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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
December 4. 1990
Council Chambers.= Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR'MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland,
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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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-48 (CONTINUED FROM THE NOVEMBER
6, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: CHARTER SERVICE CORPORATION
LOCATION: 501 Main Street (Town Square -southwesterly corner
of Main Street and Sixth Avenue)
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-48 was continued from the November 6,
1990 Planning Commission meeting at the request of the applicant.
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-48 is a request by Charter Service
Corporation to establish an approximately 2,100 square foot
market/deli with beer and wine sales in the existing Town Square
mixed use project located at the southwesterly corner of Main Street
and Sixth Street pursuant to Section 4.8.01(b) of the Downtown
Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 90-48 based on findings and suggested conditions of
approval.
The Commission addressed several concerns to Keith Bohr, Redevelopment
Specialist, among them were what steps would be taken to prevent
drinking on the premises. Mr. Bohr explained there would be notices
posted stating that it was prohibited. :They also questioned how no
skateboarding, loitering and video games, as stated in the conditions,
would be enforced. Counsel stated that these conditions would be
enforced as any other conditions are enforced throughout -the City.
The Commission also discussed the products to be sold and the hours of
operation.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Bob Bruce, 415 Townsquare Lane, spoke in opposition to the request.
His reasons for concern included two (2) other similar stores in the
immediate area that would probably suffer if this market opened.
Leslie Pinchuk, 415 Townsquare Lane,. spoke in opposition to the
request. She stated that she was led to believe, when signing the
waiver, that every attempt would be made to put in businesses with
9-5 hours. Ms. Pinchuk said it may help the commercial portion of the
project, but it would be detrimental to the residents.- She implored
the Commission to consider shorter hours if they did approve the
request.
Fred Shafer, 8262 Snowbird Drive, President Townsquare Homeowners
Association, spoke in opposition to the project. 'His major concern
was parking impacts: He stated that 70% of the residents of
Townsquare signed a petition in opposition to the request. Mr. Shafer
is also concerned with trash disposal, the impacts on the children,
and the delivery trucks. He stated that the Alcohol Beverage Control
also has a law that prohibits the sale of alcohol within 100 feet of a
residence.
Peter Crowley, Jr., 415 Townsquare Lane, Treasurer Townsquare
Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition to the project. He was
concerned with not knowing who the operator of the market/deli would
be. When they purchased they did not know who would be the tenants in
the project area, if they had they would not have bought there.
Brian Olson, 415 Townsquare Lane, spoke in favor of.the request. Mr.
Olson stated that the primary reason for buying into this project was
the attraction of retail clientele along Main Street. He stated this
market/deli would also supplement the needs of the tenants in
Townsquare.
John W. Millett, representing applicant, stated that the building was
designed with heavy insulation for the purpose of limiting the impacts
on the residents of Townsquare. Mr. Millett said that disclosures
were signed'by every person who bought at Townsquare, because it was
not known at the time what type of business would be incorporated.
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Jerry Jones, representing applicant, stated for the record that every
person who bought within Townsquare did sign a disclosure. Mr. Jones
turned the floor over to Kevin Dwyer, Coldwell Bank.
Kevin Dwyer, Coldwell Banker, stated that they looked at what the best
mix would be for the commercial/retail to'survive. They felt that the
market/deli would draw the people to the other- retail businesses by
foot traffic. Mr. Dwyer also made reference to the existing liquor
stores in the area and stated that it is a very competitive market,
and the strongest of them will survive. He told the Commission that
some other businesses that were possible tenants, contingent upon the
market, are a dry cleaners, coffee store and medical user.
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. 90-48 TO THE DECEMBER 18, 1990 MEETING, THE
MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN AND THE SECOND WITHDRAWN AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION.
A discussion ensued among the Commissioners concerning the laws of the
Alcoholic Beverage Control and the need for a conditional use permit
if the request has been reduced. Counsel explained that the alleged
ABC law was not a hard and fast rule. Staff explained that a
conditional use permit was necessary for any market in the Downtown
Specific Plan.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-48 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford, Ortega, Leipzig
NOES: Williams, Kirkland, Bourguignon
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 90-48:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed
2,100 square foot market/liquor store will not be detrimental to
the general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity; and property and improvements in the vicinity because
the hours of operation are consistent with service oriented uses.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 90-48 for a 2,100 square foot
market/liquor is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan and Land Use Map designation of Mixed
Development and the Downtown Specific Plan District 6 because
the floor area devoted to liquor sales will not exceed ten
percent.
