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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1993
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff
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Gorman, Inglee
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.
Diane Easterling, 203-8th Street, stated she thought requests
requiring Zoning Administrator's approval that impact a large
portion of the community should be required to come before the
Planning Commission.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO.
92-60/ CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 93-4 (CONTINUED
FROM THE APRIL 6, 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 April 6, 1993 Planning Commission meeting to allow McDonald's
additional time to meet with adjoining property owners to discuss
leasing area for parking, and abandoning the access easement.
The applicant has since revised their request to include a
reciprocal parking and access agreement with the adjacent commercial
property to the west. Henry L. Cole, property owner of the Kentucky
Fried Chicken (6531 Edinger) and Chalet Liquor (6541 Edinger)
property has agreed to allow McDonald's the use of a portion of his
lot,for parking. This would allow McDonald's to install the
proposed playland with ancillary outdoor seating. As a result,
McDonald's has withdrawn their conditional exception (variance)
request as the required number of parking spaces will be provided on
both parcels.
With the proposed access and parking agreement between McDonald's
and Mr. Cole, and the abandonment of the existing fifteen (15) foot
access easement, staff believes concerns of the residential property
owners and adjacent commercial property owners will be addressed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission deny the appeal and approve
Use Permit No. 92-60 with findings and suggested conditions of
approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE -OPENED.
John Linde, 6562 Zimerick Drive, adjacent resident stated he was
concerned about privacy, as delivery trucks can see into his
backyard. He asked the Commission to consider additional trees to
intensify the buffer between the residents and delivery traffic.
Mrs. Phyllis Meadows, 6572 Limerick Drive, adjacent resident stated
her concerns were the same as the previous speakers. She also
stated concern regarding the location of the trash dumpster in
relation to the adjacent residents.
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Bud Cole, 6541-31 Edinger Avenue, adjacent property owner of liquor
store and Kentucky Fried Chicken, spoke in support of staff
recommendation except, the consolidation of driveways and
landscaping.
Do Sok Yi, 6541 Edinger, adjacent business (liquor store), stated
his concern with the consolidation of driveways creating hazardous
traffic conditions and loss of a parking space.
Ivan Ulloc, 6581 Edinger Avenue, adjacent business (George's Mexican
Restaurant) stated his concern with parking. He requested a
condition be included which requires identification of parking
spaces per business. He was also concerned that the recording of
the easement with the County be legal.
Sharon Collins, 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, #800, San Diego,
representing McDonalds, stated McDonald's willingness to address all
the property owners and residents concerns.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission discussed the various property owner's and resident's
concerns and incorporation of their requests into the conditions of
approval. The Commission decided to leave the driveways as they
currently exist, include signage for specific business parking, move
trash enclosure to an acceptable location, intensification of
landscaping to take the privacy of residents into account and modify
current driveways to have curb cuts in compliance with Public Works
standards.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY INGLEE, TO DENY THE
APPEAL AND APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 92-60 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED
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 - USE PERMIT NO, 92-60:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed
playland and modified site plan will not be detrimental to:
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a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity. The proposed playland will be situated on the
south side of the building, reducing any noise impacts to
residential areas. Furthermore, the vehicular access will be
relocated further south reducing noise impacts to the
residents. The new access easement will allow for parking
and landscaping between the easement and residential
properties.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or
building. The location, site layout, and design of the
proposed playland and parking lot modification properly
adapts the proposed parking and landscaping to streets,
driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a
harmonious manner. With the conditions imposed, the proposed
access and additional parking will not create an undue
traffic problem. The easement will also provide additional
emergency access to the site. Furthermore, the reciprocal
parking agreement will reduce parking impacts due to the
playland addition.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-60 will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed
parking lot modification and playland addition are consistent
with the goals and objectives of the General Commercial Land Use
designation of the General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO 92-60:
1. The site plan, outdoor seating plan and elevations received and
dated April 22, 1993 shall be the conceptually approved layout
with modifications indicated below:
a. Parking spaces along the rear property line shall be reduced
in depth to 16 feet, six (6) inches to provide for a wider
landscape planter.
b. The site plan shall be dimensioned to reflect a minimum rear
landscape planter width of six (6) feet.
c. The trash enclosure shall be setback a minimum 20 feet from
the northerly property line.
d. The two (2) driveways located at 6531-41 Edinger shall be
delineated as radius -type construction per Public Works
standards.
e. A minimum six (6) foot wide landscape planter shall be
located along the south property line (6531-41 Edinger)
except at the approved driveway location.
f. The proposed relocated building on the rear of the property
(6531-Edinger) shall be relocated further south to maintain a
56 foot rear yard setback fur future site improvements.
