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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-20APPROVED ON 11/1/83 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir Chairman Porter stated for the record that there was not a quorum present when the 6:30 study session began. CONSENT CALENDAR: ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR THE CONSENT CALENDAR CONSISTING OF A REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON C.U.P. 80-4 AND T.T. 10910, WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 83-1/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 83-1 (Continued from 9-7-83) Initiated by City of Huntington Beach Circulation Element Amendment 83-1 addresses the following: 1. Realignment of Ellis Avenue to connect with Talbert Avenue between Goldenwest and Edwards Streets (2.1). 2. Re-evaluation of the alignment of Gothard Street with Crystal Street to connect with Main Street in the vicinity of Clay Avenue (2.2). 3. Redesignation of Palm Avenue between Seaview and Goldenwest Streets, and Seaview Street between Garfield and Pacific Coast Highway from primary to secondary arterials. Deletion of the primary stub between Palm Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway (2.3). 4. Evaluation of the deletion of Indianapolis Avenue between Lake Street and Beach Boulevard (2.4), and 5. Redesignation of Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest Street and the Santa Ana River from primary to major (2.5). Hal Simmons made the staff presentation. Commissioner Schumacher inquired about traffic modifications relating to 5-points shopping center area. Mr. Simmons stated that they were only conceptual plans at this point. She also asked for a historical sketch of plans with Edwards at the top of the bluff giving public access to the park. Secretary Palin stated that many issues and goals were involved, that originally the City Council adopted a resolution to minimize road crossing in the park, possibly one where Edwards would tie in with Seaview. He also said that Edwards is a steep hill, that the grades on Ellis have not been established and it cuts into a midden area. One goal was to eliminate the'hill to improve traffic and safety. He also said that the proposed park extension may not get incorporated into Central Park, that that will depend on acquisition of the mushroom farm land. Commissioner Schumacher was concerned about the extension of Bolsa Chica. Chuck Clark said that the plan makes provision for that regardless of what happens. Edwards is depicted as going southwest and connecting with Seaview as a primary arterial. She wondered if that was within any of the potential wetlands area. Mr. Palin said the more sensitive areas were closer to the ocean. Further discussion took place regarding horse crossings. The public hearing was opened. Richard Moore directed his comments to Section 2.4, deletion of Indianapolis. He said he did not feel that the City will get the dedication of land it needs to accomplish their plans. He also commented on the traffic counts in the EIR. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Livengood commented on the EIR. He wondered whether it would be a good idea to incorporate comments from the County letter of July 14, 1983, regarding effects on Ellis. Chuck Clark stated that because of traffic volumes east of that area, the possi- bility of upgrading Ellis is under consideration, however, this would have to go back through the amendment process. Commissioner Erskine said he would support such a motion. Discussion resumed between Commissioner Schumacher and Mr. Simmons regarding her suggestion mitigating further division of the park by streets. Secretary Palin stated that with the curve data needed for an arterial highway, it would not be possible for the realignment of Ellis Avenue to occur further to the west. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE SECTION 2.1 WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND REQUEST AREA EAST OF BEACH BOULEVARD TO BE DESIGNATED AS PRIMARY, BY THE FOLLOWING STRAW VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None -2- 9/&A0/83 = —P.C. 1 ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS SECTION 2.2 WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF TO RETAIN THE GOTHARD-CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING STRAW VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR SECTION 2.3 WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING STRAW VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Discussion ensued on Section 2.4 with Commissioner Livengood recalling that in discussing the Downtown Specific Plan that there was a recommendation to retain Indianapolis as a secondary arterial. Commissioner Schumacher stated that at the time Commission voted on the Specific Plan she voted against it and she would vote against it again. She felt that other alternatives were available without impacting residential areas. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT INDIANAPOLIS BETWEEN LAKE AND BEACH BE RETAINED AS A SECONDARY ARTERIAL AND THAT IT BE REVIEWED AGAIN AT THE TIME OF THE CIRCULATION STUDY ON THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, BY THE FOLLOWING STRAW VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: Schumacher ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Regarding Section 2.5, Commissioner Livengood suggested including more discussion in the text from a letter received from CalTrans. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS SECTION 2.5 WAS APPROVED WITH ADDED PARAGRAPH RESPONDING TO CAL TRANS LETTER SHOWING DOLLAR AMOUNT, BY THE FOLLOWING STRAW VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE SECTION 2.6, MISCEL- LANEOUS, WAS APPROVED AS WRITTEN, BY THE FOLLOWING STRAW VOTE: 9915 9/a0/83 - P.C. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 83-1 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 83-1 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION; RESOLUTION NO. 1310 WAS APPROVED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO REDESIGNATE ELLIS EAST OF BEACH AS A PRIMARY STREET THE NEXT TIME A CIRCULATION ELEMENT IS CONSIDERED. Chairman Porter suggested further that staff review alignment of Ellis west of the 2.1 alignment over to extension of Bolsa Chica Road. The maker of the motion agreed with the amendment; vote as follows: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: Erskine ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-22 (Continued from 9-7-83) Applicant: Farrell's Ice Cream A request from an existing ice cream parlour to expand their video game machines from 4 to 20 at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour, 16301 Beach Boulevard. Staff was directed to come back with conditions for approval. The public hearing was opened and closed at the September 7, 1983 meeting. