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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1993
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM
DISCUSSION OF THE ARROYO-SECO AUDIT ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DRAFT CODE OF ETHICS
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
Commissioner Richardson stated that it was the intent of the
Commission to continue item B-5, Code Amendment No. 93-2 and
Negative Declaration No. 91-32, to a special meeting on June 8,
1993. He stated that if anyone should have comments they should
submit them to the Community Development Department and they would
be included in the report for that date.
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.
Richard Harlow, 211 Main Street, spoke in regards to item C-1 on the
agenda.- He submitted a letter of opposition to the Commission from
Ronald and Emily Ann Brindle, who he is representing. Mr. Harlow
requested that the item be pulled from the agenda in order to allow
staff time to study alternative sites for a park in the
Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan area.
A.- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Continued)
Bill Holman, 23 Corporate Plaza, Suite 250, Newport Beach,
representing Pacific Coast Homes, spoke in support of item D-2 an
extension of time. Mr. Holman stated that the delay was being
caused by sluggish market conditions.
George E. Arnold. spoke in opposition to an extension of time for
item D-2.
Commissioner Richardson stated their intent to continue item B-1 to
a special meeting on June 8, 1993, and requested a motion to move
item B-1 to the end of the public hearing items on the agenda.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DETTLOFF, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO MOVE ITEM B-1 TO
THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman, Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bourguignon
MOTION PASSED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MINUTES WILL RELECT ACTIONS TAKEN IN THE
REGULAR AGENDA ORDER
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 92-5/DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN CODE
AMENDMENT/"VILLAGE CONCEPT" AND DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY AND
MASTER PLAN (CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 20 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 April 20, 1993, the Planning Commission continued action -on the
Downtown Specific Plan Code Amendment in anticipation of receiving
the parking management plan from the City's consultant. -
Planning staff received the Draft Downtown Parking Study and Master
Plan on April 19, 1993. Staff has reviewed and commented on the
draft submitted by the consultant (Greer and Company) and forwarded
staff's comments to the consultant for incorporation into the final
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document. The report presented the current parking demand along
with projections on future parking demands based on the revised
Downtown Specific Plan, but did not include conclusions and
recommendations. As of this date staff has not received the final
Downtown Parking Study and Master Plan.
To summarize the information in the draft parking analysis and
study, it indicates that the current downtown core area provides a
total of 1,880 parking spaces. The draft analysis indicates that
approximately 566 (30%) to 695 (37%) of the current parking spaces
were utilized during the peak hours on both a Friday and Saturday.
The future peak parking demand as analyzed in the draft documents
indicates that 887 (47%) parking spaces will be utilized for the
core area within the downtown area.
The information provided is in draft form only at this point and
does not include any recommendation for implementation of the
Parking Master Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission proceed with the straw
votes for Districts No. 5 and No. 6. Once this process is complete,
staff will return with a summary of all the straw votes and be
prepared to create a new legislative draft. The staff will also
provide new language to address historic preservation and school
issues. Staff recommends the continuance to the June 1, 1993
Planning Commission meeting.
The following straw votes were taken by the Commissioners on
Districts No. 5 and No. 6:
DISTRICT 5
A straw vote motion was made by Dettloff, second by Richardson, to
accept the following modification, passing unanimously:
Section 4.7.04 Maximum Building Height.
Residential Projects - Maximum building height shall be ten (10)
feet for each story plus an additional ten (10) feet for
roofline treatment.
Commercial Projects
feet for each story
roofline treatment.
fifteen (15) feet.
- Maximum building height shall be ten (10)
plus an additional ten (10) feet for
EXCEPTION: first floor may be maximum
Note: Additional building height may be granted for mechanical
screening up to fourteen (14) feet; unique rooflines may add an
additional ten (10) feet.
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A straw vote motion was made by Biddle, second by Dettloff, to
accept the following modification, passing unanimously:
Section 4.7.08 Setback (Rear Yard).
Note: An additional ROW dedication will be required to widen the
alley to twenty-four (24) feet.
