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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
July 15, 1986 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
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Mirjahangir
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A-1 Minutes of 7/1/86 Planning Commission Meeting
MOTION BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE 7/1/86 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
A-2 Correction of Approved Minutes of 5/20/86 Planning Commission
Meeting
MOTION BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO APPROVE THE CORRECTED
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE 5/20/86 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
A-3 Amendment to Minutes Approved 7/1/86 (Finding No. 4) of June
17, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting
MOTION BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO APPROVE AMENDED MINUTES
OF THE JUNE 17, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 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:
B-1 Request to Amend Resolution No. 1327-A
Applicant: Carlton Browne & Co., Inc. (For a Mixed Use
Development at the Northeast Corner of Warner and Gothard)
This item was continued from July 1, 1986 because of a lack of a
majority vote on the motion to approve Resolution No. 1327-A as
submitted by the applicant.
Commissioner Porter indicated to the Planning Commission that he had
read the minutes and had reviewed the site on this project and would
be voting on this item.
Jerry Bame, representing the applicant, distributed a handout to the
Commissioners and questioned the Resolution dealing with buildings
#3 and #4. He indicated that the Resolution before the Planning
Commission this evening was not the Resolution proposed by the
applicant.
R. Harlow, representing the applicant, wanted 25% allowable use to
be in the retail end of the business. He would like allowable uses
to include offices to enable an accountant, an insurance broker, an
engineer, a sandwich shop, architect, manufacturer's representative,
and Community/Social Service services to occupy space in this
development.
Commissioners briefly discussed commercial and office uses along
Warner Avenue. Commissioners noted that about 70% of Mr. Bame's
requests in the handout for allowable uses is currently allowed.
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MOTION MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY ROWE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
1327-A, AS MODIFIED BY STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
NOES: Erskine, Porter
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Livengood, Mirjahangir
Kirk Kirkland, President, Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach Board of
Realtors, spoke in opposition to approval of Resolution 1356-A, item
#D-1 on the agenda, Development Standards for Single Family Homes
Within the Downtown -Specific Plan. Mr. Kirkland felt that the
requirement within this Resolution to require a notarized
declaration stating that a building was constructed pursuant to
approved plans and shall be limited for use as a single unit
building, was very restrictive and would present a hardship to
property owners.
Commissioners discussed the purpose of this Resolution which is to
keep single family dwellings as single family dwellings.
Commissioners feel this Resolution would help reduce bootlegging and
preserve the integrity of the Downtown Specific Plan District Two
area. Another point made by the Commission in response to Mr.
Kirkland's objection is that the notarized restriction is not as
restrictive as the CC&R's which goes with the deed.
Attorney Sangster said that the notarized declaration should be
recorded or the covenant was worthless.
The Commissioners discussed the estate area of the Lindberg
development in the Ellis/Goldenwest Specific Plan area. The
Commissioners asked staff if there were stable facilities on this
property. Staff responded that there was a lot for horse stables at
the present time. However, staff has received a request from David
Dahl for a zone change to delete the Q which requires equestrian
areas as he now wants to sell it. Mr. Dahl will be filling out a
zone change request shortly.
C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
C-1 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-44/TENTATIVE TRACT 12756
(CONTINUED FROM JULY 1, 1986)
This request is to permit a reduction in lot width for two lots
within a proposed eight -lot subdivision. On July 1, 1986, the
Planning Commission continued Conditional Exception No. 86-44 and
Tentative Tract 12756 and directed staff to explore alternative
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street layouts connecting the proposed cul-de-sac street with Moody
Circle to the north and/or extending the cul-de-sac street easterly
for access to future development on adjacent easterly parcels.
During staff's analysis, several layouts were submitted by the
applicant, the Traffic Division, Planning Commissioners, and the
neighborhood group.
Commissioners discussed the vehicular circulation of this area.