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3. The access to and parking for the proposed 2,100 square foot
market/liquor store will not create a parking or traffic problem
because delivery is limited to 7:00•AM to 10:00 AM, Monday
through Friday.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-48:
1. The site plan and floor plan dated received August 20, 1990
shall be the approved layout.
2. All alcohol sales.shall be limited to beer and wine with no hard
liquor. The amount of floor area devoted to alcohol sales shall
not exceed ten (10) percent.
3. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sunday through Thursday, and 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday and
Saturday.
4. Deliveries shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM,
Monday through Friday.
5. No advertising of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in
windows or on building walls visible from the street.
6. There shall be no loitering or consumption of alcoholic
beverages permitted on the premises.
7. No public telephones shall be permitted on the premises.
8. No video games shall be permitted on the premises.
9. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
10. 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.
11. Conditional Use Permit No. 90-48 shall not become effective for
any purpose until the appeal period has elapsed and an
"Acceptance of Conditions" form has been properly executed by
the applicant and an authorized representative of the owner of
the property, recorded with the County Recorder's Office and
returned to the Planning Division.
12. Employee parking shall be limited to the Town Square parking
structure, the City parking structure or off -site only.
13. The Planning'Commission shall review the hours of operation
within six (6) months of the start of operations.
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B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 90-55 (CONTINUED FROM THE NOVEMBER
20, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: EDWARD W. SMITH
LOCATION: 18682 Beach Boulevard, Suite B-120 (Beach Stone
Plaza)
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-55 is a request to permit church
activities in a 1,580 square foot commercial suite within Beach
Stone Plaza. The activities will include Tuesday evening bible
study, Thursday evening prayer meeting, Friday evening fellowship
meeting and a Sunday worship service for a maximum of 100
participating church members.
This item was continued from the November 20, 1990 Planning
Commission meeting to allow time for staff to address questions that
were raised by tenants of Beach Stone Plaza and members of the
Planning Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Planning Commission approve conditional Use
Permit No. 90-55 with the findings and suggested conditions of
approval contained in the November 6, 1990 staff report with
additional suggested conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Brad Hills, 18632 Beach Boulevard, submitted a petition to the
Commission with names of those who opposed the project. Mr. Hills
was concerned that other businesses within the center were
considering increasing their hours of operation which would impact
the parking further.
Ed Smith, 19172 Hamden Lane, stated that he did a physical count of
cars in the center and found them to be more than staff's count.
Mr. Smith spoke in opposition to the project with his major concern
being parking impacts.
Jules Levy, 333 S.- Anita Drive, Orange, spoke for the owner of the
center. He stated that they want to maintain a project that will
not detract from other tenants. Mr. Levy said they will fully
comply with the conditions of approval and he feels this request
will not impact the center's parking.
Martin Cramer, 18682 Beach Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the
project. His major concern was parking impacts.
Al Robertson, 18632 Beach Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the
project. Mr. Robertsons major concerns included loss of parking
spaces and traffic.
Nancy Howell, 18682 Beach Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the
project. Her major concerns were parking and the impact on traffic.
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Dr. Tavakolian, 18682 Beach Boulevard, shared the concerns of the
opposition speakers. He stated that he felt staff was making
conclusions referenced on one viewing (parking).
A discussion ensued among the Commissioners regarding compatibility,
impacts on parking and disruption of current tenants.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY WILLIAMS, TO DENY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-55 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford,
Bourguignon
' NOES: Leipzig
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Ortega, Kirkland,
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 90-55:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the church
related activities with a maximum 100 church members will 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.
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2. The proposed church related activities are inconsistent with the
goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map
because the property was developed as an office/retail center,
and does not have sufficient parking to accommodate such use.
4. The access to and parking for the proposed use creates an undue
traffic problem because adequate parking is not provided on
site, and excessive traffic will be generated.
B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-58:
APPLICANT: Hesham Samani
LOCATION: 9795 Adams Avenue (north side of Adams Avenue
approximately 800 feet west of Brookhurst Street)
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-58 is a request to establish an
approximately 2,300 square foot liquor store with limited groceries
in the Mervyn's Retail Center located at the northwest intersection
of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue pursuant to Section 9220.1(d)
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 90-58 with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Mostafa Oloumi, 9803 Adams, owner of the business next door. Mr.
Oloumi spoke in opposition to the project. He feels there may be
loitering and drinking in the parking lot and it will become unsafe.
Steve Lally, 2111 Business Center Drive, Irvine, agent, stated that
the parking turnover for the liquor store will be very quick. He also
stated that with these experienced store owners the parking lot will
be safer.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Williams felt the compatibility of this request is
questionable. He stated there have been previous problems in this
center and this will add an additional nuisance. Commissioner
Williams also said there are plenty of other places in the area to get
liquor and he feels parking will be a problem.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-58 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford, Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: Williams
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-58:
1. The proposed liquor store will be compatible with adjacent
residential properties and commercial uses because of adequate
building setbacks and adequate on -site parking.
2. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the liquor store
will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons
working or residing in the vicinity and will not be detrimental
to the value of the property and improvements in the
neighborhood. The proposed liquor store is adequately separated
from existing schools.
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3. The access to and parking for the proposed liquor store does not
create an undue traffic problem.
4. The proposed liquor store will not adversely affect the General
Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 90-58:
1. The site plan and floor plan dated received and September 27,
1990 shall be the approved layout.
2. Hours of operation shall be:
Sunday - Thursday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
3. Tenant improvements shall comply with all applicable provisions
of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
4. 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.
5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional
Use Permit No. 90-58 if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
B-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 90-50/SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 90-8:
APPLICANT: ROBERT MICHEILSEN
LOCATION: 520 Main Street - Niccoles Restaurant
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 is a request to establish live
piano entertainment in the existing Niccole's Restaurant located at
520 Main Street. Special Sign Permit No. 90-8 is a request to
permit an exposed raceway and cabinet sign on the main restaurant
building and change of copy to an existing off -site freestanding
sign pursuant to Article 961, Sign Code, of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code and the Downtown Design Guidelines.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST
AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commissioners discussed the overall design plan for the signs
downtown and if the approval of this would set a precedence. Staff
explained that the use of any sign will be dictated by the needs of
the building.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-50 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford, Williams, Ortega, Kirkland,
Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 90-50:
1. The live piano entertainment will not be detrimental to the
general welfare of persons residing in the vicinity.
2. The live entertainment will not be detrimental to property
value and improvements in the neighborhood.
3. The proposed live entertainment will not create an undue
traffic problem.
4. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 for live
piano entertainment will not adversely affect the General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-50:
1. The site plan and floor plans dated received November 20, 1990
shall be the approved layout.
2. Live entertainment shall be restricted to one (1) piano.
3. Hours of operation shall be:
Monday Closed
Tuesday -Friday Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday Dinner only 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE
SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 90-8 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford,
Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Ortega, Kirkland,
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT N0, 90-8:
1. Strict compliance with Article 961, Sign Code, and the Design
Guidelines will result in a substantial economic hardship to
the applicant.
2. The proposed exposed raceway, 3 square foot cabinet sign and
change of copy to an existing freestanding sign will not
adversely affect other signs in the area.
3. The proposed exposed raceway, 3 square foot cabinet sign and
change of copy to an existing freestanding sign will not be
detrimental to property located in the vicinity of such signs.
4. The proposed sign at 520 Main Street will not obstruct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO 90-8:
1. The site plan and sign elevations dated received November 20,
1990 shall be the approved layout.
B-5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 90-56:
APPLICANT: VILLAGE NURSERIES
LOCATION: Edison right-of-way beginning at the terminus of
Atlanta Avenue north to Cynthia Drive.
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-56 is a request to establish a 9.5
acre shrub nursery along the Edison right-of-way from Atlanta Avenue
north to Cynthia Drive pursuant to Section 9630 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
After further review and advice from the City Attorney's Office
staff recommends that a Negative Declaration be prepared for the
project due to its size and proximity to single family residential
uses. The Negative Declaration must be advertised for a period of
twenty-one (21) days. The public hearing for the project should be
scheduled for the first Planning Commission meeting in January, 1991.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-56 TO THE JANUARY 8, 1991 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING SO THAT STAFF MAY PREPARE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford,
Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Williams, Ortega, Kirkland,
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B-6 USE PERMIT N0, 90-37:
APPLICANT: TERRY LEASING
LOCATION: 19551 Beach Boulevard
Use Permit No. 90-37 is a request for an extension of time for an
existing auto dealership for two years pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and to add a temporary
office trailer to the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Use Permit No.
90-37 with findings and conditions of approval.
A discussion ensued among the Commissioners concerning the delay in
asking for a continuance and whether that means the original use is
void. Staff explained that although the request for extension of
time did come in late it was also delayed by preparing an adequate
site plan. Staff also explained that technically the original use
was void, however, the use was still out there and should be treated
as a continuance. The Commissioners also questioned the landscaping
and suggested potted trees and shrubs and temporary landscape until
the land could be acquired. The Commission discussed uses currently
existing in the project area, that may not be legal uses.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Natalie Anne Kotsch, 1722 Park Street, spoke for the applicant. Ms.
