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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1991
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P P P P P
ROLL CALL: Richardson, Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff
P 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-29/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
(VARIANCE) NO. 91=21 (CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 18, 1991
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: F.H.P., Inc.
LOCATION: 19066 Magnolia
This project was originally scheduled to come before the Planning
Commission on June 18, 1991. At that time, the applicant, F.H.P.,
Inc., requested that the application be continued to a date
uncertain. Unforeseen delays and problems associated with
litigation between F.H.P., Inc., and the other tenants on the site
prevented F.H.P., Inc., from moving forward with the project. The
Planning Commission continued the item to the August 20, 1991
meeting for either a public hearing or a status update on the
project. At this time, F.H.P., Inc., has not resolved the legal
issues regarding the subject propety and is not prepared to proceed
with the application. It is anticipated that should the litigation
result in a favorable conclusion for F.H.P., Inc. the application
will be reactivated.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the
application for Conditional Use Permit No. 91-29 and Conditional
Exception (Variance) No. 91-21 at the applicant's request to a date
uncertain.
A letter was received dated August 20, 1991, from F.H.P., Inc.,
asking staff to withdraw their application for Conditional Use
Permit No. 91-29 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-21.
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN AND THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST
B-2 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 90-338/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
VARIANCE) NO. 91-3/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-10:
APPLICANT: Gerhard & Eileen Schultz
LOCATION: 7932 Rhine Circle (South side of Heil Avenue
approximately 160 feet west of Beach Bouelvard)
Tentative Parcel Map No. 90-338 and Conditional Exception (Variance)
No. 91-3 is a request to subdivide one (1) 14,307 square foot lot
into two (2) parcels with an easement across Parcel 1 to allow for
vehicular access rights to Parcel 2 pursuant to Section 9920 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-3 has been initiated because
the proposal does not comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, in the following areas:
1. Section 9110.2(b) specifies that the minimum lot frontage for
a knuckle lot is 45 feet. The applicant is requesting to
reduce the lot frontage to 34 feet for Parcel 1 to allow for a
vehicular access easement to Parcel 2.
2. Section 9110.2(a) specifies that the minimum lot area shall be
6,000 square feet. The applicant is requesting to permit a
net lot area of 5,680 square feet for Parcel 1 to allow for a
vehicular access easement to Parcel 2.
3. Section 9110.7(b) specifies that the minimum exterior side
yard setback shall be ten (10) feet. The applicant is
requesting zero (0) feet to allow for a vehicular access
easement to Parcel 2.
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4. Section 9960 specifies that all lots shall have direct
vehicular access to a street. The applicant is requesting
that all vehicular access for Parcel 2 be taken from a ten
(10) foot wide access easement across Parcel 1 to Rhine Circle
instead of taking direct vehicular access to Heil Avenue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Negative
Declaration No. 91-10 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 90-338 and
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-3 with findings and
conditions of approval.
The Commission discussed emergency access adequacy and the future
upgrading of Heil Avenue.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST
AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY RICHARDSON, TO APPROVE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-10, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Richardson,
Bourguignon,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff,
Leipzig
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY RICHARDSON, TO DENY
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 90-338 AND CONDITION EXCEPTION (VARIANCE)
NO. 91-3 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Richardson,
Bourguignon,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff,
Leipzig
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 90-338:
1. The proposed subdivision
residential use is not in
of property necessary for
easement would result in
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of two (2) parcels for purposes of
compliance with the size and the shape
that type of development. The
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2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land
use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of
this type of use. The easement would result in an unsafe
vehicular access easement.
4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and
improvement features of the proposed subdivision are not
proposed to be constructed in compliance with standards, plans
and specifications on file with the City as well as in
compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City
Subdivision Ordinance.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 91-10:
1. The proposed subdivision would result in an unsafe vehicular
access easement, therefore, it would be materially detrimental
to persons working or residing in the area.
2. Although the property is irregular in configuration, the size of
the lot satisfies the minimum size of 6,000 square feet and
exceeds the minimum frontage of 60 feet.
3. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same
zone classifications.
