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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 15, 1988 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P P P P P
ROLL CALL: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega
P (Arrived 7:15 PM)
Bourguignon, Higgins
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A-1 MINUTES - OCTOBER 18 AND NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO APPROVE
OCTOBER 18 AND NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES,
AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega,
Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Higgins
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Silva was congratulated on being elected to City
Council.
C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
C-1 CONDTIIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 88-44/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
(VARIANCE) N0. 88-35
APPLICANT: RAMESH BAJARIA
Conditional Use Permit No. 88-44 is a request to demolish an
existing gas station, and remodel and expand an existing car wash
with gas sales at 7949 Garfield Avenue. Conditional Exception
(Variance) No. 88-35 is a request to allow the existing Beach
Boulevard frontage of 128 feet in lieu of the required frontage of
150 feet, to reduce the required 10 foot wide landscape planter
along Garfield to 6 feet and to provide no landscaping in lieu of
required 3 feet wide planter along a portion of the northerly
property line.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 88-44 and Conditional Exception
(Variance) No. 88-35 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Michael Cosenze, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
request. He said his applicant would not be able to comply with
condition 2.f regarding consolidation of parcel 1 and parcel 2
because there are three parties involved in ownership. He asked
that a reciprocal access agreement be required instead. He said
that all other required conditions could be complied with.
J. D. Jones, architect, 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.
Staff explained to the Commission that either a consolidation or
receiprocal access agreement was necessary to ensure proper
circulation on the site in order to prevent stacking on Beach
Boulevard.
City Attorney said a receiprocal access agreement could be required
for the term of the 40 year lease. He further requested submittal
of any agreements to the City Attorney's office for approval.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SLATES, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-44 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
(VARIANCE) NO. 88-35 WITH FINDINGS AND REVISED CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins,
Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 88-44:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the full service
car wash with gas sales 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 proposal to improve the existing car wash with gas sales is
consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General
Plan and Land Use Map.
3. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed full
service car wash with gas sales properly adapts the proposed
structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures
and uses in a harmonious manner.
1. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-35 for
reduced street frontage and landscaping will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, namely lot dimension, the strict application of the
Zoning Ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under
identical zone classifications.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-25 for a
reduction in required frontage from 150 feet to 128 feet is
necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more
substantial property rights. The site originally complied with
minimum dimensions prior to street widenings.
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4. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-35 will
not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injuriou
to property in the same zone classifications.
5. The reduction in landscape planter widths will not be detrimenta
to the public welfare due to the increased landscaped areas along
Beach Boulevard and corner area of Garfield.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
October 14, 1988, shall be the approved layout with the following
modifications:
a. Designate parallel parking between the car wash and north
property line as "employee parking only."
b. Revision to parking summary to reflect 15 parking spaces
required.
c. Elimination of wheel stops in all compact spaces.
d. Provide three landscaped planter fingers adjacent to the
front of detail shop.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be
submitted and/or completed:
a. A Landscape Construction Set submitted to the Departments of
Community Development and Public Works. The landscape
construction set shall include a landscape plan prepared and
signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect which includes
all proposed/existing plant materials (location, type, size,
quantity), irrigation plan, grading plan and approved site
plan, and copy of conditions of approval. The landscape plan
shall be in conformance with Section 9608 and 9220.14(f) of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The set must be
complete and approved by both departments prior to issuance
of building permits."
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. A detailed soil analysis 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, utilities
and status of existing underground gasoline storage tanks.
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d. A grading plan to the Departments of Public Works and
Community Development for review and approval.
e. An agreement to maintain the landscaped area within the
public right-of-way. 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.
f. An irrevocable reciprocal access agreement between the two
parcels shall be entered into. A copy of the legal
instrument shall be approved by the Community Development
Department and the City Attorney as to form and content and,
when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder.
g. A plan shall be reviewed and approved that shows all signage
on subject property brought into conformance with the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Such plan shall be complied
with prior to final building permit approval.