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g. Parking on the site at 6531-Edinger shall restripped to
reflect code requirements and the conditions herein.
h. A minor expansion to the restaurant for an order window
booth, in lieu of an order menu board, may be permitted.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits the following shall be
completed:
a. Submit four (4) sets of landscape and irrigation plans in
accord with approved plan for both parcels to the Department
of Community Development and Public Works for review and
approval. The plan shall reflect the conditions stated
herein and include intensified landscaping with minimum 24
inch box trees within the planter along the rear property
line to create a continuous landscaped barrier for privacy
for adjacent residences.
b. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site and
adjacent properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be
approved by the Community Development Department and the City
Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall be
recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. A copy shall
be filed with the Department of Community Development.
c. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover
sheet of all working drawing sets submitted for plan check.
d. Submit copy of revised site plan and outdoor seating plan
pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review and approval and
inclusion in the entitlement file. The plan shall also
include both property owner's authorization.
e. The applicant/property owner shall receive written
authorization from all commercial property owners for the
abandonment of the existing 15 foot access easement and
establishment of new 26 foot easement as depicted on plan.
The agreement shall be signed and notarized by each property
owner. The agreement shall be approved as to form by the
City Attorney and recorded with the County Recorder.
f. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure
sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All
outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto
adjacent properties.
g. All utility apparatuses such as but not limited to backflow
devices and Edison transformers, shall be prohibited in the
front yard and exterior sideyards unless properly screened by
approved landscaping or any other method approved by the
Director of Planning. All such apparatuses shall be depicted
on the site plan.
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3. Prior to final inspection and use of outdoor seating/playland,
the following shall be completed:
a. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems
on both parcels, per the approved plan, shall be completed
prior to final inspection/use of playland area.
b. The two (2) driveways located at 6531-41 Edinger shall be
upgraded to radius -type construction per Public Works
standards and the approved plan.
c. 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.
d. The applicant shall restripe the parking lot on both parcels
to conform with the approved site plan.
e. The applicant shall install and maintain signage on the site
and adjacent westerly parcel identifying available parking
for restaurant (McDonald's) customers.
4. This use permit shall not become effective for any purpose until
an "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been properly executed by
the applicant and an authorized representative of the owners of
both the properties, and returned to the Planning Division; and
until the ten (10) day appeal period has elapsed.
5. This 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
Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date.
6. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke this use
permit if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicant/owner shall be responsible for payment of Traffic
Impact fees prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
and/or final building permit approval.
2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.,
3. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid.
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B-2 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO 93-1 (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 6, 1993
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
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".
The Planning Commission reviewed the request on April 6, 1993 and
continued it to the meeting of May 4, 1993. The Commission
requested that the applicant return with a plaza design that
incorporates a smaller scale fountain or water feature. The
applicant is currently working with an architect, staff, and the
Design Review Board to explore the various options. Accordingly,
the applicant is requesting a two (2) week continuance to May 18,
1993, to complete these discussions and accompanying drawings.
Staff concurs with this request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue Site Plan
Amendment No. 93-1 to the May 18, 1993 Planning Commission meeting
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO CONTINUE SITE
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-1 TO THE MAY 18, 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-3 APPEAL - USE PERMIT NO. 92-66 (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 6,
1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT/
APPELLANT: Central Park No. 9 - Jeff Smith
LOCATION: Derby Circle at Saddleback Lane
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Use Permit No. 92-66 is a request to install a vehicular 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.
This item was scheduled for the April 6, 1993 Planning Commission
meeting, and continued to May 4, 1993 at the applicant's request.
