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Home My WebLink About2000-06-20MINUTES L, HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000 SPEICAL MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California P A P P P P A ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL 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 NONE B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.00-1/ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 00-2 (THE CROSSINGS AT HUNTINGTON BEACH): APPLICANT: Mr. Scott Dinovitz LOCATION: 7777 Edinger Avenue (bounded by Beach Boulevard, Edinger Avenue, Center Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad) PROJECT PLANNER: Jane James On June 13, 2000, the Planning Commission heard the staff presentation on the proposed Specific Plan No. 13 but continued the item to a Special Meeting without opening the public hearing. The Planning Commission continued the request because they had received lengthy letters from attorneys representing Montgomery Wards and Burlington Coat Factory on the day of the hearing. The continuance allowed for the Planning Commission to review the communication and for staff to respond to the letters. The City Attorney responded to the letters verbally at the Planning Commission meeting. Staff concurs with the City Attorney's response. In particular, the Specific Plan process complied with the Public Notification requirements, the Specific Plan complies with the regulations mandated by CEQA, the Specific Plan complies with the General Plan, and the zoning map and zoning text amendments were irlitiated properly. The letter received from Montgomery Wards suggests numerous amendments they feel appropriate for the Specific Plan. In particular, Montgomery Wards suggests that conceptual site plans and floor plans should include the Wards building. Staff does not believe that Ward's suggested amendments are necessary because there is no development proposed as part of the Specific Plan. Wards may propose development on their property at any time and would be subject to compliance with whatever zoning regulations are in effect at the time development is proposed. The proposed amortization schedule does affect the Montgomery Wards buildings because the Tire Battery and Accessory use would be deemed a non -conforming use and the Wards department store building's architecture would not comply with the Italian Village design guidelines. This is also true of all the other structures on the 63 acre property with the exception of Romano's Macaroni Grill. All non -conforming uses shall be terminated and all non- conforming structures shall be made to comply with the required design theme through faeade remodel or new construction within three years of Specific Plan adoption. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Specific Plan No. 13 with findings and forward the document to the City Council for adoption. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mike Adams, PO Box 382, representing Montgomery Wards, stated that Montgomery Wards concern is IF they are precluded from the development of the proposed project and the proposed phasing of the Specific Plan. Loren Holtman, 335 Chicago, Chicago, Director of Real Estate, Montgomery Wards, presented a report describing the history, current use and new image of Montgomery Wards. Aviv Tuchman, 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, Burlington Coat Factory Attorney, stated that they have a long-term lease with the Huntington Beach Mall. The lease was established in contemplation of redevelopment of the site. He stated that their contract says the two parties must discuss the redevelopment plans together. Mr. Tuchman stated that Burlington Coat Factory's concern is that plans have been submitted in violation of the lease contract. He stated the store wants to be part of the redevelopment project. Conrad J. Moreno, 15262 Standford Lane, stated that the "Italian Village" concept is contrary with a community called Surf City. He requested that the Planning Commission consider other themes for the proposed project. Douglas Gray, 23622 Calabasas Road #100, Calabasas, stated that Burlington Coat Factory's situation is a landlord/tenant issue and should not be under consideration by the Planning Commission. He also stated that he wishes to keep the two drive-through's instead of staffs recommended one. PC Minutes — 6/20/00 2 (OOPCM620) C Scott Dinovitz, 23622 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, Ezralow Company, spoke in support of two drive-through's instead of staff s recommended one. PC Minutes — 6/20/00 (OOPCM620) Commissioner Mandic stated that although she supports the overall Crossings concept and Specific Plan she voted against adoption of the document because she is opposed to the amortization schedule. The Planning Commission also approved minute action by unanimous vote to urge the City Council to authorize commencement of work on the Edinger Corridor Project/Specific Plan in order to stimulate development beyond the Crossings boundaries along the Edinger corridor. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER TO APPROVED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.00-01 AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.00-02 AS AMENDMENT WITH FINDINGS AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood NOES: Mandic, ABSENT: Kerins, Speaker ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.00-01/ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.00-02: 1. Zoning Map Amendment No. 00-01 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 00-02 to change the zoning on an approximate 63 acre parcel from CG (General Commercial) and CG-FP2 (General Commercial — Floodplain) to The Crossings at Huntington Beach Specific Plan No. 13 is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Specific Plan will allow for the creation of a development compatible with and sensitive to the existing land uses in the project area. The Specific Plan provides development regulations which address issues of compatibility by providing unique architectural and design guidelines, adequate setbacks, building heights, parking, landscaping, and signing in order to provide a high quality regional commercial and entertainment complex. The proposed zoning document is consistent with the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan. The Specific Plan will stimulate business opportunities within the City by allowing for and encouraging development consistent with the Specific Plan under an expedited entitlement process. Additionally, the Specific Plan provides for a range of employment opportunities in the professional, retail, service and entertainment fields, thus stimulating business opportunities and strengthening the employee base of the community. PC Minutes — 6/20/00 4 (00PCM620) Commissioner Mandic stated that although she supports the overall Crossings concept and Specific Plan she voted against adoption of the document because she is opposed to the amortization schedule. The Planning Commission also approved minute action by unanimous vote to urge the City Council to authorize commencement of work on the Edinger Corridor Project/Specific Plan in order to stimulate development beyond the Crossings boundaries along the Edinger corridor. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER TO APPROVED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.00-01 AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.00-02 AS AMENDMENT WITH FINDINGS AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood NOES: Mandic, ABSENT: Kerins, Speaker ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.00-01/ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.00-02: 1. Zoning Map Amendment No. 00-01 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 00-02 to change the zoning on an approximate 63 acre parcel from CG (General Commercial) and CG-FP2 (General Commercial — Floodplain) to The Crossings at Huntington Beach Specific Plan No. 13 is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Specific Plan will allow for the creation of a development compatible with and sensitive to the existing land uses in the project area. The Specific Plan provides development regulations which address issues of compatibility by providing unique architectural and design guidelines, adequate setbacks, building heights, parking, landscaping, and signing in order to provide a high quality regional commercial and entertainment complex. The proposed zoning document is consistent with the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan. The Specific Plan will stimulate business opportunities within the City by allowing for and encouraging development consistent with the Specific Plan under an expedited entitlement process. Additionally, the Specific Plan provides for a range of employment opportunities in the professional, retail, service and entertainment fields, thus stimulating business opportunities and strengthening the employee base of the community. PC Minutes — 6/20/00 5 (OOPCM620) E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS None E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INOUMHS/COMMENTS None F. PLANNING ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Howard Zelefsky. Planniniz Director - restated actions taken at the previous City Council meeting. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Senior Planner - reviewed items for the Planning Commission meeting of June 27, 2000. G. ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn to the June 27, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:15 PM STUDY SESSION ON JUNE 27, 2000, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins, Speaker ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kjl APPROVED BY: Howard Zelefsky, Secretary Planning Commission Chairperson PC Minutes — 6/20/00 6 (OOPCM620) 1 E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS r� E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS None E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRMS/COMMENTS None F. PLANNING ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director - restated actions taken at the previous City Council meeting. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Senior Planner - reviewed items for the Planning Commission meeting of June 27, 2000. G. ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn to the June 27, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER, TO ADJOURN TO A 5:15 PM STUDY SESSION ON JUNE 27, 2000, AND THEN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood NOES: None ABSENT: Kerins, Speaker ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED /kjl APPROVED BY: oward Zelefs ecretary PC Minutes — 6/20/00 7 (OOPCM620)