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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-05 (7)APPROVED 7/18/78 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California WBDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN -AND VICE CHAIRMAN Secretary Selich presided over this part of the meeting and declared the nominations open for Chairman. COMMISSIONER HIGGINS NOMINATED COMMISSIONER BAZIL FOR CHAIRMAN. COMMISSIONER STERN NOMINATED COMMISSIONER FINLEY FOR CHAIRMAN. COMMISSIONER STERN MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED WHICH WAS SECONDED BY RUSSELL. VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None Secretary Selich collected the ballots and announced that Commissioner Finley had been elected Chairman. Chairman Finley declared the nominations open for Vice Chairman. COMMISSIONER COHEN NOMINATED COMMISSIONER STERN FOR VICE CHAIRMAN. COMMISSIONER BAZIL NOMINATED COMMISSIONER HIGGINS FOR VICE CHAIRMAN. COMMISSIONER HIGGINS NOMINATED COMMISSIONER BAZIL FOR VICE CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER RUSSELL MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED WHICH WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER COHEN. VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None Secretary Selich collected the ballots and announced that Commissioner Stern had been elected Vice Chairman. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR ON MOTION BY RUSSELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 1978 MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1978 TENTATIVE TRACT 5813 - REQUEST FOR TEN MONTHS EXTENSION OF TIME CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-9/USE PERMIT NO. 78-13 APPEAL REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY APPELLANT AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: TENTATIVE TRACT 10248/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-3/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 78-1 Applicant: Frank H. Ayres & Son Construction This is a request for a 146 unit planned residential development located on the northwest corner of Atlanta and Beach. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the landscape/open space concept, Beach Boulevard landscape corridor concept, guest parking, and recreational vehicle parking issues. The public hearing was opened. Ren Newcomb, representing Ayres Construction Company addressed the Commission and spoke briefly on the project. Commissioner Higgins expressed concern over Delaware Street dividing the project and the fact that the major open space was not uniformly distributed throughout the project. He also expressed concern over the guest parking not being properly distributed. Chairman Finley concurred with Commissioner Higgins on division of Delaware and how it affected the open space. Commissioner Paone discussed the calculation of open space. Commissioner Bazil agreed with Commissioner Higgins and felt that a re- duction of two units in the vicinity of the swimmi--g pool area would improve the site layout. Commissioner Stern discussed the landscaping. -2- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 3 Commissioner Cohen requested that the following comments be made a part of the minutes: I cannot in all conscience approve this Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract. It is about time the staff and this Commission and City Council and most importantly the City of Huntington Beach stop granting these permits to developers of all kinds until everyone has an opportunity to reevaluate their decision. Concerning this project in particular, isn't it about time we have sufficient sewers in place to handle the increase in population. Isn't it time we consider our overcrowded school system before we let developers put new students in our schools? Isn't it time we look and listen to the sound of Beach Boulevard before we permit further residential units along that busy thoroughfare? Isn't it time we consider the possibility of major flooding in the Santa Ana River plain which sets in the middle of this project? Isn't it time we consider the expense that this City and the taxpayers will be subject to when this project is completed? For example, the project calls for 7.54 units per acre and the staff states that anything over 5 units per acre the City loses money on. All show a net loss to the City. Yet we are thinking of approving this. Finally, isn't it about time that this developer or any developer consider what his project will look like and become five or ten years from now. It seems that their interest is now and not what it will be in the future. When I was appointed Planning Commissioner I vowed that I would look to the future,develop foresite and plan not for today but for many yeaXs from now. I feel that most of us are not considering the future. We are putting the cart before the horse when we permit developers to build a house on a piece of land before we have a chance to plan the street around that house, before the sewers are placed to accommodate that house, before police, fire and other City services are sufficient to properly service that house. I think we should stop. I think we should stop this out of control expense. Let us look at the planning of our predecessors and attempt to right their wrongs or change their thinking or maybe even confirm some of their steps, but let's not plunge head long into our work without some thought of where we are going or where we want to be in the future, and I think that this Commission better do it because if we don't the people will. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY COHEN TO DENY TENTATIVE TRACT 10248 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-3. VOTE: AYES: Higgins, NOES: Russell, ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. Cohen, Finley Stern, Bazil, Paone Discussion ensued among the Commission on revising the plans to comply with suggestions for improvements which could be accomplished. -3- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 4 --- -- - --- - -- --- --- - -- - ----- --- Ren Newcomb stated that he would be agreeable to a continuance. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-3,AND TENTATIVE TRACT 10248 WAS CONTINUED TO JULY 18, 1978, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None Chairman Finley called a five minute recess at 8:40 p.m. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-04 Applicant: Warren G. and Leann Michaelis This is a request for a reduction in minimum lot area for 2 units located 385 feet north of Pecan on the east side of Thirteenth Street. