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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-03Approved: Jan. 16, 1979 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1979 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY COHEN AND SECOND BY STERN THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Finley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. SCHEDULED ITEMS: FIFTH YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICA- TION To review and adopt the results of the Planning Commission balloting on recommended project priorities and to recommend to the City Council adoption of the Draft Fifth Year Housing and Community Dev- elopment Block Grant Application. Stephen Kohler and Patrick Tessier submitted the results of the balloting as follows: 1) Neighborhood Preservation/Loans; 2) Senior Citizen Center; 3) Smoke Detectors; 4) Senior Transportation; 5) Handicapped Accessibility; 6) Paramedic Unit; 7) Fair Housing Grant; 8) Oakview Maintenance; and 9) Oakview Expansion. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 2 Mr. Kohler noted that the expected funding for the above projects, plus administration costs and allowance for additional funding and inflation costs,would still leave remaining funds of $381,000 un- allocated, and suggested that the Commission might wish to select projects from the remaining fifteen proposed projects on which those funds might be expended. Commissioner Paone noted that he had not submitted a ballot because he had not attended the meeting at which the presentation was made and had'been unable to review the tape of the meeting. After discussion and a poll of the Commission by straw vote, the allocation of the uncommitted funds to the Lake Street Fire Station and the 13th Street Storm Sewer was the preference of the Commission. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE ABOVE -NOTED LIST OF PRIORITIES FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR RECOMMENDED ADOPTION, WITH THE ADDITIONAL PLANNING COM- MISSION RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAKE STREET FIRE STATION AND THE 13TH STREET STORM SEWER FOR ALLOCATION OF THE REMAINING FUNDS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE COMMISSION ADOPTED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV- ELOPMENT FIFTH YEAR BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION AS PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY HCD STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-10 Applicant: QRS Corporation To permit a 75 square foot freestanding sign to be located within an existing shopping center located on the south side of Warner Avenue approximately 350 feet west of Springdale Street. Chairman Finley noted that the public hearing had been continued from the December 19, 1978 meeting. Acting Secretary Palin informed the Commission that a letter has been received requesting continu- ance of this item to the February 6, 1979 meeting. Bob Van Gerpen, representing the applicant, explained that he has been reviewing alternative plans with Thriftimart, for whom the sign is intended, and that it was their wish to pursue the sign as -2- 1-3-79 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 3 originally requested. The applicant does have further documenta- tion to present at the next hearing, and it is their hope that some progress may have been made on the amendments to the sign ordinance by that time. ON MOTION BY RUSSELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-10 WAS CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-27 Initiated by the Planning Commission To change zoning from C3-0 (General Business combined with Oil Production) to C3 (General Business) District at the northeast corner of Eleventh Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The public hearing was opened; there being no persons to address the Commission in regard to this project, the public hearing was closed. Staff presented slides of the area. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY COHEN ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-27 WAS APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-26 Applicant: Dewey Davide Request for a change of zone from C3 to R1 on property located at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Olive Avenue. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-117. The public hearing was opened. Angelo Renaldi, identifying himself as the partner of the applicant, addressed the Commission in support of the request. He pointed out that Second Street is presently about 80 percent developed as resi- dential and his proposal would be consistent with that existing development. There being no other persons to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. 3 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 4 Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Bazil pointed out that R1 zoning on these five lots would make the lots substandard for their base zoning; and Commissioner Paone commented that tabling the request might be construed as implying to the applicant that at some time in the future a mixed zoning use might be approved for the area, a commitment which the Commission cannot make at this time. Acting Secretary Palin reviewed the options available to the applicant in the event of a denial of this zone change request. ON MOTION BY PAONE AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-26 WAS DENIED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Bazil, Paone NOES: Cohen ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-29 Applicant: Catherine Simonian To permit establishment of a family amusement center located at 8873 Adams Avenue, on the north side of Adams west of Magnolia Street. Staff presented slides of the area. The public hearing was opened. Alan Paradise, representative, ad- dressed the Commission to describe the operation of the facility, noting that it would be very compatible with the already recreational - oriented nature of the other uses in the center, such as a ski shop, pizza parlor, and restaurants. There being no other persons to speak in regard to this matter, the public hearing was closed. The Commission reviewed the request and the suggested conditions of approval. In response to questioning from Commissioner Cohen regarding the possibility of future sign requests, the applicant's representative agreed that no additional signing would be asked for. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY STERN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-29 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed plan is in substantial conformance with applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The location of the proposed use will be compatible to the surrounding uses if the recommended conditions of approval are imposed. -4- 1-3-79 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 5 3. The proposed site is adequate for the function as depicted on the conceptual site plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plans received and dated November 17, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 P.M. 3. A bicycle rack that will service a minimum of 10 bikes shall be provided at a location approved by the Planning Department. 4. Signing shall be limited to the provisions of Article 976, and no other signs, including freestanding or window signs, shall be permitted. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-11 Applicant: General Maintenance, Inc. To permit removal of an existing sign and installation of a new 419" by 619" monument sign located at the southwest corner of Edwards Street and McFadden Avenue. The public hearing was opened, and the agent for the applicant addressed the Commission in support of the request. There being no other persons to speak in regard to the request, the public hearing was closed. The Commission reviewed the request and discussed the staff recom- mendation for amendment to the ordinance code to allow pricing information. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY RUSSELL SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 78-11 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. Special Sign Permit No. 78-11 is in compliance with the intent of the Sign Code. 2. Special Sign Permit No. 78-11 substantially meets the condi- tions necessary for granting such a permit. 3. The proposed sign is compatible with surrounding land uses. -5- 1-3-79 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 6 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Detached signs as permitted by Section 9481.17.2 of the Ordinance Code shall not be permitted on the site. 2. The site plan received and dated November 6, 1978, and ele- vations received and dated December 11, 1978 shall be the approved layout and elevations. AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY BAZIL STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INITIATE ACTION TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE CODE TO PERMIT PRICE IN- FORMATION ON A MAJOR IDENTIFICATION SIGN FOR A SERVICE STATION PROVIDED THAT NO DETACHED SIGNS FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE ALLOWED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: TRACT 5813 Applicant: Continental Development of California Request for waiver of Section 9310.25 of the Huntington Beach Ord- inance Code for a previously approved tract located on Pacific Coast Highway at Anderson Street. Acting Secretary Palin explained that this tract had been approved under prior code requirements which made provision of onsite park- ing facilities for recreational vehicles optional. There is no available space in the approved project to now supply the RV park- ing. The Commission discussed the request, with Commissioner Stern objecting that the type of buyer for this project is likely to need the facilities and, unless they are provided, parking of the vehicles might end up impacting the streets. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY PAONE THE COMMISSION GRANTED A WAIVER OF SECTION 9310.25 (OFFSTREET PARKING PROVISIONS FOR REC- REATIONAL VEHICLES), WITH THE PROVISO THAT THE CC&Rs FOR TRACT 5813 SHALL INCLUDE A RESTRICTION ON PARKING OF SAID VEHICLES ONSITE, WIT VERIFICATION OF SAID RESTRICTION SUBMITTED TO THE ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR PRIOR TO FINAL RELEASE OF THE PROJECT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: Stern ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None I -6- 1-3-79 - P.C. Minutes, II.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 7 REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM Stephen Kohler, Housing and Community Development Specialist, presented a status report on the progress and cost effectiveness of the program to date. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Patti Jewett, City resident and property owner, addressed the Commission in regard to the commercial zoning in effect on portions of the downtown area, specifically as it applies to her residence at the northeast corner of Second Street and Olive Avenue. Ms. Jewett informed the Commission that the commercial zoning makes the residences in the area non -conforming and thus makes it extremely difficult for potential buyers to obtain financing. She asked that the Commission consider some type of residential zoning for the area to afford the owners some flexibility in developing or disposing of their property. Mr. Thompkins, also a resident of the area, addressed the Commission in regard to the zoning and development of the downtown area. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW: Acting Secretary Palin reviewed the agenda of the January 2, 1979 City Council meeting: Seacliff Phase IV: The applicant has appealed certain conditions of approval imposed by the Commission on Tentative Parcel Map No. 78-37 and the alternative actions recommended on Zone Change No. 78-4. Commissioner Bazil directed staff to include in its transmittal the updated information on mileage and gasoline savings expected to result from installation of 38th Street as conditioned in the approval, and Commissioner Stern directed that a minority report be submitted recommending 100 percent responsibility of the developer for any needed signals at 38th and Pacific Coast Highway and 38th and Garfield Avenue. Special Sign Permit No. 78-8 (Appeal): Council has upheld the Com- misson's denial of this request and directed staff to prepare within 60 days an amendment to the sign ordinance. TT 10512: Council has accepted the modifications proposed by the project engineer and approved the final map. Landscaping treat- ment will be submitted to the Commission to assure compliance with setback and intensified landscaping requirements. Administrative Review No. 78-76: Council has concurred with the Planning Commission action on this appealed application, and directed staff to prepare recommendations for screening of storage areas in the industrial districts. -7- 1-3-79 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 3, 1979 Page 8 The Council has requested scheduling of quarterly meetings with City department heads. The first meeting will be held on January 13 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss goals and objectives. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ITEMS: Subdivision Committee will be rescheduled for January 9, 1979 at 9:00 a.m. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Finley requested that staff look into the parking situation that presently exists on Nichols Street. She also requested that staff schedule a Planning Commission study session in the near future for discussion of planning law. Commissioner Paone discussed the status of non -conforming siqns and billboards in the City, and staff was directed to pursue rewording of the ordinance code to permit signs to be removed upon change of use or ownership or upon expiration of the amortization period. It was emphasized that the amortization period should be calculated from the time the sign originally became non -conforming. Commissioner Bazil discussed methods of assuring maintenance of landscaping after installation and the possibility of permitting U-turns southbound at Goldenwest and Yorktown. Commissioner Stern discussed the operation of Tiffany's Disco in the Huntington Harbour Mall. Staff was directed to schedule this item for discussion at the January 16, 1979 regular meeting and have a report available at that time. The Commission reviewed possible topics to be discussed at the joint meeting with the City Council on January 15 and directed staff to prepare a draft agenda for review and input by the Commis- sion at its January 6 meeting. ON MOTION BY RUSSELL AND SECOND BY STERN THE COMMISSION ADJOURNED TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 6, 1979, AT 9:00 AM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. /, 0 " � g) . Lo mes W. Palin Ruth Finley Acting Secretary Chairman :df -8- 1-3-79 - P.C.