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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-18Approved April 1, 1980 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1980 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Greer, Shea CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Bauer requested that Item A-1, minutes of March 4, 1986, be pulled from the consent agenda, and Commissioner Porter requested that Item A-4, revised location for the service station at Goldenwest Street and Yorktown Avenue,be pulled for seperate consideration. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL ITEMS A-2 AND A-3 OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXTENSION OF TIME ON TT 9081 AND CONFORM- ANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN NO. 80-6, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1980, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick Porter, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT,: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: Bauer ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Chairman Bazil announced that, due to the large number of people present at the meeting in regard to the proposal, the considera- tion of the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element will be moved to the beginning of the agenda. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 2 AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT NO. 80-1 (Cont. from 2-20-80) Initiated by the Departraent 'of Development Services June Catalano informed the Commission that the continuance of this item had been to permit the Community Services Commission to review the proposal for Ellis Avenue realignment; the Commission has dis- cussed the alignment as it affects Central Park and has voted in favor of the project as delineated in the amendment. Bill Holman analyzed the proposed Ellis Avenue realignment, discus- sing land use and circulation patterns in the area, emergency response capabilities, pedestrian movement between Huntington Central Park and the beaches, and the planning efforts going on jointly with Orange County pursuant to an agreement signed in November of 1979, which provides that alignments for -Edwards and 38th Streets and Garfield and Ellis Avenues shall be established by June 1 of this year. 'He noted that the City's Traffic Model is presently analyzing three alternative circulation systems for the area; however, that material will not be available until the latter part of April. Mr. Holman.also again reviewed the proposed reinstitution of Main Street as a primary arterial between Garfield and Yorktown Avenues. The public hearing was reopened. Tom Harman, resident of .The Landing, addressed the Commission in opposition to the proposed alignment of Ellis Avenue, calling it a premature action because of the questionable status of Bolsa Chica Street and the wetlands area and the fact that no accurate traffic study is available at present. He expressed concerns about increasing noise and congestion, the "lopping off" of area from the park for construction of the street, the actual significance of the two archaeological sites outlined in the amendment, and the need for further information on the gas tax monies which might be lost by failure to implement the realignments. Claude Updegraff, resident of Newbury Drive, informed the Commission that he had been assured upon purchase of his home that Talbert Avenue would remain in its present configuration, and that he felt the proposed alignment would unfavorably alter the nature of the residential district. He also cited safety, noise, and pollution hazards. Donald Troy, from the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Board of Realtors, also spoke in opposition to the realignment of Ellis, say- ing that in his opinion the proposed route would not cut off enough distance for emergency response time to make a significant differ- ence. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion centered upon the prior history of the align- ment of Talbert Avenue and the timing of the proposed realignment of Ellis Avenue. It was the consensus of the Commission that no action should be taken on this matter without benefit of the upcoming 1 -2- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 3 I traffic model information. Chairman Bazil agreed that the Commission should wait for the Traffic Model, but cautioned those present in the audience that Talbert Avenue had been in- tended to be some type of arterial and had been constructed at its present width with that purpose in mind, and that they should be aware that at some future time the street will be extended to carry its intended traffic volume. Secretary Palin recommended that the Commission not pull the Ellis Avenue segment of the general plan amendment out of the document and act on the remaining portions of the proposal, but rather that the whole amendment be tabled to permit future insertion of the possible transportation corridor, the traffic model results, and the configurations on Bolsa Chica, Edwards, and the 38th Street intertie. The Commission directed that when the proposal comes back for reconsideration it include an analysis of the oil operations in the area as they affect the feasibility of street construc- tion, the costs of actual construction of Ellis Avenue in its proposed configuration, and that future notification include the homeowners groups in the area. