HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-18APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1985
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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter
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COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Winchell
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A-1 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on May 22, 1985.
A-2 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on June 4, 1985.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY'MIRJAHANGIR TO
CONTINUE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 22, 1985 AND JUNE 4,
1985 TO THE JULY 2, 1985 MEETING TO REVIEW CORRECTIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMISSION ITEMS:
Dean Albright expressed concern about the Satellite Dish Code
Amendment as proposed by staff stating that he felt in some
respects the code amendment was to restrictive.
Chairman Livengood requested that two Planning Commission
members be included in the review of :the Holly Proposal with
the City -.Council. Commissioner Schumacher and Commissioner
Erskine stated that they would represent the Planning
Commission and Commissioner'Rowe would act as an alternate.
C. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
C-1 CODE,AMENDMENT NO. 85-12 (ADULT ENTERTAINMENT)
City of Huntington Beach
On May 7, 1-985, Code Amendment No. 85-12 was scheduled for a public
hearing before the Planning Commission: Thee Commission did not open
the public hearing, however, and continued the item until such time_
as the City Council acted to extend the amortization period for
non -conforming adult entertainment businesses. On May 21, 1985, the
City Council extended the amortization period by 90 days. Code
Amendment No. 85-12 is now back before the Planning Commission for
public hearing.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Hugh Coffin spoke in opposition to the amendment as proposed.
Steven Lausch spoke in opposition to the amendment as proposed.
Roland Clark spoke in opposition to the amendment as proposed.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Livengood stated that the ordinance should incorporate or
grandfather all'the existing adult entertainment uses in the city.
Commissioner Schumacher asked staff what 5.70 and 5.24 of the
Municipal Code stated. Bob Sangster stated that it was a process
the Police Department uses to issue permits. Commissioner
Schumacher asked if all people have to come under the municipal code
to obtain a permit. Bob Sangster stated yes.
Commissioner Erskine stated that he felt the ordinance addressed
what the City Council, the public and the Planning Commission has
been looking for..
Commissioner Porter stated that he was against the ordinance stating
that the conditional use permit should not run concurrently with the
police permit, required by Chapters 5.70 and 5.24 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code. He stated that the Municipal Code chapters
referred to adequately regulate the operation.of massage parlors and
there has been no indication that this code has been overturned in
the courts thereby not making it applicable to the situation.
Chairman Livengood stated that he agreed with Commissioner Porter
and also stated that he did not want to exclude four operators who
have been in business for several years with no complaints against
them and he also stated that the four businesses should be
grandfathered in.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY SCHUMACHER TO APPROVE
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 85-12 (ADULT ENTERTAINMENT) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Schumacher, Erskine, Mirjahangir
NOES: Rowe, Livengood, Porter
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION FAILED
(2796d) -2- P.C. 6-18-85
Commissioner Porter motioned to approve Code Amendment No. 85-12
eliminating the sentence in Section 9752 tying the conditional use
permit with the police permit and eliminating d & e in Section
9754.2.
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she would be voting against the
motion because she felt that the feeling of the community is that
they do not want the massage parlors in the neighborhood commercial
areas. She stated that staff came up with an ordinance with strict
criteria that the community expressed they wanted in the past.
Commissioner Erskine stated that he concurred with Commissioner
Schumacher's comments and would also be voting against the motion.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD TO APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 85-12 WITH PROVISIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Livengood, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: Schumacher, Erskine
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-2 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-4
On June 4, 1985, the Planning Commission continued Coastal
Development Permit No. 85-4, a request to construct a 105-unit
condominium project on 3.07 acres of property on the inland side of
Pacific Coast Highway between 12th and 13th Streets until the June
18, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting.
The Planning Commission directed Staff to transmit the approved
plans (Conditional Use Permit No. 84-19 and Tentative Tract 12238)
to the City Council in order to confirm that the project is
consistent with Council's intent on the Downtown Specific Plan. A
letter from Chairman Livengood has been transmitted to Council and a
memo from James Palin to Charles Thompson has also been prepared
(both of which are attached to this report).
In addition, Staff met with the Attorney's office to discuss the
actions which are appropriate for the Planning Commission to take on
this project. The conclusion was that a final decision has been
made on the entitlement request (Conditional Use Permit No. 84-19)
and that Commission should only be making findings in relationship
to the Coastal Development Permit (CDP No. 85-4). Staff has
expanded the findings for approval from the previous staff report
(June 4, 1985).
