HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-02APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1985
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
TUESDAY, July 2, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood,
Erskine-, Mirjahangir
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Porter
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 LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, AND
JUNE 41 1985 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMISSION ITEMS:
Chairman Livengood requested an update on the progress of the
proposed ordinance "inspection Upon Resale"
Commissioner Erskine asked staff if the Holly Committee has
gotten off the ground. Secretary Palin stated that the
committee has been formed but no meeting has been scheduled to
his knowledge. Chairman Livengood asked if there were
Commissioners included on this committee to which staff
responded yes.
C. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
C-1 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
Applicant: BWC/Vanderwood
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 located at the approved realignment of Lake Street, Atlanta
Avenue and Orange Avenue. 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 both
Oldtown Specific Plan District II or Downtown Specific Plan District
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 primary
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.
On June 18, 1985 the Planning Commission continued the subject
applications with the developer's consent due to the length of the
agenda and to allow time for a meeting between the applicant and
concerned property owners. Staff has revised the findings and
conditions of approval.
The Commission asked staff if an agreement could be made that would
go with the land if for some reason the use was changed and a
conversion to apartments or a hotel is requested. The commission
asked staff if they could lock the project into senior housing.
Mike Adams of staff answered that the Commission could add a
condition to state any proposed change of use will require a new
entitlement.
Chairman Livengood asked staff if the statement on granting
affordable housing for 35 years was a true statement. Secretary
Palin answered yes.
Commissioner Erskine asked staff what mechanics were going to be
used to keep the public out of the facility. Howard Zelefsky of
staff stated the applicant should respond to the question.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Ken Skolyan spoke in opposition of the project. His concerns
included parking, parking structure, primary use of the hospital and
the height of the building.
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Pat Marshall spoke in support of the project stating seniors need
this type of development.
Cecilia Ruir spoke in support of the project indicating it would be
a wonderful addition to the Downtown area.
Kevin Kelly spoke in opposition to the project stating that he feels
parking will not be adequate based on his experiences in similar
complexes.
Charles Pelky spoke in opposition to the project.
Robert F. Beremy spoke.in support of the project. He stated that it
is a good project but expressed concern about the parking.
Mary Rose Skolyan spoke in opposition to the project.
Don Slaven spoke in opposition to the project.
Tom Windfield, applicant, referred to future projects that could be
built in this area if this proposal was not approved. He stated
that the standards by which the senior project was being developed
was a much smaller ratio in all ways compared to condominiums or
apartments.
Commissioner Erskine question the applicant if there was a full
medical staff. Tom Windfield stated that a full senior citizen
staff is required by the state of California. A licenced medical
supervisor or nurse is on the site at all times. Commissioner
Erskine asked in the event one of the congregate residents breaks a
bone and there is nobody there to handle this, does the patient have
to be transported to another hospital. Tom Windfield stated that an
emergency medical facility is located on the site. Commissioner
Erskine asked if a doctor would be on call. Tom Windfield stated
yes a doctor would be on call for all emergencies. Commissioner
Erskine questioned pedestrian control along the retail node. Tom
Windfield responded that this was subject to modification. He
stated that access to a portion of the facility would be through a
key or number punch. Guest access would come through a security
facility located in the lobby. Commissioner Erskine questioned the
security of the facility. Tom Windfield stated that the intent is
to have the property secured on a 24 hour basis.
Susan Conrad stated that she felt the project should be continued
for further study and analysis.
Sue Prato stated that she met with the developer and did not feel
satisfied. She stated that she was still concerned about the
parking and the height of the building and the density of the
project.
Doctor Morris Ehrlich stated that he was concerned with the outcome
of the project if the concerns cannot be worked out.
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Mike Adams also read a letter submitted by by Robert Allen, resident
and property owner in the Downtown area, which reflects his support
of approval of the Palm Court project.
