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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-19APPROVED ON SEPT. 7, 1983 1 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1983 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood The Chairman called the meeting to order. He made the announcement that Mr. Leonard Wright, a resident who was active in the downtown area, had passed away the night of July 18, 1983. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY ERSKINE THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS WAS CONTINUED TO THE JULY 26, 1983 ADJOURNED MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR: Chairman Porter noted an addition to the June 28th minutes. He requested that note be made of the resolution (#1307) that was adopted by the Planning -Commission commending Savoy Bellavia, Senior Planner. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER THE CONSENT CALENDAR CONSISTING OF THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF JUNE 28, 1983, WAS APPROVED AS CORRECTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Erskine recommended that a discussion item be scheduled regarding a gas shut-off valve that he has seen, to be used in an earthquake situation. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 2 ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR THIS WAS SCHEDULED FOR A DISCUSSION ITEM AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1983, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Livengood, Winchell ABSTAIN: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-14 Applicant: Don Hartfelder (Continued from 7-6-83) A request to permit the construction of an 8-unit condominium develop- ment and to grant a special permit for perimeter setback and site coverage at property located on the west side of Newland approximately 575 feet south of Slater Avenue. Florence Webb informed the Commis- sioners that the applicant has requested another two -week continuance. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY ERSKINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-14 WAS CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 2, 1983 MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: Mirjahangir ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-8/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-20 Applicant: Huntington Beach Company A request to change the zone from R4-01 to R3-0 and from ROS-0 and R3-0 to R3-01 at the southeast corner of Doral Drive and Seaview Avenue. Jim Barnes made a presentation. He stated that it was a re- quest to change the zoning on an oil island and re-establish the island on a parcel northeast of the existing island with the Seacliff Golf Course. He said the purpose is to eliminate incompatibility that would allow future development on the property. The public hearing was opened. Dave Eadie representing the Huntington Beach Company explained the company's objectives and outlined on the display map the affected area. Chairman Porter asked him if there were any plans with the island as far as the Seacliff project. Mr. Eadie said that would be part of the penninsula, that it could be looked at again, but the island would be isolated. The public hearing was closed. M ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION , NO.-83-20 WAS APPROVED AS ADEQUATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 3 NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed -01 designation on the southeasterly site and the proposed -0 designation on the southwesterly site are consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed -01 designation on the southeasterly site and the proposed -0 designation on the southwesterly site would be compatible with the existing and future land uses on the surrounding properties. 3. The proposed sites comply with the minimum surface areas required by Article 918 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-15/TENTATIVE TRACT 11995/CONDITIONAL EXCEP- TION 83-2/NEGATIVE DECLARATION 83-19 Applicant: Robert J. Zinngrabe A request to permit construction of a 55-unit retirement condominium a waiver of the required 20 foot perimeter setback for carports to be constructed along the north and east property lines and site coverage over the maximum 45 percent allowed on property 530 feet south of Main Street on the east side of Florida Street. Staff made a brief presentation. Commissioner Schumacher asked if because there were security gates was this why there was no turnaround. Mr. Cooper responded that the com- plete building was fire sprinklered. He recommended access off of Florida Street on the north. Commissioner Schumacher asked staff what was presently on the other side. Carol Inge stated that it was a park- ing lot for a senior retirement community. The Chairman stated that an opening in the wall and lane designation would keep it clear. The public hearing was opened. Richard Harlow spoke on behalf of the applicant. He said that the slides shown by staff accurately depict the property; that the access -point is shown as a fire access so he_ saw no problem there. He said the project was basically a repeat of the one that exists on Delaware Street. He said it would provide a better living environment. The public hearing was closed. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 4 Chairman Porter had some concern about impact from an adjacent car dealership as far as noise from loud speakers. Staff said there were no loud speakers at the dealership. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-19 WAS APPROVED AS ADEQUATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher,'Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None 4 ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TENTATIVE TRACT 11995 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The General Plan sets forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of housing. 2. The proposed project was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use was designated and the Pacifica Community Plan zoning designation was placed on the property. 