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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-20Approved June 3, 1980 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1980 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Porter, Bauer CONSENT CALENDAR: The minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1980, were pulled from the consent agenda for separate action. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK THE MINUTES OF MAY 6, 1980, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: Greer In response to questioning from Commissioner Kenefick as to the difference between the conformance presently before the Commission for the acquisition of small lots north of Ellis Avenue and the request which was tabled at a prior meeting, Legal Counsel Jim Georges explained the differences in present zoning, General Plan designations, and purpose of the proposed acquisitions which make it possible for the Commission to act on the present request but not on the prior one. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY GREER THE REMAINING CONSENT CALENDAR, CONSISTING OF A FINDING OF CONFORMANCE FOR ACQUISITION OF SMALL LOTS NORTH OF ELLIS AVENUE (CGP 80-7), RESOLUTION 1260, AND RESOLUTION 1257, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell,-Bazil, Greer NOES: Kenefick ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 2 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-9 Applicant: Woodtree Development Company To permit a change of zone from R1 to Q-R2-PD on an 11.81 acre parcel located on the south side of Talbert Avenue approximately 650 feet west of Beach Boulevard. Jim Barnes reviewed the requested zone change for the Commission's information. The public hearing was opened. No one was present to speak for or against the proposal, and the public hearing was closed. Commission review included discussion of setbacks from the abutting residential and industrial parcels, treatment of building elevations next to R1 lots, and provision of a pedestrian walkway through the project to the neighborhood park. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-9 WAS APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the subject property as Medium Density Residential; therefore, the requested medium density zoning is consistent with the General Plan designation. 2. Medium density residential development on the property will be compatible with surrounding properties, provided that adequate measures are taken to buffer the site from industrially zoned properties to the west. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A site plan indicating one integrated scheme of development for the entire 11.81 acres shall be submitted to the Planning Com- mission for its review and approval prior to the approval of any development on the site. 2. Any residential unit constructed on the site shall be provided with a minimum 25-foot setback from the west property line of this 11.81 acre site ,if such property line abuts industrially zoned property at the time of development approval. 3. Access to the 11.81 acre site shall be limited to two points of ingress/egress and shall be subject to approval by the Depart- ments of Development Services and Public Works. 4. A minimum 20-foot setback shall be provided on the subject site from the abutting R1 zone, with special architectural treatment of any units abutting that R1 zone. -2- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 3 5. The overall design of the development on the 11.81 acre site shall provide for pedestrian access to the existing neighbor- hood park located south of the site; said walkway shall be designed to connect the existing walkway to the south and Talbert Avenue and shall be open to the public. AYES:_ Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-14/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-3/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-31 Applicant: Christ Presbyterian Church To permit the construction of additional classroom facilities at an existing church and an encroachment of nine (9) feet into the required front yard setback on property located on the east side of Magnolia Street approximately 500 feet south of Adams Avenue. The public hearing was opened. Ray Salmi, architect for the project, addressed the Commission to explain that the reduced setback is for only about 20 percent of the frontage, with the buildings stepped back from the property line. He outlined the phasing under which the project will be constructed. Commissioner Kenefick discussed with the applicant's representa- tive the proposed landscaping for the project, suggesting that it be intensified around the parking lot. There being no other persons to address the Commission, the pub- lic hearing was closed. - The proposed project was reviewed by the Commission. Secretary Palin pointed out that the rear one-third of the church property is still zoned R1 and it would be possible for later applications to be filed for standard residential dwellings thereon, thereby eliminating much of the church parking as shown. He suggested rezoning that area to preclude that possibility, and the Commis- ; Sion discussed alternative zoning to accomplish that objective. i ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL, NEGATIVE DECLARA- TION NO. 80-31 WAS -ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: i AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer j ABSTAIN: None -3- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 4 ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-03 WAS APPROVED WITH T;IE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. Exceptional circumstances apply to this property that deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed on other properties in the vicinity and under the identical zone classifications. The 50- foot setback requirement was established to provide a uniform setback for all commercial uses. This property has been developed with a quasi -public use. 2. This conditional exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon other properties and under identical classification insofar as this property has not been developed as a typical C2 use. 3. This conditional exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The loca- tion and arrangement of existing structures on the -site dictate the proposed design of the development. - 4. This conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classification. The:�proposed front yard setback provides a suffi- cient greenbelt area along the arterial street, considering the scale and intensity of the proposed development. