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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-211 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1992 Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM DIVISION 9 REWRITE REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVED 7/7/92 - Civic Center California P P P P P ROLL CALL: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, 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. Gerald Chapman, 6742 Shire Circle, asked staff if the Landscape Plan for Tract No. 13439 would be a public hearing with public notification. Staff said that it would. Eadrian Scott Schoen, 5771 Gloucester, Westminster, asked the Commission and staff about the process of establishing a dance in the City of Huntington Beach and whether the Commission and staff would support it. Staff explained that they would have to come to City Hall and submit an application so the project could be reviewed. B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 RESOLUTION NO 1467 (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 7, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING): APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: The Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan area bounded by Ellis Avenue, Goldenwest Street, Garfield Avenue and Edwards Street. The Design Guidelines were continued to the April 21, 1992 Planning Commission meeting in order for staff to analyze the proposed trail widths and work with the Dahl Company and revise perimeter trail and landscape plans. Staff has prepared the proposed Design Guidelines for the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan in response to the Planning Commission's direction and to fully implement the Estate Residential theme in the Specific Plan area. On Wednesday, March 25, 1992, a committee composed of staff, residents and Planning Commission representatives, met and discussed the major concerns with the Design Guidelines. The results of the meeting are as follows: - Increase perimeter trail tread width to 10 feet. - Combine perimeter section A -A, K-K and X-X into one cross-section. - Reduce trail tread width in section S-S to eight feet. - Reduce trail tread width in section S/A-S/A to 10 feet. - Slight corrections to sections R-R and S-S. Also, native landscape materials have been introduced into the list of permitted plants in the Specific Plan area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan Design Guidelines based on findings by approving Resolution No. 1467 and forward to the City Council for adoption. The Commission asked staff about the resolution of conflicts once the guidelines were adopted and would they be retroactive. Staff explained that there was only one area of nonconformance with the guidelines, which is currently being discussed and all future tracts would comply. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -2- (3778d) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Gerald Chapman, 6742 Shire Circle, spoke in support of the guidelines, but stated there were several corrections still to be made on the maps. Carrie Thomas, 6642 Trotter Drive, spoke in support of the guidelines and thanked the staff for a job well done. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DETTLOFF, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE THE ELLIS-GOLDENWEST DESIGN GUIDELINES WITH MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRAWINGS BASED ON FINDINGS BY APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 1467 AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - DESIGN GUIDELINES: 1. The proposed Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan Design Guidelines will implement the established Estate Residential design theme. 2. The proposed Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan Design Guidelines are consistent with existing landscape, equestrian trails, signage, fencing and street light requirements. B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-13: APPLICANT: Thomas A. and Sheryl Caverly LOCATION: 201 Main Street Conditional Use Permit No. 92-13 is a request for establishment of a 4,400 square foot restaurant with a microbrewery. (A microbrewery is a place where relatively small quantities of beer are brewed for local distribution or for sale in "brew pubs" where the beer is brewed, sold and consumed on the premises.) A conditional use permit is required for the sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to Article 963 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and to establish a restaurant larger than previously existed on this site pursuant to the Downtown Specific Plan. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -3- (3778d) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 92-13 with findings and suggested conditions of approval. The Commission questioned staff as to any odors that may occur from the brewing of beer and about the strength of the floor to hold all the kegs. Staff stated that there were no odors that they were aware of and the floors would definitely be reinforced. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Cindy Acevedo, 20352 Portview Circle, #204, spoke in opposition to the request and submitted a letter. Ms. Acevedo said that she had a lease with the Caverly's, and the Caverly's dropped them. Geno Acevedo, 20352 Portview Circle, #204, spoke in opposition to the request. He stated that as the owner with the above named person they were the first to submit for the establishment of a brew pub and another should not be allowed so close to theirs. Lawrence Horwitz, Two Venture Plaza, Suite 380, Irvine, attorney for the Avevedo's was concerned that no mention of his client's brewery or lease with the Calvery's was made in the staff report. There was a discussion among the Commissioners regarding the Acevedo's brewery going in at the old Pepper's location. They questioned if a new conditional use permit would be needed. Staff stated that Pepper's already carries a conditional use permit and another is not necessary for the brewery because it is an ancillary use not a primary use. Mr. Horwitz stated that he felt two breweries within 30 feet of each other would create major impacts to the area. Michael Zislis, brewery owner/operator, stated he has opened and operated other breweries without any problems. He stated that the tanks would be anchored to the floor. Thomas D. Price, Jr, attorney for proposed brewery operator, stated that competition should not be the concern of the Commission. He stated his client has followed the law. Sheryl Caverly, 201 Main Street, applicant, stated they never had a lease with the Avecedo's. She stated they had three prospective tenants, and chose the best qualified. David Abul, 201 Main Street, spoke in support of the request. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -4- (3778d) 1 The Commission discussed the fact that it�was not their job to address the competition factors and they wished both the businesses well. The Commission also question staff as to the parking. Keith Bohr, Economic Development Department, explained to the Commission the allocated parking in the parking structure and the in -lieu fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY NEWMAN, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-13 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-13: 1. The proposed restaurant/brewery will be located in a structure that is properly adapted to streets, driveways, and adjacent structures in a harmonious manner. 2. The proposed restaurant/brewery is consistent with the uses permitted in Downtown Specific Plan Districts 3 and 5. 3. The proposed restaurant/brewery will be compatible with residential and public uses within 300 feet because: a. The restaurant/brewery will be subject to both Orange County Health Department and Alcohol Beverage Control regulations. b. Residential is buffered from the restaurant/brewery by existing commercial development. c. The public park is a small, passive park for limited visitor seating. 4. Sufficient parking spaces exist in the vicinity to service the restaurant/brewery. 5. The visitor -serving commercial use is consistent with the General Plan, in particular the Coastal and Land Use Elements. 6. The establishment and maintenance of the restaurant will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity nor be detrimental to the value of properties and improvements in the Downtown area. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -5- (3778d) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-13: 1. The floor plan received and dated April 15, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The hours of operation shall be: Sunday - Thurdsay 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM 3. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking and brewing facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 4. The proposed use shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal, Ordinance, Fire and Building Codes. Special tie down or other securing devices for the brewing equipment may be required, subject to City inspection. 5. Live entertainment shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. 6. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the property owner shall submit to the Community Development Department proof of in -lieu fee payment for 36 parking spaces. 7. Any signs for this restaurant/brewery proposed on, or visible from the exterior of the building, shall be submitted for review and approval of the Design Review Board prior to approval of sign permit. 8. This conditional use permit shall not become effective for any purpose unless an "acceptance of conditions" form has been signed by the applicant (property owner), notarized, and returned to the Planning Division; and until the ten (10) day appeal period has elapsed. 9. This conditional use permit 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 Division a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 10. The Planning Commission reserves the right to amend or revoke this conditional use permit if any violation of these conditions or Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. [1 PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -6- (3778d) B-3 PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO; 92-1: APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach/Public Works Department LOCATION: Keelson Lane North of Slater Avenue and Elm Street South of Cypress Avenue Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 92-1 in conjunction with Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 92-5 is a request to establish precise alignment of Keelson Lane and Elm Street. The Planning Commission will review two proposals; 1) a through -street proposal, and 2) a cul-de-sac proposal at the terminus of Keelson Lane and Elm Street. Either alternative will require dedication of private property or acquisition of private property by the City for street right-of-way use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Negative Declaration No. 92-5 with mitigation measures and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1469A approving Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 92-1 for cul-de-sac purposes and recommend adoption with findings and suggested conditions of approval to the City Council. 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 KIRKLAND, SECOND BY LEIPZIG, TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 92-5 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADOPT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1469A APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 92-1 FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION WITH FINDINGS AND SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: Richardson (out of room) ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 92-1: 1. The proposed precise plan of street alignment to cul-de-sac Elm Street and Keelson Lane is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan because it contributes to a circulation system that minimizes adverse aesthetic and environmental effects. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -7- (3778d) 2. The proposed precise plan of street alignment will improve traffic and circulation by prohibiting commercial traffic on Elm Street from impacting the residential uses on Keelson lane, and by providing a safe, effective turnaround area for vehicles. 