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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-19APPROVED 6/7/88 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 19, 1988 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, P Bourguignon A. CONSENT CALENDAR: None B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Leipzig announced the new appointment of Roger Slates as Planning Commissioner and welcomed him to the Commission. Doug Langevin, 8196 Pawtucket Drive, congratulated Commissioner Slates on his appointment and suggested that careful consideration should be taken by Mr. Slates when voting on particular projects because of potential conflicts of interest. C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS C-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 87-39/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT N0, 87-29/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-38 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 15, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH A request to permit development of a subterranean parking structure with restroom facilities, community facility, concession uses, and passive recreation on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, between the Municipal Pier and Seventh Street. On September 29, 1987, staff transmitted Conditional Use Permit No. 87-39, Coastal Development Permit No. 87-29 and Negative Declaration No. 87-38 to the Planning Commission for action. At that time, the Planning Commission continued the items to December 15, 1987, pending adoption by the State of Bolsa Chica State Beach General Plan Amendment. On February 2, 1988, staff requested continuance of the items to March 15, 1988, and then again to April 19, 1988, so that parking structure plans could be completed which would comply with the requirements of the State Beach General Plan. On March 21, 1988, the City Council reviewed several alternative parking structure designs and directed staff to combine features of two of them into a new concept. Staff is working on that plan and it is anticipated . that all design work will be completed by May 1988. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 87-39, Coastal Development Permit No. 87-29 and Negative Declaration No. 87-38 to May 17, 1988, for action. Staff will re -advertise these items ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-39, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-29 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-38, TO THE JUNE 7, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -2- (0649d) C-2 ZONE CHANGE NO, 87-17/USE PERMIT NO, 87-84/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-50 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 15, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) APPLICANT: KERNVIEW OIL CORPORATION Zone Change No. 87-17 is a request to place an "01" suffix on a 15,000 square foot portion of a 40 acre parcel of land presently used for oil production and agriculture. Use Permit No. 87-84 is a request to drill one new well on the 100 foot by 150 foot site. The applicant has requested that Zone Change No. 87-17, Use Permit No. 87-84 and Negative Declaration No. 87-50 be continued to the July 19, 1988 Planning Commission meeting to allow time to discuss certain technical matters involving street and site improvements with Public Works and Community Development Departments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zone Change No. 87-17, Use Permit No. 87-84 and Negative Declaration No. 87-50 for 90 days to the July 19, 1988 Planning Commission meeting per the applicant's request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SILVA, TO CONTINUE ZONE CHANGE NO. 87-17, USE PERMIT NO. 87-84 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-50 TO THE JULY 19, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None C-3 ZONE CHANGE NO, 88-4/USE PERMIT N0, 88-15/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO, 88-10 APPLICANT: MAGDY HANNY - NEWPORT PACIFIC REALTY AND INVESTMENT Zone Change No. 88-4 and Negative Declaration No. 88-10 is a request to change the zoning from R2 to R4 on an interior 75 foot wide lot located on the north side of Garfield between Delaware and Florida Streets. The existing zoning designation, R2 (Medium Density Residential District), allows 8 units while the requested designation, R4 (Multiple -Family Residential District), will allow .19 units. Use Permit No. 88-15 is for a 21-unit three-story apartment project constructed over a semi -subterranean parking structure which includes a 2-unit density bonus (10.6%) for low to moderate income families. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -3- (0649d) Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the Department of Community Development posted draft Negative Declaration No. 88-10 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal or written were received. The staff] in its initial study of the project, has recommended that a negative declaration be approved. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny Zone Change No. 88-4 and Use Permit No. 88-15 with findings. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Al Marshall, representing the,applicant, spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed their main concerns with the project. They felt that the sewage capacity had been reached in the area and further expansion in the district would cause major problems. They felt that since the majority of the block consisted of R2 zoning that rezoning to R4 would create spot zoning. They also felt that this project maximized the site coverage and lacked open space. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO DENY ZONE CHANGE NO. 88-4, USE PERMIT NO. 88-15 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 88-10, WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - ZONE CHANGE NO. 88-4: 1. The zone designation of R4 (35 units per acre) is inconsistent with the City's Genera _I Plan of Land Use which is Medium Density Residential (15 units per acre). 2. The proposed zone change from R2 (15 units per acre) to R4 (35 units per acre) will result in an increased intensity of the residential use allowed on the site. 3. The proposed zone change from R2 (15 units per acre) to R4 (35 units per acre) will not be compatible with the surrounding Medium Density Residential land uses. