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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 7, 1989
STUDY SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega
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Mountford, Leipzig
Newly appointed Commissioner, Ed Mountford, was welcomed by
the Commission.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO PREPARE
A RESOLUTION/PLAQUE FOR FRANK HIGGINS FOR HIS 11 YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE CITY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A-_1_ MINUTES - DECEMBER 13, 1988, AND JANUARY 4, 1989 COMMISSION
MEETINGS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY SLATES, TO CONTINUE
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1988, AND APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY
4, 1989, AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mountford
MOTION PASSED
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B.
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE 89-1 - Vacation of alley in the 200
block of Main Street between Main and Third Streets.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 89-1, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE 89-2 - Acquisition of Oceanview
Mushroom Farm for Mobilehome Park and Public Golf Course
purposes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY SLATES, TO APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 89-2, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Larry Elstead, 20711 Goshawk Lane, expressed his concern with
an apparent illegal addition being completed in his R1
neighborhood. He gave the address as 20701 Goshawk Lane and
requested follow-up by the Planning Commission.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
C-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 88-56
APPLICANT: PEGASUS SCHOOL
Conditional Use Permit No. 88-56 is a request to establish a Pegasus
School (private pre-school through grade 8) in the vacant Arevalos
Elementary School site pursuant to Section 9630.c of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1,
Section 15301 of the California Environmental_ Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 88-56 with findings and
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Mark Sigler, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
request. He said the adjoining park will be maintained and opened
during non -school hours. He asked if there would be any problems
with signage for the school.
Robert Kimball, neighbor, spoke in opposition to the request. He
said traffic is bad in the neighborhood, especially at the end of
the day and the tract is not made for extra traffic. He feels stop
signs are needed in the area. He feels traffic will be dangerous
when the school is opened.
Cheryl Norton, Fountain Valley School District, stated the use would
have positive effects on the neighborhood because it would cut down
on valdalism.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Slates expressed his concerns with the added vehicle
trips into the neighborhood. He feels the corner of Lexington and
Adams Avenue is a bad intersection and would be impacted by the
added traffic. He does not feel a commercial type use is proper for
a residential neighborhood.
The other commissioners expressed concern regarding the traffic
however were more concerned with alternatives for the site. It was
felt that the use would cut down on valdalism. A one year review of
the use was suggested.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY SLATES, TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 88-56 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: Slates, Williams
NOES: Leipzig, Mountford, Ortega, Bourguignon, Kirkland
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION FAILED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-56 FOR 300 STUDENTS, WITH FINDINGS AND
REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY SLATES, TO THE MOTION
FOR A ONE-YEAR REVIEW OF THE USE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams
NOES: Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AMENDMENT MOTION FAILED
THE MOTION TO APPROVE WAS VOTED ON, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kirkland, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: Williams, Slates
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the Pegasus
School 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 the conditional use permit"for the Pegasus
School will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City
of Huntington Beach.
3. The proposed Pegasus School is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map because
the property was originally developed as a school site.
4. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create
an undue traffic problem because adequate parking and drop-off
areas are provided on site, and no excessive traffic will be
generated.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated January 19,
1989, shall be the approved layout.
2. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 7:00 AM and 6:00
(school hours: 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM; extended day care: 7:00 AM
to 6:00 PM) except for occasional special night time
school -related events.
3. The total combined preschool and daycare enrollment shall not
exceed 300 students per day. The pre-school shall be limited
to two classrooms. Any expansion in number shall require
approval of the Planning Commission.
4. Any additional uses (i.e. schools, organizations) shall require
a new conditional use permit with completed traffic and parking
analyses for each specific use.
5. Prior to operation, the applicant shall obtain approval from
Orange County Social Services Department. Applicant shall file
with the Department of Community Development a copy of the
license issued by the Social Services Department within 90 days
of approval. If the applicant fails to obtain license from
Orange County Social Services Department this conditional use
permit shall be revoked with all monies spent at applicant's
risk.
6. Applicant shall obtain a business license from the City of
Huntington Beach prior to operation.
7. The Pegasus School shall comply with all applicable provisions
of the Ordinance Code including Section 9634.3, Building
Division, and Fire Department.
8. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
9. A fire alarm system shall be required pursuant to Fire
Department Standards.
10. Requirements of the Department of Public Works include:
a. Construct wheelchair ramps at corners.
b. Install street lights, if required.
c. Remove and replace damaged or deteriorated Public Works
improvements.
11. Prior to future use of buses or vanpools, approval shall be
required by the Planning Director.
12. 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 APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT N0,
88-60
APPLICANT: ROBERT J. FRYE
APPELLANT: MR. MRS. WILLARD E. TOLLES
Use Permit No. 88-60 is a request for an eight (8) foot high lattice
work privacy fence along the rear and side property lines of a
single family dwelling. Deviation from the maximum wall height of
six (6) feet is permitted subject to the granting of a Use Permit
pursuant to Section 9771(j) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
On December 7, 1988, the Zoning Administrator approved Use Permit
No. 88-60 with findings. Submitted for your consideration is an
appeal from Mr. and Mrs. Willard E. Tolles (adjacent property owner
to the rear) to the action taken by the Zoning Administrator.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1,
Section 15301 of -the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS:
The subject property is located within the categorical exclusion
area of the Coastal Zone; therefore, no Coastal Development Permit
is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deny the appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of
Use Permit No. 88-60 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Robert J. Frye, 9081 Mahalo Drive, applicant, urged the Commission
to deny the appeal and approve his request.
Fred Brandt, 724 Via De La Valle, Solano Beach, urged the Commission
to approve the fence. He said it is aesthetically pleasing and
unobtrusive.
Robert Hulbert, 13019 Volunteer Avenue, Norwalk, said he helped
build the fence and the plans were drawn by an engineer. He said
the vine that was on the old fence was offensive.
Beverly Dudas, 665 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the
request. She feels the fence enhances the property. She said the
appellant is constantly harassing the applicant.
Jean McGuire, 82 Clearbrook, Irvine, spoke in support of the
request. She said it took over two years to complete the fence and
feels it is very appealing.
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Eric Tolles, 10 Bisquine, Laguna Niguel, said an 8 foot fence is not
allowed in a residential neighborhood and this will set a
precedent. He feels the City failed to uphold the codes and that
the findings for approval were vague and not sufficient.
Willard Tolles, 9082 Kahului Drive, appellant, presented photos of
the fence in question. He said this is the only fence in the
neighborhood over 6 feet high. He said the fence creates shade and
he cannot grow any plants or flowers. He urged the Commission to
deny the request.
Lois Tolles, 9082 Kahului Drive, said the 8 foot fence is
detrimental to her health and welfare and urged the Commissin to
deny. She said there are no other homes in the neighborhood that
have fences higher than 6 feet and that this is setting a
precedent. She does not feel a homeowner should be granted a higher
fence just because they are located behind a two-story home.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioners Ortega and Leipzig felt that granting the 8 foot fence
was a compromise and was not a good finding for allowing the
variance. They favored natural screening (i.e. trees, shrubs).
The other commissioners felt the fence was aesthetically pleasing
and did not cause any detrimental effects on safety, health or
welfare.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY SLATES, TO DENY THE APPEAL
AND UPHOLD THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO.
88-60 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Mountford
NOES: Ortega, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment of the eight (8) foot fence will not be
detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity. No safety concerns are present that could prove
detrimental to those in close proximity to the fence.
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b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of the subject
fence. The fence is set back 7 inches from the block wall,
10 inches from the property line, and angles away from the
adjacent properties, thus minimizing the impact of the
subject lattice work fence. The subject fence is
constructed of redwood and has been stained to make it as
attractive as possible. The additional shade created by
the additional two (2) feet over the six (6) foot maximum
height for fences is minimal.
2. The granting of a use permit for an increased fence height is
necessary in order to provide privacy within the subject
property's rear yard. The adjacent properties to the rear of
the subject lot have two story structures.
3. The granting of Use Permit No. 88-60 will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and elevation dated January 25, 1989, shall be
the approved layout; the fence shall not exceed 8 feet in
height.