The applicant has requested another continuance to the June 15, 1993
Planning Commission meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the Appeal of Use
Permit No. 92-66 to the June 15, 1993 Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Cook stated she would be abstaining from voting on this
request in conformance with the Political Reform Act.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY INGLEE, TO CONTINUE THE
APPEAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 92-66 TO THE JUNE 15, 1993 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Cook
MOTION PASSED
B-4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-43 (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 20,
1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: Samuale D. Roger
LOCATION: 17304 Beach Boulevard (Jam's in Holland Center)
On April 20, 1993, the applicant requested Conditional Use Permit
No. 92-43, a request for live entertainment within an existing
coffee house, to be continued to the May 4, 1993 Planning Commission
meeting.
Jam's Cafe du Monde, a coffee house located in the Holland Center
(east side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 50 feet north of
Holland Drive) is requesting live entertainment which will consist
of acoustic music, poetry, storytelling and theatrical presentations
as a compliment to the coffee house. The subject site meets the
locational requirements to buffer live entertainment music from any
adjacent residential properties. No dancing is proposed as part of
this request.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Planning staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
92-43 to establish live entertainment with findings and suggested
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Lynette Widmeyer, 6412 Newbury Drive, spoke in support of the
request.
Judy Miller, 6412 Newbury Drive, co -applicant, spoke in support of
the request and read into the record a customers letter of support.
Sam Roger, 6412 Newbury Drive, co -applicant, spoke in support of the
request stating she was available for questions.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK, SECOND BY RICHARDSON, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-43 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 N0, 92-43:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 92-43, a request for live
entertainment with hours of operation for live entertainment
from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for Jam's Cafe du Monde, with 12
seats, will be compatible with adjacent residential
properties/uses because the existing parking and site layout
provide adequate parking and buffering from the existing two (2)
story apartment building located to the east of the subject
property.
2. The establishment maintenance and operation of the proposed live
entertainment in conjunction with an existing coffee house with
12 seats will not be detrimental to the general welfare of
persons working and/or residing in the vicinity or detrimental
to the value of property and improvements in the neighborhood.
Adequate on -site parking, parking space distribution and
buffering from the residential zoned property and uses is
provided.
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3. The location, site layout, and design of the existing structures
does properly adapt to the proposed use and structures and to
the streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses
in a harmonious manner.
4. Conditional Use Permit No. 92-43 a request for live
entertainment in conjunction with an existing coffee house is
consistent with the land use designation of general commercial
of the General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 92-43:
1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated
January 26, 1993 shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. The use shall conform to the following:
a. All exterior doors and windows shall remain closed during all
hours of live entertainment.
b. The hours of operation shall be limited to between the
following hours:
Monday - Sunday 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
c. There shall be no dumping of trash and/or glass bottles
outside the building after 10:00 PM.
d. The restroom shall be available for patron's use during
business hours.
e. The number of live entertainment performers shall be limited
to a maximum of four (4) players at any given time.
f. If a stage/platform is provided for live entertainment, it
must be handicap accessible.
g. The maximum number of seats shall be 12.
3. The applicant shall obtain approval of an entertainment permit
from the Business License Department within 30 days of final
date of project approval. The applicant shall submit a copy to
the Planning Division.
4. The proposed use shall comply with all applicable Fire and
Building Codes including Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building code.
5. All activities shall comply with all applicable Ordinances of
Title 5, Business License and Regulations, and Title 9, Public
Peace, Morals and Welfare of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
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6. The proposed live entertainment shall comply with Chapter 8.40
"Noises" of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. Should
complaints be received regarding noises generated by the live
entertainment, the Planning Commission reserves the right to
require the applicant to mitigate the noise level.
7. Dancing shall be prohibited.
8. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Parking
Management Plan created for the tenants of the Holland Center.
9. The applicant is restricted to the proposed uses of Conditional
Use Permit No. 92-43. Any additional activities beyond those
proposed shall require the review and approval of the
conditional use permit process.
10. A review of the use shall be conducted within six (6) months of
the issuance to verify compliance with all conditions of
approval and applicable Articles of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code. If there are violations of these conditions or
code sections, staff will schedule a review before the Planning
Commission.
11. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional
Use Permit No. 92-43 if any violations of these conditions or
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
12. Conditional Use Permit No. 92-43 shall not become effective for
any purpose until and "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been
signed and notarized by the applicant, and returned to the
Planning Division; and until the ten (10) day appeal period has
elapsed.
13. Conditional Use Permit No. 92-43 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.
CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 92-43 for -live entertainment is not
transferable.
B-5 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 93-3 (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 20
1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: Mark Frank, Pedro Electric Sign Company
LOCATION: 6491 Edinger Avenue (Blockbuster Video)
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Special Sign Permit No. 93-3 is a request by Blockbuster Video for a
six (6) foot high monument sign with 18 square feet of signage in
addition to existing wall signage. The Ordinance Code allows corner
sites with less than 400 feet of frontage either wall signs or a
freestanding sign. The monument sign is requested to replace a non
conforming pole sign for which a limited sign permit was previously
approved and has now expired.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending denial of the monument sign based on the
existing wall signage being adequate to advertise the business. The
wall sign is an entirely illuminated awning sign approved by special
sign permit for 266% more signage than normally permitted by the
code.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Mark Frank, San Pedro Sign Company, presented a slide presentation
to the Commission.
Gary Taylor, Blockbuster Video, spoke in support of a logo sign.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission discussed the use of the logo sign the applicant was
requesting. Staff stated that the logo sign was not permitted
within code because of the size of the primary awning sign. The
Commission discussed alternatives to staff's recommendation.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE SPECIAL
SIGN PERMIT NO. 93-3 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Inglee
NOES: Gorman
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO, 93-3:
1. Strict compliance with Article 976 will result in substantial
economic hardship to the applicant because a pole sign
previously approved by a limited sign permit is to be removed
which is necessary for identification of the site.
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2. There are unusual site or building characteristics that
preclude Blockbuster Video from yielding adequate signage from
the provisions of the sign code. A block wall on Edwards
Street blocks view of the elevation signs requiring that the
site have both elevation and a monument sign.
3. Due to the fact that there are special site or building
conditions applicable to the site, although signage exist
already exceeding the limitations of the code, approval of
additional signage for a six (6) foot high,18 square foot
monument sign is necessary to enjoy sign provisions enjoyed by
surrounding properties.
4. Additional signage for this site would not constitute an
aesthetic impact to the site and surrounding properties.
5. The proposed six (6) foot high, 18 square foot monument sign
will not adversely affect other signs in the area.
6. The proposed six (6) foot high, 18 square foot monument sign
will be compatible with signage in the surrounding area.
7. The proposed sign at 6491 Edinger will not obstruct pedestrian
or vehicular traffic vision.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO 93-3:
1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated
March 11, 1993 shall be the approved layout.
2. Removal of the pole sign is required within 30 days of date of
approval of this entitlement.
3. 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.
B-6 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT
NO. 92-65:
APPLICANT: Michael Niccole
APPELLANT: Gary Gorman, Planning Commissioner, City of
Huntington Beach
LOCATION: 520 Main Street (Niccole's Ristorante)
Use Permit No. 92-65 was conditionally approved by the Zoning
Administrator on March 31, 1993 permitting the establishment of
outdoor dining at the Niccole's Ristorante at 520 Main Street.
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On April 8, 1993, Use Permit No. 92-65 was appealed by Planning
Commissioner Gary Gorman due to complaints by area residents and
concerns regarding the outdoor dining. Mr. Gorman believes that the
approved outdoor dining will result in noise impacts to the adjacent
residences and may impact pedestrian access along the public
sidewalk.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the appeal and
sustain the Zoning Administrator's approval of Use Permit No. 92-65
with findings and suggested conditions of approval.
The Commission questioned staff about any specific guidelines
governing outdoor dining. Staff stated that currently none exist;
however, there is a proposed ordinance, in the process of being
reviewed and discussed, that would cover outdoor dining. Staff
stated that this request would fall within the guidelines of the
proposed ordinance should it be adopted as is. Staff also stated
that if the Commission wished to approve this before the ordinance
was adopted, they could condition this request to follow the
guidelines of the adopted standards if they should be modified.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Suzanne Beukema, 522 Main Street, spoke in support of the request.