A straw vote motion was made by Richardson, second by Dettloff, to
accept the remaining modifications recommended by staff, passing
unanimously.
DISTRICT 6
A straw vote motion was made by Biddle, second by Cook, to accept
the following modification, passing unanimously:
Section 4.8.02 Minimum Parcel Size.
Exception: Allow twenty-five (25) foot lot frontages to develop.
A straw vote motion was made by Biddle, second by Bourguignon, to
accept the following modification, passing unanimously:
Section 4.8.08 Setback (Rear Yard).
Note: An additional ROW dedication will be required to widen the
alley to twenty-four (24) feet.
A straw vote motion was made by Cook, second by Gorman, to accept
the following modification, passing unanimously:
Section 4.8.01 Permitted Uses.
Add to permitted uses existing auto repair and towing may remain.
A straw vote motion was made by Cook, to accept the following
modification, passing unanimously:
Section 4.8.01 Permitted Uses.
Add - Residential units (Single Family Residential) will not
need a conditional use permit if they meet code, in the area
with frontage on 3rd and Lake Streets, below Orange and Palm
Avenues.
A straw vote motion was made by Dettloff, second by Richardson, to
accept staff's recommended modification to Section 4.8.03 Maximum
Density/Intensity., passing unanimously.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON JUNE 8, 1993
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B-2 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-1 (CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 4, 1993
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: Bill Winn
LOCATION: 300 Pacific Coast Highway (northeast corner of
Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street)
This item was first presented to the Planning Commission on April 6,
1993. The Commission continued the item to May 4, 1993, and
directed that the applicant return with plans for a smaller scale
water feature. The applicant requested a further continuance to May
18, 1993, in order to meet with the Design Review Board and complete
the plans.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Site Plan
Amendment No. 93-1 as re -submitted by the applicant, with findings
and suggested conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Dianne Easterling, 203 - 8th Street, stated her approval of the new
proposed fountain. She also stated that the applicant had addressed
her concern regarding a swap meet atmosphere and she would support
this request with a couple of conditions, which she submitted to the
Commission.
Loretta Wolfe, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke in
support of the revised project.
Tom Kruse, 518 - 10th Street, stated that the cost of the fountain
that the Commission had previously suggested was too high in cost,
but presented the alternative fountain to the Commission.
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 marble in the fountain as
another danger to children, as it could be very slippery. The
applicant stated that he wished only to use the best materials. He
stated that the marble would not be in a position easily accessible
to the children, but he would explore other materials if the
Commission wished. The Commission also discussed the laws and
enforcement regarding vandalism to the fountain.
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A MOTION WAS MAD BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY COOK TO APPROVE SITE PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 93-1 AS RE -SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT, WITH FINDINGS
AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Cook, Bourguignon,
Inglee
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-1:
1. The revision to the plaza area does not constitute a substantial
change in the use of the public open space or surrounding area
and complies with the intent of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-7.
2. The revision to the plaza will increase the amount of public
seating available, and provide a strong tie in to the "Surf
City" theme.
3. The revision to the plaza area results in an improved
development because the existing fountain has proven to be a
hazard to public safety, and the proposed fountain will be
smaller scale.
4. The revision complies with all applicable provisions of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance code and Downtown Specific Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-1:
1. The site plan and elevations received and dated May 5, 1993
shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. Prior to construction, the Department of Community Development
shall review the following:
a. Elevations and final site plans to depict colors and building
materials proposed.
b. Final Plans for the "Pierside Pavilion" signage.
c. A plan detailing the future placement of the "Surfers'
Impressions".
3. Prior to installation of the art piece in the fountain, the
Design Review Board shall review and approve the proposal.
4. All future outdoor commercial activities in the plaza shall be
limited to "special events" only; shall be limited to the area
behind the benches and fountain; and shall be subject to review
and approval by the Zoning Administrator.
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5. The fountain and plaza area shall be maintained in a neat and
clean manner.
6. Construction shall not commence until after Labor Day weekend
1993.
