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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-09MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1998 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION —5:30 PM (Room B-8) GREENBRIAR/MONTECITO SHOPPING CENTER AND 161 RESIDENTIAL UNITS — Ricky Ramos MEADOWLARK STATUS — Scott Hess AGENDA REVIEW.— Scott Hess REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Inglee, Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL Anyone wishing to speak must fill out and submit a form to speak No action can betaken by the Planning Commission on this date, unless the item is agendized. Any one wishing to speak on items not on tonight's agenda or on non public hearing items may do so during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Biddle, upon advise from the City Attorney, disqualified himself from participating and voting on the proposed Wal Mart project based upon conflict of interest regulations due to owning property in the area. Marvin Josephson, 18162 Pemberco, spoke in opposition to the proposed Wal Mart. He said the revenue figures provided by the Redevelopment office do not take into account the loss of sales of existing businesses. The site is inappropriate for the proposed use because of the surrounding residential, church and cemetery. Robert Cronk, 18312 Hartlund, said he had been advised by staff that action on theWal Mart request would be continued and therefore, the residents were advised to attend the October 27, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. He requested that the public hearing for the October 27, 1998 be open for public input. Theresa Roberts, 18355 Gum Tree Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposed Wal Mart. She said Beach Boulevard looks horrible and the City should look at improving the area. Pat Evans spoke in opposition to the proposed Wal Mart. She said she would like to see the site used for something for children and a use that would not create more pollution. B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [THE SEQUENCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS WAS CHANGED TO B-4a, B-4b, B-1, B-2, B-3a, B-3b. (APPROVED 6-0: INGLEEABSENI) NOTE: THE MINUTES WILL REFLECT THE ORIGINAL ORDER.] B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-10 (CONTINUED FROM JULY 28 AND AUGUST 25,1998 WITH PUBLIC HEARING NEVER OPENED) (SEABRIDGE CENTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL) APPLICANT: Mark Keller, Koba Architects LOCATION: 20032 Beach Boulevard (SEC at Adams Avenue, in the Seabridge Commercial Center) PROJECT PLANNER: Ricky Ramos Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10 represents a request by Dr. Alison Naito to construct a new single -story 4,600 square foot animal hospital within the Seabridge Commercial Center. This application was continued from the August 25, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting to allow the applicant additional time to obtain written approval from the abutting commercial property owners regarding off -site improvements proposed on their property. The applicant was again unable to obtain approval from the neighbors in time for the Planning Commission Meeting. .i STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10 to be continued indefinitely. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY BIDDLE, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-10 INDEFINITELY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: None [i rj PC Minutes — 9/9/98 2 (98PCM909) MOTION PASSED B-2: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-481VARIANCE NO.98-13/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.98-9 (Fire Station No. 6 and Water Reservoir) LOCATION: 18590 Edwards Street and 6401 Overlook Drive (West side of Edwards, 300 feet south of Ellis Ave.) PROJECT PLANNER: Mary Beth Broeren Conditional Use Permit No. 98-44 represents a request by the Fire Department to construct a 12,678 sq. ft. fire station and a request by the Public Works Department to construct a nine million gallon water reservoir and associated facilities on a vacant four acre site. The facilities will be owned and operated by the City of Huntington Beach and are requirements of the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan and Development Agreement. The proposed facilities are necessary in order to maintain adequate response times to emergency service calls and to provide adequate water storage capacity. The fire station is designed to accommodate six personnel and initially will be equipped with one paramedic engine and staffed with four personnel. The building is one story and except for the hose tower has a maximum height of 31 feet. Variance No. 98-13 represents a request for a 53 ft* high hose tower in lieu of a maximum 35 ft. building height. The water reservoir consists of a 215 foot diameter tank which will be partially buried below ground. The height of the tank above ground varies from 13 to 22 feet due to variations in the grade. The pump house will contain the machinery and equipment necessary to support domestic water service production and is not permanently staffed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 98-48, Variance No. 98-13 and Negative Declaration No. 98-9 for the following reasons: ♦ The proposed facilities are consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and will help to ensure adequate response times and water storage capacity. ♦ Construction of these facilities will fulfill two obligations of the Holly Seacliff Development Agreement and are identified as required facilities in the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan. ♦ The project is designed to be compatible with the surrounding area in terms of architecture, landscaping and site layout. ♦ The hose tower variance will not be detrimental to the surrounding area and is necessary due to site constraints and functionality requirements. ♦ The potential environmental impacts have been evaluated in Negative Declaration No. 98-9 and mitigation measures will reduce impacts to a