Mike Rogers, senior citizen, spoke in support of the project.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Erskine asked staff how they planned to preserve the
character of the neighborhood and the safety of the senior
citizens. He felt the design feature of the project is not
concurrent with the renderings or site plan the Commission has been
given to date. He stated that the design feature needs to be
spelled out by the Commission. He suggested that the Commission
consider some diagram parking with landscape median along Atlanta
and Lake Streets. This should happen whether or not the project is
able to handle -internal parking. Commissioner Erskine added that
the convalescent care should be limited to 30 only, and only
available to residents of the project. Finally, he was ready to
recommend support to the City Council.
Commissioner Mirjahangir said that he was concerned about the
parking. He stated that he would like to see staff work with the
applicant to try and work out an alternate which should be done
before construction commences. He added that the density bonus
should show assistance to make this affordable -housing. Finally,
that if the city is going to give a 50% density bonus, what would
the developer back to the city in return.
Commissioner Rowe stated that he was not biased against senior
citizens, but felt that this is not the place for this development
due to parking.
Commissioner Winchell stated that this project was unique, but in a
complicated way. She asked staff if .6 parking ratio would be
adequate for active seniors who drive and visitors. She stated that
the height limit in Oldtown District 6 does not allow 45 foot. She
stated that she would like to see only three stories in the northern
area. She stated that the tenant age should be specified. She
added that there should be.some type of alternative plan in case
this is not a marketable plan. Finally, the greatest density bonus
she could support would be 25%.
Commissioner Schumacher asked staff what the city was getting in
return for the density bonus. She stated that there was no problem
with senior housing in this area. She also commented on the retail
downtown stating that there was too much. She suggested eliminating
some of the retail which would eliminate some of the parking problem.
Chairman Livengood stated that one of his concerns is the density
bonus. He stated that he is concerned this project will change. He
stated that he would also favor the 25% density bonus and would
support the project.
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Commissioner Erskine asked Bob Sangster, Attorney, if the City could
require a convenant that would run with the land. Bob Sangster
stated yes, that we could make it a recorded development agreement.
Commissioner Erskine stated that he would like to see the convenant
be a condition of the conditional use permit.
Chairman Livengood stated that he would like to see a list of what
the developer is proposing and what the city is proposing.
Commissioner Winchell discussed the retail required for district 6.
Chairman Livengood asked staff if they could come up with a figure
for the 25% density bonus. Howard Zelefsky stated that in the
Oldtown area it allows (158 units with 39 1/2 units above).
A straw vote was taken on 205 units at 51% Density bonus.
AYES: Schumacher, Erskine
NOES: Rowe, Winchell, Livengood, Mirjahangir
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION FAILED
Commissioner Mirjahangir asked if the height will still be over 30
feet. Mike Adams stated this will only effect the height on one
side there is a portion of the project that is still 45 feet higher
located towards Lake away from residential.
A straw vote was taken on 192 units instead of the proposed 205
which is 13 units less.
AYES: Schumacher, Livengood Erskine, Mirjahangir
NOES: Rowe, Winchell
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Commissioner Schumacher asked staff about the stamped concrete
standards in the Downtown Design Standards. Mike Adams of staff
stated that the project will be subject to Design Review Board
approval and that a materials pallet would be submitted.
Commissioner Erskine asked staff if the Commission was willing to
consider diagonal parking and if this would effect the conditions.
Mike Adams stated yes, this would have to meet the satisfaction of
Public Works.
The Commission discussed the revised conditions which are reflected
in the final conditions adopted.
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Commissioner Erskine stated that staff should incorporate input from
the Commission on architectual design. He stated that he liked the
original archetect renderings submitted to the Commission the first
time.
Mike Adams asked Commissioner Erskine if he would be available for a
Design Review Board meeting. Commissioner Erskine stated yes.
Commissioner Winchell requested a condition for the applicant to
provide 20% low income housing off -site to satisfy Mello Bill if
Bond Financing is not used. She stated that the city needs low not
moderate income off -site projects.
Commissioner Erskine stated that the Commission should vote on the
design. Chairman Livengood asked staff if they could word a
condition for Project Architectural Review to come back to the
Planning Commission after Design Review Board comments for a final
decision. Mike Adams stated yes.
A straw vote was taken on the applicant being required to provide
20% low to moderate income units offsite if bond financing fails.
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
NOES: Winchell
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir
A straw vote was taken to resolve the number of nursing beds which
would be 60 beds; 30 convalescent and 30 assisted care.