3. Public Works requirements are as follows:
a. Deterioriated public improvements shall be removed and
replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public
Works.
b. Applicant shall pursue CalTrans approval of radius type
driveways on Beach Boulevard.
c. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width on
Beach Boulevard and a minimum 27 feet in width with radius
type construction on Garfield Avenue.
d. Proposed driveways on Garfield Avenue shall be restricted to
"entrance only" at easterly driveway, and "exit only" at
westerly driveway.
e. Street lights shall be constructed as required by the
Department of Public Works.
4. Fire Department requirements are as follows:
a. The project shall comply with Article 79 Division IX of the
Huntington Beach Fire Code.
b. A fire hydrant if determined necessary shall be provided on
Beach Boulevard, north of Garfield in an area approved by the
Fire Department.
c. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
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d. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane
violations occur and the services of the Fire Department are
required, the applicant will be liable for expenses incurred
e. Development shall meet all local and State regulations
regarding installation and operation of all underground
storage tanks.
f. A lock "knox" box shall be installed at a location approvea
by the Fire Department.
g. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances and standards.
5. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall
be completed prior to final inspection.
6. The detail building shall not be used for vehicle repairs.
7. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts,
equipment or trailers.
8. 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.
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. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Code and Fire Department except as
noted herein.
11. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South
Coast Air Quality Management District.
12. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Department of
Community Development as required by Section 9730.70 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
13. A review of the use shall be conducted within six (6) months of
the date of this approval to verify compliance with all
conditions of approval and applicable Articles of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code. If, at that time, there is a violation of
these conditions or code sections, Conditional Use permit No.
88-44, Conditional Exception (Variance) 88-35 may become null and
void.
14. 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.
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C-2 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
VARIANCE) NO, 88-29
APPLICANT: ROBERT & SHEILA GOEBEL
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-29 is a request to permit a 6
foot high block wall to encroach 5 feet into the required 15 foot
front setback located at 16201 Typhoon Lane. On September 21, 1988,
the Zoning Administrator denied Conditional Exception (Variance) No.
88-29 with findings. Submitted for your consideration is the
applicant's appeal to the action taken by the Zoning Administrator.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 5, Section 15305 of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS:
The subject property is located within the appealable section of the
Coastal Zone. The project is exempt from a Coastal Development Permit
pursuant to Section 989.5.3.b.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deny the appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's denial of
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-29 with findings.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Robert Goebel, applicant/appellant, presented photographs of other
homes in the area that were granted exceptions and spoke in support of
the request. He said his family would like to construct a swimming
pool and that because of his lack of privacy in his back yard due to
the public access/walkway it is necessary to build in his front yard.
He said the extension of the front wall would allow him to have patio
furniture and enough room to enter his front entryway without stepping
into the pool.
James Sapp, pool contractor representing the abutting neighbor to the
southwest, spoke in support of the request. He said the proposed pool
is.very small yet has an aesthetically pleasing design.
David Rakstalis Jr., representing the appellant, John C. H. Chang,
said his client sent letters to the surrounding neighbors and twelve
responded by objecting to the proposed extension of the block wall.
He distributed photographs to the Commission showing the blockage of
Mr. Cheng's view. He also presented photographs of the other homes in
the area that were granted variances that do not block views. He
feels the variance will have adverse effects on the homes in the area.
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Sheila Goebel, applicant/appellant, 16201 Typhoon Lane, said an
additional five feet will not block Mr. Cheng's view. She said she
had spoken with the Changs and was told they would not object to the
request and is surprised that he has contacted the neighbors to stop
the construction.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
It was felt that since the applicant's backyard faced onto the channel
and a public walkway was required by the Coastal Commission, he was
deprived of privacy in the rear yard and that a variance of five feet
in the front yard setback should be allowed for privacy.
Commissioners Leipzig and Livengood felt that the existing codes and
rules should apply and be upheld.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO OVERTURN THE
DENIAL AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 88-29, WITH
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Silva, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon
NOES: Livengood, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Applicant's backyard faces onto a channel and, because of that,
a public walkway along the back of this property was required by
the Coastal Commission. As the property owner has no privacy in
the rear yard, it is necessary to allow the applicant to fence
off his front and side yards to allow privacy by encroachment of
five feet in the front yard setback.
2. The granting of the conditional exception will not constitute a
grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties
in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications as
there are other homes in the area that have either a structure
or wall at a ten foot front yard setback.
3. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order to
preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
9. The granting of a conditional exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in
the same zone classification.
5. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City ofiHuntington Beach,
California.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan received and dated November 1, 1988, shall be the
approved layout.
2. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
3. Intensified landscaping shall be provided in front of the
subject wall.
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. The proposed wall shall be architecturally compatible with
adjacent dwellings.
APPLICANT: FHP, INC.
Conditional Use Permit No. 88-30 is a request by FHP, Inc. to expand
enrollment and hours of operation at their existing Senior Medical
Center. The facility is located within a retail shopping center at
19066 Magnolia Street, and was originally approved by the Planning
Commission on February 18, 1987. At that time, the enrollment was
limited to a maximum of 10,000 members, and the hours of operation
were limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On
February 17, 1988, the Planning Commission granted a request to
permit Saturday appointments from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
FHP is now requesting to operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM
to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and to
increase enrollment at the facility from 10,000 to 12,000 members.
The conditions of approval for the original entitlement (Conditional
Use Permit No. 87-5) require Planning Commission approval for this
type of expansion.
The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 88-30 with findings and
conditions of approval.
'THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Ray Hadden, representing FHP, spoke in support of the project. He
made the following requests in order to maximize the use of this
facility: 400 patients per day spread over 13 hours; 30 members per
hour;,7 days per week from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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Dennis Schiller, 9726 Puffin Avenue, Margie's Country Kitchen, spoke
in opposition to the request for increased enrollment and opening on
weekends. He said there are problems with parking and that his
restaurant has lost business because of the FPH parking overflow
into his allocated spaces. He presented a video depicting the
parking problems. He also voiced objection to the handicapped
"spaces being placed directly in front of his restaurant. He stated
his operation hours were from 6:00 AM to 1:45 PM and that FHP's
heaviest appointment schedules were occurring from 8:00 AM to 12:00
Noon. He requested a change in the appointment schedules.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
The Commission felt that since there were concerns one year ago
regarding parking that further studies should be completed with the
peak traffic hours evaluated. They also requested further
information regarding the parking signs and designated handicapped
spaces; a parking guard; and a shuttle bus from the Talbert location.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SILVA, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-30 TO THE DECEMBER 6, 1988 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins,
Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPLICANT: RICHARD H. CAHL
Tentative Parcel Map No. 88-241 is a request to consolidate the
southerly half of Lots 2 and 4, Block 510 of Huntington Beach Tract,
Main Street Section and maintain vehicular access off Pecan. On
October 4, 1988, the Zoning Administrator approved Tentative Parcel
Map No. 88-241 with findings and conditions of approval. Section
9605.f.3 states that "when a lot abuts an alley, access shall be
from the alley unless a different access is approved by the Planning
Commission." Submitted for consideration is the applicant's request
to delete the condition requiring vehicular access off the alley and
allow access to be maintained off Pecan Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 5, Section 15305 of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
SPECIFIC PLAN:
The property is zoned Townlot Specific Plan -Section A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the appeal and approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 88-241
allowing vehicular access off Pecan with findings and conditions of
approval.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY'LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE
THE APPEAL AND APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-241 ALLOWING
VEHICULAR ACCESS OFF PECAN WITH FINDINGS AND 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:
1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) parcels
parcel for purposes of residential uses is in
the size and shape of property necessary for
development.
into one (1)
compliance with
that type of
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2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land
use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of
this type of use.
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land
use at the time the land use designation for Townlot Specific
Plan -A allowing residential buildings, was placed on the
subject property.
4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and
improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed
to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and
specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance
with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision
Ordinance.
5. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create
an undue traffic problem. The access point off Pecan already
exists and must remain to serve the adjacent property to the
west. No additional access points are being created.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. To be completed prior to use or occupancy of said parcel(s) for
any purpose:
a. The tentative parcel map received by the Department of
Community Development on September 12, 1988, shall be the
approved layout. (Note: Approval of the map does not imply
approval of the building footprint shown on the map.)
b. The alley shall be dedicated and improved to City standards.
c. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's water system at the time said parcel is developed.
d. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed.
e. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
said parcels is developed.
f. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
g. The applicant shall file, through the Huntington Beach City
Clerk's office, and have recorded with the Orange County
Recorder's Office, a Certificate of Compliance in
conjunction with the approved plat map. A copy of the
recorded Certificate of Compliance and plat map shall be
filed with the Department of Community Development prior to
issuance of building permits on the subject property.