City Attorney Bob Sangster stated that the conditional u$e permit
was granted some time ago and the conditional use permit'is not the
issue before you. He stated that this is not a rehearing of the
conditional use permit, but strictly a consideration of the Coastal
Development Permit under standards applicable to Coastal permit
(2796d) -3- P.C: 6-18-85
applications. He stated that the standard by which you judge this
t application is not what the density requirements or other
requirements are,,but-_whether-the particular project meets the
existing standards.
Commissioner Livengood stated that he would like..to elaborate -on
findings for approval number two as far as traffic''circulation and
parking provided.
THE POBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Frank,Mola, applicant, spoke in support of his project. He stated
that --he has- been _Involved with this project since 1978 and has
worked with staff -during this time in all aspects. He stated that
he felt he has-me't all parking requirements but stated that the
Commi'�sion should focus on the Coastal Act to which he has complied.
James Smith-,-adjacent--property owner spoke in opposition of the
project as far -as the. -.parking situation.
Lance�Chaco spoke in,opposition to the project stating that the
building was -to intense for.the,area-and the parking would not be
adequate.
Dick;Harlow,-representative of Mola, spoke in,support of the project
stating that the_;project.meets all the-requirement-s-of,the Downtown
area:
There:were no other persons.to speak for or against the proposal and
the, -public hearing was closed.
Mike,A'dams of staff stated that not only were property owners within
300 feet of the project notified but also residents within 100 feet
were notified;.
Commissioner Rowe asked if the Commission was approving condominiums
or apartments. He stated that he was not going to vote in favor of
apartments. Commissioner Erskine+.expressed concern,that this.,
project was portrayed as a --condominium project and that Mola should
continue with -.this: -concept.- Frank Mola stated.that.he has not
changed anything in the project and that the project is still
condominium s,tandar-d,,stating.it is the.same project the Commission
approved before,,- Commissioner Schumacher asked why the project
needed a Coastal,-•Development.permit.--Mike Adams of staff stated
that there are findings that are unique -to the Coastal Development
Permit process,that.need to be made. Commissioner'Schumacher stated
that staff is telling us that because we approved the other two
permits -based on -the Local, -Coastal Program that we cannot deny the
Coastal Development Permit. Mike Adams stated that that was not the
message staff meant -to get across. He stated that -you cannot deny
the coastal development permit on issues which are more appropriate
to the,conditional-use permit process. You can deny it on the fact
that -you can not make the unique findings for a coastal development
permit -approval.
(2796d) -4- P.C. 6-18-85
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Commissioner Schumacher stated that when the conditional use permit
was approved, the idea of the project was owner occupied not just a
massive apartment building. She stated that she felt the density
issue was reason enough to deny the coastal development permit
stating that density is not just units but also the number of people
who live in these units.
Attorney Sangster stated in reference to the project being
condominium versus apartments, under State law and the City's
ordinance there is nothing that requires the owner or developer in
this case to sell the condominiums. The fact that they are
condominiums but are held by the owner for purposes of rental
because of various marketing or financial consideration does not
change the density.
Chairman Livengood asked staff if view corridors are a concern in
the Coastal Permit process. Attorney Sangster stated that visual
and physical access are issues under the Coastal Act.
Commissioner Erskine stated that the Commission needs to find reason
to deny this project. Commissioner Erskine stated that he was
prepared to make a motion on merits of the structure complying with
the Downtown Specific Plan even though he stated he did not want it
to become an apartment project. Commissioner Mirjahangir stated
that the Commission had a public hearing a year ago and we went over
the Downtown Specific Plan at that time, and the public had an
opportunity to provide input. He stated that the project has
already received approval of a conditional use permit and he did not
feel it was fair to the applicant to deny the opportunity to go
ahead with the project now.
Commissioner Rowe stated that his concern was it being presented as
a condominium project and now being an apartment project and also
the impact on neighborhood parking.
Commissioner Porter stated that his concern with the conversion to
apartment is that there is no commitment to the upkeep and he stated
that he would be voting against the project. He stated that this
should go to City Council to be resolved.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TO APPROVE
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-4 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir
NOES: Rowe, Schumacher, Porter
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION FAILED
(2796d) -5- P.C. 6-18-85
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY PORTER TO DENY COASTAL
PERMIT NO. 85-4 WITH FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Porter
NOES: Erskine, Mirjahangir
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Commissioner Livengood changed his vote to denial in order to allow
the applicant the opportunity to appeal the Commission Action.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL
1. Although the proposed project can be provided with
infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal
Land Use Plan project, it will,be adversely impacted by
additional on street parking.