Commissioners asked Les Evans, Public Works, about the number of
vehicles traveling on the streets in question. Les responded that
this proposed project would generate the same number of trips as in
a typical project in a quarter section with four entrances and that
these streets could handle up to 2500 vehicles per day.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Robert Skinner, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
project. He expressed the applicant's willingness to decrease the
number of proposed units from 30 to 28. He felt it was
inappropriate to allow personal opinion of individuals to cloud the
basic issues of a project. He felt to do this was a form!of
discrimination. He asked relief from item #19 in the suggested
conditions of approval which would require a conditional use permit
for the project.
Margaret Wilson, who lives on Graham and is a 16 year resident of
Huntington Beach, spoke in support of the project. She feels the
project will modernize and update Huntington Beach.
Tom Hep, a property owner on Pearce Street, spoke in support of the
project. He felt the project would be an asset to the neighborhood.
A. Torosian, a property owner employed by Douglas Aircraft, spoke in
support of the project. He felt the units would be of high quality
and would enhance the community. He felt Huntington Beach needs
more rental units.
Alex Beauroyre, a property owner, spoke in support of the project.
He felt this project would provide needed housing and benefit the
community.
Ralph Downing, property owner, spoke in opposition to the project.
He felt the community had a need for housing but that this project
would create traffic and parking problems and affect the safety of
the neighborhood.
Mike Obradovich, resident, spoke in opposition to the project. He
felt the proposed project would create severe traffic and parking
problems. He felt the traffic issue should be closely evaluated and
the neighborhood concerns seriously considered. He felt there
should be a maximum number of bedrooms and units established for
this project.
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John March, resident and property owner, spoke in support of the
project. He felt the project would be good for the area and good
for Huntington Beach.
Nancy Walker, resident on Pearce Drive, spoke against the project
stating she felt serious traffic problems would occur if this
project were approved.
Tammy Spaeter, a renter on Moody Circle, spoke in opposition to the
project. She felt approval of this project would create traffic and
parking problems.
Christopher Kuljis, resident on Pearce Street, spoke against the
project stating she felt approval of this project would create
traffic and parking problems.
Cheryl Browning, spoke in opposition to this project. She felt the
project was non -conforming to both R1 and R2 residential areas. She
felt the neighborhood's proposed alternatives would better serve the
developer and neighborhood.
Mark Browning, resident, spoke in opposition to this proposed
project. He felt the traffic dangers at the corner of Bolsa Chica
and Pearce Street would be much greater if this project were
approved. He also felt there was not adequate parking for this
project.
Gene Carrothers, resident on Pearce Street, spoke in opposition to
the project. He felt this project would create traffic and parking
problems. He felt other traffic routing alternatives should be
considered such as closing off Moody Circle.
Michael Downey, resident on Pearce Street, spoke in opposition to
the project. He felt that traffic problems near Moody Circle are
already dangerous and approval of this project would only create
more danger.
Betty Gallup, resident on Stallion Circle, objects to this project.
She felt projects such as this were eliminating all the open space.
Kathy Meyers, resident on Grass Circle, spoke in support of what her
neighbors had already said and agreed with the traffic problems
created by exiting on Pearce as addressed by the other residents.
Robert Skinner, again spoke in support of this project. He
reiterated that this project met requirements of the zoning code,
the General Plan and the tentative tract. The applicant had reduced
the density from 30 units to 28 units to alleviate neighbors'
concerns. He is opposed to closing off Moody Circle. He said there
was sufficient on -site parking to comply with requirements. He felt
this project should be approved.
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There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
project and the public hearing was closed.
Attorney Sangster read to the Planning Commission the code
requirements and answered the Commissioner's questions about
imminent domain.
The Commissioners asked Attorney Sangster if the Commission had the
authority to designate a street configuration. Attorney Sangster
responded that the Commission did have such authority.
Commissioners discussed the traffic and parking impacts on Pearce
and future street traffic impacts if this project were approved.
Commissioners discussed this project's proximity to the airport and
the future access problems.
Commissioners discussed the various exhibits and alternatives
provided by both staff and the neighbors. The Commissioners decided
to take a straw vote to eliminate the alternatives they felt would
not be acceptable. The results are as follows:
To eliminate Exhibit #7
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
VOTE PASSED
To eliminate Exhibit #1
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
VOTE PASSED
To eliminate Exhibit #4
AYES:
Rowe, Schumacher,
NOES:
Erskine
ABSENT:
Winchell
ABSTAIN:
None
VOTE PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Livengood, Porter, Mirjahangir
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To eliminate Exhibit #5
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
VOTE PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
This left Exhibits #2, #3 and #6 still under consideration as
acceptable alternatives.
