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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-12-21I APPROVED AS CORRECTED ON 1-4-83 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1982 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, - Civic Center California Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir Higgins, Paone, Schumacher The consent calendar, consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1982, were not approved due to a suggestion by Commis- sioner Livengood to add discussion on the EIR portion of LUE 82-1 which pertained to the Huntington Harbor request. These revised minutes will be listed on the consent calendar of the January 4, 1983 agenda. COMMISSION ITEMS: Vice Chairman Porter took this opportunity to wish everyone happy holi- days. He also introduced Bob Sangster to the Commission, from the City Attorney's office. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-17 (Continued from 11-16-82) Initiated by the City of Huntington Beach A request to rezone 5.47 acres of property located at 17161 Gothard Street from M1 (Light Industrial) to MHP (Mobile Home Park Overlay). Carol Inge of staff, explained that at the November 16th meeting the Commission opened and closed the public hearing on the zone change. At the December 7th meeting, the Commission voted to recommend an in- dustrial designation remain on the site, therefore, the requested overlay zone would be consistent with the General Plan. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one wished to address the Commission on this item, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 2 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The MHP overlay retains the base Ml District which is consistent with surrounding land uses and maintains the integrity of the Gothard Industrial Corridor. 2. The MHP overlay is consistent with the industrial designation on the subject property in the City's General Plan. 3. The MHP overlay accurately reflects the existing use of the site as a mobile home park and allows the park to continue as a legal nonconforming use. 4. The existing mobile home park is not in conformance with the standards contained in the MH District and would operate as a legal nonconforming use even if zoned MH. 5. Before any change of use on the subject property, the property owner will have to apply for a zone change to remove the MHP overlay and will have to comply with the notification and relo- cation assistance requirements of the City's Mobile Home Park Ordinance. AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None Mr. Palin stated that the findings on the previously approved zone change would be brought back to the Commission for their concurrence. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 82-65/USE PERMIT NO. 82-44/NEGATIVE DE- CLARATION NO. 82-41 - Referred by the BZA (Continued from 12-7-82) Applicant: Huntington Breakers Limited I� I The conditional exception asked for is a request to allow a reduction in the front yard setback; 25% compact parking; a reduction in the mini- mum square footage of the one -bedroom units; and a 15 foot increase to the permitted building height. The use permit is a request to permit the construction of a 342-unit apartment complex on property located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 1,300 feet south of Atlanta Avenue. Savoy Bellavia listed the changes that were incorporated into the staff report as a result of the discussion at the last meeting. Vice Chairman Porter reopened the public hearing. Richard Harlow, speaking on behalf of the applicant, elaborated on the changes that were incorporated from the Commission suggestions made at the last meet ing. These changes dealt with, among other things, the tennis courts, the view from Beach Boulevard, the height of the 4-story buildings, the frontage road, the landscaping and the density. The Commissioners had several questions for the applicant regarding such things as the H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 3 sewer system, the distance between buildings, maintenance of water amenities and fire prevention systems. These were answered satis- factorily by the applicant. Vice Chairman Porter asked if the appli- cant was agreeable to a condition that the southerly and easterly treatment of the building exterior be consistent with that which faces Beach Boulevard. Mr. Harlow stated that although there is no "back" to the project, he would have no problem with such a condition. The public hearing was closed. The Commissioners voiced some concern regarding the apartment complex remaining affordable for the life of the project. Mr. Palin suggested that the Planning Commission in granting the project could devise an instrument that would allow them to conduct follow-up reviews. Some discussion took place regarding the agreement between the City and the developer. Vice Chairman Porter felt that the agreement should be com- pleted before the Commission takes any action on the project. Mr. Sangster assured the Commissioners that everything will be covered in the agreement. He also added the suggestion of including the Director of Development Services in the list of persons who will find the agree- ment with the developer suitable (see Condition #2', Page 7 of the staff report). Some other suggested conditions were to make the renderings and the flood plain regulations part of the record. Elevations were briefly discussed. A suggestion was made that the Commissioners who were absent listen to the tape. Commissioner Winchell stated that be- cause the density was so great, she would have to vote against the re- quest. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION 82-41, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 82-65 AND USE PERMIT 82-44 WERE CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1983, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11716 (REVISED)/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-25/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-32 (Continued from 12-7-82) Applicant: The Robert P. Warmington Company A request to permit the development of a 21-lot planned residential de- velopment on 5.152 acres of property located at the southern terminus of Countess Drive, approximately h mile south of Edinger Avenue. Savoy Bellavia added one correction in Section 3.0 of the staff report that states that no comments were received on the negative declaration, comments were received and distributed to the Commissioners. The public hearing was opened. Mark McAlpine, speaking on behalf of the applicant, made some clarifications regarding common open space square footage and landscaped areas in the cul-de-sacs. He further stated that he concurred with the staff report. The public hearing was closed. H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 4 The Commissioners had some questions regarding access from certain lots to the parking lot. The access will be developed to Rl standards. Some discussion took place regarding lack of common open space. Staff replied that essentially, the applicant was gaining in private open space what he was losing in common open space. Commissioner Winchell asked staff if a special permit was granted on a similar project. Mr. Palin cited the Los Alona project development off of Coral Cay. He said in that case, the majority of their common open space was made into a lagoon; that they also had the R1 treatment on individual lots. Commissioner Porter briefly discussed parking spaces for Lot 17. Brief discussion took place on the walkway and lot coverage. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-32 WAS APPROVED AND CERTIFIED AS ADEQUATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11716 REVISED, WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 5.15 gross acre parcel of land, zoned R2-PD, is proposed to be constructed having 4 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 implementation for this type of housing. The proposed project complies with the Land Use Element and all other elements of the General Plan. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for medium 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 constructed in com- pliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supple- mental City subdivision ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative tract received and dated December 16, 1982, shall be the approved tract map. This tract map shall be revised to re- flect the establishment of a pierhead line for the Bolsa Chica, Main and Trinidad Channels. H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 5 2. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system. 3. The sewer, water, and fire hydrant systems shall be designed to City standards. 4. The property shall participate in local drainage assessment dis- trict requirements and fees. 5. Drainage for the 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 con- trol both during and after construction of the proposed project. 6. All access rights along Countess Drive, except at the intersection of the private drive, shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None Some discussion took place at this point regarding landscaping require- ments. The applicant stated that regarding the southwest boundary of Countess Drive, this will be maintained by the association and the City will maintain the hardscape. This will be spelled out in the agreement between the developer and the City. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-25 WAS APPROVED WITH A SPECIAL PERMIT WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: 1. Through the use of aesthetically pleasing plant materials, aesthe- tically pleasing architecture, and special design and construction techniques, the surrounding uses will be minimally impacted as a result of the proposed project and, therefore, the subject project will not be detrimental to the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the neighborhood or the City in general. 2. The orientation of each of the dwelling units onto private open space, the use of landscaping materials, and the design solution for a unique parcel of land will help to ensure maximum privacy for the residents within a project of this density. 3. Through the use of heavy landscaping planting throughout the pro- ject, and by maximizing the use of aesthetically pleasing types of architecture and building materials, the proposed project will promote a better living environment. 4. The applicant has offered to dedicate land and walkway to the City H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 6 for public use in conjunction with the subject property which was not counted towards the minimum open space requirements. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed subdivision of this 5.15 gross acre parcel of land, zoned R2-PD, is proposed to be constructed having four 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 implementation for this type of housing. The proposed project complies with the Land Use Element and all other elements of the General Plan. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for medium 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 constructed in com- pliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supple- mental City subdivision ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site layout received and dated December 16, 1982, shall be the approved layout. 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 locations of cooking facili- ties, water heaters and central heating units. 4. Low -volume heads shall be used in all showers. 5. All building spoils, such as unused lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus or unusable materials, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 6. Energy efficient lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor lamps, shall be used in parking lots to prevent spillage onto adjacent areas and for energy conservation. 7. All approved drives shall be considered required fire lanes and shall be signed as such to the approval of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 8. All structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical stan- dards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 7 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 a building permit. 9. Prior to the issuance of building permits for each individual unit, an administrative review application shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval. The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review each individual unit for compliance with setback requirements, building height, site coverage and open space as provided for under Article 910 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall also review each plan in order to assure a minimum of 4 parking spaces to be provided for each individual dwelling. 