C-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-11 (TRACTS 11473, 11805)
Applicant: Eric Mossman
On June 4, 1985, the Planning Commission continued action on
Conditional Use Permit No. 85-11 due to the length of the agenda.
The staff recommendation for approval with findings and conditions
remains unchanged from the June 4, 1985 staff report.
Conditional Use Permit No. 85-11 is a request to amend previously
approved Conditional Use Permit No. 82-3 to allow a reduction of
side yard setbacks to an aggregate of 20 feet with a minimum of 8
feet on one side, and to allow the optional use of block walls
through the project and an 8 foot soundwall on Edwards Street. The
project is Country View Estates (Tracts 11473 and 11805) on the east
side of Edwards Street, south of Ellis Avenue which was originally
approved on April 7, 1982.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Tom Madden, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
project. He addressed the consideration of a fence stating that he
was concerned about the tract being open.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Schumacher expressed concern about the openness of the
oil wells in this location.
Tom Shaw of staff stated that there is a 100 foot set back for oil
wells from residential but the presence of a fence would reduce this.
(2796d) -6- P.C. 6-18-85
Commissioner Schumacher asked staff if oil wells within 100 feet
from residential must be screened.
Tom Shaw stated yes.
Mike Adams of staff stated that all existing wells in this project
area have a block wall around them as part of the project.
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she hesitated to grant this
request because in the future the city may not want this area walled
in. She stated that she would like a condition that this
application come back for review on the conditional use permit so we
can maintain what we want out there.
Mike Adams stated that upon any new entitlements in this area we
will require a review of this conditional use permit.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-11 WITH CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-11:
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.
4. The proposed reduction of side yard setbacks to an aggregate of
20 feet with a minimum of 8 feet on one side will not
substantially reduce the open space feel of the project.
5. The proposed 8 foot sound wall on the western property line
adjacent to Edwards Street is reasonable to mitigate vehicular
noise along the arterial.
(2796d) -7- P.C. 6-18-85
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, -OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-11:
1. Original Condition of Approval No. 16(b) (CUP 82-3) is amended
to,read as follows:
b. Side Yard Setbacks: An aggregate of 20 feet with a minimum
of 8 feet on a side.
2. Original Condition of Approval No. 2 (CUP 82-3) is amended to
include the following sentence at the end of the condition:
"An 8 foot sound wall shall be permitted on the western
property boundary adjacent to Edwards Street pursuant to design
review by the Department of Development Services."
3. All other conditions previously approved under Conditional Use
Permit No. 85-11 shall continue to apply.
4. Solid fencing will be allowed around the entire perimeter of
the rear yards, provided that the fencing is of wood
construction and such fencing is not constructed beyond the
front facade of the house. All fencing shall be subject to an
annual review and/or a review upon any other entitlement in the
area. In addition, further review will be required on fencing
upon the adoption of any specific plan, development standards
or other zoning for the area.
C-4 ZONE CHANGE NO. 85-7/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.-85-21
Tait & Associates, Inc.
Zone Change No. 85-7 is a request to add the service station suffix
(Article 948) to the existing base zone of C4, Highway Commercial.
The applicant intends to demolish the existing service station on
the site and construct a new service station, the SS suffix is
required in order to permit the new construction.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Tom Turner, Civil Engineer of the project, stated that the applicant
planned on removing all of the facility and constructing a modern
station and stated that the driveway would be best addressed when
the applicant comes back with the specific plan.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Porter asked staff if the driveway located 100 feet
north of the property line is going to be improved. Staff stated
yes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD TO APPROVE
ZONE CHANGE NO. 85-7 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-21 WITH
FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
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MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. A change of zone from C4,"Highway Commercial District, to
C4-SS, Highway Commercial District - Service Station, is
consistent with the General Plan designation of General
Commercial and intent and purpose of Article 948.
2. The proposed zone change is compatible with surrounding
commercial uses.
C-5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-24/TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
12268/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-27/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT NO. 85-7/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 84-34 - "Palm Court"
On June 4, 1985 the Planning Commission continued the subject
applications at the request of the developer to allow time for
revisions to the plans
The subject request is for a mixed use development consisting of 205
senior apartment units, 30 assisted care units, 30 convalescent care
units, 14,500 square feet retail commercial and 2,400 square feet
office. Because the project is located in two distinct zoning
districts, and is a mixed use project, there are several ways to
analyze it for compliance with development standards. Staff used a
formula arrived at by taking a proportional percentage of the site
area in relationship to the zoning of either Oldtown Specific Plan
District II or Downtown Specific Plan VI
Access into the project will be from two locations: north end of
Lake Street and the intersection of Atlanta and Orange Avenues.
