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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION - 5:15 PM (Room B-8) PW DIRECTOR PRESENTATION (5:15-5:30 PM) — Robert Beardsley COASTAL ELEMENT (5:30-6:00) — Mary Beth Broeren CENTRAL PARK EIR (6:00-6:30) — Mary Beth Broeren AGENDA REVIEW — Scott Hess REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic 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 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 NONE B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 ZONING TEST AMENDMENT NO.98-4 (DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR DINING WITH ALCOHOL) (CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 25,1999 MEETING): APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Downtown Specific Plan Area PROJECT PLANNER: Peter Vanek Zoning Text Amendment No. 98-4 is a request to amend Section 4.2.33 of the Downtown Specific Plan to permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property where outdoor dining is permitted. Currently, the Downtown Specific Plan does not permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages within outdoor dining areas on public property. Additionally, sections of the ordinance have been modified to differentiate between outdoor dining establishments and those that serve alcohol. Enclosed outdoor dining area requirements have been established, and limits have been placed on the types of establishments that will be permitted to serve alcohol in conjunction with outdoor dining. Outdoor dining with alcohol is currently permitted on private property. The item was continued from the May 25, 1999 meeting to allow time for staff to explore regulatory options proposed by the Commission.. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 98-4 to the City Council as originally proposed by staff for the following reasons: • The proposed zoning text amendment provides specific standards and procedures for consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with outdoor dining within the Downtown Specific Plan. • The zoning text amendment will contribute to the atmosphere and ambiance of the Downtown area by attracting a clientele consistent with the redevelopment of the downtown. • The proposed zoning text amendment will not adversely impact the City's review and public hearing process. • The proposed zoning text amendment is consistent with the goals and policies specified in the Land Use and Economic Development Elements of the General Plan. Chairman Speaker and Commissioner Mandic reported that they had reviewed the videotape and minutes of the May 25, 1999 Planning Commission meeting and therefore would be participating in action on this item. Commissioner Kerins reported that he was a member of the Sub -Committee that worked with staff and restaurant owners regarding issues of the Zoning Text Amendment. The Sub - Committee concurred with the staff recommendation but added the cost of an officer to patrol the outdoor dining and a requirement for a six month review. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 2 (99PCM622) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Loretta Wolfe, 411 6`h Street, spoke in opposition to the request stating that the City should postpone action on this item until redevelopment has been completed. Marie St. Germain, 505 Alabama Street, spoke in opposition to the request stating concurrence with the Police Department's opposition to the revised Ordinance. She said the area is saturated with alcohol related businesses. Bob Bolen spoke in opposition to the request stating that negative aspect of the proposed Ordinance outweighs the benefits. He said the approval would result in increased partying and fights. Keith Bohr, representing the Downtown Restaurants Association, spoke in support of the request stating that outdoor dining with alcohol has not created problems in other cities. He said the Ordinance would affect seven restaurants and approximately two to three new restaurants. John Tillotson, 16426 Ladona Circle, spoke in support of the request stating that this type of use is allowed all over the world. He took issue to the idea that it would increase inappropriate behavior of intoxication stating that this type of individual would go to a local bar not to a restaurant where they have to order food along with an alcoholic drink. Mike Adams, representing a number of the merchants, spoke in support of the request stating that this is an opportunity to show growth. Bruce Milliken, 217 Main Street, spoke in support of the request stating that the time is right to try it because there are only about six restaurants who will apply for the license. He said that restaurant owners are very careful because if a condition of a liquor license is broken, the fine is 10% of the alcohol consumption for three months. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner's Mandic and Biddle indicated that the Sub -Committee had recommended that the Ordinance include a mechanism for an additional police officer or code enforcement officer to coincide with their recommendation to the City Council. A discussion ensued on various ways to achieve this objective. It was indicated by Howard Zelefsky, Director of Planning, that the mechanism to collect additional fees should be done by minute action to the City Council. Commissioner's Biddle and Mandic said they would be not be supporting the Zoning Text Amendment because the Chief of Police had recommended denial. Police Chief Lowenberg reported that they need at least one more summer to work out the problems. He said there are many drinking related problems in the downtown area and therefore, the Police Department was opposed to liberalizing drinking. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 3 (99PCM622) The Commission discussed the time line to proceed to the City Council and then to the Coastal Commission and determined it would be close to the end of the year before implementation. A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROCESS FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.98-4 WITH ALTERNATE NO.2 AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Livengood NOES: Biddle, Mandic ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE SERVED IN GLASS CONTAINERS ONLY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Livengood, Mandic NOES: Biddle ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY CHAPMAN TO ELIMINATE DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS FROM SECTION 7.2.33(i)a. OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY L_IVENGOOD TO MODIFY PROPOSED CONDITION FOR THE BARRIER HEIGHT TO A MINIMUM OF 36" AND MAXIMUM OF 40". BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Livengood, Mandic NOES: Biddle ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes — 6/22/99 (99PCM622) 7 A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY SPEAKER TO ELIMINATE THE PROPOSED CONDITION THAT REQUIRED OUTDOOR DINING TO BE LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD TO MODIFY THE PROPOSED START TIME TO 11:00 AM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY KERINS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 98-4 (ALTERNATE 2) AND THE ABOVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE SUGGESTED CONDITIONS PER THE ABOVE STRAW VOTES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Livengood NOES: Biddle, Mandic ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes — 6/22/99 (99PCM622) MINUTE ACTION TO CITY COUNCIL A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY CHAPMAN TO TAKE MINUTE ACTION THAT THE ORDINANCE SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE . UNTIL A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS FUNDED FOR THE WEEKEND AND EVENING HOURS OF THE PROPOSED OUTDOOR DINING WITH ALCOHOL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood NOES: Mandic ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY BIDDLE TO TAKE MINUTE ACTION TO ADOPT A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROPOSED OUTDOOR DINING WITH ALCOHOL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY SPEAKER TO TAKE MINUTE ACTION THAT OUTDOOR DINING WITH ALCOHOL BE EFFECTIVE THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS OF 2000 AND THEN REVIEWED BY STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Biddle (out of room) MOTION PASSED PC Minutes — 6/22/99 6 (99PCM622) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY LAIRD TO INCLUDE THE MINUTE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAPMAN, SECONDED BY SPEAKER REQUIRING RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT TO BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE SAME DATE FOR ALL BUSINESSES, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Biddle (out of room) MOTION PASSED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAPMAN, SECONDED BY MANDIC THAT A USE CHARGE BE ESTABLISHED ON A PRO -RATED SHARE BASED ON SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUTDOOR DINING WITH ALCOHOL TO COVER THE COST OF ENFORCEMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Chapman, Biddle, Mandic NOES: Laird, Speaker, Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAPMAN, SECONDED BY SPEAKER RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL LOOK AT FORMING A BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE DOWNTOWN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker NOES: Biddle, Mandic, Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes — 6/22/99 7 (99PCM622) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY CHAPMAN RECOMMENDING THAT THE COUNCIL IDENTIFY THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AS A PRIVILEGE NOT AS A RIGHT TO BE GRANTED TO ANYONE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 98-90 (HERBREW ACADEMY) APPLICANT: Brion S. Jeannette & Associates LOCATION: 14401 Willow Lane (formerly Clara Clark School) PROJECT PLANNER: Joe Thompson Conditional Use Permit No. 98-90 represents a request by the Hebrew Academy to permit construction of a new kindergarten classroom building, consolidation of six existing trailers into a single administration building, expansion of an existing parking lot, and the redesign of the student drop-off area. The proposed 4,043 square foot kindergarten classroom building consists of four (4) classrooms ranging in size from 650 square feet to 828 square feet, a 180 square foot kitchen, a 483 square foot office area, and a 100 square foot bicycle storage yard. The request also includes the consolidation of six (6) modular trailers, recently donated to the Hebrew Academy, into a single 4,260 square foot modular administration building. Also, the expansion of the existing 19,470 square foot parking lot with 56 spaces to a 25,656 square foot parking lot with 74 spaces and the redesign of the student drop-off area at the main entrance to the school. STAFF RECOMMENDATION• Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 98-90 for the following reasons: • The project will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing in the vicinity. The new classroom and administration buildings and expanded parking lot are located on the interior of the school site and will be buffered from the residential neighborhood. • The new classroom and administration building, and the expansion of the parking lot will be compatible with surrounding uses. The operation of the Hebrew school is similar to an elementary school for which the site was previously used. • The new classroom and administration buildings and expanded parking lot is consistent with the Public/Semipublic Land Use designation in the General Plan. • The project exceeds minimum requirements for setbacks, building heights, required parking spaces and all other provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 8 (99PCM622) I THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Brion Jeannette, applicant, spoke in support of the request. He said that the purpose of the request is to improve circulation for drop off and pick up of students. The proposed additions will allow them to increase the number of teachers per student ratio and add a new administration building. He agreed with the conditions of approval but said the condition for two fire hydrants would be very costly and asked Fire Department to look at the site to further evaluate the need because there are already two hydrants on the property. Rabbi Newman, representing the Hebrew Academy, spoke in support of the request. He said that the school was constructed in 1960 and the proposed improvement would improve aesthetics. Gladys Hernandez, 6092 Mahogany Avenue, Westminster, spoke in opposition to the request stating that the streets cannot take the extra traffic. She said that Cook School had approximately 280 students who for the most part walked to school with only one school bus. Hebrew School has approximately 400 students who for the most part are dropped off by parents. Steve Vanderschaaf, 6302 Maple Avenue, Westminster, spoke in opposition to the request stating that the school could easily increase enrollment in the future which would result in more traffic. He also said the bus turn around is inadequate and needs to be reconfigured. Bob Meade, 6231 Glacier, Westminster, spoke in opposition to the request due to increased traffic and the poor condition of the property. He presented photographs to the Commission, which depicted an old trailer overgrown grass and tall weeds. Gary Simon, 16731 Phelps Lane, spoke in support of the request. He said two of his children attend the Academy and it provides an enhanced education program and a safe environment. He said the project is the first phase to improve the property. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Biddle said that he would support the request if a condition were added to ensure that the old trailer, weeds and junk were removed from the property. Commissioner Livengood suggested a two -week continuance because of the serious property maintenance issues. This also would allow the Commissioners time to visit the site PC Minutes — 6/22/99 9 (99PCM622) A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY MANDIC, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-90 TO THE JULY 13,1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-13 (HOW HALL) (APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL): APPLICANT: H.O.W. Hall, Inc. APPELLANT: Bob Biddle, Planning Commissioner LOCATION: 19171 Magnolia Street PROJECT PLANNER: Wendy Bounds Conditional Use Permit No. 99-13 represents a request by H.O.W. Hall to conduct recovery program meetings in a suite located within an existing commercial center. The proposal is in substantial conformance with the regulations set forth by the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The project was reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator on May 26, 1999. Commissioner Biddle subsequently appealed the Zoning Administrator's approval because he believes the proposed project will be detrimental to the persons and properties within the surrounding area and is recommending denial of the proposed use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the appeal and recommends the Planning Commission uphold the determination of the Zoning Administrator for the following reasons: • The proposal does not present a detriment to the persons or properties within the vicinity because it is an assembly use in a commercial zone and buffered from residential uses. In addition, there are conditions of approval to minimize any potential impacts to adjacent uses. The property owner has authorized the use within his retail center. • The proposed use is consistent with all applicable development requirements, including parking, outlined within the General Commercial District of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. • The proposed use is in compliance with the goals and policies identified in the General Plan General Commercial land use designation and with the General Plan Subarea of Commercial Nodes. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 10 (99PCM622) Commissioner Biddle reported that he appealed the Zoning Administrator's approval because it was brought to his attention that the surrounding neighborhood was not properly notified of the public hearing. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Paul Arnerich, Chairman of the Board of Director's of H.O.W. Hall, Inc., spoke in support of the request. He said they are not a recovery center but provide a 12 step program to work with people to stay off drugs and alcohol. He advised that the majority of their clients attend on their own accord with minimal clients being court appointed. Dorothy Hayes, Member of the Board of Director's of H.O.W. Hall, Inc., spoke in support of the request. She said their clients are normal people who are deadly serious about recovery. Their organization does not solicit membership or hassle other individuals for their life choices. They are a safe haven for children who live in a home that may be in danger because of substance abuse. William White, 2603 A Delaware Street, spoke in support of the request. He said he previously owned a home close to the current business location and it sold in 1990 for full value. Betty Dobbs, 21851 Newland, spoke in support of the request. She said the concerns expressed at the meeting relative to safety of children were unfounded. These types of programs are quite often held at churches that also have pre-school programs running concurrently and they have not experienced problems. Joseph Kung, representing the owner of the shopping center, spoke in support of the request. He reported that the parking lot had been redesigned to allow ample parking. The landlord will work with tenants to resolve problems if they arise. Brian Wolff, 20382 Magnolia Street, spoke in support of the request stating that the group serves a community service to the residents of Huntington Beach. The concerns mentioned regarding court mandated patrons were unfounded because those individuals usually come to get their card signed and leave. Gail Licata, 8841 Crescent, spoke in opposition to the request stating there is a potential for increased crime, noise and traffic. Justin Braunagel, 8791 Crescent Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. He said the location is not compatible and was also concerned about security and noise. John Lyons, Fitzgerald's Sports Pub, spoke in opposition to the request. He said his business is 75 feet from the proposed use and was concerned that disputes between his customers and HOW Hall customers may occur when his customers go outside to smoke. Jim Coshland, Party Plus Store, spoke in opposition to the request stating that the parking lot is already full without the proposed business. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 11 (99PCM622) Keith Warren Clifton, owner of the Clifton Dance Studio, spoke in opposition to the request. He said he had 300 students who quite often walk past the proposed suite to buy snacks. His concern focused on the court -mandated clients and felt that if the are required to have a security guard, they should not be in an area that also serves children. Lori Johnson, 9871 Ellis, spoke in opposition to the request. She said she was opposed to large groups of men possibly loitering next to where her children take dance lessons. Gemma Bannon, 8921 Crescent, spoke in opposition because of safety concerns. She said that the patrons would probably park next to the community park where children play and cut across to walk to school. Martin Bannon, 8921 Crescent, spoke in opposition to the request because of the noise from vehicles coming and going all day and evening and people talking in the parking lot. He was also concerned because they sub -let to other groups to hold meetings in their suite which could result in undesirable impact to the neighborhood. Strom S. Warn, 13903 Parklawn Drive, spoke in support of the request stating that people