HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-03APPROVED 12/1/87
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 1987 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 main Street
Huntington Beach, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P P P P P
ROLL CALL: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig,
P A
Summerell, Livengood
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A-1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY SILVA, TO APPROVE MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 6, 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AS SUBMITTED, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
A-2 AMENDMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO CONTINUE THE
AMENDMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS TO THE DECEMBER 1, 1987
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, TO BE SCHEDULED AS AN INFORMATION ITEM,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Edward Garakian, 16392 Magellan Lane, addressed a complaint and
concern to the Commission regarding the revolving door located in
the main lobby of City Hall. He stated that he has made several
complaints to no avail regarding the tarnished brass and dirty
condition of the door.
C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
C-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-43
APPLICANT: LETTUCE AMUSE U.
Conditional Use Permit No. 87-43 is a request to permit an adult
traffic violator school within Suite No. 14 of the De La Cuesta
office building located at 17301 Beach Boulevard. The proposed
school will operate evenings and on the weekends and requires joint
use of parking.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is exempt Class 1 Section 15301 from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit no. 87-43 with findings and
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the request and the
public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-43 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed traffic violator school will not have a
detrimental effect on the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood
because the use will operate on the week nights and weenend
when a majority of the other businesses are closed.
2. The proposed traffic violator school with a maximum enrollment
of 30 students is compatible with other uses in the office
complex.
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3. The proposed joint use of parking will not cause a hardship for
other businesses in the complex because the various uses have
divergent needs in terms of daytime versus nighttime hours and
weekday versus weekend hours.
4. The school use is consistent with the goals and policies of the
Huntington Beach General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated September 16,
1987, shall be the approved layout.
2. The proposed use shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the City Ordinance Code and Building Division.
3. The traffic violator school shall be limited to an enrollment
of no more than 30 students. Any expansion in number shall
require approval by the Planning Commission.
4. The conditional use permit shall apply only to the suite
labeled No. 14 on the site plan. Any expansion of area shall
require approval of the Planning Commission.
5. The traffic violator school shall operate between the hours of
5:45 PM and 9:30 PM during the evenings and 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
on Saturday and Sunday.
6. The applicant shall obtain a business license from the City of
Huntington Beach.
7. All signs shall comply with Article 961 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code and shall be subject to a sign permit.
8. Evidence of an agreement for joint use of parking shall be
provided by proper legal instrument, approved as to form by the
City Attorney. The instrument shall be recorded in the Office
of the County Recorder and shall be filed with the City prior
to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
9. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke this
conditional use permit if any violation of these conditions or
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
C-2 USE PERMIT NO 87-76/TENTATIVE TRACT NO 13212/NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 87-39
APPLICANT: COULTRUP DEVELOPMENT CO.
Use Permit No. 87-76 is a request to construct seven separate
four -plea units (28 units) on a two -acre site located at 16852 Bolsa
Chica Street. Tentative Tract No. 13212 is a request to subdivide
the site into seven parcels with a public cul-de-sac street on the
east side of Bolsa Chica Street approximately 400 feet south of
Pearce Drive.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time,
the Department of Community Development posted draft Negative
Declaration No. 87-39 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal
or written were received.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Use Permit No. 87-76, Tentative Tract No. 13212 and Negative
Declaration No. 87-39 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Jon Coultrup, applicant, spoke in support of the request.
David Lang, architect, stated that the development was created with
a community feeling with extensive landscaping to enhance the
surrounding neighborhood.
Sally Graham, 5161 Gelding Circle, spoke in support of the
development. She stated that it was nice to see an out-of-town
developer with concerns for the City.
Mark Browning, 16771 Roosevelt Lane, member of Huntington Beach
Tomorrow, spoke in support of the development however still
expressed concerned with parking in the area.
Cheryl Browning, 16771 Roosevelt Lane, stated that the proposed
development was very attractive and she was anxious to see the
finished product. She further stated that it was nice to see the
plans proposed within the R2 standards with no conditional
exceptions requested.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
development and the public hearing was closed.
The Commission complemented the developer on the proposed
development.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY SUMMERELL, TO APPROVE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-39, USE PERMIT NO. 87-76 AND TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 13212 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
PC Minutes - 11/3/87 -4- (9474d)
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO, 87-76:
1. The proposed seven separate four -plea units (28 units) will
not have a detrimental effect upon the general health,
welfare, safety and convenience of persons residing or working
in the vicinity; or will not be detrimental to the value of
the property and improvements in the vicinity.
