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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-18APPROVED 12/02/86 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION November 18, 1986 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P ROLL CALL: Rowe, Winchell, Livengood, Pierce, Erskine, P P (arrived 7:07) Mirjahangir, Porter A. CONSENT CALENDAR: A-1 Minutes of November 5, 1986 Planning Commission meeting A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 1986, AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Porter ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMISSION ITEMS: Chairman Livengood congratulated Grace Winchell and John Erskine on being elected to the City Council. They will be officially sworn in on December 1, 1986. It was clarified for the record that their selected appointees to the Planning Commission may start their term at the December 2, 1986 Planning Commission meeting. The other appointed Commissioners will begin their terms at the first meeting in January 1987. C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: C-1 TENTATIVE TRACT 12896 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-51 APPLICANT: MAGNA CORPORATION Conditional Use Permit No. 86-51 with special permits in conjunction with Tentative Tract 12896 was continued from the November 5, 1986 Planning Commission meeting to allow time for the applicant to submit revised plans in compliance with all requirements for planned residential developments. By straw vote, the Planning Commission denied all seven special permit requests which pertained to building setbacks, building bulk elements, and open space area. The proposed project entails 113 condominiums on a 7.96 gross acre site known as the old Edison Maintenance yard property on the south side of Garfield approximately 300 feet east of Beach Boulevard. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is covered under previously approved Negative Declaration No. 80-11. REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: The subject property is within the proposed Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project area. This project conforms to the objectives of the Redevelopment Department. The applicant requested a continuance to the December 2, 1986 Planning Commission meeting for further revisions of his plans and an additional meeting with adjacent homeowners. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Russell Skattum, 8102 Wadebridge Circle, presented the results of the Neighborhood meeting with the developer and reiterated the property owner's concerns. The developer contacted him earlier in the day to inform him that they were requesting a continuance and were planning to completely revise their plans to satisfy the adjacent homeowners. Philip Bertino, 8121 Wadebridge Circle, readdressed his concerns with the project and emphasized the need for a new traffic study to be completed for this proposed development. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the proposed development. The Commission stated that they hoped all of the concerns expressed at the previous meeting were being addressed. They would also like to see a traffic study included. PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -2- (0557D) 1 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE TRACT 12896 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-51 TO THE DECEMBER 2, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, C-2 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-34 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-54 WITH SPECIAL ERM APPLICANT: ROBERT CORONA Coastal Development Permit No. 86-34 and Conditional Use Permit No. 86-54 with Special Permit is a request to exceed height requirements in the rear setback for a single family residence located at 112 21st. Street. On November 5, 1986, the Planning Commission voted 4 to 3 against staff's recommendation for denial and continued the request to November 18, 1986, to allow the applicant time to apply for a coastal development permit. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt Class 3 Section 15303 (a) from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. COASTAL STATUS: The project is located in the coastal zone. Coastal Development Permit No. 86-34 must be acted upon prior to approval of the conditional use permit. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED A petition in opposition to the proposed height variances, containing 8 names from the adjacent neighbors was submitted. Bob Corona, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed project. He addressed the Commission's concerns regarding the building bulk and additional setback on the third floor. He stated that he plans to build four single family homes on this particular street. He could build apartment buildings but prefers single family residences. He feels his homes are architecturally compatible and an asset to the area. He does not want to eliminate the proposed work out room, which he would have to do to comply with code. He would be willing, however, to modify his plans. He also requested that Condition No. 12 regarding the consolidation of the two lots be waived. He would prefer a convenant stating that the two parcels would be combined. PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -3- (0557D) There was no other persons present to speak for or against the project and the public hearing was closed. The Commissioners agreed that the architecture and design of the building was impressive however they were opposed to allowing a three story structure on the alley. To allow the three stories would be setting a precedent. They felt that modifications should be made on the plans to the workout room to bring the building more into compliance. Several suggestions regarding the setback of the upper story were offered as a compromise. Staff was requested to meet with the applicant to establish a setback and modify the design appropriately. They were also requested to review Condition No. 12 regarding the consolidation of the two lots. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ERSKINE, TO CONTINUE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-34 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-54 WITH SPECIAL PERMIT, TO THE DECEMBER 2, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (TO BE SCHEDULED AS ITEM C-1), BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, C-3 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-83 APPLICANT: DAVID GILMORE Conditional Exception No. 86-83 is a request to construct a 6,320 square foot commercial building at the southwest corner of Brookhurst Street and Hamilton Avenue, which does not comply with the standards of construction (5.969.6.19) for all commercial structures within a floodplain. Flood proofing the building or elevating the building an average 4 feet above existing grade are two generalized construction methods for compliance. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt under Class 3, Section 15303 of the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The applicant requested a two -week continuance to the December 2, 1986 Planning Commission meeting in order to further explore design options for the commercial building. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED There was no one present to speak for or against the project. PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -4- (0557D) 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-83 TO THE DECEMBER 2, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-55 APPLICANT: CASA COLINA, INC. Conditional Use Permit No. 86-55 is a request to establish a comprehensive out -patient rehabilitation center to serve 30 to 75 individuals per day within an industrial building located on the south side of Bolsa Avenue east of Graham. The applicant has requested that Conditional Use Permit No. 86-55 be withdrawn. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO WITHDRAW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-55, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, C-5 COASTAL ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 86-2 APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Coastal Element Amendment No. 86-2 is a request to change the land use designation to Low Density Residential/Conservation and Low Density Residential on the northeast corner of the Bolsa Chica adjacent to and east of the terminus of Bolsa Chica Street. On November 5, 1986, the Planning Commission held a study session on the Bolsa Chica White Hole Report. Several issues were raised, including preservation of the bluff edge slope and the stand of eucalyptus trees, ground water level and flood zone. PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -5- (0557D) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED R. D. Twomey, Metropolitan Water District, spoke in opposition to the Coastal Element Amendment. He would prefer to see the area left as a White Hole Area for approximately 2 to 5 years. Mary Ellen Housefeld, Amigos de Bolsa Chica, spoke in favor of changing the land use designation to Conservation. She feels any other designation would be detrimental to the preservation of the wetlands. Dan Dawes, property owner adjacent to the lowlands - 5252 Kenilworth Drive, stated that the Metropolitan Water District has been a good neighbor. He stated that he is in favor of development but would object to apartment buildings being developed in this area. He also stated that there is a severe access problem and flooding problems already existing in the area. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the proposal and the public hearing was closed. The Commission agreed that the bluff edge slope and stand of eucalyptus trees should be preserved. They were in favor of designating the subject area, Site 1 (at an elevation of 5 feet or below) plus the bluff edge, to the height of 50 feet (approximately 3.77 acres) as Conservation, and the bluff top area, most of Site 2 (approximately 8 acres), as Low Density Residential (as depicted.in Resolution No. 1366-2, Exhibit B). A MOTION WAS MADE BY ERSKINE, SECOND BY PORTER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1366-2 AND APPROVE THE LAND USES AS INDICATED IN EXHIBIT "B", BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED 1 PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -6- (0557D) RESOLUTION NO. 1366-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE COASTAL ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN BE AMENDED BY ADOPTING COASTAL ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 86-2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach desires to update and refine the General Plan in keeping with changing community needs and objectives, and WHEREAS, amendments to the Coastal Element are necessary to accomplish refinement of the General Plan, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends the following amendment to the Coastal Element: Designate the 42.47 acre non -certified Bolsa Chica white hole area plus the adjacent 3.77 ± acre bluff edge area for Conservation; and the eight acre bluff top area for Low Density Residential as indicated in Exhibit B. WHEREAS, a public hearing on adoption of Coastal Element Amendment No. 86-2 was held by the City Planning Commission on November 18, 1986, in accordance with provisions of the State Government Code, WHEREAS, Coastal Element Amendment No. 86-2 will be presented to the California Coastal Commission as the Land Use Plan for the uncertified white hole area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach hereby approves said amendment to the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said amendment to the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is recommended for adoption by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California, on the 18th. day of November, 1986. PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -7- (0557D) D. ITEMS NOT FOR PUBLIC HEARING: None E. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None F. PENDING ITEMS LIST: OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED SOUTH OF CHARTER CENTER, WEST SIDE OF BEACH BOULEVARD - Staft updated the Commission as the progress on negotiations for the incorporation of the office building into the Charter Center Development and the plans for the construction of a 2,500+ commercial building. Staff was requested to submit complete plans to the Commission regarding the proposed additional parking to relieve conjestion in the center. OLD WORLD OCTOBERFEST UPDATE: The annual Octoberfest held at Old World Village officially concluded on November 9, 1986. Development Services received one complaint between September 19 and November 9, 1986, regarding the placement of a sign. This matter was resolved by staff. The Police Department has indicated that a number of arrests were made of drunk and disorderly persons during the event, however, the Police Department felt the number of the arrests was minor considering the volume of people attending the event. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PORTER, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT ON THE OLD WORLD OCTOBERFEST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissoners Winchell and Erskine thanked staff and the other members of the Commission for their support during their terms as Planning Commissioners. PC Minutes - 11/18/86 -8- (0557D) 1 H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ITEMS: MODIFICATION OF CONDITION #2 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-47 - APPLICANT: BEACHVIEW FRIENDS CHURCH The applicant has requested a modification to Condition #2 of Conditional Use Permit No. 86-47 to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 93 to 73 parking spaces available for church parking. There had been discussion regarding the modification to the number of parking spaces at the public hearing but the condition was not officially modified. Staff concurs with the applicant's request. The amended condition will read as follows: 2. Prior to commencing church services, a deed or long-term lease agreement, approved to form by the City Attorney and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, shall be prepared stipulating the reservation of 73 parking spaces for church parking purposes for Sunday morning services. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OF CONDITION #2 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-47, AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED I. ADJOURNMENT: Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PORTER, AT 8:45 PM, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Porter, Livengood, Erskine, Pierce, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED APPROVED: -9- Tom Liv n000dj Chairman (0557D)