Commissioners directed staff to review condition of approval #9 and
look at adding a condition requiring an easement if necessary.
MOTION MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO CONTINUE TO THE
AUGUST 5, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, TO ALLOW STAFF TIME TO
ANALYZE EXHIBITS #2, #3 AND #6. IN THIS ANALYSIS, STAFF IS TO
ADDRESS CONCERNS OF THE ADJACENT RESIDENTS, ECONOMIC CONCERNS OF THE
PROPERTY OWNERS, THE POTENTIAL FOR LAND LOCK PARCELS, AND
CIRCULATION PLAN FOR THE AREA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
NOES: Erskine
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Porter, Mirjahangir
C-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-28 (CONTINUED FROM JULY 1, 1986
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
This request is to convert an existing service station to food mart
and in -bay car wash in conjunction with a service station.
MOTION MADE BY ERSKINE, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO CONTINUE, PER
APPLICANT'S WRITTEN REQUEST, TO THE AUGUST 19, 1986 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
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C-3 APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
NO. - AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 6-
JULY 1, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DENIAL OF USE PERMIT
This request is to appeal the Board of Zoning Adjustments denial of
the construction of an approximately 2,500 square feet drive-thru
restaurant and a request to reduce the minimum 27 feet turning
radius, minimum 10 feet wide landscape planter width, and the
required number of parking spaces.
MOTION MADE BY MIRJAHANGIR, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO CONTINUE, PER
APPLICANT'S WRITTEN REQUEST, TO THE AUGUST 5, 1986 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
C-4 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 86-17 (CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 1986 AND JUNE
1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
This request is to repeal existing Articles 969.5, 969, 965, 969.8,
and 969.7 and add new Article 941, "Limited Use/Recreational Open
Space Districts," and new Article 942, "Shoreline/ Water
Recreation/Coastal Conservation Districts."
This item was continued from the meeting of June 17, 1986. This
code amendment streamlines provisions in the subject areas listed
above. In addition, the articles have been modified to be
consistent in format and numbering with the rest of Division 9.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the project and the
public hearing was closed.
Commissioners discussed 969, Recreational Open Space District.
Commissioners wanted (f) "Signs shall conform to Article 976"
inserted in the new ordinance.
Also, Commissioners discussed Article 969.7, "CC" Coastal
Conservation District. Commissioners wanted S. 969.7.4 "Prohibited
Principal Uses and Structures" inserted in the new ordinance.
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MOTION MADE BY MIRJAHANGIR, SECOND BY SCHUMACHER, TO APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 86-17, WITH MODIFICATIONS, AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-5
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICIES
CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 1986 AND
JUNE 17, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
The City of Huntington Beach has adopted three goals for its housing
program which are consistent with State and Regional housing
policies. These goals are:
1. The attainment of decent housing within a satisfying living
environment for households of all socioeconomic, racial, and
ethnic groups in Huntington Beach.
2. The provision of a variety of housing opportunities by type,
tenure, and cost for households of all sizes throughout the
City.
3. The development of a balanced residential environment with
access to employment opportunities, community facilities, and
adequate services.
On June 16, 1986, the Planning Commission held a study session on
the draft affordable housing policies. A public hearing on the
housing policies was held on June 17, 1987, after which the Planning
Commission took a straw vote on each of the draft policies.
Staff has revised the affordable housing policies to conform with
the straw vote taken by the Commission. As the Commission
requested, copies of the revised policies were distributed to
interested parties and their comments requested. The distribution
included the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Board of Realtors,
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Huntington Beach Company,
and Richard Harlow and Associates. No comments have been received,
to date.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Kirk Kirkland, President, Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach Board of
Realtors, spoke in opposition to Resolution 1354 in the following
areas: (1) He does not believe it is reasonable to expect
affordable units, when they are included in a project, to be of the
same size and mix as the rest of the project. (2) He does not want
a maximum density bonus in the policy limits, and (3) he wants
requirement for affordable units to be comingled.
