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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-061 Approved 5/4/93 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1993 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM DRAFT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P ROLL CALL: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff P P Gorman, Inglee A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO BRING ITEMS B-2, B-4 AND B-6 TO THE FRONT OF THE AGENDA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, PLEASE NOTE THE MINUTES WILL REFLECT ACTIONS TAKEN IN THEIR SCHEDULED ORDER 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 CODE AMENDMENT N0, 92-5/DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN CODE AMENDMENT/"VILLAGE CONCEPT" AND DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY AND MASTER PLAN (CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 16, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING): APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: An area bounded by Goldenwest Street, Pacific Coast Highway, Beach Boulevard and Sixth Street On March 16, 1993 the Planning Commission took a series of straw votes on Districts No. 3 and No. 4 of the Downtown Specific Plan. Discussion for the this meeting will focus on Districts No. 5 and No. 6 as well as the General Provisions of the Specific Plan. To date, staff has not received the parking implementation study for the Parking Master Plan. Therefore, a final decision will not be made on the Downtown Master Parking Plan until April 20, 1993. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission Approve Code Amendment No. 92-5 (Downtown Specific Plan) with the 'Village Concept Master Plan' and Downtown Parking Plan as amended. Discussion ensued regarding net site area versus gross site area calculations, alley widths and upper story setbacks. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Gary Mulligan, 117 Main Street, stated his concern regarding the suggested alley width. Mr. Mulligan felt 30 feet would be to wide. Michelle Pap, 16000 Villa Yorba #622, stated she felt the suggested 30 foot alley width was to wide. Bob Bolen, 1818 Pine, spoke in opposition to the suggested changes in District 5. His concerns included height limits, gross versus net area calculations and 30 foot alley to wide. Jo Christian Craig, 529 Lake Street, spoke in opposition to the suggested minimum parcel size in District 6. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission requested a continuance until April 20, 1993 in order to obtain the Downtown Master Parking Plan and allow staff to prepare a report on the effect of gross site area versus net site area calculations in all Districts. 1 PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -2- (6630d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY DETTLOFF, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO CONTINUE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 92-5 (DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN) WITH THE "VILLAGE CONCEPT MASTER PLAN" AND DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAN TO THE APRIL 20, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-2 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO, 92-60/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 93-4 (CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING): APPLICANT: John/Angelo Lardas APPELLANT: Roy Richardson, Planning Commissioner, City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: 6561 Edinger Avenue (McDonald's Restaurant) At the applicant's request, Use Permit No. 92-60 was continued from the March 2, 1993 Planning Commission meeting to allow McDonald's adequate time to meet with the other property owners to discuss leasing area for parking, and abandoning the access easement. As indicated in the attached letter dated March 24, 1993, the applicant has requested an additional two (2) week continuance to resolve all matters with the adjacent property owners. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the appeal of Zoning Administrator's approval of Use Permit No. 92-60 and Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 93-4 to the April 20, 1993 Planning Commission meeting as requested by the applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DETTLOFF, SECOND BY COOK, TO CONTINUE FOR 30 DAYS THE APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 92-6 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 93-4, TO THE MAY 4, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -3- (6630d) B-3 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 93-1: APPLICANT: Bill Winn LOCATION: 300 Pacific Coast Highway (northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street) Site Plan Amendment is a request to amend the site plan as approved for Conditional Use Permit No. 88-7 by modifying the Pierside Pavilion open space plaza, which is located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. The applicant wishes to remove the existing fountain from the open space plaza, and replace it with a seating area and a surfers' "Walk of Fame". STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of Site Plan Amendment No. 93-1 with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Bill Winn, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, property manager of the Pavilion, stated they wished to remove the fountain because of vandalism and safety for children. _._ Tom Kruse, 518 - 10th Street, spoke in support of the request. Dianne Easterling, 203 - 8th Street, spoke in opposition to the request. Loretta Wolfe, 411 - 6th Street, spoke in opposition to the request. Richard Andino, 16549 Lassen Street, Fountain Valley, spoke in support of the fountain removal. He stated that his daughter fell into the fountain and could have been seriously injured. Peter Townend, 14172 Ebony Way, Westminster, spoke in support of the request. Michelle Pap, 1600 Villa Yorba #622, 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. The Commission discussed the removal of the fountain. It was felt that the fountain was designed into the project as open space to soften the structure. They did not oppose the "walk of fame" for surfers but were opposed to the complete elimination of the fountain. They decided a continuance was necessary and directed the applicant to prepare an alternative design which incorporates a fountain with the "walk of fame". PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -4- (6630d) A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO CONTINUE SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-1 TO THE MAY 4, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, B-4 APPEAL - USE PERMIT NO. 92-66: APPLICANT/ APPELLANT: Central Park No. 9 - Jeff Smith LOCATION: Derby Circle at Saddleback Lane Use Permit No. 92-66 is a request to install an entry gate for Tract 13439, a newly developed 27 lot subdivision in the Ellis-Goldenwest quartersection. On February 2, 1993, the Zoning Administrator denied Use Permit No. 92-66 and approved Lot Line Adjustment No. 93-1. The.use permit was denied based on potential adverse effects on traffic flow in the area and impacts to the future residence on Lot 1. The applicant filed an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's denial of the use permit on February 8, 1993. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the appeal and uphold the Zoning Administrator's denial of Use Permit No. 92-66 with findings. The applicant submitted a request for continuance for 30 days. Commissioner Cook stated she would be abstaining from voting on this request in conformance with the Political Reform Act. A MOTION WAS MADE BY INGLEE, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO CONTINUE THE APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 92-66, TO THE MAY 4, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Bourguignon, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Cook MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/6/93 Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee -5- (6630d) B-5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 92-41/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO, 93-2: APPLICANT: Scats Gymnastics - Don Peters, Executive Director LOCATION: 15682 Producer Lane Conditional Use Permit No. 92-41/Negative Declaration No. 93-3 is a request to establish SCATS Gymnastics training facility within an existing 27,438 square foot industrial building at 15682 Producer Lane. The proposed project consists of 16,395 square feet of gymnasium and 11,043 square feet of administrative offices located south of McFadden Avenue on the east side of Producer Lane. Because the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code does not specify a parking requirement for a gymnastics facility, staff requested that the applicant submit a parking study of their existing facility on Research Drive. Staff has determined that parking for the proposed use can be provided after re -striping the parking lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as the peak hours of operation for SCATS are typically weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends when the surrounding industrial uses are winding down or completely closed. The resulting staggered hours of operation create more parking opportunities for all uses and help ensure compatibility between the sports center and the light industrial uses. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Don Peters, 5811 Brannen Drive, stated he was there to answer any questions the Commission may have. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY DETTLOFF, TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-2, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -6- (6630d) 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY DETTLOFF, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-41 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-41: 1. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 92-41 for establishment of a gymnastics training facility is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation of General Industrial which allows unclassified uses such as a sports training facility to locate in any zone subject to approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. 2. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed gymnastics training facility properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. No exterior changes will be made to the existing industrial building other than re -striping the parking lot. The re -striping activity will conform to code standards and improve traffic circulation on the property. 3. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on a site are properly integrated. Establishment of the gymnastics training facility will be properly integrated to adjacent uses because the peak hours of operation for the gymnastics center are weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends when the industrial businesses are winding down or closed. - 4. The access to and parking for the proposed gymnastics training facility does not create an undue traffic problem. Adequate parking can be provided on -site and peak hours of operation will typically be staggered so that proper traffic circulation will be maintained. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-41: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 25, 1993 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. All gymnastics spectator events such as exhibitions, etc., shall be held either during weekend hours between 6:00 p.m. Sunday. No spectator events shall take competitions, at an off -site venue or Friday and 6:00 p.m. place on weekdays. PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -7- (6630d) 3. The following shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy: a. The signage currently reserving parking spaces for Flooring Concepts and Mohawk Finishing Products, Inc. shall be removed unless a Parking Management Plan is submitted and approved by the Community Development Department. b. The parking on Lot 2 shall be re -striped to conform to the site plan dated March 25, 1993 and pursuant to the requirements of Article 960, Off -Street Parking and Landscaping, of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. c. All fencing blocking access in and around the parking area shall be removed. 4. The Fire Department conditions of approval are as follows: a. The Automatic Fire Sprinkler System modifications for an "assembly" will be required to be installed throughout the proposed complex. b. All roads leading into the complex must be identified as fire lanes and must be posted with "no parking" signs. The northwest and southwest corners of the fire lanes must have a minimum 17' x 45' turning radius designed so fire apparatus can make the turns. c-.'-The building address numbers must be ten inches or greater in height with a minimum 1-1/2" brush stroke. d. Fire extinguishers must be installed and located in areas approved by the Fire Department. e. An Automatic Detection and Alarm System must be installed pursuant to State Building Standards. f. All existing systems of the proposed project must comply with Building Division and Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code. 5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 92-41/Negative Declaration No. 93-2 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 6. This conditional use permit shall not become effective for any purpose until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 7. Conditional Use Permit No. 92-41/Negative Declaration No. 93-2 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. PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -a- (6630d) L 1 B-6 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 93-1:, APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Public Works LOCATION: Southern terminus of Quarterhorse and Saddleback Lane in the Ellis-Goldenwest Quartersection. The area is bounded by Ellis Avenue, Garfield Avenue, Edwards Street and Goldenwest Street. The proposed project is located within the Ellis-Goldenwest Quartersection at the southern terminus of Quarterhorse and Saddleback Lanes. The purpose of the request is to find that the proposed alignment and installation of a storm drain pipe from Tentative Tract No. 14009 to Tentative Tract No. 13439 is in conformance with the General Plan. The storm drain connection is an off -site improvement conditioned by approval of Tentative Tract No. 14009, an approved 96 lot estate residential subdivision. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends approval of the request. Approval is based upon findings of consistency with the goals and policies of the Community Facilities Element of the General Plan and will serve to implement the Ellis-Goldenwest and Holly-Seacliff Specific Plans. Steve May, Public Works, submitted a letter requesting continuance to the April 20, 1993 Planning Commission meeting in order to allow the applicant additional time to negotiate a land acquisition. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY INGLEE, TO CONTINUE GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 93-1 TO THE APRIL 20, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C. CONSENT CALENDAR None D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None PC Minutes - 4/6/93 (6630d) E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INQUIRIES Commissioner Cook - asked staff to investigate the street light globes in the Main Street Park next to the Longboard Restaurant. She thought that they may be to close to the adjacent building. Steve May, Public Works, said he would report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Biddle - asked staff to investigate why the end of Utica Street was blocked off by a partial block wall. Steve May, Public Works, stated he would report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Gorman - asked staff to investigate the coastal zoning boundary in his neighborhood. He stated that his neighbors were getting conflicting responses from the Planning Department. Scott Hess, Senior Planner, stated he would report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Inglee - asked staff to investigate why the center dividers on Warner Avenue near the Meadowlark Airport area were void of landscaping. Steve May, Public Works, stated he would report back at the next meeting. F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director, restated actions taken at the April 5, 1993 City Council meeting. G . ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE AT 9:15 PM BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY INGLEE, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION (AGENDA REVIEW, SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT), ON APRIL 20, 1993 AND THEN TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kj 1 APPROVED BY: 'Itc I 101,I)r Mike Adams, Secretary P anning Commission Chairperson PC Minutes - 4/6/93 -10- 4 (6630d)