AYES:
Rowe, Winchell,
Mirjahangir
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Porter
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO APPROVED
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 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir
NOES: Rowe, Winchell
ABSENT:- Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12208:
1. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of
land use as well as setting forth objectives for the
implementation of this type of development. Therefore, the
project as proposed complies with the City's General Plan of
Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential.
2. The lot size, depth, frontage, street width, and other
design and implementation features of the 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 City Subdivisions.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-24:
1. The proposed mixed use development consisting of 192
apartment units with a total of 60-beds for both the
convalescent and assisted care facility having a 41% density
bonus and 14,500 square feet of retail area is compatible
with surrounding land uses and is in conformance with the
General Plan policies because the proposed improvements are
consistent with the intent of Downtown Specific Plan and
Oldtown Specific Plan.
2. The proposed mixed use development consisting of 192
apartment units with a total of 60-beds for both the
convalescent and assisted care facility having a 41% density
bonus and 14,500 square feet of retail area will not be
detrimental to the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the
neighborhood because the project will be in compliance with
the regulations set forth in the Ordinance Code as approved
by the Planning Commission.
3. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed
development does properly adapt the structures to streets,
driveways, and other uses in a harmonious manner. Lake and
Atlanta Avenues, being a primary means of access, are
arterial highways and have sufficient capacity to
accommodate project -generated traffic.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-27:
1. The granting of the Conditional Exception for deviation in
the height limit of 30 feet will not constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the
vicinity and under an identical zone classification. The
project will maintain a 30 foot height limit for the portion
of the building adjacent to the Oldtown District.
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2. There are exceptional circumstances which apply to this
property that deprive the subject property of privileges
enjoyed on other properties in the vicinity and under
identical zone classifications because of the realignment of
the street pattern.
3. Granting Conditional Exception No. 85-27 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious
to property the same zone classifications because the
proposed will not adversely impact surrounding property and
is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Downtown
Specific Plan District 6 and Oldtown Specific Plan District
2.
4. Conditional Exception No. 85-27 is consistent with the goals
and policies of the City's General Plan and approval of
Conditional Exception No. 85-27 will not result in any
modification to the requirements of the Coastal Land Use
Plan.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-2:
1. The proposed mixed use project is consistent with the City
Coastal Zone suffix and the Downtown Specific Plan Standards
except as provided for in Conditional Exception No. 85-27 as
well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code applicable to the property; and conforms with the
plans, policies, requirements and standards of the City's
Coastal Land Use Plan.
2. The proposed development can be provided with infrastructure
in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Land USe
Plan.
3. The proposed development conforms with the public access and
public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California
Coastal Act.
SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-15:
1. The Site Plan, Floor Plans and Elevations dated June 10,
1985 shall be modified to include the items listed below,
then resubmitted subject to review and approval by the
Director of Development Services which reflects:
a. A parking ratio for the apartment units of
1 space/studio and 1 bedroom units
2 spaces/2 bedroom units
As an alternative, prior to issuance of building permits the
applicant/developer shall enter into an agreement with the
City of Huntington Beach (to be reviewed by the City
Attorney's office as to form and content) which will commit
the developer/applicant to fund the cost of a parking study
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(administered by City Staff) at 90% occupancy of the 192
apartment units. Said study will be used as a decision
making tool to determine the amount of financial
participation (if any) the developer/applicant will have
toward a public parking facility up to the difference
between the number of spaces proposed and the number of
spaces required by code. An annual review shall be
conducted thereafter to determine any future participation
subject to the discretion of the Director of Development
Services.
b. A fully dimensioned plan reflecting compliance with
open space requirements.
C. Turning radius of 27 feet for retail parking areas.
d. A total of 60 beds for the convalescent care facility.
e. A total of 192 senior apartment units.
f. The number and location of all trash bins.
g. The elimination of all office square footage above the
commercial.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, a copy of the
guidelines for tenant occupancy shall be submitted to the
Department of Development Services and reviewed by the City
Attorney's office as to form and content. It shall include
provisions for: establishing the minimum age requirements
(55 years), prohibiting persons from residing in the
convalescent care/assisted care facility without first being
a tenant of the apartment project for a minimum of six
months or have a lease to that effect. This requirement of
a minimum age shall run for 30 years.
