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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1977 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. Vice Chairman Gibson chaired the meeting in the absence of Chairman Slates CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, JANUARY 18, JANUARY 25, AND FEBRUARY 1, 1977, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-30 Applicant: J. L. Norman This is a request for the construction of an auto dismantling yard located at the northeast corner of Talbert Avenue and Gothard Street. John Cope gave a brief background report on what has transpired on this application, stating that the applicant agreed to a continuance to allow time for the Industrial Land Use Study which is scheduled for a joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting on February 22, 1977. The public hearing was opened. There was no one to speak on this application and the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-30 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 1, 1977, WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 2 (1) MULTI -STORY POLICY PLAN (2) CODE AMENDMENT NO. 77-2: "MULTI -STORY (MS) SUFFIX" ORDINANCE (3) NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-11 Al Montes addressed the Commission and provided a general description of the proposed items and outlined the background information. The public hearing was opened. Lorraine Faber addressed the Commission, stating that she was a past president of the Multi -Story Committee and felt some concern because such committee had not been reactivated. She expressed concerns regarding the development policy statements contained in the proposed Multi -Story Policy Plan. She further stated that certain development provisions in the proposed multi -story ordinance should be revised. Ed Kerins addressed the Commission, stating that he generally concurred with the concerns expressed by Lorraine Faber. He further discussed the previous efforts to establish a citywide residential multi -story ordinance, and in general he felt that the development standards previously considered were more adequate than the proposed amendments to the existing multi -story ordinance. Leonard Wright expressed concerns over public notification and questioned if there is a need to notify all residents in the City. He also inquired about the provisions for minimum site area, separation between buildings, and visual open space. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA THE MULTI -STORY POLICY PLAN WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION NO. 1189 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Develop legislation that recognizes that types of multi -story uses and locations are different. 7. Allow development of multi -story structures in activity nodes and special centers such as government, industrial and business centers, hospital, medical and university centers, and recreation and resort areas within the community. 8. Deleted 9. Emphasize appropriately zoned in the general areas indicated follows: Primary Area: A. HUNTINGTON CENTER AREA development of multi -story struct s in Figure 1.1 and listed as Predominant Use Commercial/Office -2- 2/15/77 - PC I Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 3 Secondary Areas: B. FIVE POINTS/PACIFICA AREA C. McDONNELL DOUGLAS AREA Predominant Use Commercial/office Industrial/office 10. Further study the suitability of allowing multi -story develop- ment within the following areas and as indicated in Figure 1.1. D. DOWNTOWN E. SEACLIFF BLUFF AREA AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOYLE AND SECONDED BY SHEA TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION 77-11. VOTE: AYES: Finley, Shea, Boyle NOES Gibson 'ABSTAIN: Newman ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates THE MOTION FAILED. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY GIBSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-11 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 1, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman NOES: Boyle ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates CODE AMENDMENT NO. 77-1 - RESOLUTION NO. 1191 "PACIFICA COMMUNITY PLAN" NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-10 The Pacifica Community Plan is a proposed specific plan governing 20 acres of land generally bounded by Main Street on the north, Florida Street on the east, approximately -660 feet north of Garfield on the south, and Huntington Street on the west. Included in the plan are development provisions and standards for new office/professional uses, medical buildings, residential care facilities, and residential multi -story structures intended for senior citizens use. -3- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 4 Al Montes gave a brief presentation of the subject matter and gen- erally discussed the background information in relation to the Multi -Story Policy Plan and Multi -Story Ordinance. The public hearing was opened. Mark Porter addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the general concept of locating senior citizen housing within close proximity.to the medical facilities. However; he questioned the application of the specific plan process in accomplishing this. He felt that the parking requirements were not sufficient to accommodate the total_ amount of residential units -planned in the area. Leonard Wright addressed the Commission -and spoke in favor of the proposal and the suitability of the location for senior citizen housing. Lance Jacot addressed the Commission and" "stated' that' he' agreed with statements made by Mark Porter. He did not feel that using the specific plan for this use was appropriate.and felt that it would have environmental impacts. -He questioned the need for senior citizen housing to be high rise. Tom Sanhamel, the builder, addressed the Commission andexplained his previous experience in the develoEment of senior citiz-en high rise structure.' -He -stated that based on his experience in senior citizen high rise that it was generally recognized that senior citizens do not