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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-07APPROVED ON 6-21-83 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1983 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Winchell CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Mirjahangir noted one correction on Page 11 of the minutes. reflecting his vote as affirmative and eliminating Livengood's name twice. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS THE CONSENT CALENDAR CONSISTING OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 17, 1983, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: Erskine REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-6 Applicant: W & B Builders & Seaside Village Town Home Association (Continued from 5-17-83) A request to revise a previously approved conditional use permit to allow the addition of security gates and wrought iron fencing within a planned residential development located at the southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Erskine stated that he had reviewed the public testimony of the previous meeting and would be eligible to vote on the issue. Commissioner Livengood and Chairman Porter also stated that they listened to the tape. A request was submitted to the Planning Com- mission to continue this item to the next regular meeting. H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 2 ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-6 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 21, 1983, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-9/TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11955/ND 83-12 (Continued from May 17, 1983 meeting) Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency Engineer: Hall & Foreman Incorporated To permit construction of 96 senior citizen condominium units and 220 senior citizen rental units and the subdivision of numerous parcels of land into 10 lots located on the south side of Talbert Avenue west of Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Erskine stated for the record that he reviewed the public testimpny of the May.17th meeting and would be eligible to vote on this issue. Mike Adams explained to the Commissioners the modifications that were made in response to their request at the last meeting. These changes included modification of the senior condominiums, reorienting the end unit to eliminate the complaint of noise from the adjacent lumber yard; decreasing parking down to compact size; modification of the pedestrian walkway (presentation included several alternatives); access to adjacent industrial area; security concerns, etc. _ Commissioner Schumacher asked legal counsel if the 10 foot easement was given for public use and the Commission goes along with Alternative #1 which is just for the senior's use, would that still be considered public use? Art De La Loza felt that the key issue was whether all the residents of this general area have access to the park and that it is reasonable access. Savoy Bellavia suggested that more than one alternative may be adopted. Secretary Palin then gave a brief historical sketch of previous action that has been taken on this property. He stated that the whole area was originally adopted under the Terry Park Specific Plan. Subsequent amendments to this plan were made to the land use. The City and the school district declared this land as surplus and the City purchased the whole site. At that time there was debate on the size of the park - site between the residential and industrial factions and, rather than having a public street, the plan was to have a pedestrian easement to afford access. He also asked that the Commissioners keep in mind the future projects on Lots 6, 7 and 8 which will be family -type market rate units. He further stated that there was some concern on Alterna- tive #4 regarding increased foot traffic and that staff was attempting to minimize that situation. H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 3 Chairman Porter had some question regarding the proprietor of the pro- ject. Tom Tincher stated it would either be the City or an agency that would manage the project. Discussion took place regarding the noise study as it relates to conditions attached to Lot 10. Staff explained that the CUP request was only dealing with the residential parcels, but the tentative tract deals with subdividing the entire area. Mr. Bellavia clarified that any restrictions placed on the entire map will be complied with in both residential and,industrial area (Lot 10 in question is industrial). The Chairman reopened the public hearing. No one came forward to address this issue, however, a representative from William Lyon Company was present to answer questions. The public hearing was closed. Some discussion took place regarding the fence along the west side of the easement and the alignment of the walkway. Commission consensus was to take straw votes on the proposed alternatives regarding the location of the walkway. Following Commissioners favored Alternative #1: IN FAVOR: Higgins, Livengood, Erskine, Porter NOT IN FAVOR: Mirjahangir (preferred Alternative #3) NO PREFERENCE: Schumacher ABSENT: Winchell Further discussion took place regarding the legality of public access to Terry Park. Secretary Palin approached the overlay display and sketched a fourth alternative. He also pointed out a possible route for surrounding residents to take to access to Terry Park. This route was approximately 3/4 of a mile and Commissioners questioned whether this was considered "reasonable access" or not. Commissioner Livengood stated for the record that he was in favor of "what we discussed at the last meeting", as outlined in the original proposal. A question arose concerning security that provides channelling of the pedestrians with fencing. Brian Nocadis of the Lyon Company stated that if Alter- native #1 was accepted, it was suggested that there would be a gate to restrict the north -south passage. Commissioner Erskine asked about the feasibility of connecting buildings to provide separation. Mr. Nocadis felt that this was feasible. The possibility of having a block