level less than significant. Staff Planner Broeren responded to Commission Tillotson's inquiry regarding the two community meetings. She advised that twelve people attended the March meeting and the comments dealt with the operation of the fire station. Five hundred residents were notified of the July meeting and one person attended. PC Minutes — 9/9/98 3 (98PCM909) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jeff Metzel, 19391 Shady Harbor Circle, spoke in support of the request. He said the reservoir was needed in the event of an earthquake and that it was a requirement of the Holly Seacliff Development Agreement. He complimented Planning and Fire Department staff for their excellent work on this project. Steve Israel, 6561 Horseshoe Lane, said the plan fits into the community; however, the homeowner's association has concerns regarding the properties that abut Edwards Street. Their concerns centered on strobe lights and sirens on the fire trucks. He said the environmental analysisdid not adequately address noise and lights from the fire trucks. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commissioners were overall'very pleased with the project. They congratulated the Fire and Public Works Department for their efforts to make this the best possible project and for combining the fire station and the reservoir into one project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-8 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.98-9(FIRE STATION NO.6 AND WATER RESERVOIR), BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-48: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-48 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a 12,678 square foot fire station and a nine million gallon water reservoir and associated facilities 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 fire station architecture is designed to be compatible with single family homes in the area and the station includes improvements that will minimize potential noise and light impacts. The fire station will improve emergency response times to the area which is a benefit to lives and property. The water reservoir will improve water storage capacity which also benefits area residents. Less traffic will be generated by the two uses than if the property were developed with single family homes. 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the architecture and site design are sensitive to the existing and planned single family homes in the area. The fire station architecture is comparable to that of a single family home. A traffic signal will be installed to generally eliminate the need for exiting fire engines to use sirens and other PC Minutes — 9/9/98 4 (98PCM909) mitigation measures have been included to minimize potential noise and light impacts. The water reservoir is partially below ground and will therefore have a low profile. Targeted planting areas will also be used to screen the reservoir. Both measures will help to minimizing any visual impacts resulting from the structure. The pump house and related equipment will use noise muffling features to minimize potential noise impacts. 3. The proposed fire station and water reservoir will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan and 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, except for any variances approved concurrently. The project complies with all setback, landscaping and height requirements with the exception of the variance for the height of the hose tower. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Residential Low Density on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: A. Goal LU2: Ensure that development is adequately served by transportation infrastructure, utility infrastructure, and public services. B. Policv LU 2.1.1: Plan and construct public infrastructure and service improvements as demand necessitates to support the land uses specified in the Land Use Plan as defined in the Public Utilities Element of the General Plan, C. Policv LU9.3.1: Permit the development of master -planned residential projects that incorporate a mix of housing types, neighborhood -serving commercial, services, schools, parks, open space, and other elements in areas designated for residential on the Land Use Plan Map. D. Goal PF 2: Ensure adequate protection from fire and medical emergencies for Huntington Beach residents and property owners. E. Policy PF 2.1.1: Locate fire stations in a manner which will enable emergency fire response times to meet a five minute standard, 80 percent of the time. F. Goal U 1: Provide a water supply system which is able to meet the projected water demands; upgrade deficient systems and expand water treatment, supply, and distribution facilities; and pursue funding sources to reduce the costs of water provision in the City. G. Obiective U 1.1: Maintain a system of water supply distribution facilities capable of meeting existing and future daily and peak demands, including fire flow requirements in a timely and cost efficient manner. H. Policy U 1.1. S: Designate, preserve, and acquire land for water storage and transmission facilities, as necessary. PC Minutes — 9/9/98 5 (98PCM909) FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE NO.98-13: 1. The granting of Variance No. 98-13 for 53 foot high hose tower in lieu of 35 feet will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. In single family residential zones, similar to the subject property, chimneys, antennas, water tanks, fire towers, and similar items are automatically permitted with a height of 45 feet, but additional height may also be granted by the discretionary body upon approval of a conditional use permit. The variance is requested because this exception is not explicitly included in the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan. Due to the provisions for other single family residential zones, the variance request would not constitute a grant of special privilege. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification. The subject property has a significant slope at the western end and is surrounded by overhead and underground easements associated with the Southern California Edison Substation due west of the subject property. In addition, a certain amount of area is needed for access to the water reservoir and for maneuvering for fire vehicles. As such, the construction of a shorter building long enough to dry the fire hose is not feasible and results in the need for a vertical structure. 3. The granting of a variance is necessary to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The 53 foot height of the hose tower is necessary to provide adequate drying area for the fire hose. The Fire Department now uses a five inch diameter hose to provide better water flow for fighting fires, and this hose comes in 100 foot lengths. The fire hose will be doubled in the proposed tower. Granting of the variance is necessary to ensure that the hose tower is constructed which is integral to the Fire Department's operations. 4. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classification. The proposed fire station facility is necessary to provide adequate response times to protect life and property in the area, and the height of the hose tower is necessary to properly dry the fire hose. The proposed tower will assist in protecting the public welfare and is designed to be aesthetically pleasing with architectural treatment similar to the fire station building and surrounding area. 5. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Residential Low Density on the subject property because deviations from height may be allowed by discretionary bodies. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.98-9: 1. The Negative Declaration No. 98-9 has been prepared in compliance with Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was advertised and available for a public comment period of thirty (30) days. Comments received during the comment period were considered by the Planning Commission prior to action on the Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Permit No. 98-48 and Variance No. 98-13. PC Minutes — 9/9/98 6 (98PCM909) 2. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly h6 significant effect on the environment will occur. 3. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Planning Commission that the project, as mitigated through the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 98-48 and Variance No. 98-13 will have a significant effect on the environment. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-48: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 24, 1998 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover page of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing). b. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD). c. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to back flow devices and Edison transformers on the site plan or grading 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. 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. 3. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed: a. A composite Grading and Site Improvement Plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. This plan shall also include an erosion and silt control plan for all water runoff during construction and site preparation work. Final grades and elevations on the Grading Plan shall not vary from the approved site plan by more than one foot. (PW ) PC Minutes — 9/9/98 7 (98PCM909) b. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding: grading, retaining walls, streets, utilities, liquefaction and chemical and fill properties. (PW) (Code Requirement) c. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared by a Civil or Environmental 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) (Mitigation Measure) d. The Contractor(s) shall coordinate with the City of Huntington Beach Traffic Engineering 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 residents. These plans must be approved by the Department of Public Works. (PW) e. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect must be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Community Development. The Plan shall include the location, type, size and quantity of proposed plant materials; an irrigation plan; a grading plan; an approved site plan and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. The developer shall submit irrigation demands to ensure proper irrigation service sizing. The plans shall include screen planting concentrated along the south, west and north sides of the reservoir footprint. (PW) (Code Requirement) (Mitigation Measure) f. Contractors shall produce evidence acceptable to the Department of Public Works that: 1. All construction vehicles or equipment, fixed or mobile, operated within 1,000 feet of a dwelling shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers. 2. All construction operations shall comply with applicable City Noise Standards. 3. Stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as practicable from dwellings. (Mitigation Measure) g. The developer shall submit a composite utility plan showing water system improvements and all other underground utilities (existing and proposed) to the proposed structures. (PW) h. A hydrology and hydraulic study shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. (PW) i. Blockwall/fencing plans shall be submitted to 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. I PC Minutes — 9/9/98 8 (98PCM909) j. The site remediation work outlined in the Levine-Fricke-Recon study, dated February 1997, shall be fully implemented. Prior to commencing remedial work operations, the responsible party (or parties) doing said work shall consult with the Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources district office in Cypress to coordinate the work and obtain written approval of said remedial work. All future grading and site plans shall include the plotted locations of all existing and/or abandoned wells. (Mitigation Measure) 4. During grading, the site shall be monitored on a full-time basis by a qualified archaeologist. (Mitigation Measure) 5. Construction/grading hours shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and shall not occur on weekends or holidays. (Mitigation Measure) 6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. No combustible construction shall occur until the approved water system has been installed. (PW) b. 