B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-11:
APPLICANT: Haim Katzir/Rabbi Berkowitz
LOCATION: 5432 Heil Avenue (Southwest corner of Heil Avenue
at Graham Street)
Conditional Use Permit No. 91-11 is a request to permit the
establishment of religious services, adult education classes and
nursery/daycare facilities with joint use parking pursuant to
Section 9630.(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-11 with findings and suggested conditions of
approval for a maximum of five (5) years to August 30, 1996.
The applicant verbally requested a continuance to September 4, 1991
to further work with the neighbors and staff on the parking
problems. Chairman Kirkland asked that speakers unable to attend
the September 4, 1991 meeting please come forward and speak this
evening.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Mr. Lee, expressed his objection to project. The project will have
a direct impact to his property and his concerns include additional
traffic and the safety of the children.
Virginia Austin, spoke in opposition to the project. She is concern
with traffic and noise impacts.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPENED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-11 TO THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1991 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO FURTHER WORK WITH STAFF
AND NEIGHBORS ON THE PARKING ISSUES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Richardson, Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff,
Bourguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 91-36/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NO. 91-18/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 91-30:
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Community
Services
LOCATION: 538 Main Street
Conditional Use Permit No. 91-36 is a request to establish the use
of an existing building as the Huntington Beach Art Center. Section
4.8.01 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code (Downtown Specific
Plan) requires conditional use permit approval by the Planning
Commission prior to establishing the use of an art gallery. Section
989.5.3(b) also requires approval of a coastal development permit
when improvements to structures within the coastal zone result in a
change in the intensity of use within a structure. The
establishment of the art center constitutes an intensification in
the use of a building previously utilized as office space for the
Southern California Edison Company.
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-30 has been initiated
because the proposal does not comply with the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, Article 960 in the following areas:
1. Section 9602.2(c) specifies that one (1) parking space per 35
square feet of public assembly area be provided. Based on
that calculation, this project requires 125 on -site parking
spaces. The applicant is requesting a reduction of 103
on -site parking spaces and the use of ceramic pavement
markings in -lieu of required striping dimensions.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-36/Coastal Development Permit No.
91-18/Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-30 with findings and
suggested conditions of approval.
Commissioner Bourguignon stated his concerned regarding the
parking. He said he felt the City was getting special treatment in
regards to parking.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Bob Goodrich, spoke in support of the request. Mr. Goodrich stated
that there had already been several events held at the Art Center
and parking had not been a problem.
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 RICHARDSON, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-36, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
91-18 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 91-30 WITH FINDINGS
AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Richardson, Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bourguignon
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 91-30:
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.
2. The granting of a conditional exception for reduction in
required parking spaces and the use of ceramic pavement markings
is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more
substantial property rights.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-30 for
reduction in required parking spaces and the use of ceramic
pavement markings will not be materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare, or injurious to the
conforming (land, property, or improvements) in the neighborhood.
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4. The conditional use permit, coastal development permit and
conditional exception (variance) for the art center is
consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General
Plan and Land Use Map designation of Mixed Uses -Commercial/
Office/Residential.
5. The granting of this conditional exception from Section 960 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code will not defeat the general
purposes or intent of the code which is to provide safe and
adequate parking for all uses in the City of Huntington Beach.
6. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed art
center will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons
residing or working in the vicinity; and property and
improvements in the vicinity of such use or building.
7. The granting of the conditional exception (variance) for a
reduction in required parking spaces and use of ceramic pavement
markings will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City
of Huntington Beach.
8. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for
which the conditional exception (variance)/conditional use
permit is sought and he will proceed to do so without
unnecessary delay.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 91-36:
1. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed art center
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 to another on a
site are properly integrated.
3. The access to and parking for the proposed art center does not
create an undue traffic problem.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 91-18:
1. The proposed art center conforms with the plans, policies,
requirements and standards of the Huntington Beach Coastal
Element of the General Plan.
2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-18 is consistent with the CZ
(Coastal Zone) suffix, the Downtown Specific Plan - District 6
zone as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code applicable to the property.
3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed art center can be
provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with
the Huntington Beach Coastal Element and Coastal Land Use Plan
of the General Plan.
