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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22I MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 22,1997 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM (Agenda Review) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES (5.30 -6.00 PM) - David Biggs REGULAR MEETIN - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P A P P P P ROLL CALL: Inglee, Chapman, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL Anyone wishing to speak mustfill out and submit a form to spear No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on this date, unless the item is agendized Any one wishing to speak on items not on tonight Fs agenda or on non public hearing items may do so during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Speakers on items scheduled for PUWLICHEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (411IINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WIN B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.96-71/SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO 96-18 (PETSMART) (CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 11,1997, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APPLICANT: ICI Development Company, c/o Martin Potts & LOCATION: 6882 Edinger Avenue (southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Golden West Street). PROJECT PLANNER: Susan Pierce Conditional Use Permit No. 96-71 and Special Sign Permit No. 96-18 were continued from the March 25, 1997, Planning Commission meeting to the April 22, 1997, at the request of the applicant. The purpose of the continuance was to allow the applicant additional time to review the staff report and suggested conditions of approval. On April 17, 1997, the applicant submitted a request to continue the project to a future meeting to be determined at a later date. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-71 and Special Sign Permit No. 96-18 to a date uncertain, as requested by the applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY TILLOTSON, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.96-71 AND SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.96-18 TO A DATE UNCERTAIN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/22/97 2 (97PCM422) B-2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 96-2/ZONE CHANGE NO 96-4/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 96-5511ENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO 97 120/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO 96-3 (HOME DEPOT) APPLICANT: Greensburg Farrow Architects, Francis Chu LOCATION: Southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street PROJECT PLANNER: Jim Barnes Transmitted for Planning Commission consideration is a request by Francis Chu of Greenberg Farrow, Architects Inc. for approval of Environmental Impact Report No. 96-3, General Plan Amendment No. 96-2, Zone Change No. 96-4 and Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55. The change to the General Plan land use designations are as follows: from P(RL) Public with an underlying designation of Low Density Residential and RMH-25 (Medium High Density Residential, 25 units/acre) to CG-F1 (General Commercial with a Floor Area Ratio of 0.35) on the 10.2 acres proposed for Home Depot; from RMH-25 (Medium High Density Residential, 25 units/acre) to CO-F1 (Office Commercial with a Floor Area Ratio of 0.35) on the 2.71 acres proposed for the administrative office building; and from RMH-25 (Medium High Density Residential, 25 units/acre) to P (RL) Public with an underlying designation of Low Density Residential on the 4.06 acres proposed for the soccer field with two softball diamond overlays. The change to the zoning designations are as follows: from PS-FP-2 (Public-Semipublic- Floodplain) and RMH-FP2 (Medium High Density Residential-Floodplain) to CG-FP2 (General Commercial-Floodplain) on the 10.2 acres proposed for Home Depot; from RMH-FP2 (Medium High Density Residential-Floodplain) to CO-FP2 (Office Commercial-Floodplain) on the 2.71 acres proposed for the administrative office building; and from RMH-FP2 (Medium High Density Residential-Floodplain) to PS-FP2 (Public-Semipublic-Floodplain) on the 4.07 acres proposed for the soccer field and softball diamond overlays. The conditional use permit would permit the construction of a 105,143 square foot Home Depot store and 25,500 square foot garden center on a 10.2± acre parcel, and conceptually approve construction of a 30,000+ square foot administrative office building on a 2.71 acre parcel. The site is on the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street, and is presently owned by the Huntington Beach Union High School District. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 3 (97PCM422) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council certify the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report and recommend approval of the project applications for the following reasons: ♦ With the proposed Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Measures and City conditions of approval the project will not be detrimental to the general health, welfare, and safety of persons working or living in the area, nor detrimental to the value of property or improvements in the area. ♦ The proposed project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan and the intent to promote economic development stated in City Council Resolution No. 96-57. The project will expand the City's retail sales tax base, reduce retail sales tax leakage, and improve the city's overall economic base. • The project has been designed in a manner that is consistent with the Urban Design Element of the General Plan. Design amenities have been incorporated into the Home Depot store that distinguish it from the typical Home Depot prototype. ♦ The project meets or exceeds all Zoning Ordinance requirements. • With the conditions of approval and mitigation measures imposed the project will not be materially detrimental to surrounding properties or residents. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Rich Kurjan, 7151 Nimrod Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. He stated his concern that the soccer field will be lost and the other fields will be squeezed together, access to the site will be inadequate, the project will increase traffic in the area, the Fiscal Impact Report is inadequate and drainage will be inadequate. Kathy Kurjan, 7151 Nimrod Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. She stated her concern that the building will be too massive for the area and the Fiscal Impact Report is inadequate. Patricia Wagner, 17442 Whetmore Lane, spoke in opposition to the request stating her concern with the school district leasing out school property. Anita Neal, 17272 Blue Fox Circle, spoke in opposition to the request stating her concern with increased traffic impacts. Jennifer Morris Lee, Huntington Beach Environmental Board, stated the Board had not had enough time to review the report. She stated concern regarding loss of open space and non conformance with the Air Quality Element. Ms. Lee suggested a continuance until the Board could review the report. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 4 (97PCM422) Ron Jagodinski, 17261 Gothard Street, #56, stated concern regarding inadequacies in the noise and flood mitigation measures. He is also concerned with the hours of operation and the scheduled hours of truck deliveries. Linda Hosletter, 17231 Julip Lane, spoke in opposition to the request. She stated concern that the existing athletic fields will be lost, there will be increased traffic, possible flooding from inadequate drainage, and the disturbance of sacred Indian burial grounds. Jon Gradias, 15671 Jefferson, Midway City, stated concern regarding environmental issues, disturbance of sacred Indian burial grounds, and the safety of children with the increased traffic. Baldwin Keenan, 1918 W. Chapman, Orange, representing the Carpenter's Union, stated concern regarding workers being hired for construction of the project that work for less than prevailing wages. Barbara Leonard, 17242 Argo Circle, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern with increased traffic. Terry Vastive (sp?), stated that the request will have a negative impact to archeological resources, referring to the Indian burial grounds. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Patricia Koch, Superintendent Huntington Beach High School District, gave a brief history of the site. She stated that the School District is using vacant school properties to generate revenues for schools throughout the district. The Commission expressed concern that the bleachers and lighting for the athletic fields may have a negative impact on the adjacent residents. Staff explained that the bleachers are existing and have been used by the school for some time. Ms. Koch stated that the District has no immediate plans for lighting due to lack of funding. She stated that if they were to request lighting in the future, they would need to apply for a separate entitlement. The Commission expressed concern regarding dayworkers that loiter at the existing Home Depot site. They asked Jeff Nichols, Home Depot Real Estate Manager, if there were any plans to abate this practice at the new location. Mr. Nichols stated that the physical layout of the proposed store will be more conducive to controlling the situation. He stated it is a State wide recognized nuisance and the Home Depot organization continues to seek a permanent solution. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 5 (97PCM422) 1 The Commission discussed food service on -site. Mr. Nichols explained that there will be no food services on -site. He stated that the School District has prohibited food sales and it is written into the contract. The Commission expressed concern regarding rental vehicles supplied by Home Depot and their effect on the parking requirements. Staff stated that rental vehicles are not a part of this applicantion and would require a separate review process. At that time staff would analyze the request. The Commission expressed concerns about the adequacy of the Fiscal Impact Report. It was concluded by the Commission that the analysis of the project's effect on property values is inadequate. The Commission by Minute Action requested that a letter be forwarded to the City Council addressing the Planning Commission's concerns. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECOND BY KERINS, TO RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.96-3 AS ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEQA REQUIREMENTS WITH A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONDITIONS BY ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.1525, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Inglee, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: Chapman ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY TILLOTSON, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.96-2 BY ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO.1526 AND FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 4/22/97 n. (97PCM422) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY TILLOTSON, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO.96-4 WITH FINDINGS AND FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY BIDDLE, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.96-55 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE; AYES: Inglee, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: Chapman ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONE CHANGE NO 96-4• 1. Zoning Change No. 96-4 to change the zoning on a 17± acre parcel from PS-FP2 (Public - Semipublic-Floodplain) and RMH-FP2 (Medium High Density Residential-Floodplain) to CG-FP2 (General Commercial-Floodplain), CO-FP2 (Office Commercial-Floodplain) and PS-FP2 (Public - Semipublic-Floodplain) is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and the applicable zoning designation. The project will enable the City to carry out policies and objectives stated in the Economic Development of the General Plan and meet City Council objectives to promote economic development as stated in City Council Resolution No. 96-57. 2. In the case of a general land use provision, the zoning map amendment is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for, the zoning district for which it is proposed. 3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 7 (97PCM422) 4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. 5. No wetlands exist on the subject parcel as determined by a site -specific topographic, vegetative, hydrologic and soils analysis of the subject parcel, prepared by a qualified wetland biologist or other qualified professional and reviewed and concurred in by the Department of Fish and Game. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 96 55• 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the Home Depot store and administration office building 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 project meets or exceeds all Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance standards. With the environmental impact report mitigation measures and City conditions of approval the potential adverse effects of the project (other than those addressed in the Statement of Overriding Considerations) have been mitigated to a level of insignificance. Based on the strength of policies in the Economic Development of the General Plan and City Council Resolution No. 96-57 the economic benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects resulting from a loss of open space, affordable housing and the project exceeding local air quality standards. 2. The Home Depot store and administrative office building will be compatible with surrounding land uses. Mitigation measures and conditions of approval and the site layout for the project, provide a sufficient buffer to assure that residential development in the area will not be significantly impacted. 3. The proposed Home Depot store and administrative office building will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan except in areas for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been adopted. The project is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of CG-F 1 (General Commercial with a floor area ratio of 0.35). In addition, it is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan described in Section 5.1 of the project Environmental Impact Report No. 96-3. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 8 (97PCM422) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 96 55: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated April 10, 1997, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Elevations shall depict colors, building materials and design features as approved by the Design Review Board. b. Parking lot striping detail shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Title 24, California Administrative Code. (Code Requirement) c. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to back flow devices and Edison transformers on the site plan. Utility meters shall be screened from view from public rights -of -way. Electric transformers in a required front or street side yard shall be enclosed in subsurface vaults. Backflow prevention devices shall be prohibited in the front yard setback and shall be screened from view. (Code Requirement) d. All exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from view on all sides. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be setback 15 feet from the exterior edges of the building. Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork and transformers. Said screening shall be architecturally compatible with the building in terms of materials and colors. If screening is not designed specifically into the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment plan showing screening must be submitted for review and approval with the application for building permit(s). (Code Requirement) e. Depict all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailbox facilities and similar items on the site plan and elevations. If located on a building, they shall be architecturally designed into the building to appear as part of the building. They shall be architecturally compatible with the building and non -obtrusive, not interfere with sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks. f. If outdoor lighting is included, energy saving lamps shall be used. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties and shall be shown on the site plan and elevations. g. The site plan for the proposed administrative office building is conceptual only. At the time that the School District develops a more precise concept for the administrative office building a site plan, elevations, floor plan and landscape plan shall be approved by the City's Zoning Administrator. These plans shall comply with all applicable City code requirements. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 9 (97PCM422) 2. The Preliminary Landscape Plan received and dated April 7, 1997, shall be the conceptually approved plan. A wrought iron fence not exceeding 42 inches in height shall be incorporated into the perimeter landscape areas along Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue. The design of the fence shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Perimeter landscaping proposed along Goldenwest Street on the 2.71 acre administrative office site shall be installed in conjunction with the landscaping for the Home Depot store. All other landscaping for the administration office shall be required at the time of construction of the administration office. 4. The following notes shall be placed on the plans submitted for building permit approval: a. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building. This system shall be designed pursuant to National Fire Protection Association Standards to cover any high piled stock commodity, in -rack storage, or other storage areas. b. Standpipes with fire hose connections shall be provided per Article 81 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. c. Curtain boards shall be installed per Article 81 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. d. A smoke removal system shall be installed per Article 81 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. e. Fire Department access doors shall be installed every 100 feet in exterior walls that lead to high piled merchandise storage areas per Article 81 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. f. Approximately eight (8) new fire hydrants will be required, locations to be approved by the Fire Department. g. Fire extinguishers will be required per the Huntington Beach Fire Code. h. A 24 foot fire access lane will be required around the rear of the building and 27 feet in the front. Turning radius shall comply with City Specification No. 401, minimum 17 feet by 45 feet. Fire lanes shall be posted by approved signs per City Specification No. 415. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 10 (97PCM422) J i. Building address numbers shall comply with City Specification No. 428. j. All electronic gates shall have "Knox" switches installed for Fire Department access. All gates shall comply with City Specification No. 403. 5. Prior to the submittal of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. A tentative parcel map shall be submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. A parcel map shall be recorded with the County of Orange prior to certificate of occupancy for the Home Depot building. b. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover page of all the working drawings sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing). c. Submit three (3) copies of the site plan and the processing fee to the Planning Division for addressing purposes. d. A planned sign program for all signage shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Said program shall be approved prior to the first sign request. e. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. Any existing mature trees (trunk greater than 6" in diameter) that must be removed shall be replaced at a two to one ratio (2:1) with minimum 36 inch box trees and shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. The landscape irrigation system shall be designed and constructed to include a separate water line for the use of reclaimed water subject to Water Department approval. (Code Requirement) f. Landscaping shall be designed so as to minimize visual impacts on adjacent land uses. Additional landscaping and landscape area shall be provided at the southwest corner of the site to screen the loading area from the Goldenwest right-of-way provided the minimum truck turning area is provided. The proposed location and height of trees at the front of the building shall not impact the exposure of wall signs. g. Blockwall plans shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development. The plans shall include section drawings, a site plan and elevations. The plans shall identify materials, seep holes, and drainage. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 11 (97PCM422) h. An interim parking and/or building materials storage plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development to assure adequate parking and restroom facilities are available for employees, customers and contractors during the project's construction phase and that adjacent properties will not be impacted by their location. The applicant shall obtain any necessary encroachment permits from the Department of Public Works. The applicant shall participate in the applicable Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) for the City of Huntington Beach. The actual allocation shall be approved by the City. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division. The study shall be used to determine the project's Traffic Impact Fee. The traffic impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. (PW) j. The applicant shall coordinate with the City of Huntington Beach Traffic Division in developing a truck and construction vehicle routing plan. This plan shall specify the hours in which transport activities can occur and methods to minimize construction related impacts to adjacent residences. The plan shall also ensure the continued restricted truck access along Slater Avenue. The final plan shall be approved by the City Engineer. (PW) k. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer that the four driveways along Goldenwest Street and westerly driveway along Warner Avenue are to be STOP -sign controlled and designed for one lane inbound and one lane outbound. The westerly Warner Avenue driveway shall only permit right -turn in and right -turn out movements. (PW) 1. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer that the truck access points depicted on the "Final" site plan, meet the City's minimum truck turning radius standards. (PW) in. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer that standards (including ADA) regarding pedestrianibicycle safety along the perimeter sidewalks have been met. (PW) PC Minutes - 4/22/97 12 (97PCM422) Fj n. The water system for each proposed parcel shall consist of one domestic water service sized per the Uniform Plumbing Code, one separate irrigation service sized per the developer's landscape architect, and a separate private fire protection system sized per the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department requirements. Additionally, the proposed Home Depot site shall be serviced by a minimum of seven new public fire hydrants located per the City of Huntington Beach Fire department. The developer shall submit hydraulic calculations supporting proposed water system design with the first plan check submittal package. These hydraulic calculations shall support that fire flow requirements (established by the City of Huntington Beach Fire department) can be met with the existing City transmission pipelines during peak day demand for this project. If the fire flow demands cannot be met, the developer shall provide the necessary infrastructure to satisfy fire flow requirements. 6. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed: a. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer and submitted to the City for approval. The applicant shall provide a plan showing conformance with the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan and all NPDES requirements (enacted by the EPA) for review and approval by the City Engineer. The plan shall reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practical using management practices, control techniques and systems, design and engineering methods, and such other provisions which are appropriate. (PW) b. Hydrology and hydraulic studies shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. The developer shall design and construct the drainage system required to serve the development. Additionally, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for Home Depot, the applicant shall implement necessary improvements to the existing drainage system (i.e., increase capacity of the on -site detention basin and/or provide supplemental on -site detention through the use of underground or surface water storage within the proposed project site. A drainage swale shall also be constructed along the southern edge of the existing school site to capture sheet flow currently flooding the subdivision along Betty Drive. The improvements shall be made to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (PW) c. A sewer study shall be submitted for Public Works approval. The developer shall design and construct the sewer system required to serve the development. (PWV) PC Minutes - 4/22/97 13 (97PCM422) d. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Community Development. The Landscape Construction Set shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect which identifies the location, type, size and quantity of all existing plant materials to remain, existing plant materials to be removed and proposed plant materials; an irrigation plan; a grading plan; an approved site plan and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. (PW) e. A Grading Plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted for review and approval. (PW) f. The developer shall submit a utility plan showing water system improvements, including service connections to each proposed building in accordance with applicable U.P.C., City ordinances, Public Works standards and Water Division design criteria. These plans shall be approved by the Public Works Water Division and the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department prior to any construction. (PW) g. The proposed water system shall be public and looped between Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue. It shall be designed and installed within City Easements per the City of Huntington Beach Water Division's Standard Plans and Specifications. All on -site public water mains shall be located within vehicular travelways between parking areas. (PW) h. All existing on -site water services shall be abandoned at the main per the City of Huntington Beach Water Division Standard Plans and Specifications. The developer shall use "drought tolerant" plants and turf for all common area landscaping. j. A truck turning template shall be used to plot tracking for vehicles expected to service this facility to assure that the loading area will provide adequate access without encroaching into the street right-of-way. k. The developer shall provide for the installation of streets lights on Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street as required by the Public Works Department. 1. The applicant shall provide the necessary right-of-way and construct a right -turn lane on the northbound approach of Goldenwest Street at Warner Avenue. On -site improvements shall be designed to accommodate the future turn pocket construction. in. The developer shall reconfigure the northbound and southbound traffic lanes on Goldenwest Street north and south of Warner Avenue to provide dual left turn lanes and three through lanes in each direction. This revision shall include relocation of vehicle detection devices and traffic signal indications as required by the City Traffic Engineer. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 14 (97PCM422) n. Ocean View High School shall provide notification to all potentially affected organized team users of the soccer fields that the proposed project will result in the loss of one soccer field. o. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan to the city Community Services department indicating that timing of relocation of the football field is such that the football field is in place in order for Ocean View High School use by the start of the school year in the fall. p. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan to the city Community Services Department indicating that timing of relocation of the soccer fields is such that the soccer fields are in place in order for Ocean View High School and organized team use by the month of November. q. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan to the City Community Services Department indicating that timing of relocation of the boys' baseball field is such that the baseball field is in place in order for Ocean View High School and organized team use by the month of February. r. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan to the city Community Services Department indicating that timing of relocation of the girls' varsity softball field is such that the varsity softball field is in place in order for Ocean View High School and organized team use by the month of February. s. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan to the City Community Services Department indicating that timing of relocation of the girls' junior varsity softball field is such that the junior varsity field is in place in order for use by the month of February. t. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan to the City Community Services Department indicating that timing of relocation of the track field is such that the track field is in place in order for use by the month of February. u. The applicant shall submit and have approved a noise mitigation plan to the Department of Community Development that will reduce or mitigate short-term noise impacts to nearby noise sensitive receptors (residential units to the south and southwest and school facilities to the east). The plan shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance and shall include, but not be limited to: 1) A criteria of acceptable noise levels based on type and length of exposure to construction noise levels; 2) Physical reduction measures such as temporary noise barriers that provide separation between the source and the receptor; and PC Minutes - 4/22/97 15 (97PCM422) 3) Mitigation measures such as restrictions on the time of construction for activities resulting in high noise levels. 7. Prior to the approval of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. A phased landscaping program shall be developed to ensure appropriate landscaping consistent with City standards. This program shall be approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Departments. b. All exterior lighting shall be consistent with the City standards to minimize off -site light and glare impacts. The lighting shall be approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Departments. c. The applicant shall provide proof of incorporation of City comments related to the overall proposed design and layout of buildings, landscaping, and parking lot design components. This program shall be approved by the Community Development Department. d. A Street Improvement Plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted for review and approval. e. A grading permit shall be issued by the Department of Public Works. f. To the extent feasible, the Home Depot building shall use non -reflective materials. 8. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the following: a. During clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation, maintain equipment engines in proper tune. b. After clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation: 1) Wet the area down, sufficient enough to forma crust on the -surface with repeated soakings, as necessary, to maintain the crust and prevent dust pick up by the wind; 2) Spread soil binders; and 3) Implement Street sweeping as necessary. c. During construction: 1) Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site; PC Minutes - 4/22/97 16 (97PCM422) 2) Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day; and 3) Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction equipment. d. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days. e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. f. Require a phased schedule for construction activities to minimize daily emissions. g. Schedule activities to minimize the amount of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. h. Treat unattended construction areas with water (disturbed lands which have been, or are expected to be unused for four or more consecutive days). i. Require the planting of vegetative ground cover as soon as possible on construction sites and super pads if construction is not anticipated within one month. j. Install vehicle wheel -washers before the roadway entrance at construction sites. k. Wash off trucks leaving site. 1. Require all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil or other loose substances and building materials to be covered, or to maintain a minimum freeboard of two feet between the top of the load and the top of the truck bed sides. m. Use vegetative stabilization, whenever possible, to control soil erosion from storm water especially on super pads. n. Require enclosures or chemical stabilization of open storage piles of sand, dirt, or other aggregate materials. o. Control off -road vehicle travel by posting driving speed limits on these roads. p. Assuring that vehicle movement on any unpaved surface other than water trucks shall be terminated if wind speeds exceed 15 mph. q. The paving of all access aprons to the project site and the maintenance of the paving. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 17 (97PCM422) J r. All grading and construction vehicles and equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped and maintained with effective muffler systems that use state of the art noise attenuation. s. Stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas shall be located as far a practical from sensitive noise receptors. t. All operations shall comply with the City of Huntington beach Noise Ordinance. u. The applicant shall be responsible for assuring that construction vehicles be equipped with proper emission control equipment to substantially reduce emissions. v. The applicant shall be responsible for the incorporation of measures to reduce construction related traffic congestion into the project grading permit. Measures, subject to the approval and verification by the Planning Department, shall include: 1) Provision of rideshare incentives; 2) Provision of transit incentives for construction personnel; 3) Configuration of construction parking to minimize traffic interference; 4) Measures to minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes; and 5) Use of a flagman to guide traffic when deemed necessary. 9. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed: a. The applicant shall construct a traffic signal and improve the intersection at the proposed Warner Avenue east access driveway. The signal shall be interconnected to other signals along Warner Avenue. The applicant shall also complete necessary reconstruction to the median along Warner Avenue. b. The applicant shall prepare a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM) for review and approval by the SCAQMD and Community Development Department. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following major elements and shall be implemented in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 1501: 1) Provision of a commuter transportation coordinator, with responsibilities to include coordinating and facilitating formation of carpools and vanpools, serving as a resource person for transit information, coordinating sale of transit passes, monitoring progress towards TDM goals and surveying employees, etc. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 18 (97PCM422) 2) Provision of a commuter center which would include such information as: bus and rail transit schedules/maps; telephone numbers for the designated transportation coordinator; bus route and Metrolink schedules; ridesharing promotional material; bicycle route and facility information; and location of on -site vanpool/carpool spaces. 3) Carpool and vanpool program, including participation in a computerized matching system, provision of preferential parking, and provision of travel allowances/financial incentives. 4) Encouragement of non -vehicle modes, such as bicycle, walk, or bus transit. 5) Transit incentives and improvements, including subsidization of transit passes and dissemination of transit information and schedules. c. The developer shall install raised landscape medians in Goldenwest Street adjacent to immediate project frontage. Coordinate median construction plan with traffic plans for modifying striping on Goldenwest Street and traffic signal modifications at Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue. d. Remove and replace the existing street paving on the east half of Goldenwest Street and the south half of Warner Avenue adjacent to immediate project frontage as necessary to provide for a 20 service year life, if required per Public Works approved Pavement Analysis Report. e. The traffic signal at Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue shall be modified to the satisfaction of the Traffic Engineer. f. Remove all existing trees and tree wells on Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street adjacent to immediate project frontage. g. Remove and replace existing sidewalk on Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street adjacent to immediate project frontage. h. A consulting Arborist shall be hired to identify and inventory all exiting trees on site. All mature trees removed shall be replaced for 2 for 1 with 36 inch box trees. i. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards. (FD) PC Minutes - 4/22/97 19 (97PCM422) j. A fire alarm system will be installed to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Fire Code Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. The system will provide the following: 1) manual pulls; 2) water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection; 3) 24 hour supervision; and 4) voice communication (FD) k. Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415. (FD) 1. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The size of the numbers will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. (FD) m. Exit signs and exit path markings will be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. Low level exit signs will be included. (FD) n. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. (FD) o. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. (FD) p. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. (FD) 10. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Department of Community Development prior to occupying the building. 11. Hours of operation for the Home Depot store shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday; 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Saturday; 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday. 12. The hours of truck deliveries shall be limited to after 7:00 AM and no later than 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday and after 8:00 AM and no later than 8:00 PM on Sunday. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 20 (97PCM422) 1 L 13. The Home Depot store shall not include any type of restaurant use. 14. A letter of map revision shall be submitted from FEMA declaring the lot(s) exempt from floodplain requirements or submit a copy of completed FEMA Elevation certificate(S) for each unit to the Planning Division 15. The Community Development Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Community Development Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to the site shall not be issued until the Community development Director has reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Planning Commission's action and the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Planning Commission's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may be required pursuant to the HBZSO. 16. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55 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 owner of the property, recorded with County Recorder's Office, and returned to the Planning Division. 17. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55 shall not become effective until Zone Change No. 96-4 has been approved by the City Council, and is in effect. 18. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Development Department. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: THESE CODE REQUIREMENTS ARE PROVIDED AS INFORMATION. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 21 (97PCM422) 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55 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. 3. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 96-55, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW) 5. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (PW) 6. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 7. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Department of Community Development prior to occupying the building. 8. Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 9. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 10. 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, except as noted herein. 11. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground storage tanks. (FD) 12. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 13. All signs shall conform to the HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, or changing sign faces, a building permit shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 22 (97PCM422) 14. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $38.00 for the posting of the Notice of Determination at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to the CouM of Orange and submitted to the Department of Community Development within two (2) days of the Planning Commission's action. 15. All mitigation measures'outlined in Environmental Impact Report No. 96-3 shall be complied with in accordance with the Mitigation Monitoring Program. C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 8,1997 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY INGLEE, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 8,1997, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INOUIRIES Commissioner Tillotson - requested staff to investigate the intersection of Saybrook and Heil, which has a high accident rate, to see what can be done to the reduce the number of accidents. Staff stated that Public Works was currently preparing a report on this intersection and staff would forward it to the Planning Commission when it is completed. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 23 (97PCM422) Commissioner Inglee - asked staff if they could arrange meetings between the School District and the City in order to create better relations between the two. Staff stated that the City Council currently has a Sub -Committee that meets with the School District on a regular basis to discuss such issues. Staff stated that the Planning Commission Chairperson might meet with the Mayor and request that a Planning Commissioner be appointed to the Sub -Committee. Commissioner Inglee stated that if this was acceptable to the Mayor he would like to volunteer as the Planning Commission liaison for the Sub - Committee. Commissioner Kerins - stated that the environmental impact report prepared for the Home Depot project went into greater detail than most environmental impact reports. He asked staff if this was more expensive to prepare and was it worth the cost to go into that much detail. Staff stated that the cost was typical for the preparation of a environmental impact report. Staff explained that the consultants used for this report did an excellent job, and that was the reason for more detail than the usual reports. Commissioner Kerins asked Paul D'Alessandro, Deputy City Attorney, if the Brown Act requirements for Special Meetings to include public comments would apply to the Planning Commission Study Sessions. Mr. D'Alessandro stated he did not believe it did but would investigate further and report back. F. C'OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING r_� Howard ZelefskLV, Planning Director - restated actions taken at the previous City Council meeting and discussed upcoming items. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Senior Planner - reviewed the items for the May 13, 1997, Planning Commission meeting. PC Minutes - 4/22/97 24 (97PCM422) a 1 G. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourn to the May 13,1997, Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TILLOTSON, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION ON MAY 13,1997, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kjl APPRO ED BY: H Zelefsky, S Planning Commissio hai erson g rP PC Minutes - 4/22/97 25 (97PCM422)