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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-04APPROVED 2/7/89 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 1989 STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM (ASCON GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT) REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P ROLL CALL: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega P P Higgins, Bourguignon A moment of silence was given for recently deceased Kevin Summerell, past Planning Commissioner. A. CONSENT CALENDAR A-1 MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 6, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 6, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS, AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Williams, Kirkland MOTION PASSED A-2 RESOLUTIONS 1409/1410 - IN APPRECIATION FOR OUTGOING PLANNING COMMISSIONERS SILVA AND LIVENGOOD Plaques were presented to outgoing Planning Commissioners Silva and Livengood by Councilwoman Ruth Finley and Commissioner Victor Leipzig. A-3 ELECTION - PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN/VICE CHAIRMAN Nominations for Planning Commission Chairman were taken from the floor. Roger Slates nominated Ken Bourguignon Frank Higgins nominated Victor Leipzig A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED Votes were cast for Ken Bourguignon, by the following: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Bourguignon NOES: Higgins, Ortega, Leipzig A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE, BY ACCLAMATION, KEN BOURGUIGNON AS PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED Nominations for Planning Commission Vice -Chairman were taken from the floor. Roger Slates nominated Barry Williams Geri Ortega nominated Victor Leipzig A MOTION WAS MADE BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED Votes were cast for Barry Williams, by the following: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Bourguignon NOES: Higgins, Ortega, Leipzig PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -2- (1931d) 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE, BY ACCLAMATION, BARRY WILLIAMS AS PLANNING COMMISSION VICE-CHAIRMAN, BY THE FOLLOWING VO"':.: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED Congratulations were given to newly elected Chairman and Vice -Chairman and past Chairman Victor Leipzig. B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -3- (1931d) C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS C-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 88-30 (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 6, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) APPLICANT: FHP, INC. The applicant has requested that Conditional Use Permit No. 88-30 be continued to the January 18, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. The applicant requires additional time to compile information requested by the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Permit No. 88-30 is a request to permit FHP Senior Medican Center to expand enrollment from 10,000 members to 12,000 members and expand hours from Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit No. 88-30 to January 18, 1989. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-30 TO THE JANUARY 18, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTIQN PASSED C-2 CODE AMENDMENT NO 88 14/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 88-39 APPLICANT: GARY GRAY - HUNTINGTON JEEP/EAGLE Code Amendment No. 88-14 and Negative Declaration No. 88-39 were continued from the Planning Commission meeting of December 13, 1988, at the applicant's request. Code Amendment No. 88-14 and Negative Declaration No. 88-39 constitute a request to amend Article 961 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code (Sign Code) to permit the use of electronic readerboard signs within the City of Huntington Beach. Currently, Section 9610.4(a) of the Code prohibits flashing, moving, pulsating or intermittently lighted signs including searchlights; except public service signs such as those for time and temperature." Section 9610.4(h) prohibits "changeable copy signs, including PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -4- (1931d) electronic readerboards; except theatre marquees." The requested code amendment would amend these prohibitions to exempt electronic readerboards, add specifications and locational criteria for such signs, and amend certain definitions to ---commodate the aforementioned changes. Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the Department of Community Development posted draft Negative Declaration No. 88-39 for ten days, and no comments, either verbal or written were received. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny Code Amendment No. 88-14 with findings. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Rick Evans, Vice -President of Huntington Jeep/Eagle, spoke in support of the code amendment. He said electronic readerboards were a necessity for automobile dealers along Beach Boulevard due to the increased competition from auto malls. Rod Wilson, Electra -Media, spoke in support of the code amendment. He said with approval of an electronic readerboard sign all existing signs would be removed from the dealership property thus cleaning up and improving the area. He also said the dealership was in agreement with all requirements and conditions addressing the concerns of adjacent property owners. He gave additional statistics on the safety of electronic readerboards. Eric Weber, 18292 Pammy Lane, spoke in opposition to the code amendment. He feels Beach Boulevard has its own recognition and does not have to compete with auto malls. He would like to see a regulation imposed on the visual clutter on Beach Boulevard. Jeff Lebow, 18271 Pammy Lane, representing 60 adjacent neighbors, spoke in opposition to the code amendment. He said the quality of life needs to be protected in this matter and requested the property owners/residents be given consideration. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the code amendment and the public hearing was closed. Majority of the Commission were opposed to electronic readerboards on Beach Boulevard because of aesthetics, safety and visual pollution. They felt they should be located along the freeway. A large readerboard at the corner of Beach Boulvard and tae 405 freeway was suggested. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -5- (1931d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO DENY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 88-14 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 88-39 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Livengood, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins NOES: Williams, Bourguignon ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. Since the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Article 961 allows adequate opportunities for advertising through various types of signage, Code Amendment No. 88-14 to allow electronic readerboard signs is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 2. Electronic readerboard signs, if permitted by Code Amendment No. 88-14, will be incompatible with surrounding existing and proposed development, especially residential land uses. 3. Electronic readerboard signs visible from City streets would have the potential of slowing traffic and distracting to passing motorists. 4. Code Amendment No. 88-14 to permit 35 foot high, 175 square foot electronic readerboards would be incompatible with the majority of existing signs constructed throughout the City since 1974. 5. Code Amendment No. 88-14 for electronic readerboard signs are more appropriate adjacent to freeways where there is not a mixture of vehicle/pedestrian flow, there is a greater maximum speed limit, and less competition amongst signs. C-3 QQNDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 88-55 JUDY YOUNG, AGENT - MOHAMMAD AL-NAJAM Conditional Use Permit No. 88-55 is a request to operate a convenience store with sales of alcoholic beverages in an existing retail suite at 17330 Beach Boulevard. Section 9220.2(d) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code stipulates that establishments that wish to sell alcoholic beverages in the C4 (Highway Commercial) District are subject to the approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -6- (1931d) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 88-55 with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Judy Young, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request.' She agrees with the recommendations/conditions contained in the staff report. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-55 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ?4.=10V PASSED F. i✓NDTN(;� FnR APPROVAL Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of a convenience store with sales of alcoholic beverages 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. 88-55 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated December 18, 1988, shall be the approved layout. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -7- (1931d) I 2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, regional, State and Federal codes, building codes, fire codes, ordinances and standards. 3. 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. 4. The existing freestanding sign shall be removed or modified to comply with Article 961 prior to certificate of occupancy for the convenience store. The Design Review Board shall review and approve the new design. C-4 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 88-7 APPLICANT: MC DONNELL DOUGLAS McDonnell Douglas is planning comprehensive sign modifications at their facility. The existing main sign is in disrepair, and the existing directional signs need to be updated and expanded in order to provide proper information to visitors. The special sign permit is required due to the proposed square footage and number of freestanding signs. There are unique circumstances related to the request which create a substantial economic hardship since the McDonnell Douglas property is almost 250 acres in size. EVVVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11, Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Special Sign Permit No. 88-7 with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED There were no persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Keri'Bourguignon complimented staff for a well -prepared staff report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO APPROVE SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 88-7 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, u PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -8- (1931d) FINDIN zS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Strict compliance with the standards outlined in Section 9610.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance cc -,a will result in a substantial economic hardship to the applicant. 2. The main identification sign and nine directional signs will not adversely affect other signs in the vicinity. 3. The main identification sign and nine directional signs will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity. 4. The main identification sign and nine directional signs will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated December 21, 1988, shall be the approved layout. 2. All signs shall be completely located within a landscaped planter. 3. All sign locations shall conform to Diagram A in Article 961 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code regarding visibility at corners and driveway entrances. 4. The text for the directional sign located at Bolsa Chica and Rancho Road adjacent to West Coast University shall be subject to review and approval by the Director. Identification for West Coast University or future use shall be incorporated into the design of the sign. C-5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 88-49 PACIFIC COAST HOMES Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-49 is a request to permit dual heating units in single family residences in lieu of Section 9130.13.e.