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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1981 - 7:00 PM STUDY SESSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bannister, Kenefick, Paone, Winchell, Porter, Schumacher, Mahaffey COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None Chairman Winchell opened the study session on Land Use Element Amendment 81-2. Brief presentations were made by Carol Inge, re- capping the highlights of each section. Discussion ensued by the Commission on the appeal process in general and the Planning Commission's role in relation to the City Council. Commissioner Porter requested the following addition to,P�ge 5, of Section 2.3 "Modification of the General Plan Amendment Process" to read as follows: . it shall be forwarded to the City Council, with that recommendation, along with the rest of the items in the amendment. The -resolution forwarded to the City Council shall plainly set apart those items recommended for approval from those items recommended for denial." ON MOTION BY MAHAFFEY'AND SECOND BY PORTER PUBLIC HEARING WAS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3,._1981, ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 81-2 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Paone, Winchell, Porter, Schumacher, Mahaffey NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister; Kenefick ABSTAIN: None The Chairman called-:for.a-recess at 8:25 to reconvene at 8:30 PM. ADJOURNED MEETING FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 1981: ADJOURNED AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 1147.4/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-11/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION.NO — 81-12 (Continued from 9-15-81) Applicant: Mola Development Corp. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981 Page 2 To permit a one lot subdivision and the construction of 40/48 air space condominiums on property located at the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Algonquin Street. Commissioner Paone stated he would be unable to vote on this item as he had an associate who was an interested party. The public hearing was opened. Richard Harlow spoke on behalf of approval of the applications, preferrably "Alternative 2" which is for the 48-unit planned development. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion took place with regards to two surrounding pieces of property. One triangular lot is presently owned by the County of Orange; the other is a single house immediately east of the proposed project. Staff informed the Commission that either the access easement would have to be approved or the property abandoned and sold before any map could be recorded. Chairman Winchell questioned the intent of Article 936 which speaks to build- ing bulk in a Planned Residential District. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY PORTER NEGATIVE -DECLARATION NO. 81-12 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bannister, Kenefick, Winchell, Porter, Schumacher, Mahaffey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone Commissioner Kenefick verbally indicated that her vote was affirma- tive on the above motion, even though the lights registered a nega- tive vote. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-11, "ALTERNATIVE 2" TO CONTINUE TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 1981, FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Porter, Schumacher NOES: Bannister, Mahaffey, Kenefick ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone ON MOTION BY MAHAFFEY AND SECOND BY KENEFICK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-11, "ALTERNATIVE 2" WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS (SPECIAL PERMIT): The Planning Commission may approve the special permit application in whole or in part upon a finding that the proposed development will: Minutes, H. B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981 Page 3 \1. Promote better living environment, insofar as this project has been designed to minimize vehicular traffic adjacent to the units while integrating large open space area for the resi- dents' enjoyment. 2. Promote better land planning techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing types of architecture,, landscaping, site layout and design, of which this plan has incorporated architecture that has created interesting shapes, plains and areas, and which has incorporated landscaping in order to soften and enhance the hard scape design of the buildings and which has utilized land planning techniques that reduce conflicts between the vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 3.. Not be detrimental to the.general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the neighborhood or City in general, nor.detri- mental or injurious to the values of the property or improvements of the neighborhood or the City in general. This project has been designed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the planned residential development,ordinance and is compatible with surrounding architecture and design. 4. Be consistent with the objectives of the planned unit stan- dards in achieving 'a development adapted to the terrain and compatible with the surrounding environment. This project has been designed to maximize features of the natural terrain and to mitigate the majority of environmental effects on the surrounding property. FINDINGS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-11 "ALTERNATIVE 211: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.06 acre parcel of land zoned R3 is proposed to be constructed having less than 25 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 the imple- mentation of this type of housing. Therefore, the project as proposed (Alternative 2 when complied with conditions for abandonment of right-of-way) complies with the City' s I General Plan,. 