HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-19APPROVED 11/7/89
MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 19, 1989
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega
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Mountford, Leipzig
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A-1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 89-9 - Accept the gift of Lot 47
of Tract 45, M.M. 9/34, AKA AP No. 110-186-14 located on the
north side of Ellis Avenue approximately 690 feet west of
Goldenwest Street
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 89-9 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
The acceptance of the gift of the Encyclopedia Lot would help
to:
1. Maximize the outdoor and environmental potential of the
City by providing comprehensive, coordinated recreation,
parks and open space programs that fulfill the needs of
all segments of the community (Open Space and Conservation
Element).
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2. Find alternative methods of providing parks if park fees
are inadequate or non-existent (Recreation Element).
3. Acquire land for parks, open space and recreation prior to
land development (Recreation Element).
4. Provide additional community facilities within Huntington
Central Park to help satisfy the deficiency in community
park space (Recreation Element).
5. Develop a system of arterial streets and highways that
ensures the safe and efficient movement of people and
goods (Circulation Element).
6. Support the establishment of public transportation systems
within the City that are directed toward meeting the
mobility needs of the community (Circulation Element).
7. Capitalize on the outdoor and environmental potential of
the City by acquiring land for parks, open space, and
recreation prior to land development, where possible (Land
Use Element).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Margie Schiller, Margie's Kitchen, 1906 Magnolia, reported
parking conditions and problems still occurring at the FHP
site. She said the parking attendants are questioning
everyone arriving at the site and she has received many
complaints regarding the new procedure. She requested staff
to follow-up on the problems.
PLANNING COMMISSION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
C-1 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 88-12/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-8
(CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Code Amendment No. 88-12 is a request to amend parking and landscape
provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and Downtown
Specific Plan.
The parking regulations and landscape provisions are currently being
revised to clarify various sections and terminology regarding the
creation of nonconforming uses based on the proposed changes to the
parking standards.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Continue Code Amendment No. 88-12 and Negative Declaration No. 89-8
to the October 3, 1989 Planning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO CONTINUE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 88-12 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 89-8 TO THE OCTOBER
3, 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-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-33 (CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER
6, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
APPLICANT: BISSELL ARCHITECTS
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-33 is a request to add two
kindergarten classrooms (1,728 square feet) and a religious
education building (1,921 square feet) to St. Bonaventure School
pursuant to Section 9630 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The total proposed square footage is 3,659 square feet. A new
kindergarten playground is also proposed.
This item was continued from the September 6, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting to allow staff to further analyze the traffic
flow around the site, and to clarify issues with regard to use of
the church buildings.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15301, Class 1, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 89-33 with findings and
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the request and the
public hearing was closed.
Conditions of approval relative to changes in parking management
plan and on -site circulation plan and fire sprinklers were added.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-33 WITH FINDINGS AND ADDED CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mountford (Out of Room)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed
kindergarten classes and religious education building 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
on the site are properly integrated.
3. The access to and parking for the proposed kindergarten classes
and religious education building does not create an undue
traffic problem.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
August 10, 1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
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a. Floor plans shall depict natural gas stubbed in at the
locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central
heating units; and low -volume heads shall be used on all
spigots and water faucets.
b. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant
type shall be installed as approved by the Building
Department and indicated on the floor plans.
c. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials
proposed.
d. If outdoor lighting is included, high-pressure sodium vapor
lamps or similar energy savings lamps shall be used. All
outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage"
onto adjacent properties and shall be noted on the site
plan and elevations.
e. The site plan (or reference page) shall include all
conditions of approval imposed on the project printed
verbatim.
3. Any modification to the approved parking management plan and
on -site circulation plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for review and approval.
4. Fire Department requirements are as follows: An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to
Fire Department regulations.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits all applicable Public
Works fees shall be paid.
6. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
7. 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.
8. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to
8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal
holidays.
C-3 DRAFT 1989 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 6. 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING)
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
California State Law requires that local governments prepare and
adopt a Housing Element of the General Plan, and that the element be
updated at five-year intervals. The City retained the firm of
Cotton/Beland to prepare the Housing Element Update. The document
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has been completed and comments from the public and the State have
been received. Copies of the State's comments were distributed to
the Planning Commission on September 6, 1989.
