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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
DUNE 19, 1990
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A P P P A
ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland,
A P
Bourguignon, Leipzig
A.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(4 MINUTES
PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF
TIME TO
OTHERS) Anyone wishing
to speak must fill out and
submit
a form to speak prior to
Oral Communication or Public
Hearing
items. No action can be taken by the Planning
Commission
on this date, unless
agendized.
NONE
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 89-368/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
(VARIANCE) NO. 89-46/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 90-12 (CONTINUED
FROM APRIL 17, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
APPLICANT: CHARLES PARSONS
LOCATION: South side of Garfield Avenue approximately 365
feet west of Suva Lane
Tentative Parcel Map No. 89-368 is a request to subdivide one 11,000
square foot parcel into two smaller parcels. Parcel 1 would be a
standard 6,000 square foot parcel which is proposed to take access
from an easement across Parcel 2, a 5,000 square foot parcel with
easements resulting in a 4,091 square foot usable lot area (pursuant
to Section 992 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code).
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Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-46 has been initiated
af. because the proposal does not comply with the City's minimum lot
size requirement of 6,000 square feet. The applicant is requesting
a net lot area of 4,091 square feet for Parcel 2 of the subdivision.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time,
the Department of Community Development advertised draft Negative
Declaration No. 90-12 for twenty-one (21) days, and one letter was
received from the Environmental Board. The letter and response to
comments are attached to this report. The staff, in its initial
study of the project, has recommended that a negative declaration be
issued. Prior to any action on Tentative Parcal Map No. 89-368 or
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-46, it is necessary for the
Planning Commission to review and act on Negative Declaration No.
90-12.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Negative Declaration No. 90-12, Tentative Parcel Map
No. 89-368 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-46 with
findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Charles Parsons, applicant, stated he did not want to give up
driveway access to Garfield Avenue. He feels two easements benefit
neighbors and a third easement will benefit the community. He is
planning on living in one of the homes, and leaving the other homes
to his children. He also feels the architectural design will be
compatible with the surrounding neighbors.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 90-12, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Mountford,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Shomaker,
ABSTAIN
None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
Kirkland, Bourguignon
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.89-368 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE)
NO. 89-46, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Mountford,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Shomaker,
ABSTAIN
None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
Kirkland, Bourguignon
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-368:
1. The size, depth, frontage, street width, and other design
features of the proposed subdivision for two single family
dwellings are in compliance with the standard plans and
specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance
with the State Subdivision Map Act and the supplemental City
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land
use at the time that the General Plan designation of Low
Density Residential (6.5 units per gross acre) and R1 (Low
Density Residential) zoning were implemented.
3. The site is relatively flat and physically suitable for the
proposed density of 6.5 units per gross acre.
4. Tentative Parcel Map No. 89-368 for two R1 lots is consistent
with the goals and policies of the Huntington Beach General
Plan.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 89-46:
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 because the property is irregular in shape,
and has easements reducing the useable lot area of Parcel 2.
Any alteration to the property requires an easement which
further reduces the usable lot area.
2. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 89-46 for
reduced lot area will not be materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare, or injurious to the
conforming (land, property, or improvements) in the
neighborhood.
3. The conditional exception (variance) for reduced
consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Plan and Land Use Map designation of Low Density
lot size is
City's General
Residential.
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4. The granting of this conditional exception from Section
9110.2(A) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code will not
defeat the general purposes or intent of the code which is to
maintain consistent densities, light, ventilation and open
space.
5. The granting of the conditional exception (variance) for
reduced lot area will not adversely affect the General Plan of
the City of Huntington Beach.
6. 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 - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-368:
1. The tentative parcel map received and dated June 4, 1990,
shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following
modification:
a. All vehicular access rights to Garfield Avenue shall be
dedicated to the City.
b. The easterly 12 feet of Parcel 2 extending from the
proposed property line adjoining Parcel 1 to the
existing 20 foot wide easement on Parcel 2 shall be
clearly marked and designated as an easement and shall
be recorded as such with the County Recorder in the
chain of title of both properties prior to issuance of
building permits.
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and 220V
electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of
clothes dryers; natural gas shall be stubbed in at the
locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and
central heating units; and low -volume heads shall be
used on all spigots, water faucets and showers.
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. 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. 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).
