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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-15APPROVED 1/5/88 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 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, A P Summerell, Livengood A. CONSENT CALENDAR: None B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS William Curtis, Zonal Holding Corp., 18324 Clark Street, Tarzana, California, apprised the Commission of his intent to request a zone change on the property located on the west side of Magnolia Street south of the Flood Control Channel near Pacific Coast Highway from LUD-FP2-CZ to LUD-FP2-CZ-01 and/or C4-FP2-CZ-01 in the near future. His plans will include the drilling of oil and gas on multiple wells at the site. C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS C-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-39/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-29/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-38 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 29. 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Conditional Use Permit No. 87-30, Coastal Development Permit No. 87-29 and Negative Declaration No. 87-38 is a request to permit a subterranean parking structure that would include public restroom facilities, concession facilities, a community facility (surf museum), a restaurant pad and a passive recreational park. On December 1, 1987, the State Parks Commission approved the State Beach General Plan Amendment. Their approval included a parking structure north of the pier (subject to design limitations) but they did not approve a restaurant as part of the parking structure. Now that the State Beach General Plan Amendment has been approved, staff will work with our architects and the State Parks staff to design a parking structure which complies with the beach general plan. Staff anticipates that a parking structure plan can be prepared by February 1987. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 87-39, Coastal Development Permit No. 8-29 and Negative Declaration No. 87-38 until February 2, 1988. Staff will advertise these items ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SILVA, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-39, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-29 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-38 TO THE FEBRUARY 2, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-45, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-79 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-46 APPLICANT: TAIT AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Conditional Use Permit No. 87-45 is a request to demolish an existing Exxon station and to construct a new, modern service station on the site located at 19001 Brookhurst Street, pursuant to PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -2- (9738d) Section 9220.1(d)(5) of the Ordinance Code. Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-79 is a request to permit four (4) service bays in lieu of the maximum three (3) service bays permitted by Section 9220.14(f)(3) of the Ordinance Code. The existing service station has been operating since 1968, and Exxon wishes to rehabilitate and upgrade the site by providing modern facilities, increased landscaping, and additional parking. The applicant advocates approval of Site Plan "A", which shows a landscaped area between the service bay portion of the building and the rear property line. Staff supports Site Plan "B", which provides for circulation and parking areas behind the bay building, as well as landscaping. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the Department of Community Development posted draft Negative Declaration No. 87-46 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal or written were received. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Negative Declaration No. 87-46 and Conditional Use Permit No. 87-45 with findings and conditions of approval and deny Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-79 with findings. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Carl Korndoerfer, applicant, spoke in support of the request. He stated that he concurred with the staff report and requested that approval be given on Site A because of the circulation in back of the building with additional landscaping. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. An additional condition of approval was added for enforcement of the Huntington Beach Sign Code. The Commission also requested that the finding of approval stating that "...application of the zoning ordinance deprived the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other property..." be removed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-46, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-45 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-79 (SITE A), WITH REVISED FINDINGS AND ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -3- (9738d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-45: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of a service station will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the - vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-45 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach because the proposed service station is consistent with the General Plan designation of General Commercial. 3. The access to and parking for the service station does not create an undue traffic problem because there is adequate on -site circulation. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-79: 1. There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, location and surroundings, that make this parcel unique compared to other parcels in the vicinity. The subject site is substantially larger than most service station sites and has 200 feet of frontage and surrounding uses are commercial. 2. The granting of a Conditional Exception for an additional service bay (four in lieu of maximum three) is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-79 for an additional service bay (four in lieu of maximum three) will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 4. The granting of the Conditional Exception for an additional service bay will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 5. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 6. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on a site are properly integrated. 7. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create an undue traffic problem. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -4- (9738d) dv CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 87-45: 1. The site plan (Site Plan "A"), floor plans, and elevations received and dated November 24, 1987, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Provide adequate maneuvering room for parallel parking spaces. b. Parking Space #12 shall be a minimum 12 feet wide. c. Finished floor elevation shall reflect compliance with Floodplain District standards. 2. All existing and proposed signs shall be made to conform with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. The applicant shall provide proof of legal lot creation or file a parcel map or parcel map waiver request to legalize the existing parcel. The parcel map or plat map and notice shall be recorded with the Orange County Recorder and a copy of the recorded map or plat filed with the Department of Community Development prior to final inspection or occupancy. b. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. c. A Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan indicating screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment shall be submitted for review and approval. d. A grading plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. A plan for silt control for all water runoff from the property during construction may be required by the Director of Public Works, if deemed necessary. e. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. f. Prior to issuance of building permits, the subject property shall enter into irrevocable offer to dedicate reciprocal driveway easement(s) between the subject site and adjacent southerly and westerly properties. Location of easement shall be determined at such time as the adjacent properties recycle. 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 Community Development Department prior to occupancy. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -5- (9738d) g. 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. The soils test shall verify whether soil has been contaminated by existing storage tanks. 4. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 5. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (27') in width and shall be of radius type construction. r% 6. All underground tanks shall be tested for leakage and certified }a to be in full compliance with Huntington Beach Fire Code Article 79. 7. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 8. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 9. The site shall be restricted to servicing of automobiles and sale of automobile -related products. A convenience market or "mini -market" shall not be permitted without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. 10. 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. 11. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of water heaters, and central heating units. 12. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 13. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 14. Construct street lights in accordance with Public Works r; requirements. t' 15. Remove and replace damaged street improvements in accordance with Public Works requirements. 16. Finished floor elevation of bay building and construction of the building shall be in compliance with the Floodplain standards of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -6- (9738d) I 17. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire'Department. 18. The applicant shall -meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 19. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground storage tanks. 20. Landscaping shall comply with Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 21. Information on equipment or facilities which may generate air pollutants shall be submitted to the South Coast Air Quality Management District staff for their review prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any use within the building. 22. If any hazardous materials are to be used on site, the business must comply with Chapter 1758 of the City's Municipal Code which requires any business that handles or stores hazardous materials, including waste, to inventory the hazardous materials on site and prepare a business emergency plan in case of an accidental release of toxic material. Additionally, all hazardous materials, including waste, must be handled and stored in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code. Waste oil is considered a hazardous waste. 23. Special architectural treatment shall be provided on building wall facing Garfield Avenue. Such treatment is subject to approval by the Department of Community Development. 24. Compliance with the Huntington Beach Sign Code will be enforced. 25. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke this conditional use permit if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. C-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-46, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 87-80, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT N0, 87-32 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-47 APPLICANT: TAIT & ASSOCIATES Conditional Use Permit No. 87-46 and Coastal Development Permit No. 87-32 is a request to demolish an existing full -service gas station , and construct a self -serve gasoline station, convenience market and 4 car wash located at 17222 Pacific Coast Highway. Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-80 is a request to permit the car wash to be detached from the main building. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -7- (9738d) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the Community Development Department posted draft Negative Declaration No. 87-47 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal or written were received. COASTAL STATUS: The proposed self -serve gasoline station, convenience market and car wash is located within a non -appealable area of the coastal zone boundaries. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Negative Declaration No. 87-47, Coastal Development Permit No. 87-32, Conditional Use Permit No. 87-46 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-80 with findings and conditions of approval. ,4 4 Commissioner Silva asked if a cross -walk could be installed for safety. Commissioner Livengood said that he had been contacted from the owner of the surf shop behind the proposed car wash and there was concern that their view would be blocked. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Carl Korndoerfer, applicant, spoke in support of the request. He feels that the improvements will be a benefit to the community. He stated that the proposed car wash will be located where the food store is now and if relocated will create more loss of view for surf shop. He also stated that he would like the two separate driveways because he feels it will be safer and better for their fuel trucks. He is willing to work with CalTrans for a cross -walk and urged the Commission to approve his choice of architecture. Peter Salomon, 17090 Bluewater Lane, representing Sea Harbor .Homeowners, stated that his homeowner's association does not feel that another convenience store was needed in the area. He further stated that he feels the car wash will cause more traffic and noise. Mike Edokas, 3801 Warner Avenue, owner of Huntington Surf and Sport, addressed his concerns regarding his view being blocked. He stated that 75 percent of his view will be blocked by the car wash however feels that the proposed new station will be an improvement. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the , request and the public hearing was closed. y PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -8- (9738d) Commissioner Schumachez stated that she felt the site would be too busy with a detached car wash. She stated that she is in favor of continuity with design that is compatible with surrounding area. Commissioner Livengood said that he would rather see two driveways on the site. He feels that the site is presently a hodge-podge design and also feels that another convenience market in the area is not needed. He also feels that the architecture should be compatible. Commissioner Higgins asked the applicant if he would be willing to move the car wash. The applicant stated that the car wash will be a self -serve and would like it to stay at the proposed location. He further stated that the convenience market will not be in competition with others in the area but strictly used for his customers. Chairman Pierce stated that he does not feel that different architecture presents any problems. Commissioner Leipzig stated that he was opposed to a detached car wash. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-47, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-46, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-80 (ALTERNATE B - DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE ONLY), AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-32, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Pierce, Livengood NOES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Leipzig ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION FAILED A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-47, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-46 (WITHOUT CAR WASH), AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-32, AND DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-80, WITH FINDINGS AND ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -9- (9738d) .1 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-32: ' 1. The proposed self-service gas station and convenience market by the coastal development permit application conforms with .the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element. 2. The proposed self-service gas station and convenience market is consistent with the CZ suffix, the bae zoning district or specific plan, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. 3. The proposed self-service gas station and convenience market can be provided with infrastructure in a manner consistent with the C-LUP. 4. The proposed self-service gas station and convenience market conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. f FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 87-46: 1. The convenience market and -self-service gasoline station located on the northeast corner -of Pacific Coast Highway and Warner Avenue will not have a detrimental effect on the general health, welfare, safety, and convenience of persons residing or working in the area, nor be detrimental to property values or improvements in the vicinity. 2. The proposed convenience market and self-service gasoline station; is in conformance with the City's adopted General Plan. 3. The proposed location, site layout and design will properly adapt the site to streets, driveways and adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 4. The proposed combination and relationship of the two uses on the site are properly integrated. 5. The proposed access to the convenience market and self-service Y gasoline station will not create traffic or circulation problems on or off -site. FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-80 FOR A _ DETACHED CAR WASH: 1. Because of the size, configuration, shape and lack of unique topographic features of the subject property, there is not exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, buildings or premises involved that does i not apply genesrally to property or class of uses in the same district. There is adequate space to attach the car wash to the main building. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -10- (9738d) ; 2. Granting of Condit?onal Exception (Variance) No. 87-80 for a detached carwash would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the vicinity. 3. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zone classifications. 4. The combination and relationship of the detached carwash to the self -serve gas station and convenience market are not properly integrated on the site. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated November 25, 1987, shall be revised depicting the following modifications: a. The proposed modified westerly driveway on Warner Avenue shall be designed and designated as "one-way" in only. b. Parking spaces will be defined and protected through the use of narrow planters to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department. ? c. The planter located on the east borner of the property shall have a continuous inside minimum dimension of 3 feet. d. The proposed car wash structure shall be omitted from the plans. 2. The elevations received and dated November 25, 1987, shall be revised to show building materials and architectural design harmonious and consistent with the character of the adjacent uses, structures, and the general neighborhood subject to approval. -of the Director of Community Development. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits the following shall be completed: a. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. b. A Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan indicating screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment shall be submitted. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 5. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. 6. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground strage tanks. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -11- (9738d) 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 8. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 9. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 10. All fire protection equipment for dispensing must comply with Article 79 Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code which includes an emergency fuel shut off switch, fire extinguishers, intercom for attendant use and proper instructions for dispensing devices. 11. Street lights and wheelchair ramps shall be installed as per Public Works standards. 12. All public improvements damaged during construction shall be .replaced or repaired. 13. If applicable, all freestanding and attached signs shall be altered or removed to comply with the provisions of the Huntington Beach Sign Code. 14. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (27') in width and shall be of radius type construction. 15. If contamination from hazardous substances has been identified either in the air, soil, groundwater or buildings, a cleanup plan which has been approved by the Orange County Healthcare Agency or State Department of Health Services shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. No construction activities shall take place until it is deemed safe by the above agencies. 16. All underground tanks shall be tested for leakage and certified to be in full compliance with Huntington Beach Fire Code Article 79. 17. If any hazardous materials are to be used on site, the business must comply°with Chapter 1758 of the City's Municipal Code which requires any business that handles or stores hazardous materials, including waste, to inventory the hazardous materials on site and prepare a business emergency plan in case of an accidental release of toxic material. Additionally, all hazardous materials, including waste, must be handled and stored in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code. Waste oil is considered a hazardous waste. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -12- (9738d) 18. Wastewater from the carwash shall be recycled to reduce the demand for water service. Recycling techniques shall be subject to the approval of the City's Water Department. 19. Development shall meet all local and state regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground storage tanks. 20. If any tank removal or installation is planned, permits must be obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and the City Fire Department. 21. There shall be no leasing of parking spaces or outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 22. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke this t conditional use permit if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 23. The applicant shall work with CalTrans in the placement of a cross -walk across Pacific Coast Highway connecting the southeast corner of the site with the south side of Pacific Coast Highway. C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-48 APPLICANT: HUNTINGTON INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL Conditional Use Permit No. 87-48 is a request to construct a 1,000 square foot expansion to the administrative office area of an existing hospital located at 17772 Beach Boulevard. A conditional use permit is required for any expansion of a hospital use. The applicant also proposes to restripe the parking area in two locations to provide additional parking spaces required for the expanded office area. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt Class 1 Section 15301 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: The subject property is within the Beach Boulevard Redevelopment ' Survey area. , STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 87-48 with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Edward Endo, architect for the project, spoke in support of the project. He stated that he was opposed to Condition 3.a requiring a reciprocal driveway because the site would lose 2 to 3 parking spaces. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -13- (9738d) Dr. Neil Friedman, 17752 Beach Boulevard, stated that he does not think it is fair to grant approval to one applicant and deny others with the same request. He stated that he had to provide 1 parking space for every 175 square feet and that this applicant has to provide 1 space for every 300 square feet. He requested that the decision on this request be postponed until professionals that knew medical requirements determined the parking numbers. Bill Rasmusson, Humana Hospital, stated that there would be no personnel added for the expansion and that they were not asking for any variances. He stated that when their original use permit was approved the code specified 1 space per bed however additional parking was required because of the projected expansion of the area. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. 11 The Commission requested that staff add a finding that clarified the additional requirements made in the original conditional use permit. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-48, WITH ADDED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: Silva ABSENT: Summerell , ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-48 for a 1,000 square foot addition to an existing hospital for administration offices conforms with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed addition properly adapts the proposed addition to existing structures and driveways in a harmonious manner. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 4. The proposed 1,000 square foot addition will not adversely affect surrounding properties or excessively increase traffic nor create demand for additional parking spaces because the applicant is providing parking spaces beyond the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requirement of 1 space per bed for a hospital. Pursuant to Conditional Use Permit No. 84-16, the applicant was required to provide 160 parking spaces for the hospital and 771 spaces for the medical buildings on -site for a total of 931; a total of 164 spaces will be provided for the hospital and 1,000 square foot addition as follows: PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -14- (9738d) EXISTING BUILDING PROPOSED BUILDING Required Existing Required Proposed USE Parking Parking Parking Parking Hospital .141 beds 141.0 .Pharmacy (1,225 sq.ft.)