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this condi- tional exception approval in the event of any violation of the terms of this approval or violation 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, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-14 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The parking indicated on the proposed master plan is adequate to accommodate the additional church facilities. 2. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding land uses and conforms with development standards stated in Division 9 of the ordinance code. -4- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 5 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plan, and elevations received and dated April 4, 1980, shall be the approved layout. 2. The project shall comply with all Fire Department standards. 3. The project shall comply with all Department of Public Works standards. 4. 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. 5. If lighting is included in the parking lot, energy efficient ' lamps shall be used (e.g., high-pressure sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent spillage onto adjacent properties. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the proponents shall make application for a change of zoning for the rear one-third of the church property not proposed to be developed under the subject application. This change of zoning shall be from R1 (low density residential) to RA (residential agri- cultural district). 7. Intensified landscaping shall be installed around the large parking lot, between the subject project and the R1 proper- ties abutting the southerly property line of subject site. 8. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this conditional use permit approval in the event of any violation of the terms of this approval or violation 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, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-15 Applicant: Christopher J. Bates (Ashwill Burke) 4 To permit commercial, service, and office uses within an existing industrial complex located on the southeast corner of Heil Avenue and Gothard Street-. i Savoy Bellavia revieWed the history of this project and outlined changes which the staff has made to the list of permitted uses as submitted to the Commission in Resolution 1258. Commissioner Winchell discussed the dance studio which had previously been approved in the subject location and expressed the need for a sign- ing program. After review, staff was directed to amend the -5- 5-20-80 - P.C. i' I Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 6 resolution to include stipulations on signing. The public hearing was opened. Christopher Bates, applicant, addressed the Commission to concur with the suggested conditions of approval, except that he would prefer the approved layout date to reflect the revised map which he has submitted. Savoy Bellavia informed the Commission that the re- vised map is on display and has been reviewed by staff for compliance with code. There being no other persons to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Greer expressed the desire to have parking spaces allocated for specific users within the complex. This was discussed extensively and it was determined by consensus of the Commission to be a matter to be decided. between tenants and management. The staff was, however, requested to evaluate the parking required in the mixed use complexes to assure that there is enough parking for both industrial and commercial uses. Mr. Bellavia explained that the existing sign program in the indus- trial tract was very similar to the.program approved for the mixed use project to the west, except that the signs for the subject proposal are internally illuminated. The list of uses, as revised, contained in Resolution 1258 were con- sidered by the Commission. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK RESOLUTION NO. 1258 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: - AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES:- None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-15 WAS APPROVED,WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is compatible -with -existing and -surrounding land uses in the general area. 2.-' The proposed project is consistent with the Land Use Element and provisions set forth in the City's General Plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan presented at the May 20, 1980 Planning Commission meeting shall be the approved layout. 1 -6- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 7 2. Any revision to the list of proposed uses as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 1258 shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and adopted by a resolution of that Commission. 3. All previous conditions imposed on the project by Administra- tive Review No. 78-49 shall remain valid. 4. The signing for the subject uses shall conform to the planned sign program as outlined in the communication from the applicant received and dated May 12, 1980. 5. 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, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-16 Applicant: Pacific Design & Development To permit a mixed use industrial development with limited commer- cial/office/professional uses on property located on the east side of Gothard Street approximately 790 feet south of Heil Avenue. Savoy Bellavia pointed out that this application differed from the immediately previous one in that this project was designed from its inception to accommodate the mixed uses, which will be housed in Buildings 15 and 17 along Gothard Street. He reminded the Commission that an "X" map had previously been processed and that drive accesses have been approved by the Department of Public Works on its master plan of curb cuts. The subject request is for approval both of the project itself and the mixed uses as outlined in Resolution 1263. The public hearing was opened. Kim Richards, representing the applicants, addressed the Com- mission to urge approval of the project. There being no persons present to speak for or against the proposal, the public hear- ing was closed. The project was reviewed. Commissioner Kenefick asked that in the future any mixed development of this size be presented originally with a landscaping plan and a signing program, particularly -as they relate to the frontages on arterial streets. The list of uses was discussed and approved. -7- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 8 ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY BAZIL RESOLUTION NO. 1263 WAS ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY BAZIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-16 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is compatible with the existing and surrounding land uses in the general area insofar as all of the surrounding properties are zoned and master planned for industrial use. 2. The proposed project complies with the provisions set forth in Article 953, M1 Industrial Standards. 