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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-09-08Approved September 21, 1982 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1982 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Livengood asked that Consent Item A-2 be pulled for • separate discussion. Commissioner Winchell requested that Consent Item A-3 also be pulled. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL, THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR CONSISTING OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1982, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: Higgins Item A-2, a proposed street vacation of 4,156 square feet of old Yorktown Avenue northeast of Huntington Street was discussed as to its conformance to the General Plan. After brief clarification, it was found to be in conformance. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY WINCHELL, GENERAL PLAN CONFOR- MANCE NO. 82-7 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None Item A-3, a request for extension of time on Conditional Exception No: 82-04 was briefly discussed and subsequently approved. ON -MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS, EXTENSION OF TIME WAS GRANTED ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 82-04 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 2 AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/E.I.R. (Continued from 8-17-82) Initiated by City of Huntington Beach To consider recommending approval of the Oakview Redevelopment Plan and certification of the EIR to the City Council, and finding the Redevelopment Plan consistent with the City's General Plan. Tom Tincher gave an oral presentation reiterating the proposed plan from the last regular meeting. Commissioner Schumacher asked about the commercial venture on the corner of Beach and Warner Avenue. She was currious if, when revenue comes in, would it have to go to that particular project area. Mr. Tincher stated that the commercial ven- ture in question was included in the original neighborhood enhancement program and that, as of now, the tax revenue would only be designated for the particular project area. He further stated that there is a plan to consolidate these areas some time in the future. He also again stressed the idea of redevelopment stating that it has a self-support- ing mechanism which provides the possibility of tax exempt financing and will eliminate blight while supporting development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS AND SECONDED BY PAONE TO ADOPT RESOLU- TION NO. 1297 APPROVING THE OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AS ADEQUATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER AND SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD DIRECTING STAFF TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION'S DESIRE TO CONSOLIDATE ALL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS. THIS MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None -2- 9-8-82 - P.C. 1 H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 3 REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-26 Initiated by Development Services A review initiated by the Department of Development Services of Con- ditional Use Permit No. 78-26 and existing conditions of approval for the Old World Oktoberfest. This CUP was approved Oct. 3, 1978; since that time there have been a number of problems and concerns related to this special event. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Center Drive and Huntington Village Way. Fire Department and Police Department representatives gave presenta- tions on the history of the event and various problems which have occurred during this event in the past. Most of the concern was related to overcrowding and various life safety violations by the applicant, Mr. Joe Bischof. Mr. Palin also cited a history of building permit violations. It was discovered that the original application was "to erect a tent periodically for various festivals". Upon inspection, a fence was erected without the benefit of permit, blocking parking spaces. Further discussion revealed that the ori- ginal permit was silent on a time factor. In other words, is this event annual or not? Fire Department spokesman, Bill Cooper, went on to state that last year's event was marked by an incident where one of his inspectors was hit by a bottle. He described the incident as "near riot" to which Police Department spokesman corroborated. Art Folger stated that the permit could be revoked or conditions of the original application could be modified or added to. The public hearing was opened. Lee Durst, attorney for the homeowners association, stated that basically the homeowners appreciate the extra business that is brought in by the annual event and would, therefore, recommend approval. However, there was some concern about the in- surance requirements placed on the applicant. Joe Bischof, applicant, refuted any misconduct as reported by staff. He said that no struc- tural changes were made to any of the buildings and that, in his opinion, the "near riot" was only "people having a good time". He further stated that he would provide 20 security guards on duty at his own expense and would be separating patrons by age (e.g. over 21 years of age and under 21). Further testimony was received by his wife, Delores Bischof, three employees of Old World and Nancy Lickt, a shop owner, favoring continued approval of the event. The public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued clarifying many of the points raised by staff and public testimony. Commissioner Livengood made a motion to support the existing CUP as it presently reads; to allow the event to be held this year; and to review the event next year. This motion failed for lack of a -second. A motion was made by Paone and seconded by Higgins to modify the CUP- -3- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 4 permitting it to extend from September 11 through November 15, 1982 with all fire and building code strictly enforced, and that no annual event be allowed. After some discussion, the motion and second was withdrawn and a recess called by the Chairman to discuss added conditions with staff. The meeting resumed at 9:15 PM. Staff stated their recommended con- ditions. ON MOTION BY PAONE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 78-26 WAS REAPPROVED AND MODIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: (AMENDED) 1. All previous conditions of approval imposed upon Conditional Use Permit No. 78-26 shall apply except as expressly superseded by this modification. 2. The applicant shall hire a professional security service to be approved by the City Police Department both as to the number of security personnel and the quality of the personnel hired. Police Department approval of the security service shall be obtained in writing on or before September 10, 1982. 