2. The proposed seven separate four -plea units (28 units) are
compatible with existing or proposed uses in the vicinity.
3. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use is
properly related to the streets, drives and other structures
and uses in the vicinity in a harmonious manner.
4. Architectural features and general appearance of the project
will enhance the orderly and harmonious development of the
area.
5. The proposed seven separate four -plea units (28 units) are
consistent with the development standards of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code and the goals and policies of the
Huntington Beach General Plan.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT 13212:
1.
The proposed seven lot subdivision for apartment purposes of
this 2 gross acre parcel of land zoned (Q)R2 (Qualified -Medium
Density Residential District), is proposed to be constructed
having 14 units per acre.
2.
The property was previously studied for this intensity of land
use at the time the land use designation and (Q)R2
(Qualified -Medium Density Residential District) zoning
designation were placed on the subject property.
3.
The General Plan is set up for the provisions for this type of
land use as well as setting forth provisions for the
implementation for this type of housig.
4.
The site is relatively flat and physically suitable for the
proposed density and type of development.
5.
The tentative tract is consistent with the goals and policies
of the Huntington Beach General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 87-76:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
October 26, 1987, shall be the approved layout.
2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
PC Minutes - 11/3/87 -5- (9474d)
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the following shall
be completed:
a. The applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan
to the Department of Community Development and Public
Works for review and approval.
b. Final tract 13212 shall be accepted by City Council and
recorded with the County Recorder's Office.
c. FAA and CalTrans Aeronautics approvals shall be submitted
to the Department of Community Development.
d. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
e. The 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 60 CNEL contours of the property. The interior
noise levels of all dwelling units shall not exceed the
California insulation standards of 45 dBA CNEL. 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 building permit(s). All measures
recommended to mitigate noise to acceptable levels shall
be incorporated into the design of the project.
f. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a
registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include
on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials
to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading,
chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining
walls, streets and utilities.
4. Provide block wall on the perimeter property lines of the
entire project.
a. Walls on interior property lines shall be prohibited.
b. Perimeter fence materials and colors shall be subject to
Design Review Board approval.
5. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a grading plan
shall be submitted to the City's Department of Public Works.
A plan for silt control for all water runoff from the property
during construction and during initial operation of the
project may be required by the Director of Public Works if
deemed necessary.
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6. Existing mature trees on site shall be retained and
incorporated into the site plan if feasible. Any existing
mature tree that must be removed shall be replaced at a 2:1
ratio with 36 inch box trees which shall be incorporated into
the project's landscape plan.
7. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
8. All buildings to be fully sprinklered and installed pursuant
to NFPA 13 and Fire Department specifications.
9. Two (2) fire hydrants will be installed and operating prior to
combustible construction.
10. Address numbers shall be installed per these specifications:
a. Building number = minimum 10 inch with brush stroke of
1-1/2 inch
b. Unit numbers = minimum 4 inches with brush stroke of 1/2
inch
11. Dedicated street shall be improved with an all-weather driving
surface for fire access prior to combustible construction.
12.
Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the
location of clothes dryers.
13.
Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters and central heating units.
14.
Low volume heads shall be used on all showers.
15.
All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and
other surplus or unusable materials, shall be disposed of at
an offsite facility equipped to handle them.
16.
If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Department.
17. If lighting is included in the parking lot and/or recreation
area energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g., high pressure
sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be
directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT NO, 13212:
1. Tentative Tract No. 13212 dated October 19, 1987, shall be
revised to depict the following modifications:
a. Street section of cul-de-sac shall be 52 feet wide with
6 foot wide sidewalk.
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b. Indicate scale.
C. Indicate reciprocal parking between Lots 1 and 2, 3 and 4,
5 and 6, and 6 and 7.
2. Backflow devices shall be installed on all domestic pool, fire
and irrigation services.
3. CC&Rs shall be submitted for review and approval by the City
Attorney and Community Development in accordance with Article
915 prior to final recordation of Tract Map 13212.
4. Left -turns onto or off of Bolsa Chica Street to and from the
project site are prohibited. The tract shall be signed for
right turns only onto Bolsa Chica Street.
5. Parking on Bolsa Chica Street will be prohibited.
6. An 8 inch water main on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street
shall be constructed to connect to the existing system.
7. Sewer, water and drainage systems shall be designed per Public
Works Standards. The sewer main shall be an 8 inch diameter
pipe.
8. Access rights to Bolsa Chica, except at the public street,
shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach.