10. If entry gates are proposed at the main entrances, a plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Development Services and the Fire Department. 11. The covenants, conditions and restrictions shall contain a pro- vision that will prohibit storage of boats, trailers and recrea- tional vehicles on the site, unless an area which is specifically designated for such storage and which is in compliance with the provisions of Article 931 is provided for in the project. 12. Prior to recordation of the final map for the subject project, the applicant in conjunction with the staff of Development Services and the Housing and Community Development staff, shall work out a method of providing a minimum of four (4) affordable housing units within the City. This method shall be mutually satisfactory to both the developer and the City and the dwelling units so provided shall be available only to persons having a household income of not more than 120 percent of the County's median income. These afford- able units shall be provided and ready for occupancy prior to occupancy of any units in the subject project. 13. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Huntington Beach those portions of the public parking lot which are not State of California lands (Lots F and G). This dedication shall be made prior to re- cordation of the final map. An agreement relating to dedication, improvement and maintenance shall be entered into and approved by the City and the developer. 14. The developer shall make an offer of dedication to the City of Huntington Beach for a ten (10) foot wide access easement around the entire perimeter of this project. This proposed easement is to provide public access adjacent to the Main Channel, Bolsa Chica Channel and Trinidad Channel. Also included in this offer of dedi- cation shall be the southwest corner of the subject site (abutting Lot 17) which will be utilized as a public vista point. Said access easement and vista point will be improved by the applicant of his successor. H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 8 AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11560/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-27/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-37 Applicant: Woodtree Development A request to permit the development of a 54-unit condominium development on 3.62 acres of property located on the south side of Talbert Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Beach Boulevard. Savoy Bellavia added two conditions of approval to the tentative tract which were distributed. Tom Tincher aprised the Commissioners of the action taken by the City Council on December 20, with regard to the approval of the Talbert/ Beach Redevelopment Area. This site is within the project area which is generally located south of Talbert Avenue and west of Beach Boulevard. He stated that the project is one of several the Redevelopment Agency is attempting to consolidate. The public hearing was opened. George Woods, the applicant, spoke in favor of granting the request. He stated he agreed with the conditions in the staff report except for Condition #2 which speaks of natural gas and 220V electrical. He felt that the developer should put in one or the other power sources, but not both. Commissioner Livengood asked if the applicant had considered affordable housing. The applicant re- plied that he opted not to take advantage of the density bonus and, therefore, could not insure affordable housing. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Mirjahangir discussed with Bill Cooper of the Fire Depart- ment, possible concerns with the proposed plan as far as construction materials, egress, etc. These concerns are addressed in the conditions of approval. Commissioners briefly discussed the qualifying conditions of the existing zoning, also maintenance of streets, traffic circulation and certain aspects of the agreement with the developer and the City. Tom Tincher pointed out that one of the major property owners in the general area will be building affordable housing for senior citizens using the density bonus. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-37 WAS APPROVED AND CERTIFIED AS ADEQUATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11560 WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 9 1. The proposed development substantially complies with the General Plan, Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and the Talbert/Beach Redevelopment Plan. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as objectives for implementation of this type of housing. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of use at the time the "Q"R2-PD zoning designation was placed on the subject property. 4. The proposed subdivision of this 3.62 acre parcel of land zoned "Q"R2-PD is proposed to be constructed having 15 units per gross acre. 5. 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 constructed in com- pliance with the standard plans and specifications on file with the State Subdivision Map Act and supplementary City subdivision or- dinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative tract map received and dated December 17, 1982, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water system shall be in accordance with Department of Public Works standards. 3. Sewer, drainage, and street improvements shall be in accordance with Public Works Department standards. 4. Fire hydrants shall be located in accordance with Fire Department standards. 5. Street improvements shall be installed in accordance with Department of Public Works standards. 6. An erosion and siltation control plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to construction of the project. 7. Prior to recordation of a final map, the applicant shall enter into the Participation Agreement with the City which was approved by the City Council at its December 20, 1982 meeting. 