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Home My WebLink About1995-11-141 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1995 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION - 4:00 PM GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PRESENTATION - Circulation Element Issues, Traffic Circulation Presentation, Land Use Element, Set Aside Land Use Changes, Outstanding Issues Matrix and School District Language. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 94-6 - PROPOSED SIGN CODE REVISIONS - Wayne Carvalho AGENDA REVIEW REGULAR MEETING - ; :00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Holden, Livengood, Biddle, Gorman, Kerins, Tillotson, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL. A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME Ta OTHERS) Anyone wishing to speak must fill out and submit a form to speak prior to Oral Communication or Public Hearing items. No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on this date, unless agendized. None B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.95-82: APPLICANT: Hoa T. Nguyen, 16391 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647 PROPERTY OWNER: Richard Delmar, 8579 Trinity River Circle, Fountain Valley, Ca. 92708 REQUEST: Establish live entertainment (one person stage and karaoke machine) in an existing night club. LOCATION: 16391 Beach Blvd. (existing Alin night club located at the southwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Glencoe Avenue) The owner of the Alin night club is requesting limited live entertainment which will consist of a one person stage and karaoke machine. The only proposed modification to the building will be a 32 square foot stage inside the building. The site is legal non- conforming where only nine (9) parking spaces are provided on -site instead of 20 parking spaces. Since the proposed limited live entertainment is minor, staff feels the proposal will not generate significant noise or traffic impacts. The request is consistent with the City's General Plan designation of General Commercial and the proposed designation of Mixed Use -Vertical. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the request because: • The request does not represent a significant change to the existing use. • It will not be detrimental to surrounding properties because it will not generate significant noise impacts or result in additional traffic. • It will be compatible with surrounding uses • The Police, Fire and Economic Development Departments do not have any concerns. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. PC Minutes - 11/14/95 2 (p=041) 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-82 WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Holden, Livengood, Biddle, Gorman, Kerins, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-82: 1. The proposed live entertainment consisting of a one person stage and karaoke machine in an existing 960 square foot nightclub will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. The proposed live entertainment will not generate significant noise or traffic impacts. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 95-82 for limited live entertainment in an existing night club will be compatible with surrounding commercial uses because all modifications to the building will occur inside the building. The proposed stage will be 36 square feet and will accommodate one person at a time. The limited live entertainment will supplement the existing recorded music currently offered. 3. The proposed live entertainment will comply with the provisions of the base district which is Commercial General and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to the extent feasible. The site and 'building are legal non- conforming and provide nine (9) on -site parking spaces. 4. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-82 for live entertainment will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of General Commercial on t M subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. The General Commercial Land Use designation allows for entertainment and social establishments. b. The proposed limited live entertainment is consistent with the General Plan Advisory Committee's recommendation of Mixed Use which includes General Commercial with optional residential and the Auto Overlay. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-82: 1. The site plan and floor plan received and dated September 18, 1995 shall be the conceptually approved layout. PC Minutes - 11/14/95 (p=041) 2. Prior to commencing any live entertainment activities, the following shall be completed: a. A building permit shall be obtained for the stage. b. A copy of an approved Entertainment Permit from the Police Department shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. The use shall conform to the Entertainment Permit as approved by the Police Department. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS: 1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 2. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-82, pursuant to a public hearing, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 95-82 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Department of Community Development a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. B-2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 94-2/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.94-1 - COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 10, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING): APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: This element identifies the current and future transportation needs for the City and sets policies that ensure a safe and efficient transportation system. LOCATION: City Wide PC Minutes - 11/14/95 4 (pcm041) [1 General Plan Amendment No. 94-2/Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1 is the comprehensive update of the city's General Plan. Since its adoption in December of 1976, the General Plan has undergone incremental updates to reflect the changing needs of the city; however no comprehensive update has occurred since the initial adoption. The public hearings on the General Plan update began on July 18, 1995. The Planning Commission at the meeting of October 10, 1995, continued the public hearings open to the meeting of November 14, 1995. At the last meeting, the Commission recommended continuance of this item to allow further review of the alternative traffic model scenarios included as part of the preparation of the Circulation Element. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the Circulation Element until all the land use map recommendations (excluding the White Hole) have been completed. This will allow city staff to analyze the land use map recommendations on the circulation system and formulate a recommendation on the traffic model scenario to be used. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the Circulation Element to the meeting of November 28, 1995 and continue the Public Hearings on General Plan Amendment No. 94-2/Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1 to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting of November 28, 1995." THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jim Lukash, 216 Walnut Avenue, spoke in regards to the Walnut Avenue extension and widening. Mr. Lukash stated that Walnut Avenue does not meet the criteria for a four (4) lane arterial. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPEN TO THE NOVEMBER-28, 1995, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Linda Niles, Senior Planner, asked the Commission if they would like O.C.T'.U. to make a presentation at their next meeting to discuss circulation issues. The Commission stated that they would prefer a brief presentation from Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer from the Public Works Department. PC Minutes - 11/14/95 5 (pcm041) A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO CONTINUE THE DRAFT CIRCULATION ELEMENT WITH PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO THE NOVEMBER 28, 1995, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Holden, Livengood, Biddle, Gorman, Kerins, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-3 LAND USE ELEMENT (REVIEW LAND USE CHANGES) - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 94-2 / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 94-1 - COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 24, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING): APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: This element identifies the location and distribution of land uses, such as residential or commercial, and specifies the amount of building intensity. The Land Use Element includes policies that address design and development principles as well as policies that address monitoring and managing growth in the City. LOCATION: City Wide General Plan Amendment No. 94-2/Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1 is the comprehensive update of the city's General Plan. Since its adoption in December of 1976, the General Plan has undergone incremental updates to reflect the changing needs of the city; however no comprehensive update has occurred since the initial adoption. The public hearings on the General Plan update began on July 18, 1995. The Planning Commission at the meeting of October 24, 1995, continued the public hearings open to the meeting of November 14, 1995. At the meetings of September 26, October 10, and October 24, 1995, the Commission received public testimony on the proposed land use map recommendations and took straw votes on 86 of the proposed 96 recommended changes. Tonight, the Commission will review eight of the remaining ten land use map recommendations. The eight sites are identified as Nos. 6, 16, 23, 33, 61, 62, 78, & 83 in the Land Use Matrix. The two remaining (Sites No. 90 & 93) are part of the "White Hole" area and will be reviewed at the November 28, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. PC Minutes - 11/14/95 6 (pcm041) In addition, the Commission through out this process has set aside some outstanding issues for review and consideration. Staff has attached a matrix for the Commissions review which includes revisions and staff s recommendations. It is recommended that the Commission begin to take straw votes on the outstanding issues identified in the matrix. Staff has also attached the revised language of the various General Plan Elements that the school districts and staff have come to agreement on. Staff recommends that the Commission begin to take straw votes on these agreed upon revisions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue to take straw votes on the proposed land use recommendations of the Land Use Element; take straw votes on the Outstanding Issues Matrix; take straw votes on the agreed upon language of the school districts and staff, and continue the Public Hearings on General Plan Amendment No. 94- 2/Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1 to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting of November 28, 1995. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Randy Case, representing the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), map area 978, stated that MWU would prefer this area be designated as RL in the General Plan. He stated that they would preserve the Eucalyptus trees and would like to locate a water tank in this area behind the Eucalyptus trees, have access through the property and underground all public utilities. Jeff Metzel, 19391 Shady Harbor Circle, President Seacliff Homeowners Association, map area #23, stated that the homeowner's association does not want commercial along Palm Avenue, wanting it to remain a primary arterial with limited access. He also stated that the area along Palm between Seapoint and Goldenwest should be Low Density, Single Family Residential, no more than two (2) stories high and if commercial were to be placed on Pacific Coast Highway it should be separated by a frontage road. Barbara Marshall, 6601 Morning Tide, map area#23, stated that she wants no commercial on Palm Avenue, retaining it as a primary arterial. Tim Marshall, 6601 Morning Tide, map area 423, stated that this neighborhood was unique and in order to maintain its integrity there should be no access on Palm Avenue. Jay Kreitz, 19781 Island Bay, vice-president Seacliff Homeowners Association, map