HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-16APPROVED 6/6/89
AS CORRECTED
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 16, 1989
STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Newly appointed Commissioner, Jan Shomaker, was welcomed to the
Planning Commission by Chairman Bourguignon.
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ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega
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Mountford, Leipzig
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A-1 MINUTES DATED APRIL 4, 1989 (CONTINUED FROM MAY 2, 1989
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
A-2 MINUTES DATED MARCH 21, APRIL 18, AND MAY 2, 1989
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO
APPROVE MINUTES CONTINUED FROM MAY 2, 1989, DATED APRIL 4,
1989, AND MINUTES DATED MARCH 21, APRIL 18 AND MAY 2, 1989, AS
SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Charles Margolin, Midas Muffler, 1922 E. Chapman, Orange,
showed slides of his Midas Muffler Shop recently developed on
Beach Boulevard, and presented a plaque to Scott Hess in
appreciation for assistance in the completion of his plans.
Anthony Cesare, 4431 W. Rosecrans, Hawthorne, Builder of Tract
13210, addressed the problems involving Lot No. 1 and his
problem solving methods. He addressed the concerns of the
neighbors and said he supported the clarified language as
suggested by staff regarding Condition l.a. He said
correcting the steep equestrian trail gradient has created a
problem with the sewer vents and will take another 3 to 4
weeks to complete; and when the trail gradient has been
corrected, fencing will be completed with fill. Since
progress in correcting concerns expressed by the Planning
Commission has been made, he requested that staff release Lots
1, 11 and 12.
B-1 PLANNING COMMISSION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
C-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 89-15
APPLICANT: JAMES AND DONNA BURGARD
LOCATION: Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue No. 9
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-15 is a request to establish a
physical therapy clinic at the Old World Village. Section 9373.1(b)
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code (North Huntington Center
Specific Plan), allows for review by the Planing Commission of uses
not specifically listed as permitted, to determine whether the use
is consistent with the other permitted uses.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1,
Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
SPECIFIC PLAN:
The site is within the North Huntington Center Specific Plan,
District II. This Specific Plan contains the guidelines for the
unique mixed development at Old World Village with business owners
living above their businesses.
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 89-15 with findings and
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Jerry Bame, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
request. He said the applicant was in agreement with the conditions
of approval and that approval had been given by the Old World Owners
Association.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-15, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Shomaker,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kirkland
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed physical therapy business will be compatible and
keeping in character -with the other permitted uses.
2. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the physical
therapy business will not be detrimental to the general
welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity or
detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in
the neighborhood.
3. On -site parking and circulation are adequate for the proposed
physical therapy clinic which requires the same number of
parking spaces as a retail use of the same size (5 spaces).
In addition, the greatest parking demand for the clinic will
be in the day and during the week, an off -period for other
retail and tourist oriented uses.
4. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 89-15 for the
physical therapy clinic will not adversely affect the General
Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
May 4, 1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. The physical therapy business and this conditional use permit
approval shall be limited to the lower level of unit No. 9
only.
3. Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday through Fridays, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday.
C-2 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 89-169 IN CONJUNCTION WITH
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 89-13
APPLICANT: FRED J. SCHEID
LOCATION: 4821 Pearce Street (north side of Pearce Street
appfoximately 200 feet west of Green Street)
Tentative Parcel Map No. 89-169 in conjunction with Conditional
Exception (Variance) No. 89-13 is a request to consolidate four
parcels of land into one parcel. The four parcel consolidation is
pursuant to Article 990 (Subdivision) of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
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Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-13 has been initiated
because the proposal does not comply with the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, Article 912, Medium Density Residential Development
Standards. Section 9120.2 specifies that minimum lot size and lot
width for a newly created R2 (interior) lot shall be 6,000 square
feet of lot area and 60 feet of lot width. The applicant is
proposing 4,650 square feet of lot area with 50 feet of lot width.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 5,
Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 89-169 and Conditional Exception
(Variance) No. 89-13 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Kazimir Begovich, architect for the project, spoke in support of the
parcel map with a variance to lot size and lot width. He said the
alley is non -improved and to get access to the rear would require
improvement of the entire alley to Green Street.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
A discussion of concerns relative to the development ensued. Single
family development would be preferred on this lot since the lot is
25 percent less than a standard R1 lot, however it was felt that the
lowest density expected would probably be a duplex. The Commission
suggested that the developer consider carports rather than closed
garages to encourage car parking in the desigated'areas in order to
mitigate the already impacted parking problems. The Commission
agreed that the benefits to improving this lot would outweigh the
probable problems.
