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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-03APPROVED 6/5/90 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 1990 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION - 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P A ROLL CALL: Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Bourguignon, P P Kirkland, Shomaker A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None C B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 90-4/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-14 APPLICANT: Stephen Day PROPERTY OWNER: Community Methodist Church LOCATION: 6662 Heil Avenue Conditional Use Permit No. 90-4 is a request for an overall expansion of approximately 7,330 square feet to an existing church. Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-14 is required as the proposed project increases the floor area of a nonconforming structure by more than 10 percent. The structure is nonconforming as to the number of parking spaces provided, the parking lot configuration and the amount of landscaping provided within the parking area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 90-4 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-14 with findings and conditions of approval. Commissioners Mountford, Williams and Leipzig were concerned about the forty-one (41) insufficient parking spaces and that the proposed request could worsen the parking problem. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Stephen Day, the applicant, spoke in support of the request. He said the intent of the proposed request is to provide better space management. He said parking was a problem, however, there had not been any complaints in over a year. Marilyn Kuga spoke in opposition to the request. She said Heil Street had become a very dangerous during church services and urged to Commission to require additional parking. David Rogne, pastor of the church, spoke in favor of the request. He said the facilities were built twenty-five years ago and have not been improved since that time. He said they were working on creative plans to resolve the parking problems. Louann Coerper, 16591 Dale Vista, spoke in opposition to the request. She said congregation members park everywhere in the tract including red curbed areas. There was no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -2- (5704d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY ORTEGA TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-4 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-14 FOR SIXTY DAYS TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREPARE A PLAN FOR THE MITIGATION OF PARKING PROBLEMS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 90-5 APPLICANT: Rick Samuel PROPERTY OWNER: Wind River Trading Co. LOCATION: 18141 Beach Blvd. Ste. 290 Conditional Use Permit No. 90-5 is a request to permit church activities in a 1,543 square foot office suite. The activities include Tuesday evening Bible study, Thursday evening prayer meetings, Friday evening fellowship meetings and Sunday worship services for approximately sixty (60) participating church members. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 90-5 with the findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Edward Smith, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request. He agreed to the conditions of approval, however, requested that the condition limiting enrollment to 60 members per day be eliminated. He said the meetings usually draw about 60 members, however, there are occasions when more people attend. Earl Somerville, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request. There was no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Williams was opposed to the request due to parking problems which have occurred in the past from other bible study groups who held their meetings in the downtown area. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -3- (5704d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY LEIPZIG TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-5 WITH FINDINGS AND AMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: Mountford, Williams ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the church related activities will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of a conditional use permit for the church related activities will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposed church related activities are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map because the property was developed as an office building, with adequate parking and can accommodate such use. 4. The access to the parking for the proposed use does not create an undue traffic problem because adequate parking is provided on site, and no excessive traffic will be generated. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated January 30, 1990, shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The church's hours of operation shall be: Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday 7:00 to 9:30 PM Friday 7:00 to 9:00 PM Sunday 8:45 to 5:00 PM 3. Any expansion in number, hours of operation or floor area shall require approval of the Planning Commission. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -4- (5704d) 1 4. The applicant shall submit evidence of an agreement for joint use by proper legal instrument, approved as to form by the City Attorney. The instrument shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder and shall be filed with the City prior to issuance of building permits and/or certificate of occupancy. 5. Applicant shall obtain a business license from the City of Huntington Beach prior to operation. 6. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances and standards. 7. The applicant shall submit floor plans to the Building Division indicating church ("A") occupancy and exiting system prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 8. 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. B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 90-11 APPLICANT: Barry Freund PROPERTY OWNER: Southern California Edison LOCATION: SCE right-of-way on the east side of Newland Street, approximately 527 feet north of Warner Avenue. Conditional Use Permit No. 90-11 is a request to permit the planting and cultivation of 5 gallon, 15 gallon and 24 inch box Cocoa Palms and Seaforthia Elegian Palms within the Southern California Edison right-of-way located on the east side of Newland Street, approximately 527 feet north of Warner Avenue. The palms are for use within the Southern California Edison Company. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 90-11 with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There were no persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. A discussion ensued regarding the desirability of a portable restroom facility at the site. The Commission directed staff to analyze and determine the need for such a facility and left it at staff's discretion to add the condition if deemed necessary. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -5- (5704d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-11 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed nursery is compatible with existing uses in the vicinity because it is small scale and not for resale purposes. 2. The conditions of approval will assure that the proposed nursery will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of persons residing in the neighborhood, nor be detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. 3. The proposed nursery is consistent with General Plan goals and objectives of utilizing Edison easements for greenbelts and tree farms. 4. Access to and parking for the proposed use will not create undue traffic problems because the use is not open to the public. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan dated March 19, 1990, shall be the approval layout. 2. The site and access road shall be maintained with gravel ground cover or other suitable material to control dirt and dust. a. Asphalt paving transition from driveway apron shall be to the satisfaction and specifications of the Public Works Department. 3. Twenty-four inch box palms and 15 gallon palms shall not be stored within 10 feet of the residential properties to the south. Only 5 gallon trees shall be permitted within 10 feet of these residential properties. 4. Chemical spraying of plant materials is prohibited. Plant watering shall be done in such a manner to prevent water from flowing into the residential area. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -6- (5704d) 5. Activities, deliveries and maintenance shall be limited to the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekdays, excluding holidays. a. No retail activity or sales to the public shall take place on the property. 6. There shall be no outside storage of equipment, vehicles or vehicle parts on site. 7. All trees shall be watered by a drip irrigation system. 8. Prior to the planting of any trees on the site, the applicant shall submit to the Department of Public Works for review and approval a grading plan to insure that drainage from the site does not flow toward the existing residential properties to the south. 9. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 90-11 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 10. The developer will be responsible for the payment of any additional fees adopted in the "upcoming" Water Division Financial Master Plan. 11. No storage on -site of any bulk quantities of mulches, fertilizers, or soil treatments without prior review or approval by the Department of Community Development. B-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 90-3/PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 90-1 APPLICANT: Roger Miller Honda LOCATION: 19232 Beach Blvd. Conditional Use Permit No. 90-3 is a request for an electronic readerboard sign and Planned Sign Program No. 90-1 identifies the types and locations of other signs proposed for the site. The Design Review Board reviewed the proposed design, colors, and materials for the electronic readerboard and planned sign program on March 8, 1990. Commissioner Kirkland expressed his opposition to the installation of electronic readerboards along Beach Boulevard because he believes they will adversely affect traffic circulation, and will be incompatible with existing signs in the vicinity. Frank Higgins expressed his opposition to the installation of any electronic readerboard sign in the City, however noted that he would vote solely on the design and appearance of the sign since readerboards can now be allowed by the City's Ordinance Code. The Board voted 3 to 1 to approve the readerboard and planned sign program as proposed by the applicant, with Commissioner Kirkland voting no. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -7- (5704d) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 90-3 with modifications as suggested by staff, with findings and conditions of approval and continue Planned Sign Program No. 90-1 due to insufficient information. In response to a question from the Chairperson, staff stated that the flags on the site did not have a permit and therefore were not legal. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Al Parajeckas, representing Roger Miller Honda, spoke in support of the request. He said they would remove the banners and flags if the proposed request was approved. He went on to say that it would not be possible to reduce the size of the readerboard as suggested by staff. Rocky Gruner, representing a Electronic Sign Company, advised that electronic message center signs are a pre -ordained size and that reduction of the sign would limit the message to one line. He urged the Commissions approval of the request as proposed. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Ortega advised the applicant that the banners and flags should be removed whether the proposed request is approved or denied. A MOTION WAS MADE BY WILLIAMS, SECOND BY ORTEGA TO CONTINUED TO MAY 1, 1990 TO GIVE THE APPLICANT OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT CODE VIOLATIONS AND TO SUBMIT ADEQUATE INFORMATION FOR A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-5 1989 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: City-wide 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. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -8- (5704d) 1 The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conducted a lengthy review of the Draft Element. The primary concern expressed by HCD was the ability of the City's residential land inventory to provide adequate sites for future housing needs as projected by the SCAG statistical model in the Regional Housing Needs Analysis (RHNA). Staff reviewed previously constrained land and locations for residential development. As a result, the residential land inventory was expanded to provide for additional residential units. In January, HCD initially approved the revised draft element based on the determination that the document complies with State Housing Element Law. Once the document is adopted by the City Council, the adopted Housing Element will be transmitted to HCD for their final approval of the document. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open Public Hearing, receive public input, and continue December 1989 Draft Housing Element to the May 1, 1990 Planning Commission meeting. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There were no persons present to speak for or against the 1989 Draft Housing Element and the public hearing was continued open to the May 1, 1990 Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY WILLIAMS TO CONTINUE THE 1989 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO THE MAY 1, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C-1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO, 90-1 APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Lot 12 of Block B, Tract 368 (south side of Warner Avenue approximately 100 feet east of Oak Lane). The property (APN 165-361-04) was acquired by the City to achieve the goals of the Warner Avenue widening project. Subsequent to acquisition, the northerly 30 feet of the property was dedicated to Warner Avenue for ultimate right-of-way purposes. In addition, a nonconforming single family residence on the property was demolished. The City currently has no plans for the remaining 6,618 square foot parcel (133.7 feet by 49.5 feet), therefore the Department of Administrative Services is proposing to convey the PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -9- (5704d) parcel to the Redevelopment Agency. The agency is proposing to join the parcel with adjacent parcels as part of a cohesive development. The subject parcel as well as adjacent parcels are currently vacant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve General Plan Conformance No. 90-1 with findings. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY SHOMAKER TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 90-1 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Disposal of the subject property would be in conformity with the General Plan. The property is currently vacant and could be developed as part of a planned office development that will coincide with residential growth. (Land Use Element) 2. Disposal of the subject property for office development would be in conformity with the General Plan resulting in continued diversification of the economic base of the City and increasing the tax base. (Land Use Element) C-2 RESOLUTION No. 1429 - Updating of General Plan At the March 20, 1990 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Mountford requested a resolution be prepared for the Commission's approval recommending the City Council and City Administrator recognize the updating of the General Plan as a high priority item and appropriate necessary funding in the 1990-91 fiscal budget. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1429, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -10- (5704d) RESOLUTION NO. 1429 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR RECOGNIZE THE UPDATING OF THE GENERAL PLAN AS A HIGH PRIORITY ITEM AND APPROPRIATE NECESSARY FUNDING IN THE 1990-91 FISCAL BUDGET WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting on March 20, 1990, discussed the status of the General Plan; and The Government Code of the State of California requires every City to adopt and maintain a General Plan; and Said Plan is necessary to promote the health and safety of the citizens of the community and allow for orderly development; and The State of California General Plan Guidelines recommends that the General Plan be thoroughly reviewed at least every five years and revised as necessary to reflect new conditions and community goals, policies and programs; and The last comprehensive update of the General Plan was in June 1984. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby recommend that the City Council and City Administrator recognize the updating of the General Plan as a high priority item and appropriate necessary funding in the 1990-91 fiscal budget. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -11- (5704d) C-3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 21, 1990 A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY SHOMAKER TO CONTINUE THE FEBRUARY 21, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 17, 1990, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: None ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS D-1 EXPANSION OF ENROLLMENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 89-22 APPLICANT: Eileen Clark/Montessori Children's Center LOCATION: 19692 Lexington Lane (Arevalos School) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request to permit the Montessori Children's Center to enroll ten (10) additional children per day and relocate from Building F to Building E with all previous findings and conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 89-22 to remain in effect. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD TO APPROVE THE EXPANSION OF ENROLLMENT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-22 WITH ALL PREVIOUS FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DATED APRIL 15, 1989 TO REMAIN IN EFFECT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Leipzig, Mountford, Ortega, Kirkland NOES: Williams ABSENT: Bourguignon ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED E. DISCUSSION ITEMS Commissioner Kirkland requested that the Land Use Code Enforcement staff place high priority on the automobile dealerships on Beach Blvd. to gain compliance with the sign ordinance. Commissioner Williams felt the Commission could request emergency funds for additional staff to gain compliance of the automobile dealerships on Beach Blvd. PC Minutes - 4/3/90 -12- (5704d) 1 [1 1 F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES None G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Mike Adams reiterated action taken by the City Council at their April 2, 1990 meeting. I. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE AT 9:15 PM BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO ADJOURN TO A 6:00 PM STUDY SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1990, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Mountford, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /j r APPROVED BY: �Z Mike Adams, Secretary Williams, Ortega, Kirkland, Planning Commission Chairman PC Minutes - 4/3/90 5WE (5704d)