2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department
(structure shall be engineered to Building Division Standards).
3. Building permits shall be obtained within 30 days from date of
approval.
4. The stained fence shall be continuously maintained in a near
and clean manner.
5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Use Permit
No. 88-60 if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
C-3 USE PERMIT NO. 88-57
APPLICANT: RICHARD C. STACEY - GENERAL MILLS RESTAURANTS INC.
Use Permit No. 88-57 is a request by General Mills Restaurants to
expand the existing 7,147 square foot Olive Garden Restaurant.
Plans include a 913 square foot dining room addition, a 530 square
foot outdoor patio waiting area, and a reconfiguration of the
parking lot to increase the number of parking spaces to meet code.
Restaurant uses are listed as requiring a use permit in the C4
(Highway Commercial) District; by policy all projects located on
Beach Boulevard require Planning Commission approval.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1,
Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Use Permit No. 88-57 with findings and conditions of
approval.
The Fire Department added conditions regarding central station
monitoring of fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Richard Stacey, representing General Mills, spoke in support of the
request and said he agreed with all conditions of approval.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Williams said he would be voting against the request
because of the compact parking spaces.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO APPROVE USE PERMIT
NO. 88-57, WITH FINDINGS AND ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Slates, Kirkland,
NOES:
Williams
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed
restaurant expansion 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 Use Permit No. 88-57 to establish a 913 square
foot dining room expansion and a 350 square foot outdoor patio
waiting area will not adversely affect the General Plan of the
City of Huntington Beach.
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3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan and Land Use Map.
4. The revised parking.and circulation layout for the proposed
expansion will not create an undue traffic problem.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan received and dated January 31, 1989, shall be
revised depicting the modifications described herein:
a•. Reduce central drive aisle from 25 feet to 21 feet and
increase depth of compact spaces to 17 feet.
2. The floor plan and elevations dated received January 18, 1989,
shall be the approved layout.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall:
a. Submit a landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of
Community Development and Public Works for review and
approval.
b. Restripe the parkig lot -so that it conforms to provisions
of Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
4. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
5. Provide central station monitoring of fire sprinkler system.
6. Provide a Class IV, -Type A, Fire Alarm System.
7. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
8. 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.
9. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
10. All building spoils; such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
off -site facility equipped to handle them.
11. The expansion shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division and Fire Department.
12. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances and standards.
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C-4 USE PERMIT NO 88-64/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO.
89-3/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 88-33
APPLICANT: MARK TOMA
Use Permit No. 88-64 is a request to establish a 1,638 square foot
japanese food restaurant in an existing retail center located at the
northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Warner Avenue. The
request also includes joint use of parking during evening hours.
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-3 is a request for a 21
parking space reduction during daytime hours. The retail center is
located in the coastal zone, therefore a coastal development permit
must be processed concurrently pursuant to the Huntington Beach
Local Coastal Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 3,
Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS:
This project is located in the non -appealable area of the Coastal
Zone. The Coastal Commission has certified the area and permits the
City to process Coastal Development Permits.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Use Permit No. 88-64, Conditional Exception (Variance) No.
89-3 and Coastal Development Permit No. 88-33 with findings and
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Mark Toma, applicant, was present to answer any questions.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
Commissoner Williams stated he would voting against the request
because it included compact parking.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO APPROVE USE
PERMIT NO. 88-64, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 89-3 AND
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 88-33, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland,
NOES: Williams
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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FINDINGS -FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO, 88-64:
1. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed 1,650
square foot japanese food restaurant properly -adapts the
proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent
structures and uses in a harmonious manner.
2. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another
in terms of off -set hours of operation during evening hours on
a site are properly integrated and conform to the intent of
joint use of parking.
3. The access to and parking for the proposed japanese food
restaurant does not -create an undue traffic problem.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 89-3:
1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the land, -buildings or premises
involved that,do•not-apply generally to other property or uses
in the district.
2. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-3 for a
reduction of 21 parking spaces during the daytime hours will
not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare, or injurious to the conforming property -in the
neighborhood.
