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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-02Approved Jan. 15, 1980 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1980 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, - Civic Center California Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer Kenefick ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY WINCHELL THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 1979 WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick ABSTAIN: None Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-04/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-576 Applicant: George Rogers (Cont. from December 18, 1979) To permit creation of three new parcels from three existing par- _cles and to permit reduction in minimum lot frontage of Parcel 3 from the required 60 feet to 42 feet and a_ reduction in the -mini- mum square footage of Parcel 3 from the required 6000 to approxi- mately 4,683 square feet. Subject property is located on the west side of Pomona Lane between Auburn and Lafayette Drives. Savoy Bellavia reported that the applicant has requested further continuance of these applications. The Commission discussed the background of the subject property amd asked staff to supply in- formation on prior entitlements for the construction on the lots. Commissioner Stern quoted a prior Commission policy against the granting of requests inconsistent with required zoning and stand- ards, stating that this might be considered such a case. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 2, 1980 Page 2 Margaret Grignon requested permission to address the Commission. She identified herself as a neighboring property owner and asked for information on what could be put on the subject lots after sub- division. Her specific concern was that the developer might attempt to take the very small parcel at the southwest corner of the site and develop it as a separate residential lot. Shirley Stephens, identifying himself as the individual who had purchased the Peek property upon its original sale in 1977, addressed the Commission to explain part of the background of the site. Upon subsequently attempting to resell the property he had found problems of illegality, and these applications are attempts to rectify the problem. The Commission directed staff to obtain as much background informa- tion as possible on the property for the next meeting. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY GREER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-04 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-576 WERE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 1980, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick ABSTAIN: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 79-3 Applicant: Sid Crossley To permit construction of a 7 x 20 foot freestanding sign on property located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 150 feet east of Bolsa Chica Street. Savoy Bellavia pointed out that the staff is recommending approval of a 10 foot high monument sign instead of the requested 20-foot sign. The public hearing was opened. Mike Crossley, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission in support of the sign as requested, citing the need for identifica- tion of the tenants of the center from Warner Avenue. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion included alternative locations for the sign, size and location of other signs in the area, and effect on the parking and access for the complex if the sign were to be located in the center of the Warner Avenue frontage. -2- 1-2-80 - P.C. ii 1 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 2, 1980 Page 3 ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY GREER SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 79-3 WAS APPROVED WITH C1ONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY BAZIL THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS WERE INCLUDED IN THE PRIOR MOTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick, Shea ABSTAIN: None FINDINGS: 1. The shape of the subject property and the structures exist- ing thereon, as well as the location of the drive into the project, place limitations on the siting of the sign. 2. The existing nature of the project and the narrow frontage on Warner Avenue limit the flexibility for providing identi- fication from that street. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The sign shall be constructed either on or a few feet north of the location indicated on the site plan received by the Planning Division on November 21, 1979. Precise location shall be to the approval of the Department of Development Services. 2. The sign shall be a maximum of twenty (20) feet in height overall and shall not exceed the square footage allowed by the ordinance code for sign area. 3. Precise design of the sign and the supporting framework shall be to the approval of the Department of Development Services. 4. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this special sign permit approval in the event of any violation of the terms of this approval. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant and a public hearing, and shall be based upon specific findings. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-32/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 79-75 Applicant: Robert I. Hench AIA To permit construction of a 1,058-seat, 26,348 square foot new church sanctuary, counseling rooms, offices, and baptistery -3- 1-2-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 2, 1980 Page 4 on a site containing an existing church facility; subject property is located at the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Main Street. Savoy Bellavia reviewed the request, informing the Commission of the notification procedure and of slight changes to be made in the proposal description; he also enumerated additions to the suggested conditions of approval which the staff would like to include. The public hearing was opened. Betty Walker, 1705 Aspenwood Lane, addressed the Commission and pre- sented a petition signed by a number of neighboring property owners expressing their concerns with the establishment of additional church facilities in this residential neighborhood. Ms. Walker's primary concerns were the existing parking count for the facility and the overflow of parking which she attested presently occurs and the types of uses and hours of operation proposed for the new facility. The applicant's representative, Robert Hench, responded to those concerns, pointing out that new parking will comply to code. Steve Calvello, 1714 Shipley Lane, spoke in regard to the lack of enclosure for the church parking lot and the probable increased traffic congestion; however, his main objection was the fact that he did not feel the structure could be made aesthetically compatible with the surrounding residential uses. Richard Woolman, 1736 Shipley Lane, discussed the access points to the project and suggested the increased traffic might result in the need for added traffic controls at the intersection of Adams and Main Street. Jim Jones, 1700 Shipley Lane, discussed the use of the area deline- ated as "future construction" and how parking could be provided for a use on that site. A letter from Roger Slates, an adjoining resident, was received and distributed to the Commission. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. In the review of the negative declara- tion for the project Commissioner Winchell pointed out that the possibility of future installation of a carillon is addressed in that document, and she did not feel that such a use should be approved without a public hearing in regard to its specific noise impacts in the neighborhood. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Com- mission that reference to the carillon should be deleted from the environmental information. Any request for a carillon in future shall be through a separate application, and the Commission directed that such hearing should be advertised to everyone within a half -mile radius of the church. -4- 1-2-80 - P.C. n LJ Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 2, 1980 Page 5 Thomas Overton, pastor of the church, outlined the proposed uses of the facilities for the Commission's information. Commission review included discussion of parking requirements, access and orientation of the entrances, buffering of the use through low walls or berming, and landscaping for aesthetic and screening purposes. ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY BAZIL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 79-75 WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY STERN AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-32 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed facility is in substantial conformance with the Huntington Beach ordinance code. 2. The subject site is suitable for the proposed use and will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. 3. The proposed facility with its four major access points, ade- quate parking, landscaping, and architectural design will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the community. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated November 16, 1979, shall be the approved layout. 2. The landscaping provided along Adams Avenue and Seventeenth Streets shall be intensified to soften the visual effect from those rights -of -way, and an automatic sprinklering system shall be installed for maintenance of the project landscaping. A decorative masonry wall thirty-two (32) inches in height or a berming treatment shall be provided behind the landscap- ing on Adams and Seventeenth to screen the parking lot. A detailed landscaping plan depicting the above modifications shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services for review and approval. 3. On -street lighting shall be installed for Seventeenth Street, Adams Avenue, and Loma Avenue to the standards required by the Department of Public Works. -5- 1-2-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 2, 1980 Page 6 4. No building permits shall be issued for the area of the site in- dicated on the plan as "future construction" and no carillon shall be installed in either the presently existing church fac- ility or the new church facility without the review and approval by the Planning�Commission at a future public hearing. Any such new construction shall be required to provide parking per code ratio for its own use. 5. The proper hydrants, water mains, and other systems necessary to provide an adequate fire flow shall be installed by the applicant to the approval of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking fac- ilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 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 them. 9. If outside lighting is included on the site, low energy consuming lights, such as high pressure sodium vapor lamps, shall be used. The placement of said lights shall be no closer than forty-five (45) feet from the property line. Lighting shall not exceed an average of one foot-candle at the ground level and shall be arranged to prevent spillage onto adjacent properties. AYES: Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-2 Applicant: Gold Bar Stables Savoy Bellavia reported that the applicant has again requested a con- tinuance to permit payment of the total fee for the water main system. Commissioner Greer asked that the conditions of approval originally imposed upon this request, the conditional exception filed in conjunction with the conditional use permit, and the approved landscaping plan be made available for the Commission's review. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY SHEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-2 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 1980, AND THE STAFF DIRECTED TO PROVIDE THE ABOVE INFORMATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Kenefick ABSTAIN: None -6- 1-2-80 - P.C. 1 P_� Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission January 2, 1980 Page 7 COMMISSIONER ITEMS: Commissioner Winchell discussed the Sign Code and sign enforcement. Staff will add a brief update and discussion of prior City policies on signing for the scheduled January 22, 1980 study session. Commissioner Winchell also discussed timing on the Warner Avenue Relief Sewer EIR. Commissioner Stern asked for written update on status and time frame for the water, sewer, storm drain, traffic, and financial models and studies presently under way in the City. He also asked that a copy of the Planning Commission Policy Manual be distri- buted to all members of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Greer inquired about the building at Main and Beach which has one exterior wall painted with a sign advertising another commercial use. Commissioner Bauer asked that staff investigate also a sign on Pacific Coast Highway for conformance to code. Mr. Greer suggested that all applicants constructing dwelling units in conjunction with existing or planned oil operations be required to submit a plan showing that there is adequate room available to permit all pulling, redrilling, or abandonment procedures without impacting the residences adjoining the wells. STAFF ITEMS: Pat Spencer reported that the sign at Old World which the Commis- sion had directed staff to investigate has been found nonconforming and the owners given legal notice to correct. Savoy Bellavia reported that the "grading operations" at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue on the Signal property had been efforts to locate old wellheads and ensure proper capping off prior to future development of the property, and do not constitute grading as such. One wellhead remains to be located. Mr. Bellavia announced the Subdivision Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 3, at 8:30 a.m. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. oChairman Robert D.-Bazil -7- 1-2-80 - P.C.