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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-06APPROVED 7/18/89 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 6, 1989 STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM 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: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega P P Mountford, Leipzig A. CONSENT CALENDAR A-1 MINUTES DATED MAY 16, 1989 A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 16, 1989, AS CORRECTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Kirkland MOTION PASSED B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None B-1 PLANNING COMMISSION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Chairman Bourguignon reported follow-up on project status at Red Onion. He said Commissioner Ortega, himself, and two members from staff visited the site and progress was being made. B. Commissioner Ortega thanked members of staff for their work on the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan and announced that the City Council had approved the first reading of the plan at their meeting on June 5, 1989. C. Commissioner Kirkland announced approval and recommendation to the City Council by the Design Review Board on plans for the south side of the 200 Block in the Downtown Redevelopment area which included the shops and parking structure. 1 f] PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -2- (3090d) C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS C-1 TENTATIVE TRACT 13920/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 89-3 (CONTINUED FROM MAY 2, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) APPLICANT: PACIFIC COAST HOMES LOCATION: Southeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Lake Street Tentative Tract 13920 is a request to create six (6) lots from a 1.7 acre parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Yorktown and Lake pursuant to Section 9130.2 and 9930.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Environmental Impact Report No. 89-3 is an analysis to determine the historical significance of three industrial buildings on this site. These applications were continued from the May 2, 1989 Planning Commission meeting to allow the Redevelopment Agency to evaluate the alternatives outlined in Environmental Impact Report No. 89-3. At the City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting of May 15, 1989, the Redevelopment Agency voted not to support preservation of the metal buildings and not to participate in any historic documentation of the buildings. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Environmental Impact Report No. 89-3 was prepared to analyze the potential historic and seismic impacts of the proposed project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (A) Adopt and certify as adequate Environmental Impact Report No. 89-3; and (B) Approve Tentative Tract No. 13920 with findings and conditions of approval, and with Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit C of Attachment 3) and Statement of Findings (Exhibit B of Attachment 3) by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1409. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Beverly Bowen Moeller, Dallas Texas, spoke in opposition to the development of the property affecting the historic Bowen buildings. She feels the oil industry is an integral part of the history of Orange County and that the buildings should be preserved. Her family was a part of the oil industry in the local area since the early 1920's. She feels the development of the property should be delayed for approximately 2 years in order to form a non-profit organization to raise $8 million dollars to preserve the historical buildings. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -3- (3090d) Barbara Milkovich, 6032 Dundee, representing the Historical Society, urged the Planning Commission to vote for preservation of the buildings and development of an oil musuem at the site. She feels an economic analysis should be completed on restoring the site with all credits figured in. Dianne Easerling, 203 Eighth Street, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, expressed her concern over the loss of the historic buildings. She feels a historic preservation program should be implemented immediately and that all demo permits should be put on hold. JoAnne Viserta-Galinis, 10842 Lister Lane, asked the Planning Commission to review the development more carefully before taking any action and urged them to communicate better with the City Council on their action. Michael and Laura Mayer, 19512 Pompano Lane, said they felt the tin buildings were offensive and unsafe and should be removed. They would like to see the continuation of single family homes in the area. Nada Bowen Deutsch, 12041 Old Mill Rd., Rossmoor, said "just because something is old does not mean it is an eyesore. She feels since the oil industry built this City the buildings should be restored and an oil museum be developed. Doug Langevin, 8196 Pawtucket Drive, feels the buildings are restorable and should be developed into a museum. He said many cities do not get an opportunity to save a part of its history and that Huntington Beach should take advantage. Jim Morton, 7442 Coho Drive, President Pacific Ranch Homeowners, said he has concerns regarding the tin buildings. He feels they should be relocated to the present oil industrial area of the City and not preserved at this site. He said there is not sufficient parking at the present site to warrant a museum. He would like to see the City initiate a historic plan. Bill Holman, 2120 Main Street, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. He said he is not denying the possibility of an oil museum however does not feel this site is an appropriate place for one. He said the property owner offered the metal buildings to anyone who would disassemble and remove them from the premises and that the offer was on file with the City. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Commission agreed that the buildings should have been restored however not at this site. They felt that restoration plans should have been proposed earlier. Commissioner Ortega felt this represented project splitting and in violation of the California Environmental Quality Act. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -4- (3090d) 1 I A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS,.SECOND BY-KIRKLAND, TO ADOPT AND CERTIFY AS ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 89-3, AND APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 13920 WITH FINDINGS, REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND STATEMENT OF FINDINGS BY ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1409, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Ortega ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT NO, 13920: 1. The size, depth, frontage, street width, and other design features of the proposed six (6) lot subdivision for single family residential purposes is in compliance with the standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and the supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. 2. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation was placed on the subject property. 3. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for the implementation of this type of housing. 4. The site is relatively flat and physically suitable for the proposed density of 3.47 units per gross acre. 5. The tentative tract is consistent with the goals and policies of the Huntington Beach General Plan and Yorktown -Lake Redevelopment Plan. 6. The tentative tract boundary is consistent with the Civic Center Master Plan boundaries established by the City Council. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 13920 received and dated February 28, 1989, shall be revised to show: a. Depict minimum 22 foot building setback restriction from westerly boundary of 20 foot wide alleyway. b. Depict a landscape easement (minimum 50 square feet) at the Lake and Yorktown corner for historical monumentation. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -5- (3090d) 2. Water_ main systems shall be installed in the streets as required by the Water Division. Existing water mains within the tract boundary shall be replaced by the applicant if determined to be required by the Water Division. 3. Hydrology and hydraulic analyses shall be conducted. If inadequacies are found in the Utica Street storm drain, the developer shall construct remedial facilities as approved by the Public Works Department. 4. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the following must be completed: a. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer and must be approved by Public Works Department. (1) 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, and utilities. (2) Soils analysis shall also include testing for soil contamination from hazardous oil -related materials. This analysis shall be submitted to the City Public Works Department for review. If soil contamination from hazardous constituents is found, the Orange County Health Care Agency Waste Management section shall be contacted for assistance in mitigation activities. (3) If dewatering is found during construction either a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharge to surface waters or a Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) permit for discharge to land will be required from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. b. A grading plan shall be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department. A plan for silt control for all water runoff from the property during construction and during initial operation of the project may be required by the Director of Public Works if deemed necessary. c. The tract lies within the Alquist-Priolo study zone. Any area which was not investigated for evidence of faulting in the preliminary geotechnical investigation must be investigated prior to issuance of any permits. Evidence of faulting will require the affected lots of the project to be re -reviewed by the Planning Commission. The completed geotechnical report, including recommendations for the acceleration to be used for designing the structures on the PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -6- (3090d) site, or a statement that the adopted Uniform Building Code is adequate for the seismic design of the structures on the site, shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department will obtain an independent analysis of the completed geologic report. The cost of this analysis will be paid by the applicant. When the report has been amended to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, the City will file the report with the State Geologist. Construction drawings along with calculations and the approved geologic report shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development to complete the permit plan review. d. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the subject property. All structures within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. Sewer facilities shall be constructed per Public Works standard. 6. All utilities to be abandoned or removed, either private or public, shall be per the owners' requirements. 7. Twenty-four (24) inch box eucalyptus ficifolia shall be planted in the Lake Street parkway as required by the Landscape Division. 8. Landscaping within public right-of-way shall be maintained by the homeowners. The 5 foot wide sideyard landscaping in public right-of-way shall be properly irrigated and planted per Public Works Department requirements. 9. All streets and alleys within the project site shall be fully improved as indicated on the tentative tract map. 10. Vehicular access rights on Lake Street and Yorktown Avenue shall be dedicated the City except at approved alley intersections. 11. Historical monumentation consisting of a bronze plaque (with sketch drawing of the buildings and written description) on a base shall be prepared at the developer's expense, reviewed by the Historical Resources Board and Design Review Board, and installed prior to final inspection of the first completed dwelling unit or within 12 months, whichever occurs first. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -7- (3090d) 12. Documentation described in Mitigation Measure No. 1 of Final EIR 89-3 shall be completed at the developer's expense prior to the issuance of demolition permits. 13. The property owner shall offer the metal buildings to anyone who will disassemble and remove them from the premises. The following conditions pertain to development of the site: 14. Development of each lot is restricted to single family residential only. 15. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall complete the following: a. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and compliance shall be submitted. Said plan shall include the specie of each 36-inch box tree required for each lot. Any existing mature trees on site shall be retained and incorporated into the site plan to the maximum extent feasible, except those in the public right-of-way or in locations identified for construction. Any existing mature tree that must be removed shall be replaced at a 2:1 ratio with 36-inch box tree, plus additional 24-inch box eucalyptus being provided along Lake Street which shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. The applicant shall provide additional trees per Public Works standards to meet the 2:1 ratio required. A 36-inch box tree shall be planted in the front yard of each lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner lot. b. Details for construction of a seven (7) foot high sound wall and landscaping along the side of Lot 1 abutting Yorktown shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. C. Special glazing shall be provided on Lot 1 rate STC = 29 and noted on plans. d. Air conditioning shall be provided for all dwellings and noted on plans. e. The applicant shall submit plans for construction of a block wall and landscaping on the City parking lot along Lake Street at a height which will deflect vehicle headlight glare. Such wall and landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy. f. Payment of all applicable Public Works fees. u PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -8- (3090d) g. Provide an outdoor overhead light system on each garage to illuminate the alley to promote safe access from garage to residence. All lighting included on private property or in the public right-of-way shall use energy efficient lamps (e.g. high pressure sodium vapor, metal halide) and all outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. h. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the state acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. The interior noise levels of all dwelling units shall not exceed the California insulation standards of 45 dBA CNEL. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). All measures recommended to mitigate noise to acceptable levels shall be incorporated into the design of the project. i. With the approval of the Public Works Department, foundations and grading for the project shall meet the following requirements: 1) Structures may be supported on spread or continuous footings provided that the slabs are supported on compacted fill (reworked in -situ and imported material; (2) Slabs -on -grade may be used; provided that the slabs are supported on imported granular material; 3) Type II cement, or an approved alternate, is required for concrete in contact with soil; 4) All earthwork, construction and foundation excavations must be observed by a qualified, licensed engineer; 5) The soils engineer shall review final foundation plans. j. The floor plans shall reflect outlets for natural gas and 220V electrical at the location of clothes dryers, natural gas outlets at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units, and low volume heads shall be used on all showers. k. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Department and noted on plans. 1. Final Tract Map No. 13920 shall be accepted by City Council. 16. Single family residential development of each lot shall conform to all provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and to all provisions of the Municipal Code, Uniform Building Code and Fire Codes. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -9- (3090d) 17. Fire Department requirements are as follows: a. Fire hydrants shall be installed within 300 feet of travel of all buildings and one fire hydrant shall be installed on Lake Street at Lot 1 at terminus of radius. b. All street and alley improvements, water mains, and fire hydrants shall be completed prior to the framing stage of construction. c. All oil operations shall be abandoned pursuant to Division of Oil and Gas and Huntington Beach oil Code requirements. d. Alley (between Lots 5 and 6) to alley (north -south) turning radius shall comply with Public Works specifications. 18. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 19. During cleaning, grading, earth moving or excavation, the applicant shall control fugitive dust by regular watering, paving construction roads, or other dust preventive measures. - and maintain equipment engined in proper tune. 20. During construction, the applicant shall use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site; wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day; use low sulfur fuel (0.5% by weight) for construction equipment; phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days; and discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. 21. Construction shall be limited to Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 22. Prior to occupancy, the following shall be completed: a. Final Tract Map No. 13920 shall be recorded with County Recorder's Office and copy of map submitted to Community Development Department for file. b. All conditions stated herein complied with. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -10- (3090d) C-2 REVOCATION HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-5 APPLICANT: FHP, INC. LOCATION: 19066 Magnolia Street (southeast corner of Magnolia Street and Garfield Avenue) On May 2, 1989, the Planning Commission reviewed a parking study dated March 27, 1989, submitted by FHP for the Senior Medical Center. The Planning Commission expressed concern that the number of appointments per hour and enrollment at the Center, combined with the configuration of the parking lot, may result in limited parking opportunities for customers visiting other businesses at the shopping plaza. The Commission directed staff to schedule a public hearing for June 6, 1989, so that representatives of FHP could attend and present reasons why the conditional use permit for the senior center should not be revoked. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue for 90 days and direct applicant to prepare parking analysis for 90-day review. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Dr. Gary Goldstein, representing FHP, assured the Commission that changes will be made to the area to improve the parking situation. He said the program is critical to FHP. Ray Hadden, FHP, showed slides of the site and reviewed the original conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-5. Ron Gray, General Manager, FHP Senior Center, was present to answer questions regarding parking studies and number of visiting patients per day. Al Goldberg, 8756-C Marin Cr., spoke in support of the senior center. He said he feels secure with the facility being located at its present site. He said he always parks where the FHP parking attendant tells him to park. He took his own survey of the center and said that 6 businesses are closed and 5 are open. Betty Goldberg, 8756-C Marin Circle, spoke in support of the senior center. She feels FHP offers a support system that means a lot to senior citizens. Evelyn Papaioanou, 906 Hyde Ct., Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the senior center and its present location. Dennis Schiller, 9726 Puffin Avenue, representing Margie's Kitchen, showed a video reflecting parking problems at the center and lack of available spaces for their customers. He said business is continuing to decline at Margie's Kitchen because of the parking problems. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -11- (3090d) Margie Schiller, Margie's Kitchen, questioned the membership at FHP. She said she was quoted a membership number of "over 10,000". She feels FHP should buy out the entire center. Wayne Howell, 8382 Enfield Circle, relayed personal experiences while trying to park at the center. He said the security guards told him to move his car because it was illegally parked. Reba Donnelly, 6071 Shawnee Rd., Westminster, representing Magnolia Travel, said she was told by the center's management agency that FHP would improve the business when they moved in. She said she had to move her business when they moved in because of the parking problems. Bill Burgess, 19831 Deep Harbor Drive, spoke in support of FHP and said he hopes a viable solution can be reached so that all businesses can remain in the center. Robert H. Davis, 5932 Padua Drive, said two years have gone by and there are still parking problems existing. He does not feel FHP has complied with their conditions. He does not feel that the parking analysis and studies have been sufficient. He said there were 18 businesses in the center, now there are 8. John Gabriel, 8844 So. Millergrove Drive, Santa Fe Springs, bought the property in the late 1950's. He objects to the renewal of the CUP for FHP. He said it is impossible to lease space in the center because of the parking problems. He said he has lost $306,000 in revenue in the last three years. In Sook Best, 10281 Finchley Avenue, Westminster, owner of Garfield Cleaners within the center, said she is losing business because of the parking problems and fears closure if something is not done. She urged the Commission to revoke the CUP. Warren Diaz, 17300 Palm, Fountain Valley, said he has never experienced a parking problem at the center and urged the Commission to not revoke the CUP. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the issue and the public hearing was closed. The following actions in the form of motions were taken: A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO FORM A COALITION TO DISCUSS METHODS TO RESOLVE PARKING PROBLEMS EXISTING AT SUBJECT SITE. MEMBERS SHALL CONSIST OF FHP REPRESENTATIVES, CENTER TENANTS, LANDOWNERS, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS KEN BOURGUIGNON AND GERI ORTEGA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, NOES: Shomaker ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig 1 PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -12- (3090d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO ESTABLISH A HOT LINE THROUGH LAND USE DEPARTMENT FOR ANY FURTHER PARKING COMPLAINTS OR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE COALITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Leipzig NOES: Mountford ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, FOR THE FORMATION OF A COMPOSITE PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN TO ADDRESS TENANT DESIGNATED PARKING, ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF TRANSPORTING PATIENTS TO AND FROM THE CENTER AND OTHER MEASURES TO ALLEVIATE PARKING PROBLEMS, TO BE PREPARED BY FHP FOR PRESENTATION AT THE JULY 18, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OR EARLIER MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Bourguignon ABSENT: Williams (Out of Room) ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO AUTHORIZE FHP TO IMPLEMENT A PROPOSED PARKING PLAN PRIOR TO THE JULY 18, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (i.e. STRIPING OF DESIGNATED FHP AND TENANT PARKING), AS APPROVED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, REQUIRING A PARKING STUDY BE PERFORMED BY FHP WHICH INCLUDES CORRELATING NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS PER HOUR WITH PARKING COUNT TO BE PRESENTED AT THE JULY 18, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Ortega, Leipzig NOES: Williams, Bourguignon, Mountford ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -13- (3090d) A MOTION WAS'MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO CONTINUE THE REVOCATION HEARING TO THE JULY'18, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C-3 LINEAR PARK CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICANT: COUNTY OF ORANGE/CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH On April 17, 1989, the City Council reviewed the most recent County proposal for a Linear Park boundary and Preliminary Development Program. The plan had been prepared through a cooperative effort between Supervisor Harriett Weider, Councilmembers Erskine, Green and Silva, the Huntington Beach Company, County staff and City staff. The City Council's action was to approve the plan by minute action and forward it to the Planning Commission for more formal review and action. The Linear Park Plan which the County and coalition members have prepared is generally a 112 acre park with a minimum usable width of 150 feet and a useable acreage of 71 acres on the bluff top and 17.2 acres in the lowland. Suggested uses within the park would include an Interpretive Center, Bike/Pedestrian Trails, Vista Points, Equestrian Trails, Picnic Acres and Open Play Areas. Various parking areas would be provided, as well as a new bluff top drive access road adjacent to the park west of Edwards Street. Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA's) may be provided along bluff faces and located to protect view areas and vista points. The formal review process for the Linear Park will require environmental analysis with the possible preparation of an environmental impact report. The environmental analysis will focus on archeological, biological and geological impacts. STAFF -RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 1415 to approve the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Conceptual Boundary and Preliminary Development Program. Bob Fisher, representing the County, made the staff presentation and asked the Commission for a general endorsement of the proposed boundaries and use. He said in order to complete an environmental impact report a description of the boundaries was needed. He said he had the support of landowners, City and County planners. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -14- (3090d) In answer to questions from the Commissioners the following statements were made by Bob Fisher: He said the park will be passive, low intensity, not much natural terrain, no major structures, some grassy areas with trees and shrubs; the bike trail would be linked from Central Park to the beach with a signalized crossing at Pacific Coast Highway; opportunities for active uses including equestrian uses will be investigated, however would probably be restrictive because of the limited size of the park; an overcrossing will be considered to get pedestrians and bikes across Garfield; the narrowest point of the park is approximately 150 feet; parking problems will be analyzed in the EIR; working with Fish and Game and Signal to restore wetlands and replace ESHAs, a 100 foot buffer is being required by Signal between park and wetlands; and there is not enough width on blufftop to accommodate equestrian uses. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Mary Bell, 20292 Eastwood Circle, representing Equestrian Trails Inc., said she feels the equestrian trail should form a loop and extend the whole distance of the park. She feels it can be combined with pedestrians and bikers. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the issue and the public hearing was closed. It was suggested by the Commission to revise the component list by deleting any restrictions on location of equestrian trails in the park and to require that vehicle parking for the Linear Park be as self-sufficient as possible. Commissioner Ortega also suggested that the revisions to the list include: deletion of all active uses; to allow equestrian trail with loop system on bluff top allowing mixed use (pedestrians, bikers, equestrian); would like the contour line changed from 5 feet to 10 feet for the 10 foot wide equestrian trail. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO AMEND USES ADDRESSED ON THE COMPONENT LIST OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bourguignon, Ortega, Leipzig NOES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Mountford ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION FAILED PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -15- (3090d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1415 APPROVING THE CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH MINOR REVISIONS TO THE COMPONENT LIST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Ortega ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED AMENDMENTS TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: 5. Equestrian Trails AMEND: - Minimum 10-foot wide trail (above 5' contour line) north of proposed Garfield Avenue. AXIEK16/16XYf f f /bAlt L4 l 6. Parking ADD: The park shall be as self-sufficient as possible in terms of parking. C-4 CODE AMENDMENT N0, 88-12/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-8 APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Code Amendment No. 88-12 is a request by Planning staff to revise Article 960, Downtown Specific Plan, and all other code references to parking requirements. The Code Amendment is being revised in accordance with the Planning Commission comments from their May 30, 1989 Study Session. Also, the Public Works and Fire Departments are reviewing the suggested comments. Following their review, the final draft code amendment will be prepared and submitted for Planning Commissin action at their June 20, 1989 meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue Code Amendment No. 88-12 and Negative Declaration No. 89-8 to the June 20, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -16- (3090d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 88-12 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-8 TO A STUDY SESSION ON 6/20/89 AT 5:30 PM AND THEN TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING ON JULY 6, 1989, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D. ITEMS NOT PUBLIC HEARING D-1 LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 89-2 APPLICANT: AD ART SIGNS INC. LOCATION: 21401 Brookhurst (north of Hamilton) Limited Sign Permit No. 89-2 is a request to allow a sign face change of an existing 65 square foot, 20-foot tall pole sign. Section 9610.8(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code specifies that the Planning Commission may allow a change of face for nonconforming signs and extend their use for up to two years. A cash bond is required to guarantee their removal at that time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Limited Sign Permit No. 89-2 with findings and conditions of approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO APPROVE LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 89-2 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Williams ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Allowing the maintenance of the sign for an additional two years will not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed sign face change will not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity of such sign, and will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -17- (3090d) 3. The sign in its existing location along Brookhurst Street will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. 4. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the sign, immediate alteration, removal or replacement of the sign will result in a economic hardship. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated April 4, 1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Limited Sign Permit No. 89-2 shall be valid for two years (until June 16, 1991). 