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 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. c. Submit gated entryway (access control devices) plans to the Department of Community Development. The gated entryway shall comply with Fire Department Standard No. 403. Prior to the installation of any gates, such plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development, Fire and Public Works Departments. 7. During construction, the applicant shall: a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where vehicles travel to keep damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site: b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day; c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05%) by weight for construction equipment; d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts); e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. 8. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including: PC Minutes — 9/9/98 9 - (98PCM909) 1) On -site Landscaping. 2) A six inch (6") minimum VCP sewer lateral shall be designed and constructed. (PW) 3) A clarifier shall be installed in the storm drain. (PW) 4) All existing overhead utilities shall be installed underground in accordance with the City's Underground Utility Ordinance. In addition, all electrical transformers shall be installed underground. (PW) 5) Design and construct offsite drainage improvements to mitigate impacts to downstream improvements due to increased runoff and/or reservoir overflow. (PW) 6) Design and construct all necessary street frontage improvements, i.e. curb, gutter, sidewalk, etc., to Edwards Street and Overlook Drive. (PW) 7) A traffic signal shall be installed for the fire station at the exit driveway on Edwards Street in a manner to be approved by the Department of Public Works. (Mitigation Measure) 8) A pre-emptive fire system shall be interconnected with the two traffic signals at Edwards Street/Ellis Avenue and Edwards Street/Garfield Avenue. (PW) (Mitigation Measure) 9) Design and install signal interconnect cable between Garfield Avenue/Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue/Edwards Street per the City of Huntington Beach Traffic Signal Plan and Preparation Guidelines. (PW) (Mitigation Measure) 10) A signing and striping plan shall be submitted for Edwards Street for review and approval by the Department of Public Works. (PW) 11) Separate backflow protection shall be installed per the Huntington Beach Water Division Standards for domestic, irrigation and fire water services. (PW) 12) A separate fire service lateral shall be installed to the proposed fire station building. (PW) 13) The fire station building shall have separate domestic and irrigation meters (touch read type) and service laterals, sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Fire Code (UFC). The domestic water service lateral size shall be a minimum of two inches. (PW) 14) Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards. (FD) 15) 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: PC Minutes — 9/9/98 10 (98PCM909) 1 a) annunciation; b) water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection; c) audible alarms; and d) smoke detectors (FD) 16) Fire lanes shall be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415. (FD) 17) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. (FD) 18) 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. (FD) 19)Fire hydrants must be installed before combustible construction begins. Prior to installation, shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approve dby the Fire Department. The project requires three fire hydrants. (City Specification No. 407) (FD) 20) An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. Shop drawings shall be submitted and approved prior to installation. (FD) 21) The reservoir structure shall incorporate exterior elevation detailing in a manner to be approved by the Department of Community Devleopment (including but not limited to a contrasting color, raised reveal feature). (Mitigation Measure) b. Vegetative screen planting shall be installed in conjunction with the fire station site development within the existing parkway on the east side of Edwards Street. Placement of plant materials shall be with the intent of closing gaps in existing vegetative materials as shown in the Light Impact Site Plan of Negative Declaration No. 98-9 and shall be done in a manner to be approved by the Departments of Public Works and Community Development. (Mitigation Measure) c. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Development Department. d. 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. e. The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and City Specification No. 422 for the abandonment of oil wells. (FD) f. The project will comply will all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 17.04.085 and City Specification No. 429, Methane District Building Permit Requirements. (FD) PC Minutes — 9/9/98 11 (98PCM909) g. Installation and/or removal of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks shall comply with Orange County Environmental Health and HBFD requirements. (FD) 9. The use shall comply with the following: a. The site shall be served from the Zone 2 Water Distribution System. (PW) b. The Fire Department shall routinely utilize their ability to preempt the signal at their driveway exit onto Edwards Street to enable emergency response without operating their sirens until they are away from the project site. (Mitigation Measure) c. The civil defense siren shall only be used for non -emergency situations during testing which shall occur one weekday a month, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mitigation Measure) d. The exterior public address system for the fire station shall be equipped with an automatic reset button. The address system shall also be kept to an exterior volume which complies with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Code. (Mitigation Measure) 10. The project shall comply with applicable mitigation measures of Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1. 