At present, staff is continuing to work with the Consultant and the
State to address these comments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Continue this item to the study session and public hearing scheduled
for October 3, 1989.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO CONTINUE DRAFT
1989 HOUSING ELEMENT TO A STUDY SESSION AT 5:30 PM, OCTOBER 3, 1989,
AND THEN TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: Kirkland
ABSENT: Mountford (Out of Room)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 89-38
APPLICANT: BISSELL ARCHITECTS
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-38 is a request to construct a
two-story rectory office and priest living quarters to replace an
existing inadequate facility at St. Mary's by the Sea. The new
construction will be attached to an existing family room/social hall
building. Church uses are listed as unclassified, permitted in all
zones subject to conditional use permit approval by the Planning
Commission pursuant to Section 9630 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15301, Class l(e) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
HISTORIC REVIEW:
As the property is listed in the City's Historic Resources Survey
Report, a request for comments was sent to the Historic Resources
Board. The Board felt that the new rectory structure was highly
compatible with the church building, although they did recommend
that the chimney be redesigned since it presented a modern
appearance.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 89-38 with findings and
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Glen Gellatly, applicant, spoke in support of the request. He said
the church would like to retain the existing small drive on Tenth
Street since it fulfills a very important need of the church; Public
Works Department has agreed to allow retention. He expressed his
concerns with the requirement to widen the east side of the alley.
He asked approval to have the dedication condition deleted.
Richard Harlow spoke in support of the request. He asked for a
waiver of the condition requiring alley dedication and removal of
the existing wall and landscaping.
Mike McMahon, 413 Tenth Street, urged the Planning Commission to
approve the request. He also urged more flexibility on the
conditions of approval.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
The Commission commended Father Johnson for a great example of
historical beautification on his project.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-38 WITH FINDINGS AND AMENDED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the rectory
building addition 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.
2. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed rectory
building addition properly adapts the proposed structure to
streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a
harmonious manner.
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3. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another
on the site are properly integrated.
4. The access to and parking for the proposed rectory building
addition does not create an undue traffic problem as six spaces
over and above the minimum required by Conditional Exception
No. 79-3 are provided.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
August 31, 1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout with
the following modifications:
a. A two and one-half foot dedication shall be shown for the
west side of the alley.
b. The chimney shall be redesigned to incorporate a compatible
historic appearance to be reviewed by the Design Review
Board.
c. The Existing 10 foot driveway on loth Street may remain.
2. Prior to submittal for building permit, a detailed soils
analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer.
This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and
laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed
recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill
properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and
utilities.
3. The site plan (or reference page) shall include all conditions
of approval imposed on the project printed verbatim.
4. Prior to issuance of building permit:
a. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of
Public Works for review and it must be approved (by
issuance of a grading permit). A plan for silt control for
all water runoff from the property during construction and
initial operation of the project may be required if deemed
necessary by the Director of Public Works.
b. A parcel map consolidating the lots shall be submitted.
Said map shall be recorded prior to final inspection and a
copy submitted to the Department of Community Development.
5. The Public Works Department requirements are as follows:
a. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, applicant shall
construct all required public improvements on Tenth Street,
Orange Avenue and existing alley. Improvements to the
alley shall be delayed until such time as the remaining
alley dedication in this block are received.
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6. Fire Department requirements are as follows: An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to
Fire Department regulations in the new rectory addition and the
existing family room, with a local alarm to notify occupants.
7. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
8. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
off -site facility equipped to handle them.
9. 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.
C-5 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO, 89-35
APPLICANT: WALDEN WILLIAMS
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-35 is a request to permit
the reconstruction and addition to a single family dwelling
maintaining a three foot rear yard setback and a zero foot side yard
setback for the garage. Additionally, the applicant wishes to
construct an addition to the dwelling at a 7 foot in lieu of a 7.5
foot rear yard setback. On August 16, 1989, the Zoning
Administrator acted on the applicant's request by approving Use
Permit No. 89-34 to permit the use of reduced side yard setbacks (3
feet in lieu of 5 feet) with findings and conditions of approval and
denying Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-35 for the reduced
rear yard setbacks and zero foot side yard setback. Submitted for
your consideration is an appeal by the applicant to the action taken
by the Zoning Administrator.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15303, Class 3, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
SPECIFIC PLAN•
The project is located within the Townlot Specific Plan, District 1,
Section "A" (Article 913, Huntington Beach Ordinance Code).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deny the appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's denial of
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-35 with findings.