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d. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials
proposed.
e. 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.
f. The site plan shall include (or reference page) all
conditions of approval imposed on the project printed
verbatim.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. Submit copy of the revised Tentative Parcel Map
pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review and approval and
inclusion in the entitlement file.
b. 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.
C. Hydrology and hydraulic studies shall be submitted for
Public Works approval.
d. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
e. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable
reciprocal driveway easement(s) between the parcels on
the subject site. A copy of the legal instrument shall
be approved by the Community Development Department and
the City Attorney as to form and content and, when
approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder. A copy shall be filed with the Department of
Community Development.
f. Final Parcel Map shall be accepted by the City Council,
recorded with the Orange County Recorder and a copy
filed with the Department of Community Development.
g. Submit copy of completed FEMA Elevation Certificate for
each structure.
4. The Public Works Department requirements are as follows:
a. No access shall be taken from Garfield Avenue.
Existing vehicular access to Garfield shall be
dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach.
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b. The applicant shall remove all driveway aprons on
Garfield Avenue and Kaimu Drive (existing but not used)
and replace with sidewalk. The presently used driveway
apron on Kaimu Drive shall remain and be used as access
for both parcels.
C. Separate sewer laterals and water services shall be
provided.
5. Fire Department Requirements are as follows:
a. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved
and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations
if the total gross floor area (including garage)
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
b. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and
at locations specified by the Fire Department.
C. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State
and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
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.
During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas
where vehicles travel to keep damp enough to prevent
dust raised when leaving the site;
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is
completed for the day;
C. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities
to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts);
d. Discontinue construction during second stage smog
alerts.
9.
Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to
8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal
holidays.
10. Prior to final building permit approval the following shall be
completed:
a. Final Parcel Map No. 89-368 shall be accepted by the
City Council. It shall be recorded with the County
Recorders Office and a copy submitted to Planning
Division prior to Certificate of Occupancy or final
inspection of first unit.
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b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified
herein shall be accomplished.
11.
Should a Traffic Impact Fee be adopted by the City Council,
the applicant/property owner shall be responsible for paying
such fee prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
and/or final building permit approval.
12.
The applicant/property owner shall be responsible for paying
the Park and Recreation Fees in effect at the time the final
map is accepted by City Council or issuance by building
permits, whichever occurs first.
13.
The developer will be responsible for the payment of any
additional fees adopted in the "upcoming" Water Division
Financial Master Plan.
14.
Landscape irrigation system shall be designed and constructed
to include a separate water line for the use of reclaimed
water subject to Water Department approval.
15.
Relocation of the existing house onto Parcel 1 and
construction of the house on Parcel 2 shall be subject to
approval by the Planning Director.
B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-67:
APPLICANT: TAIT AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
LOCATION: 9002 Adams Avenue (southeast corner of Magnolia
Street and Adams Avenue)
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-67 is a request to demolish an
existing self-service gas station and permit the construction of a
new 1,500 square foot self-service gas station with convenience
market and car wash pursuant to Section 9220.1(C) - Commercial
District Standards, of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15303, Class 3, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 89-67 with findings and
conditions of approval.
PC Minutes - 6/19/90 -7- (6301d)
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Carl W. Korndoerfer, representative from Unocal, stated the new
building will improve public safety and increase customer
convenience. He feels they have exceeded landscaping requirements
and questioned Design Review Board approval and the effect on
parking and circulation. He also stated that reciprocal access may
be a problem with other property owners, and questioned delay of
construction because of this issue. He asked if they could enter
into an irrevocable offer to dedicate.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission commended Unocal for prohibiting the sale of alcohol
on their premises. They requested the car wash hours of operation
and additional landscaping to be reviewed by the Design Review Board
to be added to the conditions of approval.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-67, WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE.
AYES:
Mountford,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Shomaker,
ABSTAIN
None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
Kirkland, Bourguignon
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-67:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of a self-service
gas station with convenience market and car wash without the
sale of alcoholic beverages 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 proposed self-service gas station with convenience market
and car wash without the sale of alcoholic beverages is
consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General
Plan and Land Use Map.
3. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed
self-service gas station with convenience market and car wash
properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways
and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner.
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4. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to
another on site are property integrated because adequate
parking, reciprocal access and ingress and egress points are
proposed.