9. Landsape cut-outs dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach are
required at the corners of the cul-de-sac street and Bolsa
Chica Street. The irrigation/power lines shall be tied into
the system from Tract 12206. Easements for the
irrigation/power lines shall be dedicated to the City from
Tract 13212 and the proposed tract as necessary for the City to
properly maintain the landscape pockets and irrigation/power
system. Block walls shall be private.
10. Soils report and grading plan shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works.
C-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-49
APPLICANT: BRAD HOLLANDER
Conditional Use Permit No. 87-49 is a request to permit a youth
center/youth dancing nightclub within a mixed use industrial complex
located at 16371 Gothard, Suites G and H, by amending the resolution
list which specifies commercial uses permitted within the industrial
zone to include such a use pursuant to Section 9530.14. In
addition, the applicant is requesting joint use of the parking area
permitted for the nightclub portion of the youth center.
PC Minutes - 11/3/87 -8- (9474d)
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301 of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 87-49 to amend Resolution
No. 1313 to allow for a youth center/youth dancing nightclub and to
permit joint use of parking with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Brad Hollander, applicant, spoke in support of the project. He
stated that he feels the project will have a positive impact on the
neighborhood. He further stated that his new proposal includes a
reduction in the number of occupants with more restrooms.
Commissioner Higgins questioned the applicant regarding number of
occupants versus restrooms and asked how he proposed to control
loitering. The applicant stated that his security staff had been
well trained and was prepared to hire professionals. Commissioner
Higgins said that the site appeared to have a lot of hidden places
and was curious as to how the applicant was prepared to control the
situation. The applicant stated that cones would be used to block
traffic and direct traffic on the site and that his security staff
would be on the site at all times.
Commissioner Leipzig asked the applicant if he was planning to have
live music or dancing during the week. The applicant stated that
live music and dancing were only being planned for the week end.
Commissioner Silva asked the applicant why with the presence of
13-year olds was the closing hour of 2:00 AM proposed. The
applicant stated that 2:00 AM was chosen for exiting purposes with
staggered hours.
Natalie Kotsch, representative of the applicant, spoke in support of
the proposed project. She stated that there would be a youth board
involved at the center and that the owners of the center had been
checked out with excellent credentials. She feels that the City
needs a youth center.
Cal Faello, 16351 Magellan Lane, spoke in opposition to the youth
center. He feels that there are not security guards proposed for
300 kids at 2:00 AM. He does not want kids running around in his
neighborhood.
Edward Garakian, 16392 Magellan Lane, presented a petition in
opposition to the youth center. He expressed his concerns which
included: the number of cars at the center, restroom facilities,
handicapped provisions, liquor on site, road behind the site being
used as a drag strip.
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Mary Baroglio, 16282 Magellan Lane, stated that she can hear
disturbances from Old World, which is a lot further away from her
house than the proposed youth center. She spoke in opposition to
the center and addressed her concerns regarding liquor on the site,
noise, and loitering in the parking lot. She also asked if the
night club was going to be available on a rental basis for private
use and if the person renting the facility would have to be over
21. She urged the Commission to deny the request.
Frank Pfeifer, 16322 Magellan Lane, spoke in opposition to the
center. He asked what kind of tutoring or counseling was being
proposed.
Malcolm Sterling, resident behind the project, spoke in opposition
to the request. He stated that noise and traffic will increase with
this proposed use. He urged the Commission to deny the request.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
The Commission felt that even though the City does need a teen
center that this project has a lot of unanswered questions. They
requested that the request be continued and that further
investigations and studies be made on the project in the following
areas: 1) State standards regading toilet facilities; 2) background
information on applicant included in the report; 3) how many
security guards proposed, how many in uniform; 4) plans for tutoring
and counseling; 5) names of members of Board of Directors; 6) list
of hours of all proposed uses.
Commissioner Higgins stated that he was concerned with the
industrial users adjacent to the center. He suggested that the
entrance doors be located at the far end of the suites away from the
industrial users.
Commissioner Pierce suggested that a 6 month review period be
imposed on the project for.protection for the adjacent neighborhood.