who attend H.O.W. Hall are decent people whom other decent people do not need to fear. Hermine Buechler, 19331 Corawood Lane, spoke in opposition to the request. He was concerned that the property values in the area would decrease and also parking in the center was a problem on Saturdays and holidays. Ava Baum, 8672 Luss Drive, spoke in opposition to the request because of the location next the park and safety concerns for the children. David Licata, 8841 Crescent, spoke in opposition to the request because there is no barrier between the shopping center and the park. He said there are "no loitering" signs posted in the parking lot and was concerned that patrons of the business may stop at the park to smoke and visit before returning to home or work. Steve Anderson, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request. He said the use meets all zoning requirements and has been recommended by staff. The adjacent park is public land and people can not be excluded from enjoying the use. There have not been any crimes against persons attending their center. Meetings are held at churches and high -end hotels such as the Hilton who would not allow the meetings if there were problems. He said they only sub -let their facility to other 12-step programs. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission discussed the positive benefits to the community of this type of program. However, a lengthy discussion ensued regarding concerns expressed by the community and the Commission's concerns. They agreed that parking was insufficient and most of the Commissioner's felt that the use not compatible with the other tenants and nearby residents. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 12 (99PCM622) A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY MANDIC, TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-13 WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: Laird ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-13: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-13 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of 2,556 square foot personal enrichment service (recovery programs) with 910 square feet of meeting assembly area will 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. H.O.W. Hall is an assembly use for up to 80 people in a commercial center with insufficient parking. Only 26 parking spaces in the center are allotted to the proposed use based upon the ZSO requirements plus the mix of other uses in the center. More than 26 spaces would be needed for this assembly use. Also, the proposed use is inadequately buffered from residential uses. Single family residences are approximately 200 feet from the commercial site which is too close for an assembly use that is proposed to operate on some days from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. In addition, there is no screen wall between the commercial center and the adjacent public park to further mitigate noise impacts to the residences. 2. The conditional use permit for an assembly use will not be compatible with existing uses in the center and surrounding land uses. Several business operators in the center have indicated that the use will cause conflicts with their businesses. In addition, the assembly use will cause noise to the adjacent residential uses. 3. The proposed personal enrichment service will not comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The site is already developed and has sufficient parking for the existing uses. However, an assembly use with approximately 80 individuals does require additional parking that is not available on -site. Allowing the use in the existing center would cause parking problems to other tenants in the center and adjacent properties. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will adversely affect the General Plan. It is not consistent with the Land Use Element designation of General Commercial on the subject property. The proposed use will not preserve the existing character and identity of the commercial center and adjacent single family residential neighborhood. It also will not maintain the quality of the life currently existing for the adjacent single family residences. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 13 (99PCM622) C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 ' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 25 1999 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY BIDDLE, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MAY 25,1999, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Kerins, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Speaker, Mandic MOTION PASSED C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JUNE 8 1999 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY BIDDLE, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS AMENDED DATED JUNE 8,1999, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None . ABSTAIN: Kerins 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 Chapman - Asked staff to work with H.O.W. Hall, Inc. to recommend other sites in the City which would be more suitable for their use. PC Minutes — 6/22/99 14 (99PCM622) Commissioner Kerins - Asked staff to report back on the citation that was issued to B.J.'s Pizza for violation on the number of tables allowed for outdoor dining. He also complimented staff regarding a condition under code requirements requiring all signs to conform to the HBZSO and prior to installing any new signs, or changing sign faces, a building permit shall be obtained from the Planning Department. Commissioner Biddle - Asked staff to verify time of the School District meetings. He is the primary liaison to these meetings, which had been scheduled for the third Friday of the month at 3:00 PM; however the new agenda places the meeting at noon. He or his alternate is not available at noon. Chairman Speaker said he would attend the meeting, if the meeting were scheduled for noon. Commissioner Speaker - Suggested that all Planning Commissioners schedule a site visit of projects being brought to the Commission. F. PLANNING ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING NONE F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING NONE G. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourn to the July 13,1999 meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY MANDIC, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:15 PM STUDY SESSION ON JULY 13, 1999, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Laird, Chapman, Speaker, Biddle, Livengood, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /jr APPROVED BY: I. . /4-1 Z===' Ao�vard Zelefs , ecretary PC Minutes - 6/22/99 15 (99PCM622)