wall on one side and wrought iron on the other side of the ease- ment was discussed. A straw vote was taken to determine which Commissioners favored a com- bination of Alternative #1 and Alternative #4. Results as follows: IN FAVOR: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir ABSENT: Winchell Discussion ensued regarding the road through Terry Park. Commissioner Livengood stated he was opposed to the public use of Taylor Drive through the park. Tom Tincher stated that through negotiations with the developer, they expressed a desire to have access off of Taylor Drive for the condo project with no "through" traffic allowed. It was also felt that another purpose could be served by this access road, for off street public parking for the park. Chairman Porter agreed with Mr. Livengood's H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 4 statement and called for a final decision on this to be made by Parks and Recreation Commission and/or the City Council, if they want access. Secretary Palin expressed his concept as a window for the sales program. This would allow temporary access to the model homes only during the sales program. A straw vote was taken to determine how many Commissioners favored a temporary access road and how many favored a road for emergency vehicles only. Following was the result: TEMPORARY: Higgins, Erskine EMERGENCY ONLY: Livengood, Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir ABSENT: Winchell The staff report listed additional conditions of approval on the CUP which the Chairman reviewed separately to determine any changes or additions to these added conditions. On Condition #18, Chairman Porter felt that if pedestrian traffic was allowed it would be difficult to provide a security gate. He suggested changing the last sentence in this condition to "security measures and access to the designated walkway will be incorporated into the design utilizing a combination of fencing and building walls." Commissioner Schumacher made a comment on Condition #20. She requested that the decorative wall along the walkway as well as the one separating the seniors from the park, come back before the Planning Commission "in concept". At this time staff produced some slides depicting some examples in the City where this concept of block wall and wrought iron fencing was achieved. Commission consensus was to state in the condition that the design of this fencing shall be comparable to that which was reviewed by the Planning Commission at the June 7, 1983 meeting. Commissioner Livengood had a concern re- garding a requirement for landscaping next to the industrial area (Condition #22) . Chairman Porter felt that this was already incorporated into Condition #17. Commissioner Livengood also suggested adding a 23rd condition that "the walkway providing pedestrian access to Terry Park shall be Alternative #4 as depicted on the site plan displayed at the June 7, 1983 meeting." A change was also recommended by consensus to Finding #5 that "the proposed walkway as depicted as Alternative #4 on display at the June 7, 1983 meeting, satisfies the original intent of providing pedestrian access from this neighborhood to Terry Park." Chairman Porter also suggested a retention of the overlay that the Secretary sketched on, as part of the record. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-12 WAS FOUND ADEQUATE AND APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-9 AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11955 WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED, WITH H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 5 THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 11955 & CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-9: 1• This proposed 17.9 acre subdivision divided into 10 lots: 9 for residential purposes and 1 for industrial purposes, will be developed in accordance and in compliance with the established densities and land uses as depicted in the City's current General Plan. 2. The proposed development of a 308 unit senior residential housing complex is in compliance with all of the City's development stan- dards for this type of housing and is consistent with the zoning on the subject property. 3. This property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for high density residen- tial was placed on the subject property. 4. The proposed project under Tentative Tract 11955 and Conditional Use Permit 83-9 is consistent with all elements of the City's General Plan. 5. The proposed walkway as depicted as Alternative #4, on display at the June 7, 1983 Planning Commission meeting, satisfies the original intent of providing pedestrian access from this neighborhood to Terry Park. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT 11955: 1. The tentative tract received and dated May 11, 1483, shall be the approved tentative tract. 2. Sewer, water and fire hydrant systems shall be subject to the City's standard plans and specifications as adopted by the City Council. 3. The water systems shall be looped from Taylor -Drive to Street A with a main of adequate sizing for fire and domestic flow. 4. Easement for water facilities shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach and shall be located in the private streets. 5. Water wells shall be abandoned per the City of Huntington Beach's standards. 6. A storm drain system shall be constructed from Tract 8197 (located at the south border of Lot 5) and connect to the existing storm drain at Talbert Avenue and Kovacs Lane. 7. An easement for the storm drain shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach in the private street in Lot 5. H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 6 8. Sewer easements in private streets shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 9. Prior to the recordation of a final map, public access easements shall be provided for Street A. An agreement shall also be entered into with adjacent property owners in establishing a mutually acceptable street maintenance program for Street A. 10. Street improvements shall be installed per Public Works standards. 