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There were no other persons to speak for or against the project and
the public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners held a brief discussion on the draft affordable
housing policies and Resolution 1354.
MOTION MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY ROWE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1354
APPROVING THE DRAFT AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICIES AND RECOMMEND THEM
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Porter, Mirjahangir
NOES: Erskine
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-6 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-21/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
86-25/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-12 ( CONTINUED FROM MAY
20 1986, JUNE 3, 1986 AND JUNE 17, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS
This request is to construct a 5-unit apartment project with special
permits and a conditional exception.
MOTION MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO TABLE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-21, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-25
AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-12 FOR 60 DAYS PER THE
APPLICANT'S REQUEST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-7 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-47
Conditional Exception No. 86-47 is a request to permit: (1) an
angled building encroachment into the required front sight angle
setback along Beach Boulevard; (2) a reduction in required parking
spaces from 127.4 to 114 based on joint use of the parking area for
the meeting rooms and motel rooms; and (3) reduction in required
landscaping along MacDonald Avenue from 15feet to 10 feet in width.
On July 15, 1986, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use
Permit No. 86-24 to construct a 104-unit motel located on the west
side of Beach Boulevard between Holt Avenue and MacDonald Avenue
with specific conditions. Revised plans have been submitted
depicting these changes except for those included within this
conditional exception request. The 104-unit motel has been reduced
to 101 units.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
This request is covered under Negative Declaration No. 86-28
previously approved for a 104-unit motel.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Jerry Ramsey, Ramsey Architects, representing the applicant, spoke
in support of the project. Mr. Ramsey took exception to conditions
of approval item #l.b. and #l.c.
Chandulal K. Patel, applicant, spoke in favor of his project. He
also voiced his exceptions to conditions of approval item #l.b. and
#l.c. He questioned one condition of approval under Conditional Use
Permit No. 86-24 and was told by the Commissioners that they could
only discuss Conditional Exception No. 86-47 and not a previously
approved conditional use permit.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
project and the public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners discussed the conditions of approval regarding the
on -site parking spaces required.
This item was trailed to allow staff time to prepare findings for
denial for variance request #2. When this item was resumed, staff
read to the Commission the prepared findings.
MOTION MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO APPROVE VARIANCE
REQUEST #1 AND #3 OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-47 BASED ON
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND DENY VARIANCE REQUEST #2 OF
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-47 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -VARIANCE REQUEST #1 AND #3:
1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-47, request #1 and
#3, for building encroachment into the site angle setback, and
reduced landscape planter width is necessary to preserve the
enjoyment of property rights.
2. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-47, request #1 and
#3, will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an
identical zone classification. Other lots that have a wider
frontage along Beach Boulevard are less restricted by the sight
angle setback. The 10 foot wide landscaped planter is
consistent with an adjacent proposed development.
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3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-47, request #1 and
#3 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or
injurious to property in the same zone classifications.
4. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, including size, shape, location and existing adjacent
developments, 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. The parcel is T-shaped with access to three
streets.
5. The variance requests, except for reduction in parking
requirement, under Conditional Exception No. 86-47 are
consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan dated June 25, 1986 shall be the approved
conceptual layout with the following modifications:
a. Show 10 foot wide planter along MacDonald Avenue to align
with proposed restaurant parking layout.
2. All conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 86-24 must be
complied with except conditions l.b. and l.c.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL -VARIANCE REQUEST #2:
1. The variance request for reduction of 12 parking spaces (based
upon a revised site plan with 116 parking spaces) as required
for the meeting rooms would be inadequate for the proposed
101-unit motel and would increase on -street parking in the
vicinity.
2. The variance request for reduction in parking is not necessary
for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights because the site plan can be redesigned by either
reducing or eliminating the meeting rooms and/or the number of
motel rooms to meet the parking requirements.
D. ITEMS NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
D-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
The Planning Commission previously acted on a resolution of this
nature on April 15, 1986 (Resolution No. 1356, Attachment 2).