3. A parking management plan shall be submitted and be subject
to the review and approval of the Department of Development
Services. It shall address:
a. Signing
b. Control of parking by use
C. Van and limousine service
d. Parking by unit assignment
e. Security
4. orange Avenue/Atlanta Avenue shall be dedicated and
constructed as a 100 foot primary arterial highway to Public
Works. standards and subject to the Downtown Design
Guidelines.
5. Lake Street shall be dedicated and constructed as a 90 foot
primary arterial highway to Public Works standards and
subject to the Downtown Design Guidelines.
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a. Pecan Avenue shall be dedicated and constructed to
Public Works standards.
6. Vacation proceedings will be initiated by the City of
Huntington Beach for the vacation of Chicago Avenue (Gross
Avenue) and a portion of Lake Street. The -remaining portion
of Chicago Avenue (Gross Avenue) between Lot 1 (Block 301)
and Lot 17 (Block 201) of the Vista Del Mar Tract shall be
cul-de-saced to Public Works standards .
7. Patterned concrete within public right-of-way shall be
limited to locations and design established in the Downtown
Design Guidelines.
8. All required landscaping shall be installed on site, not
within public right-of-way, and -maintained by the
developer. A detailed landscape plan and sprinkler plan'
shall be submitted in accordance with the Downtown Design
Guidelines.
9. Water mains shall be constructed in Pecan Avenue, Lake
Street and Orange/Atlanta Avenue to tie into existing
systems.
10. Storm drain facilities shall be constructed as required by
the Department of Public Works.
11. The primary driveway and access widths shall be a minimum of
27 feet wide. The parking lot aisles shall be 27 feet wide
in the commercial area.
12. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout the complex to comply with Pamphlet.13, Standards
of the National Fire Protection Association.
13. The elevator, cars shall be a minimum. of 618".wide by 413"
deep to allow the use of an ambulance stretcher which has a
minimum size 22" x 78" in its horizontal,position.
14. Fire hydrants shall be apprgyed,and installed.as per Fire
Department specifications.
15. Any entry gate shall be approved and comply with Fire
Department Standards.
16. A wet standpipe system shall .be installed in,the stairway
landings an parking garages as Per Uniform Building Code
Standards, ;
17. A public address..system and voice communications system
shall be installed throughout health care and residential
area.
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18. An automatic fire alarm system approved by the Fire
Department is to be installed throughout.
19. No parking area shall be designated. Fire lanes shall be
posted per Fire Department Standard #415.
20. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
enter an agreement to provide low or moderate income housing
units in order to comply with Mello Bill requirements with
regard to coastal areas.
The applicant shall provide housing units for persons of low
or moderate income subject to the provisions of Government
Section 65590 (d). The applicants compliance with Section
65590 (d) of the Government Code in terms of amount and
location of affordable housing provided shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Department of Development
Services.
This agreement shall be reviewed by the City Attorney's
office as to form and content and approved by the Director
of Development Services.
21. Low volume heads shall be used in all showers.
22. 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.
23. Energy efficient lighting, such as high pressure sodium
vapor lamps, shall be used in parking lot and recreation
area. A lighting plan shall be submitted to Development
Services which illustrates that spillage onto adjacent
properties will not occur.
24. 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
45 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.
25. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report
indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth
movement for the subject property. All structures within
this development shall be constructed in compliance with the
g-factor as indicated by the geologist's report.
Calculations for footings and structural members to
withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the
City for review prior to issuance of building permits.
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26. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the
locations of the 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.
27. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the location of cooking
facilities, port -a -heaters, and central heating units. This
requirement may be waived provided that the applicant will
provide a more energy efficient alternative subject to the
review and approval of the Department of Development
Services.
28. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke this
Conditional Use Permit if any violation of these conditions
or the Huntington Beach Ordinance or Municipal Codes occur.
Any proposed change of use, intensity or significant change
in design shall require a new conditional use permit subject
to Planning Commission review.