A representative of the applicant requested a continuance on
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-35. He said Mr. Williams
was out of town and would return in time for the next meeting.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CONTINUE APPEAL
OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE)
NO. 89-35 TO THE OCTOBER 3, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Williams (Out of Room)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-6A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 89-5, LAND USE ELEMENT
AMENDMENT NO 89-1 AND ZONE CHANGE N0._ 89-2
APPLICANT: HALL AND ASSOCIATES
The request is to make necessary land use and zoning changes with
related Environmental Impact Studies to allow for an increase in
density from low density residential to medium density residential
for a planned development on approximately 2.56 gross acres of land
at the southeast corner of the intersection of Bushard Street and
Garfield Avenue. These changes would permit an increase of
approximately eight residential units. Current land use and zoning
allow for 10 standard 60 foot x 100 foot single family homes on a
cul-de-sac street. The applicant's proposal is for eighteen single
family homes on 35 foot x 110 foot and 45 foot x 78 foot lots along
a private street. A zoning designation of R2 (Medium Density) would
allow approximately 38 apartments to be constructed on this site.
An R1-PD (Low Density Residential -Planned Development) zoning
designation would allow for 13 single family homes. Draft
Environmental Impact Report No. 89-5 analyzes the potential impacts
of all of these options as well as a 20,000 square foot
commercial/retail center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
(A) Adopt and certify as adequate Draft Environmental Impact Report
No. 89-5 and forward it to the City Council for their adoption
and certification with findings; and
(B) Deny Land Use Element Amendment No. 89-1 from Low Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential; and
(C) Deny Zone Change No. 89-2 from R1-FP2 (Low Density Residential-
Floodplain District 2) to R2-FP2 (Medium Density
Residential-Floodplain District 2) with findings.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the request and the
public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEPZIG TO ADOPT AND CERTIFY
AS ADQUATE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 89-5 AND FORWARD IT
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR ADOPTION AND CERTIFICATION WITH
FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 89-5:
1. Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 89-5 has been completed
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act as
amended June 1986 and all State and local guidelines therefore.
2. Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 89-5 adequately
addresses the potential environmental impacts that may be
associated with Land Use Element Amendment No. 89-1 and Code
Amendment No. 89-2 and is found to be certifiable.
3. Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 89-5 was presented to
the Planning Commission for review and consideration the
information contained in the final environmental impact report
prior to approving the project.
4. Findings and Facts in Support of Findings have been made for
all significant effects identified in Draft Environmental
Impact Report No. 89-5.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO DENY LAND USE
ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 89-1 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND DENY ZONE CHANGE NO. 89-2 FROM R1-FP2 TO
R2-FP2 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: Shomaker, Kirkland
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - ZONE CHANGE N0, 89-1:
1. The proposed zone change from R1-FP2 (Low Density Residential-
Floodplain District 2) to R2-FP2 (Medium Density
Residential-Floodplain District 2) would be incompatible with
adjacent and nearby land uses since access to the subject
parcel would be taken solely from streets serving the
adjoining properties.
2. The proposed zone change from R1-FP2 (Low Density Residential-
Floodplain District 2) to R2-FP2 (Medium Density
Residential-Floodplain District 2) would significantly
increase the amount of traffic originally anticipated for the
existing residential streets.
3. The proposed zone change from R1-FP2 (Low Density Residential-
Floodplain District 2) to R2-FP2 (Medium Density
Residential-Floodplain District 2) would severely impact the
amount of on -street parking available to existing residences.
4. The proposed zone change from R1-FP2 (Low Density Residential-
Floodplain District 2) to R2-FP2 (Medium Density
Residential-Floodplain District 2) would subject six units to
noise levels of Ldn 45 or greater due to insufficient setbacks
and other mitigation measures.
5. The proposed zone change from R1-FP2 (Low Density Residential-
Floodplain District 2) to R2-FP2 (Medium Density
Residential-Floodplain District 2) would facilitate designs
aesthetically incompatible with the surrounding residential
areas in regards to density, height, setbacks, landscaping and
flood mitigation.
C-6B CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-17 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO, 14017
APPLICANT: HALL AND ASSOCIATES
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-17 with Special Permits and Tentative
Tract Map No. 14017 is a request to construct an 18 unit detached
single family dwelling planned residential development with special
permits to deviate from required sideyard setbacks, offsets,
building separation and required common open space pursuant to
Section 9150 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time,
the Department of Community Development prepared and circulated
Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 89-5.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deny Conditional Use Permit No. 89-17 and Tentative Tract Map
No. 14017 with findings.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
There was no one present to speak for or against the request and the
public hearing was closed.