3. The lot size, depth, frontage, street width, and all other design and implementation features of the proposed subdivision, with the granting of Conditional Exception 83-2, are proposed to be con- structed'in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with -the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and all supplementary City subdivision ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative tract map received and dated June 13, 1983, shall be the approved layout. 2. Water systems 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 subject subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to recordation of a final map.. This system shall be designed to provide for erosion and siltation control both during and after construction of the proposed project. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 6 7. 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 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. 8. All proposed structures shall meet the requirements of the Hunting- ton Beach Fire Department; the development shall meet access require- ments of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. An on -site fire hydrant shall be provided as deemed necessary by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 9. The convenants, conditions and restrictions shall contain a provi- sion that will prohibit storage of boats, trailers and recreational vehicles on site, unless an area that is specifically designated for such storage and which is in compliance with the provisions of Article 936 is provided for in the project. 10. The location and design of the entry gate proposed at the main entrance shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of De- velopment Services and the Fire Department. 11. A soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include on -site sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets and utilities. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Each inhabited dwelling unit shall be occupied by at least one person sixty years of age or older. 15. The site plan shall be modified to provide 32 parking spaces along the north property line, 23 spaces adjacent to the building, 3 visitor parking spaces and a relocation of the trash area to the fourth visitor space. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 83-2 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 5 AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND AMENDED CONDI- TIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The General Plan sets forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of housing. 2. The proposed project was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use was designated and the Pacifica Community Plan zoning designation was placed on the property. 3. The lot size, depth, frontage, street width and all other design and implementation features of the proposed subdivision, with the granting of Conditional Exception No. 83-2, are proposed to be con- structed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well -as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplementary City subdivision ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan- floor plans and elevations received and dated July 13, 1983, shall be the approved plans. 2. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the loca- tion of clothes dryers. This requirement may be waived provided that the applicant will install a more energy efficient alternative subject to the review and approval of the Department of Development Services. 3. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facili- ties, water heaters, and central heating units. This requirement may be waived provided that the applicant will install a more energy efficient alternative subject to the review and approval of the Department of Development Services. 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. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 7 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The waiver of the twenty foot perimeter setback will not have adverse impacts on the adjacent land uses because the north and east property lines of the subject site abut parking lots. 2. The granting of the conditional exception is not inconsistent with the general purpose and intent of the Pacifica Community Plan because it promotes senior residential housing. 3. Strict application of the provisions of the Pacifica Community Plan would not allow construction of the carports which are a desired amenity since they provide covered and protected parking for the resident senior citizens. 4. The granting of a conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-17/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-564 Applicant: Mola Development Corporation A request to construct a 395,300+ square foot commercial/office complex and to subdivide the site into 7 parcels on property located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Warner Avenue. Jim Barnes gave staff's presentation. He said that a previous EIR was conducted on the area and that that document and the Greer Traffic Study adequately addresses environmental impacts. He also distributed the findings for approval on the tentative parcel map. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Carl McClaren, the architect on the project, gave a presentation with a model of the project. He requested approval. There was some discussion on vacation or acquisi- tion of property to attain a curve, however, Mr. Harlow said he could work that out with staff. Mr. Harlow requested to "leave that option open". Some discussion took place regarding parking. Chairman Porter had some concern about access points off Beach Boulevard. He was also concerned about the width of Ash Street. Mr. Harlow stated that Ash will be widened; that the design can take in the existing lanes and the right-of-way will be sufficient by the elimination of parking. The Chairman also asked if there would be any drive-throughs located in the project. The applicant knew of none. Commissioner Schumacher was concerned about the proposed materials of concrete and glass as far,as the color of the concrete producing a glare. Discussion took place regarding the possibility of asking the City Council to include adjacent area into the Oakview Redevelopment Plan area. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 8 Discussion took place regarding the possibility of a planned sign pro- gram. Frank Mola stated he would agree to such a condition. Leonard Lichter, owner of an adjacent office building suggested that the entire area including his office be combined in the Oakview redevelopment area: The Chairman closed the public hearing. Further discussion took place regarding redevelopment. Mr. Mola com- mented that they have discussed the possibility and that he "can live with the development as is". Chairman Porter asked the applicant if he would be agreeable to a condition to underground all utilities. He stated for the record that he was agreeable. Some discussion took place about signalization at Ash and Warner. The applicant said if it is in order to participate in a signal at the time of development he would agree. Les Evans felt that as it is there is already some breaks in traffic flow in that area. Condition #7 was amended to state signalization participation would be determined by traffic generated from the project. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: I. The proposed development is in conformance with the policies and development standards contained in both the City's General Plan and Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.- 2. The project will not adversely affect living conditions in the surrounding neighborhood due to its design in terms of providing adequate setbacks from property lines and adjacent streets and landscaped buffers around the perimeter of the site. 3. The project will not create or excessively increase traffic con- gestion provided that recommendations suggested in the traffic report and by the Traffic Division of the Department of Public Works, are carried out. 4. The project could have a beneficial effect on property values in adjacent areas due to the additional economic stimulation resulting from an increased number of businesses and employees in the vicinity. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: I. The site plan should be changed to remove or relocate the restau- rant indicated in the southeastern portion of the complex, a por- tion of which is sited on the not -a -part (N.A.P.) parcel; and a new use identified for the area, such as additional parking or landscaping. An additional parcel map shall be filed with the De- partment of Development Services to incorporate this 9.264 square foot area as part of the overall commercial complex, when the 1 H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 9 necessary entitlement is secured. At such a time, an additional conditional use permit will also be required. 2. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated July 7, 1983, as modified by Condition #1, shall be the approved layout. 3. Off-street improvements (e.g. streets, sidewalks, gutters, etc.) shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works standards. All sidewalks shall be a minimum of 8 feet except adjacent to a bus turnout where the sidewalk may be reduced to 5 feet. 4. The City and developer shall execute a landscape maintenance agreement with provisions determined by the City for the main- tenance of landscaping along the street frontages. 5. The curb knuckle at the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Elm Street shall be designed and constructed by the applicant in accordance with Public Works standards. 6. The traffic signal at Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be modified by the applicant in accordance with Public Works standards. 7. At the time of Phase 1 construction, the applicant shall install the necessary subterranean conduit and connections for a traffic signal at Warner Avenue and Ash Street. Traffic patterns and im- pacts will be studied by the Department of Public Works prior to approval of Phase II and, if warranted, a traffic signal may be conditioned prior to any Phase II construction with participation to be determined proportionately to the traffic generated by the project. 8. The site plan should be changed to reflect the following circula- tion concerns; the drive exiting from the complex to Ash Street should be widened to 27 feet. The parking structure scheduled for Phase II should widen both access points to provide two-way entrance and exit movement, rather than a single entrance and exit as depicted on the site plan. 9. Sewer, water and drainage improvements shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works standards. The applicant shall sub- mit to the Department of Public Works, a water -network and dis- tribution analysis prior to issuance of grading permits. All necessary improvements as determined by the analysis shall be constructed. 10. The applicant shall construct full median improvements on Warner Avenue and upgrade the existing median on Beach Boulevard adjacent to the site in accordance with Public Works standards. 11. The applicant shall initiate the procedure for vacating the twenty H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 10 foot alley right-of-way presently on the site. 12. Structures on the site shall be provided with systems related to fire protection and life safety as deemed necessary by the Hunting- ton Beach Fire Department and all applicable codes. - Automatic sprinkler systems shall be required as per code. - All high-rise must comply with State and local codes. - All fire lanes must be designated. - All hydrant locations must be approved by the Fire Department. - Rear access must be provided to the theatre. Minimum access opening must be 12 feet. - First level of parking structure must be automatic sprinklered. - The second through sixth levels of parking structure must be equipped with stand pipe systems as approved by the Fire De- partment. 13. A deatiled landscape plan shall be submitted to the City and approved by the Department of Development Services and the De- partment of Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Perimeter landscaped areas shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width. 14. Energy efficient lights shall be used in parking areas. All out- side lighting shall be diverted to prevent spillage onto adjacent properties. 15. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report in- dicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the subject property. All strctures within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the G-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated G-factor shall be submitted to the City for review prior to issuance of building permits. 16. A plan for silt control for all storm runoff from the property during construction and during initial operation of the facilities shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 17. Upon completion of Phase I and prior to approval of Phase II, an additional parking analysis shall be conducted. If the parking analysis indicates parking demand in excess of the present supply, then additional parking shall be a condition of Phase II and added to the proposed parking structure. The parking structure shall be constructed prior to issuance of building permits in Phase II. 18. A planned sign program for the entire complex, related to the 1 H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 11 architectural theme, shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. 19. Particular attention shall be paid to maintaining architectural continuity throughout the project site and to minimizing the impact of buildings near the site boundaries on surrounding properties. 20. The project shall conform in concept with the model presented at the July 19, 1983 Planning Commission meeting. 21. All on and off -site utilities shall be installed underground. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-564 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The General Plan sets forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 2. The proposed project was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time of the land use designation in the General Plan and the C4-MS zoning designation was placed on the property. 3. The lot, size, depth, frontage, street width and all other design and implementation features of the proposed subdivision are pro- posed to be constructed in compliance with 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 tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development Services on July 6, 1983, shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system at the time said parcels are developed. 4. Sewerage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewerage system at the time said parcels are developed. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 12 5. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. 6. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Depart- ment of Development Services. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY ERSKINE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONSOLIDATION OF PROPERTIES ON ASH, SYCAMORE AND ELM STREETS FOR COORDINATION INTO THE OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: Mirjahangir Commissioner Schumacher requested that a time frame of July 26th be placed on the request and amended the above -motion to include that date. Chairman called for a five minute recess. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-3.6 Applicant: Calvary Chapel of Huntington Beach A request to permit a church in an existing building on property located on the north side of Talbert west of Brookshire Lane. Staff gave a brief presentation. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Steve Purdue, representing the church, stated that many homeowners are members of the church and that the church is needed in the community and wishes to establish a per- manent residence. The present'situation is a rented building with the children's Sunday school classes at a separate location. This, he said, was not an ideal situation. Commissioner Schumacher asked if the plan was to purchase the building. Mr. Purdue answered yes. Dick VaVerka, the applicant, stated he did not agree with the staff's reason for recommending denial,,that it was for purposes of preserving industrial uses. He pointed out that the market continues to be "bad" and that, in his opinion it was better to have occupied buildings rather than vacant ones. His understanding of the code was that a church is a permissible use in an industrial zone or a commercial zone. He did not agree with one argument that the church was "invading" the tax base. He felt that parking was adequate, however, if necessary, restriping could add even more. Michael DeCoski said he was occupying Building A-5 H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 13 which is near the subject site. He submitted a letter opposed to the granting of the application and he went on to enumerate the items in his letter. His business is a private shooting range and club and he felt that the church group would not be condusive to his operation and his clientelle. He said the hours of his business and the planned church services do conflict. He further stated that his business did add to the tax base in the City. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Porter pointed out that the project was originally approved for office use. Commissioner Schumacher stated that she would be in favor of the application if it was a new building site, however, she agreed that it would be an intruding use to the present occupants in the surrounding industrial buildings. and would go along with staff's recommendation for denial. Commissioner Erskine was concerned about the neighboring gun business and agreed with denial. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-16 WAS DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. The proposed use is not consistent with the intent of the City's General Plan to provide adequate area in the City for industrial use because it would occupy space in existing buildings within an industrial development. 2. There are office uses permitted in the M1 zoning district which would be more appropriate for location than in the two subject buildings and which could compliment and provide services for the adjacent industrial buildings. 3. The proposed church would create a main sanctuary space spanning two buildings on two separate parcels. 4. The proposed use of joint parking with the adjacent industrial buildings does not provide convenient parking because pedestrian access from the parking will be along the side and rear of indus- trial buildings. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir None Higgins, Winchell, Livengood None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 83-31/USE PERMIT NO. 83-42 Applicant: Huntington Breakers Limited A request to permit the construction of a 342-unit apartment complex and to allow a reduction in the front yard setback; 25% compact park- ing; a reduction in minimum square footage of the one -bedroom units;- H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 14 and a five foot increase to the permitted building height at property located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately 1,300 feet south of Atlanta Avenue. Bill Cooper from the Fire Department stated he was concerned about the compact parking as "normal -sized" cars would still try to park in the small stalls which could conceivably block the fire lanes. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Dan Young, stated he believed he has come up with a better design that is more in keeping with the beach atmosphere. He said he would be willing to comply with any Fire Department requirement. Commissioner Schumacher was concerned with the proposed color scheme. The applicant agreed to a condition that the Planning Commission would look at a color scheme before issuance of building permits. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR USE PERMIT NO. 83-42 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed apart- ment project will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of Use Permit 83-42 will not adversely affect the General Plan or the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of land use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated July 15, 1983, shall be the approved site plan, floor plans and elevations. The architectural treatment depicted on the approved elevations shall be carried out on all four sides of the buildings. All displays used at the meetings of July 19, 1983, shall be part of the approved plans. 2. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City which will assure the City that 25% of the total units of this project will be developed for persons and families of low and moderate income as defined by the County of Orange and Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code. Said agreements shall be acceptable to the City Council, City Attorney's office, the Department of Development Services, the developer and the developer's lender. H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 15 Said agreements shall be executed prior to the issuance of building permits for the first units of the first phase of the subject project. 3. Prior to the issuance of building submit to the City for approval, map shall be reviewed by the City Orange prior to the occupancy of phase of the subject project. permits, the applicant shall a tentative parcelirmap. A final and recorded by the County of the first unit within the first 4. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers. 5. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of cooking facili- ties, water heaters and central heating units. 6. Low volume heads shall be used on all showers. 7. 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. 8. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. The interior noise levels of all dwelling units shall not exceed the California insulation standards of 45 Dba CNEL. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experi- enced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permits. All measures recommended to mitigate noise to acceptable levels shall be incorporated into the design of the project. 9. if lighting is included in the parking lot and/or recreation areas, energy efficient lamps shall be used, such as high pressure sodium vapor or metal halides. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent spillage onto adjacent properties. 10. A detailed soil analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include onsite soil samples and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations and retaining walls, streets and utilities. 11. All foil -type insulation is to be used. A fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Department. 12. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indi- cating the ground surface accelleration from earth movement for the subject property. All structures within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the G-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated G-factors shall be submitted to the City H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 16 for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 13. All buildings including the semi -subterranean parking structures, shall be fire sprinklered and/or constructed in accordance with all applicable fire prevention regulations and provisions as required by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 14. If at any time an entrance gate or gates are proposed for the ve- hicular access roads, location and design shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Development Services and by the Fire Department. 15. All approved drives shall be considered fire lanes and shall be signed as such and designed to the approval of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. 16. An approved fire alarm system shall be required in all buildings with over 15 units. 17. On site fire hydrants required shall meet local specifications and approval. 18. All exits on the recreation building shall be posted and provided with panic hardware. 19. All sewer storm drain and water lines and connections shall be con- structed per Public Works standards. 20. All median openings between the frontage road and Beach Boulevard shall be 50 feet wide. 21. The applicant shall be required to provide and install traffic control devices as required by the Department of Public Works. 