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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1984 - 7:00 PM - Civic Center California COMMISSONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Schumacher CONSENT CALENDAR: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 84-8: - Capital Improvement Program. Robert Franz, Chief of Administrative Services, addressed the Commission briefly to outline the projects and priorities contained in the five-year Capital Improvement Program and explain that funding sources totaling $44,000,000 have been identified. These identified sources are primarily restricted funds that can be used only for specific purposes, such as the gas tax and sewer funds. The remainder of the capital projects will have to compete for available resources from the general fund, revenue sharing, etc., and will be prioritized as funding becomes available. Commissioner Erskine suggested the possibility that funds from a recently voted state park bond issue could be used for some of the beaches, thereby freeing monies for use on other City projects. Mr. Franz said that approach would be pursued as aggressively as possible by the City. Further discussion took place on the use of the park acquisition and development funds and the current status of park development in the City, as well as a discussion on the method used to establish priorities. Mr. Franz explained that the department head group has operated as an informal review body to make recommendations to the City Council, which has the final authority to set the priorities. Commission Mirjahangir inquired if maintenance of City facilities is included in the program. Mr. Franz replied that the project cost listed in the program does not include maintenance costs, but the ability of the City to absorb those maintenance costs would be a very critical factor in determining priority for any individual project. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE THE PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None r Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Porter congratulated Commissioner Erskine on his participation in the Olympic torch relay. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Glen Godfrey informed the Commission that staff is requesting a continuance on Item C-7, Code Amendment No. 84-19, suggesting that the public hearing be opened to give anyone in the audience who might wish to address the matter an opportunity to speak. The public hearing was opened on Code Amendment No. 84-19, a request to prohibit the parking or storage of motor vehicles within the front yard setback of all residential districts, with some exceptions. There were no persons present to speak for or against the proposed amendment, and the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY HIGGINS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-19 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 1984, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.84-17 Applicant: West County Family YMCA A request to permit construction of 55,000 square foot YMCA facility located in Huntington Central Park on the west side of Goldenwest Street south of Talbert Avenue. Jim Barnes described the proposed layout of the facility, noting that the applicant is also proposing to construct a 132 space parking lot. He noted that the proposed facility is in conformance with the Huntington Central Park Master Plan adopted by the City Council in 1981. He identified the major area of concern as the parking provided. Because the City has no code standards for a facility of this nature, the applicant was required to survey other YMCA facilities in the region; this survey reflected that the 132 spaces would equate to a 1/400 square foot ratio , which staff feels is adequate. However, Mr. Barnes suggested an added condition to require future review of the parking to determine continuing adequacy. The Commission discussed the parking layout and the length and terms of the lease between the City and the applicant. The public hearing was opened. Jerry Nash, Chairman of the YMCA Building Committee, was present. He indicated agreement with the staff report and the suggested conditions of approval. -2- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 3 David Bodie, architect for the project, was present to describe the building materials proposed for the structure. There were no other persons present to speak to the matter, and the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the relocation of the frisbee course presently using part of the site and asked for clarification on the site plan of the separate parking areas depicted. Chairman Porter said that the project will create additional traffic on Goldenwest and thereby raise a need for some type of street improvements to alleviate traffic hazards. Les Evans, City Engineer, reported that the City has been successful in obtaining approval of a Federal aid project that will fund Goldenwest widening for its full length. This federal project will occur after the construction of the subject facility, probably in 1987. The City also has funds in the Capital Improvement Program for street improvements along the side of the park on which the project is located; this will include street widening, left turn lanes, and some deceleration lanes. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use 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 the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use and the Huntington Central Park Master Plan.. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and elevations received and dated May 23, 1984, and June 1, 1984, respectively, shall be the approved layout as amended to properly delineate the parking actually proposed at present, the parking proposed for possible future use, and deleting the 52 spaces which are not a part of this project. 2. The project shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code and Building Division. 3. The materials board samples are approved as building materials provided they are deemed compatible in terms of color with the Central Library. -3- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 4 4. The parking lot planter -on -the north side of the complex shall be redesigned to allow proper fire access in the curve from the 24 foot lane to the 27 foot turn to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. I, 5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance with City specifications and National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet_13 standards. 