* 6.1 .Admin. Office (3,885 sq.ft.)* 122.9 .Proposed Addition (1,000 sq.ft.) 3.3 3 Total 160 161 163.3 164 (164) Medical Building 323 323 k 4-Story Medical Building Total 931 932 935 935 *Required by Conditional Use Permit No. 84-16, not a code requirement. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated December 9, 1987, and floor plans and elevations received and dated October 7, 1987, as approved by the -I Design Review Board, shall be the approved layout. 2. Parking lot modifications for the subject site shall be completed prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed addition. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. The property owner shall provide an irrevocable offer to dedicate a reciprocal driveway easement between the subject site and adjacent westerly property. 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. b. The temporary building at the northeast corner of the site shall be removed and the area reclaimed for parking as shown on the approved plan. c. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -15- (9738d) U 4. 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. 5. Proposed addition shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures as approved by the Design Review Board. 6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 7. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 8. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 87-48 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. C-5 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-16 - SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT Code Amendment No. 87-16 is a request by the Public Works Department to amend the Sign Code (advertising on bus benches or shelters) in an effort to bring the Sign Code language into conformance with the Municipal Code. Fire Department has requested provisions be added to allow for signage on telephone booths. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Code Amendment No. 87-16 and recommend adoption by the City Council. THE PUBLIC HEARING -WAS OPENED There was no one present to speak for or against the code amendment and the public hearing was closed. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the concerns that advertising on telephone booths would be too distracting and create safety problems and hazards. The Commission suggested that the item either be denied or be continued and a master plan be designed showing locations and more information on the regulations and controls that would be imposed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SILVA, SECOND BY SCHUMACHER, TO DENY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-16. MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -16- (9738d) A MOTION WAS MADE SILVA, SECOND BY SCHUMACHER, TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-16 TO THE JANUARY 5, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D. ITEMS NOT PUBLIC HEARING D-1 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 87-17 APPLICANT: Irwin Architectural Partnership Site Plan Amendment No. 87-17 is a request to make minor revisions to a church master plan, located at 9812 Hamilton Avenue, approved by the Planning Commission in 1982 (Conditional Use Permit No. 82-2). The approved master plan consists of two phases. The first phase, including an office building and fellowship hall with classrooms, has been constructed. Presently, the applicant is requesting revisions to the second phase which includes an addition to the existing sanctuary, a new classroom building and reconstruction of the parking lot. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt Class 1 Section 15301 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Site Plan Amendment No. 87-17 with findings and conditions of approval. The applicant Ken Rohde asked the Commission to approve a 5 year completion time instead of 2 years due to church funding. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO APPROVE SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 87-17, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED 1 F 6 PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -17- (9738d) L FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Site Plan Amendment No. 87-17 to relocate the sanctuary addition does not constitute a substantial change to the originally approved master plan (Conditional Use Permit No. 82-2). 2. The use of the property as a church shall remain the same. 3. The revision to the site plan results in an improved development. 4. The revision shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 3 1. The site plan received and dated December 9, 1987, and floor plans and elevations dated November 30, 1987, shall be the approved layout. 2. The parking lot expansion shown as Phase II on the approved site plan shall be completed within 5 years after occupancy of the Phase I building additions or prior to building permits being issued for the future addition located just north of the new classroom building shown on the approved plan, whichever comes first. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. 4. All driveways and roads designated as fire lanes shall be posted as such. 5. The front driveway and ingress/egress points at Hamilton shall be modified to meet the Fire Department standards for fire lanes by either providing proper turning radii or providing 28 foot drive aisles. 6. Provide fire doors/separation between sanctuary and existing classroom wing. 7. New classroom building shall stand alone with no roof interconnection or auto sprinklers shall be provided in all buildings due to roof interconnection pursuant to Fire Department requirements. 8. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. 9. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. I L PC Minutes - 12/15/87 b -18- (9738d) 10. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 11. If outside lighting is included on the site, low energy, consuming lights, such as high pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used. All outside lighting shall be directed to' prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. y 12. Any future school or child care programs shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit before the Planning Commission. 