29. If the applicant does not obtain bond financing for the
project, the requirement for 20% of the units (38 total
units) to be made available to persons earning less than 80%
of the Orange County median income figure may be satisfied
off site subject to approval of the Director of Development
Services. The loss of bond financing will not relieve the
applicant of the responsibility to provide affordable
housing in conjunction with this project.
30. Prior to the issuance of building permits a materials pallet
indicating final color choices of the building materials and
product types along with detail design features and shall be
submitted to the Design Review Board for comment with final
review and approval by the Planning Commission.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12268:
1. The Tentative Tract No. 12268 received and dated May 24,
1985, shall be the approved layout.
2. A copy of the recorded tract map shall be filed with the
Department of Development Services prior to issuance of
building permits.
3. On -site water -system shall be constructed and dedicated per
Public Works requirements.
4. on -site sewer system shall be private, but is subject to
Public Works requirements.
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C-2 USE PERMIT NO. 85-19/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-19/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-14
Applicant: Ron Lingenfelter
On June 18, 1985 the Planning Commission continued Use Permit No.
85-19 and Conditional Exception No. 85-19, requesting expansion of
retail into restaurant, reduction in parking, and a special permit
to deviate from setbacks, landscaping and parking located at 226
Main Street, in order to allow the applicant time to file for a
Coastal Development Permit and to allow staff to review the parking
agreement provisions. The Coastal Development Permit has been filed
pursuant to S.989.5.3.1(b) which requires a Coastal Development
Permit when improvements to any structure would result in a change
in the intensity of the use of the structure.
The applicant submitted two agreements. One of which stated the
business owner/operator would participate with the Redevelopment
Agency with the condition that the restaurant use would be
transferable. The Redevelopment office, City Attorney's office, and
Planning Staff concur that the parking participation agreement must
be with the property owner. Compliance with City codes is the
property owner's responsibility.
There were no persons to speak for or against the proposal and the
public hearing opened and closed.
Commissioner Livengood asked staff if food would be the only item
sold. Mike Adams of staff stated that it was an expansion of the
restaurant only.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TO APPROVE
USE PERMIT NO. 85-19/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-19/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-14 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Livengood, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Porter - Schumacher and Erskine out of the room
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-14:
1. The Coastal Development Permit application will be consistent
with the Downtown Specific Plan by the implementation of a
parking participation agreement.
2. The proposed restaurant use is located at a site where the
existing street pattern is consistent with the Certified Land
Use Plan,
3. Because the development enhances the use of the downtown core
and the beach area, the application conforms to applicable
plans, policies, requirements, and standards of the California
Coastal Act and Certified Land Use Plan.
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4. The proposed project is consistent with the City Coastal Zone
suffix as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code applicable to the property; and conforms with
the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the City's
Coastal Land Use Plan.
5. The proposed project can be provided with infrastructure in a
manner that is consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan.
6. The proposed project conforms with the public access and
public recreational policies of Chapter 3 of the California
Coastal Act.
FINDINGS - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-19:
1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the property,
including the existing building configuration and location
with a redevelopment area, the strict application -of the
zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and
under identical zone classifications.
2. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-19 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications provided the
conditions described herein are complied with.
3. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
FINDINGS - USE PERMIT NO. 85-19:
1. Use Permit for the expansion to restaurant only is necessary
for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights.
2. The granting of this use permit will not be materially
detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or
injurious to the conforming land, property or improvements in
the neighborhood.
3. The applicant is willing and able to carry out this request
and will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay.
4. The granting of this use permit will not defeat the general
purposes or intent of the City's Ordinance Code.
5. The granting of the.use permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 85-19:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
March 15, 1985 shall be the approved layout.
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2. In lieu of providing on -site parking, the property owner shall
enter into an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency to
participate in a parking district formation or post a bond in
an amount adequate to cover the cost of the 28 parking space
deficiency.
3. The property owner shall submit an irrevocable offer of
dedication of 7-1/2 feet for alley widening purposes.
4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Building Division, Fire Department, and Orange County
Health Department.
5. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued upon satisfaction
of the above conditions.