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code limiting one heating unit per dwelling. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -9- (1931d) SPECIFIC PLAN: The proposed development is within the Oldtown Specific Plan -District 2. STAFF-MCOMEND-ATIQN: Approve Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-49 with findings and conditions of approval. Frank Higgins stated he would be abstaining from discussions or voting on this item due to a potential conflict of interest. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Chris Taylor, 1840 Pine Street, spoke in support of the request. He said there is an energy efficiency in having two heating units. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 88-49 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Higgins MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-49 for dual heating systems will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 3. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject lots, including that the lots are a minimum 40 feet in width allowing larger homes than are typical in the Oldtown/Townlot area and that the zoning is Q-OTSP-2-CD mandating only one dwelling unit per lot, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other single family dwellings in the vicinity. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 88-19 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The dwellings shall remain single family; therefore, density will not be increased. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -10- (1931d) -CQ D�T3QN OF APPROVAL: 1. The plans received and dated November 29, 1988, shall be the approved layout. 2. The CC&R's for the final map(s) of Tentative Tract 13569 shall include language specifying that only single family dwellings shall be permitted on each lot and maximum two heating systems. D-1 BOND AMOUNT FOR COMMON HORSE STABLE IN THE ELLIS/GOLLENWEST AREA On October 18, 1988, the Planning Commission continued this item in order to further analyze location, amount of bond and requirements for a common horse stable. Staff is requesting additional time for research and discussion at the Committee level before agendizing for Planning Commission action. The Dahl Company agrees with staff and prefers that the bond amount be addressed concurrent with the revised Draft Specific Plan. $T�F� $ •�'OMM NDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the per horse bond amount issue to the March 7, 1989 Planning Commission meeting and address it concurrent with the processing of the revised Draft Ellis/Goldenwest Specific Plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO CONTINUE BOND AMOUNT FOR COMMON HORST STABLE IN THE ELLIS/GOLDENWEST AREA TO THE MARCH 7, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D-2 SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 88-3 APPLICANT: L. CLYDE WAMPLER Site Plan Review No. 88-3 is a request to permit the construction of six single family dwellings at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and Walnut Avenue. The property is located in the Downtown Redevelopment area and across the street from the historical Worthy House. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -11- (1931d) 3 i • ,Ihl� _ � ; • Approve Site Plan Review No. 88-3 with findings and conditions of approval. The applicant requested a continuance to the February 7, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY SLATES, TO CONTINUE SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 88-3 TO THE FEBRUARY 7, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTI D-3 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO 88 15 - REVISIONS TO ARTICLE 977 YARDS AND FENCES. AND PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT N0. 88-16 - BUILDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS During the past several weeks, staff has received inquiries from citizens regarding the issues of front yard fencing heights and maximum building height measurements. In an effort to clarify current provisions, staff proposes Code Amendment No. 88-15, a revision to Yards and Fences. Code Amendment No. 88-16 will be discussed in detail at a later date to further define how maximum building heights are calculated. STAfF REQQWENDATN : Direct staff to prepare ordinances and set for public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE, AGENDIZE AS A DISCUSSION ITEM AND THEN SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING.CODE AMENDMENT NO. 88-15, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Bourguignon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, 1 PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -12- (1931d) E. DISCUSSION ITEMS E-1 HUNTINGTON BAY AND RACQUET CLUB - 60-DAY REVIEW Staff report received and reviewed. Updated list was received and reviewed. G. PaAIvTNING COMMISSION ITEMS Staff was directed to agendize Ascon for the January 18, 1989 meeting with a study session at 6:00 PM. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO SET UP A COMMITTEE TO STUDY CANTILEVER DECKS IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED Memo dated December 22, 1988, from Commissioner Slates (Subject: Suggested Planning Commission Policy Regarding Direction to Staff) was discussed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO ADOPT SUGGESTED POLICY AND AGENDIZE AS DISCUSSION ITEM AT NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Mike Adams requested Commission input regarding staff procedures, reports, etc. PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -13- (1931d) I. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE AT 9:00 PM BY HIGGINS, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO ADJOURN TO A STUDY SESSION ON ASCON AT 6:00 PM, JANUARY 18, 1989, AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLI SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Slates, Williams, Kirkland, Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins, Bourguignon NOES: None MOTION PASSED APPROVED BY: Mike Adams, Secretary Planning ConuVission h i r n 1 PC Minutes - 1/4/89 -14- (1931d)