Commissioner Schumacher stated that she feels that this use does not
belong at an industrial that has not been totally built out. She
feels that it will restrict legitimate industrial users.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY SUMMERELL, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-49 TO THE DECEMBER 1, 1987 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Silva, Higgins,
NOES:
Schumacher
ABSENT:
Livengood
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
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C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 87-42/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-42
APPLICANT: HSIN FENG INTERNATIONAL CPROPORATION
Conditional Use Permit No. 87-42 is a request to construct a 66-unit
motel within the C4 (Highway Commercial) district on the west side
of Beach Boulevard, approximately 1,500 feet south of Warner Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time,
the Department of Community Development posted draft Negative
Declaration No. 87-42 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal
or written were received.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 87-42 and Negative Declaration
No. 87-42 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Kunio Inoue, applicant, spoke in support of the project. He stated
that he does want the design of his building to be colonial because
he does not want it to look like another office building.
Reanaldo DeLaQuesta, 7811 Glencoe, spoke in support of the project
and stated that he does not see why a developer cannot design his
building the way he wants to if he has proper frontage.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
project and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Higgins stated that a motel is allowed in this zone
with an approved conditional use permit (not automatically
allowed). He is not in favor of any more small motels on Beach
Boulevard because he feels the small motels will suffer when hotels
are developed on Pacific Coast Highway. He would rather see
consolidation with other uses.
Chairman Pierce stated that motels are permitted. If the City does
not want to permit small motels that the code should be changed.
Commissioner Schumacher stated that this is a legal lot and is not
creating a substandard lot and that no viable finding for denial can
be made. Denial cannot be made or architectural requirements
imposed on personal preference but on the requirements of the code.
Staff stated that Design Review Board approval was required on the
project and that is where harmonious architecture would be discussed.
PC Minutes - 11/3/87 -11- (9474d)
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY SILVA, TO APPROVE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-42 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-42
WITH FINDINGS AND ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES:
Silva, Schumacher,
NOES:
Higgins
ABSENT:
Livengood
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
1. The proposed 66-unit motel is consistent with the development
standards contained in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and
will not have a detrimental effect upon:
a. The general health, welfare, and safety of persons working
or residing in the vicinity.
b. The value of property and improvements in the vicinity.
2. The proposed 66-unit motel is consistent with the City's
General Plan.
3. Ingress, egress and circulation in the parking areas are
designed to accommodate reciprocal access at a future date
which will provide integrated circulation and mitigate traffic
problems along Beach Boulevard.
4. The proposed motel is compatible with existing or other
proposed uses in the neighborhood.
5. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed motel
properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways,
and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
September 10, 1987; shall be revised and re -submitted
depicting the modifications described herein:
a. Revise floor plan for suites on second and third floors to
reflect single sleeping rooms.
b. Eliminate double sleeping unit on third floor.
c. Elevations shall reflect consistency with existing
architecture of recently approved projects in near
vicinity and shall be subject to the approval of the
Design Review Board.
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2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
submit the following plans:
a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of
Community Development and Public Works for review and
approval. The 15 foot front landscape planter along Beach
Boulevard shall be provided with a minimum 24 inch high
berm.
b. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan. Said plan shall
indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and
shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen
said equipment.
c. Submit a hydrology/hydraulic study to the Department of
Public Works.
d. Submit a grading plan and soils report to the Department
of Public Works.
e. The property owner shall provide an irrevocable offer to
dedicate reciprocal access between the subject site and
adjacent properties to the north and south. A copy of the
legal instrument shall be approved by the City Attorney as
to form and content and, when approved, shall be recorded
in the Office of the County Recorder. A copy shall be
filed with the Department of Community Development prior
to occupancy.
f. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
3. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the
location of clothes dryers.
4. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters and central heating units.
5. Low volume heads shall be used on all showers.
6. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and
other surplus or unusable materials, shall be disposed of at
an offsite facility equipped to handle them.
7. The 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
60 CNEL contours of the property. The interior noise levels
of all dwelling units shall not exceed the California
insulation standards of 45 dBA CNEL. 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
building permit(s). All measures recommended to mitigate
noise to acceptable levels shall be incorporated into the
design of the project.
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8. If lighting is included in the parking lot and/or recreation
area energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g., high pressure
sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be
directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties.
9. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered
soils engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil
sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide
detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill
properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets and
utilities.
10. Existing mature trees on site shall be retained and
incorporated into the site plan if feasible. Any existing
mature tree that must be removed shall be replaced at a 2:1
ratio with 36 inch box trees which shall be incorporated into
the project's landscape plan.
11. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Department.
12. Automatic fire sprinkler systems will be installed throughout.
13. A Class III standpipe system (combination) will be installed
to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department requirements.
14. A fire alarm system will be installed pursuant to Fire
Department Specifications.
15. Two (2) fire hydrants will be installed prior to combustible
construction. Shop drawings will be submitted to the Public
Works Department and approved locations by the Fire Department
prior to installation.