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and stated that at its May 2, 1978 meeting the Planning Commission continued the proposal to no date certain pending preparation of a code amendment to allow similar requests. She further stated that the applicant had requested that the Conditional Exception be heard prior to completion of the code amendment. Ms. Florian stated that the staff was recommending approval as before as it felt that the site is unique in size and the Townlot Specific Plan was prepared for standard 50 ft. lots, and that the granting of this exception would not allow development that is inconsistent with the area. The public hearing was opened. Warren Michaelis addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the granting of this exception. Commissioner Stern stated that he did not agree with Finding #3 in the staff report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STERN AND SECONDED BY COHEN TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 78-04 BECAUSE FINDING #3 COULD NOT BE MADE. Chairman Finley stated that she would not vote to deny. VOTE: AYES: Stern, Cohen, Russell NOES: Higgins, Finley, Bazil, Paone ABSENT: . None THE MOTION FAILED. -4- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 5 ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-04 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: �. There are exceptional circumstances applicable to the premises involved that do not apply generally to the property or class of uses in the same district. 2. Such conditional exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 3. The granting of the conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood. AYES: Higgins, Finley, Bazil, Paone NOES: Stern, Cohen, Russell ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-21 Applicant: Initiated by Planning Department This is a request for a change of zone from RA to C2 on property located at the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Indianapolis. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and gave a brief review of the history of this zone change. The public hearing was opened. Dr. Henry Kaufman addressed the Commission and spoke in opposition to the zone change. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued concerning the possibility of including the "Q" zone in the zone change, which would require readvertising. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-21 WAS CONTINUED TO ALLOW TIME TO'READVERTISE TO INCLUDE THE "Q" ZONE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The shape of the property. 2. The narrow depth. 3. Proximity to residential area. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 6 REVOCATION OF PORTION 3, PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 70-4 ATLANTA AVENUE/LAKE STREET Secretary Selich stated that the staff report indicated that work is being done to come up with alternative alignments but that th staff has not completed an analysis yet. He stated that the staff was recommending adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1225 to revoke Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 708, table the revocation of Portion 3 of Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-4, and adopt a new Precise Plan of Street Alignment (PPSA 78-4) for the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Lake Street. The public hearing was opened. Jim Vanderhyden addressed the Commission and stated he would like to know what alternatives there would be. The public hearing was closed.. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY COHEN REVOCATION OF PORTION 3 OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-4 WAS TABLED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY COHEN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1225 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-07/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 78-19/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-60 Applicant: Emerald Engineering This is a request to permit two parcels having a width of 57.5'+ each located on the south side of Glencoe, 6001+ west of Beach Boulevard. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and stated that the staff was recommending approval of these applications and that they would not be inconsistent with the general area. -6- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 7 The public hearing was opened. James Thomas, representing Emerald Engineering stated that he would be glad to answer any questions the Commission might have. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY RUSSELL NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-60 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 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-07 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property that do not apply generally to property in the same district. 2. Said conditional exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 3. The granting of said conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to public health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or the City. 4. The staff has reason to believe that the applicant will proceed with the proposed project without unnecessary delay. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: Stern ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY COHEN AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 78-19 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby find that the proposed subdivision along with its design improve- ments is consistent with the General and Specific Plans in the area in that: a. The two lot division of land and the development of two tri- plexes is in keeping with much of the existing development. b. The subdivision of this parcel into two 57.5 foot wide parcels is parity with what exists in the general area. -7- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 P.M. Page 8 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the County Recorder. 2. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-11/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-08/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-49 Applicant: William H. Curry This is a request for a proposed addition of 1069 square feet to existing facility necessitating the reduction of required play area per child. This facility is located at 7945 Aldrich, on the north side of Aldrich, 180 ft. + west of Beach. Monica Florian addressed the Commission and stated that while the staff was recommending denial of the Conditional Exception and Conditional Use Permit, a survey of other cities in Orange County reflected that Huntington Beach has the highest requirement for outdoor play area. She further stated that perhaps the staff should be directed to initiate a Code Amendment changing the requirements for outdoor play areas for day care facilities. The public hearing was opened.* Ms. Griffiths, a teacher from the day care center, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the requests. Art Berkowitz addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the use. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-08 WAS DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. There are no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, building or premises that do not apply generally to the property or class of uses in the same district. 2. The granting of this conditional exception will constitute a special privilege that has not been enjoyed by similar facilities. 