Since one important set of requirements was omitted, staff is
requesting that the Planning Commission take action on an amended
resolution. The added point is listed as No. 6 on the resolution
and covers the application of the miscellaneous requirements of
Article 913 (Attachment 3). These include the specific standards
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or minimum corridor connection between the main portion of the
dwelling and any living area over the garage, and, most importantly,
the single family design standards that require the submittal of a
notarized declaration, stating that the dwelling shall be limited
for use as a single family dwelling unit. Staff feels that all of
the miscellaneous requirements listed as Section 9130.13 of the
Oldtown/Townlot standards are appropriate to apply to the
development of single family dwellings in the Downtown Specific
Plan, District 2.
Commissioners discussed Mr. Kirkland's objection to Resolution
1356-A pertaining to the notarized declaration stating the dwelling
is to be a single unit. They felt that this declaration was not as
restrictive as the CC&R's which goes with the deed. This
requirement is presently a requirement in the Zoning Code under S.
9130.13, Miscellaneous Requirements, item (e) (4), requiring that
the owner/developer of a particular property provide to the
Development Services Director prior to final inspection a notarized
declaration stating that the building was constructed pursuant to
approved plans and shall be limited for use as a single unit
building.
Commissioners discussed the reasoning for having this notarized
declaration prepared and used. The intent is to keep a single unit
dwelling as such.
MOTION MADE BY PORTER, SECOND BY ROWE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1356-A
AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
D-2 PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-42
Conditional Use Permit No. 85-42 for "Under the Rainbow" pre-school
and day care center at 6621 Glen Drive, was approved by the Planning
Commission on September 4, 1985. Condition No. 4 states that the
Planning Commission must review any increase in the number of
children at the center. The same rooms specified in the original
approval will be utilized, as Condition No. 3 states that a new
conditional use permit (with public hearing) is required for any
expansion in the number of rooms.
The applicant is requesting an increase from fifty-five children to
eighty-five children. As discussed at the time of the public
hearing, her intent was to expand the operation over time. The
purpose of the condition was to ensure that there be an opportunity
to review the use prior to approving any expansion. Staff has
checked with Land Use Enforcement personnel and no complaints have
been registered in the time since the center has been in operation.
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The square footage of the school (5000 square feet) would permit a
total of 140 children pursuant to the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code requirement of 35 square feet per child. The expansion would
conform to all code requirements.
MOTION MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO APPROVE INCREASE
FROM 55,TO 85 CHILDREN, WITH ALL FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITr NO. 85-42 TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the
pre-school/day care center will not be detrimental to the
general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity,
or to property and improvements in the vicinity.
2. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach because
the property was originally developed as a school site.
3. The proposed pre-school/day care center is compatible with
other uses in the neighborhood.
4. Access to and parking for the proposed pre-school/day care
center will not create any undue traffic problems.
5. The granting of the conditional use permit is consistent with
the provisions contained in Article 933 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, received and dated August 20, 1985, shall be the
approved layout.
2. The proposed use shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the City's Ordinance Code and building division.
3. This conditional use permit shall apply to Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5 and
6 only. Any expansion in area of the pre-school shall require
the approval of a new conditional use permit.
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4. This conditional use permit shall grant approval for a maximum
enrollment of one hundred children. The initial approval,
however, shall be for up to fifty-five children. Increasing
the number beyond this amount shall require a review by the
Planning Commission. Then again, prior to any expansion beyond
eighty-five children, a review by the Planning Commission shall
be conducted.
5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to review/revoke
this conditional use permit upon any violation of these
conditions or of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, or upon
receipt of several complaints of surrounding residents. Any
decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant, a public
hearing, and shall be based on specific findings.
6. The chain link fence enclosing the school's play area shall be
installed prior to the initiation of the use.
7. Fire Department clearance shall be obtained prior to the
initiation of the use.
8. The school shall operate between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:00
PM only.
9. The applicant shall furnish the City copies of certifications,
hold harmless agreements and insurance with the school
district. Such shall be in force and in effect during the life
of the conditional use permit.