11. Future additions to the fire station shall be architecturally compatible with the proposed fire station and shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board. 12. 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 plan, elevations and floor plans are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Building permits 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 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. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 9844Nariance No. 98-13 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 9844Nariance No. 98-13 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. 98- 44Nariance No. 98-13 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. PC Minutes — 9/9/98 12 (98PCM909) 4. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to certificate of occupancy. (PW) 5. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Department of Community Development prior to occupying the building. 6. 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. 7. All signs shall conform to the Holly Seacliff Design Guidelines and HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, or changing sign faces, a building permit shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development. B-3a AMENDMENT OF CIRCULATION PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Indianapolis Street between Beach Boulevard and Lake Street PROJECT PLANNER: Mary Beth Broeren Amendment of the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways represents a request by the Department of Public Works to include the segment of Indianapolis Street between Beach Boulevard and Lake Street as a Collector. A Collector is a two lane street with one lane in each direction. The amendment to the Circulation Plan is consistent with long-term goals of the City as shown on figures in the City's General Plan Circulation Element and is necessary to achieve compliance with the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways to include the segment of Indianapolis between Beach Boulevard and Lake Street as a Collector for the following reasons: ♦ The amendment of the Circulation Plan is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element. ♦ The amendment is consistent with and necessary to achieve compliance the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways. ♦ The amendment is consistent with the current design of this segment of Indianapolis and would not require any additional right-of-way acquisition beyond that which is currently required. 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 — 9/9/98 13 (98PCM909) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CIRCULATION PLAN OF ARTERIAL STREET AND HIGHWAYS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-3b GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.98-4 (CIRCULATION ELEMENT) APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Indianapolis Street between Beach Boulevard and Lake Street PROJECT PLANNER: Mary Beth Broeren General Plan Amendment No. 98-4 represents a request by the Department of Public Works to amend the Circulation Element to include the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways. The Circulation Plan was part of the previous pre-1996 General Plan but was inadvertently not included in the General Plan Update adopted in May 1996. The amendment to the Circulation - Element is necessary for the City to maintain eligibility for Measure M funds which the City uses for street improvement projects. On July 20, 1998 the City Council approved Resolution No. 98-48B "Reaffirming the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways, and Authorizing the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for its Inclusion in the Circulation Element of the General Plan. The amendment is consistent with the City Council's action. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 98-4 to include the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways in the Circulation Element for the following reasons: ♦ The amendment is internally consistent with goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan Circulation Element. ♦ The amendment is necessary to maintain eligibility for Measure M funding THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER AND SECONDED BY TILLOTSON, TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.98-4 AND FORWARD THE RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 PC Minutes — 9/9/98 14 (98PCM909) AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-4a. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.97-1/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.97-1/ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.97-1 (CREST VIEW SCHOOL SITE/ WAL MART - CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 11,1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED APPLICANT: Greg McClelland, Arnel Retail Group LOCATION: 18052 Lisa Lane (closed Crest View School/south of Talbert Avenue, approximately 300 feet east of Beach Boulevard) PROJECT PLANNER: Jane Madera General Plan Amendment No. 97-1 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 97-1 represent a request by Amel Retail Group to amend the General Plan (Table LU-4 for Subarea 6g and the Land Use Map) and the Zoning Map (District Map 40) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance at the 13. 