5. The access to and parking for the proposed self-service gas
station with convenience market and car wash does not create
an undue traffic problem.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
May 29, 1990, shall be the conceptually approved layout with
the following modifications:
a. The reciprocal access drive along the southerly
property line shall be a minimum width of 25 feet.
b. The proposed 22 foot wide drive shall be a minimum
width of 25 feet.
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited
to backflow devices and Edison transformers, on the
site plan. They shall be prohibited in the front and
exterior yard setbacks unless properly screened by
landscaping or other method as approved by the
Community Development Director.
b. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials
proposed.
C. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from
any view. Said screening shall be architecturally
compatible with the building in terms of materials and
colors. If screening is not designed specifically into
the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment plan must
be submitted showing screening and must be approved.
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. 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.
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f.
The Community Development Department shall review and
approve the following:
(a) Revised site plan and elevations as modified
pursuant to Condition No. 1.
g.
The site plan shall include (or reference page) all
conditions of approval imposed on the project printed
verbatim.
3. Prior
to issuance of building permits, the applicant/owner
shall
complete the following:
a.
Submit copy of the revised site plan, floor plans and
elevations pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review and
approval and inclusion in the entitlement file.
b.
A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the
Departments of Community Development and Public Works
and must be approved. The Landscape Construction Set
shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a
State Licensed Landscape Architect and which includes
all proposed/existing plant materials (location, type,
size, quantity), an irrigation plan, a grading plan, an
approved site plan, and a copy of the entitlement
conditions of approval. The landscape pallet shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. The
landscape plans shall be in conformance with Section
9608 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
C.
Landscape irrigation system shall be designed and
constructed to include a separate water line for the
use of reclaimed water subject to Water Department
approval.
d.
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.
e. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
f. Prior to building permits the subject property shall
make an irrevocable offer for reciprocal driveway
easement(s) between the subject site and adjacent
properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be
approved by the Community Development Department and
the City Attorney as to form and content and, when
approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder. A copy shall be filed with the Department of
Community Development.
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4. The Public Works Department requirements are as follows:
a. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven
feet (27') in width and shall be of radius -type
construction.
b. Construct all right-of-way and street improvements
pursuant to Public Works standards and specifications.
C. The car wash shall design and use a recycled water
system to the satisfaction of the Water Department and
the Public Works Department.
5. Fire Department Requirements are as follows:
a. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
b. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane
violations occur and the services of the Fire
Department are required, the applicant will be liable
for expenses incurred.
C. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State
and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
d. Development shall meet all local and State regulations
regarding installation and operation of all underground
storage tanks.
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. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems
shall be completed prior to final inspection/within twelve
(12) months.
9. The proposed on -site structures shall be constructed pursuant
to the standards and specifications of Article 940, Floodplain
Suffix, of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
10. During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas
where vehicles travel to keep damp enough to prevent
dust raised when leaving the site;
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is
completed for the day;
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C. Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction
equipment;
d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities
to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts);
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog
alerts.
11. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to
8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal
holidays.
12. Prior to final building permit approval or issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed:
a.
The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from
the South Coast Air Quality Management District and
submit a copy to Community Development Department.
b.
All signs shall be in compliance with the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code. (Article 961)
C.
All improvements (including landscaping) to the
property shall be completed in accordance with the
approved plans and conditions of approval specified
herein.
d.
Compliance with all conditions of approval specified
herein shall be accomplished.
13. Should
a Traffic Impact Fee be adopted by the City Council,
the applicant/property owner shall be responsible for paying
such fee prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
and/or
final building permit approval.
14. The developer will be responsible for the payment of any
additional fees adopted in the "upcoming" Water Division
Financial Master Plan.
15. Landscape irrigation system shall be designed and constructed
to include a separate water line for the use of reclaimed
water subject to Water Department approval.
16. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-67 if any violation of these
conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
17. Conditional Use Permit No. 89-67 shall become null and void
unless exercised within one (1) year of the date of final
approval, or such extension of time as may be granted by the
Planning Commission pursuant to a written request submitted to
the Planning Department a minimum 30 days prior to the
expiration date.