Scott Hess reminded the Commission that the parcel map was the only
item to be considered and that the development plans and driveway
access to the site would be reviewed later. Also, that
consolidating this site with adjoining parcels would be infeasible
because there are existing developments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO DENY TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 89-169 IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONDITIONAL -EXCEPTION
(VARIANCE) NO. 89-13, WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Williams
NOES: Shomaker,
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION FAILED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-169 IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 89-13, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
1. The proposed consolidation of four existing small parcels into
one parcel for the purpose of developing a residential use
(duplex) is in compliance with the size and shape of property
necessary for that.type of development.
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 a residential use
was placed on the subject property.
4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and
improvement features of the proposed consolidation 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.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 89 13:
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. The four parcels of land are bordered by
developed property under separate ownership to the east -and
west and by a private easement to the north.
2. The granting of a conditional exception for reduced lot size
and width is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of
one or more substantial property rights.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-13 for
reduced lot size and width will not be materially detrimental
to the public health, safety and welfare, or injurious to the
conforming (land, property, or improvements) in the
neighborhood.
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4. Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-13 for reduced lot size
and width is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan and Land Use Map designation of Medium
Density Residential.
5. The granting of this conditional exception from Section 9120.2
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code will not defeat the
general purposes or intent of the code which is to provide
adequate lot size and lot width.
6. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-13 for
reduced lot size and lot width will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
7. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for
which the conditional exception (variance) is sought and he
will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Department of
Community Development on March 22, 1989, shall be the approved
layout (with the amendments as noted thereon).
2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach
sewage system at the time said parcel is developed.
3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach
sewage system at the time said parcel is developed.
4. Dedicate 5 feet on Pearce Street and 14 feet-6 inches for the
private easement pursuant to Precise Plan of Street Alignment
No. 80-1 and the Public Works Department.
5. Street and alley improvements shall be constructed to Public
Works standards.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said
parcel is developed.
7. Drainage shall be handled in a manner approved by the Public
Works Department.
8. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
9. All vehicular access rights along Pearce Street shall be
dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations
approved by the Planning Commission.
10. A grading plan and soils report shall be filed and approved by
the Public Works Department prior to issuance of building
permits.
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11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the parcel map shall
be filed with and approved by the Public Works Department and
recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
C-3 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 88-54
APPLICANT: NIGEL REYNOLDS
LOCATION: 16107 Bolsa Chica Street (southwest corner of Bolsa
Chica Street and Edinger Avenue)
On March 15, 1989, the Zoning Administrator denied Use Permit No.
88-54 with findings. The applicant is proposing to establish and
operate a 2,000 square foot "English Pub" style restaurant/beer and
wine bar within an existing retail center. As part of this theme,
the applicant proposes to have dart tournaments and sponsor soccer
teams in the area. No live entertainment or dancing is being
proposed as part of this application. The proposed hours are 10:00
AM to 12:00 Midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Friday and Saturday. The parking required for the current mix of
tenants within the center, including the proposed restaurant/bar, is
178 spaces. Currently, 183 parking spaces are available.
The basis for the appeal is that the proposed use will be compatible
with surrounding land uses and not be detrimental to the area,
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class
15303, Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Overturn the Zoning Administrator's denial and approve Use permit
No. 88-54 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Bob Craig, 4901 Kona Drive, spoke in support of the request. He
feels the center needs a variety of eating places.
Leslie Lombardi, 16105 Bolsa Chica Rd., owner of Flower Shop in
center, spoke in opposition to the request. She does not feel a
beer bar is compatible with other uses in the center. She feels a
beer bar will create a dangerous atmosphere for the young girls she
has working in her flower shop who do not get off work until late in
the evening. She is also concerned with the parking problems
already existing in the center and feels the bar will create more
problems.
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Linda Garbia, 4901 Kona Drive, spoke in support of the request.
said she is looking forward to the added variety of eating
establishments in the center, which is within walking distance
the adjacent neighbors.
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Mary Boher, 16262 Hawaii Lane, spoke in support of the request. She
feels the family -type atmosphere proposed will be compatible with
the center.