6. On -site fire hydrants shall be installed in number and locations approved by the Fire Department. 7. An automatic fire warning system approved by the Fire Department shall be installed in,accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards. 8. All exit systems shall follow the requirements of Chapter 33 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.,.•- 9. Staff shall review parking at the facility -semi-annually.- If it is determined that parking demand for the facility is exceeding the amount of parking supplied, additional parking shall be provided subject to the,r.eview,and approval of.the Department of Development:Services: AXES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None . I . . • . , - 11 • 1. . ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11498/SITE,PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-011 Applicant: Tri State Engineering A request to create,a one-lot.subdivision-for.the purpose of dividing a 120 unit apartment,complex into 60 condominium•units located on the east side of Magnolia Street 540.feet south of -Garfield Avenue. Legal Counsel Art Folger informed the Commission that if it wishes tc act favorably on this application staff would recommend a condition requiring a convenant running.with the land.so that if at a later date tenants are displaced they will receive relocation costs at the prevailing rate pursuant to the City's condominium conversion ord- inance. The Commission discussed.this,suggestion in light of.the project's stated purpose of remaining rental property, and Mr. Folger said that he was not sure that the City could tell a property owner that he cannot live in his.own property,.and the condition would protect tenants against that eventuality. He further indicated that he has discussed this with the attorney•for the applicant and he is agreeable to such a condition. Jim Barnes presented an overview of the proposed project. The public hearing was opened. -4- 8-7-84 - P.C. 1 Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 5 Dick Harlow, representing Village Investments, addressed the Commission in support of the proposal, stressing that the operation is designed strictly as a rental project for investment purposes, and no tenant displacement would occur. He pointed out that the project virtually precludes the possibility for standard ownership condominium conversion because such conversion would require 100 percent agreement among all individual property owners. There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued. The possibility of tenant displacement was reviewed and the precedent -setting nature of an approval taken into consideration. In the opinion of legal counsel an approval would establish a precedent for conversions of this nature which could be followed by any like complex within the City. Commissioner Winchell expressed reluctance to approve the project without further study of its relationship to the pending conversion ordinance and Commissioner Erskine asked that some time limitation be included in the attorney's suggested covenant to delineate exactly which tenants would be eligible for relocation assistance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WINCHELL TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT 11498 AND SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO 84-011 TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 1984. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. The Commission discussed possible wording of conditions of approval. Ms. Winchell pointed out that because the conversion ordinance has not yet been approved by the City Council the language excluding this type of conversion is not yet in the code and perhaps when the Council sees the type of applications which may come before it in the future that language will be stricken and investor -type conversions would no longer be excluded. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11498 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FTNnTNrS! 1. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as objectives for implementation of this type of housing. 2. The property was previously studied for this intensity of use at the time the R3 zoning designation was placed on the subject property. 3. The project is not subject to provisions of the City's planned residential development standards (Article 936) because no change in the present character of the complex will take place and all units will remain as rental apartments. -5- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 6 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Tentative Tract Map received and dated August 3, 1984, shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall submit CC&R's subject to the review and approval of the Department of Development Services and the City Attorney. 3. This approval shall be contingent upon compliance with the State Subdivision Map Act and the City supplemental subdivision ordinance. 4. All units within the development shall remain as rental apartment units. 5. There shall be no further_ divisions -of land for the subject property. 6. Those tenants in residence at the time of approval will be given the same relocation assistance as --provided in the Condominium Conversion Ordinance in effect at the time the tenant is notified that he must vacate. AYES: Higgins, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: Winchell ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY'LIVENGOOD SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-011 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. All provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code including the requirements for smoke detectors and fire alarm systems, shall be installed subject to the approval of.the tire marshal. 2. The front entry gates shall be relocated to provide for more stacking area from Magnolia Street. This redesign shall be approved by the Director of Development Services, Fire Department and Department of Public Works. 3. Parking within the development shall be modified through restriping to gain additional parking spaces subject to the approval of the Department of Development Services. Parking areas shall also be landscaped in accordance with the Department of Development Services standards. 