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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-061 I APPROVED 6/20/78 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1978 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Paone, Bazil COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE CONSENT CALENDAR: The minutes of May 2, 1978, were removed from the consent calendar and voted on separately as Commissioners Cohen, Paone, and Bazil were not present at that meeting. ON MOTION BY RUSSELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-26 - Request for six month extension of time. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-6 - Request for six month extension of time. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Paone, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL THE MINUTES OF MAY 2, 1978, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Cohen, Paone, Bazil ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Warren Michaeles addressed the Commission and requested reconsideration of Conditional Exception 78-04. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SET CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-04 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 5, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins,.Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Paone, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: None Commissioner Stern requested that the staff provide as much information as possible on the code amendment being prepared which would provide staff the flexibility to approve such a project without utilizing the conditional exception process. 'i Minutes: H.B, planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: RANCHO VIEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REMOVAL/NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-61 In-Conjunction'With CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN 78-15 A group of homeowners in the residential area immediately north of Rancho View School requested that the pedestrian bridge across the Ocean View Flood Control Channel be removed. They feel that the bridge is no longer needed due to the closure of Rancho View School, and point to several law enforcement problems as justification for its removal. A large number of residents indicated their desire to have the bridge retained, contending that children regularly use it to gain access to school grounds and other areas. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and discussed the petitions which had been submitted to the staff as well as the issues which are involved. Lieutenant Schneblin, member of the Huntington Beach Police Department, addressed the Commission and stated that the number of calls for this area was average for the City. The public hearing was opened. Connie Gibson addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of keeping the bridge open. Lindy Johnson addressed the Commission and expressed concern over possible closure of the bridge. She stated that the rubber tree and hedge near it are a problem as they create a blind spot. Chris Baugh, a" high school student. requested that the bridge remain open. Karen Waltman spoke in favor of k Lng the bridge open for easy access. Cindy Wimbish, o ,lived about 3/ �,ile from the bridge spoke in favor of keep,. :he bridge open. Mark Martini. ;tated he lived L:,ur houses from the bridge on Lancaster, s hat he had nee- been aware of bridge related problems, ai,;`. in favor of keeping the bridge open. A gen eman ,t g the Little, League spoke in favor of keeping the t. dge -or and easy access to the school grounds Pat Anderson, t resident of Bryant Drive, spoke in favor of keeping the bridge open. Steve Olsen spoke in favor of the bridge remaining open. -2- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 3 Wayne Olsen addressed the Commission and stated that the bridge is needed very much for access to the school where various sports activities are held. Julie (last name unknown), St. Cloud Circle, spoke in favor of keeping the bridge open. Linda Johnson stated that she had surveyed the bridge for thirty minutes and counted 32 students using the bridge during that time going to high school. Bud Murphy, St. Cloud Circle, spoke in favor of keeping the bridge open. He further stated that the cost of closing the bridge would be prohibitive. Ingrid Walker spoke in favor of keeping the bridge open. Arthur Schwarz, owner of the property next to the bridge, stated that he had owned the property for the last three years, and saw no reasons to keep the bridge open with the closure of the Rancho View School. He felt that the costs shown in the staff report for closing the bridge were exaggerated. He also stated that motorcycles used the bridge creating a hazard and noise problem. He also stated that bicycles used the bridge. Michael (last name unknown) discussed the crime in the area of the bridge. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-61 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE RANCHO VIEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE BE RETAINED WITH MITIGATING MEASURES BEING IMPLEMENTED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STAGGER BRIDGE BARRIERS AT EITHER END OF THE BRIDGE TO ELIMINATE SPEEDING CF;7M0T0RCY=,AND' BICYCLE TRAFFIC FROM THE BRIDGE, WITH INSTALLATION OF LOW PROFILE STREET LIGHTING,_ INCREASED PATROLS IN THE AREA, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BE DIRECTED TO TRIM HEDGES AND TREES THAT ARE ENCROACHING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Necessity of bridge for use on future park site for this neighbor- hood. 2. Convenience for shopping. -3- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 4 3. Necessity of bridge for students attending the high school. 4. Necessity of bridge for Ocean View Little League and tennis courts. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY _RU_SSELL THE COMMISSION FOUND POSSIBLE BRIDGE REMOVAL TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN _ -15 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None Chairman Finley called a five minute recess at 8:30. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-5 Applicant: Active Concepts, Inc. This is a request for a discotheque dance facility for teenagers located at the northwest corner of Warner and Magnolia. Chairman Finley stated that the new Commissioners had listened to _ the tape.of.all previous_p lic he and _would, therefore, be ---- - ------ ' able to vote. - — Monica Florian addressed the Commission and spoke on two areas of concern; (1) parking problems which could arise, and (2) the inappropriate design of the structure to accommodate the intensity of proposed use. She stated that a police department representative was -present to answer any questions that Commission might have. She reiterated the staff's reasons for recommending denial. Lieutenant Schneblin, representing the Huntington Beach Police Department, addressed the Commission and stated that massive congregations in parking lots would create the biggest problem. He also stated that there would be a lack of parking facilities and lack of access to respond to calls. He stated that he felt there were better areas suited to such activities. The public hearing was opened. Michael Obrand, attorney for Mr. Bennie Williams, addressed the Commission and spoke on the need for the proposed use. He presented aerial slides of other shopping centers in the City where'a disco might be located and pointed out reasons why they were not as suitabl as the proposed location. -4- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 5 Mr. Brown, owner of the shopping center, spoke in favor of the use. He felt that with proper supervision it would be a good use. He further stated that all other tenants, with the exception of the two restaurants, were receptive to the idea. Norma Gibbs addressed the Commission and stated that since -the application was for one year, during that time the facility should be given an opportunity to survive. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY COHEN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-5 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING DJITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is compatible with existing land uses of the surrounding area air tUs site has least impact on surrounding land uses. 2. The proposed use can be anticipated to fulfill a public need for this type offacility in the general area. 3. The proposed facility is in substantial conformance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 4. The site provides best access for traffic. 5. The site provides adequate security. - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plan received and dated February 16, 1978, shall be the approved plot plan and floor plan. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 78-5 shall become null and void one year from the date of approval. Continued use of the proposed facility after the expiration of this application will require the applicant to refile for a new conditional use permit. 3. If the subject facility is sold, subleased, or otherwise changes management, the Planning Commission may consider revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. 78-5. 4. The maximum occupancy of the proposed facility shall be 300 persons. 5. The subject facility shall be limited to persons 16 through 20 years of age. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, served or consumed in said facility. -5- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 6 6. All rules, regulations and limitations set forth by the applicant and received by the'Planning Department on February 16, 1978, and amendment dated April 28, 1978,and May s a 1 e be operational procedures. AYES: Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Paone NOES: Higgins, Bazil ABSENT: None MINORITY REPORT: Commissioner Bazil stated that he felt that in addition to reasons given by staff, it was morally wrong for the owner of the property to enter into an agreement with an anchor•business-such as Jeremiah's and Carrows restaurants and bring in a use that is not allowed in that zone. He further stated that he felt a more proper location for the discotheque would be such as that behind the Huntington Center. He also stated that the teenage center across the street was more of a'detximent than it would be were it located on the same side of the street. He also said that the unlimited membership could bring in problems. Commissioner Higgins felt that the success. of the two restaurants was most important and that if the entrance to the discotheque were not almost adjacent to the restaurant he would vote for it. Chairman Finley called a three minute recess at 10:00 p.m. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-8/NEGATIVE DECLARATION�iO. 78-39 Applicant: Arlene Weaver This is a request for a home day care center located at 7681 Everest Circle. _Chairman Finley opened the public hearing and Mitch Haddoc , a Forney for Ms. Weaver, requested a continuance on the application. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-8 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-39 WERE CONTINUED TO JUNE 20, 1978, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: ,YES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-7 - APPEAL Applicant: C. George Lippincott, Jr. Appellant: C. George Lippincott, Jr. Conditional Exception No. 78-7, a request to permit 1) garden structure,to encroach within one (1) foot of side property line and 2) raise a -concrete block wall to seven plus or minus feet to enclose a roofed storage structure at zero side property line at,property located at 17036 Edgewater Lane was denied by the Board of Zoning Adjustments at its March 22, 1978 meeting. -6- 6/6/78 - PC �l Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 7 Chairman Finley ascertained from the new Commissioners that they had listened to the public testimony given on May 16 at the Planning Commission meeting. Pat Spencer addressed the Commission and stated that the garden structure could conform to the code by removal of the lath structure. The public hearing was opened. Tom Graham, contractor, discussed the proposed plan. Luis Cardinas, who lived adjacent to the property, addressed the Commission and stated that he felt the structure was detrimental to his property. He objected to raising the fence and felt it would detract from his property. Norma Gibbs addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the structure. Luis Cardinas again addressed the Commission and stated that the only view he had from'his living room was of the wall in question. The public hearing was closed. COMMISSIONER STERN MADE A_ MOTION TO _APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION_ _ NO. 78-7 WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE EXISTING TOP COURSE OF SLUMP STONE BE REMOVED AND A CAP PLACED ON TOP OF THE TOP COURSE, AND .PROPOSED STORAGE STRUCTURE REDUCED IN WIDTH ALLOWING ACCESS FROM OUTSIDE WITHOUT HAVING TO WALK INSIDE, WITH A ROOF THAT CONFORMS TO CODE. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ON MOTION BY PAONE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS APPEAL TO CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-7 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The setback encroachment and additional wall height would be detrimental to the welfare of the property owner adjacent to the property in question. 2. The applicant has failed to present sufficient hardship to justify granting of the request. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: Stern ABSENT: None -7- 6/6/78 - PC- Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 8 PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 77-7B At the request of the Planning Commission,staff prepared a precise plan of street alignment to provide access to landlocked property located on the south side of Heil Avenue, 300 feet west of Graham Street. After reviewing the three alternatives for Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 77-7B, the completion of Graham Place at the May 16, 1978 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission requested the staff to prepare an additional alternative that would minimize disruption to Parcel 10 but still provide access for possible future division of the site. Monica Florian gave a presentation on Alternative 4 which would locate the knuckle of the cul-de-sac far enough onto Parcel 10 to provide two 45-foot frontages onto the proposed cul-de-sac. This would require minor alteration of the proposed church's parking lot. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this item, and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY RUSSELL AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1219 APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 77-7B, ALTERNATIVE 4, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-4 Applicant: Carrows Restaurants, Inc. and Jeremiah's Steak House This is a_request for two monument signs at the commercial center located on the northwest corner of Magnolia and Warner. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and briefly explained the purpose of the Special Sign Permit process, noting that it is a provision for hardships in obtaining signing. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Briesemeister, representing the sign company, addressed the Commission and spoke of the necessity for good signing for this type of business. He presented colored sketches showing sandblasted wood with no illumination for Jeremiah's restaurant and a rendering of the I Carrows' sign. The public hearing was then.closed. -8- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 9 Commissioner Russell did not feel a'financial hardship was shown.ri --tthat there was a possibility of modifying the existing marquis signs or installing a roof top,sign. He also felt that if approved there would be 110 reason y e i c come backan sow a hardship for special signing, Commissioner Stern did not feel a hardship had been demonstrated and thought that the existing pole signs could be modified. He also concurred with Commissioner Russell on the discotheque. He stated that if the signs were denied _theapplicant could appeal to the City Council. Commissioner Paone stated that the applicant comes close to showing a hardship but felt the signs would be detrimental to the surroundings and the granting of the special sign permit would be contrary to the City's policy. Commissioner Higgins felt that it was absolutely necessary that -the two buildings have separate identification, that the buildings were designed on that basis. He stated that the two restaurants are the key to the success of this commercial center. He stated that it would be an extreme hardship not to have the signs. Commissioner Bazil did not feel the discotheque posed a problem.insofar as requesting similar hardship. Chairman Finley felt that a hardship had been shown and that the restaurants definitely needed the signs. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-4 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS : --- - -- - 1. The applicant has demonstrated a hardship and a need for business identification signs. 2. The granting of the request will not constitute a special privilege. 3. The proposed sign will not impact any of the surrounding properties or land uses. 4. There is reasonable assurance that the applicant intends to proceed with the proposed request without undue delay. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Jeremiah's monument sign received and dated March 20, 1978, and presented at the Planning Commission meeting of June 6, 1978, for color and style shall be the approved sign. -- -9- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 10 2. Carrows Restaurant sign received and dated April 12, 1978, and presented at the Planning Commission meeting of June 6, 1978, for color and style shall be the approved sign. AYES: Higgins, Finley, Cohen, Bazil NOES: Russell, Stern, Paone ABSENT: None Ron Clausen, representing Carrows and Jeremiah's restaurants addressed the Commission and thanked both the Commission and staff for their assistance. Commissioner Stern requested that a study session be held for the purpose of interpreting the sign code. PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 78-2/NEGATIVE,DECLARATZON 78-41 Precise Plan of Street Alignment 78-2 is a proposal to close Frankfort Avenue to through traffic at the intersection of Indianapolis Avenue and Beach Boulevard. The precise plan was initiated at the request of several homeowners on Frankfort after the street was temporarily closed to traffic to repair damage caused by heavy rains. Jim Palin briefly discussed the proposed precise plan of street alignment. The public hearing was opened. There was no one present to speak on this precise plan and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-41 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS RESOLUTION NO. 1223 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 78-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None -10- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 11 ZONE CHANGE 78-9 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Commission Zone Change 78-9 is a request for a change of zone from R2 to C4 for property located at the southeast corner of "A" Street and Warner Avenue. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and stated that this zone change had been initiated in order to rectify an error in the approved ordinance for Zone Change No. 77-9, and is to change back the zoning from R2, Medium Density Residential, to C4, Highway Commercial. The public hearing was opened on Zone Change 78-9. There being no one present to speak on this zone change, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL ZONE CHANGE 78-9 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The subject site is developed with a commercial building and was not to be included in the ordinance for Zone Change No. 77-9. 2. The proposed C4 zoning is consistent with the City's General Plan. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None REVOCATION OF PORTION 3, PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-4 This plan was an integral part of the circulation pattern for the downtown area under the Top -of -the -Pier plan, and no longer reflects the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways as it presently stands. Of more immediate concern is the desire of a property owner on the north side of Atlanta near Alabama Street to proceed with plans to -develop the property. This area is currently encumbered by Portion 3 of PPSA 70-4, which connects Atlanta to Orange Avenue. In order to permit the use of the property it is proposed to revoke Portion 3 at this time. Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that the only information to add to that contained in the staff report was a letter which had been received fran -a property owner opposing the proposed revocation on the grounds that said proposal would take additional property which was erroneous information. The public hearing was opened. Jim Van Derhyden, 742 Main Street, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission and requested that the revocation be approved with the adoption of Resolution No. 1222, stating that his property was encumbered by the precise plan. The public hearing was closed. -11- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 12 Commissioner Bazil stated that he would not want to act on this revocation until a firm report is obtained from the traffic engineer. Further Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL REVOCATION OF PORTION 3, _ PRECISE PLAN OT STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-4 WAS CONTINUED TO JULY 5, 1978, BUT -TO BE DISCUSSED AT A STUDY SESSION IN JUNE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT 10248/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-3/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 78-1 Applicant: Frank H. Ayres & Son Construction Co. These applications are a request for a 146 unit planned residential development located on the northwest corner of Atlanta and Beach. Chairman Finley:;discussed with the Commission the possibility of_ _ continuin_these applications. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Jim Christensen, representing Frank H. Ayres, agreed to a continuance. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY PAONE TENTATIVE TRACT 10248, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-3, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 78-1 WERE CONTINUED TO JUNE 20, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-1 Applicant: G.P. Building Enterprises, Inc. This is a request for a change of zone from C2 to R3 on property located on the south side of Edinger 350 feet west of Bolsa Chica Street. At its May 1, 1978 meeting, the City Council approved Zone Change No. 78-1 with conditions. The conditions related to parking, however the issue of parking for the subject proposal was never considered by the Planning Commission. By law, the City Council may not consider conditions or issues related to an application unless those same conditions or issues were considered by the Planning Commission. Therefore, Zone Change No. 78-1 was referred to the Planning Commission for a report to the City Council on various conditions on the zone change. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and discussed the three concerns. The public hearing was opened. -12- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 13 Wa�Yy Nickel, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the suggested conditions were acceptable. George Psaros addressed the Commission and expressed concern over access and parking. -He did not feel it was a good location for units. Dr. Eighmy addressed the Commission and stated that he did not feel there was enough parking for that area, and he did not want any access on the west wall. The public hearing was closed. COMMISSIONER•STERN MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE RECOMMENDATIONS BY STAFF. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Commissioner Higgins stated that the site is unique and difficult. He felt there was no reason to deny development of the site. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION APPROVED ZONE CHANGE 78-1 AS (Q) R3-20 WITH Q CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS BY THE, FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Use of the reciprocal drive be surrendered to the commercial center except a limited portion (to be determined during the entitlement of a site plan) necessary to provide entry to the residential :t project. , 2. Guest parking shall be increased to one hundred fifty (150) percent of existing code requirements. '! 3. Alley access shall be prohibited except for the possibility of emergency access. 4. Site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: Stern ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.•10395/NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-34 Applicant: Robert F. Curtis Development Company This is a request for a 14 lot subdivision located on the south side of Warner Avenue, east side of Lynn Street. Dave Eadie gave a presentation on this application and discussed the suggested conditions. Bob Curtis addressed the Commission and discussed the possibility of putting up a cash bond. -13- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 14 ON MOTION BY RUSSELL AND SECOND BY STERN NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-34 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None A MOTION WAS MADE BY RUSSELL AND SECONDED BY STERN TOAPPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT 10395 WITH CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND TO INCLUDE REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER TO HAVE A PROPER AGREEMENT WORKED OUT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RELATIVE TO A CASH BOND. Further discussion ensued on requiring a cash bond from developer. COMMISSIONER RUSSELL WITHDREW HIS MOTION -AND COMMISSIONER STERN WITHDREW HIS SECOND. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 10395 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for development of residential land. 2. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the zoning was applied to the subject property.. 3. The lot size, depth, frontage, street widths and all other design and improvements features of the proposed subdivision are pro- posed to be'constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well. as complying with the State Map Act and supplementary Stbdivision'Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative map received May 25, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City specifications. 3. Vehicular access rights along Warner Avenue and Lynn Street, be- tween Warner Avenue and "Z" Circle, shall be dedicated to the City. 1 -14- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 15 4. Drainage for the proposed subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to recordation of a final map. This system shall be designed to accept drainage from adjacent properties to the east of the subdivision. The system shall also be designed to provide for siltation and -erosion control both during and after construction of the project. - ---- - - - - - - -- ---- - -- - -- -- ------ --- -- --- - 5. A $500 cash bond shall be posted with the City to defray costs to ! close the access'driveway at the end of the cul-de-sac at such time as the east/west access easement is terminated. 6. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. 7. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 8. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 9. 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. 10. Structures on the 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. 11. A six foot high, six inch wide decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along Warner Avenue to City standards. f AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern; Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 77-8 This is a proposal to precisely align Adams Avenue between Lake Street and Alabama Street, and Springfield Avenue between Lake Street and Alabama Street. Secretary Selich discussed Issue No. 6, Commitment --to -future-deve�opmenf a -long Lake Street. It was the staff's recommendation that Precise Plan of Street Alignment 77-8 be tabled and that Tentative Tract Map 10169 be reviewed prim to submittal -of final map to the City Council with findings and conditions of approval. Commission discussion ensued. Bob Jarrard addressed the Commission and discussed the plans. -15- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 16 " ON MOTION BL'RUSSELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 77-8 WAS TABLED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Stern, Russell, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Cohen, Bazil, Paone ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS WERE APPROVED FOR TRACT 10169 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: - 1. The proposed subdivision of this 1.8+ acre parcel of land zoned Old Town Specific Plan District 2 (which allows 20 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having 8.24 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 16, 1977, shall be the approved layout subject to the map being revised to reflect a 50 foot half street section plus a 5 foot easement on the easterly side of Lake Street. Also, the applicant shall revise the map to reflect a 50 foot 1 half street section on the northerly side of Adams Avenue and adjust all lot lines accordingly. 2. That there are presently existing ten trees, which developer intends to remove during the course of construction and that according to the following basis, the developer agrees to provide i replacement trees for same: One -to -One basis - provide a 30" box tree for each tree so removed; or -16- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes; H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978. Page 17 Two -to -One basis - provide two 24" box trees for each tree so removed; or Three -to -One basis - provide three 20" box trees for each tree - so removed. Developer shall confirm the exact number and size of replacement trees to be installed, with the Department of Public Works, but shall have the right to place said trees in location of his choice within the tract and to use species he deems most suitable. Above replacement trees provided are supplemental to and in no way take place of any required parkway trees or any onsite tree as required by Old Town Plan, District Two, Ordinance. 3. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department .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 project. 4. Vehicular access rights along Lake Avenue except at street inter- section shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 5. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. 6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets, with the exception of yard faucets and other such utility outlets. 8. 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 same. 9. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or de- tached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State of California acoustical standards set forth for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. 10. A chemical analysis as well as tests for physical properties of the soil on the subject property shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits, except that chemical analysis may be waived if not required by grading inspector or structural plan checker. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None -17- 6/6/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 18 COMMISSIONER ITEMS: Commissioners Bazil, Russell and Stern were appointed to the Sub- division Committee with Chairman Finley serving as an -alternate. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at.1:45 a.m. June 7, 1978. M7&rd7 D. Se i h Secretary Ruth Finley Chairman 11 1 u -18-