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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-14MINUTES I- HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION - 5:15 PM (Room B-8) SOUTH BEACH PHASE I — Wayne Carvalho PLANNING COMMISSION GOALS & PRIORITIES —Herb Fauland PLANNING COMMISSION PROTOCAL — Herb Fauland ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PRIORITY LIST — Herb Fauland AGENDA REVIEW — Herb Fauland PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL — A motion was made by Speaker, seconded by Kerins, to re -open the public hearings for Items No. B-1 and B-2. The motion passed unanimously. Anyone wishing to speak must fill out and submit a form to spear 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 Rita Spira, Scott Borden, and Mike Adams spoke in opposition to the Reconsideration of the Beachwalk 7 unit project, Item D-2. James Broussard, asked the Commission to evaluate the lack of signage at the Gothard/Ellis Auto Park. He stated that the customers cannot find the location and the City will not allow adequate signage. B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-31/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.99- 11 (ELLIS AVENUE SRO) (CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 8, 2000 MEETING): APPLICANT: Dr. James Lu, Amwest Environmental, Inc. LOCATION: 8102 Ellis Avenue (south side of Ellis approximately 400 feet east of Beach Boulevard) PROJECT PLANNER: Jane James ♦ Conditional Use Permit No. 99-31/Negative Declaration No. 99-11 Permit development of a new three-story, Single Room Occupancy project with 106 efficiency apartment units and one manager's unit ♦ Continued Item - January 25, 2000 Planning Commission meeting: Motion to deny project failed on a 3-2 vote (2 commissioners absent). Item automatically continued to February 8, 2000 Planning Commission meeting with the public hearing closed. - February 8, 2000 Planning Commission meeting: Item continued to March 14, 2000 at applicant's request. Applicant expressed intent to respond to issues and concerns raised at previous public hearing (See Issues Matrix — Attachment No. 3) ♦ Applicant's Revised Site Plan and Management Plan - Reconfigure parking lot for 13 additional parking stalls plus one van/bus drop-off and one tenant loading and unloading space for a total of 83 parking spaces (25 space surplus); staff concurs - Agrees to limit occupancy to one person per unit on 50% of units (53) and allow two persons per unit on 50% of units (53); staff concurs - Contracted with Solari Enterprises for professional management services and submitted Final Management Plan; staff concurs - New site plan depicts adjacent property improvements; applicant accommodates existing parking spaces at adjacent retail center; staff concurs - Applicant proposes minimum monthly leases, no weekly leases offered; staff concurs - Applicant requests amendment to affordable housing requirements; staff continues to recommend original affordability and rental structure - Applicant suggests quarterly review during first year of operation, yearly review thereafter; staff suggests six month reviews for first three years, yearly review thereafter — six month reviews to commence again at any time ownership or management company changes PC Minutes - 3/14/00 2 (OOCPM314) 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ♦ Approve Staff s Recommendation based upon: - The proposed project will not have any adverse environmental impacts. With standard conditions of approval and the proposed site design, project issues will be mitigated to a level of insignificance. Existing mature trees which are proposed to be removed will be replaced in accordance with ZSO requirements. - Goals and objectives of the City's General Plan encourages development of a range of housing types, including Single Room Occupancies. The project will provide 47 units for very low income individuals and 59 units for low income individuals. The affordable housing units will fulfill numerous social, community, and housing needs of existing and future Huntington Beach residents. - Compliance with the CG (General Commercial) zoning district regulations inclusive of building setbacks, landscaping and off-street parking standards and City policies related to site planning. On site landscaping and parking improvements will comply with ZSO requirements. - Compatibility with existing development on site and properties in the immediate vicinity based upon scale of building. Building mass offsets will be provided to articulate and segment the building elevations. The project will convey a quality visual image and character. The Commission asked staff to discuss the possible traffic impacts from the project, to address the mix of people at the Irvine and Fullerton SRO projects, any crime impacts and the security or guarantee of the management company contract. Staff explained that traffic impacts would be less than one (1) percent and that was considered negligible. Staff stated that the tenants in both projects are so varied that no categorization of groups was possible. Staff also explained that the Irvine SRO project had no crime impacts, however, the Fullerton SRO project had several noise complaints on their initial opening. Since management has changed and become consistent, there have been no police complaints. Lastly, staff explained that there is no guarantee that the management company will remain the same, however, they must always abide or comply with the management plan that the Planning Commission approves, even if the property changes hands. The Commission disclosed the following: Commission Mandic visited the Irvine SRO project site and viewed the tape of the Planning Commission hearing of January 25, 2000. Commissioner Shomaker visited both the Fullerton and Irvine SRO project sites and met with the applicant. Commissioner Kerins visited the Irvine SRO project site and spoke with applicant and persons from the neighborhood surrounding the proposed site. Commissioner Chapman, visited the Irvine SRO project site, met with the applicant and persons from the neighborhood surrounding the proposed site. Commissioner Livengood visited the site and spoke with the site manager and maintenance manager, met with the applicant and persons from the neighborhood surrounding the proposed site. Commissioner Speaker visited the Irvine SRO project site and met with the applicant and persons from the neighborhood surrounding the proposed site. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. James Lu, 7755 Center Avenue, #1100, applicant/property owner, gave a brief history of the site and the proposed project and reviewed issues of concern brought up by the Commission. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 3 (OOCPM314) Charles Tsang, 12055 Ashworth Street, Artesia, applicant/property owner, stated they have tried to address the issues of concern brought up by the Planning Commission and the surrounding neighbors. He stated that these changes have been incorporated into the revised plans. He stated that he does not feel there will be a crime issue, especially with a professional management . company to oversee the day to day activities. Bruce Solari, 1544 W. Yale Avenue, Orange, stated that he has been a property manager for SRO's for many years and gave a history of his experiences. He stated that all applicants are screened and criminal background checks are done. He stated that people who live in the SRO projects are usually young, old, disabled or in a service position within the community. Hans Van Herk, 20322 Lighthouse, adjoining property owner, spoke in opposition to the request and submitted a petition with 236 signatures opposing the project. He stated that the Irvine SRO project is located in an industrial area not a residential area so there is not impact to adjacent neighborhoods. He stated there are SRO's in Costa Mesa that staff has no mentioned that have problems that include overcrowding, pets, drugs and it is not conducive to a residential area. He stated this is an experimental project and this is not the location for it. He also stated that he is concerned with traffic impacts and whether or not the city is subsidizing any of the project. Robert Butler, 911 W. Bay Avenue, Balboa, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern regarding parking and crime impacts. John Craney, 8101 Ellis Avenue, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern regarding overcrowding, traffic and crime impacts. Liz Phibbs, 15642 Sunburst, spoke in support of the request stating that Huntington Beach does not have enough affordable housing. Ms. Phibbs stated that the proposed project could use some more landscaping if possible. Fred Bruning, 2825 Via Sola Avenue, counsel for adjacent property owner, stated that this was the wrong site for a project this a high density. He spoke in opposition to the request. Jim Martin, 7542 Taylor Drive, spoke in opposition to the request stating that is was not safe, not high quality and would bring no benefits to the citizens of the city. THERE WERE NO OTHER 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 DENY NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.99-11 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-31 WITH FINDINGS FOR DENIAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Mandic, Biddle, Speaker NOES: Kerins, Chapman, Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 3/14/00 4 (00CPM314) FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-11 : 1. The Planning Commission finds that the project may have an impact on the adjacent residential neighborhood through adverse effects of traffic and noise and that the project is an incompatible land use in the proposed location. FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-31: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-31 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the 3 8,3 90 square foot Single Room Occupancy (SRO) complex 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. The SRO may be detrimental to surrounding commercial and residential properties because the 106 unit development is too intense, there are not enough controls to enforce conditions of approval, and the proposed location is inappropriate. 2. The conditional use permit will not be compatible with surrounding uses because the SRO is too intense and will not be harmonious with the existing Town & Country shopping center and adjacent residential uses. Insufficient parking is provided on -site for the potential residents and the proposed building is not an adequate buffer between the existing commercial center and the adjacent residential fourplexes. 3. The granting of the conditional use permit will adversely affect the General Plan. It is inconsistent with the Land Use Element designation of GC-172-d (General Commercial - Maximum 0.5 FAR -special design overlay) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: A. Land Use Element Obiective LU 9.2: Provide for the preservation of existing residential neighborhoods. Policy LU 10.1.6: Require that commercial projects abutting residential properties adequately protect the residential use from the excessive or incompatible impacts of noise, light, vehicular traffic, visual character, and operational hazards. The project is found to be incompatible with the adjacent residential properties. B-2 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.99-4 (PARK AND RECREATION FEES) (CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 23, 2000 MEETING) - APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho • Zoning Text Amendment No. 99-4 - Amend the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by modifying the method to calculate park in -lieu fees for residential development. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 5 (OOCPM314) Continued Item - Planning Commission meeting on February 23, 2000. Staff to meet with developers and a Planning Commission Subcommittee to review alternatives. Planning Commission Subcommittee meeting on February 28, 2000. Recommendation: - Amend ordinance to reflect a fixed fee of 60% of the citywide average valuation of parkland per acre into the existing formula. Sixty percent of 866,600 per acre is 520,000 per acre. - Recommend the City Council complete a study on total costs for park acquisition, development, and rehabilitation in the City based upon residential development build out, as well as identify appropriate funding methods. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: • Approve Staffs Recommendation based upon: - Goals and policies specified in the Land Use and Recreation and Community Services Elements of the General Plan. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mike Adams, 19771 Sea Canyon, representing the development community in Huntington Beach, stated that he took part in the Committee that studied the proposed issues and stated that the fee should be based upon the needs of the community and the proposed fee is too excessive. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission stated that they were not yet ready to make a final decision on the proposed amendment. They requested staff to survey cities in Orange County (all beach communities) for their park fees. They also requested staff to report back on the amount of land the city was going to buy for park land and to make clear in the ordinance that this is an interim ordinance awaiting final evaluation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO CONTINUE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.99-4 TO THE MARCH 28, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED 1 PC Minutes - 3/14/00 6 (00CPM314) B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-50/LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.99-6 (WALGREENS AT BEACH & YORKTOWN): APPELLANT: Tom Livengood, Planning Commissioner APPLICANT: JMD Architecture LOCATION: 19501, 19521-19541 Beach Boulevard (southwest corner of Yorktown Avenue and Beach Boulevard) PROJECT PLANNER: Amy Wolfe ♦ Conditional Use Permit No. 99-50 - Construct a 14,960 sq. ft. pharmacy with drive -through service. - Improve site with parking and landscaping amenities. ♦ Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 - Adjust the lot lines of three parcels to yield two parcels ♦ Zoning Administrator Action: - On January 12, 2000, the Zoning Administrator approved the project as modified by staff with findings and conditions. ♦ Appeal to Zoning Administrator's action filed on January 20, 2000 by Planning Commissioner Tom Livengood. Appeal reason: - Conditions of approval, relative to setbacks and site layout create a hardship on the applicant and adjacent property owner. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ♦ Approve staff s recommendation because: - The project as modified will be in compliance with General Plan goals, objectives and policies and the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO): ♦ Modifications Conditional Use Permit No. 99-50 - Site at least 40% of the building surface at the minimum setback line (10 ft.) along the Beach Blvd. frontage. - Provide an additional 3 ft parking space width (12 ft. width) for spaces located adjacent to a wall(s) over twelve (12) inches in height. - Provide a 7 ft. wide plantable landscape area along the westerly property line of the retail center parcel. - Relocate the two most northwesterly parking spaces adjacent to the existing building at the Yorktown Ave driveway entrance. - Revise the building architecture in accordance with the contemporary design solution depicted in "Exhibit A". Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 Adjust the common lot line between the proposed parcels to provide 31 parking spaces on the retail center parcel. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 7 (OOCPM314) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Joseph Dickson, 121 Spear Street, #250 San Francisco, architect, discussed on -site circulation and pedestrian access. He stated that the architecture of the building was designed for the community and the project elevations have been approved by the Design Review Board. John Glikbarg, 121 Spear Street, #250, San Francisco, representing applicant, stated that they agree with staff s report and recommendation with the exception of the location of the building. He stated that the building in their design is set back for safety purposes. He stated that if the building were put where staffs is recommending, the entry would be in the rear and be less attractive. Richard Harlow, 211 Main Street, representing applicant, stated that he disagrees with staff s interpretation of the code. He feels that if the building is placed in the location the applicant is requesting it will be consistent with zoning regulations and designations. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. All Commissioners disclosed that they had talked with the applicant's representative and received a packet of information from them. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY BIDDLE, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-50 AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.99-6 AS REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDING FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEOA: The Planning Commission finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the proposed development involves replacement of existing structures and facilities with a commercial structure which will be located on the same site as the structures replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structures replaced. 1 PC Minutes - 3/14/00 8 (OOCPM314) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-50: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-50 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of an approximately 14,960 sq. ft. two-story, Walgreens Pharmacy with drive -through service will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity and to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. The plan, as conditioned, will incorporate appropriate on -site circulation and adequate landscaping and parking improvements. 2. The conditional use permit, as conditioned, will be compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed building siting and architectural design will enhance existing adjacent land uses/ structure and will promote pedestrian activity between existing and proposed land uses/structures. 3. The proposed development as conditioned will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO). The project will comply with applicable HBZSO parking and landscaping requirements for development within the CG zoning district. The proposed building siting will promote a positive City image in accordance with City of Huntington Beach General goals, objectives, and policies. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: LU10.1.4. Require that commercial buildings and sites be designed to achieve a high level of architectural and site layout quality. LU10.1.12. Require that Commercial uses be designed and developed to achieve a high level of quality, distinctive character, and compatibility with existing uses and development including consideration of: c. siting and design of structures to facilitate and encourage pedestrian activity; d. siting of buildings to the street frontage to convey a visual relationship to the street and sidewalks; e. architectural treatment of buildings to minimize visual bulk and mass, using techniques such as the modulation of building volumes and articulation of all elevations. The proposed development will achieve a high level of layout quality. The siting and design of the proposed structure will allow for pedestrian connections between sidewalks and the Walgreens Pharmacy. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.99-06: 1. The granting of Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 for the modification of the subject lot boundaries will not create any additional parcels or building sites. The proposed adjustment, as conditioned, will shift existing parcel lines and will reduce the number of the existing lots from three (3) to two (2) in order to allow proper siting of a new Walgreens pharmacy on the property. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 9 (OOCPM314) 2. The resulting parcels from the lot line adjustment will conform to Titles 20-24 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance because they will comply with the minimum lot width and area development standards applicable to parcels within the CG zone. 3. The lot line adjustment will not sever any existing structure on either of the two (2) parcels. The subject lot line adjustment is proposed in conjunction with the development of the site with a new Walgreens pharmacy and removal of three (3) existing structures 4. The lot line adjustment will not allow a greater number of dwelling units than allowed prior to the adjustment. The General Plan and Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance designates the site for development with general commercial uses. 5. A plat map showing the lot line adjustment has been prepared and approved and will be filed in accord with the provisions of Section 253.24. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-50: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated January 7, 2000 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The site plan shall be revised to depict the location of any proposed soil remediation equipment. Remediation equipment shall be fully screened from view and located to minimize negative visual impacts; location and screening shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Department. b. The site plan shall be revised to comply with minimum parking and landscaping standards. An additional three (3) feet parking space width shall be provided for spaces located adjacent to wall(s) over 12 inches in height. Thirty=one parking spaces shall be provided on the retail center parcel and sixty-two parking spaces shall be provided on the Walgreen parcel for a total of 93 parking spaces. (Code Requirement) c. A 7 ft. wide plantable landscape area shall be provided along the portion of the westerly property line of the retail center parcel which abuts the parking area. (Code Requirement) d. 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. e. The driveway entrances shall have textured and colored pavement (behind sidewalk on private property). f. The existing chain link fence shall be removed. g. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials proposed, as approved by the Design Review Board. h. The proposed building elevation design shall be as depicted on the plans dated November 22, 1999 and approved by the Design Review Board on December 9, 1999. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 10 (OOCPM314) i. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to back flow devices and Edison transformers on the site plan. Utility meters shall be screened from view from public rights -of -way. Electric transformers in a required front or street side yard shall be enclosed in subsurface vaults. Backflow prevention devices shall be prohibited in the front yard setback and shall be screened from view. (Code Requirement) j. 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) k. Depict all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailbox facilities and similar items on the site plan and elevations. If located on a building, they shall be architecturally designed into the building to appear as part of the building. They shall be architecturally compatible with the building and non -obtrusive, not interfere with sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks. 1. The monument sign design shall be revised to be architecturally consistent with the main building design and shall be subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board and the Planning Director. 2. Prior to issuance of demolition permits, the following shall be completed: a. The applicant shall follow all procedural requirements and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and any other local, state, or federal law regarding the removal and disposal of any hazardous material including asbestos, lead, and PCB's. These requirements include but are not limited to: survey, identification of removal methods, containment measures, use and treatment of water, proper truck hauling, disposal procedures, and proper notification to any and all involved agencies. b. Pursuant to the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, an asbestos survey shall be completed. c. The applicant shall complete all Notification requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. d. The City of Huntington Beach shall receive written verification from the South Coast Air Quality Management District that the Notification procedures have been completed. e. All asbestos (if any present on site) shall be removed from all buildings prior to demolition of any portion of any building. f. A truck hauling and routing plan for all trucks involved in asbestos removal and demolition of the existing structures shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Director of Public Works. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 11 (OOCPM314) g. The applicant shall disclose the method of demolition on the demolition permit application for review and approval by the Building and Safety Director. 3. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed: a. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. (PW) b. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations for grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, street, streets and utilities. (PW) c. A Grading Plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. (PW) d. A Street Improvement Plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted for review and approval. (PW) e. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect, shall be submitted to the Design Review Board and the Department of Public Works for review and approval by the Park, Tree and Landscape Division. The Developer shall submit irrigation demands to ensure proper irrigation sizing. (PW) f. The name and phone number of a field supervisor who is on -site shall be submitted to the Planning Department and Public Works Department. In addition, clearly visible signs shall be posted on the perimeter of the site indicating whom to contact for information regarding this development and any construction/ grading activity. This contact person shall be available immediately to address any concerns or issues raised by adjacent property owners during the construction activity. He/she will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the conditions herein, specifically, grading activities, truck routes, construction hours, noise, etc. 4. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing) and shall be referenced in the index. b. The Planning Department shall review and approve the following: 1) Revised site plan and elevations as modified pursuant to Condition No. 1. 2) That proposed structures/building additions are be architecturally compatible with existing structures. c. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 12 (OOCPM314) d. The Developer shall submit a hydraulic computer water analysis for the project. The applicant shall contact the City of Huntington 'Brach Water Division regarding the hydraulic computer water model analysis. If the analysis shows that project demands cannot be met with the City's current water system, the developer shall be required to upgrade the City's system to meet the demands and/or otherwise mitigate the impacts of the project at no cost to the City. The City of Huntington Beach Water Division shall approve all changes or additions to pipeline infrastructure. Any new infrastructure constructed in the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City upon successful completion of the project, including bacteriological testing. (PW) 5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Submit a copy of the revised site plan, floor plans and elevations pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review and approval and inclusion in the entitlement file to the Planning Department and submit 8 inch by 10 inch colored photographs of all colored renderings, elevations, materials sample board, and massing model to the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file. b. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Planning. The Landscape Construction Set shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect which identifies the location, type, size and quantity of all existing plant materials to remain, existing plant materials to be removed and proposed plant materials; an irrigation plan; a grading plan; an approved site plan and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. Any existing mature that must be removed shall be replaced at a two to one ratio (2:1) with minimum 36 inch box trees and shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. (PW) (Code Requirement) c. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW) d. A grading permit shall be issued. (PW) e. Lot Line Adjustment LL 99-06 shall be recorded with the Office of County Recorder. (PW) f. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable irrevocable offer to dedicate reciprocal driveway access easement(s), between the subject site and adjacent southerly property. The subject property owners shall be responsible for making necessary improvements to implement the reciprocal driveway. The legal instrument shall be submitted to the Planning Department a minimum of 30 days prior to building permit issuance. The document shall be approved by the Planning Department and the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to final building permit approval. A copy of the recorded document shall be filed with the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file prior to final building permit approval. (Code Requirement) PC Minutes - 3/14/00 13 (OOCPM314) 9 7. g. Irrevocable reciprocal driveway access and parking easement(s), between Parcel 1 and Parcel 2, depicted in LLA 99-06 (project site), shall be provided. The legal instrument shall be submitted to the Planning Department a minimum of 30 days prior to building permit issuance. A copy of the legal instrument shall be approved by the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. A copy of the recorded document shall be filed with the Planning Department. h. A covenant limiting the use of the second floor of the proposed structure on Parcel 1 to warehousing and distributing space shall be recorded. The legal instrument shall be submitted to the Planning Department a minimum of 30 days prior to building permit issuance. The document shall be approved by the Planning Department and the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to final building permit approval. A copy of the recorded document shall be filed with the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file prior to final building permit approval. i. All new signage shall comply with Chapter 233. A revised sign plan shall be submitted for review to the Planning Department and shall be forwarded to the Design Review Board for approval. j. An interim parking and/or building materials storage plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department to assure adequate parking and restroom facilities are available for employees, customers and contractors during the project's construction phase and that adjacent properties will not be impacted by their location. The applicant shall obtain any necessary encroachment permits from the Department of Public Works. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to: 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. f. Ensure clearly visible signs are posted on the perimeter of the site identifying the name and phone number of a field supervisor to contact for information regarding the development and any construction/ grading activity. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, 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: 1) Landscaping. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 14 (OOCPM314) 1 2) Outdoor lighting shall utilize energy -saving lamps. All outdoor lighting shall be directed to prevent "spill -over" onto adjacent properties, shall be shown on the site plan and elevations, and shall not emit glare skyward. Lighting shall be capable of being dimmed to a minimum security during hours of non -operation of the facility. (PW) 3) The applicant shall widen Yorktown Avenue along the property frontage to its ultimate width (aligning with the curb to the west), and shall perform all related improvements, including utility undergrounding, fire hydrant relocation, traffic signal modifications, wheelchair ramp replacement, re -striping, and street light relocation. All design and construction shall be per current City standards. (PW) 4) Trucks shall access the site via Beach Boulevard and exit via Yorktown Avenue. (PW) 5) The most northerly driveway on Beach Boulevard and the most easterly driveway on Yorktown Avenue shall be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk. (PW) 6) The most southerly driveway on Beach Boulevard and the most westerly driveway on Yorktown Avenue shall be removed and replaced per City standards on Yorktown Avenue and per Caltrans standards on Beach Boulevard. (PW) 7) The applicant shall record an irrevocable offer to dedicate access to the property to the south. In addition a shared driveway and parking easement shall be recorded between the applicant and the property immediately to the west. (Julian's Sandwiches et al) (PW) 8) The sidewalk on Beach Boulevard shall be removed and replaced to Caltrans standards. (PW) 9) The existing water meters and/or services serving the site may potentially be utilized if they are of adequate size, conform to current standards, and are in working condition as determined by the Water Division; however, the existing meter shall be replaced with a touch -read meter. If new water services are necessary, they shall be installed per Water Division Standards and sized to meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) (minimum 2 inches in size). (PW) 10) All water meters shall be touch -read type. (PW) 11) The building shall have a separate fire service with an appropriate backflow protection device for fire sprinklers. (PW) 12) Separate backflow protection shall be installed per the City of Huntington Beach Water Division Standards for domestic, irrigation and fire water services. (PW) 13) Existing fire hydrants and other water facilities appurtenances shall be relocated to the satisfaction of the Water Division. (PW) PC Minutes - 3/14/00 15 (OOCPM314) 14) A new sewer lateral shall be installed. (PW) 15) Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards. (FD) 16) 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: a) manual pulls; b) water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection; c) 24 hour supervision; d) smoke detectors; e) annunciation; and f) audible alarms (FD) 17)Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415. (FD) 18) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The size of the numbers will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. (FD) 19)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) 20) An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. Shop drawings shall be submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to system installation. (FD) 21) Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with City Specification 401. Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads. (FD) 22) Installation and/or removal of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks shall comply with Orange County Environmental Health and Huntington Beach Fire Department requirements. (FD) b. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and submit a copy to Planning Department. c. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning 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. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 16 (OOCPM314) 8. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning 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 Planning 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.99-06: 1. Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 submitted and dated November 1, 1999, shall be the conceptually approved document with the following modifications: (PW ) a. The assigned Lot Line Adjustment case number shall (LL 99-06) shall be included/referenced in the final document prior to recordation. b. The Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 document shall be revised in accordance with the corrections depicted in "Exhibit B" (Attachment No. 7) prior to recordation. 2. Lot Line Adjustment No. LL 99-06 shall be recorded with the Office of County Recorder prior to building permit issuance. (PW ) INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-50/Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-50/Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06 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 Planning Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 99-50/ Lot Line Adjustment No. 99-06, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. 5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Department, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 7. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $38.00 for the posting of the Notice of Exemption at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to the County of Orange and submitted to the Planning Department within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 17 (OOCPM314) S. All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and in conformance with the HBZSO. Prior to removing or replacing any landscaped areas, check with the Departments of Planning and Public Works for Code requirements. Substantial changes may require approval by the Zoning Administrator. 9. All new signs shall conform to the HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, or changing sign faces, a building permit shall be obtained from the Planning Department. 10. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (PW) 11. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 12. A Public Works Construction Permit shall be required for all work on Yorktown Avenue. (PW) 13. A Caltrans encroachment permit is required for all street improvements on Beach Boulevard. (PW) 14. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Planning Department and Building and Safety Department prior to occupying the building. C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 25, 2000. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 25, 2000 AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shomaker, Mandic MOTION PASSED C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2000. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2000 AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kerins, Chapman, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Shomaker, Mandic, Biddle MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 3/14/00 18 (OOCPM314) C-3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2000. I 1 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2000 AS SUBMITTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Speaker MOTION PASSED D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS D-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-3/TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15816NARIANCE NO.99-18 (BEACH & ATLANTA RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS): APPLICANT: Rick Julian, Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., 22974 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 PROPERTY/ OWNER: B. G. Williams, 4952 Warner Ave., Suite 223, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 LOCATION: Northeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Atlanta Ave. The applicant has submitted a request for clarification of the Planning Commission's intent for the affordable housing requirement (Condition #2.a) for the Beach and Atlanta Residential Condominiums. Based upon discussions with the applicant, staff and the Planning Commission Chairman as to the intent of the subject condition, it is staffs interpretation and understanding that the affordable housing requirement for the project can be met by providing off -site affordable housing units. The units may involve the conversion of existing market rate units into affordable units pursuant to the income restriction outlined in the condition. The interpretation and intent is consistent with previous projects that have been subject to this condition of approval for affordable housing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission affirm Condition of Approval No. 2.a to allow the affordable housing requirement for Tentative Tract Map No. 15816 to be provided off -site through the conversion of existing market rate units into affordable units. PC Minutes - 3/14/00 19 (OOCPM314) A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECONDED BY CHAPMAN TO AFFIRM CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. Z.A. TO ALLOW THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15816 TO BE PROVIDED OFF - SITE THROUGH THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING MARKET RATE UNITS INTO AFFORDABLE UNITS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker,, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D-2 DISCUSS RECONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-61/ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS NO.98-194, NO. 98-195, NO.98-196 (BEACHWALK SEVEN UNITS) — Herb Fauland Commissioner Chapman stated that he requested a discussion on the reconsideration of the proposed item because on February 23, 2000 the Planning Commission approved the subject project and deleted the requirement for the provision of affordable housing. He stated that staff did not have the opportunity to adequately address the need for the condition prior to the Planning Commission's action. He asked that the Planning Commission reconsider their action and agendized the item at the next available hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY MANDIC, TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-61/ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS NO 98-194, 98-195, NO.98-196, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Mandic, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker NOES: Kerins, Chapman ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS None E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS Commissioner Shomaker — requested staff to investigate the traffic signal at the Newland Street and Adams Avenue intersection, and the feasibility of adding more left hand turn directional lights. Commissioner Shomaker also requested a copy of the city's property maintenance ordinance and she and Commissioner Mandic would like to establish a Beautify Huntington Beach Committee. 0 PC Minutes - 3/14/00 20 (OOCPM314) 1 Commissioner Kerins — requested staff to investigate the traffic signal at the Newland Street and Adams Avenue intersection in regards to the left hand turn directional lights. Commission Kerins asked staff to investigate and report back on programs other Orange County cities may have regarding the redevelopment/restoration of dilapidated shopping centers. Commissioner Mandic — requested that staff investigate and report back on the process to initiate a zone change on the property located at 8102 Ellis Avenue to residential. The property had been denied a request for an SRO project. Commissioner Biddle — asked staff to investigate the flashing light at Goldenwest Street and Clay Avenue intersection. He stated there is no reason for any cars to stop. Commissioner Livenzood — asked staff to evaluate their code or policy on building citing for corner lots. He stated that the current code or policy is not reflective of staffs recommendations. Commissioner Sneaker — requested staff to schedule a Study Session on affordable housing in Huntington Beach in the near future. F. PLANNING ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Scott Hess, Principal Planner — stated that no planning issues were discussed at the previous meeting, however, the Small Lot Ordinance will be heard on March 20, 2000 and the Commission may wish to send a representative. Commissioner Chapman stated he would attend. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Senior Planner — reviewed items for the March 28, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. G. ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn to the March 28, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:15 PM STUDY SESSION ON MARCH 28, 2000, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kjl APPROVED BY: 44=,t 7,-�- - oward ZelefsTy, Secretary PC Minutes - 3/14/00 21 (OOCPM314)