Trevor Wainwright, 4717 Arena Circle, spoke in support of the
request for a neighborhood establishment.
Kathy Heil, 4717 Arena Circle, said she supports the request because
it will be a nice place for people in the neighborhood to walk to,
thus eliminating parking problems.
Mike Dunn, 6600 Warner, said Huntington Beach does not have an
English Pub and fully supports the request.
Kechen Chang, 16061 Bolsa Chica Rd., spoke in opposition to the
request. He said this is a family center where children congregate
and feels this establishment will not be compatible. He said the
parking is a problem especially in front of this site, which
contains two marked handicapped spaces. He said there are already
three restaurants in the center and feels another one will create
more noise problems.
John Hennah, 4901 Kona Drive, spoke in support of the request. He
said the establishment is within walking distance from many nearby
apartment complexes, which means there will be no driving while
drinking.
Charles Curbbun, 16504 Harbour Lane, spoke in support of the
request. He said an English Pub is different than a beer bar. He
plans to take his children with him.
Joy Curbbun, 16504 Harbouyr Lane, said there have recently been a
lot of English people hired by McDonnell -Douglas and feels the
establishment will be very popular. She supports the request
because she lives within walking distance to the pub and is looking
forward to going and taking her small children along with her.
Naomi George, 17212 Marina View, spoke in opposition to the
request. She said this is a family center and it does not need a
beer bar. She said patrons of the pub will have to be over 21 years
of age since the applicant is applying for a #42 ABC license. She
said there are already existing noise, parking, and loitering
problems in the center. She stated she was speaking for other
business owners in the center (Carl's Jr. and the liquor store).
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Steve Suard, 2505 W. Sixth Street, owner of the center, stated he
has signed a month -to -month lease with the applicant with a 30-day
notice on the lease. He said the applicant will provide a security
guard and will enforce the dress code at his establishment. He
feels these stipulations will be beneficial and will help to ensure
compliance with the City codes. He said, as owner of the center, if
any violations occur he will step in and take action to discontinue
the lease.
Nigel Reynolds, applicant, spoke in support of the request. He
feels his establishment will enhance the area and will create added
business for others in the center.
Russell Lane, 4601 Scenerio, said he supports the request for a real
English Pub in the area. He is looking forward to a place to play
chess, shoot darts and just sit and talk with fellow patrons.
Susie Petra, 4901 Kona Drive, spoke in support of the request.
Steve Dafnis, 1236 La Colina Drive, spoke in support of the
request. He said an English Pub is not the same as a beer bar.
George Fioussakos, no address given, spoke in support of the request.
Two letters of support were handed out and entered into the public
record.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Williams stated he would be voting against the
request. He does not feel a beer bar is compatible with the center.
Commissioner Mountford said he had the opportunity to frequent an
English Pub while in Europe and it is different than a beer bar.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO OVERTURN THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL AND APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 88-54 WITH
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: Shomaker, Williams
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 88-54:
1. The combination and relationship of one proposed to another on
a site are properly integrated.
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2. The access to and parking for the proposed restaurant/bar does
not create an undue traffic problem.
3. The establishment and maintenance of the restaurant/bar will
not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working
and residing in the vicinity. Adequate parking for the use is
present and the proposed use is within an existing retail
center which is an appropriate place for a restaurant/bar.
4. The establishment and maintenance of the restaurant/bar will
not be detrimental to the value of property and improvements
within the neighborhood. Two restaurants which serve alcohol
and a fast food restaurant already exist within the center.
5. The granting of Use Permit No. 88-54 will not be detrimental to
the City's General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated April 14,
1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 AM to 12:00
Midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Friday and Saturday.
3. A license for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -site
consumption shall be obtained from the Alcoholic Beverage
Control prior to opening for business.
4. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Use Permit
No. 88-54 if any violation of these conditions or of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
5. The applicant shall comply with Chapter 9.36 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code regarding the dress attire of waitresses,
waiters or bartenders.
6. The applicant shall install "no loitering" signs within the
parking lot.
7. A public hearing to review the use shall take place within six
(6) months of the opening of the restaurant/bar to evaluate the
compatibility of the restaurant/bar with the tenants in the
center and the residents to the south and west. Additional
restrictions/conditions may be placed on the use at this time
if deemed necessary by the Planning Commission.
