HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-18Approved Nov. 15, 1977
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1977 - 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Stern, Finley, Newman, Hoffman, Slates
Commissioner Shea arrived at 7:10 P.M.
Commissioner Gibson arrived at 7:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
Chairman Slates called the meeting to order.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Planning Commission Minutes of September 29, 1977
2. Conformance with General Plan: Traffic Signals
3. Conformance with General Plan: Street Improvements on Algonquin
4. Conditional Use Permit No. 77-14/Tentative Tract No. 8197/
Negative Declaration No. 77-83: Continue to November 1, 1977
with the concurrence of the applicant.
ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FINLEY, THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS
APPROVED, WITH THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1977 APPROVED AS AMENDED,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Slates, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gibson, Shea
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
AMENDMENTS TO TAYLOR/BEACH SPECIFIC PLAN/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-112
Ms. Emilie Johnson made the subject presentation. She stated that since
the October 4, 1977 public hearing before the Planning Co, -mission, the
Department of Public Works conducted a traffic study'and based on this
study as well as the Citizen's group meetings, the Planning Staff recom-
mends the following:
1. Change the park site configuration to reflect the latest efforts
of the City's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Human Services.
2. Bring the land use of the specific plan into conformity with the
General Plan.
3. Remove the buffer zone on Taylor Drive from Delaware Street east.
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4. Incorporate Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 74-3,(Redondo
Circle) which serves the existing industrial development at
Talbert Avenue and the railroad.
5. Extend Redondo Circle 330 feet east to intersect an unnamed north/
south street also being proposed to serve industrial property.
6. Continue plans for the closure of Taylor Drive.
These recommendations do not include a proposal for a north/south
street. Approval of the above six revisions is based on the following:
1. Recent General Plan revisions to the Land Use Element have
mandated changes to the Specific Plan; said Specific Plan hereby
reflects those changes.
2. Existing industrial development within the Specific Plan Area
mandated revisions to the circulation system within the
Specific Plan Area; said Specific Plan reflects these street
alignment revisions.
3. Said Specific Plan revisions insure desirable and necessary
buffers between the existing and future industrial development
and the existing and future residential developments.
Viewgraphs were shown and Commission discussion ensued.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ron Russell addressed the Commission and thanked them for granting
the previous continuance. He further stated that the staff report
summarized the meeting held between the homeowners and industrial
representative, and that approximately-75 percent of the people in
his tract agree with the proposal as outlined by staff.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77- 112 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gibson
ON MOTION BY NEWMAN AND -SECOND BY SHEA THE AMENDMENT TO TAYLOR BEACH
SPECIFIC PLAN WAS APPROVED AS OUTLINED BY STAFF BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gibson
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-10
APPLICANT: DAVID STITZ AND CHARLES STONE
A proposal for a change of zone from C4 to R4 located on the north
side of Pacific Coast Highway, 200 ft. west of Anderson Street
in a C4, Highway Commercial area.
The applicant was not present.
Mr. John Cope addressed the Commission and stated that the applicant
had requested withdrawal of his application.
Commission discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY FINLEY AND SECOND BY SHEA, ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-10 WAS
WITHDRAWN, PER APPLICANT'S REQUEST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gibson
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-20
APPT,TCANT ! ROT,T.Y PTlT,ASKT & ASS0CTATFS TNC _
This is a request for construction of a women's athletic club located
at 16857 Algonquin Arv�# Huntington Beach in a C4, Highway Commercial
Area. 154yo.-I'
Mr. Cope addressed the Commission and stated that he had no additional
input to the staff report presented to Commission.
Commissioner Newman questioned why the proposed use has already had
their grand opening prior to obtaining approval from the Planning
Commission. Mr. Cope answered that the building for the use was
already in existence and that the applicant's were allowed to make
modifications to the interior at their own risk, pending outcome
of Planning Commission meeting.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Mr. Rolly Pulaski, applicant, was present and stated that he was
available to answer any questions the Commission may have regarding
the proposed project.
The Commission had no further questions of the applicant.
Mr. Stern stated for the record that the -procedure of this application
was a bit awkward and felt that he was being forced into a position.
He was hopeful that the Commission and City would not be placed in
a similar situation in the future.
ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY FINLEY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
77-20 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE
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FINDINGS:
1. The proposed plan substantially complies with the applicable
ordinance code requirements:
2. The proposed -design and layout of the use will provide for a
compatible land use with both existing commercial uses and
existing surrounding residential.uses.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. "The site plan and floor plans dated September 20; 1977 shall be
the approved layout.
2. Fire safety systems shall be subject to review and approval by
the Fire Department prior to occupancy of the building.
3. Signing for the use shall be subject to the present requirements
of Article 976.