Lake Street is designed as a secondary arterial with a 90 foot
right-of-way with a 7 foot sidewalk capable of accommodating 15,000
to 20,000 vehicle trips per day. Atlanta Avenue will be a major
arterial (100 foot right-of-way) able to accommodate between
20,000-25,000 vehicle trips per day. It is anticipated that summer
beach -traffic will use Atlanta Avenue.
Tom Windfield, applicant, gave a slide show presentation and spoke
in support of the project. He stated that he disagreed with the
proposed reduction in the number of convalescent beds.
Jim Eaton, President of Basic American Retirement Division of Basic
Americal Incorporated Operators of the facility also gave an
informational presentation on the project
Commissioner Erskine asked what the estimated monthly charge was per
room. Jim Eaton stated that the avera a was $1500 per month with
all services and from low to high was 1100 to $1800 per month.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
John M. Pratto, spoke in opposition to the project stating that the
parking lot would be located in his back yard. He also stated that
he was concerned about the high density next to R1 property.
(2796d) -9- P.C. 6-18-85
Susan Pratto spoke in opposition to the project stating that she was
concerned about guest and employee parking. She stated that there
was no alotment for on or off parking.
Dr. Morris Ehrlich stated that the project was ok but in the wrong
location. He stated that it should be adjacent to a hospital.
Mary Rose Skolyan spoke in opposition to the project stating that a
four-story building was to high.
Don Salven read letters submitted by citizens opposed to the
project. He stated that the area should remain residential.
Kenneth Skolyan spoke in opposition to the project stating that he
was concerned about the use of the convalescent hospital and if it
was going to be used only by the project's occupants.
Steve Borren spoke in opposition to the project stating that he did
not like the project and that it blocked several peoples view.
E.T. Conlon spoke in'opposition to the project. He expressed
concern whether the city would be reimbursed for closing part of
Lake Street.
Kay Seraphine
spoke in opposition to the
project. She stated that
the density was to high and there would
be an impact'on parking.
Dennis McGood
the project isolated
spoke in opposition to the
Alabama Street from
project. He stated that
the Downtown area.
Michael Roger,
President of the Senior Citizens,
spoke in support of
the project.
He stated that the elderly
would appreciate a project
like this.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Commission review ensued. The Commission discussed parking ratio.
Commissioner Porter requested something more specific to the age of
the tenants. Staff stated that they would state a specific minimum
age in a condition. Commissioner Erskine questioned the amount of
traffic for quest visits. Howard Zelefsky stated this information
was discussed in the Negative Declaration. Chairman Livengood asked
the applicant about the 25 employee parking spaces provided. Terry
Tornek, representative for the applicant, stated that there are 49
full-time employees, but only half will use parking due to shifts,
salary and types of jobs available. Commissioner Schumacher
questioned how many units were allowed on site and the impact of a
density bonus. Mike Adams of staff stated 136 were allowed by code
with a minimum of 170 with a density bonus. Commissioner Livengood
stated that he could not support this project due to the fact that
the building was too intense. He asked staff what will happen in
the future years if this project is a disaster and it folds; is
there any guarantee that this project will always be a senior
(2796d) -10- P.C. 6-18-85
citizen project. Mike Adams of staff stated that a minimum age as a
condition could provide that assurance. Chairman Livengood asked
staff what would happen if they rented to people under the age
requirement. Mike Adams stated that they could have their
conditional use permit revoked. Commissioner Erskine suggested
continuance in order to provide the Commission an opportunity to
review public testimony and concerns of the Commission.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY PORTER TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-24/TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
12268/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-27/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
85-7/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 84-34 - "Palm Court" TO THE JULY 2,
1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-6 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-23
Timothy Woodson and Steve Hall
Conditional Use Permit No. 85-23 is a request to establish a
wholesale nursery on a 2.83 acre vacant site owned by the City of
Huntington Beach. The subject property is approximately 250 feet
north of Adams Avenue adjacent to the west side of the Santa Ana
River and within an R1, Single Family Residential district.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Mary Murietta, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition to the
City's use of the land stating that the area should be cleaned up
before it is used.
Ron Ferri also spoke in opposition in regards to the City dumping
waste there and the truck traffic.
John Owen spoke in opposition to the project stating that his back
yard easily floods and he feels that the nursery will worsen the
problem due to watering every day.