D-3 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-19
This request for the Commission's review is a letter from Linda
Felix received and dated July 10, 1986, requesting a 3-year
extension of time for Conditional Use Permit 83-19. Conditional Use
Permit 83-19, a request to permit the establishment of a temporary
community horse facility, was approved by the Commission on August
2, 1983 for a three year period. (Expiration date is August 2,
1986.)
Due to the present work schedule, staff has not been able to field
check the facility to determine compliance with the conditions of
approval and requests that the Commission delay action on this item
until the August 5, 1986 Commission meeting. At that time, staff
will have had the opportunity to perform an in-depth field
inspection of the site and present this information to the Planning
Commission.
As stated, Conditional Use Permit 83-19 will expire on August 2,
1986. However, Section 9371.2 of the Ordinance Code permits one
year extensions of time upon written request of the applicant. The
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Planning Commission may approve a request for an extension of time
subject to a determination that the subject use has been in
substantial conformance with the provisions of the Article and that
all previous conditions of approval have been complied with during
the past years of operation.
Since the Department of Development Services is in receipt of the
applicant's request for extension of time, staff has determined that
it is appropriate to act on this request at the August 5, 1986
Commission meeting.
MOTION MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO CONTINUE EXTENSION
OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-19 TO THE AUGUST 51 1986
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None
F. PENDING ITEMS:
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Charter Center handicapped spaces. The Building Division has
indicated that the architect for Charter Centre submitted
revised plans on 5/20/86 to provide 10 handicapped parking
stalls on the site. The architect has indicated the work will
be completed within the next 30 days.
January 1986 Pending List Update. Staff to provide complete
update at the next meeting.
Staff to investigate building shaking on Center Drive in
Oldtown. The Public Works Department has not determined the
cause of the vibrations emanating from Center Drive as of July
15, 1986. An answer will be provided to the Commission at the
August 5, 1986 meeting.
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Notification Matrix. Commissioners wanted the Council on
Aging and the Association of Mobilehome Owners added to the
Groups column. Also, add #13 under "Subject Areas" to include
Mobilehome Conversion. MOTION BY ERSKINE, SECOND BY
MIRJAHANGIR, TO ACCEPT THE NOTIFICATION CHECKLIST, WITH
MODIFICATIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
Commissioner Livengood had requested information on a dance
studio on Gothard. "Pace Dance Productions" at 16582 Gothard
(Unit A) was approved by the Planning Commission on May 6,'
1980, by Conditional Use Permit No. 80-10. This is a 2226
square foot dance studio with unclassified use under Article
933 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE PENDING LIST:
Large vacation boats are being stored on Clay and Goldenwest
near Garfield.
Texaco service station on Davenport/Algonquin sign protrudes
into the sight angle thus limiting visibility of oncoming
traffic. Public Works to review.
Illegal dumping at Springdale/Bolsa Chica. Public Works will
respond back on this item.
Elevation and drainage on Heil and Gothard Avenue project.
Les Evans will prepare a report on this item.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
Public Hearing Process for Parcel Map and Tentative Tract Maps
MOTION BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO ESTABLISH A
PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS FOR PARCEL MAP AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAPS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Rowe, Schumacher,
Mirjahangir
NOES: None
ABSENT: Winchell
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Livengood, Erskine, Porter,
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Commissioners want to intensify landscaping that is now
proposed on vacant lots and the bare ground on Moody's
development which is under construction at Bolsa Chica and
Pierce.
Mr. Moody has indicated a willingness to provide intensified
landscaping.
Chairman Livengood and Commissioner Erskine will comprise a
subcommittee to meet with Mr. Broberg and Mr. Moody. Staff to
set up this meeting for Tuesday, July 22, 1986, at about 8:00
AM. Mr. Sangster will also attend this subcommittee meeting.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS:
None
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 PM to the Precise Plan
of Street Alignment No. 86-10 Study Session on July 22, 1986,
at 7:00 PM, and to the next regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting on August 5, 1986, at 7:00 PM. There will
be a Study Session on August 19, 1986 at 6:00 PM on Angus
Petroleum followed by the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting at 7:00 PM.
APPROVED:
Tom Liveng od, C air an
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