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. This site plan amendment 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-3 DRAFT HOLLY-SEACLIFF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN (CONTINUED FROM
THE APRIL 20, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: Seacliff Partners
LOCATION: Holly-Seacliff area
On April 20, 1993 the Planning Commission continued the
Holly-Seacliff Affordable Housing Plan to allow the applicant and
staff to meet and discuss revisions. The Agreement has been
modified by deleting certain sections, as well as adding language
for clarification. Staff is recommending two (2) additional
modifications:
1. Page 6, #3 - Units constructed by others. Add language which
states "...or other incentives of equal financial value."
2. Page 6, 7D, 1-3. Delete.
A. Change shall to may.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Holly-Seacliff Affordable Housing
Plan to City Council as modified by the staff and applicant.
Staff read into a record a letter from the applicant that stated
they did not agree with staff's modifications. Discussion ensued
regarding the suggested made by staff and the requested changes made
by the applicant.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Tom Zanic, 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, representing applicant, gave
a presentation to the Commission and explained the various requested
changes.
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THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL OF THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN TO CITY
COUNCIL AS MODIFIED BY THE STAFF, APPLICANT AND THE COMMISSION, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Inglee
NOES: Dettloff, Gorman
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
Holly-Seacliff Affordable Housing Plan dated May 12, 1993 was
approved with the following modifications:
1. PaQe 6, #3 - Units constructed by others: No change to language.
2. Pages 6 & 7, D. #1-3: Delete all language.
#4: Change to 41 and change "shall" to "may".
3. Page 7, E - Phasing. Add b) "Submit final tract map to the
City within two (2) years from
Tentative Tract Map approval.";
Add c) "Commence construction of all such
affordable units within three (3)
months of recordation of the
affordable units final tract
maps."; and
Add d) "Complete all affordable units
within 18 months of commenced
construction date."
B-4 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO.
92-65 (CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 4, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING): - Applicant: Michael Niccole/Appellant: Gary Gorman,
Planning Commissioner, City of Huntington Beach
To permit the establishment of outdoor dining along a portion
of the public sidewalk.
LOCATION: 520 Main Street (Niccole's Ristorante)
Use Permit No. 92-65 was continued from the May 4, 1993 Planning
Commission meeting to allow staff the opportunity to meet with the
applicant and residents to discuss the issues brought up at the
hearing. Staff has attempted to schedule a meeting but has been
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unsuccessful up -to the date of preparation of this report. It is
anticipated that a meeting will occur during the week of May 17-21,
1993. Therefore, staff recommends continuance for a two (2) week
period.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Use Permit
No. 92-65 to the June 1, 1993 Planning Commission meeting.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE -OPENED.
George Arnold, spoke in opposition to the request.
Michael Niccole, applicant, stated he was willing to meet with the
parties opposed and Commission members to work out a compromise.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BOURGUIGNON, TO CONTINUE
USE PERMIT NO. 92-65 WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED, TO THE JUNE 1,
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-5 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-2/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-32:
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Community
Development
LOCATION: City-wide
On September 16, 1991, the City Council formed the Affordable
Housing Task Force. The Task Force was comprised of a cross section
of the community which included City officials, the Board of
Realtors, Chamber of Commerce and housing advocates. The Task Force
was given the charge of exploring the various aspects of affordable
housing and to recommend an affordable housing strategy to implement
the City's adopted Housing Element.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Negative
Declaration No. 91-32 and Code Amendment No. 93-2 and recommend
adoption by the City Council.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BIDDLE TO CONTINUE_
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-32 AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-2 TO A
SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 8, 1993, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Inglee
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B-6 SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 93-2:
APPLICANT: Carey Signs
LOCATION: 19900 Beach Boulevard (Newland Center)
Special Sign Permit No. 93-2 is a request to permit two (2) wall
signs identifying two (2) separate businesses on one (1) building
facade. The request is for a tenant located on the east side of the
Landmark (Fidelity Federal) Building to place a wall sign on the
west building facade facing Beach Boulevard.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the special sign permit because the
tenant has ample opportunity to place a wall sign at his own suite,
- there are vacant tenant panels on the freestanding center
identification sign that provides Beach Boulevard exposure, and
placement of a tenant sign on a wall other than the tenant space is
confusing for patrons looking for the site.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Doctor Rothenberg, 19900 Beach Blvd., owner of the business
requested the special sign permit stated that he had the landowners
approval and adjacent tenants had no objections.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Discussion ensued among the Commissioner's regarding various
alternatives to the sign permit.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY COOK, TO APPROVE SPECIAL
SIGN PERMIT NO. 93-2 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Cook, Bourguignon,
Inglee
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 93-2:
1. Strict compliance with Article 976 will result in a substantial
economic hardship to the applicant.