3. The proposed reduction of 21 parking spaces during the daytime
hours -for the 1,638 square foot japanese restaurant will not be
detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing or
working.in the vicinity; and property and improvements in the
vicinity of such use or building.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-3 for
reduction of 21 spaces during the daytime hours for the 1,638
square foot japanese restaurant use will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 88-33:
1. The proposed establishment of the japanese food restaurant
conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards
of the'Huntington Beach-Coastal_Element of the General Plan.
2. Coastal Development Permit No. 88-33 is consistent with the CZ
(Coastal Zone) suffix,'the C4-CZ zone -as well as other
provisions of the Huntington Beach-Ordinance=Code�applicable to
the property. - _
3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed japanese food restaurant
can be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is
consistent with the Huntington Beach Coastal Element and
Coastal Land Use Plan of the General Plan.
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4. The proposed Japanese food restaurant conforms with the public
access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
California Coastal Act.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and floor plan received and dated January 31,
1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. Joint use parking shall require that a Joint Use Parking
Agreement be recorded with the property owner prior to
issuance of building permits. 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 prior to occupancy. A
copy shall be filed with the Department of Community
Development. The agreement shall assure that certain
businesses close after 5:00 or 6:00 PM.
b. Submit a Parking Management Plan for review and approval by
the Community Development Department which contains parking
space designations for tenants/employees. The Parking
Management Plan must be approved by the property owner.
3. Fire Department Requirements are as follows:
a. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
b. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
c. 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.
d. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
5. 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.
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6. Prior -to final building permit approval or issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall restripe the parking lot so that it
conforms to provisions of Article 960 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance -Code.
b. Compliance with.all conditions of approval specified herein
shall be accomplished.
7. A review of the use shall be conducted within six (6) months of
the issuance of -Certificate of Occupancy or final building
permit approval to verify compliance with all conditions of
approval and applicable Articles of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, and analyze the parking usage. If a parking
deficiency is observed, the Planning Commission may conduct a
public hearing to remedy the situation by either restricting
business hours, reducing available dining room space during
noontime/nighttime hours, and/or require personnel to monitor
the parking area.- - , -
8. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Use Permit
No. 88-64 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-3 if any
violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code occurs.-
C-5 CODE AMENDMENT NO, 88-15/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO 88-49
(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 18, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Code Amendment No. 88-15 was continued from the January 18, 1989
Planning Commission meeting to allow the inclusion of definitions of
terms used within the proposed ordinance.
The proposed ordinance has been amended to also include a regulation
to measure fence height from highest adjacent street level when
proposed in a front or exterior side yard adjacent to an arterial
highway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Negative Declaration No. 88-49 and Code Amendment No. 88-15
and forward the proposed ordinance to the City Council for adoption
based on the findings outlined in the staff report dated January 18,
1989.
There was a discussion regarding the definition of grade. -The
Commission felt this item should be continued and a meeting
scheduled with the Subdivision Committee, local architects,
landowners, contractors and other interested parties to discuss the
positive and negative impacts of such a proposed ordinance.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY SLATES, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO CONTINUE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 88-15 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 88-49 TO THE
MARCH 7, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AFTER A SCHEDULED MEETING
WITH THE SUB DIVISION COMMITTEE, LOCAL ARCHITECTS, LANDOWNERS,
CONTRACTORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Williams (Out of Room)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1 SITE PLAN REVIEW NO 88-3 (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 4, 1989
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
APPLICANT: L. CLYDE WAMPLER
Site Plan Review No. 88-3 was continued from the January 4, 1989
Planning Commission meeting. The applicant requested this
continuance to allow consideration of Precise Plan of Street
Alignment No. 88-3, which affects this project.
The precise plan of street of alignment, proposed to reduce the
ultimate right-of-way from 80 feet to 60 feet minimum, was denied by
the Planning Commission. Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 86-3
was reaffirmed by the Planning Commission; implementation of this
plan requires substantial dedication from the corner lot.
The applicant has decided not to pursue this project and has
submitted a request for withdrawal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the applicant's request for withdrawal of Site Plan Review
No. 88-3.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY SLATES, TO ACCEPT THE
WITHDRAWAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 88-3, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
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D-2 REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 87-30 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-77
APPLICANT: D. F. FOSTER - EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
D. F. Foster, a representative of the Evangelical Free Church, is
requesting a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit
No. 87-30, in conjunction with Conditional Exception (Variance) No.
