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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-15APPROVED 12/6/77 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1977 - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Slates NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. Vice -Chairman Shea called the meeting to order. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Planning Commission Minutes of October 18, 1977 2. General Plan Conformance No. 77-15 3. Tentative Tract No. 8197/Conditional Use Permit No. 77-14/ Negative Declaration No. 77-83: Continue to December 6, 1977 with the concurrence of the applicant. ON MOTION BY GIBSON AND SECOND BY NEWMAN, THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS APPROVED, WITH THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 1977 APPROVED AS AMENDED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: None ABSENT: Slates ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHEDULED ITEMS: ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-27 Applicant: Roselle L. Sommer This is a request for change of zone from M1-A and C4 to Q-R1-PD on the south side of Talbert, approximately 450 feet west of Beach Boulevard. Mr. Cope presented an update of the zone change.to Commission members, whereby the zone change is to implement the recently approved low density residential designation imposed on the subject property by General P1an,Amendment No. 77-1. The specific property to be rezoned has been expanded by the staff to include all those properties re- designated as a part of the General Plan process. -1- PC 11/15/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 15, 1977 Page Two Vice Chairman Shea opened the public hearing. Mr. Bruce Greer, member of the Gothard Industrial Association, addressed the Commission and'stated that he was opposed to any loss of industrial property in that area. He felt that industrial property would be more beneficial taxwise.to the City. Mr. Ron Russell, member of the Five -Points Homeowners Association and Huntington Creek Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission and stated his support for the zone change. Mr. Russel stated that he was not opposed to any industry that would be consistent with sur- rounding residential property but that a straight line through that area should be attempted in terms of industrial and residential zoning. Mr. Zweibel, part owner of the property in question, addressed the Commission and voiced his approval of the zone change stating that residential in this area would be desirable to Huntington Beach. Mr. John Solver addressed the Commission and questioned why a developer would purchase a piece of M1 property and then have it rezoned to residential. Mr. Solver was informed that it is the choice of the property buyer if he wished to obtain a zone change of the Ml, industrial property that he purchased. Mr. Solver further stated that encroachment of homes in an industrial area is not proper. There being no other persons present to speak on the proposed zone change, the Vice -Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stern questioned staff as to whether proper notification to property owners has been made. Staff assured Commissioner Stern that such proper notifications had been made. ON MOTION BY HOFFMAN AND SECOND BY NEWMAN ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-27 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the subject property as low,density residential. Therefore, the requested low density zoning is consistent with and actually implements the General Plan designation. 2. The resulting residential uses will be more compatible with the existing residential uses to the northwest and immediate south. -2 PC 11/15/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 15, 1977 Page Three CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. There shall be a -minimum forty-five (45) foot setback consisting of common open space, measured from the west property line of the 11.2 acre site, if such property line abuts industrially zoned property at the time of development approval. 2. Review and approval of any development proposal shall be for the entire 11.2 acre site. 3. Access to the site shall be limited to two (2) points of ingress and egress, and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works: VOTE: AYES: Stern, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: Finley ABSENT: Slates ZONE CASE NO. 77-28 Applicant: Sigma Enterprises Inc. This is a request for a change of zone from C4 to R2 located at 17211 Beach Boulevard, westerly of Beach, 300 feet south of Cypress. Mr. Palin presented a review of the staff report submitted to the Planning Commission and stated that he had nothing further to add to the staff report. Mr. Palin noted that the recommended action included a modification of the request by expanding the R2, Medium Density Residential zoning only 20 feet east of the existing R2/C4 line versus the requested 40 feet expansion by the applicant. The Planning Commission concurred with staff's modification and directed staff to properly inform the applicant of this modification. Vice Chairman Shea opened the public hearing. Mr. David Silver addressed the Commission and stated that he would accept the 20 feet Medium Density Residential zoning in lieu of the 40 feet requested because it would not alter the amount of units he was proposing. There being no other persons present to speak on the proposed zone change, the Vice -Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Finley