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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,1998
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 5:00 PM
(Room B-8)
HB MALL SPECIFIC PLAN/CUP STATUS (5:00-5:45 PM) — Jane Madera
DOWNTOWN DINING WITH ALCOHOL ORDINANCE (5:45-6:15 PM) — Peter Vanek
AGENDA REVIEW (6:15-6:30 PM) — Scott Hess
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P 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 be taken 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 scheduledfor PUBLIC HEARING will be invited
to speak during the public hearing. (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS)
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-la ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.97-4/ ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
NO.97 - VNEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.97-21 (CONTINUED FROM THE
JULY 14, AND AUGUST 25,1998 MEETING) (Revised Meadowlark Specific
Plan :
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach and Bruce D'Eliscu
LOCATION: Six hundred (600) feet north and east of the intersection of Bolsa Chica
Street and Warner Avenue, south of Heil Avenue)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Amy Wolfe
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 97-4 and Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) No. 97-1
represent requests to modify the Meadowlark Specific Plan. The zoning text amendment is
intended to update the Meadowlark Specific Plan to allow the development of single family
detached residences on small lots (minimum sizes ranging between 3,000 sq. ft. to 4,600 sq. ft.)
as well as establish and incorporate development standards for such development within the
revised Specific Plan. Moreover, the proposed text amendment will reduce the maximum
allowable residential development density from six hundred (600) to four hundred forty-four
(444) dwelling units. Finally, the zoning map amendment will address revisions of the
Conceptual Master Plan — Exhibit II to reflect the proposed reductions of residential densities
within the project area. The revised Meadowlark Specific Plan is consistent with goals,
objectives and policies of the General Plan and will supercede the current Specific Plan
document.
On June 16, and July 14, 1998 the Planning Commission took straw votes on "key issues"
relating to the Meadowlark Specific Plan text and map amendment and the development
proposal for the residential portion of the Meadowlark site in order to provide Catellus
Residential Group (CRG), the project applicant for the residential portion of the Specific Plan
area, with adequate direction to finalize the tract map and site plans of the subject residential
development. A key issues matrix was provided in conjunction with the August 25, 1998,
Planning Commission staff report which summarized issues, staff and applicant positions and
Planning Commission straw votes to that date. Staff has revised the July 14, 1998 draft Specific
Plan to reflect the Planning Commission's direction (straw vote action) and few minor editing
modifications to the document. Please note that the Specific Plan which is being forwarded to
you includes the same text which was previously provided on September 9, 1998, and new
exhibits/appendices only.
On September 9, 1998, John P. Erskine, representing CRG, submitted a letter requesting
additional revisions to the Draft Meadowlark Specific Plan. Commissioner Biddle has
responded to the CGR letter which has been included.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed ZTA and ZMA for the following reasons:
• The proposed project will not have any significant environmental impacts. With standard
conditions of approval and mitigation measures all concerns are mitigated to a level of
insignificance.
• The proposed zoning text and zoning map amendment are consistent with the existing
General Plan designation of Mixed -Use Specific Plan Overlay (M-sp), with surrounding
zoning, and the existing and proposed development in the surrounding area.
• The proposed project is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan.
The proposed revisions to the Meadowlark Specific Plan will foster development of housing
that addresses the City's diverse economic, physical, affordable housing and social needs of
existing and future residents of Huntington Beach.
• The proposed reduction and distribution of densities within the Meadowlark Specific Plan
area is suitable and properly adapts to the terrain of the project site and surrounding land
uses.
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• The proposed regulations for compact lot, single family detached residential development
advocate high level of design quality and character and will not be detrimental to the general
health, welfare and safety, value of property, improvements, the neighborhood or the City in
General.
• The compact lot, single family detached design concept will provide a viable alternative to
attached housing, allowing for fee -simple ownership of single family detached homes at
more affordable prices.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Dick Harlow, 211 Main Street, representing applicant, stated that he wished to clarify issues and
straw votes from the previous Planning Commission meeting. He referred the letter submitted
September 9, 1998 from John P. Erskine.
The Commission discussed with Mr. Harlow the request for tandem parking to meet code
requirements. The Commission was concerned about The size of the cars, the visual aesthetics
and which planning areas this would affect.
Fred Schmidt, 16851 Stonehaven Circle, stated that he wished the Planning Commission to
consider his previous request to locate Lots 224-228 to the interior of the site and amend the ten
(10) foot landscape requirement to eight (8) foot minimum in the parkway area.
Gregg Neff, 5421 Meadow Circle, stated that he had been notified that changed plans at
Stonehaven and Meadow Circle would negatively impact his backyard and asked the
Commission to consider this.