2. The proposed wall sign will not adversely affect other signs in
the area.
3. The proposed wall sign will not be detrimental to property
located in the vicinity of such sign; and will be compatible
with the surrounding area.
4. The proposed sign at 19900 Beach Boulevard will not obstruct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 93-2:
1. The site plan and elevations dated March 9, 1993, shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. The color of the letter returns shall be revised from the
proposed royal blue to grey, to be compatible with the
Fidelity Federal signs.
b. Signage shall be limited to 37.5 feet for the chiropractic
office. Additional signage (multi -tenant sign) may be added
for other tenants in the building not to exceed a combined
total of 37.5 square feet (maximum total with chiropractic
sign: 75 square feet). All future signs shall be subject to
Design Review Board review and approval.
2. 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.
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3. Special Sign Permit 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.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 93-3 (1993/94 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM):
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
The Government Code of the State of California, Section 65401,
provides that a local planning agency review a list of the -proposed
Public Works projects recommended for planning, initiation, or
construction during the ensuing fiscal year as to conformity with
the local General Plan. The City Department of Administrative
Services has submitted a coordinated list of all capital projects
recommended by City departments for FY 1993/94 in the form of a five
(5) year Capital Improvement Program. The Department of
Administrative Services requests that the Planning Commission make a
finding of conformity of the projects contained in the Capital
Improvement Program with the General Plan prior to submittal to the
City Council.
The projects listed in the Capital Improvement Program will
constitute General Plan Conformance No. 93-3. Staff has attached a
list of the funded and unfunded capital projects by department
classification for the Planning Commission's review. Each project
is summarized as to description, need, priority, funded/unfunded
status, and cost. The proposed list of projects for the FY 1993/94
Capital Improvement Program represents an updated and continued
implementation of the five (5) year Capital Improvement Program. A
project may be carried forward due to lack of funding in 1992/93.
If the project was funded in 1992/93 but not implemented, it has
also been carried forward to 1993/94. It is recommended that the
Commission review the project list for consideration of General Plan
Conformance No. 93-3 on June 1, 1993.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning review the attached list of
funded and unfunded projects contained in the proposed City Capital
Improvement Program and schedule it for consideration as to
conformity with the General Plan on June 1, 1993.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY DETTLOFF, TO CONTINUE
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 93-3 (1993/94 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM) TO THE JUNE 1, 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-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 4, 1993:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DETTLOFF, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO APPROVE PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 4, 1993, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-2 (CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 4 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 on a 33 unit condominium project. The conditions of
approval require the patio walls along Warner Avenue and Leslie Lane
to be constructed of a combination of three (3) feet of block wall
and three (3) feet of plexiglass. The applicant no longer wishes to
construct the plexiglass because he feels the material is not
architecturally compatible with the final project colors and
materials. The applicant now proposes to install three (3) feet of
decorative wrought iron in -lieu of the plexiglass.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the r
project approval included a specia
to encroach into the required fron
setbacks. All private open space
greater than 42 inches high and a
required setback. In this case, s
special permit to encroach into th
material on top of the wall serves
the building, and creates a sense
Warner Avenue, and provides sound
material will serve basically the
will be architecturally compatible
second floor balconies.
equest because the condominium
1 permit to allow the patio walls
t yard and exterior side yard
patios require a wall enclosure
42 inch high wall must meet the
taff recommended approval of the
e setback because the clear
to break up the visual mass of
of privacy and separation from
attenuation. The wrought iron
same needs as the plexiglass and
with the wrought iron on the
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GORMAN, SECOND BY INGLEE, TO APPROVE SITE PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 93-2 AS STAFF RECOMMENDED WITH FINDINGS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Bourguignon, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-2:
1. The revision to the patio walls does not constitute a
substantial change in the private patios along Warner Avenue and
Leslie Lane. The site plan amendment complies with the intent
of the special permit granted for reduction of front yard and
exterior side yard setbacks in Conditional Use Permit No. 90-63
which is to provide adequate useable private open space for each
unit in the planned residential development.