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -4- (0649d) FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - USE PERMIT NO, 88-15: 1. Use Permit No. 88-15 for the construction'of a 21-unit apartment project will be detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing or working in the area due to the increased noise and traffic impacts. 2. Use Permit No. 88-15 for the construction of a 21-unit apartment project may be injurious to property and improvements in the vicinity because of the increase in density from 8 units to 21 units and will not be compatible with adjacent properties. 3. The granting of Use Permit No. 88-15 for 35 units per acre will adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach which allows 15 units per acre. C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 88-8/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 88-4 APPLICANT: JACK GROSSMAN Conditional Use Permit No. 88-8 is a request to allow the construction of a third floor observatory tower as part of a proposed two story single family home in Huntington Harbour on Humbolt Island. Coastal Development Permit No. 88-4 is a request to construct a new three story single family residence on Humbolt Island in Huntington Harbour adjacent to and just north of Harbor Channel within the coastal zone. The proposed project is exempt, Section 15303, Class 3, from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed construction of a third floor observatory tower in a single family, two-story home is subject to approval of a coastal development permit because it is located within the coastal zone under appeal jurisdiction to the California Coastal Commission. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 88-8 and Coastal Development Permit No. 88-4 with findings and conditions of approval. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -5- (0649d) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED John McGinnis, architect, spoke in support of the request. He stated that the proposed two story home was designed to appear as a 1-1/2 story structure. He requested permission to alter the roof slope and building height on the tower of the proposed home to an average of 30 feet pursuant to the Code. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SILVA, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-8 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 88-4, WITH FINDINGS AND ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL —CONDITIONAL USE -PERMIT NO, 88-8: 1. 'The proposed single family residence will not have a detrimental effect on the general health, -safety, welfare or privacy of surrounding residents, or on surrounding property values. 2. The location, site plan and building design will be compatible with streets, driveways, property lines and surrounding neighborhood. Within 65 feet east and west of the proposed house, south across the channel, as well as within the adjacent neighborhood there are existing homes that are of similar scale and mass and therefore compatible with the applicant's proposed home. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Huntington Beach General Plan and Land Use Map. 1. The proposed single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 2. The Coastal Development Permit is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the R1 zoning district, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -6- (0649d) 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed single family residence can be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 4. The proposed single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The proposed structure does not block the view of the ocean of other property owners nor does it obstruct access to the beach or shore. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plans, floor plans and elevations received and dated March 14, 1988, shall be the approved layout. a. The roof slope and building height on the tower may be altered to a maximum of 30 feet to the average pitch and providing it is within a maximum of 5 additional feet to the highest point. 2. The proposed use shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City's Ordinance Code and Building Division. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following: a. Proof of Homeowners Association review and approval of plans dated March 14, 1988. b. Landscape and irrigation plans to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. 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 said material. 5. The proposed structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. 7. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. S. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 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. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -7- (0649d) C-5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) N0. 87-85 APPLICANT: CLARK A. RUTLEDGE On October 29, 1987, the applicant submitted Conditional Exception (variance) No. 87-85 for a variance to allow construction of a substantial improvement (1,972 square feet) to an existing single family residence (896 square feet) located in,zone AO (depth 3) on the Huntington Beach flood insurance rate map. Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Section 969.6 in accordance with Federal regulations allows only improvements whose costs are less than 50 percent of the market value of the existing structure unless certain restrictions relating to construction and elevation can be met. Since October, the applicant has been working with staff and the Flood Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to revise his plans to bring them into conformance with the regulations for substantial improvements (over 50 percent),. Through this process, the plans have been revised to conform with the elevation requirements and the applicant is withdrawing his variance application. Building permits will be issued for the plans in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division and Fire Department. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the applicant's request for withdrawal of Conditional Exception (Variance) No:-87-85. A MOTION WAS MADE:BY;,LIVENGOOD, SECOND.BY.SILVA,,TO WITHDRAW. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-85, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C-6 CODE AMENDMENT NO, 87-13-- UNCLASSIFIED USES, COMMERCIAL USES, AND NEW DEFINITIONS• '•u THE COMMISSION ME_ APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH This item was continued from the April 5,.1988 Planning Commission meeting. Code Amendment No. 87-13 proposes to expand and amend uses permitted by conditional use permit listed under Unclassified Uses - Article 963 and uses permitted by use permit in Commercial Districts - Article 922 and add new definitions to Article 908. This code amendment was informally discussed at the February 17, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -8- (0649d) [i 1 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed code amendment is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15300.4 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Code Amendment No. 87-13 and forward to the City Council for adoption. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed code amendment and the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the draft ordinance and gave direction to staff'on issues they wanted further clarified or revised. Issues included: number of children in family day care homes; landfill disposal sites should not be allowed in S1 district; who in the City can issue exemption from requirements of article on excavation activity and what standards apply to sufficiently cover activity; wind energy conversion systems should not impact neighbors; nature of provisions for family day cares; requirements for drop-off area at day care centers needs revising. It was suggested that the code amendment be continued to allow additional time to revise the proposed ordinance as directed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 87-13 TO THE MAY 3, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Bourguignon NOES:, None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Silva, Leipzig,.Ortega, Higgins, D. ITEMS NOT PUBLIC HEARING None K • 04 The parking assessment for the Downtown core area by district was presented. It was requested by the Commission to include parking demands block by block including maximum numbers for on -street and on -site, and also the off -site availability. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -9- (0649d) E-2 CODE AMENDMENT NO 88-3 - (A) REVIEW OF FINAL LANGUAGE FOR SECTION 4 2 i2(b) COMMERCIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE pQWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN: AND (B) FLOOR AREA RATIOS - The Commission reviewed the final language for Commercial Parking Standards for the Downtown Specific•Plan.- A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO ACCEPT ALTERNATIVE 3 WITH MODIFICATIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Silva, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: Leipzig ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Slates MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY HIGGINS, FOR STAFF TO ESTABLISH A CALENDAR FOR STUDYING DENSITIES, HEIGHTS, INTENSITIES, AND FLOOR AREA RATIOS IN THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE NEXT -PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING,.BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: Silva ABSENT: None .• , ABSTAIN: •Slates MOTION PASSED E-3 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 88-7 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 88-3/TENTATIVE TRACT 13478 (PHASE I) ' A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY SILVA, TO APPROVE FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, WITH REVISIONS, OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-7 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 88-3 AND TENTATIVE TRACT 13478 (PHASE I), BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: Slates (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None LGIAKOR} I PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -10- (0649d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 88-7: 1. The proposed mixed use project with an entertainment/commercial center (a maximum 1,750 seat theater; 23,575 square feet of commercial; 15,925 square feet of office space; 10,000 square foot restaurant with 3,500 square foot outdoor deck area; and a maximum 3,000 square foot night club) and 130 condominium units will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of persons residing or working in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the vicinity. All required parking for the proposed project will be provided on -site for the residential portion with a minimum of 300 spaces on -site for commercial. The remainder (approximately 675 spaces) will be provided within a parking facility adjacent to the proposed site. 2. The proposed mixed use project with entertainment/commercial center and 130 condominium units is designed to be compatible with existing and proposed uses in the vicinity. 3. The location, site layout and design of the proposed mixed use project with entertainment/commercial center and 130 unit condominium project is properly related to the streets, drives and other structures and uses in the vicinity in a harmonious manner. 4. The architecture and design of the proposed mixed use project is in conformance with the adopted Design Guidelines for the Downtown Specific Plan. 5. The general appearance including architectural features of the proposed mixed use project shall enhance the orderly and harmonious development of the Downtown Specific Plan. 6. The proposed mixed use project with entertainment/commercial center and 130 condominium units is consistent with the goals and policies of the Huntington Beach General Plan. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL PERMITS: 1. The following special permits for deviations to the requirements of the Downtown Specific Plan promote a better living environment and provide maximum use of the land in terms of site layout and design; exceeding the required amount of common open space. a. Setbacks of 10 feet in lieu of 15 feet along Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut for encroachment of a colonade. b. A reduction in the required alley width from 30 feet to 27 feet and a reduction in the main accessway width from the required 28 feet to 27 feet. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -11- (0649d) c. An increase in site coverage to create a better project profile and to help reduce the potential conflict of adjacent residential -and commercial uses is•necessary. Residential will have a maximum site coverage of 59 percent and commercial a maximum of 60 percent. At the request of the Planning Commission the residential site coverage was increased from 50 percent to a maximum of 59 percent. 