area #23, stated that Single Family Residence should form a corridor on Palm Avenue with no commercial allowed. Nick Tomaino, 6812 Scenic Bay Lane, map area #23, stated that no commercial should be allowed along Palm Avenue, instead it should be Single Family Homes. PC Minutes - 11/14/95 7 (p=041) Richard Harlow, 211-B Main Street, representing Koll Real Estate Company, map area 478, stated that Koll Real Estate would prefer Medium Density Residential, and if that was not possible they would favor the General Plan Advisory Committee recommendation of changing from OS (Open Space) to Low Density Residential. Janet May, 8471 Indianapolis, map area #6, stated that she would like to see the speed limit lowered on Indianapolis as the noise negatively impacts the area. Commissioner Holden asked staff to aid Ms. May in contacting the appropriate Departments that would deal with this issue. Bill Holman, 23 Corporate Plaza, Newport Beach, representing Huntington Beach Company, map area #23, addressed the following issues as property owners of the subject area: No commercial development is planned along Palm Avenue and they would not be adverse to such a restriction in the General Plan; they agree with Palm Avenue to be retained as a primary arterial; landscape setback along Palm Avenue is a specific plan issue and widths and design should be addressed at that time; agreeable to de- emphasizing or eliminating the westerly extension of Orange Avenue through Area 23 to Palm Avenue; two (2) story, low density housing along Palm Avenue is acceptable in concept with the two (2) story height limit be directed to the area across from the existing Huntington Seacliff homes between Goldenwest Street and Seacliff Country Club; have the ability to build a number of different housing products within Area 23, as permitted by the Medium Density Residential designation; disagree with lot frontages having a minimum frontage of 60 feet; would like the ability, at the time a specific plan is prepared, to be able to suggest development standards appropriate for the type(s) of development proposed; the need for additional parks in this area is dependent on the amount and type of housing built; and the City's Local Coastal Plan includes overlays for potential visitor - serving commercial development at Goldenwest Street and at Seapoint Street, although both locations will be subject to oil production for the foreseeable future. Until a specific development is proposed, it would be inappropriate to impose access constraints. Mr. Holman also stated that they would like the Local Coastal Program's requirement of site specific affordable housing be eliminated. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK -FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPEN TO THE NOVEMBER 28, 1995, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. The Commission discussed with staff map area #23, in regards to commercial along Palm Avenue. They asked staff how they can ensure that commercial is not allowed on Palm Avenue. Staff stated that they could add to Table LU-6, Design and Development, comments regarding future compatibility. The Commission discussed the possibility of splitting this area and designating the area along Palm Avenue to Goldenwest residential so no commercial would be allowed. It was decided to set aside this issue for further review, in order to meet with representatives of the property owner and area residents in an effort to work out concerns. PC Minutes - 11/14/95 8 (pcm041) The Commissioners took straw votes on map areas 96, #16, #23, #33, #61 #62 #78 and #83 (see proposed GPAC Land Use Recommendations Matrix as of November 28, 1995, General Plan Amendment No. 94-2 file). PUBLIC COMMENTS AND STRAW VOTES WERE TAKEN AND THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO THE NOVEMBER 28, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY TILLOTSON, TO CONTINUE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LANGUAGE DISCUSSION UNTIL AFTER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LANGUAGE SUB -COMMITTEE HAD MET, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Holden, Livengood, Biddle, Gorman, Kerins, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 1995, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Biddle, Gorman, Kerins, Tillotson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Holden, Speaker MOTION PASSED D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE PC Minutes - 11/14/95 9 (pcm041) E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INOUIRIES E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Kerins - reported on the General Plan Amendment Council Sub - Committee. He also stated that a special Bolsa Chica Council Sub -Committee meeting would be held November 15, 1995. F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Howard Zelefskv, Planning Director - restated actions taken at the previous City Council meeting and items coming to the next City Council meeting. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Howard Zelefskv, Planning Director - reviewed the items for the November 28, 1995, Planning Commission meeting. He also asked the Commission if they wished to cancel the December 26, 1995, Planning Commission meeting, as it was the day after Christmas. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GORMAN, SECOND BY TILLOTSON, TO CANCEL THE DECEMBER 26, 1995, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Holden, Livengood, Biddle, Gorman, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: Kerins ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 11/14/95 10 (pcm041) G. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the November 28, 1995, Study Session at 4:00 PM and then to the regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 PM A MOTION WAS MADE BY TILLOTSON, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO ADJOURN TO A 4:00 PM STUDY SESSION ON NOVEMBER 28, 1995, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Holden, Livengood, Biddle, Kerins, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: Gorman ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kjl AP OV -D BY: f"a Zelefsky, c etary Planning Commission Chairperson PC Minutes - 11/14/95 11 (p=041)