2. The revision to the patio walls result in an improved
development because the additional wall height is necessary to
credit the patios towards the open space requirement, provides
an anchor for vegetation growth and the taller wall creates a
sense of privacy and separation between the residential units
and Warner Avenue.
3. The revision results in a project that complies with the
applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-2:
1. The elevations received and dated May 13, 1993 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
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a. The wrought iron shall be revised to incorporate an arched
design to be architecturally compatible with the wrought iron
on the second floor balconies subject to staff review and
approval.
2. A set of revised plans pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 1
shall be submitted for inclusion in the entitlement file.
3. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within 30 days of
final project approval and a finaled building permit within 90
days of final project approval.
D-2 ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
90-47 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE)
NO. 90-35/TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 14007 AND 14009:
APPLICANT: Seacliff Partners
LOCATION: area bounded by Ellis Avenue to the north,
Garfield Avenue to the south, Edwards Street to
the west and Goldenwest Street to the east.
The applicant is requesting a one (1) year extension of time for
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-47 with Special Permits in conjunction
with Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-35 and Tentative Tract
Map Nos. 14007 and 14009, a master plan of development to subdivide
three (3) non-contiguous parcels of land totalling 51 gross acres
into a 141 lot subdivision for single family estate residential
development with equestrian amenities. The master plan of
development includes the designation of a ten (10) gross acre site
for a school. The special permit (maximum 10% deviation) encroaches
into the front and rear yard setbacks by two (2) to three (3) feet.
The conditional exception (variance) exceeds the maximum two (2)
foot cut and two (2) foot depth of fill for grading, a reduction of
the minimum lot frontage (flag lots) requirements and a deviation
greater than the 10% permitted for the minimum front yard setback.
The applications were originally approved by the Planning Commission
on July 23, 1991.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve a one (1)
year extension of time to July 23, 1994.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOURGUIGNON, SECOND BY RICHARDSON, TO APPROVE A
ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-47 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS, CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-35 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 14007
AND 14009, WITH ALL PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL TO REMAIN IN EFFECT, 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 Biddle - asked staff if Commissioner Gorman ever
received a response to his inquiry regarding the lighting in
the Main Street Park next to the Longboard Restaurant. Staff
stated that Commissioner Gorman had received a response.
Staff explained that the lighting will be incorporated in the
design of the adjacent building under construction.
Commissioner Gorman - reiterated his concern regarding the
building under construction next to the Main Street Park and
the possibility that the facade is encroaching into public
open space. Staff stated they would investigate and report
back. Commissioner Gorman also requested staff to report back
with loitering laws.
Commissioner Inglee - asked Steve May, Public Works, to
arrange a meeting with himself and Public Works staff to
discuss the Warner Avenue median landscaping. Mr. May stated
he would do so.
Commissioner Richardson - reminded the Commission that
Wednesday, May 19, 1993 was the opening of the Ursino Car
Wash, a meeting regarding Niccole's outdoor dining and a GPAC
meeting. He also stated that a joint Study Session with City
Council and Planning Commission had been tentatively set for
July 18, 1993 to discuss the Community Development Department
audit report.
F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
None
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G . ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE AT 10:50 PM BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY GORMAN TO
ADJOURN TO A 6:30 PM AGENDA REVIEW, ON JUNE 1, 1993 AND THEN TO THE
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Cook, Bourguignon,
Inglee
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVED BY:
Mike Adams, Secretary
Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Gorman,
Pla ning Commission Chairperson
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