff report. There was a discussion on the minimum side yard setbacks and public improvements and dedications. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this code amendment and the public hearing was closed. Further discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-15 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-25 Applicant: Glenn S. Enomoto Conditional Use Permit No. 76-25 is a request to allow the develop- ment and operation of a wholesale nursery operation. The proposed site is a portion of the Southern California Edison Company right-of-way that extends northerly for approximately 600 ft. from Warner Avenue between Bressel Lane and Ross Street. An aerial photograph was shown of the property. John Cope noted that he had handed out detailed site plans for the Commission's information. He stated that the staff felt that the proposed wholesale nursery operation was a compatible land use. There followed a discussion on the conditions of approval. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Enomoto, the applicant, addressed the Commission and discussed his plans for the wholesale nursery and stated that he felt the conditions suggested by the staff would present no problems. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. - 3 - 10/19/76 - PC Page 4 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 76-89 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-25 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed site is adequate to serve the proposed use. 2. The proposed use has resulted in positive environmental effects, including weed and rodent control and an improvement in the visual aesthetics of the site. 3. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated October 19, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. All vehicles operating within the nursery shall not exceed a speed of 10 miles per hour. 3. The taller and larger plant material shall only be stored away from the residential properties to the west. Lower growing trees and shrubs shall only be permitted adjacent to these residential properties, and this plant material shall be no higher than one foot lower than the top portion of the wall which they abut. 4. All soil anten3ments or planting mix materials shall be kept damp to minimize the possibility of such material blowing onto adjacent properties. 5. Spraying of plant materials shall be done from the property line onto the premises of the site or inwardly away from the residential ,pr-)perties. 6. The onsite access roads shall be treated so as to control dust that may be raised by veicles. - 4 - 10/19/76 - PC 1 Page 5 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 7. Chemicals and their application shall only be permitted if approved by the Orange County Department of Mental Health. 8. Employees shall be continuously instructed on the above recommended procedures. Violation of these procedures shall subject the applicant to revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. 9. The hours of operation shall be such that no physical dis- turbances are endured by the residents of adjacent properties. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea ZONE CASE NO. 76-23 Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Department Zone Change No. 76-23 is a proposal initiated by the Planning Department to rezone the old city yard site from M2 (Heavy Industrial) to R2 (Medium Density Residential. This rezoning is necessary to implement the previously Adopted General Plan Land Use designation on the site. The property is located at the northwest corner of Alabama Street and Memphis Avenue, approximately 172 feet east of Lake Street. John Cope discussed the background history of this zone case. The public hearing was opened. speak on the zone case. Commission discussion ensued. There was no one present to ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY ZONE CASE NO. 76-23 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT:, Parkinson, Slates, Shea PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-4 Applicant: Initiated by the Planning Department John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that this proposed street alignment was initiated in order to provide access to several land -locked parcels that exist approximately 300 feet north of Utica Avenue. -5- 10/19/76 - PC Page 6 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 The public hearing was opened by Vice Chairman Gibson. There was no one present to speak on this precise plan and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-4 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY RESOLUTION NO. 1184, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-4 TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO VARIOUS PARCELS OF LAND NORTH OF UTICA AND WEST OF FLORIDA, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 76-8 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Department The purpose of this precise plan is to effectuate the following: 1. The cul-de-sacing of Shipley Street at 17th Street. 2. The precise alignment of a 20 ft. north/south alley right-of-way between Adams Avenue and 17th Street. Said alley will be located approximately 118 ft. west of Main Street. 3. The precise alignment of a 25 ft. nortl-/south local street between Adams Avenue and Shipley Street. Said street will be located approximately 118 ft. east of 17th St. Jim Palin gave a brief background history of this precise plan. An aerial photograph was shown. Vice Chairman Gibson opened the public hearing. Larry Bartman felt that while the proposed precise plan would be nice for the new homeowners it could possibly increase the traffic on the 20 ft. alley. The public hearing was closed. Acting Secretary Selich spoke on the precise plan and what it proposed to do. The public hearing was closed. Page 7 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 There was a discussion by Commission and staff on parking problems with the school. Mr. Palin stated that he would bring back a report to the Commission on the timing of the development of the community park. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-8 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY RESOLUTION 1183, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 76-8 TO PROVIDE CUL-DE-SAC ON SHIPLEY STREET AT SEVENTEENTH STREET, 20 FOOT NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN ADAMS AVENUE AND SEVENTEENTH STREET AND A 25 FOOT STREET BETWEEN ADAMS AVENUE AND SHIPLEY AVENUE, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY NEGATIVE DECLARATION N0. 76-82 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea Staff was directed to bring back further information on working with the school district to analyze traffic impacts of the existing park- ing -lot facility and to provide suggestions on how to eliminate the potential problem of auto access on the alley south of 17th Street. ADOPTION OF SCENIC HIGHWAYS AND NOISE ELEMENTS Acting Secretary Selich addressed the Commission and summarized the information contained in the staff report. He noted that neither of these elements has been adopted and to accommodate the Redevelopment Plan schedule it will be necessary to adopt the Scenic Highways and Noise Elements separately after a public hearing on November 2, 1976. The Commission expressed some concern over the short period of time allowed them for adoption of the Noise and Scenic Highways Elements. Acting Secretary Selich explained that they were only interim Elements and that revisions could be made prior to adoption of the complete General Plan Document. He stated that they could be on the Agenda for the October 27, 1976 adjourned meeting for discussion. -7- 10/19/76 - PC Page 8 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY NEWMAN THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET THE NOISE ELEMENT AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 2, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: Finley ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea Deputy City Attorney John O'Connor stated that the motion did carry.. MISCELLANEOUS: John Cope addressed the Commission and discussed the anticipated disposition of City surplus property on the northwest corner of Florida and Yorktown Avenue. Mr. Cope indicated that the property is designated medium density on the General Plan and that no civic facilities or City use is anticipated by the City at this time and therefore recommended that its disposition would be in conformance with the General Plan. Commissioner Boyle expressed his concern that stated policies in regard to findings of consistency with the General Plan on surplus properties was not being adhered to. It was there- fore the consensus of the Commission that a report be submitted to the Commission and the item placed on its next agenda. Staff con- curred and indicated that this item would be brought back at a future meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Jim Hensley, a resident of Huntington Beach, discussed the Redevelop- ment Plan and asked for clarification on what it entails. COMMISSIONERS'COMMENTS: There was a discussion among the Commissioners on the Redevelopment Plan and the role the Planning Commission plays in it. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Acting Secretary Selich stated that he would be editing and distributing the ULI Report from Palm Beach which would contain a brief biographical background on the panelists. -8- 10/19/76 - PC Page 9 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, October 19, 1976 ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:35 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE TO THE MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1976, AT 7:00 P.M. IN ROOM B8 IN THE CIVIC CENTER BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates, Shea /JUJ - Edward D. Se ich Acting Secretary 1 Charles T. Gibson Vice Chairman -9- 10/19/76 - PC