87-77, which was approved by the Planning Commission on February 2,
1988. Conditional Use Permit No. 87-37 is a request to remodel and
expand its existing facility (Evangelical Free Church) and to
develop a 117 space off -site auxiliary parking lot to accommodate
the additional parking demand. The proposed expansion of the
existing facility will include additional classrooms, offices and
sanctuary seating.
Conditional Exception
the church addition to
the required 15 feet,
church facility. The
proposal to construct
auxiliary parking lot
interior side yards.
in lieu of providing a
(Variance) No. 87-77 is a request to permit
have a 10 foot front yard setback in lieu of
which would be consistent with the existing
conditional exception request also includes a
a bus garage in the southeast corner of the
with a zero foot setback along the rear and
The zero foot bus garage setback is proposed
5 foot setback.
The applicant is requesting the one-year extension of time based
upon numerous delays in preparing an earthquake fault study as a
result of the project being located within the Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Study Zone. The applicant also states that the church
has experienced a significant turnover in pastoral staff since the
inception of the planning process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Grant a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No.
87-37 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 87-77 to February 12,
1990, with all previous conditions of approval remain in effect.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO APPROVE A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-30 AND
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 87-77 WITH ALL PREVIOUS
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IN EFFECT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
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D-3 REVIEW OF PERIMETER WALLS - OCEAN VIEW ESTATES MOBILEHOME PARK
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
The Planning Commission, on December 13, 1988, approved Negative
Declaration No. 88-41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 88-53 for the
expansion of Ocean View Estates Mobilehome Park. As a condition of
approval on the conditional use permit, the Planning Commission
required that, "Perimeter wall designs along exterior property
boundaries shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board
and brought back to the Planning Commission for final review." The
conditional use permit was also conditioned to require completion of
an acoustical analysis and mitigation of all interior noise levels
to the California Insulation Standards of 45 dBA CNEL. This is the
City's standard condition placed upon residential projects that abut
arterial streets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Option B for the perimeter wall as presented in the drawings
(6 foot high wall and 2 foot high berm).
The public was allowed to speak to this item. They were as follows:
Dean Painter, 21462 Pacific Coast Highway #109, addressed his
concerns with the wall around the park. He said each paid would be
75 feet long but with a 20 foot berm, as shown, the 75 feet would be
reduced and would violate previous agreements.
H. McClain, 21462 Pacific Coast Highway #83, said the agreement
stated a 25 foot landscape buffer (20 feet between the right of way
and the wall and 5 feet on the inside (75 foot x 45 foot pad). He
feels if there isn't a minimum of 10 feet between the wall and coach
there would be considerable drainage problems.
Dan Keeney, 21462 Pacific Coast Highway, stated he agreed with the
two previous speakers.
The Commission felt all of the options presented were acceptable and
felt approval of all options would suffice. They requested the
final design recommendation from the Design Review Board to come
back to them for approval. They urged that the concerns expressed
by the Driftwood representatives be considered.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO APPROVE ALL
OPTIONS PRESENTED WITH THE FINAL DESIGN TO COME BACK TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Slates, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
E-1 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT NO 88-12 - REVISIONS TO ARTICLE 960 -
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LANDSCAPING - Postponed to the February
22, 1989 Planning Commission meeting.
E-2 SUBCOMMITTEE LIST - UPDATE AND APPOINT TO THE OIL COMMITTEE -
Chairman Bourguinon requested postponement to the February 22,
1989 Planning Commission meeting so that he could contact each
member to discuss subcommittees.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
None
G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Williams asked for an update on the General
Plan. Staff said an approximate timetable would be provided.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Mike Adams was congratulated on his appointment to Community
Development Director.
I. ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE AT 9:55 PM, BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY ORTEGA,
TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING, WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 22, 1989, 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Williams, Livengood,
Bourguignon, Slates
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED_
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APPROVED BY:
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Leipzig, Ortega, Higgins,
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