3. Location of the proposed fence shall be subject to the absolute discretion of the Huntington Beach Fire Department, to assure adequate fire access lanes and access to parking. 4. The Director of Development Services shall have the discretion to employ a professional sound engineer at the applicant's ex- pense to monitor the noise levels on the premises. 5. At no time during the operation of the event shall the noise level on the premises exceed 65 dBA between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. 6. The occupant load shall be monitored by Fire Department personnel at the applicant's expense. 7. This conditional use permit shall be valid only for the period of time from September 11, 1982, through and including November 15, 1982, and shall expire at midnight on Novem- ber 15, 1982. 8. The event may be terminated immediately by City staff and/or the City Police Department if any of the conditions as set forth in this conditional use permit approval are not complied with. This condition will not in any way limit the City or the Police Department powers should any other violations of City codes and ordinances occur. -4- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 5 9. The event shall close operation at 2:00 A.M. on each day. 10. All Fire and Building codes of the City will be strictly complied with and will be applied to this event, this property, and this use in the same manner as they are applied to every other event, business, or property in the City. 11. The applicant shall provide liability insurance and property damage insurance, including product liability coverage, written by an insurance company acceptable to the City in the minimum limits as set by resolution of the City Council. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-13/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-31 Applicant: John Thomas Crane and Trucking Company, Inc. A request to rezone property located between Goldenwest and Stewart Street, approximately 560 feet north of Garfield Avenue, from M1-A-CD and M1-O to Ml-A-01-CD and Ml-Ol. Commissioner Livengood stated that he would be abstaining from voting on both Zone Change 82-13 and Zone Change 82-14. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to address this issue, the public hearing was closed. After clarification about the possibility of drilling on the propertt, a motion was made. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-31 WAS DEEMED ADEQUATE AND CERTIFIED FOR BOTH ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-13 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-14, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: Livengood ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-13 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed -01 designation on the subject property is consis- tent with the surrounding zoning and land uses in the general area. -5- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 6 2. The proposed site complies with the minimum surface area re- quired under Section 9682.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: Livengood ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-14 (NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-31) Applicant: John Thomas Crane and Trucking Company, Inc. A request by the applicant to rezone property located on the north- west corner of Garfield Avenue and Stewart Street from MI-O-CD to Ml-Ol-CD. The -public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to address this issue, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-14 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed -01 designation on the subject property is consis- tent with the surrounding zoning and land uses in the general area. 2. The proposed site complies with the minimum surface area re- quired under Section 9682.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ' ABSENT: Porter, Pirjahangir ABSTAIN: Livengood USE PERMIT NO. 82-23 (APPEAL) Applicant: Ronald Wood/Bill Goodman Appellant: Commissioner Frank Mirjahangir An appeal to conditions of approval imposed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments pertaining to the side yard setback for a garage and height limits for a proposed garage on property located on the south side of Williams Avenue, approximately 300 feet east of Florida Street. A letter from the applicant was received requesting a con- tinuance. Chairman Paone asked if there was anyone present to speak to this issue. Seeing no one came forward, the public hearing was opened and will remain open. -6- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 7 ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE APPEAL ON USE PERMIT NO. 82-23 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1982, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Paone, Higgins NOES: Livengood, Schumacher ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 82-39 (APPEAL) Appellant and Applicant: James Neal, General Parter, Sunset -Orange Partnership An appeal of the Board of Zoning Adjustments' denial to permit a 218" encroachment into the required 10-foot rear yard setback of pro- perty located on the south side of Hideout Circle, approximately 175 feet west of Green Street. The public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of granting the appeal was the appellant, James Neal. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Winchell asked where the stairs were located. Mr. Bellavia said they were located inside. Some discussion took place regarding the encroachment at the first story level. Commissioner Livengood made a motion to overrule the BZA denial and approve Conditional Exception 82-39. This motion failed for lack of a second. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER THE PLANNING COMMISSION UPHELD THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS' DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEP- TION NO. 82-39 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. The applicant can modify the design of the buildings allowing for compliance with the minimum standards set forth in the Ordinance Code. 2. 'A substantial hardship has not been demonstrated to grant the subject conditional exception. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 82-39 would be a - special privilege inconsistent with the past actions of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 4. The proposed layout of the building would adversely impact the property to the rear because the 218" encroachment would place the proposed two-story apartment within 714" of the property line. -7- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 8 AYES: Higgins, Paone, Winchell, Schumacher NOES: Livengood ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-21/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-28 Applicant: Huntington Beach Company A request to permit the establishment of a parking lot pursuant to Section 9331(a) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, on property located approximately 500 feet north of Yorktown and approximately 500 feet east of Main Street. The public hearing was opened. Dave Eadie said he would be available for any questions. Seeing no other persons wished to address this issue, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-28 WAS DEEMED ADEQUATE AND APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD CONDITIONAL USE PER- MIT NO. 82-21 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed secured parking lot is compatible with existing office uses and future residential uses and will not be detrimental to the general health and safety of those people working or residing in the immediate area. 2. The proposed secured parking lot is compatible with the land use designation on the General Plan which is medium density resi- dential. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated July 29, 1982, shall be the approved layout. 2. The secured parking lot shall remain open during the day for use by the employees and customers of the existing office complex. 3. Repair, service, refueling and other related functions shall be prohibited on the subject property. -8- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 9 4. A 6-foot high slatted chain link fence shall be constructed and properly maintained to screen the vehicles from the existing office complex and the residential property located to the east. 5. Storage on the subject property shall be limited to employee parking and over -night parking for service vehicles. 6. Access to the secured parking lot shall only be permitted through the existing office compliex onto Main Street and Yorktown Avenue. 7. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this con- ditional use permit approval in the event of any violation of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by a notice to the applicant and a public hearing, and shall be based on specific findings. 8. The parking space located at the east end of the secured parking lot shall be eliminated due to inadequate turning radius and manuevering space. AYES:' Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-22/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-29 Applicant: Norris Industries/Weiser Lock A request to permit the establishment of a temporary recreational vehicle storage yard on property located east of Graham Street, ap- proximately 400 feet south of Engineer Drive. Commissioner Schumacher asked if the two tanks were holding tanks. Mr. Bellavia stated that those tanks were for the plant itself and will not be used to service recreational vehicles. The public hearing was opened. Art Williams spoke in opposition to the project stating that it would create a dust problem and a nui- sance in the area. The public hearing was closed. Commissioners had some concern regarding sewer connections to service the RV'-s, the possibility of a dump station, clarification of the material to be used on the access road, the height of the fence and an additional gate on the property. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS NEGATIVE DECLARATION N0, 82-29 WAS DEEMED ADEQUATE AND APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None -9- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 10 ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-22 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed recreational vehicle storage yard is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not be detrimental to the general health and safety of those people working in the industrial area. 2. The proposed recreational vehicle storage facility substantially complies with the criteria found in Section 9331.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated August 4, 1982, shall be the approved layout. Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 82-22 shall become effective concurrently with Ordinance No. 2568 on September 15, 1982. 2. The RV storage facility shall comply with all provions contained within 9331.2 Temporary Recreational Vehicle Storage of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 82-22 shall become null and void five (5) years after the approval date (or 9-15-87). 4. Repair, service, refueling, and other related functions shall be prohibited on the subject property. 5. A minimum six-foot high, slatted chain link fence shall be con- structed and properly maintained to screen the RV storage fa- cility from public streets and adjacent properties. 6. Storage on the subject property shall be limited to recreational vehicles, boats, and travel trailers. 7. Access to the RV storage facility shall be limited to the exist- ing driveway located at the northerly end of Graham Street. Vehicle access from the RV storage facility to the Weiser Lock facility shall be prohibited. 8. The unimproved portion of Graham Street adjacent to the RV stor- age facility shall be landscaped to match the improved portion of Graham adjacent to the Weiser Lock facility. 9. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind the con- ditional use permit approval in the event of any violation of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by a notice to the applicant and a public hearing, and shall be based on specific findings. -10- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 11 10. An additional gate shall be located in the fence along the south side of the project. Said gate is for Fire Department access and shall be approved by the Fire Department as to location and locking device. 11. The installation of a holding tank dump station shall be approved as to location and installation by the Departments of Development Services and Public Works. Said dump station shall be limited to the customers of the RV storage facility only and not be opened to the general public. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 82-5 Applicant: Nu Art Signmakers, A Wood Art Inc. Company A request for a 6 ft. by 8 ft. freestanding monument sign at an existing shopping center located at the southeast corner of Magnolia and Garfield. The public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of approval was Russ Jednick stating that a monument sign would be much more aesthetically pleasing that the existing sign. Walt Brooks was also in favor of granting the special sign permit. The public hearing was closed. Some discussion took place with regard to situations, as in this in- stance, where sign rights are obtained by only part-owners of a parcel. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY WINCHELL SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 82-5 WAS DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. The applicant has not demonstrated that strict compliance with the Ordinance Code will result in substantial economic hardship. Other options are available to the applicant, including a planned sign program or utilizing the available space on the existing on -site signs. 