3. Said conditional exception is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. -8- 7/5/78 - PC LJ Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 9 AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY COHEN* CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-11 WAS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY FIN= RESOLUTION NO. 1226, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9331(d)(1) OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None Chairman Finley called a five minute recess at 10:05 p.m. COItIOMONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-9/TENTATIVE TRACT 7742 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. This is a request for a 1 lot subdivision, 68 units on 10.5 acres located on the south side of Yorktown 1400 feet westerly of Newland Street. Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the information contained in the staff report as well as some suggested additional conditions. Commissioner Cohen felt that a new EIR should be prepared since the old EIR was prepared in 1975. The public hearing was opened. George Stringer spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Higgins complimented Mr. Stringer on the project. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY RUSSELL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-9 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed project of the 12.2 acre parcel of land zoned R2 (which allows 14.5 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 5.6 units per 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. -9- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 10 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 parcel size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvements features of the proposed project are pro- posed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and speci- fications 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 site -plans acid floor plans received June 30, 1978, and the tentative map received and dated May 2, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. 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 proposed project. 3. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City specification along Yorktown and Coldwater. 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 Planning Department. The structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plans. The intent of this condition is to improve the street scene along Yorktown. 4. Landscape planter area shall be provided at locations along Yorktown and Coldwater Lane as shown on the approved tentative map. Such planter shall conform to the plans and specifications on file with the Department of Public Works and the requirements of the Planning Commission. 5. The developer shall install full street improvements on Coldwater Lane with the exception that no sidewalk shall be constructed along the westerly right-of-way lane at this time. 6. A 14 foot setback shall be provided from the ultimate right-of-way of the adjacent arterial highways to the living quarters of the units adjacent to such highways. 7. The structures shall be constructed in compliance with the State Acoustical Standards set forth for multi- or attached units, for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours on this property. 8. 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. -10- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 11 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. Natural gas and 220 V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 11. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report to the City indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for subject property. 12. All structures proposed for construction within this project shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the engineering geologist's report. 13. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 14. A chemical analysis as well as tests for physical properties of the soils on subject property shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 15. The developer shall participate in fifty percent (50%) of the cost of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Yorktown and Coldwater. 16. No final map shall record until the Pacific Coast Highway Trunk Sewer is approved by the California Coastal Commission or an alternative sewer system acceptable and designed to both the City and the Orange County Sanitation District is approved. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley,'Bazil, Paone NOES: Cohen ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY RUSSELL TENTATIVE TRACT 7742 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed project of the 12.2 acre parcel of land zoned R2 (which allows 14.5 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having only 5.6 units per 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. 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. -11- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 12 4. The parcel size, depth, frontage, street widths, and all other design and improvements features of the proposed project are pro- posed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and speci- fications 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 site plans and floor plans received June 30, 1978, and the tentative map received and dated May 2, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. 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 proposed project. 3. A decorative masonry wall shall be constructed to City specification along Yorktown and Coldwater. 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 Planning Department. The structural design shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and shall be included as a part of the street improvement plans. The intent of this condition is to improve the street scene along Yorktown. 4. Landscape planter area shall be provided at locations along Yorktown and Coldwater Lane as shown on the approved tentative map. Such planter shall conform to the plans and specifications on file with the Department of Public Works and the requirements of the Planning Commission. 5. The developer shall install full street improvements on Coldwater Lane with the exception that no sidewalk shall be constructed along the westerly right-of-way lane at this time. 6. A 14 foot setback shall be provided from the ultimato right-of-way of the adjacent arterial highways to the living quarters of the units adjacent to such highways. 7. The structures shall be constructed in compliance with the State Acoustical Standards set forth for multi- or attached units, for all units that lie within the 60,CNEL contours on this property. 8. 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. 1 -12- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 13 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. Natural gas and 220 V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 11. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report to the City indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for subject property. 12. All structures proposed for construction within this project shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the engineering geologist's report. 13. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 14. A chemical analysis as well as tests for physical properties of the soils on subject property shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 15. The developer shall participate in fifty percent (50o) of the cost of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Yorktown and Coldwater. 