3. The proposed project is consistent with the land use element and the provisions set forth in the City's General Plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated April 7, 1980 shall be the approved layout for the entire project. 2. The elevations of Buildings 15 and 17, received and dated April 7, 1980, shall be the approved -elevations. 3. Any revision to the list of proposed uses as outlined in Resolu- tion 1263 shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and adopted by further resolution of that Commission. 4. All of the conditions imposed upon the approval of Tenatative Tract No.10446X, Revised, shall still be valid and shall still apply to all subsequent development of the proposed project. 5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this condi- tional use permit approval in the event of any violation of the terms of this approval or violation of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by a notice to the ap- plicant and a public hearing and shall be based.on specific findingg of fact. 6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facili- ties, water heaters, and central heating units. 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all indoor spigots. -8- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 9 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. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the state acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). All measures recommended to mitigate noise to acceptable levels shall be incorporated into the de- sign of the project. 10. If lighting is included in the parking lot, energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g., high-pressure sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent spillage onto adjacent properties. 11. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include onsite soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide de- tailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utili- ties. 12. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. 13. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth move- ment for the subject property. All structures within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. Calcula- tions for footings and structural members to withstand anti- cipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 14. A plan for silt control for all storm runoff from the property during construction and during initial operation of the project shall be submitted to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board staff for its review prior to the issuance of grading permits. 15. Information on equipment or facilities which may generate air pollutants shall be submitted to the South Coast Air Quality Management District staff for its review prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any use within a building. 16. A signing program shall be submitted for approval by the j Director of Development Services. Such signing program shall j incorporate a requirement for external lighting of any and all signs. i -9- 5-20-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May *20, 1980 Page 10 17. A landscaping plan for the project shall be submitted for the approval of the Director of Development Services. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: Commissioner Kenefick was appointed to serve as the Commission's representative on the Ad Hoc Committee for the Design Review Board. Commissioner Porter was appointed to the Ad Hoc Condominium Conver- sion Ordinance Committee. Secretary Palin reported the City Council action of May 19, 1980 for the Commission's information. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-7/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 79-586 (Revised) Applicant: The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange Savoy Bellavia reported that the applicant for this previously approved church facility had concluded that future circulation would warrant an additional drive cut on Talbert Avenue. This re- quest has been reviewed by the City Engineer and the City Traffic Engineer and they have concurred with the additional curb cut at the location proposed. George Tindall explained that the drive has been realigned with a drive across the street, which will serve to minimize traffic conflict. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE REVISED PLAN RECEIVED AND DATED MAY 7, 1980, FOR AN ADDITIONAL DRIVE ACCESS, WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE NEW DRIVE SHALL BE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF THIRTY (30) FEET, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Bazil suggested that it was advisable to amend the mixed use ordinance to incorporate an approved list of commercial uses which would be allowed in the mixed industrial tracts, rather than reviewing them project by project. Another revision should be to eliminate the provision that allows an existing industrial tract to apply for mixed use. -10- 5-20-80 - P.C. i Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission May 20, 1980 Page 11 After discussion and review, the Commission concurred. ON MOTION BY BAZIL AND SECOND BY GREER THE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH A CHANGE IN THE ORDINANCE TO EFFECT THE INCOR- PORATION OF A LIST OF ALLOWED USES DIRECTLY INTO THE MIXED USE ORDINANCE AND TO DELETE THEREFROM THE PROVISION ALLOWING EXISTING INDUSTRIAL USES TO APPLY UNDER THE MIXED USE ORDINANCE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Greer ABSTAIN: None The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. :df s W. Palin, Secretary Robert D. Bazil, Chairm -11- 5-20-80 - P.C.