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-22 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -4- 9/j0/83 - P.C. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed game arcade is compatible with surrounding land uses which include commercial businesses located to the south and an existing apartment complex located to the west. The proposed game arcade substantially complies with the intent of Section 9332gl of the ordinance code in that the existing apartment complex located to the east is separated from the electronic game arcade by two building walls and a 130 foot wide parking lot. These buffers combined are sufficient to separate the existing apartment complex physically and acoustically from the proposed game arcade and will not be detrimental to those people living in the existing apartment complex. 2. Although a public school is located closer than one-half mile from the proposed game arcade (approximately 1,200 feet), the Planning Commission has determined that the proposed game arcade is not conveniently accessible to students attending Sunview School. In addition, the Planning Commission has conditioned the proposed game arcade so that the facility will be off limits to children not accompanied by adults during school hours. 3. The existing traffic signal located approximately 600 feet north of the proposed game arcade is conveniently located to serve those customers visiting the electronic game arcade. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The floor plan and site plan received and dated July 11, 1983, shall be the approved layout. 2. The hours of operation for the electronic game arcade shall be from 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday and between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 A.M. on Friday and Saturday. 3. Children not accompanied by an adult shall be prohibited from playing the electronic games during school hours. 4. The proposed use shall comply with all Building and Fire Department regulations. 5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind the ,conditional use permit approval in the event of any violation of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant and a public hearing, and shall be based upon specific findings. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None -5- 9/.30/83 - P.C. Chairman Porter stated that he hoped staff would not misconstrue his vote in favor of the previous conditional use permit. He said he voted in favor because he considered Farrell's as a first-class operation. He said he would hope that the staff continues to encourage locational criteria with regards to game arcades in the City. Commissioner Winchell stated that she concurred with the Chairman's statement. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-30, APPEAL Applicant: The Huntington Partnership Appellant: Ralph B. Saltsman, Attorney The appeal of Administrative Review No. 83-30 is from an attorney representing the Red Onion Restaurant. The objection is to controlled parking in the common parking lot. The subject property is located on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 10 feet north of Anderson Street. The appellant requested a continuance to the October 18, 1983 regular meeting. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-30 WAS CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 18, 1983 MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPELLANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-24/TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11716 (REVISED) /NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-30 Applicant: Mola Development Corporation; Engineer: J. P. Kapp A conditional use permit request to permit a 77 unit planned resi- dential development on 5.152 acres of land located on the westerly termination of Countess Drive between the main channel, Bolsa Chica Channel and Trinidad Channel in Huntington Harbour. The tentative tract request is to permit 17 single family residential lots, 1 for condominium purposes and 5 common area lots. Mike Adams gave the staff presentation. He added "low flush toilets" to requirements of Con- dition #4 and added wording regarding a maintenance agreement to Condition #14, both on the conditional use permit. The public hearing was opened. Richard Harlow, representing Mola Development, spoke at length with a description of the plans. He said that it is an irregular shaped lot; that the exceptions requested were minor ones and would serve to enhance the overall project. He said it is the developer's intent to put in vaulted ceilings which provides for interesting building design. He compared the structures proposed in the plan to existing structures in the Townlot area of the City. He said that the proposed plan was less intense than the original plan, with fewer bedrooms. He objected to Condition #6 on the conditions for the tentative tract, dealing with access on Countess Drive. He said putting parking there would block the view with that many units. Commissioner Mirjahangir was concerned with drainage for the patio -6- 9/A0/83 - P.C. homes with zero lot lines. Mr. Harlow said that adequate gutters and easements would be provided. He also explained that there were many other permits and public agencies involved in the project. Ernie Vasquez, the architect, gave a brief presentation regarding the design of the buildings. Wayne Hansen, home owner from the Seabridge development, was concerned with high density and impact of traffic on Countess Drive. He was also opposed to the proposed marina. Frank Mola, the developer, stated that he felt the plan was much improved, that it is an opportunity for large families, and that he has spent a lot of money to create an entrance to the harbor. He asked for approval of the project. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Livengood was concerned about the public boat slips on the channel. He was concerned that the boat slips were not shown on the map. Frank Mola explained that it was a separate issue from the project. He said a walkway was imposed on the last plan, but his preference was not to have it. He said it was possible that the Coastal Commission may impose that condition. He said that the property is owned by State Lands and would have to go through that commission. Commissioner Erskine stated that "the project works"; he said it creates a good effect for people across the channel. Commissioner Livengood was opposed to the public marina because he said that is too much activity. Commissioner Higgins favored approval with the conditions as stated in the staff report. Commissioner Schumacher stated that she did not think you could separate the proposed project from the proposed marina. She did not agree that comparing these units to the Townlot was a fair comparison; she did not believe that the two types of housing were compatible. Further discussion took place regarding public access. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS-NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-30 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11716 (REVISED) WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, 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 14.9 units per gross acre. -7- 9/A0/83 - P.C. 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 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. A revised tentative map shall be submitted establishing a pier head line for the Bolsa Chica Channel, the main channel and Trinidad Channel. 2. The water system shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system. The existing 10 foot easement that contains a 12 inch water main shall be kept clear of all structures. In addition, an unobstructed accessway shall be provided to all water mains. 3. The sewer, water and fire hydrant system shall be designed to City standards. 4. The property shall participate in local drainage easement district 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 control both during and after construction of the proposed project. A debris retention basin shall be installed in any drainage system which does not go into the City system. 6. All access rights along Countess Drive, except at the intersection of the private drive, shall be dedicatd to the City of Huntington Beach. 7. No area shall be designated as a landscape easement. The homeowners association shall maintain all landscaping in the project. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Erskine NOES: Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None -8- 9/3,0/83 - P.C. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-24 WITH A SPECIAL PERMIT, WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: The Planning Commission granted a special permit for the following deviations: 1. Reduce side yard setbacks. 2. Increase building height. 3. Reduce building separation (patio homes). 4. Reduce common open space. 5. Relief from building bulk, roofline variation. 6. Reduce building separation (condominiums). FINDINGS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT: 1. Through the use of aesthetically pleasing plant materials, aesthetically pleasing architecture and special design and construction techniques, the surrounding uses will be mini- mally 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 neigh- borhood or the City in general. 2. The orientation of the structures with 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 project, and by maximizing the use of aesthetically pleasing types of architecture and building materials, the proposed project will promote a better living environment. 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 14.9 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. -9- 9/010/83 - P.C. 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 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 September 16, 1983, shall be the approved site plans, floor plans and elevations. 2. Natural gas and 220V elecrical shall be stubbed in at the location 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 facilities, 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 -flush toilets and low -volume heads shall be used throughout the project. 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 standards 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. 9. A fire sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in those structures deemed necessary by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. -10- 9/430/83 - P.C. 10. Entry gates proposed at the main entrances shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Development Services and the Fire Department. 11. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall contain a provision that will prohibit storage of boats, trailers and recreational vehicles on site, unless an area that is speci- fically designated for such storage and which is in compliance with the provisions of Article 936 is provided for in the project. 12. Wharf hydrants for the boat slips shall be provided with review and approval of the Fire Department. 13. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the City and approved by the Deparment of Development Services and the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Such a plan shall include all the landscaped areas and lighting within the public parking lot, medians and the walkway system around the project perimeter and connection to Seabridge Park. The homeowners association shall maintain all landscaped areas within the project. 14. The applicant, the City and the homeowners association shall enter into a maintenance agreement for the public parking area, future marina and all landscaping and shall be based on a proportionate share of the use. The perimeter walkway, lighting, etc., shall be maintained by the project's homeowners association. 15. Prior to development of the public marina, a bulkhead shall be constructed at the established bulkhead line to match the existing bulkhead line in the Bolsa Chica Channel, and a pier head line established. In addition, a debris catching boom or other device shall be installed at the northern end of the marina. The marina shall also include restroom facilities. The marina shall be developed subject to approval of the Orange County Flood Control District, State Lands Commission, State Coastal Commission and the City. All property ownerships, interest and dedications shall be established at the time of marina development. 