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY PORTER AMENDMENT TO,THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT NO. 80-1 WAS TABLED FOR FUTURE ACTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None A recess was called at 8:00 p.m.; the Commission reconvened at 8:15 p.m. SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 80-1 Applicant: Grace Lutheran Church To replace an existing church sign with a double-faced, free- standing redwood sign measuring 12 feet by 33 inches, on property located on the north side of Edinger Avenue approximately 150 feet west of Goldenwest Street. Savoy Bellavia informed the Commission that staff is recommend- ing reduction of the sign area from 78 square feet to 60 square feet. The public hearing was opened. Ron Burgher, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission in favor of the request. He noted that the church is asking to replace an old existing sign with a newer and better sign, and would be willing to lower the height somewhat if necessary. -3- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 4 There being no further persons to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Legal counsel Jim Georges advised the Commission of the signs per- mitted by ordinance code and the findings of fact required for any exceptions to the code via the special sign permit request. Chairman Bazil expressed the need for a plot plan showing the loca- tion of the proposed sign in relation to drives and walks, to assure continued.adequate visibility, and spoke to the need for revision of the sign ordinance to allow for situations of this nature. General Commission discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BAZIL AND SECONDED BY PORTER TO APPROVE SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 80-1 WITH THE CONDITIONS THAT THE SIGN SHALL BE NOT GREATER THAN 60 SQUARE FEET IN AREA, SHALL NOT EXCEED 4 FEET 6 INCHES IN OVERALL HEIGHT, AND THAT A SITE PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Porter, Bazil NOES: Kenefick, Bauer ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None The application, upon failure to obtain the four affirmative votes for action, is automatically continued to, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission on�April 1, 1980. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-2/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-10 Applicant: John Bartlett Associates To construct a two-story convent building on a site containing exist- ing church facilities located on the northeast corner of Heil Avenue and Springdale Street. Savoy Bellavia pointed out that requested that the site plan be the existing drive rather than street, as shown. The public hearing was opened. the Department of Public Works has revised to provide access off of creating a new access off the local Virginia Mason, resident of Orlando Drive, addressed the Commission to request response to the following questions: 1) How will the in- creased land elevation affect runoff from the property? 2) Does the building height conform to the building height of surrounding dwellings? 3) Will the building add to the already hazardous traffic and parking conditions in the area? 4) Does the roof style of the proposed building fit in with the surrounding residential area? and 5) How will construction on this previously open area of land affect the annual fall festival at the church? 1 -4- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 5 John Bartlett, architect for the project, addressed the Commission to indicate concurrence with all suggested conditions of approval except for Items 2 and 3, which dealt with garage reorientation, access from the existing driveway,and 10 offstreet parking stalls. He also responded to Ms. Mason's inquiries. In asking to be re- lieved of Conditions 2 and 3 he noted that the residential nature of the convent justifies its being treated the same as regards access and parking as any other residential structure. Robert Armstrong, resident of the area, addressed the Commission to ask that conditions be imposed to reduce dust and debris during and after construction. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. Savoy Bellavia elaborated on the responses to Ms. Mason's questions, saying that the proposed building is approximately 24 feet high from finished grade (35 feet is permitted in the R1 zoning) and that review of the building elevations show that its type and roof are compatible with the area. The Commission reviewed the history of the site and the nature of the proposed use. Commissioner Porter asked that the mature cypress trees on the site be retained where not in the way of construction. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-10 WAS ADOPTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-2 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. The proposed use meets all zoning criteria and is compatible with the City's General Plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plan, and elevations received and dated January 28, 1980, shall be the approved layout. 2. Offsite improvements shall be installed in accordance with Public Works standards. -5- 3-18-80 - P.C, Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 6 3. Low -volume heads shall be used on all indoor spigots. 4. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable materials, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 5. All precautions necessary to mitigate any dust problem during the construction of the project shall be taken. 6. Existing trees�on the construction,site.shall be retained except that the trees°within the proposed driveway may be removed. 7. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this con- ditional use permit -approval in the event of any violation of the terms of this approval or violation of applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the appli- cant and a public hearing, and shall be based upon specific findings. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-3 Dr. Raymond Long - To permit construction of a 2800 square foot veterinary hospital and three commercial rental units in an existing shopping center located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street. Savoy Bellavia explained that this request was for a previously approved veterinary hospital, but that the authorization had expired. There is no appreciable difference between the presently proposed use and the one which had been approved. The public hearing was opened; there being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. The application was reviewed by the Commission. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed veterinary hospital and commercial suites are generally compatible with the surrounding land uses. 2.