Steve Hall and Timothy Woodson, applicants, spoke in support of the
project. They stated that they would not be watering on a daily
basis and also the plants are in containers. They also stated that
the truck usage was limited.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Livengood asked staff what had come before the Commission
concerning this area. Mike Adams of staff stated that they had
approved a similar project adjacent to this location and that this
project was an expansion of that previous approval.
(2796d) -11- P.C. 6-18-85
Commissioner Frskine asked staff what the additional operation would
be. Mike Adams of staff stated expansion would provide additional
growing space. Commissioner Erskine asked what,the major concern of
the public was. Ron Ferri, public speaker, stated that the concern
of the neighbors was the mess left there and the truck traffic.
Commissioner ERskine stated that -the applicant would -,eliminate these
problems. Ron Ferri stated that the City dumps trash there. He
stated that he would support the project if the city would clean up
the area. The Commission asked for staff's reaction. Mike Adams of
staff stated that this area is used for dumping and he would have to
check with Public Works. Commissioner Porter requested that a
condition be made stating that prior to the issuance of permits the
land owner shall clean up the debris,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY PORTER TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-23 WITH CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchel1
ABSTAIN: None
MOTIONED
PASSED
Findings
for Approval:
1.
The proposed nursery is compatible with existing uses in the
vicinity because it is small scale and for wholesale
purpose
only.
2.
The conditions of approval will assure that the proposed
nursery will not have a detrimental effect upon the general
health, welfare, safety and convenience of persons residing
in the neighborhood, nor be detrimental to, -the value of the
-property
and improvements in the neighborhood.
3.
The..proposed-nursery is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the General Plan.
4.
Access to and parking for the proposed use will not create
undue traffic problems because the use is wholesale and not
open to the public.
Conditions of Approval:
1.
The conceptual site plan dated -June 13, 1985, shall be the
-
approved layout.
2.
The greenhouse shall be setback at least 20 feet from the
westerly block wall and shall not exceed 15 feet in height
open on all sides.
(2796d) -12- P.C. 6-18-85
3. The site and access road shall be maintained with gravel
ground cover or other suitable material to control dirt and
dust.
a. An asphalt paved driveway transition from the driveway
apron to a distance and width to the satisfaction and
specifications of the Public Works Department.
4. All soil amendments or planting mix material shall be kept
damp as to not blow onto adjacent properties. All such
material shall not be stacked over a height of six (6) feet
and shall not be stored within 20 feet of the westerly or
northerly property lines.
5. The taller and larger plant materials shall not be stored
within twenty (20) feet of the residential properties to the
west. Lower growing trees and shrubs only shall be permitted
within 20 feet of these residential properties, shall be no
higher than one (1) foot lower than the top of existing block
wall.
6. Chemical spraying of plant materials is prohibited. Plant
watering shall be done in such a manner to prevent water from
flowing into the residential area.
7. There shall be no activity, nor deliveries, including
maintenance, between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. on
weekdays, excluding holidays. On weekends or holidays, there
shall be no activity whatsoever other than general
maintenance.
a. No retail activity or sales to the public shall take
place on the property.
8. All vehicles operating within the nursery shall not exceed
speeds of ten (10) miles per hour.
9. Outside phone alarms, intercoms, and loudspeakers are
prohibited.
10. Any yard lighting proposed shall be directed away from
adjacent residential properties.
11. Any proposed signing shall conform to Article 976 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
12. Proposed portable and permanent office and storage buildings
(including storage bins) shall be located within fifty (50)
feet from the east property line, and subject to review and
approval by the Director of Development Services.
13. All chemicals used or stored at the subject site shall be
approved by the Orange County Agricultural Department, as
required by law.
(2796d)
-13-
P.C. 6-18-85
14. The applicant shall submit a grading/drainage plan to the
Department of Public Works for review and approval, prior to
any grading operation or change of drainage.
15. This.Conditional Use Permit is subject to annual review. An
violation of the conditions of this -report or applicable
zoning laws may be cause for revocation of this Conditional
Use Permit.
16. Prior to issuance of building permits, the land owner shall
remove all debris from the site. In addition, a written
report shall be submitted to the Planning Commission from the
Director of Public Works with regard to the operations on
this site.
C-7 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-24/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
84-45/ZONE CHANGE NO. 84-14/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 84-28
Applicant: Shell Oil Company
Zone Change No. 84-14 is a request to change the zone from C4 to C4-SS
as required by Article 948 recently amended by Code Amendment No.