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 with the City for the purpose of indemnifying the City for any and all costs incurred in the removal of the sign. If the sign is not made to conform with the applicable provisions of the sign ordinance after two years from the date of approval, or remodel of the property, whichever comes first, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter the property where said sign is located and remove said sign and the cost of removal shall be deducted from the cash bond and summarily forfeited and paid over to the City of Huntington Beach, and the remainder, if any, returned to the person depositing the bond. 4. This limited sign permit shall not become effective for any purpose until an "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been properly executed by the applicant and an authorized representative of the owner of the property, and returned to the Planning Division; and until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. D-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 88-51 - CLARIFICATION OF CONDITION 3d APPLICANT: Carolyn Kanode - Huntington Youth Shelter LOCATION: Huntington Beach Central Park - Vacant Brooks House approximately 600 feet west of Gothard Street and 300 feet north of Talbert Avenue On December 13, 1988, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 88-51 to establish the Huntington Youth Shelter in the vacant Brooks House located in Huntington Central Park. Condition No. 4.d required the applicant to obtain an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement from an abutting property owner or submit an alternative access plan. The applicant has been unable to obtain the irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement from the abutting property owner and has submitted an alternative access plan for the Planning Commission's approval. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -18- (3090d) The alternative access plan -has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Community Development, Public Works, Fire, Community Services and the Community Services Commission. Staff has required a minimum 24 foot width for the driveway from Talbert Avenue to the parking area adjacent to the structure. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the alternative access plan as depicted on the revised site plan dated May 18, 1989, and clarify Condition 4.d of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-51. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE ACCESS PLAN AS DEPICTED ON REVISED SITE PLAN DATED MAY 18, 1989, AND CLARIFY CONDITION NO. 4.d OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-51, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: Williams ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED CLARIFIED CONDITION OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-51: 4.d Access road shall be a clear 24 foot width with an approved apparatus turn -around area. D-3 REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 87-11 APPLICANT: U. S. Storage, Inc. LOCATION: 7471 Slater Avenue U.S. Storage, Inc. is requesting a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 87-11 which was originally approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 1987. Conditional Use Permit No. 87-11 is a request to construct a 108,000 square foot mini -storage facility with recreational vehicle parking and postal service. On June 7, 1988, the Planning Commission approved a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 87-11 to May 1, 1989, based upon the applicant's written request which stated that the project has experienced delays in implementing extensive soil testing and preparation of a procedure to remove hazardous waste from the site. PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -19- (3090d) The applicant is requesting an additional one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 87-11 due to the fact that the contamination of the soil on site has not been resolved. In addition, unauthorized dumping of material on site has taken place. This material has been tested and contains lead in excess of acceptable levels. The applicant is working with the Orange County Health Department to resolve this matter and expects to initiate the project in early 1990. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 87-11 to May 1, 1990, with all previous conditions of approval in effect. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-11 TO MAY 1, 1990, WITH ALL PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IN EFFECT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Mountford, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Leipzig E. DISCUSSION ITEMS E-1 CITY WATER CONCERNS This item was continued to the July 6, 1989 Planning Commission meeting and representative from Public Works Water Department was requested. E-2 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT - REVISIONS TO ARTICLE 963 - UNCLASSIFIED USES Staff was directed to proceed with a code amendment. E-3 SUBCOMMITTEE LIST Chairman Bourguignon requested members of the Commission to contact him regarding appointments to the Subcommittee List and stated the list would be changed accordingly, if necessary. Staff said representatives were needed immediately for Holly-Seacliff and Subdivision. P� PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -20- (3090d) F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES None G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS Commissioner Ortega: DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION CENTER: Staff informed the Commission that the Downtown Transportation Center was not actively being pursued. TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES - Commissioner Ortega requested further follow up on this item. H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Staff announced the Orange County Transportation Commission presentation to be held on June 13, 1989, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers and said if more than three Commissioners planned to attend adjournment would have to be made to June 13, 1989. Mike Adams reiterated action taken by Council at the June 5, 1989 meeting including: Red Onion Appeal, Dahl Appeal, Oakview Redevelopment Plan, Walls/Fences Code Amendment, Meadowlark Development Agreement, Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan. Scott Hess announced appeals received on Planning Commission actions which included: English Pub, Great Western Sign, Lot Consolidation on Pierce Avenue. I. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE AT 11:55 PM BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO ADJOURN TO THE JUNE 13, 1989 OCTC PRESENTATION, AT 7:00 PM, IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THEN TO A 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION, JUNE 20, 1989, ON OFF-STREET PARKING, AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 PM ON JUNE 20, 1989, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig NOES: None MOTION PASSED APPROVED BY: I U' ��Y .+►Ceti Mike A ams', Secretary 52Tanning Mmmission ai PC Minutes - 6/6/89 -21- (3090d)