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4. The proposed art center conforms with the public access and
public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California
Coastal Act.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 91-30/
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 91-36/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
N0, 91-18:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
August 14, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with
the following modifications:
a. The exterior building walls will include an anti-grafitti
finish.
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the applicant/owner
shall complete the following:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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. 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 and Section 9607.7 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code. The set must be approved by both departments
prior to issuance of building permits. Any existing mature
trees that must be removed shall be replaced with minimum
36-inch box trees, which shall be incorporated into the
project's landscape plan.
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b. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
c. Submit a Parking Management Plan for review and approval by
the Community Development Department which pursues the
feasability of a joint use of parking agreement with any
surrounding commercial uses as well as identifies any
available on -street parking. The Parking Management Plan
shall also include a plan for a shuttle service when needed
from available parking areas to the art center.
d. A planned sign program shall be submitted and approved for
all signing. Said program shall be approved prior to the
first sign request.
4. Public Works Department requirement are as follows:
a. All damaged public improvements to be removed and replaced.
5. Fire Department Requirements are as follows:
a. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
b. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to
comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform
Building Code Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to
and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation.
c. A fire alarm system will be installed to comply with
Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Fire Code
Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved
by the Fire Department prior to installation. The system
will provide the following:
- Manual Pulls
- Water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection
- 24 hour supervision
- Smoke Detectors
d. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to
comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards.
e. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City
Specification No. 428. The size of the numbers will be the
following:
- The number for the building will be sized a minimum of ten
(10) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1
1/2) inches.
f. Exit signs and path marking will be provided in compliance
with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the
California Administrative Code.
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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. 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 or issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed:
a. All improvements (including landscaping) to the property
shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and
conditions of approval specified herein.
b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein
shall be accomplished.
11. A Certificate to Operate shall be issued by the Department of
Community Development as required by Section 9730.80 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
12. The Director of Community Development shall place the CF
(Community Facilities) overlay zone on the property to denote
its public use.
13. This Conditional Use Permit No. 91-36/Coastal Development Permit
No. 91-18/Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-30 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.
B-5 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 91-6/PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 84-2
(REVISED)•
APPLICANT: THE SIGNS AND SERVICES COMPANY
LOCATION: 17011 Beach Boulevard (Guardian Center)
Special Sign Permit No. 91-6 and Planned Sign Program No. 84-2(R) is
a request to amend Gaurdian Center's existing planned sign program
to allow two (2) additional freestanding signs. The two (2)
proposed ten (10) foot high, 90 square foot signs will provide for
center identification and a tenant directory for businesses without
signs on Beach Boulevard or Warner Avenue. Since the proposed
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signage deviates from the code in terms of number of signs
allowable, distance between signs, square footage of signs and type
of information provided, a special sign permit is required pursuant
to Section 9610.5(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Special Sign
Permit No. 91-6 and Planned Sign Program No. 84-2(R) with findings.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Cathy Lee, Property Manager for the center, spoke for the request
and introduced Ken Gould, Broker for the center.
Ken Gould, Broker for the center, spoke for the request. He stated
that the small business tentants need better signage for economic
reasons.
Kevin McConnell, Applicant, spoke for the request. He stated the
interior tenants have no visible signage which causes and economic
hardship.
Jake Degruder, Applicant, spoke for the request. He spoke of the
importance of business identification on -street.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission stated that they felt center was not condusive to
small business, but this was not necessarily due to poor signage.
The Commission noted that parking in the center was a problem.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHOMAKER, SECOND BY NEWMAN, TO DENY SPECIAL
SIGN PERMIT NO. 91-6 AND PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 84-2(R) WITH
FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Richardson, Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff, Leipzig
NOES: Bourguignon
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO 91-6:
1. Strict compliance with Article 961 will not result in a
substantial economic hardship to the applicant, since the center
presently has adequate signage.
2. The proposed freestanding signs may adversely affect other signs
in the area by obstructing the view of existing signs and
increasing the visual clutter in the area.
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3. The proposed signs may be detrimental to property located in the
vicinity and will not be compatible with the surrounding area.
The excessive height, sign area and tenant panels do not meet the
requirements or intent of the Huntington Beach Sign Code.