3.- The 'property was previously studied for this intensi.ty.of land use at the time the Land Use designation for high density residential was placed on the 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 -con- structed in compliance with standard plans and specificiations on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State_ Map Act and Supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981 Page 4 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-11 "ALTERNATIVE 2": 1. The site plan received on August 31, 1981.shall be the approved conceptual plan. All items not addressed by the approval of a special permit for the proposed projects must comply with all provisions of Article 936 and any other applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The driveway and parking located along the north property line shall be deleted and the main structure shall be relocated to the north. Six additional parking spaces shall be relocated on site. 2. Natural gas -and 220V electrical shall.be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. 3. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of cooking facilities, -water heaters, and central heating units. 4. Low volume head shall be used in all showers. 5. All building spoils such as unused lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus and other unusable materials, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 6. Energy -efficient lighting such as high pressure sodium vaper lamps shall be used in parking lots to prevent spillage onto adjacent areas and for energy conservation. 7. All approved drives shall be considered fire lanes and shall comply with minimum Fire Department standards, and be signed as such to the approval of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 8. *A fire sprinkler system, stand pipe system, and fire alarm system shall be designed and installed in those structures deemed necessary by the Huntington Beach Fire Department and shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions. 9. All structures on the subject property whether attached or de- tached, shall be constructed in compliance with State acoustical standards set forth for units within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of sub- mittal of acoustical analysis report prepared under the super- vision of,a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering with the application for a building permit. 10. If at any time an entrance gate is proposed at the main en- trance, location and design shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Development Services and by the Fire - Department. 11. The covenants, conditions and restrictions shall contain a provision which will prohibit storage of boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles"on site, unless an,area that is specifically designed for such storage and is in compliance Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981, Page 5 with the provisions of Article 936 is provided for the project. 12. Prior to recordation of a map for Alternative 2, the 48-unit project, Old Warner Avenue shall be abandoned and the applicant• shall show proof of ownership for the entire right-of-way and for the triangular parcel of property located south of Old Warner Avenue and north of the new Warner alignment, and shall provide a permanent easement for access to the property to the east. This easement shall_ exist until the property to the east is developed and has permanent access to Warner Avenue. AYES: Bannister, Kenefick, Porter, Schumacher, Mahaffey NOES: Winchell ABSENT: .None ABSTAIN: Paone ON MOTION BY MAHAFFEY AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11474 "ALTERNATIVE 2" WAS APPROVED UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 11474 "ALTERNATIVE 2": 1. The proposed subdivision of this 2.06 acre parcel of.land zoned R3 is proposed to be constructed,having less than 25 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 the imple- mentation of.this type of housing. Therefore, the project as proposed (Alternative 2 when complied with conditions for abandonment of right-of-way) complies with the City's General Plan.- 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the Land Use designation for high density residential was placed on the property. .- 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 con- structed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and Supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 11474 "ALTERNATIVE 2": 1. The -tentative tract shall be revised to include the distinct border of the tract to the center line of all adjacent streets and to provide cross sections of all public and private streets adjacent to or within the project. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981 Page 6 2. The water system shall be through the Huntington Beach's water system. 3. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. 4. The property shall participate in all local drainage easement 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 construction of the proposed project. 