AYES: Stern, Finley, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gibson
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-05/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-73
APPLICANT: ROBERT F. CURTIS
A proposal to permit the reduction of minumum lot frontage and minimum
lot width for cul-de-sac lots located on the east side of Lynn Street,
346 ft. south of, Warner Ave. in an,R-3, Medium -High Residential District.
IN, CONJUNCTION WITH:
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9941
APPLICANT: ROBERT F. CURTIS
A proposal for a 10 lot subdivision located on the east side of Lynn
Street, 346 ft. south of Warner Ave,. in an R-3, Medium -High Residential
District.
Mr. Jim Palin stated that the applicant has been working on a more
desirable layout. He further stated that the applicant had requested
to meet with the Subdivision Committee to further review his revised
plan.
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The,Chairman opened the public hearing.,
No one was present to speak on the proposal. The applicants represen-
tative, Mr.. Hermansen, however, stated he was available to answer any ,
questions the Commission may have.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
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ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-23
WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ON MOTION BY SHEA AND -SECOND BY NEWMAN CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-05
AND TENTATIVE TRACT 9941 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-05
1. The minor lot width reduction has been necessitated by the combination
of the site being located within a problem subdivision area, and the
fact that Lynn Street was recently increased from a 50 foot to a 54
foot right-of-way.
2. A reduction is not inconsistent with limitations on surrounding
properties, since they also are subject to the constraints of
past illegal subdivision activities.
3. The reduction allows for an innovative subdivision that yields
less units than a conventional R3 subdivision and therefore, is
not materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to the properties in the general vicinity.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT 9941
1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.5 acre parcel of land is zoned
R3-22 which allows 22 units per gross acre and is proposed to be con-
structed having 22 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 of this type
of housing.
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of lane] use
at the time the land use designation for Medium High Density Resi-
dential was placed upon said property.
4. The lot, size, depth, street width, and all other desi:Yn improve-
ment 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 supplemental City ordinances.
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CONDITION OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-05
1. The site plan received and dated June 8, 1977, shall be the approved
plan for type and location of all structures.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT 9941
1. 'Tentative Map 9941 received and dated June 8, 1977 shall be the
approved layout.
2. Sewer and water main systems shall be installed in Lynn Street
from Warner Avenue south to the southerly boundary of the proposed
subdivision.
3. A minimum of a 12 foot travel lane on each side of the centerline
of Lynn Street shall be constructed by the developer from Warner
Avenue to the northerly boundary of the -subdivision. Such con-
struction shall be in compliance with the standard plans and
specifications of the Department of,Public Works.
4. Detailed plans for the treatment within
the cul-de-sac shall be
submitted to the Planning Department for
review
and approval action
prior to issuance of building permits.
5. Plans for the private patio walls on "A"
Street
shall be submitted
to the Planning Department for approval
action.
Such plans shall
indicate the type of material and design
of the
walls of private
yard areas on lots 2, 3, 8, and 9.
6. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works prior to 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. If the developer proposes to provide,air conditioning, the
insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of
R-19 and R-ll,,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.
8. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the
location of clothes dryers.
9. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of coo,-ing
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
10. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
11. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped for
a capacity of 3.5 gallons if such facilities are available at
the time of construction.
12. Crime prevention techniques should be applied to the design
aspects of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.).
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13. 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.
14. 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.
15. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report
indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement
for the project property.
16. All structures proposed for construction within this development
shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as
indicated by the geologist's report.
17. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand
anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review.
AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9081
APPLICANT: PHILIP & MARIE CURRIE
A proposal for a one lot subdivision located on the east side of
Florida, 600 feet north of Garfield Avenue in an R3, Medium -High
Density Residential District.
Mr. Cope addressed the Commission,and stated that he had no further
input to the staff report presented to Commission. In answer to
a question raised by Commissioner Stern, Mr. Cope stated that the
structure was originally built for a condominium conversion in the
future. At time of construction, the structure could have been
utilized as an apartment complex or as a planned residential development.
Commissioner Stern suggested several changes to the conditions of
approval, which indicated that the project is constructed.
Mr. Ed Ross, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission and
stated that he had no objections to the suggested changes to the
conditions of approval as made by Commissioner Stern. Mr. Ross stated
that the proposed Tentative Tract had been approved previously and
that proceedings for a Final Map had been started, but that the time
statute had run out on Tentative Tract 9081, thus.he had to refile,
and once again seek approval.
Commission discussion followed.
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ON MOTION BY SHEA AND SECOND BY NEWMAN, TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9081
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS AS AMENDED,
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 im-
provements, is consistent with general and specific plans for the
area in that:
1. The proposed subdivision of the 1.137 acre parcel of land zoned
R3 (which allows 25 units per gross acre) is proposed having only
17.54 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 approved for this intensity of land
use at the time the land use designation for medium density resi-
dential was placed on said property.
