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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-19LJ MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1977 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY BOYLE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 29, AND APRIL 5, 1977 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None Chairman Slates called the meeting to order. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-3 "A-D" Applicant: Initiated by Planning Department 77-3"A" is a request for a change of zone from R2-0 to RA south of Yorktown Avenue west of Delaware Street. 77-3"B" is a request for a change from R5 to Limited Use District (LUD) on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway between Magnolia Street and Brookhurst Street, and on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway between Brookhurst Street and the Santa Ana River. 77-3"C" is a request for a change of zone from C4 to RA southeast of Atlanta Avenue and Beach Boulevard. 77-3"D" is a request for a change of zone from C3 to RA on the north- west corner of Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. -1- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Two Chairman Slates indicated that staff had requested a continuance of this matter to the May 3, 1977 meeting to allow staff ample time to complete an environmental status of the proposal as well as to allow further research to be completed in order to determine whether the "0" suffix (oil) should be attached to Area "A". ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY FINLEY, ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-3"A-D" WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-8 Applicant: Ken Thompson This is a request to allow the modification of an existing boat marina located on the south side of Davenport, on the west side of Edinger Lane in an R1, Low Density Residential District. Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the Planning Department had received a written request from the Huntington Harbour Property Owner's Association for a two week continuance on the matter. Mr. Cope further stated that the Planning Commission has received a petition signed by 15 residents of the area stating their opposition to the Conditional Use Permit, and furthermore, these residents re- quested that the petition be made a part of the record. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-8 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-03 Applicant: John Thomas This is a request to permit the reduction in lot width on one lot from 60 feet to 55 feet located approximately 148 feet east of Silver Lane and on the north side of Glencoe Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: REVISED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-69 Applicant: John Thomas This is a request to permit a two (2) lot division of land located approximately 148 feet east of Silver Lane and on the north side of Glencoe Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. -2- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Three Chairman Slates stated that he has listened to the tape of the April 5, 1977 meeting and had concluded that the applicant failed to demonstrate justifiable hardship warranting a Conditional Exception and he felt that by granting these proposals, the applicant would be granted a special priviledge inconsistent with other properties in the vicinity. Chairman Slates also felt that the Revised Tentative Parcel Map application was not in conformance with standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning Ordinance. ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-03 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Reasons for Denial 1. The granting of the Conditional Exception will constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. Applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient hardship. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Boyle NOES: Gibson, Newman, Shea ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY BOYLE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-69 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The application is not in conformance with standards of the Zoning Ordinance. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Boyle NOES: Gibson, Newman, Shea ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-1 Applicant: Mark C. Allen, Jr. This is a request to permit the postponement of required street improve- ments for a proposed compost manufacturing use located on the northwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Gothard Street. Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant had made a request for a continuance of the matter to the May 3, 1977 Planning Commission meeting due to a schedule conflict. ON MOTION BY PARKINSON AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-1 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None -3- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Four ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-2 Applicant: Charles Hermansen This is a request for a change of zone from C4 to Old Town Specific Plan District 2 located on the east side of Alabama Street from Adams to Portland Circle. Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and briefly reviewed the staff report. Mr. Cope stated that the subject property is contained within the physical boundaries of the specific plan but was excluded because of the existing commercial zoning designation. The applicant has indicated a desire to develop the site in accordance with the residential densities and requirements allowed under the specific plan ordinance. Mr. Cope reviewed the nature of the surrounding land uses and zoning. He further stated that staff felt that the request had some merit, however, staff feels that lots 2, 4, and 6.of the subject site would be more compatible with surrounding uses as a residential zone. Additionally, residential uses on the site would be the highest and best use because of the questionable viability.of the property as commercial. He further stated that staff also feels that the northerly lots 8, 10, and 12, are better suited for commercial uses because of their orientation to existing commercial uses to the east and west, and the arterial frontage on Adams Avenue. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Charles Hermansen addressed the Commission and reserved the right to address the Commission after opposition testimony has been heard. He further stated that he does not agree entirely with the staff report but that he would be agreeable to staff's recommendations. Charles Gears addressed the Commission and stated his opposition to the change of zone. Mr. Gears stated that he owns and operates a plumbing supply business adjacent to the property in question. Mr. Gears stated that the small businesses in that area generate a great amount of tax revenue to the City and it was his belief that the City needed more commercial service type operations. He was concerned that housing would take away valuable land in which to operate their business. Mr. Gears further cited traffic problems connected with possible apartment units in that area, and that it would cost the City considerably larger amounts of money to have this property built with apartment units in Police protection, trash pickup, etc. Mr. James DeGuelle addressed the Commission and stated his opposition to the change of zone. Mr. DeGuelle cited the need for more commercial service type operations in this City, and economically this area was logical for these types of services. He also stated that the businesse now in operation generate a great deal of revenue to the City. -4- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Five Mr. Charles Lamb addressed the Commission and stated his opposition to the change of zone. He stated that in 12 years this area only had 4 vacancies, thus insuring the success of small business type of oper- ations in that area. Mr. Lamb stated that the service type of business operations do not need heavy arterial exposure, for people seek these operations, and consequently find them. Mr. Hermansen, applicant, addressed the Commission again and stated that there is a probability that he may build the area with single family homes instead of apartment units. Mr. Hermansen reiterated that he will adhere to staff's recommendations, even though it is not entirely what his application requested. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY NEWMAN ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-2 WAS DENIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Slates, Newman, Boyle NOES: Shea, Gibson ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-7 Applicant: William Simpson Investments This is a request for a change of zone from R5 and C4 to C2 located on the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Main Street, approximately 150 ft. south of the intersection. Mr. John Cope gave a brief summary of the staff report presented to the Commission. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak on the proposal, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-7 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The proposed change to commercial zoning is consistent with the commercial/retail land use designation of the General Plan. 2. The resultant change is minor in nature and is compatible with surrounding zoning and land uses. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Six TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9771 Applicant: Ronald O. Montgomery This is a proposal for a 25 lot subdivision located on the northeast corner of Green and Los Patos Streets. Mr. Jim Palin gave a brief summary of the staff report presented to the Commission. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-39 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:' Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY SHEA TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9771 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby find that the proposed subdivision, along with its design and improve- ments, is consistent with general and specific plans for the area in that: 1 1. The proposed subdivision of this 5.2 acre parcel of land zoned R1 (which allows 6.5 units per gross acre) is proposed to be con- structed having only 4.8 units per gross acre. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for this type of housing. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for low density residential was placed on said property. 4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City, as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Tentative Map received and dated March 18, 1977 shall be the approved layout. -6- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Plannin Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1974 Page Seven 2. The sewer, water, 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 require- ments 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 of the Fire Department. 8. Sewer and water systems shall be installed in Green Street and Los Patos Avenue for an intertie system from Warner to Bolsa Chica Street. The water system shall be subject to the Water Department and Fire Department approval. 9. Green Street, Los Patos Avenue, and Bolsa Chica Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards. An additional minimum of 12' travel lane shall be improved on the west side of the centerline of Green Street and on the south side of the center- line of Los Patos Avenue concurrently with the street improvements required of this subdivision. Such construction shall be in compliance with the standard plans and specifications of the Depart- ment of Public Works. 10. Vehicular access rights to Bolsa Chica shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at the street intersection of Los Patos Avenue. 11. Standard 705 shall be constructed at the intersection of Los Patos with Bolsa Chica Street. The masonry wall constructed behind the standard 705 shall be a decorative masonry slumpstone and shall continue along the northeasterly property line of Lot 9 to a point adjacent to the masonry wall along the carports of the apartment complex to the north. 12. The landscaping at the end of "A" Street as well as the masonry wall at this location shall be subject to the Planning Department and Department of Public Works approval. It shall be the responsi- bility of the developer to install this landscaping with the initial construction of the subdivision. 13. The drainage of 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- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977, Page Eight 14. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 -ind P.-11, respectively. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in cei l in(ls and exterior walls shall he a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively. 15. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus and unusable material shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 16. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at locations of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at locations of units of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 17. The use of energy saving lighting shall be incorporated into all interior and exterior areas of the project. 18. Crime prevention techniques shall be designed into the project. (e.g. single cylinder locks, etc.) 19. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and/or water faucets. 20. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped for a capacity of 3, gallons if such facilities are available at time of construction. 21. 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. 22. Community antenna facilities shall be installed by the developer in compliance with the specifications as set forth by Resolution No. 4281 adopted by the City Council July 19, 1976. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5502 Applicant: Family Home Builders This is a proposal for a 10 lot subdivision located at the northwest corner of Utica and Florida Streets. Mr. Jim Palin gave a brief summary of the staff report presented to the Commission. Commission discussion ensued. -8- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Nine ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY FINLEY NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-40 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Parkinson, Finely, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY BOYLE AND SECOND BY NEWMAN TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 5502 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby find that the proposed subdivision, along with its design and improvements, is consistent with general and specific plans for the area in that: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.5 acre parcel of land zoned R2 (which allows 15 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having 15.5 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: Tentative Tract Map dated and received April 13, 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 Huntington Beach's sewage system. -9- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Ten 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district requirements and fees. 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District annexation fee. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. Fire alarm system, conduit, and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and specifications of the Fire Department. 9. 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. 10. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the in- sulation of ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively. 11. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 12. Natural gas and 220V 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. 13. Use of energy saving lighting shall be incorporated into all exterior and interior areas of the project. 14. Crime prevention techniques shall be designed into the project (e.g. single cylinder locks, etc.) 15. Low volume heads shall be used at all spigots and/or water faucets. 16. All holding tanks for the toilet facilities shall be equipped for a capacity of 3h gallons if such facilities are available at the time of construction. 17. Community antenna facilities shall be installed by the developer in compliance with the specifications as set forth by Resolution No. 4281 adopted by the City Council July 19, 1976. AYES: Parkinson, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Boyle NOES: None ABSENT: None -10- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Tuesday, April Page Eleven MISCELLANEOUS: None Planning Commission 19, 1977 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Commissioner Shea expressed concern regarding a nearly completed office structure in the Huntington Executive Office Complex. Her concern was whether the structure met code requirements regarding height limitation. She also expressed concern about the parking situation in that same area. Mr. Pat Spencer, staff member, was directed to investigate the office structure in question and report back to Commission if this structure meets all code requirements. Commissioner Gibson cited concern about the consistency of conditions of approval on tentative tract maps. Staff was directed to prepare a policy for the next Commission meeting to be discussed and adopted. Commissioner Gibson also expressed concern about the sewage problem existing within Huntington Beach, and asked staff to further research the problems now in existence. Commissioner Finley requested that the Planning Commission's rationale be expressed to Council on Zone Case 77-2, should this item be appealed to Council. Commissioner Finley cited concern about the lack of industrial land within Huntington Beach. She requested that a policy decision be made by Council on whether additional land will be rezoned for industrial purposes. Commissioner Parkinson stated that he had noticed that billboards have been installed in the northeast corner of Beach and Edinger, he further stated that although the property is within the Westminster City limits, the Planning Commission's disapproval of these boards should be addressed to the City of Westminster. Mr. Selich, Planning Director, stated that he would direct a letter to that effect to the City of Westminster, and that the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach was opposed to any develop- ment in that triangle. Commissioner Parkinson addressed the striping on Bushard. He stated that Bushard had been restriped with two lanes on each side and that parking had been eliminated along that strip on both sides. -11- PC 4/19/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 1977 Page Twelve Commissioner Finley inquired about the computer billboard that was approved previously before the Planning Commission to be in- stalled in the Huntington Executive Park. Mr. Selich stated that he would research the matter as to why construction has not begun of this billboard. STAFF'S COMMENTS: Mr. Ed Selich stated that the Council would be taking a field trip sometime in May to study the industrial land use within this City and perhaps the Planning Commission would like to join the Council on this field trip. Mr. Ed Selich reviewed action taken by the City Council on Monday, April 18, 1977. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business meeting was adjourned. Edward . ,relic Secretary Slates Chairm -12- PC 4/19/77