8. Prior to recordation of a final map, the applicant shall provide a public access easement over the private street that is depicted on the site along the west side of the project. The applicant shall also enter into an agreement with the City and adjacent property owners in establishing a mutually acceptable street maintenance pro- gram on this street. AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 10 NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-27 WAS APPROVED WITH A SPECIAL PERMIT WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: 1. Through modifications of the original site plan and elevations, the applicant has made substantial progress toward conforming with stan- dards in Article 936 of the Ordinance Code and therefore, the pro- ject will promote a better living environment. 2. The project contains featuers which provide good land planning techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing types of architecture, landscaping, site layout and design. 3. The project will not be detrimental to the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the neighborhood or of the City in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of property or improve- ments in the neighborhood or the City in general. 4. The project is consistent with objectives of planned unit developme standards in achieving a development adapted to the terrain and com- patible with the surrounding environment. 5. Because of a master plan for streets within this general area, the applicant was required to develop more and larger streets than would have been required for a normal development of this nature. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed development substantially complies with the General Plan, Division of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and the Talbert/Beach Redevelopment Plan. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as objectives for implementation of this type of housing. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of use at the time the "Q"R2-PD zoning designation was placed on the subject pro- perty. 4. The proposed subdivision of this 3.62 acre parcel of land zoned "Q"R2-PD is proposed to be constructed having 15 units per gross acre. 5. 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 constructed in compliance H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 11 with the standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Subdivision Map Act and supplementary City subdivision ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated December 21, 1982, and the floor plans and elevations dated December 17, 1982, shall be the approved layout. 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 facili- ties, water heaters and central heating units. 4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all showers. 5. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus or unusable materials shall be disposed of at an offsite area equipped to handle them. 6. Energy efficient lighting shall be used in parking lots and/or re- creation areas. 7. All dwellings on the subject property shall be constructed in com- pliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that are within the 60 CNEL contour of the property. 8. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include onsite sampling and labora- tory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations re- garding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retain- ing walls, streets and utilities, etc. 9. The covenants, conditions and restrictions shall contain a provi- sion that will prohibit storage of boats, trailers and recreational vehicles on site unless an area which is specifically designated for such storage and which is in compliance with the provisions of Article 936 of the Ordinance Code, is provided for the project. 10. The design and materials of all perimeter walls shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Development Services prior to the issuance of building permits. 11. A detailed landscape and sprinkler plan shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Development Services prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. The location and design of all entry gates shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Development Services and the Fire Department prior to the issuance of building permits. 13. All approved drives shall be considered required fire lanes and H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 12 shall be signed as such subject to the approval of the Huntington Beach Fire Department prior to the issuance of building permits. 14. A fire sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in those structures as deemed necessary by the Huntington Beach Fire Depart- ment prior to the issuance of building permits. 15. Access points and all other applicable fire prevention required shall be approved by the Fire Department. AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAI14: None USE PERMIT NO. 82-26 (APPEAL) Applicant: Donald Stine & Associates; Appellant: Ross De La Haye The use permit is a request to permit the remodel and expansion of an existing bank building located at the southwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue. The appellant, Mr. De La Haye is the owner of the Straw Hat Pizza Parlor located in the same shopping center. He states in his letter of appeal, that he is concerned about traffic that will be re-routed in front of his business as a result of the remodeling. Staff had no additional comments. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to address the Commission on this item, the public hearing was closed. Commissioners discussed the possibility of relocating the roadway, or putting in speed bumps to slow down traffic. After being questioned by a Commissioner, the bank manager stated that he had the permission of the major landowner to go ahead with remodeling plans. Commission consensus was that there may be other alternatives that need to be re- searched by staff. ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR.AND SECOND BY WINCHELL APPEAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 82-26 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1983, DIRECTING STAFF TO STUDY POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 82-13 (Floodplain Development Regulations) Initiated by the City of Huntington Beach An amendment adopting the Federal Insurance Administration's Flood Insurance Study for the City of Huntington Beach, dated August 12, 1982 with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map and amending Article 969.6 "Floodplain Regulations". Said amendment will establish -FP2 (inland) L� 1 H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 13 and -FP3 (coastal) suffix designations for areas of special flood hazard as identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map and will establish additional development regulations for new construction in those areas as required by the Federal Insurance Administration. Hal Simmons gave a brief overview of the code amendment, explaining that the federal government could withhold funds if the City does not adopt the amendment. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to address the Commission on this issue, the public hear- ing was closed. Commissioners briefly discussed the amendment. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 82-13 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 82-8 Applicant: Target Stores, a Division of Dayton -Hudson Corporation A request to permit two freestanding pole signs 50 feet in height and each having an area of 225 square feet at property located at the south- west corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street. Savoy Bellavia gave a brief slide presentation of the sign location. The public hearing was opened. Terry Jacobs, representing Target Stores, stated that the request in the staff report was for a sign 15' X 151; he stated that in actuality the request is for a sign 14' X 141. He further stated that his headquarters was expecting to see a profit in the next five years to substantiate the relocation to the west coast and felt that sign visibility was an important factor. Joe Arena and Anthony Carvas, bothresidents of an adjacent tract, spoke against the proposed sign at the requested height. The public hearing was closed. Commissioners asked if staff considered an administrative action permit for a two-year period. Staff stated that the applicant wanted a per- manent approval of the nonconforming sign. Commissioner Livengood stated he was in favor of granting the special sign permit because it would give the new owner a "running start" in their venture. Commissioner Porter stated he was opposed to the permit because he "believes in the sign code". A motion was made by Winchell and seconded by Porter to deny the special sign permit with the findings for denial stated in the staff report. This motion failed to attain four affirmative votes. A motion was then made by Livengood and seconded by Mirjahangir to approve the sign permit with findings. This motion also failed for lack of four affir- mative votes. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 14 NO. 82-8 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1983, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 82-9 Applicant: Signarts Incorporated A request to permit the installation of a double-faced, illuminated freestanding sign at a height of 50 feet on property located on the north side of Center Drive, approximately 60 feet west of the San Diego Freeway. Staff gave a brief presentation. The public hearing was opened. Jerry Kleveter, the applicant, and Ken Miller, the owner of the restaurant, spoke in favor of granting the special sign permit, stating that visibility of the sign from the freeway was very important exposure for their business. The public hearing was closed. Brief discussion took place on the planned sign program for the center. A motion was made by Livengood and second by Mirjahangir to approve the sign permit with findings as stated in the staff report. This motion failed for lack of four affirmative votes. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 82-9 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1983, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ITEMS NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING: ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-5 Applicant: Heath and Company A request to permit the extended use of a nonconforming sign with a change of copy at property located on the south side of Edinger Avenue, west of Sher Lane. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 82-5, WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: The Planning Commission will allow alterations and continued use of the nonconforming sign for a period of two years. At the conclusion of the two-year period, the sign shall be made to conform to all provisions of H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 15 the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Livengood, Winchell, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Paone, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: Freeway -Oriented Signs Staff was directed by City Council to draft a code amendment to allow freeway -oriented signs. Staff was directed by the Planning Commission to come back with this discussion item at the January 4, 1983 meeting, with photographs showing scale and an approximate number of sites that may be affected by this ordinance. City Council Action of December 20, 1982 Secretary Palin reported that portions of the Land Use Element were dealt with by the City Council at its December 20th meeting. One high- light was the elimination of the "Q" on the Cambro property. The re- maining portion of the LUE will be taken up at their January 3, 1983 meeting. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Staff asked if any Commissioners would be interesting in taking a tour of the Huntington West condo conversion units at the request of the applicant, on December 29, 1982. The Commission consensus was to schedule this tour some time after the holidays. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Livengood asked staff to investigate a street sign on Center Drive and two signs in a shopping center located at Warner and Springdale. Acting Chairman Porter inquired about a previous investigation staff was asked to conduct on service station signs at particualr locations in the City. Mr. Palin stated that requests for prosecution were ordered from the City Attorney's office, however, the City must cite all illegal service station signs rather than single out a few. Re- garding another request, staff investigation revealed that the gas station at the corner of Brookhurst and Garfield did not have their lights on after hours. Commissioner Winchell asked for a staff opinion on setbacks and build- ing heights in the Townlot area. H.B. Planning Commission December 21, 1982 Page 16 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. to the next regular meeting to be held on January 4, 1983. Marcus Porter, Vi airman 1