4. Lighting within the parking lots -shall be installed subject to the review and approval of the Department of Development Services. 1 -6- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 7 AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 84-4 Applicant: Bob Hamilton A request to permit construction of a monument building identification sign less than 39 feet from adjacent property. Said sign is proposed to be located on the west side of Beach Boulevard 600 feet south of Talbert Avenue (18141 Beach Boulevard). Jim Barnes explained that the issues were visibility and obstruction of other sites; staff's analysis indicates that no adverse impacts will result from construction of the proposed sign. Glen Godfrey asked that no internal illumination be permitted. The public hearing was opened. Bob Hamilton was present to speak in support of the proposal. He said that an apparent discrepancy in elevation was an oversight and the sign will actually be 12 feet in height There were no other persons to address the matter, and the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 84-4 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed monument sign will not adversely affect or obscure other signs in the area. The proposed freestanding sign is located approximately 100 feet from the nearest freestanding sign. 2. The proposed sign will not be detrimental to the property located in the vicinity of said sign. 3. The proposed sign will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. Said sign is located sufficiently away from any driveways so that traffic visibility is not affected by the sign's location. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and elevations received and dated July 5, 1984, except as modified herein, shall be the approved layout. 2. The overall size of the monument sign shall be limited, as requested on the application, to 6.5 feet by 12 feet. -7- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 8 3. The sign shall not be internally illuminated. AYES: Higgins, Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher, Mirjahangir ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Higgins left the meeting at this point. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-16 Applicant: Jerwel Enterprises A proposal to change the height limit designation from 120 feet to 200 feet on North Huntington Center Specific Plan Map, Site 3, in an area bounded by the San Diego Freeway on the northeast, Center Drive on the south, and Huntington Village Way Lane on the west. Jim Barnes explained that this request is a follow-up to the conditions of approval originally imposed upon the master plan for the site; the building was originally approved contingent upon the processing of a code amendment to revise this section of the specific plan to allow for the 12 story structure. Approval of the code amendment would not change the original building footprint or square footage. The public hearing was opened. Jerry Kline was present and spoke regarding the status of construction on the total site; .the subject building will be the final major building in the project and is expected to be built in about two years. He stated that in the future there may be some need for a helipad on the top of the building and there might be some structural element of that helipad that would increase the required height limitation contained in the oriqinal requirements of the specific plan. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the proposal, and the public hearing was closed. The following Commission discussion concerned the proximity of the possible helipad to the Edison highlines and the residential properties across McFadden Avenue. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-16 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None The Commission recessed at 8:55 and reconvened at 9:05 p.m. -8- 8-7-84 - P.C. 1 LJ Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 9 ITEM NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS AND ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE HUNTINGTON CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND THE TALBERT GAP FLOOD CONTROL AREA Florence Webb presented the staff report on the projects, identifying the issues as being whether the Planning Commisison supports the boundaries and do the uses discussed in the preliminary plan conform to the General Plan. She outlined also the time constraints the City is under in processing these plans. The Commission discussed the proposals, including discussion of relocation of the Edison highlines, scope of the work proposed for the channels in the Talbert Gap, possible funding sources, and extent of cooperation which may be obtained from the owners of the Huntington Center and the County Flood Control Districts. Chairman Porter questioned why the landfill site at Magnolia and Hamilton had not been included in the Talbert Gap project area. Staff responded that the particular problems of that site were considered likely to cause delays in processing per redevelopment requirements and could result in failure to meet the deadline of January 1, 1985 for the two projects. Staff pointed out that the plan could be amended at a later date to include the landfill. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE THE COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 1324 AND 1325, DESIGNATING THE TALBERT GAP FLOOD CONTROL REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND THE HUNTINGTON CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE SAID AREAS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-17 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach A request to permit temporary uses within any zoning district (except A-1, SP-1, and S-1) subject to the approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission, specific locational criteria, and time limitation for said temporary use. Said code amendment shall include contractor's storage yards for a temporary period. Jim Barnes reported that staff has several proposed changes it would like to make to the draft code amendment, and Glen Godfrey suggested that the amendment be continued to permit a revision to title. The public hearing was opened and left open to the next hearing. -9- 8-7-84 - P.C. t Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 10 ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-17 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 1984 