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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-02APPROVED 12/7/76 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach,'California TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1976 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea Commissioner Boyle arrived at 7:05 P.M. Commissioner Newman arrived at 7:30 P.M. Commissioner Finley had an excused absence. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT -CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SLATES THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 1976, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea NOES: None ABSENT: Finley, Newman, Boyle ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None - SCHEDULED ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-14 Applicant: Frank J. Mola This is a request for a racquetball club in conjunction with office complex located at the northwest corner of Warner and Roosevelt Streets. It was noted by Chairman Slates that both the State Division of Aeronautics and the FAA concur that certain revisions should be made to the proposed plan and that the applicant has verbally______ agreed to a continuance to allow time for the applicant to prepare a revised plot plan. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this application, and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-14 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 7, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea NOES: None ABSENT: Finley, Newman, Boyle Commissioner Boyle arrived at 7:05 P.M. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 2 PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-8 Applicant: Four Seasons Farms, Inc. This is a request to permit an amendment to a previously approved plot plan for a commercial horse facility located on the south side of Ellis Avenue approximately 660 feet west of Goldenwest Street. Commissioner Boyle arrived at 7:30 P.M. John Cope presented a vugraph and discussed the proposed conditions of approval. The public hearing was opened and closed with no one present to speak on this application. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The addition of the residence and relocation of some of the horse stables does not result in a substantial change. 2. The use of the property as a commercial horse stable will remain the same. 3. The relocation of stables results in a more efficient layout of the site and improves fire safety for the facilities, and thus the adjustments result in an improved plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated October 29, 1976 shall be the approved layout with the maximum horse density not to exceed 80 horses. 2. A detailed and comprehensive grading plan shall be submitted to the Director of Building and Community Development for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Ellis Avenue shall be dedicated for street purposes as required by the local ordinances. 4. Ellis Avenue shall be improved pursuant to Section 9730.6 which - requires curb, gutter, sidewalk, street trees, street lights, sewer, and water main intersections and 10 feet of street paving. Said improvements shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Public Works. 5. The lounge and office areas shall not be used for residential purposes. -2- 11/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 3 6. No structures other than those shown on the approved plot plan shall be constructed. 7. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed more than 150 ft. from a roadway which is surfaced to support fire apparatus. 8. Fire protection systems shall comply with the plans and speci- fications on file with the Fire Department. 9. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district as required by local ordinance. 10. A landscape plan and method of irrigation shall be submitted to the Director of Building and Community Development for approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 11. An annual review of the use shall be conducted on the anniversary approval date of the conditional use permit. AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley, Newman TENTATIVE TRACT 9621 Subdivider: Kendall -Brief Co. Engineer: Kaupp Lawler & Associates This is a request to permit the subdivision of approximately a 14 acre parcel of land into a 69 lot conventional subdivision. The subject property is located on the west side of Newland Street, approximately 1300 ft. south of Adams Avenue. Jim Palin discussed the suggested conditions of approval and the possible need for an additional condition. A vugraph was shown. Mg. Arciero addressed the Commission and discussed the conditions of approval. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE TRACT 9621 WAS AP- PROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS 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: 3- 11/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 4 1. The proposed subdivision of this 14+ acre parcel of land zoned Rl (which allows 7 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 4.89 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 resi- dential 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 Act and supplementary City Sub- division Ordinance. CONDITIONS'OF APPROVAL 1. The Tentative Map received and dated October 20, 1976 shall be the approved layout subject to the following modifications: a. "G" Street shall be located a minimum of 400 ft. north of Vail Drive. b. Two landscaped areas shall be provided at the entry, one on the north of "G" Street and one on the south of "G" Street to facilitate the entry landscaping in compliance with Standard 705 plan on file with the City. c. A minimum of two additional 6 ft. recessed areas shall be provided for landscaping along Newland Street, one in the vicinity of Lot 21 and one at the southerly boundary of the tract along the easterly side of Lot 17 and across a portion of Lot 18. 2. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards. 3. The water 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 requirements and fees. I. I. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 5 6. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of the final map. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction of the project. 7. Vehicular access rights along Newland Street shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at street and alley intersections. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground. 9. All buildings on lots abutting City easements shall set back 5 ft. from the edge of such easement. 10. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City speci- fications along those lots siding or backing onto Newland Street. 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 finished grade. The architectural design of said wall shall be approved by the Planning Department. The structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plan. 11. Landscaped planters shall be provided at the intersection of "G" Street and Newland Street. Such landscape planters shall be con- structed in compliance with Standard 705 of plan and speci- fications on file with the Department of Public Works. Two additional landscaped areas shall be provided in compliance with the standard plans and specifications along Newland Street, one to be located in the vicinity of lot 21 and one to be located in the vicinity of lots 17 and 18. 12. A fire alarm system, conduit appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and specifications provided by the Fire Department. 13. Lot A as shown upon the October 28, 1976 map shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the'City for review and approval action for the landscaping and pedestrian walkway to be provided upon lot A. 14. A 6 ft. high and 6 inch wide decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along all lots that back onto or side onto the park site existing to the north of the subdivision. 15. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the northerly right- of-way line of the alley across lots 16 and 17 of a color similar to the decorative masonry wall constructed along Newland Street. If the developer proposes to provide vehicular access to these lots for recreational vehicle storage, gates may be provided for such access. -5- 11/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 6 16. 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. 17. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an off site facility equipped to handle them. 18. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the lo- cation of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. 19. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration for earth move- ment for subject property. 20. All structures proposed for construction within this subdivision shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indi- cated by the geologist's report. 21. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 22. A chemical analysis, as well as tests for physical property of soil on subject property shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 23. The structures on subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State Acoustical Standards set forth for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. 24. A 10 ft. by 10 ft. corner cutoff shall be provided along the southeasterly portion of the subdivision at the intersection of the alley with Newland Street. AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley, Newman ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY PARKINSON NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 76-95 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley, Newman 1 u -6- 11/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Plannin CCommission Tuesday, November 2, lb Page 7 NOISE ELEMENT/SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT Monica Florian addressed the Planning Commission and reviewed the above Elements. She stated that suggested changes made at last Study Session were incorporated into the Interim Elements. She further stated that an Addendum had been prepared for both of the Environmental Impact Reports to cover the changes which were not substantial. Planning discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA EIR NO. 74-15 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: t: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley, Newman ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE RESOLUTION NO. 1186 ADOPTING THE INTERIM SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Gibson ABSENT: Finley, Newman ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY PARKINSON EIR NO. 75-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Gibson ABSENT: Finley, Newman ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA RESOLUTION 1185 ADOPTING THE INTERIM NOISE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Slates, Shea, Boyle NOES: Gibson ABSENT: Finley, Newman REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-2 This reconsideration was brought about at the Council's request for the staff to study Area of Concern 2.2 located west of Beach Boulevar, and north of Warner Avenue to be designated medium density resi- dential. Chairman Slates stated that he would be abstaining on this item and turned the meeting over to Vice Chairman Gibson. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY GIBSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE A RECOMMENDATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR AREA OF CONCERN 2.2 OF GENERAL PLAN AMEND- MENT 76-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Boyle, Shea ABESENT: NFFQn Newman ABSTAIN: Siaje�,e -7- 11/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 8 Commissioner Newman arrived at 7:30 P.M. MISCELLANEOUS: TENTATIVE TRACT 8821 REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL A request was made for a change in Condition No. 3 of this tract which was imposed in Conditions of Approval. This was originally approved by the Planning Commission at its May 21, 1975 meeting. The developer had encountered a 6 to 8 foot lens of peat along" his easterly property line on approximately two lots. For this reason he requested that,while original conditions required a 6 ft. high decorative masonry wall, this condition be changed to permit the construction of a redwood fence on Lots 148 and 149. Mr. Arciero addressed the Commission and discussed the problems he had encountered with the peat. He presented photographs to Commission. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WERE CHANGED TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REDWOOD FENCE ON LOTS 148 AND 149 AND ALLOW LOT 150 TO HAVE CONCRETE MASONRY WALL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION TO REPLACE CONDITION NO. 3 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Condition 3 (Amended 11/2/76) A 6 ft. high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the easterly and westerly property lines. The height of said walls shall be constructed in compliance with the ordinance code AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley SURPLUS PROPERTY ON NEWLAND STREET: FINDING OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA THE COMMISSION FOUND THE DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ON NEWLAND STREET TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley HAMILTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS: FINDING OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY PARKINSON THE COMMISSION FOUND THE HAMILTON AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 9 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Chairman Slates appointed Commissioner Newman to represent the Planning Commission as a Candidate for the HCD Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development. Chairman Slates requested the staff to prepare a Notice of Intent to participate in the 1976 Disneyland Community Services Award Program. He noted that the outstanding award was a total of $10,000. Commissioner Shea led the discussion on the need for saving grown Eucalyptus trees in the development at 17th and Adams where possible. Further discussion ensued among the Commission concerning the need for attempting to save grown trees whenever possible. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY GIBSON THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT THOSE HEALTHY EUCALYPTUS TREES BE SAVED AND IN THE FUTURE IN OTHER DEVELOPMENTS GROWN TREES SHOULD BE PROTECTED OR TREATED WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THEY STRONGLY URGED THAT DEVELOP- MENT BE DESIGNED AROUND SUCH TREES. VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Finley Chairman Slates and the other Commissioners thanked Commissioner Newman for the luncheon she held after the bus tour on Saturday, October 30th. The staff was complimented for arranging the tour. Commissioner Gibson stated that he had visited Area 2.2 from General Plan Amendment 76-2 and also Area 2.5 from General Plan Amendment 76-3B. He indicated that he would prefer more detail on the maps delineating the existing land uses. Staff was directed by Chairman Slates to consider putting more detail into the maps. Commissioner Boyle discussed a book entitled Defensible Space which concerns crime prevention through physical design. He stated that it would be available to other Commissioners from Secretary Selich on a loan basis. Commissioner Boyle stated that Congress had passed Public Works Legislation for the Flood Control Project. He and the other Com- missioners felt that Mayor Wieder and other officials should be commended for the efforts in Washington, D.C. in this behalf. -9- 11/2/76 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1976 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M. TO ROOM B8 IN THE CIVIC CENTER ON NOVEMBER 9, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Gibson; NOES: None ABSENT: Finley d D Selich Acting Secretary Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle Charles Gibson' Vice Chairman [i I