questioned whether the alignment would go through to adjoing properties. Mr. Palin stated that staff had not as yet looked into this, but that it would be further investigated. Commission discussion ensued. -3- PC 11/15/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 15, 1977 Page Four ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FINLEYZONE CHANGE NO. 77-28 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed change of zoning is consistent with the City's General Plan. 2. The proposed change of zoning will not be detrimental to the sur- rounding zoning and land uses. VOTE: AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: None ABSENT: Slates MISCELLANEOUS: SIGN APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 77-17 Planning Commission reviewed the proposed sign. Mr. Cope stated that the sign approval was a condition of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 77-17 whereby all signs were to come back to the Planning Commission for approval. ON MOTION BY NEWMAN AND SECOND BY FINLEY,-THE PROPOSED SIGN FOR THE RETAIL FOOD SERVICE FACILITY APPROVED FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH IN- DUSTRIAL PARK BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-17, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Stern,,Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: None ABSENT: Slates ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: Commissioner Finley requested staff to look into further zone change alignments to be initiated by staff on property connecting with previously approved Zone Change No. 77-28. Commissioner Finley requested staff to organize a study session or workshop for Commissioners on subdivisions. She felt that such a workshop would give the Commissioners greater understanding of the requirements of the Department of Public Works, Fire Department, etc. and give.the Commission greater understanding of particular things to look for in order to make a good subdivision. -4- PC 11/15/77 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 15, 1977 Page Five Mr. Selich replied that such a study session or workshop will be looked into right after the holidays. Commissioner Stern discussed reimbursement agreements. He requested a minimum dollar figure that would make reimbursement agreements feasible. Commissioner Stern complimented Deputy City -Attorney Travis on his suggestion to prepare a check list of all entities and institutions in which the City Council members and Planning Commission members may be involved; such list is to be taken from the conflict of interest statements on file with the City Clerk. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FINLEY, THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INCLUDE A CHECK LIST TO PROTECT THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROBLEMS: Commissioner Newman stated that such a check list would be an invasion of privacy and therefore, stated that she would vote NO on the motion. Commissioner Stern stated that all Commission members may be subject to potential conflict of interest problems and that such a check list could avoid City involvement in such problems. Commissioner Shea pointed out that a developer may start with one financial institution and before his project is complete, end up with another one. Commissioner Stern stated that the initial institution would be the one in question. Commissioner Gibson felt that such a direction could be done by staff action. Mr. Selich stated that this type of action could be done by Commission Resolution. Commissioner Gibson further stated that he is not prepared at this time to'vote on the motion and that the matter should be considered by appropriate City officials. Commissioner Stern stated that the matter could be looked into further by the City Attorney's office. THE MOTION WAS AMENDED TO READ ...THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SHALL BE DIRECTED TO DRAW UP A CHECK LIST FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSIVN WITH THE CITY COUNCIL TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF SUCH A CHECK LIST. VOTE: AYES: Stern, Finley NOES: Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman ABSENT: Slates THE MOTION FAILED. -5- PC 11/15/77 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, November 15, 1977 Page Six ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FINLEY, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO DELAY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 77-3 PART 1 TO 1978 TO ALLOW STAFF TIME TO ANALYZE, REVIEW AND REVISE AS NECESSARY THE AMENDMENT. AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: None ABSENT: Slates ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY NEWMAN, STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO ANALYZE THE TIME FRAME FOR REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, AND COME BACK WITH A MORE REALISTIC TIME FRAME FOR PREPARING AND REVIEWING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS. VOTE: AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: None ABSENT: Slates STAFF'S COMMENTS Mr. Selich stated that the Planning Commission and staff members were scheduled to tour the City to visit Planned Developments, Industrial Parks, etc. on December 10, 1977. ON MOTION BY GIBSON AND SECOND BY SHEA, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER 29, 1977 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Stern, Finley, Gibson, Shea, Newman, Hoffman NOES: None ABSENT: Slates LIM,& 0- � Edward D. Selich Secretary Prim Shea Vice Cha' an -6- PC 11/15/77