89 acre Crest View School site. The General Plan Land Use Map is proposed to be amended from Public (underlying Low Density Residential) to General Commercial with a maximum Floor Area Ratio of .35 (CG-F1). The Zoning Map is proposed to be amended from Public -Semipublic (PS) to General Commercial (CG). Environmental Impact Report No. 97-1 was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and analyzes the potential impacts associated with the proposed General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments as well as proposed development of the site. Amel Retail Group has submitted a request for continuance of the October 27, 1998 Planning Commission meeting. Amel has stated that they request continuance for the following reasons: 1) to allow adequate time to complete their own noise study analyzing the recent loading dock changes proposed at the previous Planning Commission meeting, 2) to allow staff to analyze and make a recommendation on the signs proposed on the subject parcel, and 3) to allow time for a new Real Estate Manager within the Wal Mart company to familiarize himself with the proposed project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the project to October 27, 1998 Planning Commission meeting at the applicant's request. PC Minutes — 9/9/98 15 (98PCM909) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER AND SECONDED BY CHAPMAN TO CONTINUE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.97-1/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.97-1/ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.97-1_TO THE OCTOBER 27,1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: Biddle MOTION PASSED B-4b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-70/VARIANCE NO.98-18/SIGN CODE EXCEPTION NO.98-7/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.97-161 (CREST VIEW SCHOOL SITE/WAL MART)) (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 11,1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED): APPLICANT: Greg McClelland, Arnel Retail Group LOCATION: 18052 Lisa Lane (closed Crest View School/south of Talbert Avenue, approximately 300 feet east of Beach Boulevard) PROJECT PLANNER: Jane Madera Conditional Use Permit No. 97-70, Variance No. 98-18, Sign Code Exception No. 98-7, Tentative Parcel Map No. 97-161, and Design Review Board No. 97-8 represent a request by Arnel Retail Group to approve development of a 134,740 square foot Wal Mart store with a 9,431 square foot garden center as well as three other retail/restaurant pads ranging in size from 3,500 square feet to 5,500 square feet on the Crest View School site. The 13.89'acre site is located on the south side of Talbert Avenue, approximately 300 feet east of Beach Boulevard. The Wal Mart building is proposed as a 24-hour operation and includes a tire, lube, and battery service facility in addition to the garden center and general retail sales. The project includes a request to permit perimeter walls which exceed maximum wall height (up to 15 feet high in lieu of the maximum 8 feet allowed by code), a variance to allow a driveway opening within the main project entrance, and signs which exceed maximum height and sign area permitted by code. The project also includes a request for a four lot subdivision. Uses for the three (3) ancillary retail/restaurant pads are unknown at this time and depending upon the actual use proposed may require subsequent discretionary review. Arnel Retail Group has submitted a request for continuance of the October 27, 1998 Planning Commission meeting. Arnel has stated that they request continuance for the following reasons: 1) to allow adequate time to complete their own noise study analyzing the recent loading dock changes proposed at the previous Planning Commission meeting, 2) to allow staff to analyze and make a recommendation on the signs proposed on the subject parcel, and 3) to allow time for a 1 PC Minutes — 9/9/98 16 (98PCM909) new Real Estate Manager within the Wal Mart company to familiarize himself with the proposed project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the project to October 27, 1998 Planning Commission at the applicant's request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER AND SECONDED BY CHAPMAN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-70/VARIANCE NO.98-18/SIGN CODE EXCEPTION NO.98-7/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.97-161 TO THE OCTOBER 27,1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: Biddle MOTION PASSED C. CONSENT CALENDAR D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS None E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS Commissioner Chapman - said he could foresee potential problems with Area 413 of the General Plan due to the fact that it is designated as one area but has two property owners. He requested that a subcommittee be formed to help ensure that the residential and commercial land uses be adequately integrated and compatible: Commissioners Chapman, Speaker and Kerins volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. Commissioner Kerins — asked if staff had responded to the letter from Doug Stewart. Staff stated that there had been several telephone conversations with Mr. Stewart and the letter was being prepared. Commissioner Chapman — requested a study session prior to any public hearing on the 31 Acres project site on Pacific Coast Highway to discuss the ramifications if the City does not perform the improvements to Pacific Coast Highway for a six -lane highway and the impact to Measure M funds. PC Minutes — 9/9/98 17 (98PCM909) Commissioner Livengood — asked for an update to the Planning Commission Inquiry Log. He requested an update of the Small Lot Code Amendment. He also requested that a reference book be made up for all of the Meadowlark material. F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director - restated actions taken at the, City Council meeting. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Scott Hess, Senior Planner - reviewed the items for the, Planning Commission meeting. G. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to the Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TILLOTSON, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:00 PM STUDY SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 22,1998, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: Inglee ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /jr APnBY:7 o and Zelefsky, retary J PC Minutes — 9/9/98 18 (98PCM909)