Jerry Rich, 5452 Meadow Circle, stated concern that the size of the lots, the garages and
driveways are too small. He stated that this was an opportunity to develop decent size lots
instead of creating an affect like the downtown area. Mr. Rich also stated that more
consideration should be given to the existing homes and residents.
Sally Graham, 5161 Gelding Circle, stated that there should be a moratorium on building on
small lots until the Small Lot Ordinance has been adopted. She also stated that Pearce Street
would be too narrow.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission took straw votes on additional revisions to the Draft Meadowlark Specific Plan
that were submitted in a letter from John P. Erskine, dated September 9, 1998.
Commissioner Kerins stated that he would be voting against the Specific Plan because he feels
the parking requirements are too low, the applicant cannot meet the garage and open space
requirements for Planning Area No. 4, the lots are too small and the Small Lot Ordinance has not
yet been adopted by the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY TILLOTSON, TO APPROVE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.97-21 WITH MITIGATION MEASURES, ZONING
TEXT AMENDMENT NO.97-4, ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.97-1 WITH
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FINDINGS AND FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Speaker
NOES: Kerins, Biddle
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
PLANNING COMMISSION MODIFICATIONS TO DRAFT MEADOWLARK
SPECIFIC PLAN:
1. Page 8, Section 3.4 Open Space/Recreation
Development within the Meadowlark Specific Plan area shall comply with parkland dedication
requirements by dedication and improvement of a minimum 2.4 acre neighborhood park to serve
the Meadowlark Community, improvement of 0.8 acres of undeveloped Norma Gibbs park area
and payment of parkland in -lieu fees equal to $500,000 per acre to satisfy the remaining Public
parkland dedication obligation for development of the site.
In addition, private mini -parks shall be provided to serve the Meadowlark Community
exclusively and shall be maintained by a Community or Homeowners Association. Although the
actual amenity program for the private mini -parks has not been specifically defined, provision of
a tot -lot, swimming pool/spa and community meeting/clubhouse is encouraged. Mini -park
acreage shall be based on the required common open space requirement per dwelling unit.
2. Page 18, 19, Section 4.4 General Provisions Paragraph G. Garage Use/Design
Modify final revised sentence as follows:
The difference between the garage area provided and the minimum required (400 square feet)
shall be provided in the form of storage areas in overhead, recessed or other storage
configurations that do not impede the minimum 18 feet by 19 feet automobile parking area
within the garage.
3. Page 21, 26, 31, 36 Planning Areas 1-4
Delete references to Day Care Limited and Day Care, Large Family land uses from the
"Permitted Uses" sections of PA 1-4 and replace with language to allow Day Care Large Family,
within the proposed Homeowners Association owned Activity Center areas.
4. Page 18, Section 4.4 General Provisions Paragraph F. Parking
Add provision to allow tandem parking to satisfy parking requirements within PA-1 (maximum
40 dwelling units) and PA-4 (maximum 45 dwelling units).
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5. Page 24, 29, 34, 38 Section 4.5 Development Standards, Planning Areas 1-4
Modify standards on fences to allow open view fences up to 42 inches in height within front yard
setback areas.
6. Multi -Family Residential Alternative, Planning Area 4
Delete references of multi -family alternative provisions from all Specific Plan sections.
No modifications were directed to be made on the following requests by Catellus:
a. Revise "bedroom" definition so less on -site parking would be required. Currently, there are
several rooms that meet the definition of a bedroom which requires more on —site parking
than the plans depict. All definitions are referenced in the HBZSO.
b. Reduce primary private open space area requirement from minimum 300 square feet to
minimum 225 square feet.
c. Allow portion of the private open space area (minimum 400 square feet) to be provided in
driveway areas when garage is- located at the rear of the site. Private open space typically is
in the rear half of the lot, not in the front setback or on garage driveways.
d. Permit all garages in Planning Areas 3 and 4 to be less than minimum 20 feet by 20 feet
interior dimensions. Currently up to 25% of units may have garages less than 20 feet by 20
feet with additional storage areas.
e. Specify type of public park improvements. Current language is general.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.97-4/ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT NO.97-1:
1. Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-4 to consolidate and update the current Meadowlark Specific
Plan and Meadowlark Property Conceptual Master Plan into a single document, to modify the
Meadowlark Specific Plan to permit single family detached dwellings on small -lots and
incorporate development standards for such development within the revised Specific Plan; and
Zoning Map Amendment No. 97-1 to revise/update the Conceptual Master Plan -Exhibit II to
reflect reduction in densities within the residential district of the Meadowlark Specific Plan
resulting from Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-4 and establish the boundaries for four (4)
residential planning areas with densities ranging between nine and half dwelling units per net
acre (9.5du/ac) and twenty-seven and half dwelling units per net acre (27.5du/ac) are
consistent with the following objectives, policies, general land uses and policies specified in
the General Plan.