11. Sidewalks per City standards shall be installed along the easterly boundary of Lots 9 and 4, adjacent to the north -south street. 12. All landscaping along Talbert Avenue shall be installed on private property. No trees will be planted in the parkway, but will be incorporated in the adjacent onsite landscape plan. 13. Except where private entrance drives intersect Talbert Avenue, vehicular access rights to said streets shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-9: 1., The floor plans and elevations received and dated May 11, 1983, and the site plan received and dated May 11, 1983, and amended at the June 7, 1983 Planning Commission meeting, shall be the approved layout, floor plans and elevations. 2. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers, cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. 3. Low volume heads shall be used in all showers and spigots. 4. All building spoils, such as unused lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus and unusable material shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 5. Energy efficient lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor lamps, shall be used in parking lots and recreational areas and shall be designed to prevent spillage onto adjacent areas. 6. All roads are to be designated as fire lanes and shall be provided with all signs and features as required by City specifications. 7. Taylor Drive access to the project shall be provided with a gate and knox box security system approved for energency access by the Fire Department. 8. A security gate installed at the Fire Department's accesspoints shall be provided with a knox box security system. I H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 7 9. In the apartment projects of Lots 4 and 5 all apartment buildings which have a number of units in excess of 15 shall be provided with an approved fire alarm system. 10. When any portion of an exterior perimeter of a building extends beyond 150 feet from an approved roadway, via normal travelling distance, it shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system. 11. The CC&R's and association rules shall set forth provisions to pro- hibit the storage of recreational vehicles on designated open parking spaces within the project. 12. All dwelling units shall be constructed in compliance with state acoustical standards set forth for all thosei:units- that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. 13. Construction techniques recommended in the geological report on file for the project shall be undertaken to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. 14: Prior to the recordation of a final map, the CC&R's for the project shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services for review, to assure compliance with all applicable conditions of approval and to the Attorney's Office for review as to legal form. 15. Prior to the units in the condominium projects (Lot 1, 2 and 3) being turned over to the homeowners association established for said project, the developer shall either provide carports along the northerly boundary of the project or install the landscaping as discussed under Section 7.0 of this report. 16. All of the units within the proposed project (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9) shall participate via an agreement in the maintenance of the private streets in servicing these units and the maintenance of the main recreation building. Said agreement shall be approved by the Department of Development Services and the City Attorney's office. 17. Construction of a 10-12 foot wall or earth berm and wall combina- tion located between the existing lumber yard and the proposed residential units to be designed as part of the detailed engineer- ing of the project. Insulation of sound rated windows (crystal strength glass in well fitted and sealed framed in second floor locations of the proposed senior condominiums nearest the lumber yard; double window assembly with two or three inches between the glaze section for second floor windows directly adjacent to the lumber yard. Intensified landscaping shall be provided between the existing lumber yard and the proposed residential units. All of these requirements shall be designed into and constructed as part of the initial phase of this project. H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 8 18. The wall which exists along'the westerly boundary of the existing residential project shall be relocated to the eastern side of the easement where it is adjacent to the project. Security measures and access to the designated walkway will be incorporated into the design utilizing a combination of fencing and building walls. 19. A minimum separation between structures and the project boundaries shall be no less than 15 feet adjacent to existing residential areas. Where the separation is less than 20 feet, structures siding on the setback shall receive special treatment by the elimi- nation of doors and windows on the second floor units. Also special treatment shall be given to the roofline and landscaping in the setback areas. 20. A decorative wall constructed of masonry and wrought iron, subject to the review and approval of the Direct6r of Development Services, shall be located between the senior citizen condominiums and Terry Park and adjacent to the pedestrian accessway along the west side of the condo project. 21. The project shall have a security gating system which will be designed in conjunction with standards set forth by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 22. Intensified landscaping shall be provided in all areas where units are located to within 15 feet of the property line adjacent to the existing single family dwellings. This landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved prior to the construction of the first unit in the first phase. 23. The walkway providing pedestrian access to Terry Park shall be Alternative #4 as depicted on the site plan displayed at the June 7, 1983 meeting. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-6/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-560/N.D. 83-13 Applicant: Douglas 0. Smith A request to change the zoning fr mRl and C4 to R2 and to consolidate two parcels and a portion of a third parcel to create one parcel for residential use on property located on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 350 feet southeast of Admiralty Drive.' Florence Webb informed the Commissioners that the proposed ordinance for R2-(7.2) was distributed to them tonight and that staff is recxannending that (7.4) be added to the request for the R2 zone change. She further explained that the 7.4 suffix limits the development to 2 units per site which staff feels is necessary because of the size and configuration of the property as well as the ease- ment across the property and the access onto Pacific Coast Highway. H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 9 Some discussion took place regarding clarification of boundary lines on the previous map and the proposed map. Secretary Palin delineated the parking layout for clarification purposes, showing where it pro- jects into the "L-shaped" property which is still owned by Bank of America. The public hearing was opened. Stanley Sorenson, an adjacent property owner, spoke against the proposed applications. He stated that . . "cramming a duplex in there is impossible". Doug Smith, the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed zone change and map. The public hear- ing was closed. Commissioner Mirjahangir had some concern regarding driveway access onto Pacific Coast Highway. Ms. Webb stated that a median may be required at the Public Works level in order to eliminate left hand turn movement out of the development. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-13 WAS FOUND ADEQUATED AND APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-6 WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS (LISTED BELOW) AS PRESENTED BY STAFF AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed zone change from Rl and C4 to R2-(7.4) is consistent with the Medium Density Residential designation in the City's General Plan. 2. The proposed development of the property as residential is com- patible with the surrounding land use. 3. Development on the site should be limited to two dwelling units because of the irregular shape of the lot, the location of the 13-foot easement, and the limited access onto Pacific Coast Highway. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-560 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The size, depth, frontage, and other design and improvement H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 10 features of the subdivision are in conformance with City standards as well as the State Map Act and Supplemental City subdivision ordinance. 2. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time of the land use designation on the property. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative parcel map shall be amended to reflect the 13-foot public easement for a storm drain and sewer that has been previously dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 2. The tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development Services on May 19, 1983, shall be the approved layout (with the amendment as noted above). 3. A parcel map shall be filed with and -approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 4. Any required right-of-way and improvements on Pacific Coast Highway shall be dedicated and/or improved to applicable City and State standards. 5. Access shall be limited to one driveway with right turn in and out only; a turnaround area shall be provided on site subject to the approval of the Departments of Development Services and Public Works. 6. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is developed. 7. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 8. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances. 9. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 10. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel is developed. 11. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Depart- ment of Development Services. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None Chairman Porter stated that the appeal period for a tentative parcel map was 15 days. H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 11 Secretary Palin explained that when the parcel map is before the City Council, staff will recommend a narrow pier headline be provided to afford space for at least two boat slips. If the Commissioners are opposed to this recommendation, the Planning Commission recommendation could also be proposed to the City Council at that time. Commission consensus was in agreement with Mr.*Palin`s statement. CODE AMENDMENT No. 83-10 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach A request to amend Article 984, Conditional Use Permits, and Section 9811.4, Plot Plan Amendments. This will allow for alterations of de- velopments prior to, or after construction has commenced on a project. The amendment, which will apply City-wide, will have a mechanism to allow the BZA and the Planning Commission to each consider revisions to previously approved site plans through the use of a site plan amend- ment application. The ordinance was distributed at tonight's meeting. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to speak either for or against the item, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE CODE AMENDMENT 83-10 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Winchell ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-13 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment which would repeal Article 979 of the Ordinance Code, entitled Off -Street Parking, and adopt a new Article 979 entitled Off -Street Parking and Landscaping. The ordinance was distributed to the Commissioners. Jim Barnes gave a presentation on the proposed ordinance explaining the rationale for a new restaurant parking ratio, both freestanding and those within shopping centers), etc. The Chairman opened the public hearing. No one came forward to address this issue. The public hearing was closed. Under Section 9792.2, Percentage of Landscaping, a show of hands on the Commission revealed that there was a split in opinion on just what percentage