2. The applicant has not demonstrated any exception or extra- ordinary circumstances that do not apply generally to the pro- perties in the same zone classifications as demonstrated by other commercial uses within the general area. 3. The granting of this request will constitute a special privilege because the applicant has several options available that fall -11- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 12 within the scope of the Ordinance Code as outlined in Finding No. 1. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None A MOTION WAS MADE BY PAONE AND SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A CODE'AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A SECTION IN THE CC&R'S COVERING INSTANCES WHEN AN INTEGRATED SHOPPING CENTER APPLIES FOR A SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT TO PROTECT THE SHOPPING CENTER WITH A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE CENTER. THIS WAS PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: . AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 82-8 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment to Section 9320.11 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code adding additional criteria restricting the height of garages and carports located at zero side and/or rear yard setbacks to nine (9) feet. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to address this issue,'the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL.AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD CODE AMENDMENT NO. 82-8 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None APPLICATIONS NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING: ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-1 Applicant: Heath and Company After a brief report on the initiation of application procedure for extending the use of nonconforming signs, the first of these applica- tions was presented to the Commission for action. Administrative Action No. 82-1 is a request to permit the extended use of six nonconforming signs and change of copy on one of the six signs, -12- 9-8-82 - P.C. 0 H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 13 located in an existing shopping center on the south side of Edinger Avenue, west of Sher Lane. The applicant was present for any questions. Some discussion took place with regard to ownership of the sign since the sign contained advertisement for two other businesses, there was some question about notifying the other business owners. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-1 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITION: With the applicant's and the property owner's concurrence, the Plan- ning Commission allows alterations and continued use of the non- conforming '!Boy.'s/Scaggs/Phil and Jim's" sign for a period of two (2) years from September 8, 1982. At the conclusion of the two-year period, the sign shall be made to conform to all provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-2 Applicant: Primo Market Paone, Winchell, Schumacher A request to permit the extended use of a nonconforming roof sign at property located on the northwest side of Main Street south of Ellis Avenue, in the Five Points Shopping Center. No letter was received by the property owner stating concurrence with the applicant's request. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-2 WAS REFERRED BACK TO STAFF FOR PROPER APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-3 Applicant: Don Dickerson A request to permit a change of face on two existing, nonconforming freestanding signs at property located on the southwest corner of Heil Avenue and Beach Boulevard. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION -13- 9-8-82 - P.C. H.B. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 14 NO. 82-3 WAS REFERRED BACK TO STAFF FOR PROPER APPLICATION AS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE PROPERTY OWNER WAS NOT SUBMITTED, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS: Due to the press of time and the fact that not all Commissioners were present at the meeting, it was the consensus that the presen- tation on Board of Zoning Adjustments procedures be continued to the next meeting of September 21, 1982. LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 82-1 Discussion on proposed expansion of the study boundaries in Area of Concern Two (The Mushroom Farm) of the Land Use Element Amendment No. 82-1 took place. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO EXPAND THE STUDY BOUNDARIES FOR AREA OF CONCERN TWO AND THREE OF LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 82-1, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell, Paone, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Porter, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None CITY COUNCIL ACTION OF SEPTE14BER 7, 1982: Secretary Palin reviewed the actions taken by City Council at their meeting of September 7, 1982. Among some of the issues discussed and acted on were the appeal to a special sign permit which was over- ruled and approved; three redevelopment project were approved; and concurrence with a zone change for a service station at Edinger and Springdale. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Florence Webb informed the Commission that, regarding the Conditional Use Permit No. 80-25 request for extension, the applicant will need to reapply. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Livengood complimented staff on a letter that was sent -14- 9-8-82 - P.C. 1 H.R. Planning Commission Sept. 8, 1982 Page 15 to the property owners in the vicinity of a zone change for a service station. Commissioner Winchell reported on a tour sponsored by various redevelop- ment agencies. The tour took them to projects in Long Beach and Redondo Beach. Commission consensus requested staff to look at the code (Section 9331.2) to see if better screening should be required on major arterials (referencing Item C-8, which was approved). Most of the Commissioners felt that a six foot fence was not high enough. Commissioner Schumacher asked staff to investigate the height of a block wall causing obstruction of traffic vision, located in the parking lot of Huntington Lanes bowling alley on Beach Boulevard. She also inquired about the setbacks for certain three-story struc- tures in the Downtown area. Mr. Bellavia stated that the buildings in question were all built prior to the ordinance. Chairman Paone requested staff to review the Planning Commission by- laws which pertain to the automatic continuance procedure. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned by the chairman at 11:10 PM to the next regular meeting of September 21, 1982. -15- Tim Paone, Chairman 9-8-82 - P.C.