Goal LU 9: Achieve the development of a range of housing units that provides for the
diverse economic, physical, and social needs of existing and future
residents of Huntington Beach.
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Obiective LU9.1 Provide for the development -of single-family and multi -family residential
neighborhoods.
Policy LU 9.1.2 Require that single family residential units be designed to convey a high
level of quality and character considering the following guidelines:
a) Modulate and articulate building elevation, facades and masses
(avoiding undifferentiated "box -like" structures).
b) Avoid building materials, colors, and construction elements that
visually dominate their setting and contrast significantly with the
character of the neighborhood.
c) Minimize the amount and width of the paving of front yards for
driveway and garage access.
d) Encourage innovative and creative design concepts.
e) Locate and design garages so that they do not dominate the street
frontage.
Obiective LU 9.3 Provide for the development of new residential subdivisions and projects
that incorporate a diversity of uses and are configured to establish a
distinct sense of neighborhood and identity.
Policy LU9.3.2 Require that the design of new subdivisions consider the following.
a) Establish a street configuration involving the interconnection of
individual streets that emphasizes a pattern of "blocks" rather than
cul-de-sacs.
b) Integrate public squares, mini parks, or other landscaped elements.
d) Establish a common "gathering" or activity center within a reasonable
walking distance of residential neighborhoods. This center may
contain services, such as childcare or adult -care, recreation, public
meeting rooms, recreational facilities, small convenience commercial
uses, or similar facilities.
e) Site common facilities around a public park or plaza to encourage a
high level of community activity.
f) Establish a continuous network of sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian
paths, and other elements that link all community areas and provide
linkages to land uses in adjacent areas.
h) Site and design of units and incorporate elements, such as porches, that
emphasize front yards as an activity area and "outdoor living room,"
by locating garages in the rear or side yards.
i) Consider reduced street widths to achieve a more "intimate"
relationship between structures, to the extent feasible and in _
accordance with Huntington Beach Fire Department regulations.
j) Consider an increase in front yard setbacks, sidewalk widths, and the
inclusion of landscaped parkways, especially in neighborhoods where
the street width is reduced.
1) Include setbacks and other design elements that buffer residential units
from the impacts of abutting existing commercial and/or industrial
development.
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Policy LU9.3.3 Require that non=residential'structures incorporated in residential
neighborhoods be designed to be compatible with and convey the visual
and physical scale and character of residential structures.
2. Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-4 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 97-1 are compatible
with the uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for, the Meadowlark Specific Plan
zoning district. The proposed project will reduce the previously approved map density for
development within the residential district of the Meadowlark Specific Plan area from six
hundred (600) dwelling units to four hundred forty-four (444) dwelling units.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed. The compact lot design concept
will provide a viable alternative to attached housing, allowing for fee -simple ownership of
single-family detached homes at more affordable prices.
4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice.
5. The proposed residential densities within the Meadowlark Specific Plan area, range from
nine and half (9.5) to twenty-seven and half (27.5) dwelling units per net acre, and provide a
gradual transition between the commercial and medium high density attached residential
uses (RMH) to the south of the property and the existing low density detached residential
uses (RL) to the north, east and west.
6. Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-4 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 97-1 are consistent
with the General Plan Land Use designation of Mixed -Use Specific Plan Overlay (M-sp)
which permits development of commercial and residential uses and allows the Specific Plan
to govern the exact density, location and mix of uses. The Meadowlark Specific Plan
includes an existing commercial center and incorporates single family residential
development at densities ranging between nine and half (9.5) to twenty-seven and half (27.5)
dwelling units per net acre
7. The revised Specific Plan text incorporates a provision requiring one -hundred (100) ft. wide
buffer between existing single family development adjacent to the project site and any
proposed attached or detached residential development of greater than seven (7) dwelling
units per gross acre. The buffer provision stipulates that if detached single family homes are
to be provided within said buffer area, the maximum density shall not exceed seven (7)
dwelling units per gross acre in order to address land use compatibility issues related to
compact lot development onto existing adjoining RL zoning districts.
8. The revised Specific Plan includes provisions for the application of the City's Infill
Ordinance to ensure land use compatibility between land uses.
9. The revised Specific Plan incorporates product development provisions and design
requirements to ensure high quality development that would not be detrimental to the values
of adjacent properties.