22. The applicant shall be required to dedicate and/or exchange equal amounts of roadway presently located on site to the City for the property necessary to construct a frontage road and median strip along the easterly edge of Beach Boulevard. If the frontage road or any portion of said road cannot be constructed at the present time, the developer shall sbumit to the City a bond for the full cost of improving said frontage road. 23. The site plan shall also include provisions for landscaping along the easterly property line. If the landscaping is located on the Orange County Flood Control District's property, the applicant shall submit proof of easement to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit. The developer shall be required to install vinyl coated, see -through fencing along the easterly property line adjacen to the flood control channel and decorative fencing along the southe ly property line. The masonry fencing on the northern boundary shall be six (6) feet in height. 24. The proposed project shall comply with all provisions of Article i] 1 H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 17 932 and any other applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and/or Huntington Beach Municipal Code. 25. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Director of Development Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Said plan shall depict inten- sified landscaping within the median adjacent to Beach Boulevard and the front setback of the proposed project and in landscaped planters within the drive corridors. 26. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Fish and Wildlife, a plan for the establishment of the natural area element located along the south property line of the proposed pro- ject. Both agencies shall submit in writing to the City, certi- fication and approval of said water element design and construction. 27. The proposed project shall comply with all floor plain development regulations in effect at the time the building permits are issued on the proposed project. 28. The applicant shall submit an exterior material scheme including color and project type to the Director of Development Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 83-31 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Because of the requirement by the Army Corps or Engineers to restore and maintain the natural area located at the south portion of the property, there are exceptional circumstances related to the land that do not apply generally to properties within the general loca- tion and within the same zoning. 2. Because of the unique character of this restored and maintained natural area, the granting of this conditional exception will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or injurious to the conforming land „ property, or improvements in the neighborhoods or the subject property. 3. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purpose for which this conditional exception is sought and he will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay. AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 18 NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-18/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-24 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment which would add Article 965 to the Huntington Beach Ordi- nance Code and establish an SP-2 Special Zone (Pet Cemetery) that sets forth standards for development of pet cemeteries. Florence Webb explained that the code amendment was initiated at the request of an individual who has a pet interred in the pet cemetery on Beach Boulevard and requests the amendment to preserve the cemetery. Staff was directed to restrict the application of the new proposed zoning to a minimum size parcel. The public hearing was opened and closed as no one was present to speak either for or against the item. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-18 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-24 WERE CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 2, 1983 MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: Schumacher ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None ITEMS NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING: Equestrian Trail - Bolsa Chica Linear Park to Santa Ana River Staff explained that Orange County omitted a plan for the Huntington Beach portion of a horse trail running parallel with the beach from Bolsa Chica Linear Park to the Santa Ana River. The City Council wants this trail implemented and requested the Planning Commission to review it before they submit it to the County. Commissioner Schumacher was concerned that it only covered horse trails and nothing was mentioned about bike or pedestrian trails. She also felt that because the various equestrian groups in the City would be interested, that there should be a public hearing held on the subject. She disagreed with the report on the choices for street selection as Slater or Adams. She did not think that either street was a good site. Mike Adams suggested a staging area. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS MATTER WAS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 1983; STAFF DIRECTED TO SEND THE STAFF REPORT TO LOCAL EQUESTRIAN GROUPS BETWEEN NOW AND THE PUBLIC HEARING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir L H.B. Planning Commission July 19, 1983 Page 19 NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None City Wide Housing Strategy Ms. Webb explained that the strategy was the result of the Housing Committee and that staff is presently working on a code amendment. ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER THE CITY-WIDE HOUSING STRATEGY WAS APPROVED BY ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1308, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: Circulation Element No. 83-1 Chairman Porter stated that if the traffic study is not available by the recommended study session date, it would fruitless to discuss it. Staff suggested an August 2, 1983, study session at 6 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR STAFF DIRECTED TO SCHEDULE AN ITEM AT THE END OF THE NEXT AGENDA ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ALL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Porter, Erksine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Erskine requested staff to survey other Orange County juris- dictions to determine the amount their Planning Commissioners receive as stipends for attending meetings. Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:30 PM to the July 26, 1983 Adjourned Meeting. J es W. Palin, Secretary Marcus M. Porter, Chai n jlm