- A reciprocal parking agreement shall be entered into by the property owner of Seagate Shopping Center and the applicant for the use of 21 parking spaces located east of the subject site. 11 -6- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 7 3. No outside dog runs shall be provided. 4. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this conditional use permit approval in the event of any viola- tion of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant and a public hearing, and shall be based upon specific findings. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-6/TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 10966/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-15 Applicant: Hunsaker & Associates, Inc. To permit consolidation of parcels into a one -lot subdivision for the purpose of construction of 66 condominium units located on the north side of Warner Avenue between Lynn and Sims Streets. Savoy Bellavia reported on the special permits which have been requested and outlined suggested changes in the conditions of approval for the conditional use permit in regard to trees, land- scaping, and fire protection requirements. The public hearing was opened. A representative of the applicant addressed the Commission in support of the project, and asked relief from suggested Condi- tions of Approval 2 and 3. He justified his request by noting that it is the developer's intention to install a system which will eliminate gas pipes in the individual units and allow the association to pay for all water and space heating; he added that this will make possible future conversion to a solar system relatively easy and economical. There being no other persons to speak for or against the pro- posal, the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the project, considering the size and shape of the property, the substantial dedication required on Warner Avenue, the amenities provided, and the height variation provided by the roof configuration (which could not be obtained under present code without the special permit). Chairman Bazil asked that the developer provide calculations on energy saved over time by the heating system, since removal of the conditions of approval as suggested would mean that clothes dryers and cooking facilities would have to be electric. -7- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 8 ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY BAZIL, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-15 WAS ADOPTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Porter discussed the oil storage tanks immediately ad- jacent to the subject property, questioning if they had been taken into consideration in the layout. Frank Kelly of the Fire Department said that there will be legal setbacks required per the Fire Code; he also outlined conditions of approval which the Fire Department would like to see incorporated into the approval of this project. Mr. Porter, noting that these conditions had been discussed in Subdivision Committee review of the project and should have been already in the suggested conditions of approval, suggested that the conditional, use permit be continued to permit the conditions to be finalized. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY BAZIL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 10966 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.79 gross acre parcel of land zoned R3, Medium High .Density Residential, is proposed to be constructed having 23.7 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 of this type of housing. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use was designated and the R3 zoning designation was placed on subject property. 4. The lot size, depth, frontage, street width, and through the use of a special permit, all other design and implementation 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 and dated March 12, 1980, shall be the approved layout with the following revisions made to the map and submitted for approval to the Department of Development Services: a. The street sections for both Lynn and Sims Streets shall reflect the ultimate right-of-way widths. -8- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 9 b. The blue border shall be extended out to the centerline of Warner Avenue. 2. Water systems shall be through the Huntington Beach water system. 3. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. 4. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district requirements and fees. 5. Drainage for the subject 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 erosion and siltation control both during and after construc- tion of the proposed project. 6. All access rights along Warner Avenue and Lynn and Sims Streets, except for the intersections of the private drives, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil NOES: Bauer ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-6 WAS CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1980, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-5/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-20 Applicant: Balboa Edon Properties To permit a change of zone from RA-0 (Residential/Agriculture combined with Oil District) to M-1 (Industrial) on property loc- ated at the northeast corner of Banning Avenue and Brookhurst Street adjacent to the Santa Ana River. The public hearing was opened. A representative of the appli- cant addressed the Commission to express his concurrence with the findings and suggested condition of approval. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. Commission review ensued. -9- 3-18-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 10 ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-20 WAS ADOPTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY BAZIL ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-5 WAS APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the City's General Plan. 2. Development of a self -storage facility on the site will be com- patible with surrounding land uses, provided that measures are taken to adequately buffer the site from property to the north. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. The subject site shall be developed as a self -storage facility or County Sanitation District facilities. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT NO. 80-1 (Cont. from March 4, 1980) Initiated by the Department of Development Services June Catalano reported that the information which the Commission had previously requested has been included in the staff report. She also recommended that, if it is the Commission's desire to adopt a change in the land use for the-Garfield/Goldenwest area, this portion of the current amendment be continued to the next General Plan Amendment to allow further analysis of the energy production issues and to permit further consideration of the function of the industrial corridor. After discussion, the Commission concurred with the recommendation of staff. Chairman Bazil requested that the staff proceed with Resource Production zoning which can be used as an overlay on any base district zoning to protect existing oil operations. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KENEFICK AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT NO. 80-1, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AREA OF CONCERN 2.1 (GARFIELD/GOLDENWEST AREA, WHICH WILL BE CONTINUED TO A LATER LAND USE AMENDMENT) WAS APPROVED BY THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1261, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None -10- 3-18-80 - P.C. L_J Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 11 CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.) REVISED SIGN LOCATION FOR SERVICE STATION AT GOLDENWEST STREET AND YORKTOWN AVENUE Applicant: Oasis Petro Energy Corporation Savoy Bellavia explained that the service station has a presently approved sign location, but is requesting to move the sign to a point approximately 40 feet southerly of that approved location. The staff and the Commission discussed the proposed relocation of the sign as it relates to the approved planned sign program for the development and the aesthetic effect on the shopping center. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY PORTER THE COMMISSION DISAPPROVED THE RELOCATION OF THE SIGN FOR THE REASON THAT IT WOULD RESULT IN AN ILLEGAL SITUATION OF TWO IDENTIFICATION SIGNS ON ONE CORNER, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter NOES: Bazil, Bauer ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: CONDITIONAL.USE PERMIT NO. 78-2 (Review of Conditions of Approval) Applicant: Gold Bar Stables Savoy Bellavia informed the Commission that the applicant has now paid his entire portion of the cost of the water main in Ellis Avenue. Staff has checked the property and the owner has made a number of the corrections that were required; there are, however, a few items outstanding, but staff feels that a good faith effort is being made by the owner (who was not the original applicant on this project). The Commission discussed the problem stables in the community, and after Land Use inspectors investigate all code requirements. BYLAWS: of compliance for all horse this review directed that the stables for conformance to The proposed change to the Commission Bylaws was submitted in the Commissioner's packets for this meeting; the proposal was discussed at length and a verbal legal opinion obtained that the change would be legal and immediately effective if adopted by the Commission. -11- Minuted, R.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 12 ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Section 7. Attendance KENEFICK SECTION 7 OF THE BYLAWS COMMISSION WAS AMENDED TO READ AS Regular attendance at meetings of the Planning Commission is required of all members to enable the Commission to discharge the duties imposed upon it by law. A member absent from two (2) consecutive regular meetings, without securing the consent of the Chairman, shall be deemed to have resigned from the Commission. Upon majority vote of the Commission the Secretary shall notify the City Council of such resignation and request in the name of the Commission appointment of a new member to fill the unex- pired term of the member resigning. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter NOES: Bazil, Bauer ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None USE PERMIT NO. 78-73/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 79-554 Applicant: Foxx Development Corporation Request for a modification of conditions of approval for the above applications, formerly approved office/commercial building located at the northeast corner of 17th Street and Olive Avenue. Staff reviewed the proposal with the Commission. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KENEFICK THE COMMISSION CONCURRED WITH THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE REQUESTED ALTERATIONS BE PROCESSED VIA NEW APPLICATIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Bauer NOES: None ABSENT: Greer, Shea ABSTAIN: None CITY COUNCIL: Secretary Palin reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at its March 17, 1980 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Staff informed the Commission of the Subdivision Committee meeting on March 27, 1980, and distributed maps for same. 1 -12- 3-18-80 - P.C. P Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission March 18, 1980 Page 13 COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Porter discussed scheduling of future hearings in regard to the transportation centers. The Commission was informed that Development Services and Public Works will cooper- ate in analyzing possible alternative sites in addition to those already proposed by the County; however, no time schedule has been established. Commissioner Winchell requested that staff distribute a vacation schedule for the Commission, in order that vacations can be planned with as little conflict in dates as possible. ITEMS DISTRIBUTED: A letter from Gerald E. Sparks, suggesting establishment of travel trailer and RV parks within the City, was reviewed. It was the consensus of the Commission that any consideration of the subject of such parks be deferred until after the completion of the Coastal Element. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. 9?d, '00P W4ain%41 Robert D. . Bazil retaChairman -13- 3-18-80 - P.C.