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10. The revised Specific Plan incorporates language for provision of adequate infrastructure
inclusive of drainage, sewer, and water facilities as well as traffic control devices (i.e. traffic
signals) per City Standards.
11. Grading within the Specific Plan area will be governed by soils, foundation and other
geotechnical reports prepared by registered civil and geotechnical engineers, in accordance
with building codes, established engineering practices and City Ordinances. Reasonable
efforts will be taken in the design of improvements and building pads to minimize the
amount of grading required, thus ensuring maximum compatibility with existing
development.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL - NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.97-21
1. The Negative Declaration No. 97-21 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 twenty (20) days. No comments were received during the
comment period.
2. Mitigation measures incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce
the project's effects to a point where clearly no 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 will have a significant effect on the environment.
MITIGATION MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS:
1. Prior to recordation of Final Tract Map(s) the applicant must satisfy the City's policy
requiring ten percent (10%) of proposed units to be affordable by entering into an affordable
Housing Agreement. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall be subject to approval by the
Huntington Beach City Council.
2. The applicant shall provide a land use compatibility study in conjunction with the request for
processing of a Conditional Use Permit for development of any portion of the residential
segment of the Meadowlark Specific Plan area, identifying proposed design standards that
will ensure compatibility of existing and proposed land uses. This study will be prepared
consistent with Section 230.22 Residential Infill Lot Developments of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval by the Community
Development Director.
3. Prior to Planning Commission hearing on the subject proposal, an acceptable conceptual
drainage/hydrology plan shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Works Department
and Community Services Department. Prior to issuance of grading permits for the project,
the applicant shall submit the final drainage/hydrology plan demonstrating that any effects to
the City and County existing drainage systems resulting from buildout of the Meadowlark
Specific Plan and CUP/TTM are reduced to a level less than significant. The subject plan
shall be subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
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4. During grading / construction, if a sump pit, is encountered, drilling mud present must be
sampled and tested to ensure that the material are non -hazardous, subject to the approval of
the Public Works Department and Fire Department.
5. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall show proof that the abandoned oil
well located on the site has been re -abandoned in accordance with current California
Department of Conservation Division of Oil, Gas and Geotechnical Resources
(DOGGR)standards, subject to the approval of the Public Works Department and Fire
Department.
6. Prior to issuance of grading permits the applicant shall ensure that during demolition of
existing structures or the removal of potentially asbestos -containing materials, these
materials shall be tested for the presence of asbestos. If it is determined that the materials are
asbestos -containing, the materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of by licensed
contractors in accordance with current regulatory standards, subject to approval of the
Public Works Department and Fire Department.
7. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall ensure that during demolition of
existing structures or the removal of potentially lead -containing materials, existing building
debris (i.e., paint) shall be handled in accordance with current regulatory standards, subject to
the approval of the Public Works Department and Fire Department.
8. Prior to issuance of grading permits, that applicant shall ensure that during demolition of
existing structures or the removal of potentially hazardous chemical -containing materials,
these materials shall be handled by licensed contractors in accordance with current regulatory
standards, subject to the approval of the Public Works Department and Fire Department.
9. Prior to issuance of building permits for the project, that applicant shall submit a construction
plan demonstrating that all construction staging areas are located as far as possible from
residential areas in order to minimize noise impacts.
10. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall ensure that lots proposed directly
adjacent to Heil Avenue are properly attenuated from noise levels through implementation of
six-foot barriers along Heil Avenue. This wall height is relative to the pad elevation.
Location of this wall shall be in conformance with the location recommended in the Noise
assessment. Noise barriers shall consist of a surface density of at least 3.5 pounds per square
foot, and shall not have openings or cracks. The noise barriers for rear yard areas may be a
wall, berm, or a combination of the two. The sound wall or any patio barrier that may be
necessary may be constructed of 5/8-inch Plexiglas, any masonry material, or a combination
of these materials. Plans for the proposed noise barriers shall be approved by the Community
Development Department.
11. Prior to Planning Commission hearing on the subject proposal the project shall be redesigned
to mitigate noise impacts from the commercial center, to Planning Area 4. Noise mitigation
shall be such that limits the height of the noise attenuation wall to a maximum of eight (8) ft.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall ensure implementation of the noise
mitigation measures approved by the City to reduce exterior noise impacts on affected areas
to levels of less than significant and in compliance with the City's noise Ordinance. Plans
for proposed noise barriers shall be approved by the Community Development Department.