16. All driveways will be designated fire lanes and posted to
comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department Standards.
17. The driveway passing under the building will have a vertical
clearance of a minimum 13' 6". This clearance is from final
paving surface. The approach and departure must be a level
grade.
18. Address numbers shall be installed as follows:
a. Building numbers shall be a minimum 10" with a brush
stroke of 1-1/2".
b. Individual units shall be a minimum 4" with a brush stroke
of 1/2" .
19. Developer shall provide for a needed fire flow of 3,500
gallons per minute for the project.
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20. Project to be secured by a perimeter fence. Upon commencement
of combustible construction, a 24 hour security guard on site
will be required.
21. Beach Boulevard driveway shall be 30 foot width (CalTrans
approved).
22. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
off -site facility equipped to handle them.
23. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
24. All signage shall comply with Article 961 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
25. Length of stay shall be limited to 24 hours minimum and 30 day
maximum.
C-5 CODE AMENDMENT NO, 87-12
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
On October 20, 1987, the Planning Commission continued Code
Amendment No. 87-12 and directed staff to further clarify the
proposed changes to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Staff
proposes two changes to the code: (1) to allow a conditional
exception (variance) to be extended when in conjunction with another
entitlement (i.e. conditional use permit, use permit, tentative
tract); and (2) to permit corresponding time limits for projects
when they include a coastal development permit which has received
final approval from the California Coastal Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Code Amendment No. 87-12 with findings and forward to the
City Council for adoption.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the code amendment
and the public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners discussed one year extensions on conditional
exceptions and the synchronization of entitlements with coastal
development permits. There was still a lot of confusion regarding
the code amendment and it was suggested that straw votes be taken
with the results incorporated and a continuance to the December 1,
1987 meeting.
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A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY SILVA, TO ALLOW
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS TO BE EXTENDED ON WRITTEN APPLICATION (NO
FEE) AFTER REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR BODY THAT ORIGINALLY
GRANTED APPROVAL, WITH THE DISCRETION OF THAT BODY AS TO THE
REQUIREMENT OF A PUBLIC HEARING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Silva, Higgins,
NOES:
Schumacher
ABSENT:
Livengood
ABSTAIN:
None
STRAW VOTE MOTION PASSED
Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY PIERCE, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO ALLOW
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO COINCIDE WITH TIMING ON COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPROVALS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Higgins, Pierce, Summerell
NOES: Leipzig
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: Schumacher
STRAW VOTE MOTION PASSED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO CONTINUE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 87-12 TO THE DECEMBER 1, 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-6 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-9
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Code Amendment No. 87-9 was continued from the October 6, 1987
Planning Commission meeting with direction to forward copies of the
proposed ordinance to -several interest groups and homeowner's
associations as well as those persons who spoke during the public
hearings relating to variances for block walls on through lots in
the Harbor area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Code Amendment No. 87-9 with findings and recommend adoption
by the City Council.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
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There was no one present to speak for or against the code amendment
and the public hearing was closed.
A discussion ensued regarding the size of retaining walls on through
lots. Commissioners Higgins and Pierce felt that the present code
requiring a 42 inch wall was acceptable.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SILVA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 87-9 WITH FINDINGS, AS PROPOSED WITH A MAXIMUM 24 INCH
RETAINING WALL WITHIN 15 FOOT REAR SETBACK ON THROUGH -LOTS ONLY AND
PROVISION FOR WATERPROOFING ALL RETAINING WALLS ABUTTING A STREET,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher,
NOES: Higgins, Pierce
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
Leipzig, Summerell
1. Reorganization of Article 977 creates a more systematic format
for implementation.
2. Revisions to Article 977 create more aesthetically pleasing
fences which will have less detrimental effect on surrounding
properties.
3. Revisions to Article 977 are in conformance with the General
Plan; in particular, the Land use and Open Space Elements.
The Commission suggested that a study session be scheduled in the
future on code amendments before being presented to the Commission
during the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO SCHEDULE
STUDY SESSIONS BEFORE PRESENTATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS DURING PUBLIC
HEARINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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D. ITEMS NOT PUBLIC HEARING
None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
E-1 REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION ON BIENNIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
FIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
F. PENDING ITEMS
There were no new items added to the Pending Items list.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY SUMMERELL, AT 11:25,
TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1987, AT 7:00 PM BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Summerell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Livengood
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
APPROVED'
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Mike Ada , Secretary
t M. Pierce, Chairman
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