Kotsch stated that the applicant has been working with Cal Trans for
six (6) years trying to acquire the land. Reasons for delay include
many escrows and Redevelopment, which have also caused major losses
for Terry Leasing. She stated that they were willing to comply with
the temporary landscaping (box trees and shrubs). Ms. Kotsch asked
the Commission and staff to reconsider some of the conditions of
approval as follows:
° No display of vehicles north of the drive from Beach Boulevard.
No storing of vehicles should be worded service vehicles.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Leipzig requested that ten spaces be added to bring the
parking into code compliance.
Commissioner Williams suggested a continuance as there were many
contingencies which relied on the acquisition of Cal Trans land, and
Terry has no exclusive right to negotiate for the land.
Mike Adams, Director of Community Development, stated that the issue
before them was the extension of time for the conditional use
permit.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHOMAKER, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO APPROVE USE
PERMIT NO. 90-37 WITH MODIFIED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Mountford, Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: Williams
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO, 90-37:
1. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed automobile
dealership 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 a site are properly integrated.
3. The access to and parking for the proposed automobile dealership
does not create an undue traffic problem.
SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO, 90-37:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated
October 1, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout with
the following modifications:
a. Thirty-four parking spaces, as required by the current
parking code shall be provided.
b. Eight percent of the site shall be landscaped.
2. Prior to installation of the trailer the Design Review Board
shall approve all elevations, colors, and building materials
proposed.
3. All 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.
4. 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.
5. All cars for display shall be restricted to location on approved
site plan.
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6. No cars shall be displayed north of the Beach Boulevard driveway
along the street, unless thirteen (13) feet of landscaping is
provided along Beach Boulevard..
7. All signs shall conform to Article 961 (Signs) of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
8. This use permit shall become null and void if the lease with
Caltrans shall be terminated by either party.
9. This use permit shall expire December 31, 1991, and shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission in October of 1991 to
determine whether progress has been made toward acquisition of
the property to the south. Evidence of progress may constitute
a basis for an extension of time. Lack of progress may
constitute a basis for termination of the permit at the end of
the twelve (12) month period unless the site is brought into
full compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
including permanent landscaping and permanent structures.
10. 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.
11. There shall be no outside storage of service vehicles, service
vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
12. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building.
13. Landscape requirements may be satisfied with the use of
container trees, shrubs and plants.
14. There shall be no structure utilized for human habitation
on -site.
15. Prior to final building permit approval or issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed:
a. All signs shall be brought into compliance with the
Huntington Beach Ordinance -Code. (Article 961)
b. The applicant shall restripe the parking lot so that it
conforms to provisions of Article 960 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code. Thirty-four spaces shall be provided.
c. Eight percent of the site shall be landscaped.
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16. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke this use
permit if any violation of these conditions or.the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 90-10:
APPLICANT: Department of Public Works
LOCATION: Beach Boulevard (from Pacific Coast Highway to the
405 freeway)
The Department of Public Works has submitted a list of improvement
projects proposed as part of the Beach Boulevard Super Streets
Program. They are requesting that the Planning Commission make a
finding of conformity of the projects contained in the Beach
Boulevard Super Street Project with the General Plan.
The Beach Boulevard Super Street Program is part of a county -wide
network of Super Streets proposed and approved by the Orange County
Transportation Commission in June of 1984. The County in
coordination with local jurisdictions developed the Super Street,
also known as a modified major arterial, concept to improve the
traffic carrying capacity on major arterials in the county.
On December 10, 1984, based on the recommendations of the OCTC
Citizens, Policy, and Technical Advisory Committees and support from
the local agencies, Beach Boulevard was selected as Orange County's
first Super Streets project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve General Plan
Conformance No. 90-10 pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government.
Code of the State of California with finding.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MOUNTFORD, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 90-10 WITH FINDING, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Williams
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDING FOR APPROVAL - GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 90-10:
1. The proposed improvement project will afford the City of
Huntington Beach increased traffic capacity and conforms to the
following goals and policies set forth in the General Plan:
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a) To provide a multi -model transportation system that insures
the safe and efficient movement of people and goods
(Circulation Element).
b) Develop a system of arterial•streets and highways that
ensures the safe and efficient movement of people and goods
(Circulation Element).
c) Provide a transportation system that is consistent with
efforts to minimize adverse environmental impacts
(Circulation Element).
d) Support the establishment'of public transportation system
within the City that are directed toward meeting the mobility
needs of the community (Circulation Elements).
e) Promote provision of adequate community facilities within the
City of Huntington Beach (Community Facilities Element).
f) Promote provision of adequate community facilities in the
Coastal Zone (Coastal Element).
g) In serving additional recreational traffic demand, place
primary emphasis on facilitating public transit (Coastal
Element).