should be required. A second show of hands revealed a con- sensus of 8%, rather than the 10% proposed by staff. (Commissioner Erskine was no longer present.) Chairman Porter asked staff about the mechanism to enforce the landscape H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 12 requirements when shopping centers are undergoing renovation. Mr. Palin stated that there was no amorization that would trigger the requirement, however, the City has had a policy that attempts to get a pro rata share within shopping centers, based on a square footage ratio. He quoted one example at the corner of Springdale and Edinger. He explained it as a direct ratio between the increase of floor area to the increase in landscaped area. Chairman Porter made the sugges- tion that under Commission Items to direct staff to come up with a code amendment that would deal with these sites. Commissioner Schumacher stated that if there was some way where compact parking could be put in, that the difference in land available would go toward the land- scaping that is deficient. Secretary Palin reminded the Commissioners that such a suggestion had been made, but was subsequently turned down. Ms. Schumacher stated she would rather see a complete landscape plan rather than a strip in front of each parking stall. Discussion followed regarding the Marshall renovation on Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Schumacher asked if we could come up to the 8% ratio if compact parking "trade offs" were used. Secretary Palin stated that staff will have to analyze typicals to come up with that answer. Art De La Loza rec- ommended the following change to the last sentence in Section 9792.10 to state, "Existing developments that do not meet the June 7, 1983 standards, shall be required to meet standards in existence prior to June 7, 1983, at the time expansion and/or exterior modifications are made to such development." A motion was made to approve the code amendment with the changes made so far, and was seconded for the purpos of discussion. Commissioner Higgins made the canm nt that it may not be feasible for property owners who do renovation to come up to 60 landscaping. The exanple of Huntington Center was cited. Florence Webb asked the Commissioners if they wished to include the Scenic Highway Corridors in Section 9792.11. They agreed with the following addition to Section 9792.11 which reads, "All development within designated landscape corridors (as depicted on the Landscape Corridor Map in Diagram B and the Scenic Highway Corridor Map in Diagram C) shall comply . . .", etc. Commissioner Mirjahangir stated for the record that the higher percentage of landscaping seems to penalize the existing property owners. He further stated that if the owners are allowed to restripe with 40% compact they may then be able to come up to a higher percentage of landscaping. He then requested staff to make a study on this or to bring it back to the Commission on a case -by -case basis. Commissioner Schumacher further refined this suggestion by using the conditional exception application to monitor each one on a case -by -case basis. Ms. Webb agreed that this method would give more room to negotiate with the applicant. The motion was restated as follows. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-13 WAS APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS NOTED IN SECTIONS 9792.3 AND 9792.6 REGARD ING PERCENTAGE OF LANDSCAPING; SECTION 9792.10, EXCEPTIONS; AND SEC- TION 9792.11, LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS WITH ADDITION OF DIAGRAM C, AND RECOM- MENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 13 AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine, Winchell ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-14 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach A request to amend Article 933, Unclassified Uses, by adding Section 9331(j) which will establish development standards and safety controls for wind energy conversion systems within the City of Huntington Beach. The public hearing was opened. Seeing no one came forward to address this item, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-14 WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, NOESe• ABSENT: None Erskine, ABSTAIN: None DISTRIBUTION ITEMS: Livengood, Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir Winchell Staff informed the Commissioners that, if they were interested in attending the UCI Seminar on transportation, the City would pay the fee. Commissioner Mirjahangir stated he had registered. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: A study session on the Downtown Specific Plan was scheduled for 6:00 PM on June 21, 1983. Also, Secretary Palin informed the Commissioners that they are invited to attend a.City Council study session on June 20, regarding the same topic. He then reviewed the actions taken at the June 6, 1983 City Council meeting, stating that the Council did find the mud dump as a public nuisance. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Livengood stated that staff did a good job on the parking and landscaping code amendment. He expressed a desire to take some action, even if it meant denying it so it would move on to the City Council, on the conditional use permit request from W & B Builders. He also requested that staff investigate the Weiser Lock facility re- garding landscaping and possible violation of the sign code at the shopping center located at the northeast corner of Springdale and Edinger. Commissioner Higgins requested staff to investigate possible violation at the shopping center on the opposite side of the previously mentioned H.B. Planning Commission June 7, 1983 Page 14 center at Springdale and Edinger. Commissioner Schumacher inquired about the administrative action that was denied by the Commission at the May 17, 1983 meeting. Florence Webb informed her that the applicant did not make an appeal to the City Council regarding that denial. ADJOURNMENT: The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M. to a study session on the Downtown Specific Plan at 6:00 P.M. on June 21, 1983. Marcus M. Porter, Chairman