2. The approval of the special permits for encroachment in setbacks, accessway widths and increase in site coverage will not be detrimental to the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of the neighborhood in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of property or improvements of the neighborhood. 3. The special permit requests for encroachment in setbacks, accessway widths and increase in site coverage are consistent with the objectives,of the Downtown Specific Plan in achieving a development adapted to the parcel and compatible with the surrounding environment. 4. The special -permits for encroachment in setbacks, accessway widths and increase in site coverage are consistent with the policies of the Coastal Element of the City's General Plan and the California Coastal Act. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL—TENTATIVE'TRACT 13478: 1. The proposed two lot subdivision for condominium and commercial purposes of the 170,912 net square foot•parcel�oU land zoned Downtown Specific Plan -District 3, is°p'roposed to be - constructed having 130 residential condominium units and 90,000 square feet of commercial and retail. 2. The property was previously studied for a greater intensity of land use at the time the land use designation and Downtown Specific Plan -District 3 zoning designation were placed on the subject property. 3. The Huntington Beach General Plan is designed with provisions for the type of land use proposed, mixed use with entertainment/commercial center and residential, as well as setting forth provisions for the implementation of the proposed project. 4. The site is relatively flat and physically suitable for the proposed density and type of development. 5. Tentative Tract 13478 is consistent with the goals and policies of the Huntington Beach General Plan. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -12- (0649d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 88-3: 1. The proposed mixed use project with entertainment/commercial center and 130 residential condominium units conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Huntington Beach Coastal Element. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 88-3 is consistent with the CZ suffix and the Downtown Specific Plan as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the project. 3. The proposed mixed use project with entertainment/commercial center and 130 condominium units shall be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Huntington Beach Coastal Element and Land Use Plan of the General Plan. 4. The proposed mixed use project with entertainment/commercial center and 130 condominium units conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. 5. The Mellow Bill Affordable Housing requirements, Government Code Section 65590(d), are satisfied in the following manner: a. The City has provided density bonuses within three miles of the coastal zone which have provided affordable housing. b. Due to the location and economics involved it would not be feasible to develop affordable housing on this site. The value of the land coupled with the need to provide subterranean parking on site would prohibit the ability to provide for affordable housing. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL-- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-7: 1. The site plan, floor plan and elevations received and dated March 25, 1988, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the modifications described herein: a. Number of units shall be reduced from 160 to 130 in order to create a greater separation of the residential from the commercial portions of the project; provide an increase in the average unit size; provide for a better overall building profile; and to provide greater view opportunities. b. The finished floor of the first level units and adjacent common open space areas of the residential portion of the project shall be elevated to a maximum of 8 feet above existing grade for the creation of a greater physical separation of the residential from the commercial portions of the project. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -13- (0649d) c. The residential building elevations adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway and Second Street shall be modified to show a greater degree of upper story setback or other building wall movement, subject to review by the Design Review Board. d. The vallet/passenger drop off area adjacent to Walnut Avenue shall -be modified to reduce the potential conflict of pedestrians and vehicles entering the project, subject to review by the Planning Commission. e. The residential project shall include the following sound mitigation features: (1) Double glassing on all exterior perimeter windows (2) Intensified landscape materials with water feature (3) Vertical separation from pedestrian accessway f. All private open space shall comply with the minimum dimension and square feet requirements of the Downtown Specific Plan. g. Parking layout shall show minimum 26 foot aisleways with all spaces dimensioned at 8-1/2 feet by 18 feet except those adjacent to a wall over 42 inches in height which shall be 12•feet in width. h. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to backflow devices and Edison transformers, on the site plan. They shall be prohibited in the front and exterior yard setbacks unless properly screened by landscaping or other method approved by the Community Development Director. i. Depict commercial electrical vault in a location that presents the least public hazard•subject to review and approval by the Fire Department, Public Works Department and Community Development Department.• j. Adequate trash enclosures shall be provided with a method of trash pick up subject to the approval of the Public Works Department and Community Development Department. k. The three security gates in the residential parking structure shall be located so no dead-end driveways are created for guest parking. 1. Circulation in the entertainment center parking structure shall provide a continuous flow on the first level down to the second level subject to the approval of the Public Works Department and Department of Community Development. m. Site coverage shall not exceed 59 percent for residential and 60 percent for commercial. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -14- (0649d) 1 n. Parking layout shall be modified to add an additional 155 spaces on -site. If it is not feasible to incorporate the total additional spaces on -site, the shortfall must be made up in the off -site adjacent parking structure as identified in Condition No. 5. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Street improvements as determined necessary by the Fire Department. b. Water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed and operating. c. All existing or abandoned oil well sites must be abandoned pursuant to Department of Gas and Oil and Fire Department standards. d. A circulation and parking management plan by a traffic engineer addressing valet parking, ingress and egress to the site, the allocation and assignment of parking spaces for residential tenants, and the need for a second ingress and egress ramp to the residential subterranean parking structure shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development. e. Prior to combustible or above grade construction, a fire protection plan, pursuant to Article 87 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code, shall be submitted for approval by the Fire Department. The plan shall have provisions for: phased installation of sprinkler systems, on -site security, and telephone for emergency notification. f. Final tract map for the subject site shall be accepted by the City Council and recorded with the County Recorder's Office. g. A copy of'the revised site plan, elevations and floor plans, pursuant to Condition No. 1 of this report shall be submitted as record for the conditional use permit file. h. A landscape and irrigation plan pursuant to the Downtown Design Guidelines and Article 960 shall be submitted and approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Department. i. A rooftop mechanical screening plan submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -15- (0649d) ED 3. j. An affordable housing agreement plan to provide affordable housing within 3 miles of the Coastal Zone for the replacement of the 12 existing units displaced as'a result of this project shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department. k. Hydrology/hydraulic drainage studies shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for approval. 1. A grading plan and soils report shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. m. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance�of building permits. n. The applicant shall post a cash deposit for the public improvements on one-half width of Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Heidi's adjacent to the subject property in an amount to be determined by Public Works. o. The parking facility identified in Condition No. 5 shall be approved by the City of Huntington Beach. The following Fire Department requirements shall be complied with: a. Fire lane Shall'be minimum 27 feet clear width from Walnut to Pacific'Coast Highway. Turf block is unacceptable as a fire lane. surface. b. Building address numbers shall be installed pursuant to Fire Department standards. c. Fire flow for entertainment/condominium plan is 4,750 gallons per minute. Water system shall provide minimum fire flows. d. Five fire hydrants are required for this project in locations to be approved by the Fire Department. e. Alleyway from Walnut Avenue, behind existing buildings shall be a minimum 27 feet clear width for Fire Department access. f. All structures in project shall be provided with the following: (1) Automatic fire sprinklers throughout with combination standpipe systems; (2) Fire alarm system with graphic annunciators. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -16- (0649d) 11 1 g. Elevators throughout project shall be a minimum size of 6 feet-8 inches by 4 feet-3 inches with minimum opening of 42 inches. h. Access for emergency purposes shall be provided to all perimeter stairways from public streets. 4. The following Public Works Department requirements shall be complied with: a. A right turn lane shall be constructed at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street per City and CalTrans design criteria. The appropriate right of way shall be dedicated to accommodate the right turn lane. b. The traffic signal at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street shall be relocated per City and CalTrans standards. c. Walnut Avenue, Main Street and Second Street shall be constructed per Public Works standards. d. Driveways shall be 27 feet wide minimum and radius type construction. e. The parking structure for the condominium units requires two entries/exits unless one entry is determined adequate by a traffic engineer pursuant to Condition No. 2.d. f. The proposed 27 foot wide commercial alley is adequate until the property to the west dedicates an additional 5 feet. g. Landscaping (including public right of way) shall be per the Downtown Guidelines and maintained by the ,developer/ homeowner's association. h. Street lighting shall be installed per the Downtown Guidelines and the City electrician's requirements. j. Parking shall be prohibited on Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. j. All utilities located in the alleys and streets to be abandoned shall be removed per the direction of utility companies' representatives. k. A 12 inch minimum sewer main shall be constructed in Main Street and Walnut Avenue and connect to the County's coast truck sewer at the alley between Main and Third Street. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -17- (0649d) 1. A 12 inch water mains shall be constructed in: (1) Main Street from the existing 12 inch main in the south side of Pacific Coast Highway to Walnut Avenue. (2) Walnut Avenue from Main to Second Street, connecting the existing mains in the north/south alleys. (3) Second Street from Walnut to Pacific Coast Highway. m. Any on -site water facilities required to be dedicated to the City shall be located in vehicular travelways. The developer/ homeowner's association shall be held responsible for repairing the enhanced pavement, if the water facilities need to be maintained or repaired. n. All security gate configurations shall include on -site turn-arounds (no backing into the streets) and shall be approved by the Public Works Department, Fire Department and Community Development Department. 