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B-3 USE PERMIT NO. 90-14
APPLICANT: TACO BELL CORPORATION
LOCATION: 17182 Beach Boulevard (east side of Beach
Boulevard approximately 300 feet south of
Blaylock Drive)
Use Permit No. 90-14 is a request to demolish an existing Taco Bell
Restaurant and permit the construction of a new 1,970 square foot
Taco Bell Drive-Thru Restaurant. Pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)R of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code the proposed project is
permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the Zoning
Administrator. Based upon a Planning Division policy memo dated
June 15, 1988, all new construction proposals along Beach Boulevard
shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
On March 9, 1990, the Zoning Administrator referred the project to
the Planning Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15303, Class 3, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Use Permit No. 90-14 with findings and conditions of
approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Steve Abbot, 2445 Elden #K, Costa Mesa, applicant, said they have a
20 year lease on the property. He feels their plans are an
improvement to the circulation. He asked for clarification on
conditions of approval nos. 12 and 13. He stated that adjacent
property owners are not interested in granting easements and asked
for relief from the condition.
Cleon Pantell, property owner, stated he will not sign agreement to
dedicate access. He feels it will diminish the value of his
property, and the potential added traffic through his property will
add risk, liability and maintenance impacts. He said the bank has
four (4) access points and does not see justification for allowing
Taco Bell customers access. He feels there are adequate access
points and to avoid danger to pedestrians, points should be
eliminated from Beach Boulevard.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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The Commission felt since this property is located in the "Super
Street" planning area a reciprocal access agreement was needed.
They also requested that the conditions of approval be modified to
require replacement of the 6 compact parking spaces with 5 full size
stalls with redesign of the landscape planters to accommodate the
stalls.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO APPROVE USE
PERMIT NO. 90-14, WITH FINDINGS MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon
ABSTAIN None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 90-14:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the 1,970
square foot Taco Bell Drive-Thru Restaurant as proposed will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or
building.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 90-14 for the construction of a
1,970 square foot Taco Bell Drive-Thru Restaurant will not
adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington
Beach. The proposed restaurant will insure commercial
development that is economically viable, attractive, well
related to other land uses and satisfies the needs of the
residents of Huntington Beach.
3. The proposed construction of a 1,970 square foot Taco Bell
Drive-Thru Restaurant is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Maps. The
land use element designation of Highway Commercial provides
criteria for commercial uses and designates drive-in
restaurants as a function of the commercial land use.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
May 31, 1990, shall be the conceptually approved layout with
the following modifications:
a. The existing drive approach shall be a maximum 30 feet in
width and the landscape planter shall be modified to
accommodate the new drive approach.
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b. Remove 6 compact parking stalls and replace with 5 full
size stalls with modifications to the landscape planter to
accommodate the stalls.
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to
backflow devices and Edison transformers, on the site
plan. They shall be prohibited in the front and exterior
yard setbacks unless properly screened by landscaping or
other method as approved by the Community Development
Director.
b. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and 220V electrical
locations; natural gas shall be 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.
c. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials as
approved by the Design Review Board on May 11, 1990.
d. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from any
view. Said screening shall be architecturally compatible
with the building in terms of materials and colors. If
screening is not designed specifically into the building, a
rooftop mechanical equipment plan must be submitted showing
screening and must be approved.
e. 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.
f. The site plan shall include (or reference page) all
conditions of approval imposed on the project printed
verbatim.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. Submit copy of the revised site plan, floor plans and
elevations pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review and
approval and inclusion in the entitlement file.
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b. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the
Departments of Community Development and Public Works and
must be approved. The Landscape Construction Set shall
include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State
Licensed Landscape Architect and which includes all
proposed/existing plant materials (location, type, size,
quantity), an irrigation plan, a grading plan, an approved
site plan, and a copy of the entitlement conditions of
approval. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with
Section 9608 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and
with the May 11, 1990 recommendations of the Design Review
Board.
c. Landscape irrigation system shall be designed and
constructed to include a separate water line for the use of
reclaimed water subject to Water Department approval.
d. 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.
e. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
f. The subject property shall offer to dedicate an irrevocable
reciprocal driveway easement between the subject site and
adjacent (north) property. A copy of the legal instrument
shall be approved by the Community Development Department
and the City Attorney as to form and content and, when
approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder. A copy shall be filed with the Department of
Community Development.
g. The property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with
the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" approved as to
form by the Community Development Department and City
Attorney assuring that upon acceptance of the irrevocable
reciprocal driveway easement agreement between the subject
property and adjacent north property, the applicant shall
remove the temporary landscaping and parking stall and
replace with a 24 foot wide reciprocal driveway easement.
