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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-03Approved September 16, 1980 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1980 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: CONSENT AGENDA: Kenefick, Winchell, Porter, Greer, Schumacher Bannister, Bauer ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY KENEFICK THE CONSENT AGENDA, CONSISTING OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1980, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick,- NOES: ABSENT: None Bannister, ABSTAIN: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Winchell, Porter, Greer Schumacher, Bauer Commissioner Schumacher arrived at the meeting at this point. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-20/TENTATIVE TRACT 11140 (Cont. from Applicant: Frank Sohaei August 5, 1980) To permit the construction of an 8-unit condominium project and to approve special permit request required for such construction on property located on the west side of Newland Street approximately 580 feet south of Slater Avenue. Savoy Bellavia announced that Negative Declaration No. 80-41, which assessed the environmental impacts of the subject request, had been adopted by the Commission on August 5, 1980. Chairman Porter reopened the public hearing. Don Hartfelder, architect for the project, addressed the Commission to outline the changes which had been made to the plan -in response r Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 3, 1980 Page 2 to the concerns expressed by the Commission in its prior review of the proposal. He cited the desirability of utilizing small lots such as the one under consideration and the difficulties of designing small projects which could comply with a code written for large com- plexes. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the re- quest, and the public hearing was closed. After extensive review it was the consensus -of the Commission that, although the revisions to the plan had resulted in considerable im- provement over the original proposal, the plan still had not suffi- ciently addressed the concerns stressed at the prior meeting in regard to bulk of building, lack of roof variation, open space, setbacks, and distance between buildings. (In regard to the building separation, Mr. Bellavia noted that staff had addressed the project as one build- ing joined by the garage construction, and no separation was required.) The density of construction was also considered to be at the upper limit of the code; the bedroom count was found to be above that per-, mitted by code. The Commission discussed the possibility of formulation of an ordin- ance which would specifically address the problem of designing planned developments for small lots; this ordinance could be used to implement an urban -strategy for in -filling remnant parcels in already developed neighborhoods. Legal counsel Jim Georges advised that the present code allows the Commission great flexibility in this regard through the use of the special permit process. Mr. Hartfelder requested permission to again address the plan to possibly revise the floor plans and reduce the bedroom count to comply with code. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY GREER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-20 AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11140 WERE CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCUR- RENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1980, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick, Winchell, Greer, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister, Porter,*Bauer ABSTAIN: None *Chairman Porter had left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and turned.the chair over to Commissioner Winchell. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-22 (Cont. from August 5, 1980) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-46 Applicant: Leo M. Ford To waive installation of street improvements for a request to grow and sell Christmas trees on property located on the southeast corner of McFadden Avenue and Gothard Street. -2- 9-3-80 - P.C. Page 3 Savoy Bellavia reported that Public Works finds no necessity for installation of the street improvements on this property at this time. The public hearing on the conditional use permit was reopened. Leo Ford addressed the Commission to request approval of these proposals. There were no other persons present to speak in re- gard to the project, and the public hearing was closed. Commission -review ensued, considering its prior discussion and the information submitted by Public Works. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80746 WAS APPROVED AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-22 APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS AS FOLLOW, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-46: 1. The proposed use is not of an intensity which requires right- of-way improvements. FINDINGS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-22: 1. THe proposed use is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. The proposed use is in conformance with the City's General Plan and zoning for the property. CONDITIONS OF -APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated May 27, 1980 shall be the approved layout. 2. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this conditional use permit approval in the event of violation•of the terms of this approval or violation of the applicable zon- ing laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant and a public hearing and shall be based upon specific findings. AYES: Kenefick, Winchell, Greer, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister, Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-24 (Cont. from August 19, 1980) Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park To permit a mixed use development on property located on the west side of Springdale Street and the east side of Transistor Lane between Engineer and Machine Drives in an existing industrial park. -3- 9-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 3, 1980 Page 4 The public hearing was opened. John Alstrom, representing the applicant; spoke-tb--the Commission in support of the request. There were no other persons present to address the Commission, and the public hearing was closed. - - Savoy Bellavia pointed out that the recommended action should also in- clude adoption -of Resolution`--Nb=:` 1266.=--He-=also noted that parking has been added -to this -project beyond -the requirements of normal industrial complexes ---in -=order--to--=comply with" -the' mixed "'use- 'requirements;` It was also noted that some of the uses listed in the request are already per- mitted under -the provisions of -the M1 zoning. The Commission discussed the general concept of the mixed use ordin- ance, the traffic and parking conflicts between industrial and commer- cial uses,--and-th'e:specific uses outlined in the applicant's request. It was the opinion of those present -that the -_lint, of. -uses needed to be narrowed- and defined•,, for 'instance',-- "food .services"- could be -inter- preted-to include a -full scale restaurant; -which was -not -the. -intention of the Commission when -the mixed use ordinance was drafted. However, it was also the opinion that if the-uses.permitted in any mixed use development are•to be_restrict`ed beyond"those`already granted in at least two other -instances, the full Commission should be present to act on such restriction._ The applicant agree -?-to a continuance to permit further consideration of the uses. ON MOTION -BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY WINCHELL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-24 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 TO PERMIT THE USES TO BE DELINEATED TO THOSE AS DEFINED IN THE MIXED USE ORDIN- ANCE WHICH BECAUSE OF OPERATIONAL.OR SPACE.NEEDS,.SHOULD BE MORE PROPERLY LOCATED IN AN INDUSTRIAL_DISTRICT, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLI- CANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick, Winchell, Greer, Schumacher NOES. None -- ABSENT: Bannister, Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None - The Commission - recessed at 8: 45 'p':m: _ and--reconvened•-at-: 8. 50 , p-:m-. ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-12 Applicant: _. Raymond Salmi- &-Associates., - To permit a=change;of..zone from Rl, Single -Family Residential, to RA, Residential Agricultural, on 1.55 acres - lobated on the east side of Magnolia Street approximately 500 feet south of Adams Avenue. Savoy Bellavia explained that the zone change is a condition of approval on a -former action on church property at --this location, in order to preserve the integrity of the church parking lot and prevent -future residential subdivision of the subject parcel. u -4- 9-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 3, 1980 Page 5 The public hearing was opened, and closed when no one was present to address the Commission for or against the proposal. Commission review ensued. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-12 WAS APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS 1. The proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan which is low density residential. 2. The proposed zone change is compatible with surrounding zoning. AYES: Kenefick, Winchell, Greer, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister, Porter, Bauer ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: Secretary Palin reviewed the City Council action of September 2, 1980, for the information of the Commission. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Savoy Bellavia discussed the planned tour of the areas involved in General Plan Amendment 80-2 and the scheduled study session for review of the project on the landfill site at Warner Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street. June Catalano informed the Commission that the Local Coastal Plan - Citizens Advisory Committee would like to schedule a joint study session on September 23 or 25 for the consideration of the Local Coastal Plan draft document. The Commission was informally polled, and staff directed to set up the meeting for either date, whichever would be more convenient to all concerned. COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Greer expressed his understanding that it had been the City's-intention to close Taylor Street to through traffic once Ellis Avenue had been opened through to Edwards Street. Staff will investigate the status of Taylor Street and report back to the Commission. Commissioner Schumacher inquired about the status of the new Seacliff IV environmental impact report. Staff will check to be sure that all commissioners have received a copy of that report. -5- 9-3-80 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 3, 1980 Page 6 Staff also informed the Commission that members of the public who might wish to review this or any other EIR could inquire in the Department of Development Services. The Commission adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to the General Plan tour and special study session on Tuesday, September-9, 1980 at'5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. :df Grace H. Wirlchell, Chairman Pro Tem 1 -6- 9-3-80 - P.C.