generate as great a demand for parking as that of a typical apartment structure. Mike Rogers, Council on Aging, spoke in favor of the project and indicated that many -of the elderly that he has spoken with want this type of project"in the community. Ed Kerins addressed the Commission and.generally favored the idea of providing elderly housing units. He felt that the environ- mental impacts of a project of this -nature were significant. He further stated that the City should -provide some parking conditions which would apply to the -project should it.become necessary to convert it to standard residential --use: 7 LJ 1 B. G. Williams questioned the need of high rise for senior citizens and ug q,sted that pperhaps focal developers could satisfy senior citizen iou ing at a 1 qer density. Lorraine Faber addressed the Commission and questioned the adequacy of the Negative Declaration prepared on the proposed=project, and suggested that because of the revisions to the specific plan the Negative Declaration also should be revised to reflect these changes She further commented on the specific plan proposal and submitted a copy of the ordinance to staff with her suggested changes. -4- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 5 Bob Zinngrabe addressed the Commission and outlined his interest in concept proposals to improve the subject area. He described to the Commission the features and amenities he believed would be'included in the high rise proposals. He stated that he recognized the potential impacts to the utilities and parking facilities and believed that he could alleviate these problems by working with the City.:'. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHEA TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-10. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-10 AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 77-1 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 1, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Newman, Boyle `NOES: Shea AB5ENT: 'Parkinson, Slates At 10:45 P.M. Vice Chairman Gibson called a 10 minute recess. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-11 Applicant: Norm Havnie IN CONJUNCTION WITH REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5813 Subdivider: Conrad Cornfeldt & W. M. Rogers Plot Plan Amendment No. 76-11 is a request to permit a minor plot plan amendment to a previously approved Planned Residential Development located on the east side of Pacific Coast Highway and north of Anderson Street. Revised Tentative Tract No. 5813 is a request for a one lot sub- division located south of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 130 ft. north of Anderson Street. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the staff had met with representatives of the developer and it was the mutual conclusion that it would be appropriate to continue to March 1, 1977 so that they could get together with State agencies for dedication of the public open space and access areas. -5- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 6 ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-1 AND REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5813 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 1, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-1 Applicant: B. G. Williams This -is a request for a change of zone from R2-PD to R2.on property located at the northeast corner of Florida and Adams. John Cope gave a brief background report on the requested change of - zone. He further stated that the staff-hadTbeen- working with the applicant to come up with the most efficient use of the property and that the -staff, is a result -of these meetings recommended approval of Zone Case No. 77-1. However, he stated that the staff recommended that if approval was granted the second reading of the Ordinance should be held up pending approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustments of -a Use-Permit-for-ah -- integrated apartment--cWplex. The public hearing was opened. A vugraph was shown. B. G. Williams, applicant, addressed the Commission and expressed his appreciation for staff assistance. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-1 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: - FINDINGS: 1. The requested change of zone will implement a medium density designation on the property and is therefore in conformance with the Land Use Element designation. 2. The R2 zoning will result in land uses enumerated in the General Plan. 3. The R2 zoning will provide for development alternatives that are best suited for the property based on its size and con- figuration and orientation to adjacent uses. 1 -6- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 7 CONDITION: Planning Commission recommended that the City Council delay the second reading of the Ordinance until the applicant -has received approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustments of a Use Permit for an integrated complex. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-2 Applicant: Bruce E. Miller, D.D.S. This is a request to permit the installation of overhead power lines at the northwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Bell Circle. John Cope presented an overview -of -the -staff report_.__ The public hearing was opened. Dr. Miller addressed the Commission and stated that he would be willing to go underground with his utilities when the rest of the area did so. He discussed the problems with going underground at the present time. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-2 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The petition and accompanying information submitted by the applicant has not established exceptional circumstances or conditions that do not generally apply to the surrounding properties. 2. The requested exception is not necessary for the preservation of property rights. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-2 Applicant: Mini Skools Limited This is a request to develop a day care center on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately one-half block north of Yorktown. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that while the pro- posed project had been previously approved in February 1975, the approval status legally expired on February 5, 1976. This was caused by delays encountered in financing the project. -7- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 8 The public hearing was opened. A vugraph was presented. A representative of the Mini Skools addressed.the Commission and stated that the reason for delay was financing. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY BOYLE-CONDITIONAL USE -PERMIT NO. 77-2 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use will provide a much needed service to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. The proposed use is compatible with the existing surrounding uses. 3. The proposed plan is in substantial conformance with the applicabl provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The -conceptual -plot plan received January 28, 1977 shall be the approved layout. 2. Soil reports as required by the Department of Building and Community Development and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to such -departments prior to the issuance -of building permits. 3. The water and sewer systems shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 4. Fire safety systems shall be as required and approved by the Fire Department. 5. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed. 6. 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. 7. 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. -8- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 9 8. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 9. Redwood slats shall be inserted into the chain link fencing located on the north and south property lines. 10. The outdoor playground facilities shall only be used during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 11. Care at the facilities shall be limited to children with an age of six and under. 12. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a landscape plan depicting plant types, size, location, and method of irrigation shall be sub- mitted to the Planning Department for approval. Said plan shall in- corporate large bushy type plants for planting along the east property line. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9698 & NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-2 Applicant:' George Wride This is a request for a five lot subdivision located west of Newland Street, 1321 feet south of Slater. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that he had nothing to add to the material contained in the staff report. The public hearing was opened on Negative Declaration 77-2 The applicant addressed the Commission concerning where his sewage would be hooked up, Fountain Valley or Huntington Beach. He was advised that Public Works would be taking care of this. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-2 WAS APPROVED WITH MITIGATING MEASURES AS OUTLINED IN CONDITIONS 10-17 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY TENTATIVE TRACT 9698 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE:' -9- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 10 FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 1.74 acre parcel of land zoned R2 (which allows 14.5 units per gross acre) is proposed to be con- structed having only 11.49 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 medium 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 Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance._ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Tentative Map received and dated January 28, 1977 shall,be the approved layout. 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's water system. 4. The sewage and disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 5. The property shall be subject to local drainage assessment requirements and fees. 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District No. 3 Annex District. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. A six inch wide, six foot high decorative masonry wall shall be con- structed along the westerly property line of -existing church site as shown upon the map submitted. M 10. Fifteen (15) gallon trees shall be planted within the parkway along the westerly side of the church site, forty-five feet (451) on cente Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public [Yorks 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. -10- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 11 11. 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 in- sulation in ceiling, and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R.-13 and R-7, respectively. 12. 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. 13. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at locations of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of surface units, cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 14. Use of energy saving lighting shall be incorporated into all interior and exterior areas of the project. 15. Crime prevention techniques shall be designed into the project (e.g., single cylinder locks, etc.). 16. A low volume head shall be used on all spigots- and/or water faucets. 17. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped for a capacity of 3-1/2 gallons if such facilities are available at time of construction. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES:. None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 77-1 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Department This is a proposal which will provide for the alignment of two 54 ft. local streets, south of Warner Avenue to Los Patos Avenue located between Warner Avenue and Los Patos and more specifically known as Green Street, located approximately 660 ft. west of Bolsa Chica Street and Lynn Street located approximately 1320 ft. west of Bolsa Chica Street. Jim Patin outlined the information contained in the staff report. A vugraph was shown. The public hearing was opened. Joan Kemp addressed the Commission and spoke against this -precise -plan. -11- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 12 Shirley A. Strachan addressed the Commission and -spoke against the plan, stating that she felt the area was more suitable for small truck farming. She further stated that she felt an Environmental Impact Report should be required and that there may be archaelogical materials on the site. She was advised by the staff that a Precise Plan of Street Alignment does not require an Environmental Impact Report. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY GIBSON PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGN MENT 77-1 WAS APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 1192 WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The proposed Precise Plan of Street Alignment will provide needed access to the development between Warner and Los Patos Avenues. 2. The proposed Precise Plan of Street Alignment provides a more efficient and safe circulation system. 3. The proposed Precise Plan of Street Alignment will provide a mechanism for the City to require and accept dedication and im- provements. AYES: Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: Finley ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9618 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION 76-123 Applicant: Curtis-Hermansen This is a request for a 32 lot subdivision located north of Los Patos between Green and Lynn. The subject property is presently zoned R1, low density residential. The properties to the north are zoned R2 and R3 and are vacant at this time. The property to the west across Lynn Street and east across Green Street are zoned R1 and vacant at this time. Property to the south is zoned R1 and mostly vacant at this time. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed the staff report. A vugraph was shown. The public hearing was opened on Negative Declaration 76-123. Shirley A. Strachan stated that she did not know there was a Negative Declaration posted.and requested that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared. She felt that a Negative Declaration was inappropriate. -12- 2/15/77 - PC I i Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission i Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 13 Joan Kemp addressed the Commission concerning the effects of the airport on the proposed development, and also the effects upon the schools. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 76-123 WAS APPROVED WITH MITIGATING MEASURES AS OUTLINED IN CONDITIONS 10 - 17 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: Finley ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates Commissioner Finley objected to the Negative Declaration and felt that there was a need for further environmental -documentation. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE TRACT 9618 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: FINDINGS: -- -1-. The proposed subdivision of this 6.78 acre parcel of land zoned R1 (which allows 6.5 units per gross acre) is.proposed to be constructed having only 4.71 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 specifi- cations on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Tentative Map received and dated December 9, 1976 shall be the approved layout. 2. The sewer, water, 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. -13- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 14 5. The property shall be subject to the local drainage assessment requirements and fees. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. A fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications by the Fire Department. 8* Sewer and water system shall be installed in Lynn and -Green Streets from Warner Avenue south to the proposed subdivision. The water system shall be a loop system subject to the Water Department and Fire Department approval. 9. A minimum of a 12 foot travel lane on each side of the center line on Lynn and Green shall be constructed by the developer from Warner Avenue to the northerly boundary of the proposed subdivision. Such construction shall be in compliance with the standard plans and specifications of the Department of Public Works. 10. The drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to recordation of final'map. This system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction of the project. 11. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulatio in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R19 and Rll respectively. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R13 and R7, respectively. 12. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus and unusable materials shall be disposed of at an off site facility equipped to handle them. 13. Natural gas and'220 volt electrical shall be stubbed in at locations of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of surface units, cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. 14. Use of energy saving lighting shall be incorporated -into -all interior and exterior areas of the project. 15. Crime prevention techniques shall be designed into the project (e.g. single cylinder locks, etc.). 16. A low volume head shall be used on all spigots and/or water faucets. 17. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped for capacity of 3 1/2 gallons if such facilities are available at the time of construction. AYES: Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: Finley ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates -14- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 15 TENTATIVE TRACT 9586 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION 76-124 Applicant: Ken Johnson Tentative Tract Map No. 9586 filed on December 15, 1976, is a request to subdivide approximately 2.3 acres of land into an 8 lot medium density subdivision for the purpose of construction fourplex structurs. Subject property is located on the south side of Warner and on the east side of "B" Street which lies approximately 500 ft. east of Beach Boulevard. Jim Palin stated that he had no information to that contained in the staff report. The public hearing was opened on Negative Declaration 76-124. There was no one to speak on this Negative Declaration and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 76-124 WAS APPROVED WITH MITIGATING MEASURES AS OUTLINED IN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 14 - 22 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE TRACT 9586 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.3 acre parcel of land zoned R2 (which allows 14.5 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 13.9 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 medium 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 com- pliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. -15- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 16 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Tentative Tract Map received and dated January 25, 1977 shall be the approved layout. 