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h. All vehicular access rights along Pecan Avenue and the
alley shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach
except at locations approved by the Planning Commission.
Access for the subject property shall be taken off Pecan.
i. The applicant shall grant an easement for vehicular ingress
and egress to the adjacent property to the northwest (A.P.
No. 24-101-10). Said easement shall be submitted to the
Department of Community Development for review as to form
and content prior to recordation. A copy of the recorded
easement shall be filed with the Department of Community
Development prior to granting a waiver of the final map or
releasing the final map for recording purposes.
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APPLICANT: PAUL WEATHERLY
This request for a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use
Permit No. 87-51 in conjunction with Conditional Exception .
(Variance) No. 87-84 was approved by the Planning Commission on
November 17, 1988. Conditional Use Permit No. 87-51 is a request to
construct an approximately 42,000 square foot, two-story auto repair
facility. Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-84 is a request
to permit off -site circulation in lieu of on -site circulation as
required by Section 9605(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The applicant is requesting the one-year extension of time based
upon the lengthy review process by which structural plans are
subject to and the complexities of concluding financial arrangements
for the proposed project.
Section 9837.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code specifies that
a conditional exception in conjunction with any other entitlement
(Conditional Use Permit No. 87-84) for the project shall expire on
the latest expiration date applicable to the project. The
expiration date for each applicable entitlement is one year from
date of approval. It further specifies that upon written request by
the applicant or property owner, the Planning Commission may grant
an extension of time, not to exceed one year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No.
87-51 in conjunction with Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-84
to November 17, 1989 with all previous conditions of approval in
effect.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY SILVA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-51 AND
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-84 WITH ALL PREVIOUS.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IN EFFECT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Higgins (Out of Room)
ABSTAIN: None
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
CALIFORNIA RESORTS, INC.
This is a request by the City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment
Agency and California Resorts, Inc. for a one-year extension of time
for Conditional Use Permit No. 86-43 and Coastal Development Permit
No. 86-27 which were initially approved by the City Council on
October 13, 1986. The entitlements represent Pierside Village, an
approximately 87,500 square feet specialty commercial with related
support facilities and a 696 space parking structure on the ocean
side of Pacific Coast Highway between Main Street and Lake Street,
located within the Downtown Specific Plan District 10.
The Planning Commission approved an initial one-year extension of
time on October 6, 1987, for the Pierside Village entitlements. The
extension of time to October 13, 1988, was necessary because of
final Coastal Commission approval of Coastal Development Permit No.
86-27 on April 21, 1987, and has required additional time to
coordinate construction phasing for the proposed project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No.
86-43 and Coastal Development Permit No. 86-27 to October 13, 1989,
with all previous conditions of approval in effect.
Commissioner Slates states he would be abstaining from the vote
because he has done business with California Resorts.
The Commissioners opposing the request felt that since a new
corporation was requesting a conditional use permit and major
changes would be made in August that the extension should be denied
so all of the changes would go through the proper channels.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO DENY THE
REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 86-43 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-27, WITH FINDINGS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Livengood, Leipzig, Ortega,
NOES: Silva, Higgins, Bourguignon
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Slates
TIE VOTE - AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 6, 1988 MEETING
D-4 REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO, 13625
APPLICANT: PACIFIC COAST HOMES
On September 27, 1988, the Planning Commission approved Tentative
Tract Map No. 13625 for 106 lots for the five blocks along
Goldenwest between Palm Avenue and Walnut Avenue. The Planning
Commission action did not cause a change in the existing
configuration of lots abutting Twenty -Second Street. Thus, the
applicant is requesting that the boundaries of the map be amended to
include only those lots (56) affected, primarily those abutting
Goldenwest. In other words, to exclude the lots fronting
Twenty -Second Street since their existing configuration will not
change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 13625 for 56 lots with
findings and conditions of approval as originally approved.