6. The building must be brought into seismic safety compliance
prior to expansion to restaurant.
C-3 ZONE CHANGE NO. 85-8/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
85-25/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-20/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.
85-26
Applicant: Huntington Beach Company
Change of zone from R2-PD-0-CZ to ROS-O-CZ for the purpose to
construct six tennis courts with reduced setbacks located on the
east side of Palm Avenue approximately 300 feet south of Cherry hill
Avenue.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TO CONTINUE
ZONE CHANGE 85-8/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-25/CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION NO. 85-20/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-26 PER THE
APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO THE JULY 16, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
-BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Rowe, Winchell,
Mirjahangir
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Porter
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-29/ESTABLISHMENT OF MASSAGE
THERAPY
Applicant: Roland T. Clark
Town '& Country Spa located at 18582 Beach Boulevard was rendered a
non -conforming use on November 6, 1981 when the City Council adopted
a zoning ordinance (Article 975 - Adult Entertainment Business)
which established locational criteria for spas and massage parlors
and required approval of a Conditional Use Permit for all such uses
in the City. The request is to close Town & Country Spa and open a
new massage therapy business under a new name in a location which
meets the locational criteria contained in Article 975 and to obtain
the required Conditional Use Permit.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-29 PER THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO THE
JULY 16, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-5 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84-1210/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
85-17/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-12/NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 85-33
Applicant: Ted and Olga Stavros
Tentative Parcel Map No. 84-1210 and Coastal Development Permit No.
85-12 is a request to divide a 24,121 square foot (79.06' x 305.101)
lot on the east side'of Sims Street approximately 350 feet north of
Los Patos Avenue into two parcels within the coastal zone.
Conditional Exception No. 85-17 is a request to permit each of the
two lots to have less than the minimum 60 feet of street frontage
(Sec. 9102.2); one has 59.06 feet of frontage and the other has 20
feet.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
John Lurcher, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
project. He stated that the project complied with the general land
use.
There were no -other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WINCHELL-AND'SECOND BY ROWE TO APPROVE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1210/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
85-17/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-12/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.
85-33 WITH CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Porter - Schumacher out of the room
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-6 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-26/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NO. 85-11'
Applicant: Nan Patel
Conditional Use Permit No. .85-26 in conjunction with a Special
Permit and Coastal Development Permit No. 85-11 is a request to
develop a three-story, 52-unit motel including a manager's unit and
maid's quarters ona 0.45 net acre vacant site at the northwest
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corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 8th Street. The Special Permit
request is to allow the encroachment of a canopy with support
columns 10 feet into the required 15 feet exterior side yard setback
from 8th. Street, for an 18 foot wide drive ramp in lieu of the
required 24 foot width requirement, and for 25 feet-6 inches wide
driveway aisles in lieu of the required 27 foot wide requirement.
The proposed motel project is exempt from environmental review
because it is in conformance with the Downtown Specific Plan
Environmental Impact Report pursuant to Section 15182 of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she does not like the method
used for access to the parking area. She asked if it was possible
to design the ingress/egress to be on the same side of the canopy.
Scott Hess of staff stated that access off Pacific Coast Highway is
not allowed. Commissioner Schumacher asked about 8th Street. She
stated that she felt the alley is a buffer for residential. Mike
Adams of staff stated that it can be designed that way, but will
lose a portion of the landscape buffer in front. If the applicant
keeps the plan of parking in the rear, we will preserve the
landscaping on Pacific Coast Highway." Commissioner Schumacher
stated that she would like to see plans with access off 8th Street.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Ken Moody, former owner of the property,.spoke in support of the
project.
Michael Thompson, owner of the property behind the project, stated
that he likes the design but is opposed to the access through the
alley.
Margaret Wilson stated that she liked the design of the project and
feels it will enhance the area. She stated concern, however, to the
access off the alley.
Pat Standby spoke in total support of the project.
Simon Lee, project archetect, spoke in support of the project
stating concern about the conditions of approval of the'Conditional
Use Permit 85-26 No. 1 letter (b) requesting that it be only 18
feet. He also stated concern for condition no.'l(c) stating that a
valet will be handling all parking for this area, and no. 4 stating
that the property owner is requesting too high a price for the land.