16. The,applicant shall incorporate the following changes into the site plan: • The identification of two recreational amenities within the main recreation area. • The inclusion of 6 additional guest parking spaces within the gated portion of the project. • Public access shall terminate at the vista point located at the southern -most part of the beach area unless -11- 9/A0/83 - P.C. further public access is required by the State Coastal Commission, in which case, such requirement shall automatically become a part of this Conditional Use Permit as though fully set forth herein. All changes shall be included on the landscape plan subject to approval of the Department of Development Services and the Department of Public Works. 17. The subject project shall be provided with systems related to fire protection and life safety as deemed necessary by the Huntington Beach Fire Department and all applicable codes. 18. A pump out system shall be installed at the rate of one for every six boat slips. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Erskine NOES: Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The Chairman called for a five-minute recess; Commission resumed at 10:00 P.M. TRAILS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Initiated by City of Huntington Beach Whether to amend the Trails Implementation Plan to provide for a cross-town equestrian trail link between the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park and the Santa Ana River. Staff recommended that the plan not be amended to provide the link. Chuck Clark stated that a major arterial crossing was a factor for that recommendation, citing safety hazards and increased liability for the City. He stated that the City has been working with Orange County to establish staging areas. The public hearing was opened. Gerry Lasco, president of Equestrian Trails, stated that he hoped the Commission would adopt the County's Plan and extend the trails system. He said the City is now down to only 2.2 miles of trails. He said, as far as safety, that they have a 100% safety record. Sue Springer, secretary of Equestrian Trails, stated her opinion in favor of adopting the County plan. She said she was also in favor of the staging areas proposed. She said horse riders do use the signalized crossings provided. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Erskine stated that he did not see where staff had corresponded with Orange County. Mr. Clark said there were no meetings, but several telephone conversations were made. Commissioner Livengood said he was concerned about having an asphalt trail across the City. He said that people who own boats have to deal with hauling them to the ocean and that the staging may be an inconvenience but it seemed to him to make more sense. Commissioner Erskine agreed, stating [J -12- 9/,10/83 - P.C. that this was a luxury and not a necessity, and that he supported the staff recommendation. Both Commissioners Winchell and Schumacher felt that the City should work toward attaining as many trails systems as possible, and at the least to leave the option open. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL NOT AMEND THE TRAILS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR NOT AMENDING PLAN: 1. High liability exposure, 2. Not compatible with existing uses, and 3. One staging area is being planned with additional areas being considered. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: Winchell, Porter, Schumacher ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-25/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-571/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-33 Applicant: William J. Sullivan A request to allow interim R.V. storage on a three -lot subdivision of land located on the north side of Talbert Avenue, 2000 feet west of Beach Boulevard. Jim Barnes gave the staff presentation. The public hearing was opened. Bill Sullivan, owner of the property, stated that he was opposed to Condition #3 under conditions of approval for the tentative map regarding clear title. He said he has been unsuccessful thus far in obtaining title. He requested the Commission to delete that condition and approve the project. Bill Hartge, engineer on the project, also objected to the aforementioned condition, saying that it "raises the red flag". He said there is nothing in the Map Act to require this condition. He also requested that Condition #5 (on the CUP) be changed to read "screening device and slats" rather than an 8 foot high wall. The reason for this is that it is a temporary use and the fence may have to be removed at some point in the future. There was some discussion about legal ramifications of the proposed amended condition on the tentative parcel map, but reference in Section 66436 is to a final map. It was the consensus that "prior to recordation of the final map" could be attached to the condition. The public hearing was closed. Some discussion took place regarding public hearing notification. Art De La Loza asked Mr. Hartge if the final map is the same as the tentative map. Mr. Hartge stated that the final can be in the form of three separate parcel maps, each in compliance with each parcel -13- 9Q0/83 - P.C. identified on this map and that if the owner (Mr. Sullivan) cannot obtain the properties, he could have the property owners sign the map. Mr. De La Loza stated that as long as the final map is consistent, he saw no problem with dropping the condition on the tentative parcel map. Some discussion took place regarding landscaping along the front of the property. Mr. Barnes also suggested that another condition be added to the conditions of approval on the CUP regarding moving existing vehicles now stored on the rear parcels to Parcel #1. Art De La Loza further suggested that the property owners within the boundary of Parcel #2 be notified by certified mail of the actions taken. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-33 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP No. 83-571 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The size, depth, frontage and other design and improvement features of the subdivision are in conformance with City standards as well as the State Map Act and supplemental City subdivision ordinance. 2. The proposed subdivision complies with the City's General Plan land use designation on the subject property as General Industrial. 