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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-03Approved June 17, 1980 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1980 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bauer CONSENT AGENDA: At the request of Commissioner Porter Consent Agenda Items A2 and A3 were pulled from the consent agenda for separate consid- eration. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 1980 WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: Porter Kenefick, Bazil, Greer In regard to Item A2, conformance for street and storm drain im- provements in Huntington Street, Commissioner Porter questioned whether putting in street improvements which might later be installed as a result of development was advisable. City Engin- eer George Tindall advised the Commission that the only street work would be resurfacing of a portion of the street which had purposely been left for completion of the storm drain in the street. In regard to Item A3, revision to conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 80-10, the Commission discussed the need for a change in hours of operation so soon after the original approval of the request for the dance studio covered by the use permit. It was determined that the change was minimal in nature. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WINCHELL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A2 AND A3 (CGP 80-8 AND REVISION TO HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-10) WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1980 Page 2 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 80-4 Applicant: First Southern Corporation To allow six (6) freestanding signs and miscellaneous flags and banners for the purpose of identifying a condominium project loc- ated on the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street. Jim Barnes informed the Commission that the applicant's attorney had called the Planning Division late on this afternoon to request a continuance of this item. Commissioner Kenefick, noting that the flags already exist on the site, suggested that they should be removed. The public hearing was opened. No one was present to speak for or against the proposal, and the public hearing was closed. Secretary Palin discussed the history of the project for which the signs are requested. The Commission reviewed the location, sizes, and legality of the presently existing signs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KENEFICK AND SECONDED BY WINCHELL TO APPROVE SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 80-4 WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED BY STAFF. Legal counsel Jim Georges advised that the finding of substantial economic hardship could not legally be made without testimony from the applicant that such hardship would, in fact, result from denial of permission for the signing as requested. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter NOES: Bazil, Greer ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY PORTER SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 80-4 WAS CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1980, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, NOES: Kenefick ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None Porter, Bazil, Greer CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-04 Applicant: Robert Schulman Realty, Inc. To permit an increase in maximum height of a commercial building to forty (40) feet in lieu of the code -permitted thirty-five (35) feet on property located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 420 feet north of Ellis Avenue. 1 -2- 6-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1980 Page 3 Jim Barnes explained that the additional height is being requested in order that special heating and cooling systems duct work may be installed. Commissioner Bazil noted that an additional condition should be required to state that any additional height granted should be used only for that purpose and should not be construed as authorization for additional floors within the structure. The public hearing was opened. Tom King, 7841 Taylor Avenue, addressed the Commission to discuss the exact location of the building on the site, and was informed that it occupies approximately the front half of the lot on Beach Boulevard. Richard E. Dill, a partner in the development, addressed the Com- mission to assure that the only purpose for the extra height is as stated, for the necessary duct installations. Barbara Horowitz, 1818 Patty Lane, addressed the Commission to discuss the notification procedure. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-04 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The granting of this application is found not to constitute a special privilege inconsistent with other properties in the vicinity. 2. The granting of this approval is found not to be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone. 3. The granting of this application is found not to have an ad- verse effect upon the General Plan. 4. The C4 zone allows all uses allowed in a C2 zone, subject to the provision that all regulations such as height, setbacks, etc., comply with C2 zoning criteria. 5. As C2 zoning uses would allow a fifty (50) foot height limita- tion, the proposed five (5) foot extension would not create an adverse impact upon existing development patterns along Beach Boulevard. -3- 6-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1980 Page 4 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The elevations received and dated May 28, 1980, shall be the approved layout. 2. The maximum building height shall be limited to forty (40) feet above grade. 3. The additional height permitted by this request shall be used only for the stated purpose of installation of heating and air conditioning duct work, and shall not be construed as a grant- ing of permission for building any additional floor levels within the structure. The building shall have a maximum of three (3) stories. AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 80-2 Initiated by Department of Development Services An -amendment to the ordinance code by amending subsection (d) of Section 9760.29 to permit the placing of advertising on trash can receptacles and bicycle racks. The public hearing was opened, and closed when no one appeared to address the Commission in regard to the requested amendment. Commission discussion ensued, taking into consideration the proposed locations of such signing, the nature of the proposed advertisements, and the cost -saving factors involved. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY BAZIL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 80-2 WAS APPROVED AND A RECOMMENDATION MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO EFFECT SAME, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 80-3 Initiated by Department of Development Services To amend the ordinance code by amending Sections 9585.5, 9730.2, and 9730.2.1 pertaining to dedication requirements for public easements within the City. Secretary Palin pointed out changes made in the proposed ordinance which had been made to strengthen City control over dedication. -4- 6-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1980 Page 5 The public hearing was opened and closed. Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CODE AMENDMENT NO. 80-3 WAS APPROVED AND A RECOMMENDATION MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR AN ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO EFFECT SAME, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer EXPANSION OF A NON -CONFORMING USE Janie Garrett - 720 Thirteenth Street Jim Barnes explained to the Commission that the applicant wishes to add a bathroom to an existing room over a garage in an R1 zone. Janie Garrett, applicant, explained that the room has been in ex- istence for 20 years, will be used as a master bedroom or guest room for the dwelling, and will not be used as a separate unit. The Commission reviewed the request. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY PORTER THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1264, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None BEACHWOOD APARTMENTS Proposal for Conversion The Commission reviewed a letter from the owners of the above apartment project outlining an approach to conversion which would include provision for low -moderate income owner -occupied units for a certain percentage of the structure, along with other innovative aspects used by the company in the City of Anaheim. The Commission reviewed the concept. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK THE COMMISSION DIRECTED STAFF TO CONSIDER THE METHOD OF CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION -5- 6-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission June 3, 1980 Page 6 AS OUTLINED IN THE SUBJECT LETTER IN ITS PREPARATION OF THE UPCOMING CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Kenefick, Porter, Bazil, Greer NOES: None ABSENT: Bauer ABSTAIN: None DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Secretary Palin discussed the tentatively scheduled study session for June 10, noting that it conflicts with budget public hearings. After review, it was determined that the drainage and water master plans scheduled for that meeting will be set for discussion on June 17 and public hearing on July 1. No study session will be held on June 10. COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Kenefick discussed signing for the gas station at the corner of Yorktown Avenue and Goldenwest Street. Staff was directed to investigate and submit a report on the matter for the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Greer questioned status of zoning on property near the corner of Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard. Staff informed the Commission that a change of zone would first require a General Plan Amendment, and timing of the next amendment was discussed by June Catalano. Staff will submit a list of items to be included in that amendment; this list should be ready for the June 17, 1980 meeting. Commissioner Porter requested a report on progress of discussion be- tween staff and the developers of Peter's Landing in the Huntington Harbor area. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. 02 1 IN <!� -_ :. , 1 6-3-80 - P.C.