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-18 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach A request to permit dancing within the C2, Community Business District; C4, Highway Commercial District; Seabridge Specific Plan; North Huntington Center Specific Plan; and the Downtown Specific Plan subject to approval of a conditional use permit, and a request to permit teenage dancing within the above -described zoning districts subject to a conditonal use permit and specific locational criteria. Staff reported that including these uses within the code would allow better control of,parking, noise impacts, etc., and alleviate problems with such uses which have occurred from time to time in the past. The public hearing was opened. No one was present to address the matter, and the public hearing was closed. Brief Commission discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 84-18 WAS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-15 (Continued from July 24, 1984) Applicant: City of Huntington Beach A proposal to allow manufactured homes on lots zoned R1, Low Density Residential District. Glen Godfrey reported that this code amendment was continued for more information regarding floor area and dimensions. Staff has contacted other jurisdictions and found that they do not have a minimum size standard. Federal law says that 32 feet can be a minimum length and 640 square teet an absolute minimum area. The Commission discussed the questions of size and compatibility with surrounding structures, the type of construction and compliance with safety and building codes, and aesthetic standards such as requirements for siding, roof overhangs, landscaping and street trees, etc. -10- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 11 Legal counsel Art Folger said that the Commission has the authority to impose the above standards; however, he cautioned the Commisson that if an ordinance is prepared that is so restrictive that it will in effect bar the construction of this type of home the City will be in conflict with State law. Commissioner Winchell expressed the opinion that this type of housing would more appropriately be located in the R2 District or in the Downtown or Oldtown Specific Plan area. Commissioner Mirjahangir asked that staff research the question of whether the plumbing and wiring in such homes would comply with the Uniform Building Code used for other structures in the City. Art Folger said that the position of the court has been that a local jurisdiction cannot regulate plumbing and electrical installations in this type of housing as long as they comply with federal standards. At the request of Commissioner Livengood the Commission took the following straw vote to establish a 1000 square foot minimum living space requirement for manufactured homes in the City. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Mirjahangir Noes: Erskine Absent: Higgins, Schumacher Abstain: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-15 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 1984, WITH DIRECTIONS TO STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE 1,000 MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT AND TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMISSION AS EXPRESSED AT THIS MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ITEM NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-16 Applicant: Humana Hospital Jim Barnes informed the Commission that after further research it has been determined that Condition No. l(e) (requiring that the applicant and the appellant cooperate in providing joint circulation between the two properties) be deleted. It is staff's feeling that the requirement is improper, since the appellant's property was not in question under the application. Mr. Barnes added that staff is also requesting deletion of a condition of approval on Conditional Exception 84-28 requirikng filing of a parcel map, explaining that research of the Map Act has revealed a section that would exempt them from that requirement. Unsuccessful attempts have been made to notify all parties involved of these requests for deletion; thus, the Commission may wish to defer action until the next meeting to allow notification. However, the conditional exception has been appealed and the appeal -11- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission ' August 7, 1984 Page 12 scheduled for City Council hearing on September 4, so it would be also appropriate for the Commission to take action and allow staff to get in touch with the concerned parties prior to the City Council meeting. Commissioner Livengood expressed reluctance to act on a matter which had been decided at a public hearing without proper notification, even though the suggested changes do reduce the requirements on the projects. He suggested that the Commission instead recommend staff's suggested changes to the Council and permit that body to act. Chairman Porter suggested that perhaps the appropriate action would be to reconsider the conditional use permit and use that as a basis for recommendation to the Council on the conditional exception. Secretary Palin concurred that any action taken on such reconsideration could be incoporated into the staff report on the appeal of the conditional exception to the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD TO ACCEPT THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION No. 84-28 AND RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE THE COMMISSION DETERMINED TO RECONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-16 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY ERSKINE STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SCHEDULE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-16 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY WINCHELL STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO SCHEDULE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-28 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None Chairman Poirter commented that now the items recommended by staff will be transmitted to the City Council for its appeal hearing on Conditional Exception No. 84-28. -12- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 13 DISCUSSION ITEMS: ZONE CHANGE NO. 84-3A (Continued from July 24, 1984 No report is forthcoming at this time; staff was directed to set this item at the beginning of the August 21, 1984 agenda. LIMITS ON DENSITY IN THE TOWNLOT AREA: Glen Godfrey reported that staff has been contending with a number of illegal units going into the Townlot and Oldtown areas and is proposing a number of code remedies. He requested direction from the Commission for inauguration of methods of regulation and control. The Commission considered the list of proposed changes presented by staff, and by consensus concurred with the deletion of Suggestion No. 9. Other recommendations were found acceptable. Commissioner Winchell asked that staff investigate the definition of bedrooms and report back. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PURSUE A CODE AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE THE SINGLE-FAMILY INTENT OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS AND TO ADDRESS THE PARKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS BEING CREATED BY ILLEGAL UNITS AND THE AESTHETICS OF THE AREA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None PENDING ITEMS: The list submitted by staff was reviewed. It was noted that several of those items have been referred to the Attorney's office for prosecution, and Commissioner Livengood requested that they still be included on the list until finalization. Commissioner Livengood asked that construction at 15281 Graham Street be investigated for setback, building separation, and adequacy of parking. Commissioner Winchell requested that the condition of Edwards Street paving be investigated and reported on. She also indicated that street trees are not being properly pruned and maintained, resulting in damage to curbs and walks. Staff will investigate and report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None -13- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission , August 7, 1984 Page 14 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: ON MO ON BY LIVENGUOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE CH NGES TO THE BYLAWS AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: one Staff polled th Commission on individual interest in participating in a planned helics ter trip to one of Aminoil's platforms. Livengood, Porter, and Mirja angir indicated an interest in attending. Commissioner Schum cher had previously expressed her desire to be included in the tri . Chairman Porter asked that staff investigate the time frame for providing cable servic to portions of the southeast section of the City. He also directed that staff investigate allegations that residents of Seabridge a being assessed $5.00 per month for cable service, which he thought ontrary to the conditions of approval for the tract. Staff was directed to review the conditions of approval and contact the developer. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: Secretary Palin reviewed the\ao*ons taken by the City Council at its most recent meeting for the ation of the Commission. ADJOURNMENT: There was no further business and the\Commission adjourned at 11:20 p.m. James W. Palin, Secretary Marc s Por :df 1130d -14- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 13 DISCUSSION ITEMS: ZONE CHANGE NO. 84-3A (Continued from July 24, 1984 No report is forthcoming at this time; staff was directed to set this item at the beginning of the August 21, 1984 agenda. LIMITS ON DENSITY IN THE TOWNLOT AREA: Glen Godfrey reported that staff has been contending with a number of illegal units going into the Townlot and Oldtown areas and is proposing a number of code remedies. He requested direction from the Commission for inauguration of methods of regulation and control. The Commission considered the list of proposed changes presented by staff, and by consensus concurred with the deletion of Suggestion No. 9. Other recommendations were found acceptable. Commissioner Winchell asked that staff investigate the definition of bedrooms and report back. ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO PURSUE A CODE AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE THE SINGLE-FAMILY INTENT OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS AND TO ADDRESS THE PARKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS BEING CREATED BY ILLEGAL UNITS AND THE AESTHETICS OF THE AREA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None PENDING ITEMS: The list submitted by staff was reviewed. It was noted that several of those items have been referred to the Attorney's office for prosecution, and Commissioner Livengood requested that they still be included on the list until finalization. Commissioner Livengood asked that construction at 15281 Grabiam Street be investigated for setback, building separation, and adeiacy of parking. Commissioner Winchell requested that the condition of Edwards Street paving be investigated and reported on. She also indicated that street trees are not being properly pruned and maintained, resulting in damage to curbs and walks. Staff will investigate and report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None -13- 8-7-84 - P.C. Minutes, H.B. Planning Commission August 7, 1984 Page 14 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Changes to Section 2 of the By-laws of the Planning Commission charrgi-ng the election date from the,,, first, day -of July..to the first day of January of eary year, and Planning Director changed to Director of Development Services. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Porter, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Higgins, Schumacher ABSTAIN: None Staff polled the Commission on individual interest in participating in a planned helicopter trip to one of Aminoil's platforms. Livengoo d, Porter, and Mirjahangir indicated an interest in attending. Commissioner Schumacher had previously expressed her desire to be included in the trip. Chairman Porter asked that staff investigate the time frame for providing cable service to portions of the southeast section of the City. He also directed that staff investigate allegations that residents of Seabridge are being assessed 45.00 per month for cable service,.which he thought contrary to the conditions of approval for the tract. Staff was directed to review the conditions of approval and contact the developer. , -DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: 1 . _ Secretary Palin reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at its most recent meeting for the information of the Commission. ADJOURNMENT: There was no further business and the Commission adjourned at 11:20 p.m. r rcus M. Po , Cha' man I 1