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 received by the City on August 15, 1983, shall be the approved layout with the revision that the lots shown as "not -a -part" shall be incorporated into Parcel Two. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Any required right-of-way on Talbert Avenue shall be dedicated and/or fully improved to applicable City and State standards. 4. Access to the site shall be limited to one driveway off of Talbert Avenue and shall line up with Redondo Circle. 5. Commercial industrial type radius drives shall be constructed. -14- 9/90/83 - P.C. 6. A separate on -site utility plan shall be submitted on 25" X 36" 1 City linen. 7. Hydrology, hydraulic, sewer and water calculations shall be submitted for proposed and future development; proposed drainage shall be shown on parcel map. 8. Erosion control plan shall be submitted for proposed and future development. 9. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system at the time said parcel is developed. 10. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 11. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 12. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel is developed. 13. A copy of the recorded parcel shall be filed with the Department of Development Services and Public Works. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-25 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed use is compatible with the existing and surrounding land uses in the general area, insofar as properties to the north, west, east and south are zoned and master planned for industrial use. 2. The proposed project complies with the provisions set forth in Article 953, M1 Industrial Standards. 3. The proposed project is consistent with the land use element and the provisions set forth in the City's General Plan because it is an industrial development on a site that is located within the Gothard Industrial Corridor. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated August 15, 1983, shall be the approved site plan with the revision that the accessway off of -15- 9/cI0/83 - P.C. Talbert Avenue shall be moved west to line up with Redondo Circle. 2. The conditional use permit shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of approval; an extension of time for an additional five years may be granted by the Planning Commission upon written request of the applicant. 3. Drainage along the north side of Talbert Avenue shall be maintained per Public Works standards. 4. Any grading and/or improvement within the water easement along the east property line shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works. 5. All vehicles on the site shall be screened from view from Talbert Avenue by a solid six inch concrete block wall eight feet high measured from the top of the adjacent street curbline. All openings shall be equipped with solid gates eight feet high. Additional screening for such storage from adjacent properties shall be provided by the use of an eight foot slatted fence, wall, or combination thereof, measured above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of a common property line. Screening walls shall be constructed prior to issuance of final building permits. 6. The screening wall along the front property line shall be set back fifteen (15) feet from the property line and such setback shall be fully landscaped pursuant to approval of the Department of Development Services. The entry gate shall be set back twenty-five feet from the front property line. 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. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. The sewer, drainage and street improvements shall be in accordance with Public Works standards. 12. All development shall be in accordance with the standards of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. Water supply shall be -16- 9/,A0/83 - P.C. provided for fire protection; each recreational vehicle site and accessway shall be marked for identification; empty L.P.G. containers shall not be placed or stored under recreational vehicles and shall be stored in designated areas. 13. Existing vehicles being stored on the rear parcels shall be moved to Parcel No. 1. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO NOTIFY SAID PROPERTY OWNERS BY CERTIFIED MAIL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Livengood requested that Item D-1 be moved up on the agenda. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-26 Applicant: Richard L. Zweig: A request to construct a commercial parking lot in a residential district located approximately 120 feet east of Beach Boulevard, approximately 1200 feet north of Atlanta Avenue. Jim Barnes gave the staff presentation. The public hearing was opened. Richard Zweig, the applicant, asked that the Commission approve his request. He said he would prefer to build a chain link fence on the east side and back and requested a continuation of the present 16" flagstone wall along the south. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Higgins asked staff where the figure of 42 inches came from. Mr. Barnes stated that this was due to concern from the property owner to the east, however, he said staff had no objection to the applicant's request. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-26 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed parking lot is compatible with existing residential -17- 9/40/83 - P.C. land uses to the north and future residential land uses to the, south and will not be detrimental to the general health and safety of those people working or residing in the immediate area. The residential properties located to the north are separated from the existing commercial building to the south by a 6 foot high masonry wall and buffered from the residential property to the south by a 20 foot wide access road. 2. The proposed parking lot is compatible with the land use designation on the General Plan which is medium density residential. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan dated September 1, 1983, shall be the approved layout. 2. Storage of trailers, recreational vehicles, merchandise, etc. shall be prohibited on the parking lot. 3. Access to the parking lot shall only be permitted through the existing 20 foot easement located to the south of the subject property. 4. The access road shall be fully improved to standards on file in the Department of Public Works. 5. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Development Services and Public Works Department prior to the usage of the parking lot. 6. The parking lot shall comply with all standards set forht in Article 979 of the Ordinance Code. 7. Exits and entrances shall be'clearly marked with directional arrows to prevent "wrong way" traffic circulation on the site. 8. A parcel map or tentative tract map shall be submitted and approved by the City at time of development of the easterly property. 9. A 16" high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed on the south property line and a 6 foot chain link fence with wood slats shall be constructed on the easterly property line to provide screening of the parking lot. 10. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this conditional use permit approval in the event of any violation of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decisions shall be preceded by a notice to the applicant and a public hearing and shall be based on specific findings. -18- 9/A0/83 - P.C. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None At the request of Commissioner Livengood the following "Item Not For Public Hearing" was moved up on the agenda: ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 83-4 Applicant: Bob Van Gerpen, QRS Corporation A request to permit the extended use of a nonconforming sign and change of copy on said sign located on the south side of Edinger Avenue, west of Sher Lane. The public testimony period was opened. Bob Van Gerpen, the applicant, requested relief from the condition requiring a cash bond and suggested a letter from the company. Secretary Palin stated that other types of security would suffice as approved by the City Attorney's office. The public testimony was closed. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NO. 83-4 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a case bond in the amount of $1,500 with the City or its equivalent as approved by the City Attorney, for the purpose of indemnifying the City for any and all costs incurred in the removal of the sign structure. If the sign is not made to conform with the applicable provisions of the sign ordinance after two years from the date of approval, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter on the property where said sign is located and remove such sign, and the cost of removal shall be deducted from the cash bond and summarily forfeited and paid over to the City of Huntington Beach and the remainder, if any, returned to the person depositing the bond. 2. The site plan and elevation dated July 14, 1983, shall be the approved layout. 3. Property owner shall submit a planned sign program for the entire site. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None -19- 9/A0/83 - P.C. Commission returned to regular agenda items: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-21 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment adding Article 969 to the ordinance code which will create a Coastal Conservation District for the protection of wetlands and environmentally -sensitive areas. Marc Firestone made the staff presentations on this and the following City -initiated code amendments. The public hearing was opened and closed. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-21 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-22 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment repealing Article 965 and replacing it with an new Article 965 entitled Shoreline District. Said article will establish regulations for the protection and enhancement of beaches within the City. The public hearing was opened and closed. Some discussion took place regarding overnight parking and camping. ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-22 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None _ ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-23 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment adding Article 969.8 to the ordinance code, entitled Water Recreation District. Said article regulates permitted uses and activities below the mean high tide line within the City. The public hearing was opened and closed. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-23 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir -20- 9/,Q0/83 - P.C. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-26 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment adding Article 969.9 which will create a Coastal Zone Suffix which will be attached to all districts within the coastal zone. It addresses certain State and City caostal concerns and is the triggering mechanism for the Coastal Development Permit. The public hearing was opened and closed. The following change was made to Page 6 of the ordinance as follows: "Subject to the requirements of Section 5412.1 of the California Business and Professions Code all existing billboards within residentially planned and zoned areas shall be removed." ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-26 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-27 Initiated by City of Huntington Beach An amendment to the ordinance code adding Article 989.5 which will create a Coastal Development Permit encompassing the,local administrative aspects required by State law or regulation for all areas within the coastal zone. The public hearing was opened and closed. ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-27 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: Planning Commission Procedures in Other Cities Discussion took place on better methods of dealing with taking public testimony. -21- 9/010/83 - P.C. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO INDICATE ON THE AGENDA A THREE MINUTE MINIMUM ON PUBLIC SPEAKERS WITH A WARNING GIVEN BY THE CHAIRMAN; USE OF SIGN -IN SHEET BEFORE THE MEETING; COMMISSIONERS CAN EXTEND TIME LIMIT FOR APPLICANTS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, BUT AS A RULE APPLICANT HAS A TOTAL OF 15 MINUTES AND CAN REQUEST AN EXTENSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Secretary Palin suggested a study session at the next meeting to discuss General Plan Amendment No. 83-3. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY WINCHELL COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A 6:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83-3 ON OCTOBER 4, 1983, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ADJOURNMENT: The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M. to the study session for 6:30 P.M. on October 4, 1983. -22- Marcus M. P er, ai man 9/,70/83 - P.C.