Larry Vastil spoke in opposition of the project stating that the
idea of the Downtown Specific Plan was to consolidate all of the
parcels.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Simon Lee, archetect, stated that he was still opposed to Condition
#4.
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Commissioner Erskine stated that he felt the project was very
beautiful but added that it violated the intent of the specific plan
in regards to consolidating all lots along Pacific Coast Highway.
He stated that condition No. 4 should be enforced because the extra
50 foot lot next door would eliminate the driveway and turning
radius problem.
Commissioner Mirjahangir stated that maybe there were too many units
on the site. He suggested eliminating some of the units to solve
the parking and traffic circulation concerns.
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she would like to see the
adjacent 50 foot parcel incorporated into the project. She stated
that she also did not like to see the applicant held back because
the adjacent property owner is asking to high a price for the
parcel. She stated that she liked the plan but feels there will be
trouble with the traffic and parking problem.
The Commission requested that this item be continued due to concerns
with the parking, access to the project's parking, and the
consolidation of the adjacent 50 foot lot.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMI NO. 85-26/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-11
TO THE JULY 16, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:,
AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-7 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12410/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
85-20/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-18
Applicant: Casa Linda Development Co.
Tentative Tract No. 12410, in conjunction with Conditional Use
Permit No. 85-20 and Negative Declaration No. 85-18 „ is a request
for a one lot subdivision on a 1.16 acre site for the purpose of
constructing 20 airspace townhomes. The applicant is seeking two
special permit requests for the development of the project:
reduction in turning radius from 25 feet to 24 feet (Section 9791d),
and reduction in building separation for units side by side from 20
feet to 16 feet-(Section'9362.7d).
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR TO CONTINUE
TENTATIVE DECLARATION NO. 12410/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
85-20/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-18 WITH APPLICANT'S CONCURRENCE TO
THE JULY 16, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Rowe, Winchell,
Mirjahangir
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Porter
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine,
C-8 SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 85-10
Applicant: Thomas Jacobs
The applicant's request is for the development of seven single
family dwellings on seven lots at the southwest corner of loth.
Street and Walnut Avenue. The conditional exception request is to
waive the requirement of a 2.5 foot alley dedication on the south
side of the property. (Section 9730.4 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code covers required dedications.) The zoning designation
is Downtown Specific Plan, District Two. The specific plan permits
residential uses in District Two subject to a site plan review.
Article 989 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code provides for site
plan reviews to be approved by the Planning Commission.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Thomas Jacobs spoke in support of the project
Commissioner Erskine asked Mr. Jacobs what each dwelling would
cost. Mr. Jacobs stated in the area of $170,000.
There were no other persons to speak for or against the proposal and
the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Erskine stated that he would like to see a revised site
plan before he would vote for this project stating that the houses
all looked the same. Mike Adams stated that a list of design
modifications staff would like to incorporate into the project are
listed in the conditions of approval.
Commissioner Winchell questioned relocation of the alley.
Chairman Livengood suggested continuing this item until the next
Planning Commission Meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE AND SECOND BY LIVENGOOD TO CONTINUE
SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 85-10/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-24 WITH THE
APPLICANT'S CONCURRENCE TO THE JULY 16, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
AYES: Rowe, Winchell,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
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MOTION PASSED
D. Items not for public hearing:
D.1 SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 85-32/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-34. A
request for a 100± unit mobilehome relocation park at the
northeast corner of Ellis Avenue and Goldenwest Street.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO
APPROVE SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 85-32/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.
85-34 WITH FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Winchell, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir
NOES: Rowe, Schumacher
ABSENT: Porter
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
E. Discussion Items:
F. Pending Items:
F-1 Pending Items List
Chairman Livengood requested the Commission to review the
Pending Items List and bring back comments to the July 16,
1985 Planning Commission Meeting.
G. Planning Commission Items:
H. Development Services Items:
Secretary Palin reviewed the action taken by City Council on
the Oldworld project.
I. Adjournment:
The Planning Commissioner adjourned at 12:45 a.m. to the next
regular meeting of July 16, 1985
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