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C-4 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT N0, 89-1
APPLICANT: FEDERAL SIGNS/QRS - DENNIS STOUT
LOCATION: Great Western Bank - 16141 Beach Boulevard
(northwest corner at Stark Avenue)
Special Sign Permit No. 89-1 is a request to deviate from the Sign
Code, Section 9610.5(b). The Code specifies that certain sites
qualify for only a freestanding sign or attached signs. Since the
Great Western Bank site is on a corner and the building has a
reduced setback, it falls into this category. The building
currently has three wall signs which meet Code; the request is to
install a freestanding sign in addition. The proposed 44 square
foot sign also exceeds the 30 square feet allowed by Code for such
sites if no wall signs existed. Finally, the monument base is
proposed to be 15 inches in lieu of the required 24 inches.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11,
Section 15311(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deny Special Sign Permit No. 89-1 with findings.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Dick Robillard, representing Federal Signs, said the 1986 Sign Code
entrapped them. He said there are several signs in the area that
are non -conforming. He agreed to designing the sign with an opaque
background and he said the base size has been increased to conform
to code. He said he would like to see the letters remain on the
tower facing Beach Boulevard.
Bassom Rosen, representing the bank, said the letters on the tower
facing Beach Boulevard are not sufficient. He needs proper signage
to be competitive with other banks (e.g. Bank of America).
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
The Commission did not feel that an additional freestanding sign was
necessary for adequate visibility.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO DENY SPECIAL SIGN
PERMIT NO. 89-1 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams,
NOES: Bourguignon
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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FINDINGS FOR DENIAL:
1. Strict compliance with Section 9610.5 will not result in a
substantial hardship to the applicant since the wall signs as
allowed by Code adequately identify the business.
2. The proposed sign may adversely affect the area by
establishing a precedent for deviation from the Sign Code
criteria limiting freestanding and attached signs on specific
sites.
3. The proposed sign may be detrimental to property located in
the vicinity by increasing the visual clutter of the street
and detracting from other existing signs.
4. The building's use as a financial institution not generally
depending on passing motorists or impulse decisions, does not
need extraordinary signing to attract customers.
C-5 EQUESTRIAN BOND ASSESSMENT FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS 11769 AND
13210 (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 18 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING)
APPLICANT: THE DAHL CO.
This item was continued by the Planning Commission to the May 16,
1989 meeting as requested by the applicant, the Dahl Co. Both the
applicant and staff requested this item be continued until after the
City Council had taken an action on the Draft Ellis-Goldenwest
Specific Plan. On May 1, 1989, the City Council approved the
Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan and directed staff to clarify a
number of issues. The second reading for the Ellis-Goldenwest
Specific Plan is scheduled for the June 5, 1989 City Council meeting.
It is recommended the Planning Commission postpone action on the
equestrian bond issue until the City Council has reviewed the
clarifications and the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan has been
adopted. Staff will present a complete report on this item to the
Planning Commission on June 20, 1989.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO CONTINUE THE
EQUESTRIAN BOND ASSESSMENT ISSUE TO THE JUNE 20, 1989 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Shomaker,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kirkland
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO TABLE PUBLIC
HEARING ITEM C-6 TO THE END OF THE MEETING SO THAT THE REMAINDER OF
THE AGENDA COULD BE ACTED ON BEFORE STARTING DISCUSSION ON THE CODE
AMENDMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-6 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 88-12/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-8
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
Code Amendment No. 88-12 was continued from the May 2, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting for additional discussion. Initial comments from
the Planning Commission have been incorporated into the proposed
Ordinance.
Negative Declaration No. 89-8 has been analyzed for this code
amendment. Prior to any action on Code Amendment No. 88-12,
Negative Declaration No. 89-8 must be approved. Staff is
recommending a continuance to the June 6, 1989 Planning Commission
meeting, so Negative Declaration No. 89-8 may be properly advertised.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Continue Negative Declaration No. 89-8 and Code Amendment No. 88-12
to the June 6, 1989 Planning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO CONTINUE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 88-12 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-8 TO A SPECIAL
STUDY SESSION ON MAY 30, 1989, AND THEN TO THE JUNE 6, 1989 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1 REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TRACT
13210 (HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTATES)
On April 18, 1989, the Planning Commission continued this item to
the May 16, 1989 Planning Commission meeting for 30 days and
directed staff to prepare a progress report on compliance of
conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 87-41/Tract
13210 (Huntington Beach Estates).