4. The Public Works Department requirements are as follows:
a. Driveway on Beach Boulevard shall have a minimum width of
thirty feet (30').
b. Applicant shall pursue CalTrans approval of radius type
driveways on Beach Boulevard.
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c. Remove and replace all deteriorated and/or damaged Public
Works improvements per CalTrans and Pubic Works standards
and specifications.
5. Fire Department Requirements are as follows:
a. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas
pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
b. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
c. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane
violations occur and the services of the Fire Department
are required, the applicant will be liable for expenses
incurred.
d. Address numbers shall be installed pursuant to Fire
Department regulations.
e. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
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. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems
shall be completed prior to final inspection/within twelve (12)
months.
9. During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where
vehicles travel to keep damp enough to prevent dust raised
when leaving the site;
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is
completed for the day;
c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction
equipment;
d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to
avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts);
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
10. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to
8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal
holidays.
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11. Prior to final building permit approval or issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the
South Coast Air Quality Management District and submit a
copy to Community Development Department.
b. All signs shall be in compliance with the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code. (Article 961) and with the May 11, 1990
Design Review Board recommendations.
c. All improvements (including landscaping) to the property
shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans
and conditions of approval specified herein.
d. The applicant shall submit an acoustical report which will
monitor and/or verify the potential noise impacts of the
menu order board speaker phone with the adjacent single
family homes to the east. Should non-compliance with
approved noise standards be indicated, an alternative
system shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department.
e. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein
shall be accomplished.
12. Should a Traffic Impact Fee be adopted by the City Council, the
applicant/property owner shall be responsible for paying such
fee prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/or
final building permit approval.
13. The developer will be responsible for the payment of any
additional fees adopted in the "upcoming" Water Division
Financial Master Plan.
14. Landscape irrigation system shall be designed and constructed
to include a separate water line for the use of reclaimed water
subject to Water Department approval.
15. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Use Permit
No. 90-14 if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
16. Use Permit No. 90-14 shall become null and void unless
exercised within one (1) year of the date of final approval, or
such extension of time as may be granted by the Planning
Commission pursuant to a written request submitted to the
Planning Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration
date.
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B-4 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 90-4
APPLICANT: YVES BRIEE
LOCATION: 16881 Beach Boulevard (west side, approximately
350 feet north of Warner Avenue)
Special Sign Permit No. 90-4 is a request to retain an existing,
non -conforming sign on which the sign face was changed without
permits. The new business owner (Voila Restaurant) wishes to retain
the new sign face that has been placed in the 13 feet-9 inch high,
95 square foot frame. Section 9610.5(b) of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code requires that new freestanding signs on properties
for which the building encroaches into the 50 foot setback be a
maximum 7 feet high and 30 square feet in area.
The applicant is requesting that a Special Sign Permit be granted in
accordance with Section 9610.7 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15311, Class 11, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD:
On May 11, 1990, the Design Review Board analyzed the applicant's
request. The applicant stated that he was willing to remove the
existing 30 square foot wall sign attached to the building, facing
Beach Boulevard. The Board suggested the addition of mounding and
landscaping beneath the existing freestanding sign, and the
applicant agreed. With these conditions, the Design Review Board
recommended approval of the applicant's request to the Planning
Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deny Special Sign Permit No. 90-4 with findings.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Yves Briee, applicant, explained the history of his sign. He stated
that he has been in business seven (7) months, and is having
financial difficulty and urged the Commission to approve his request.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission discussed the requirement of posting a bond for a
Sign Permit Application and whether the cost was set high enough in
order to avoid repercussions from setting the costs to low.
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A continuance was suggested in order to determine the cost of the
bond. Denial of the special sign permit was also suggested with
direction to staff for preparation of a limited sign permit (for 2
years).
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO DENY SPECIAL SIGN
PERMIT NO. 90-4, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon
ABSTAIN None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 90-4:
1. The 13 feet-9 inch high, 95 square foot sign is not in scale
with recently approved signs along Beach Boulevard or elsewhere
in the City.