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's water system. 4. The sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 5. The property shall be subject to local drainage assessment requirements and fees. 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District f3 Annex District. .7. Vehicular access rights along Warner Avenue shall -be dedicated' to the City of Huntington Beach. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground.- 9. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed -to City'speciii cations along the rear of lot 1 through 4 which backs onto Warner Avenue.. Said wall shall be six inches wide and six 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 Board of Zoning Adjustments. R The structural design shall be approved by the.Department of Public Works and shall be included as_.a`part--of the street improvements plan 10. A landscape planter shall be provided along Warner.Avenue. Such planter shall conform to the plans an&-6pecifications on file in the Department of Public Works and to the requirements of -the Planning Commission. It is the developer's responsibility to landscape such planter and provide irrigation,facilities,in con- formance with the Department of Public Works specifications and requirements. 1.1. A decorative masonry wall, similar color. -.and material as used in the perimeter wall along Warner Avenue'shall be constructed at the end of the cul-de-sac on "A" Street.' A landscape planter shall be installed within the area at -the end of."A" Street. A landsc plan for such area shall be submitted to the'Planning Department for review and approval action. 12. A Fire Alarm System conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and specifications by the Fire Department. -16- 2/15/7.7 _- PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 17 13. No building permits shall be issued for structures to be located on lots 1 through 4 until the 110 ft. setback from the centerliuc: on Warner Avenue has been eliminated. 14. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Depart- ment 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 pro- ject. 15. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation and ceilings of the 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. 16. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus and unusable material shall be deposited at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 17. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at locations of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at location of surface units, cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 18. All structures on subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with State acoustical standards set forth for all units which lie within the 60 CNEL contour of the property. 19. Use of the energy -saving lighting shall be incorporated into the interior and exterior of the project. 20. Crime prevention techniques shall be designed into the project (e.g., single cylinder locks, etc.). 21. A low volume head shall be used on all spigots and/or water faucets. 22. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped for a capacity of 3-1/2 gallons if such facilities are available at the time of construction. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None -17- 2/15/77 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Page 18 MISCELLANEOUS: WORK PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN This item wasfor information only. Secretary Selich stated that between February 23 and March 10 it would be well for City Council, Redevelopment Commission and Planning Commission to have a joint meeting to identify major issues. MINORITY REPORT FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 76-12: "OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN" The staff requested that minority reports be submitted on this item prior to the City Council meeting of February 22, 1977. ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONING: PROCEDURES POLICY ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO STUDY ENTIRE AREA TO FIND OUT TOTAL IMPACT AND PRESENT AT A STUDY SESSION. AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOUND THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STORY REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING LOCATED AT SPRINGDALE STREET AND GLENWOOD DRIVE TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: Parkinson, Slates COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Commissioner Boyle reiterated his concerns in regard to directing the staff on the matter of the environmental documentation for Agenda Items 2. and 3. Commission discussion ensued and it was resolved that the matter would be brought up as previously noted at the March 1 regular meeting. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Jim Palin briefly discussed the environmental regulations and suggested that the Commission might want to review Appendix G of the Environ- mental Guidelines for further information. ADJOURNMENT: ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MEETING ADJOURNED TO FEBRUARY 23, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BY A UNANI OU5 VOTE, WITH PARKINSON AND SLATES ABSENT. Edward D. Selich Charles-T! Gibson Secretary Vice -Chairman 8- 1 / G� /17 IDI-