13. Any future signage for the church facility shall be reviewed for action by the Planning Commission 14. 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 wall, streets, and utilities. 15. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Department. 16. A plan for silt control for all storm runoff from the property during construction and during initial operation of the project shall be submitted to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board staff for their review prior to the issuance of grading permits. D-2 GEOLOGIST'S REPORT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-15, TENTATIVE TRACT NO 11881, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 85-2 (HUNTINGTON HARBOUR BAY AND RACOUET CLUB) APPLICANT: Huntington Harbour Bay and Racquet Club On June 7, 1985, the Planning Commission conditionally approved Conditional Use Permit No. 85-15, Tentative Tract 11881 and Coastal Development Permit No. 85-2, a request to subdivide 14.6 acres for the purpose of constructing 42 condominium units, 20 boat slips, and a restaurant upgrade. Condition No. 27 of Conditional Use Permit No. 85-15 requires that the Planning Commission review a geologist's report which investigates and analyzes potential seismic hazards as required by the Alquist-Priolo Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the geologists report titled "Preliminary Foundation and Fault Line, Investigation for Proposed Multi -Story Residential Development, 4121 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, California," prepared by Action Geotechnical Consu tants, as an adequate investigation of potential seismic ha�ards as required by Condition No. 27 of Conditional Use Permit No. 85-15 and the Alquist-Priolo Act. ;3 PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -19- d (9738d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIvENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO ACCEPT THE �t GEOLOGIST'S REPORT TITLED "PRELIMINARY FOUNDATION AND FAULT LINE, INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSED MULTI-STODY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT", BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D-3 USE PERMIT N0. 86-70 (EXTENSION OF TIME) APPLICANT: Richard J. Battaglia ` Use Permit No. 86-70, in conjunction with Zone Change No. 86-25, was approved by the Planning Commission on November 5, 1986. The approved project is a 61-unit apartment complex located on the east side of Springdale Street, south of Edinger Avenue. { F The applicant has requested a one-year extension of time for Use R Permit No. 86-70 because obtaining project financing has caused the applicant unforeseen delay. The architectural plans are currently being reviewed by the Building Department. ' STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission grant a one-year extension of time for Use Permit No. 86-70. The use permit would be valid until November 5, 1988. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PIERCE, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR USE PERMIT NO. 86-70, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -20- (9738d) 0 E. DISCUSSION ITEMS E-1 MEADOWLARK SPECIFIC PLAN - Review and approval of revisions. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO ACCEPT THE REVISED MEADOWLARK SPECIFIC PLAN AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED E-2 RECONSIDERATION - LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO, 87-3/ZONE CHANGE NO 87-4/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 87-3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO SCHEDULE LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 87-3 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 87-4 FOR t RECONSIDERATION ON JANUARY 5, 1988, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ■ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED F. PENDING IT Chairman Pierce requested an update on the City dump site and asked staff if a conditional use permit had been filed to date., Les Evans, Public Works, informed him that within 90 days either a conditional use permit would be filed or the site would be vacated. Staff was asked for an update on the illegal grading on an archaeological site located on the Meadowlark Airport property. Les Evans, Public Works, referred them to a letter from Scientific Resource Surveys, Inc. stated that there had been no damage from the grading. A copy of the letter will be sent to each Commissioner. Commissioner Schumacher stated that she had received many complaints regarding the trucks moving dirt to the oil fields off of Clay Avenue. Because of the weather the streets are muddy and potentially hazardous. Les Evans, Public Works, stated that Chevron has been accepting dirt from the Ascon site and that the moving of dirt had been ceased and that he would take care of cleaning up the streets. Chairman Pierce asked for follow-up regarding the signs on the roof of . the now closed Alicia's Restaurant. The signs were approved with the condition that they would stay with the present owner. Alicia's Restaurant has changed owners and the signs should be removed. PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -21- (9738d) r G. PLANNING.COMMISSION ITEMS Staff was requested to contact the Octoberfest applicant and suggest that he apply for his new conditional use permit early in 1988 since there will be a lot of new conditions imposed on the use. Also, staf was directed to include the police report in the new conditional use permit report. The Commission requested that the election of new officers for the Planning -Commission be put on the agenda for the January 5, 1988 meeting. It was requested that the White Hole area addressed by Mr. Curtis under B Items be scheduled as a Discussion item at a future meeting. H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS None I. A MOTION WAS MADE, AT 10:15 PM, BY SILVA, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO ADJOURN TO A STUDY SESSION (MC DONNELL DOUGLAS) JANUARY 5, 1988, AT 6:00 PM AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING JANUARY 5, 1988, AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Silva, Schumacher, Higgins, Pierce, Leipzig, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Summerell ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED APPROVED: { L I lh!!�i Mike Adams, Secretary vs . ci nO M. Pierce, Chairman 1 [1 PC Minutes - 12/15/87 -22- (9738d)