16. No final map shall record until the Pacific Coast Highway Trun;c Sewer is approved by the California Coastal Commission or an alternative sewer system acceptable and designed to both the City and the Orange County Sanitation District is approved. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Bazil, Paone NOES: Cohen ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT 10447 Subdivider: Gothard Street Association IN CONJUNCTION WITH TENTATIVE TRACT 10446-X/NEGATIVE DECLARATION 78-58 Applicant: Princeland Properties IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 78-3 Proposal: To precisely align two industrial streets in the configuration depicted upon the above tentative maps. -13- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 14 Dave Eadie addressed the Commission and discussed the history of the applications. He stated that the project is under construction on Tentative Tract 10447, having been approved under Administrative Review 78-49 and that all the conditions imposed under this application had been met. The public hearing was opened. Howard Subnick addressed the Commission and spoke in opposition to Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 78-3, stating that he felt there should be two exits'on Gothard-instead of one and no openings cn}o Heil Avenue. Secretary Selich stated that a portion of the street is approved as a private street by the BZA on the Administrative Reivew and that action on the tract map will not eliminate that opening onto Heil. He stated the purpose of the precise plan is to insure a continuation of the street to the south through the X map area with access onto Gothard. The Commissioners were concerned about traffic problems on Heil and re- quested staff and developer to see if any other alternatives were available. Bill Burke addressed the Commission and stated that all the rough grading had been done and construction was underway. He further stated that he had made every effort to comply with all conditions imposed by the staff and had worked with staff very closely. A MOTION WAS MADE BY STERN AND SECONDED BY RUSSELL TO DENY TENTATIVE TRACT 10447. VOTE: AYES: Stern, Russell NOES: Higgins, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone ABSENT: None THE MOTION FAILED. Further discussion ensued and the staff was directed to work with developer to see if other alternatives could be worked out. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY COHEN TENTATIVE TRACT 10447, TENTATIVE TRACT 10446 X AND PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 78-3 WERE CONTINUED TO JULY 18, 1978 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None -14- 7/5/78 Pj Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 15 TENTATIVE TRACT 5419 Subdivider: Signal Landmark, Inc. This is a request for a 5 lot subdivision on 43.3 acres located in the area between Atlanta and Indianapolis and Magnolia and Newland. George Stringer addressed the Commission and stated that he would be happy to answer any questions posed by Commission members. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY COHEN AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT 5419 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 43.3 acre parcel of land zoned R1 (which allows 7 units per gross acre) is proposed to be constructed having approximately 6.46 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 width, and all other design and improvement 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 June 27, 1978, shall be the approved map. 2 The sewer, water, drainage and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. Prior to recordation of a final map the drainage system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control both during and after construction. 3. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City along Newland and Magnolia Streets and Indianapolis Avenue except at street intersections as shown on the approved map. -15- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 16 4. All dwellings contemplated for construction within the boundaries of this map shall be subject to Park and Recreation fees in effect at the time any final map is submitted to the City Council for acceptance. 5. No final map shall record until the Pacific Coast Highway trunk sewer is approved by the California Coastal Commission or an alternative sewer system, acceptable in design to both the City and the County Sanitation District is approved. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO.78-38 - REVIEW FOR CONFORMANCE TO SANTA ANA RIVER GREENBELT PLAN This is four apartment buildings totaling 14 units located between Brookhurst Street and the Santa Ana River approximately 1,062 feet north of Banning Avenue. The applicant is Cager Properties, 16680 Mt. Erin, Fountain Valley, California 92708. The building elevations abutting the Santa Ana River Greenbelt for Use Permit No.78-38 were approved on January 4, 1978, but the Coastal Commission withheld approval of the elevations. The applicant forwarded revised elevations for the Planning Commission's review. Commissioner Paone stated that his law firm had done legal work for this company and he would therefore have to abstain. Commissioner Stern stated that he did not like the elevations. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY RUSSELL REQR BUILDING ELEVATIONS WERE FOUND TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH SANTA ANA RIVER GREENBELT PLAN. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Finley, Cohen, Bazil NOES: Stern ABSTAIN: Paone ABSENT: None COMMISSIONER ITEMS: Commissioner Stern stated he felt the matter of a public street should be a public hearing. He further discussed the problems in the Garfield/Goldenwest area and requested that the issues be reviewed at a study session. Commissioner Russell concurred with Commissioner Stern in street issues being brought before the public. He expressed concern about street improvements on Talbert and Redondo Circle on the southeast corner. -16- 7/5/78 - PC Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission Wednesday, July 5, 1978 - 7 PM Page 17 Chairman Finley stated that it was her feeling that any Planning Commissioner participating in the HCD Block Grant Committee should refrain from voting on any of the issues. She further stated that she would like the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council policy concerning the Local Coastal Plan. Commissioner Stern suggested a study session on the Townlot and Old Town Specific Plan. STAFF COMMENTS: Secretary Selich discussed the preparation of Resolutions for the former Planning Commissioners and a "No Host" dinner meeting to be held in their honor during the month of August. He also discussed the action of the City Council at its July 3, 1978 meeting. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS AT BEACH AND BLAYLOCK Mike Zambory reported on the improvements at Beach and Blaylock. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. on July 6, 1978 to a meeting to be held on July 11, 1978 in B-8 of civic center. E ward D. Selich Ruth Finley Secretary Chairman -17-