5. The project shall be responsible for providing the balance of required off-street parking spaces in a parking structure to be built at the northwest corner of Walnut and Third Streets. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, an off -site parking plan shall be approved and adopted by the City as identified in these conditions or other adequate contingency plan. Such . parking sufficient -for this project and off -site requirements shall be available prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the theaters. 6. Provide a centralized mail delivery facility which shall be architecturally compatible with the structures. 7. All dwellings on the subject property shall be constructed in compliance with State Acoustical standards set forth for units that are within the 60 CNEL contour of the property. 8. All guest parking spaces for residential shall be -designated as such by marking "Guest Parking" on the surface of each stall. 9. Street furniture and other required improvements shall be provided in public plaza areas according to the Downtown Design Guidelines and dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 10. A planned sign program shall be submitted to the Design Review Board for review and approval for all signing. Said program shall be approved by the Department of Community Development prior to the first sign request. a.. AdvertisinSr of the theater complex, including the marquee, shall not be permitted at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -18- (0649d) 11. 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. 12. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. This requirement may be waived provided the applicant installs a more energy efficient alternative subject to the review and approval by the Community Development Department. 13. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 14. 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. 15. The location of the night club shall be limited to 3,000 square feet at a location facing Main Street subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director. 16. Conditional Use Permit No. ,88-7 and Coastal Development Permit No. 88-3 shall not become effective until the proposed revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan are approved by City Council and in effect. 17. Any modifications to plans shall be subject to additional review and approval by the Planning Commission. Any modifications which result in an increase of project intensity shall be subject to additional public hearings. Modifications to interior layouts or exterior finishes shall -be subject to Design Review Board review and approval. 1. Prior to final recordation of Tentative Tract 13478 the following shall be completed: a. CC&R's for the subdivision addressing the conditions herein, Article 915 and Condition 2.d of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-7 shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and Department of Community Development in accordance with Article 915. b. Legal documents which will provide for restricting the use of common spaces for the designated purpose, as approved on the final development plan, for the residential project, shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development and the City Attorney. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -19- (0649d) 2. The tentative tract map shall be revised to show: a. Typical cross section for Pacific Coast Highway and the public alley. b. Right of way radii of 25 feet at Pacific Coast Highway and Main and Pacific Coast Highway and Second Street. c. Right of way radii of 30 feet at Walnut and Second Street. d. A 12 foot wide raised median in Walnut Avenue. e. The sidewalk in Second Street is 7 foot wide. f. Adjustment in lot lines, if necessary, to be consistent with division between commercial and condominium uses. 3. All Pacific Coast Highway improvements shall meet CalTrans criteria. 4. Vehicular access rights to the streets surrounding the tract shall be dedicated to the City except at approved driveway locations. 5. Tentative Tract No. 13478 shall not become effective until the proposed revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan have been approved by City.Council and are in effect. 1J Vesting Maps were discussed by the Commission and a 30-minute study session was scheduled for May 3, 1988. , E-5 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT - PARKING REQUIREMENTS Commission advised staff to complete evaluation of uses for possible revised parking requirements. • may_ • � • The following inquiries were presented to staff: VONS'S SHOPPING CENTER AT SPRINGDALE AND EDINGER - PARKING RATIO AND LANDSCAPING - Requested further follow-up on landscaping and parking ratios for the center. Suggested that the landscape plan be reviewed. HOME DEPOT ADDITION - Requested that the delivery situation, traffic circulation, parking and dirt piling be investigated at the site. PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -20- (0649d) ILLEGAL AUTO DETAILING IN HOME - COMPASS DRIVE HUNTINGTON BAY AND RACQUET CLUB - Tennis area being used as storage area. PETER'S LANDING - How many spaces in parking area can be used for valet parking? FILL LOCATIONS - SPRINGDALE/EDINGER AND WEST SIDE OF ELLIS AT GOLDENWEST PAPER RECYCLING SYSTEM AT CITY - Should set one up for non-profit organizations. SOIL TESTING AT EDINGER AND BOLSA CHICA FILINQ DATES FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR 1988 y�l_ _ • i • g G-1 STAFF REPORTS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS I. It was suggested that staff give better clarification of sensitive issues on redevelopment projects. ktj A MOTION WAS MADE AT 10:45 PM BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO ADJOURN TO A JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1988, AT 6:00, THEN TO ANOTHER JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 2, 6:00 PM, ROOM B-8, THEN TO A STUDY SESSION ON VESTING MAPS AT 6:30 PM, ROOM B-8, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1988, AND THEN TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 PM, MAY 3, 1988, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: Slates (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None �F���li���•�' MINUTES APPROVED: ,L-L. Mike Adams, Secretary - Victor Leipzig, Cha' ma PC Minutes - 4/19/88 -21- (0649d)