4. The proposed signs along Beach Boulevard and Warner Avenue may
obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. The excessive
height, sign area, tenant panels and close proximity between signs
has the potential to require motorists to slow down to properly
see the monument signs and tenant panels, thereby, causing a
traffic and pedestrian conflict along Beach Boulevard and Warner
Avenue.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 84-2(R):
1. The request to permit two (2) addition monument signs with
variance to height, sign area, number of tenant panels, location
and amend the planned sign program does not reflect the
requirements of a planned sign program or the intent of the sign
code by the use of excessive height, sign area, tenant panels, and
the unnecessary duplication of signage.
2. The request to permit two (2) additional monument signs with
variance to height, sign area, number of tenant panels, location
and amend the planned sign program does not provide signs that
will be compatible with the existing on -site signs or the
requirements and intent of a planned sign program and sign code.
B-6 CODE AMENDMENT NO 91 2 IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO, 91-9:
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: City-wide
Pursuant to the California Government Code, Section 65915 et seq., all
cities are required to adopt an ordinance installing a mechanism to
provide density bonuses and/or other incentives to developers who
agree to guarantee that'a specific number of those units will be
reserved for lower and very low income and senior citizen households
at below market affordable rates for a specific number of years.
Draft Code Amendment No. 91-2 is intended to implement this section of
State law.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Negative
Declaration No. 91-9 and Code Amendment No. 91-2 with findings and
forward to City Council for adoption.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
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THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission asked staff if this decision could be delayed until the
Joint Study Session with City Council. Staff said it could not. The
Commission also asked staff to reorganize the paragraphs, staff agreed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 91-2 IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-9,
WITH FINDINGS AND FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Richardson, Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff,
Bouguignon, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 91-2:
1. Code Amendment No. 91-2 to amend the Zoning code to provide a
mechanism for providing density bonuses and/or other incentives
to developers of affordable housing is consistant with the
provisions contained in the California Government Code (Section
65915 et. seq. and the following policies of the Housing Element:
a. "Encourage both the private and public sectors to produce or
assist in the production of housing with particular emphasis
on housing affordable to lower income households, as well as
the needs of the handicapped, the elderly, large families and
female -headed households." (Policy 2.0) This code amendment
provides increased density as well as other incentives to
developers who guarantee affordable units for lower, very
low, and elderly households.
b. "Promote and, where possible, require the continued
affordability of all units produced with participation by the
City or its authorized agents including density bonuses and
tax exempt financing." (Policy 5.0) This code amendment
provides a mechanism to grant density bonuses and other
incentives to developers who agree to construct affordable
units.
2. Code Amendment No. 91-2 to provide a mechanism for providing
density bonuses and other incentives in return for affordable
units offers opportunities for providing affordable housing to
lower, very low, and elderly households. This will help the
City to provide the number of affordable units identified within
the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
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3. Code Amendment No. 91-2 will not be detrimental to policies
contained within the Coastal Act. Individual projects will
require a coastal development permit, a conditional use permit
and an environmental analysis. Therefore, projects proposed in
the Coastal Zone will require a thourough analysis as to their
complaince with the Coastal Act.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 7, 1991:
A MOTION WAS MADY BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 7, 1991, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Richardson,
Bouguignon,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff,
Leipzig
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Richardson - explained that SCE has an in -home
survey for energy conservation that is available free.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES
Commissioner Richardson - thanked Steve Mays, Public Works,
for his patience and responses to the inquiries he had made.
Commissioner Richardson questioned Howard Zelefsky about a
complaint received from Mr. Ailey, regarding code
enforcement. He also questioned why a vacation of easement
which staff had recommended Planning Commission to deny, had a
recommendation of approval by staff when it was appealed to
the City Council. Staff explained that new information had
been brought forward, that changed their recommendation.
Commissioner Bourguignon - asked staff to aid in solving a
problem within the harbor regarding a dock that crosses
another's property line. Staff agreed to investigate.
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G. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director, reiterated action taken at
the August 19, 1991, City Council meeting.
I. ADJOURN14ENT
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO ADJOURN TO THE
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Richardson,
Bourguignon,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
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Newman, Shomaker, Kirkland, Dettloff,
Leipzig
APPROVED Y:
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Mike A a s, ecretary p anning ommission Chairperson
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