4. The parcel size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other
design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are
proposed 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-dat,ed September 23, 1977 shall be
the approved layout.
2. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant system have been designed to
City standards.
3. The water system is through the City of Iuntington Beach's water
system.
4. The sewage disposal is through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system.
5. The property shall be subject to local drainage assessment district
requirements and fees.
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AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Slates,/Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None ` I
ABSENT: None
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ISCELLANEOUS:
Chairman Slates informed the Commission that he had requested a review
of the plot plan for Administrative Review No. 77-180 by the Commission
prior to Board action.
Mr. Jim Palin presented a plot plan to the Commission -for Administrative
Review No. 77-180, a proposal to permit construction of an 18,000 sq. ft.
industrial building located on the east side of Gothard Street, approx-
imately 625 ft. south of Slater Avenue in an M1-A-15,000 CD Light
Industrial Civic District.
Mr. Palin explained Board of Zoning Adjustments procedures on subject
application and stated that application will be conditioned by the Board
to meet ordinance code requirements. He further noted that this partic-
ular application will also be reviewed by the Design Review Board,
being within the CD District.
Mr. Palin requested a special meeting of the Subdivision Committee to
further discuss Tentative Tract 9941. Subdivision Committee agreed to
meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Bruce Greer addressed the Commission and stated it was his intention
to avoid blight in the industrial corridor. He objected to a tin
building being moved onto Crystal Street as a permanent use. He
further stated that he had brought this situation to the attention
of the City Council.
George Chelius of the Gothard Industrial Group addressed the Commission
and requested that Council and Planning Commission advise future devel-
opers of the Gothard Industrial Corridor on how to make their buildings
attractive and pleasant.
STAFF'S COMMENTS:
Director Selich informed the Commission that the City Council has re-
quested a special report on Zone Case No. 77-22. He explained that
Council is asking the Commission to review its previous decision in
light of recent General Plan hearings and to advise Council of its
current feelings on the issue. Council is also asking for a similar
review of the area immediately to the west of the zone change site.
The Commission discussed several areas of concern regarding the zone
hange. Commissioner Newman stated that since the rest of the Gothard
Corridor would be industrial, this area should probably also stay
industrial.
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ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FINLEY, THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TO
THE CITY COUNCIL THAT ZONE CHANGE 77-22 BE RECONSIDERED FOR INDUSTRIAL
USE. ' , -
Commissioner Shea expressed concern that the area had been studied for
a year and she saw no new evidence to justify reconsideration. Com-
missioner Gibson concurred.
Commissioner Finley informed the Commission of testimony given at the
Council hearing regarding the City Yard and its impact on surrounding
residential uses.
Mr. Zambory explained the activities taking place in the Yard that might
be objectionable to residents.
Commissioners Stern and Gibson asked about potential noise problems and
if noise studies had been conducted. Director Selich explained that
acoustical studies were being required of the developer.
Commissioner Slates stated that sufficient safeguards could be designed
into the project and that the problems discussed did not warrant re-
consideration.
VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: Shea, Slates, Gibson
ABSENT: None
Commissioner Finley clarified that the Commission is not actually acting
on the zone change, but responding to C.ouncil's request as to how they
feel since the action taken on the Gothard Corridor.
ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FINLEY, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INFORM
CITY COUNCIL THAT THE -PLANNING COMMISSION WOULD RECOMMEND REDESIGNATION
OF THE FIVE (5) ACRE SITE ADJACENT TO ZONE CHANGE 77-22 BACK TO
INDUSTRIAL ZONING.
Commissioner Gibson stated that he felt the action taken on the Gothard
Corridor did not change the decision the Commission made on this area.
VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: Gibson, Slates, Shea
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
None
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IDJOURNMENT:
ON MOTION BY SLATES AND SECOND BY SHEA MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO
NOVEMBER 1, 1977, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Slates, Shea, Newman, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Edward D. Selich
Secretary
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Chairman
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Huntington Beach Planning Commission
P.O. BOX 190 CALIFORNIA 92648
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
OF
PLANNING COMMISSION
Roger D. Slates, Chairman
John Stern, Commissioner
Ruth Finley, Commissioner
Charles T. Gibson, Commissioner
Prim Shea, Vice -Chairman
Susan Newman, Commissioner
Frank V. Hoffman, Commissioner
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission
of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be
held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, at the hour of 7:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, November 29, 1977, for the purpose of discussing the following
items:
HCD Fourth Year Application
Industrial
Improvement Program
Energy Conservation TgeVrSlates,
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Chairman
I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call for Special
Meeting of the Planning Commission," pri to 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
November 28, 1977. ^ (�
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