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Anthony Cesare, Builder of Tract 13210, addressed the problems
involving Lot No. 1 and his problem solving methods during the Oral
Communications portion of the agenda.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO ACCEPT THE
REVIEW AND CLARIFY THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF CONDITION l.a, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
ORIGINAL INTENT OF CONDITION l.a TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
l.a Any development on Lot No. 1 shall have a first story setback
of 25 feet and second story setback of 35 feet from the
southern property line. Southeast facing, second story
windows shall be frosted. Any variances to these requirements
shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning
Commission.
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
E-1 PROPOSED PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE OLDTOWN TOWNLOT
AND DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, DIRECTING
STAFF TO INITIATE A CODE AMENDMENT AFTER SCHEDULING A STUDY
SESSION REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE
OLDTOWN, TOWNLOT AND DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
E-2 BACKFLOW SYSTEMS ON SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS
Chairman Bourguignon said he would discuss engineering
concerns with the backflow devices with the Water Department
and report back to the Commission.
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G.
ONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-5 - RESPONSE LETTER FROM FHP
The response from FHP was discussed. Revocation hearing is
scheduled for June 6, 1989.
PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
Commissioner Williams requested follow up on the completion of
the Five Points Senior project at Florida and Main.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
Chairman Bourguignon: Requested Harbor Windscreen
Sub -Committee meeting be scheduled.
Commissioner Ortega: MEMO DATED MARCH 23, 1989, REGARDING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO ADOPT A
POLICY REQUIRING A MINIMUM TWO WEEK PERIOD BETWEEN EIR CLOSE
OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC
HEARING DATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
Commissioner Ortega referred the Commission to a memo from the
Director of Public Works dated April 4, 1989, regarding water
supply and pressure problems within the City. She voiced
concerns with issuing building permits instead of occupancy
permits when there is a water shortage and asked the City
Attorneys office to report and comment on the recent Supreme
Court ruling that Los Angeles not take water from Mono Lake or
the eastern Sierra streams. She requested this item be
agendized for discussion at the next Commission meeting and
asked that Jeff Renna from the Water Department be invited to
the meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO AGENDIZE
THE WATER SUPPLY ISSUE AS A DISCUSSION ITEM AT THE DUNE 6,
1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland .
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED ■
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MEMO FROM PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE TO MAYOR REGARDING
DISCONTINUING THE TELEVISING OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Discussion ensued regarding the memo. It was felt by the
majority of the Commission that the meetings should continue
being telecast on cable television as a service to the
community.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO ADOPT A
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED CABLE
TELECAST OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AS A PUBLIC
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: Bourguignon
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Commissioner Mountford: TENTATIVE TRACT 13920/ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NO. 89-3 (REQUEST FOR 6 LOT SUBDIVISION AND
DEMOLITION OF 3 METAL BUILDINGS)
Action taken by the City Council regarding the metal buildings
was discussed.
APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL ON PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS
Commissioners discussed several methods of handling appeals to
the City Council on Planning Commission actions. It was
suggested that staff schedule a study session for further
discussion and to invite a few councilpersons.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY ORTEGA, DIRECTING
STAFF TO SCHEDULE A STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS POLICY REGARDING
APPEALS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kirkland
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Commissioner Leipzig: Requested that staff schedule an
all -day Saturday workshop for Planning Commission TO DISCUSS
PLANNING ISSUES AND PRINCIPLES (i.e. CEQA, Subdivision Map
Act, General Plan).
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Staff discussed action taken at the May 15 meeting by the City
Council. The Commission was apprised of appeals recently
filed on David Dahl's tract and the Red Onion.
Due to the Fourth of July holiday falling on Tuesday and the
City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday; the Planning
Commission decided to schedule their first meeting in July on
Thursday, July 6, 1989.
ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE AT 10:10 PM BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS,
TO ADJOURN TO A STUDY SESSION, MAY 30, 1989, AT 7:00 PM, IN
ROOM B-8, AND THEN TO A STUDY SESSION, JUNE 6, 1989, AT
5:30 PM IN ROOM B-8 AND THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Shomaker,
Leipzig
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kirkland
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
APPROVED BY:
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Mike Adams, ecretary
Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford,
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