2. The granting of Special Sign Permit 90-4 would constitute a
grant of special privilege to the applicant because the parcel
in question is of regular size, shape, and accessibility, and a
restaurant does not have unique identification needs.
3. The signage for the site can be made to comply with current
code while maintaining adequate visibility from Beach Boulevard.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO APPROVE
ALTERNATIVE ACTION FOR LIMITED SIGN PERMIT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford,
NOES: Williams
ABSENT: Shomaker,
ABSTAIN None
Ortega, Leipzig
Kirkland, Bourguignon
MOTION AWOMATICALLY CONTINUED TO JULY 10, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
B-5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 90-16/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 90-13:
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-16 is a request to construct a
two-story, 42,000 square foot church with a 1,935 seat sanctuary
pursuant to Section 9630.0 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The request also includes a one -level subterranean parking structure
under the building, and the joint use of the surface parking at
Seacliff Office Park. Since the time of the original submittal, the
applicant has proposed that the number of seats in the church be
reduced from 2,000 to 1,935 in order to accommodate all required
parking on the Seacliff Office Park site.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time,
the Department of Community Development advertised draft Negative
Declaration No. 90-13 for a twenty-one (21) day review and comment
period prior to the hearing date, and no comments, either verbal or
written were received. The staff, in its initial study of the
project, has recommended that a negative declaration be issued.
Prior to any action on Conditional Use Permit No. 90-16, it is
necessary for the Planning Commission to review and act on Negative
Declaration No. 90-13.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Negative Declaration No. 90-13 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 90-16 with findings and conditions of approval.
The commission felt this request had major issues that would best be
clarified if all members of the Commission were present. A
continuance was suggested.
Chairwoman Ortega asked if there were any speakers present that
would be unable to speak at the July loth Planning Commission
meeting. There were none present.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-16, AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.
90-13, TO THE JULY 10, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon
ABSTAIN None
MOTION PASSED
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1 REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 88-51
APPLICANT: CAROLYN KANODE - HUNTINGTON YOUTH SHELTER
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Carolyn Kanode, President of the Board for the Huntington Youth
Shelter is requesting a one (1) year extension of time for
Conditional Use Permit No. 88-51, which was approved by the Planning
Commission on December 13, 1988. Conditional Use Permit No. 88-51
was a request to establish a youth shelter in the vacant Brooks
House located in Central Park for the housing and care of up to 20
teenagers between the ages of 11 to 17. On June 6, 1989, the
Planning Commission approved an alternative access plan and
clarified condition of approval No. 4d for Conditional Use Permit #
88-51.
The applicant is requesting the one (1) year extension of time based
upon delays in finalizing a lease agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and representatives of the Huntington Beach Youth
Shelter. In addition, the Building Industry Association of Orange
County has finally adopted the proposed shelter as a building
project through Home -Aid funding as of May 1990. Section 9843.4 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code specifies that upon written
request by the applicant or property owner, the Planning Commission
may grant extensions of time, not to exceed one (1) year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a one (1) year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit
No. 88-51 to June 6, 1991, with all previous conditions of approval
in effect.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY LEIPZIG TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 88-51, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon
ABSTAIN None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Planned Sign Program for Pavilion:
An emergency action motion to discuss the planned sign program
was requested. The Planning Commission determined. that an
emergency action was not substantial or'significant and agreed
to postpone discussion until the 7/10/90 meeting.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
The following items were added to the Inquiries List:
1. Resurrected sign on Moody Property - (Ortega)
2. Definition of Hedges - Scheduled for review by Planning
Commission at 7/10/90 meeting - (Ortega)
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G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Mountford:
General Plan Update: Requested staff report on 7/10/90 with
dates, times, and amounts of proposed General Plan Elements
resulting from deferred action taken by City Council at 6/18/90
meeting.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Mike Adams reiterated action taken at the City Council meeting
held 6/18/90.
I. ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE AT 8:50 P.M. BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO
ADJOURN TO A 5:30 STUDY SESSION (AGENDA REVIEW, MONTHLY REPORT,
SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT), TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1990, AND THEN TO THE
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. BY THE•FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Ortega, Williams, Mountford, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Kirkland, Bourguignon
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVED BY:
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Mike A ams, Secretary
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