3. The proposed precise plan of street alignment to cul-de-sac Elm Street and Keelson Lane is consistent with the objections of the Oakview Redevelopment Plan because it provides a precise plan of adequate public improvements and improves the overall appearance of the streets. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 92-1: 1. The site plan which depicts the cul-de-sacs for Elm Street and Keelson Lane dated April 7, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of grading plans for the construction of the cul-de-sacs for Elm Street and Keelson Lane the following shall be completed: a. The plans shall incorporate emergency access via fire gates, pavers, or other means acceptable to the Fire and Police Departments. b. The Department of Public Works shall contact utility purveyors to notify them of proposed construction activities and to insure that no utility service will be disturbed. c. The Department of Public works shall contact all affected property owners regarding the dedication of and/or acquisition of private property for the street right-of-way use. 3. 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. 4. During cleaning, grading, earth moving or excavation, the applicant shall: a. Control fugitive dust by regular watering, paving construction roads, or other dust preventive measures. b. Maintain equipment engines in proper tune. 5. During construction, the applicant shall: a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -8- (3778d) b. Wet down areas in the.late morning and after work is completed for the day. c. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts). d. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. 6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 7. Prior to initiation of construction, Police and Fire Departments shall be notified and the departments shall be kept informed about duration and extent of construction throughout the process. B-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 92-9: APPLICANT: Pak -Lin Chan and Ming -Ming Ng LOCATION: 7114 Edinger Avenue Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9 is a request to permit the sale of beer and wine for on -site consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant (China Moon). Pursuant to Section 9636 and Section 9220.1(d)U of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, the sale of alcoholic beverages requires a conditional use permit. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9 with findings and suggested conditions of approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LEIPZIG, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-9 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -9- (3778d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-9: 1. The location, site layout, and design of the existing restaurant with on -site sale of beer and wine properly adapts the existing and proposed use to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. The site is provided with adequate on -site parking and is buffered from the residential uses to the south. 2. The combination and relationship of the existing restaurant with the proposed on -site sale of beer and wine are properly integrated. The existing restaurant is provided with adequate seating and floor area to accommodate the addition of on -site sale of beer and wine. 3. The access to and parking for the existing restaurant does not create an undue traffic problem. Access to the site is provided on Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue and the existing on -site parking spaces are adequate for the commercial uses. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-9: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 8, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Hours of operation shall be as follows: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM 3. The restaurant shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Uniform Building Code, and Uniform Fire Code. 4. A plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for modifications to the fire sprinkler system. 5. All Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) requirements shall be met prior to alcohol sales. 6. Live entertainment shall be prohibited unless a conditional use permit for such entertainment is granted by the Planning Commission. 7. The Planning Commission reserves the right to amend or revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 1 PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -10- (3778d) B-5 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S'APPROVAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT NO, 92-4/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO 92-1: APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach APPELLANT: Roy Richardson LOCATION: 6.6 acre linear parcel below the bluffs on the south side (ocean side) of Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest Street and llth Street The Zoning Administrator approved Coastal Development Permit No. 92-4 and Negative Declaration No. 92-1 for the construction of 418 public parking spaces below the bluffs on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest Street and llth Street on March 25, 1992. The application has subsequently been appealed to the Planning Commission by two different parties. One appellant is Roy Richardson, Planning Commissioner, and the other appellant is Roger K. Denney, Attorney At Law, representing the Orange County Bicycle Coalition (OCBC). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: A. Deny the appeals and uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of Negative Declaration No. 92-1; and B. Deny the appeals and uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of Coastal Development Permit No. 92-4 with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Dick Cahl, 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Cahl's objections included safety and aesthetic reasons. John Walt, 1400 Pacific Coast Highway #105, spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Walt expressed concern that additional parking and the widening of PCH did not constitute the village concept. Mike Mott, 14541 Hunter Lane, Orange County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Mott's concern was for the safety of the bicyclist along the bluff. Don Harvey, 2039 Port Weybridge, Newport Beach, spoke in opposition to the request with concern over bicyclists safety. Ted Kovacevich, Jr., 212-15th Street, #5, spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Kovacevich stated that other alternatives should be addressed. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -11- (3778d) Rick Anderson, 5092 Bayonne Circle, Irvine, spoke in opposition to the request with concern over bicyclists safety. Christine Bull, 205-15th Street, spoke in opposition to the project with concerns over the safety of people. Karaleen Mork, 205-15th Street, spoke in opposition to the project with concerns of traffic safety. Dave Sullivan, 4162 Windsur Drive, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, stated his concern over the safety of bicyclists. Miroslav Lhotsky, 6220 Adobe Circle Road, South Irvine, spoke in opposition to the request. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission discussed the need for immediate action. They expressed concern for bicyclists and pedestrians and the actual need for the parking spaces at this time. It was suggested that staff review the safety issues and develop a new, safer plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO CONTINUE THE APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 92-4 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 92-1 TO THE JUNE 3, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO REVIEW SAFETY ISSUES AND DEVELOP A REVISED PRESENTATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Shomaker, NOES: Newman, Richardson ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig B-6 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. NO. 92-1/PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 92-2: APPLICANT: Alan E. Strand LOCATION: 7672 - 7744 Edinger Avenue (Southeast Corner of Edinger Avenue and Sher Lane) Special Sign Permit No. 92-3 is a request for a 24 foot high, 178 square foot freestanding pylon sign to be located at the commercial retail center on the southeast corner of Edinger Avenue and Sher Lane. In addition, the applicant is requesting a seven (7) foot high, 30 square foot pole sign to be located within 170 feet of the proposed pylon sign pursuant to Section 9610.5(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 1 PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -12- (3778d) Planned Sign Program No. 92-2%is a comprehensive sign program for all center pursuant to Section 9610.6 Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: request to approve a signs within the existing retail of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Special Sign Permit No. 92-3 and Planned Sign Program No. 92-2 with modifications, findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Alan E. Strand, 320-108 NE, #406, Bellevue, WA, applicant, spoke in support of the request. Bob Kierejczyk, 569 W. Shaw, #F, Fresno, spoke in support of the request with the five (5) foot letters. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC EHARING WAS CLOSED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY LEIPZIG TO APPROVE SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 92-3 AND PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 92-2 WITH MODIFICATIONS, FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO 92 3: 1. Strict compliance with Section 9610.5 will result in a substantial economic hardship to the applicant. Dure to the building setback from Edinger Avenue business located at the rear of the property will be able to obtain exposure from the freestanding sign. 2. The proposed 20 foot high freestanding sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area. as the sign will maintain a minimum distance of 200 feet between other freestanding signs. 3. The proposed 20 foot high freestanding sign will not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity of such sign. the sign will meet the sign height requirement and will not visually impact adjacent properties. Furthermore, there were no phone calls or letters in opposition to the request. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -13- (3778d) 4. The proposed sign at 7672-7744 Edinger Avenue will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision as the sign will be located within a landscaped planter away from driveways and drive aisles. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 92-2: 1. Planned Sign Program No. 92-2 will provide signs that reflect a common theme for the retail center by incorporating similar design elements in terms of materials, colors, illumination and sign type. 2. Planned Sign Program No. 92-2 will provide for signs that will be compatible with the architectural style and color of the buildings. 3. The proposed signs will be compatible with other signs in the immediate vicinity. 4. The proposed signs are substantially in compliance with the Huntington Beach Sign Code except for signs permitted through the approval of Special Sign Permit No. 92-3. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO 92-2/SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 92-3: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated March 13, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications. a. One freestanding sign shall be permitted with a maximum height of 20 feet and a maximum width of 10 feet. The sign shall be placed on a minimum two (2) foot base and be located further east to minimize impacts from the proposed bus shelter. b. A maximum of four (4) tenant panels shall be permitted on the freestanding sign. c. The freestanding sign shall be located within a landscaped planter. d. The proposed seven (7) foot high pole sign and 11-1/2 foot high directory signs shall be deleted. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/owner shall submit copy of the revised site plan, and sign elevations pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review and approval and inclusion in the entitlement files. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -14- (3778d) 1 3. The planned sign program shall be revised to incorporate the following requirements: a. Any cabinet signs shall be sculpted cans. b. All colors shall be described in terms of manufacturer's name and code number. 4. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Special Sign Permit No. 92-3 and Planned Sign Program No. 92-2 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. B-7 Special Sign Permit No 92-2: APPLICANT: One Pacific Plaza Association - c/o Bentall Property Management LOCATION: 7711-7777 Center Drive Special Sign Permit No. 92-2 is a request for a six (6) foot high monument sign within 200 feet of a permitted sign pursuant to Section 9610.5(b)(5) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Special Sign Permit No. 92-2 with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Bischop, applicant, spoke in support of the request. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY NEWMAN, TO APPROVE SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 92-2 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -15- (3778d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT No. 92-2: 1. Strict compliance with Article 976, which requires that the monument signs be at least 200 feet apart thus allowing only one (1) monument sign at the main project entrance, will result in a substantial economic hardship to the applicant. 2. The proposed six (6) foot high monument sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area. 3. The proposed six (6) foot high monument sign will not be detrimental to the property located in the vicinity of such sign; and will be compatible with the surrounding area. 4. The proposed sign at 7711-7777 Center Drive will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO, 92-2: 1. The site plan and sign elevations submitted April 7, 1992 shall be the approved layout. 2. The monument sign shall be located in a landscaped planter a minimum two (2) feet wider than the sign itself. The landscape planter details shall be approved prior to issuance of a sign 3. permit. Free standing signs shown as E and F on the submitted site plan shall be removed from the subject property immediately after installation of the proposed monument sign. 4. The photo essay for Planned Sign Program No. 81-2 shall be updated prior to issuance of a sign permit. 5. A sign permit shall not be issued until the ten (10) day Planning Commission appeal period has ended. 6. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this special sign permit approval in the event of any violation of the terms of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant and a public hearing and shall be based on specific findings. C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 7, 1992: A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 7, 1992, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -16- (3778d) AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 22 1992: A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY KIRKLAND, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 22, 1992, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS D-1 PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO 92-1: APPLICANT: C & C Signs LOCATION: 9021-9055 Atlanta Avenue Planned Sign Program No. 92-1 is a request to establish sign criteria, two (2) pylon signs, and tenant identification wall signs for the Huntington South Center. The center is located on the northeast corner of Magnolia Street and Atlanta Avenue. Use Permit No. 90-21 was recently approved for an exterior facade remodel and construction of a 5,000 square foot building at the southeast corner of the site. The conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 90-21 require the center to obtain approval of a planned sign program for the site. Blockbuster Video located at the immediate northeast corner of the site has obtained approval of a separate planned sign program and is not part of this application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Planned Sign Program No. 92-1 with findings and suggested conditions of approval. Chris Canzone, representing applicant asked the Commission if the pharmacy lettering could remain. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -17- (3778d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY KIRKLAND, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 92-1 AS MODIFIED, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D-2 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE JUNE 2, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION TO ANOTHER DATE: REQUESTED BY: Roy Richardson A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO RESCHEDULE THE JUNE 2, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO JUNE 3, 1992, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INQUIRIES Commissioner Kirkland - asked staff to investigate the store front window of Town Liquor and 9795 Adams Avenue to determine if there were code violations. Commissioner Richardson - asked staff if any tentative dates had been set to meet with school board. Staff stated they were still working on it. Commissioner Bourguignon - asked staff to provide guidelines on the sprinkler code. Staff stated they would submit a report to the Commission. Commission Shomaker - stated that she would like to go on record as a group in opposition to delays caused by the NESI site needing to acquire permits from AQMD for temporary pumps. Staff stated they would draft a letter for her signature. PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -18- (3778d) 11 1 1 F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Mike Adams, Director of Community Development, reiterated action taken at the April 20, 1992 City Council meeting. G . ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHOMAKER, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION (AGENDA REVIEW, SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT), ON MAY 5, 1992 AND THEN TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 PM BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kirkland, Newman, Richardson, Shomaker, Dettloff, Bourguignon, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kj 1 APPROVED BY: LO , L Mike Adams, Secretary Ptinning Commission Chairperson PC Minutes - 4/21/92 -19- (3778d)