Terry L. Olson, 611-6th Street, spoke in opposition to the request.
Thomas James Roman, 611-6th Street, #2, spoke in opposition to the
request.
Susan Zizakis, 16951 Mt. Collier, Fountain Valley, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Gus Zisakis, 16951 Mt. Collien, Fountain Valley, spoke in opposition
to the request.
Mike Niccole, 520 Main Street, applicant, spoke in support of the
request. Mr. Niccole stated that he has followed all code
requirements and does not foresee a pedestrian interference
problem. He also stated that the complaints for increased parking
were unfounded as the patron numbers would be decreased with outdoor
dining.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission questioned counsel as to the liability factor.
Counsel stated that the applicant is required to have a Hold
Harmless Agreement Contract with the City. The Commission also
discussed their concern regarding obstruction of pedestrian
right-of-way. A discussion ensued regarding the approval of outdoor
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dining for morning and lunch to determine.the impacts. Michael
Niccole explained to the Commission that he was a dinner restaurant
and wished to have the outdoor dining in'the evening. Mr. Niccole's
stated that his wish for lunchtime outdoor dining was to be able to
draw a lunch crowd.
The Commission requested staff to continue this item to the next
meeting in order for staff, two (2) Planning Commissioner's (Gorman,
Bourguignon), the applicant (Michael Niccole) and residents to meet
and discuss possible solutions to the residents complaints.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DETTLOFF, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO CONTINUE
THE APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO.
92-65 TO THE MAY 18, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Cook, Bourguignon,
NOES:
Biddle
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee
C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 6, 1993
A MOTION WAS MADE BY INGLEE, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 1993, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Cook, Bourguignon,
Inglee
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 20, 1993
A MOTION WAS MADE BY INGLEE, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 1993, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Cook, Bourguignon,
Inglee
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
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D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-2 (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 20,
1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: David Czaja
LOCATION: 5142 Warner Avenue
Site Plan Amendment No. 93-2 is a request to amend the approved
elevations which requires the ground floor patio walls to be
constructed of a combination of three (3) feet of block wall and
three (3) feet of plexiglass pursuant to Conditions of Approval
No. 2.c. of Conditional Use Permit No. 90-63.
This project was continued at the last Planning Commission meeting
at the request of the applicant in order to allow time for more
discussion with the Planning staff. Staff has since met with the
applicant and he intends to revise the plans to depict three and
one-half (3-1/2) feet of block wall with two and one-half (2-1/2)
feet of decorative wrought iron. The applicant requests an
additional two (2) week continuance to complete and re -submit new
elevation drawings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue Site Plan
Amendment No. 93-2 to the May 18, 1993 Planning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO CONTINUE
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-2 TO THE MAY 18, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INQUIRIES
Commissioner Gorman - asked staff to investigate the park next
to the Longboard Bar and Grill. He stated the project
abutting on the opposite side overhangs into the public
easement. Staff stated they would investigate and report back.
Commissioner Inglee - stated that his previous request for
completion of the median on Warner had yet to be resolved.
Staff stated they would investigate.
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Commissioner Richardson - stated that after the Commission had
voted to approve the Waterfront Development Agreement, an
article appeared in a newspaper stating that the Waterfront
Hilton was behind in rent owed the City. Commissioner
Richardson asked counsel if this could create any problems
regarding their decision. Counsel stated that the facts came
out after their decision and it should have no complicating
effects.
Commissioner Richardson asked the Commissioners if they had
received answers to their previous inquiries. The
Commissioners stated that they had.
Commissioner Richardson discussed with staff his previous
inquiry regarding the tax base newspaper article.
The Commissioners discussed the Community Development audit
report which they had received. Staff explained that they
should review it and submit any comments that they have on the
report to staff.
F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Scott Hess, Senior Planner, restated action taken at the
May 3, 1993 City Council Meeting.
G . ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO ADJOURN TO A
6:30 PM AGENDA REVIEW ON MAY 18, 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
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APPROVED BY*
Mike Adams, Secre ary Plafining Commission Chairperson
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