Commissioner Higgins stated he would be abstaining from the vote due
to a conflict of interest.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE REVISED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13625 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Higgins
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On September 7, 1988, after extensive public testimony, the Planning
Commission approved and transmitted Resolution.No. 1403 with a -
report to City Council which endorsed a modified Alternative C by
decreasing land use intensity and prohibiting overnight camping for
the Phase 2 expansion at the Sunset Aquatic Park located at the
western terminus of Edinger Avenue.
Staff is supplying this information to the Planning Commission in
order to provide another opportunity to discuss and possibly modify
the previous resolution. The discussion and any modifications to
the approved resolution will be forwarded.to the City Council on
November 21, 1988, as part of the staff report.
Public Comments:
Raymond Ponce, Sunset Aquatic Committee member, urged the Commission
to make no reversal of their original decision regarding the
increased density and expansion of the park. He suggested that the
following additional recommendations be added to their decision: no
alcoholic beverages allowed in park; additional authority to
Harbormaster for security; allocation of 2 spaces for Harbor Patrol
quarantine of unauthorized boats anchoring in open areas.
Ted Rodriguez, 3406 Sparkler•Drive, representing Seabridge
Homeowners, stated his opposition to increased parking and the
intensive use of land. He suggested a passive use with more trees,
landscaping and picnic areas.
Walt Sachwitz, 3522 Bravata-Drive, spoke in support of Resolution
No. 1403-Modification C.- He feels the basic problems with thd-park
include approaching traffic (including bicycles and pedestrians);
liability of the accessible common areas; and the lack of amenities
in the park. He would like to see -Edinger Avenue widened and a
safer or new bike lane provided..- -- -
Richard Amon, stated he sent letters to 2,500 residents in the
harbor and had 808 replies (opposing overnight camping, increased
dry dock storage spaces, additional boat ramp parking
spaces/launching ramps).
Thomas Lloyd, 3368 Sparkler Drive, spoke in support of Resolution
No. 1403.
There were'no other persons present to speak and the public hearing
was closed.
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Commissioner Leipzig supported suggestions prohibiting alcohol in
the park, allowing the Harbormaster more control and allocating
quarantine spaces to the Harbor Patrol for illegal boats.
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Commissioner Higgins said he is not opposed to recreational vehicles
or the "Good Sam Club"; he is concerned with unknown users and with
no control over the use and strongly opposes overnight camping. He
feels additional modifications could be made to the resolution which
would include an agreement for police services with more authority
given to the Harbormaster to control violators in the harbor.
Commissioner Bourguignon feels the water should be cleaned up and
made safe if there is going to be a public beach and park.
Commissioner Silva also expressed concern with the quality of the
water in the area.
Commissioner Livengood said he fully supports Resolution 1403 and
would like the following recommendations made to Council: sale of
alcoholic beverages on -site prohibited; Orange County Sheriff and
Harbor Patrol authority to enforce City Ordinances; two slips
designated for boats detained by Harbor Patrol; provide pedestrian/
cycling ramp adjacent to side of existing bridge entrance/widen
Edinger Avenue for safer bike lanes or provide alternative bike lane
adjacent to flood control channel.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO REAFFIRM
AND TRANSMIT APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 1403 TO THE CITY COUNCIL
WITH ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Livengood, Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon
NOES: Slates
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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E. 'DISCUSSION ITEMS
F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
The following item was,added to the PC Inquiries:
NEWSPAPER RACKS - U.S. POST OFFICE - WARNER/GOLDENWEST -
Newspaper racks containing questionable newspapers moved to
public.sidewalk._:
A MOTION WAS MADE -BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO SCHEDULE
THE DECEMBER 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON DECEMBER
13, 19881 DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Silva, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Slates .(Out of Room).
ABSTAIN:. Livengood
MOTION PASSED
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
I.
A MEETING WAS MADE BY. SLATES, . SECOND "BY HIGGINS,, AT 9 :45 PM,
TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 6, 1988, 7:00 PM, AND THEN TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1988,'7s00 PM; BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Livengood, Silva, -Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins,
Bourguignon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MINUTES APPROVED:
Mike Adams, Secretary Victor Leipzig �, rman
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