C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 2, 1990
Commissioner Leipzig stated that he would like to continue the
minutes. Reason for continuance is some items containing more
detailed information than others. Commissioner Leipzig requested a
Study Session to standardize the format for the minutes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY MOUNTFORD, TO CONTINUE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 2, 1990, TO BE DISCUSSED
AT THE JANUARY 8, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION TO
STANDARDIZE THE FORMAT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Williams
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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C-3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 23, 1990
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ORTEGA, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO CONTINUE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 23, 1990, TO BE DISCUSSED
AT THE JANUARY 8, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION TO
STANDARDIZE THE FORMAT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Mountford, Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shomaker, Williams
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1 SIX (6) MONTH REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO,
90-6/HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER:
APPLICANT: National Equestrian Center
LOCATION: 18381 Goldenwest Street
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-6 for the expansion of Huntington
Central Park Equestrian Center was approved by the Planning
Commission on March 20, 1990. That approval required that a
six-month review of compliance with conditions be conducted.
Attached is a Statement of Facts reviewing the status of compliance
with each condition.
As indicated in the Statement of Facts a number of conditions have
not been complied with. Staff has allowed most of those to be
delayed (with posting of bond) until certain Public Works projects
are completed (Goldenwest Street widening, storm drain
construction). Other conditions, however, such as lb, lf, 4, 6, 18
and 25 should be immediately complied with.
Commissioner Ortega stated that she had many calls from citizens
complaining about the conditions at the project site. She also
questioned staff as to why the six (6) month review had taken nine
(9) months to come before them.
The Commissioners discussed the various conditions and there status.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO ALLOW 60 DAYS
TO CONFORM TO ORIGINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OR COME BEFORE THE
COMMISSION AND SHOW REASON WHY THEY CANNOT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Shomaker,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Mountford,
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
Williams
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D-2 PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO, 90-16:
APPLICANT: NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTERS
LOCATION: 18381 Goldenwest Street (west side between Talbert
and Ellis Avenues
Planned Sign Program No. 90-16 is a request for a Planned Sign
Program for the Central Park Equestrian Center pursuant to.Section
9610.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The purpose of the
program is to provide documentation on existing signs, and provide
guidance for future sign requests.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Planned Sign
Program No. 90-16 with findings and conditions of approval.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 90-16 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mountford, Williams
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 90-16:
1. Planned Sign Program No. 90-16 will provide for signs that
reflect a common theme for the Equestrian Center by
incorporating similar design elements in terms of materials,
colors, and sign type.
2. Planned Sign Program No. 90-16 provides for signs that will be
compatible with the architectural style and colors of the
buildings, and the use of the site.
3. Planned Sign Program No. 90-16 will provide for signs that are
compatible with other signs in the surrounding vicinity.
4. Planned Sign Program No. 90-16 provides for directional and
warning signs necessary for the health and safety of users of
and visitors to the facility.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 90-16:
1. The site plan and photographs received and dated October 16,
1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout.
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2. All future signs that will be visible from public rights -of -way
shall be similar in type, color, and design to the existing sign
along Goldenwest Street (#1).
3. Any future signs on the site that are not visible from
rights -of -way shall be similar in type, color and design to the
existing "Riding School" and "Training Barns" directory signs
(#5 and #6) and the "Office" identification sign (#7). The
"Riding School" sign (#9) and individual signs on horse barns
(#10) shall be replaced accordingly within one year from this
approval.
4. No sign shall be installed, erected, altered, or reconstructed
without prior City approval and issuance of appropriate building
permits.
5. There shall be no signs affixed or maintained upon the exterior
walls of the premises or the building, or in the parking lot and
landscaped areas other than as permitted herein, except with the
City's and operator's approval.
6. Any proposed sign that does not comply with the standards of
Planned Sign Program No. 90-16 shall be subject to review by the
Design Review Board and the Planning Commission.
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
None
G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Bourguignon stated that he would like to see all
the political signs, within the City, removed.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Mike Adams, Director of Community Development, reiterated City
Council discussion on December 3, 1990, regarding the Village
Concept.
Mike Strange, Senior Planner, gave a status report on the
Pizza Hut signs, and distributed a monthly report showing the
areas in which Land Use directs most of its time.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO ADJOURN TO THE
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 18, 1990, NO
STUDY SESSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Shomaker,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Mountford,
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVED Y:
Mike Adams, Secretary
Ortega, Kirkland, Bourguignon, Leipzig
Williams
a ng C mm'ssion Chairperson
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