REQUEST BECAME MOOT DUE TO THE DENIAL OF LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT
NO. 89-1 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 89-2.
C-7 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-1 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS. COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 89-1, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.
89-4
APPLICANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-1 with Special Permits and Coastal
Development Permit No. 89-1 constitute a request to allow up to
70,726 square feet of mixed use development on one City block
bounded by Main Street, Walnut Avenue, Fifth Street and Olive
Avenue. New square footage may occur on an owner -by -owner basis
under one of two options: 1) facade improvement of existing
buildings in conjunction with new additions up to the maximum square
footage permitted under the Downtown Specific Plan; or 2) demolition
of existing structures and construction of new buildings up to the
maximum square footage permitted under the Downtown Specific Plan.
This conditional use permit and coastal development permit are
intended to serve as the master entitlements for all new square
footage on the block. Each property owner may elect a building
option pursuant to this action, or alternatively, choose either no
action or facade rehabilitation only (no entitlement required). Any
exterior alteration, whether facade work or new construction, will
require final approval by the Design Review Board.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act,
Environmental Impact Report No. 89-4 (EIR No. 89-4) was prepared to
analyze the potential impacts of the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt and certify as adequate Environmental Impact Report No.
89-4 by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1419 (with
Statement of Overriding Considerations);
B. Approve Coastal Development Permit No. 89-1 with findings; and
C. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 89-1 with Special Permits
with findings and conditions of approval.
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A lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission and staff.
The Commission questioned staff regarding the following:
1. How is square feet being calculated for parking spaces that
will be grandfathered. Will bootleg square footage be counted?
2. Since the Commission suggested approval of an 80 foot street
on Walnut will this cause a hardship on the proposed project?
Will this previous action trigger minute action for a new
precise plan? Will action on this request void their prior
action?
3. What is the economic feasibility of this project. Would like
to see it addressed in the EIR.
4. Will the "fees in lieu of parking spaces" cover the cost of
building the proposed parking structures?
Since there were several issues causing major concerns to the
Commission it was suggested that this item be continued after the
public hearing.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Tom Van Wei, 818 Walnut, said he owns a street -sweeping business and
he has noticed that setbacks make a neighborhood. If buildings are
too close to the street it creates a poor image of the neighborhood.
Richard Harlow, 111 Tenth Street, representing Gary Mulligan, urged
the Commission to approve the request. He said the EIR failed to
address the number of on -street parking spaces that currently exist
and hopes they will be credited to the overall downtown. He feels
the shortfall can be bolstered by the availability of on -street
parking and the proposed third block structure. He discussed the
terms of paying for parking agreed upon with the Redevelopment
Agency. At the time of permit an agreement to pay will be made and
that sum will be postponed or financed over a 5-year period and
amortized. He also discussed the wording for special permits,
setbacks, building heights and revenues.
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 ORTEGA, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-1 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS, COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 89-1 AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 89-4
TO A STUDY SESSION ON OCTOBER 3, 1989, AT 5:30 PM AND THEN TO THE
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker (Out of room)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, DIRECTING
STAFF TO SCHEDULE A STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS WATER/ENERGY
CONSERVATION MEASURES AND HOW WE COMPARE TO OTHER
JURISDICTIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford
NOES: None
ABSENT: Leipzig (Out of Room)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
The following items were added to the Inquiries list:
1. Alleys in the downtown area containing sofas,
refrigerators, mattresses, etc. Area needs cleaning up.
2. Flooding conditions at the northwest corner of Seventeenth
and Palm after rain. Dangerous situation in an area of a
school site.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMISSIONER ORTEGA - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 89-2/
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 89-32- Smoky's Stables
USA Inc.
Discussion ensued regarding on -going negotiations between
Signal Landmark and the Water Company regarding the Smoky
Stable site and whether an extension of the conditional use
permit was in order. Also, the matter of the stockpiled dirt
was discussed. Staff agreed to assist in checking permits to
determine responsibility for removal of the dirt.
CHAIRMAN BOURGUIGNON - REAR -YARD SOLAR ROOMS - Staff was
directed to agendize as soon as possible.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
None
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I. ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE AT 9:20 PM BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO
ADJOURN TO A 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION (DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT/
HOLLY-SEACLIFF EIR/SECOND BLOCK REHABILITATION), TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 3, 1989, AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kirkland, Williams, Bourguignon, Ortega,
Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
APPROVED BY:
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Mike Adards, Secretary Planning Commission Chair(An
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