6. All access rights along Algonquin Street, Old Warner Avenue and/ or Warner Avenue, except for the intersection of private drives, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. AYES: Bannister, Kenefick, Schumacher, Porter, Mahaffey NOES: Winchell ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone ON A MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE. PERMIT NO. 81-11 "ALTERNATIVE 1" BECAUSE IT EXCEEDS THE SITE COVERAGE AS IT RELATES TO THE 40-UNIT PROJECT, MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, NOES: Kenefick, ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone Porter, Schumacher Bannister, Mahaffey ON A MOTION BY BANNISTER AND SECOND BY MAHAFFEY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-11 "ALTERNATIVE 1", MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bannister, Kenefick, Mahaffey NOES: Winchell, Porter, Schumacher ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Paone A MOTION WAS MADE BY KENEFICK AND SECONDED BY MAHAFFEY TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE,PERMIT NO. 81-11 "ALTERNATIVE 1" AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11474 "ALTERNATIVE 1" TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 1981, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick, Winchell, Schumacher, Mahaffey NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister, Porter ABSTAIN: Paone Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September,22, 1981 Page 7 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 81-10 (Continued from 9-1-81) Initiated by Development Services A proposed revision to Articles 933 and 970 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to establish criteria for the permitting and operation of game arcades. Staff made a brief presentation and explained that a license would be required for the owners of 4 or more machines (not necessarily the store owners). The public hearing was opened. Since there was no one who came forward to speak for or against the amendment, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Mahaffey suggested that upon inquiry, applicants could be given guidance if the Commission could establish them. ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY KENEFICK TO APPROVE CODE AMEND- MENT 81-10 BUT REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MACHINES FROM 4 TO 2, FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick, Porter, Schumacher NOES: Paone,-Winchell, Mahaffey ,ABSENT: Bannister ABSTAIN: None A MOTION WAS MADE BY PAONE AND SECONDED BY WINCHELL TO RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 81-10 AS DRAFTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Paone, Winchell, Porter, Schumacher NOES: Kenefick, Mahaffey ABSENT: Bannister ABSTAIN: None A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECONDED BY SCHUMACHER TO RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO CHANGE THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR LICENSING OF THE MACHINES. THIS MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Schumacher, Kenefick NOES: Paone, Winchell, Mahaffey ABSENT: Bannister ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 81-11(b) (Continued from 9-1-81) Initiated by Development Services An amendment to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relating to the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Said code amendment sets forth the purpose of the Board and outlines required findings Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981 Page 8 of fact for administrative review. (The first section of this code amendment, 81-11(a) was previously approved by the Planning Commissio Staff gave a brief presentation explaining that the rewriting of Division 9 and conflicting language was designed to eliminate dup- lication. The public hearing was opened. No'one spoke for or against the amendment. Public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY PORTER CODE AMENDMENT 81-11(b) WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1981, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick, Paone, Winchell, Porter, Schumacher, Mahaffey NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 81-12 Initiated by Community Services Department A code amendment to repeal Artical 974, Park and Recreation. Facilities, and amend Article 996, Dedication, relative to park land dedication and in -lieu payment of fees. This amendment will contain a provision to allow a 50 percent credit for private open space. Norm Worthy, of the Community Services Department, gave a brief oral presentation to the Commission explaining the code amendment. The public hearing was opened. Speaking in opposition to the code amendment was Richard Harlow stating that any time there was an increase in park fees it really relates to the parks in developed areas rather than neighborhood parks. He further cited Seacliff as a recent example, stating that they never received their park. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion consisted of the rate of increase of home equity in relation to the increase of the park fees. It was the concensus that the park fees represent a much smaller increase than the increase of housing costs. Also discussed was the issue of park maintenance. ON MOTION BY KENEFICK AND SECOND BY PAONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 81-12 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 201 1981, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kenefick, Paone, Winchell, Porter, -Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Bannister, Mahaffey ABSTAIN: None Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission September 22, 1981 Page 9 DISCUSSION ITEMS: Review of City Council Agenda Secretary Palin reviewed the actions taken at the City Council Meeting of September 21, 1981. He passed along a request by the Council to hold a joint study session on the Condo Conversion Ordinance at 7:45 P.M., Monday, September 28, 1981. Commissioners Kenefick, Paone and Schumacher said they would plan to be in attendance. COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Porter requested that Public Works staff investigate the width of the driveway at the Newland Center at Adams Avenue to see if it complies with the conditions that were outlined on a previously -approved use permit at that location. Chairman Winchell announced that one person from the Planning Commission may attend the annual conference sponsored by the League of Cities to take place in San Francisco from October 17 to October 20, 1981, at the expense of the City. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 P.M. Grace Winchell, Chairman