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12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide an interior noise study
prepared by a qualified acoustical consultant, which identifies building upgrades that will
attenuate interior noise levels by at least 30 dba in order to achieve consistency with the
City's interior noise ordinance. These upgrades could include upgraded windows and
mechanical ventilation so that the windows could remain closed. This noise study shall be
subject to the approval of the Community Development Department.
13. The project shall comply with City parkland dedication requirements. The applicant shall
dedicate and improve a minimum of 2.1 acres of park land and shall improve 0.8 acres of
Gibbs Park per City standards. The cost of dedication and development shall be credited
against the total park acquisition fees due per the number of units in the project. The public
park land shall be flat with three acres of dry, usable park space. No water well may be
installed which detracts from the usable park acreage. Developer shall provide perimeter
parking.
14. In the event that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and/or Tentative Tract Map (TTM) are
requested to be considered for approval of a multiple -family attached residential project
within Planning Area 4, the applicant shall comply with City parkland requirements
applicable at the time of the CUP/TTM request.
B-lb CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-80/TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15469
(CONTINUED FROM THE DULY 14 AND AUGUST 25,1998 MEETING)
(Meadowlark Subdivision — 325 Small Lot, Single Family Residential Units):
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach and Bruce D'Eliscu
LOCATION: Six hundred (600) feet north and east of the intersection of Bolsa Chica
Street and Warner Avenue, south of Heil Avenue)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Amy Wolfe
Due to the time necessary to complete the review of revised plans, staff is requesting
continuance of the discretionary applications associated with the subject development proposal
(Tentative Tract Map 15469 and Conditional Use Permit No. 97-80) to the October 13, 1998
Planning Commission meeting. This request for continuance falls within the anticipated project
processing time frame outlined in the City letter to CRG dated August 31, 1998. In addition, on
September 11, 1998 the applicant was informed that the submitted hydrology study should be
revised to address project drainage/hydrology issues and should be resubmitted by September
18, 1998 in order for the City to analyze its adequacy for the October 13, 1998 Planning
Commission meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit No. 97-80
and Tentative Tract Map No. 15469 to the October 27, 1998 conditions based upon the amended
Meadowlark Specific Plan.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-80 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.15469
TO A DATE UNCERTAIN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO.98-2(East Garden Grove — Wintersburg
Channel, Reach 2):
APPLICANT: Orange County Flood Control District, P.O. Box 4048, Santa Ana, CA
92702-
LOCATION: East Garden Grove Wintersburg Channel from 1,047 feet upstream of
Goldenwest Street to 300 feet upstream from the Union Pacific Railroad
Bridge including the confluence with Oceanview Channel (Facility no.
Cob)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Wendy Nowak
General Plan Conformance No. 98-2 is a request by the Orange County Flood Control District to
determine if new improvements to a segment of the East Garden -Grove Wintersburg Channel are
in compliance with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of General Plan Conformance No. 98-2 for the following reasons:
• The proposed project is consistent with the zoning code requirements of Public Land Use.
• The proposed improvements are necessary to provide adequate I 00-year flood service to
surrounding developments that will prevent flooding of the surrounding properties.
• Any construction will occur during permitted hours to ensure minimal noise and construction
impacts on surrounding properties.
• No listed endangered species will be affected by the construction of the channel
improvements.
• The proposed project will be consistent with the City's Land Use, Environmental
Resources/Conservation, Noise and Utilities Elements of the General Plan.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY INGLEE, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO.1537 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO.98-2
WITH FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED AUGUST 25,1998
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY INGLEE, TO APPROVE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED AUGUST 25,1998, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
NONE
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS
[NONE]
E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS
Commissioner Inglee — requested that staff review the procedures used to process the
Meadowlark application in order to avoid the same types of problems with future
applications.
Commissioner Livengood — requested that staff check the condition requiring staff
review of landscape screening across Edwards Avenue for the Fire Station and Water
Reservoir approved by the Planning Commission on September 9, 1998.
Commissioner Kerins — stated that he wanted a written report distributed to the Planning
Commission covering the issues discussed at the meeting that occurred between
Wal*Mart staff, Commissioner Livengood and Planning staff.
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F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Howard ZelefslM Planning Director — reviewed items from the previous and future
Council meeting.
F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Scott Hess, Senior Planer - reviewed items for the October 13 1998 meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn to the October 13,1998 Planning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD, TO ADJOURN
TO A 5:00 PM STUDY SESSION ON OCTOBER 13,1998, AND THEN TO
REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Inglee, Chapman, Tillotson, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Speaker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVED BY:
Howard Zelef , Secretary
Planning Commis ion Cb9irpers9n
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