84-21. Conditional Use Permit No. 84-24 is a request to establish a
convenience market with gasoline sales and car wash pursuant to
S.9430.8(b) and S.9481.3. Conditional Exception No. 84-45 is a
request to permit a reduction of on -site parking pursuant to S.
9430.8.2(a).
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-24/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-45/ZONE
CHANGE NO. 84-14/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 84-28 TO THE JULY 16, 1985
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Livengood,'Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell - Rowe and Schumacher out of the room
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-8 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 85-11 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
On April 16, 1985, the Planning Commission directed staff to initiate
a code amendment covering the areas of concern outlined by the ad -hoc
committee on the Board of Zoning -'Adjustments. The general changes are
to the Board's make-up,'areas of responsibility, and noticing
procedures.
It should be noted that since the Board of Zoning Adjustments is
mentioned throughout Division 9, the process of changing over various
uses and the applications they require will have to be a gradual one.
Article 981 will be revised as part of this code amendment. As staff
proceeds in revising and rewriting other code sections, including eac
district's regulations, the changes can be incorporated and adopted.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD TO APPROVE
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 85-11 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Rowe Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell - Schumacher out of the room
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-9 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 85-13/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.
85-23/LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR ADULT DANCING FACILITIES
Applicant: The City of Huntington Beach
On May 22, 1985 the Planning Commission continued action on Code
Amendment No. 85-13 in order to permit staff additional time to
clarify and amend the proposed locational criteria.
The Planning Commission requested that staff initiate a code amendment
to add locational criteria to adult dancing, live entertainment, and
discotheques within the C21 Community Business District; C4, Highway
Commercial District; North Huntington Center Specific Plan; and
Seabridge Specific Plan.
Code Amendment No. 85-13 is in response to the public nuisances
created by a number of existing adult discotheques and night clubs
located adjacent to residential areas. These problems include
littering, vehicles speeding in the parking lots, and loud and
boisterous patrons.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MIRJAHANGIR AND SECOND BY ROWE TO APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 85-13/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-23/LOCATIONAL CRITERIA
FOR ADULT DANCING FACILITIES BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell - Schumacher out of the room
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-10 USE PERMIT NO. 85-10/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-19 REFERRED BY
THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Applicant: Ron Lingenfelter
Use Permit No. 85-19 is a request to expand a retail commercial
business with take-out food service to a full restaurant pursuant to
S.4.2.01. Conditional Exception No. 85-19 is a request to deviate
from setbacks, landscaping, and parking as required by S.4.2.01(d) and
S.4.7 et seq of the Downtown Specific Plan. After several
unsuccessful attempts by the applicant to secure additional off -site
parking, these applications were referred by the Board of Zoning h
Adjustments to the Planning Commission.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO CONTINUE USE
PERMIT NO. 85-10/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-19 REFERRED BY THE BOAR
OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST BY THE FOLLOWING VOT
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-11 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 85-1
SATELLITE DISH'ANTENNA REGULATIONS
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Code Amendment No. 85-1 proposes to establish a new definition and add
provisions to,regulate the installation of satellite dish antennas.
At the present time, any rooftop satellite dish antenna is subject to
Section 9730.20 which requires screening from the public right-of-way
and to Section 9730 which governs maximum height for rooftop
mechanical equipment. As a department policy, when installed detached
from a building, satellite dish antennas are considered to be
accessory structures and are limited to setbacks and height of
accessory structures. Some zoning districts do not have separate
standards for accessory structures; therefore, in these cases the base
zone height and setbacks apply.
The proposed code amendment has been drafted to restrict an integrate
commercial or industrial center to only one satellite dish antenna pep
center. The Planning Commission may wish to consider a revision to
allow one antenna per business if all general provisions can be
satisfied.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY PORTER TO CONTINUE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 85-1 SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA REGULATIONS DUE TO THE LATE
HOUR BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell - Schumacher out of the room
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
D. Items not for public hearing:
E. Discussion Items: None
F. Pending Items
F-1 Pending Items List
Chairman Livengood requested staff to explore a new state law
for vesting or tentative maps.
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Commissioner Erskine requested that staff investigate 17013
Edgewater Street in regards to debris in the dock area.
Commissioner Erskine also asked staff to see if there was any
response to a letter written to Bob Williams of Americal Golf
from Max Boxman in Community Services in regards to golf balls
coming onto Warner and Heil.
G. Planning Commission Items: None
H. Development Services Items: None
I. Adjournment
The Planning Commission adjourned at 12:15 a.m. to the next
regular meeting of July 2, 1985.
Tom Live• g od, Ch irma
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