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HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2000
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 5:15 PM
(Room B-8)
DESIGN GUIDELINES —Amy Wolfe
FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN — Susan Pierce
AGENDA REVIEW — Herb Fauland
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Dick Harlow spoke regarding two items. First he spoke regarding
the Draft Urban Design Guidelines and suggested modification; secondly he spoke regarding the
floodplain program and changes proposed by FEMA.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P P P P A 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 speak No action can betaken by the Planning Commission on
this date, unless the item is agendized. Any one wishing to speak on items not on tonight's agenda or on non-public hearing
items may do so during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited
to speak during the public hearing. (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS)
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Moktar S. Saleh, 1504 Pacific Coast Highway, spoke regards the new single-family
dwelling being built adjacent to his home. He is concerned about privacy issues and the
Infill Ordinance. He stated that the newly constructed home would have a window that
has a full view of the bed in his master bedroom. Mr. Saleh feels the new home is in
violation of the City's Infill Ordinance.
Natalie Kotsch, spoke in support of Mr. Saleh's concerns.
Commissioner Livengood requested that staff provide them with a complete report on the
above -mentioned concern and agendize it as an information/discussion item at an
upcoming meeting.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1 CITY-WIDE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES (CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE
13, 2000 MEETING WITH PUBLIC HEARING OPEN):
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Planning.
LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT
PLANNER: Amy Wolfe
On June 13, 2000 the Planning Commission took straw votes on Chapters 4-7 of the draft Urban
Design Guidelines (General Commercial, Downtown/Main Street Commercial, Special
Consideration Commercial and Industrial guidelines). The public hearing was continued open to
the June 27, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission will consider the
final four chapters which include Signs, Streetscape, Public Art, and District Specific Guidelines.
Staffs Recommendation:
Review and take straw votes on Chapters 8-11 of the Draft Urban Design Guidelines based upon
the following:
- Implement goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan for the orderly development of
the City;
- Enhance the City's unique identity and character and contribute to a positive City image;
- Stimulate investment and strengthen the economic vitality of the City;
- Contribute to a positive physical image and identity of the City;
- Maintain and protect the value of property;
- Maintain a high quality of life by encouraging initiative or innovation in design.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPEN TO THE JULY 251,
2000 MEETING.
The Commission took straw votes on Chapters 8-11 of the Draft Urban Design Guidelines.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE
THE STRAW VOTES ON CHAPTERS EIGHT THROUGH ELEVEN OF THE DRAFT
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
THE JULY 25, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Livengood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Biddle, Speaker
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-77 (OCEAN ROOM AT PETER'S
LANDING):
APPLICANT: Michael Cho
LOCATION: 16360 Pacific Coast Highway (east side of Pacific Coast Highway, south
of Anderson Street)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Amy Wolfe
• Conditional Use Permit No. 99-77 request:
Establish a banquet/restaurant facility with live entertainment, dancing and alcoholic
beverage sales within an existing 12, 746 sq. ft., two story building (former Tibbies Music
Hall and Rubens Restaurant) at Peter's Landing.
- No modifications to the existing site or building's exterior are proposed.
Staffs Recommendation:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 99-77 based upon the following:
- The proposed banquet facility will contribute towards achieving a more diverse range of
commercial uses within Huntington Beach and will provide banquet facilities to visitors and
the City's residents within a major visitor -serving development project, in accordance with
General Plan goals objectives and policies.
- The establishment, as conditioned, will be provided with adequate physical and safety
measures to prevent negative impacts on adjacent properties. The building will be modified
to adequately protect adjacent residential uses from excessive or incompatible noise impacts.
Limitations will be imposed to ensure hours of operation and potential operational functions
associated with the proposed use will not adversely affect adjacent residences and businesses.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
John Gonzales, 2872 Coast Circle, spoke in opposition to the request stating his concern that the
second floor of the proposed use will intrude into the privacy of his home and generate excessive
noise.
Dr. Robert Winterbourne, 2872 Coast Circle, #302, spoke in opposition to the request stating his
concern of increased noise, lowering the quality of life and monetary value of homes in the
vicinity.
Lorraine Evans, 2872 Coast Circle, 4301, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of
increased noise.
Patrick Evans, 2872 Coast Circle, #301, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of
increased noise.
Russell Vaughan, 2861 Coast Side, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of
increased noise and inadequate parking.
Joe Evans, 16286 Pacific Circle, spoke in opposition to the request due to the drastic change of
use.
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Rhoda Loeb, 2872 Coast Circle, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of increased
noise.
W. William Zabel, 2872 Coast Circle, #303, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of
increased noise.
Dick Banneck, 16333 Greoble, spoke in support of the request stating the current vacancy of the
building is lowering the values of the surrounding properties.
Nancy Lew, 17428 Ash Street, Fountain Valley, Country Garden Caterers, stated that the events
held at the proposed site would be well controlled to avoid excessive noise.
Kenny Paul, 2691 Richtor, Irvine, disc jockey, stated that the music volume could be controlled
to avoid disturbing the adjacent residents.
George Pellin, 16286 Pacific Circle, #C, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern that
the parking is locating in the wrong area, traffic egress is dangerous and the proposed use is more
intense than a restaurant.
Barbara Des Rochers, 6348 Sombrero Avenue, Cypress, Country Garden Caterers, spoke in
support of the request stating that she had a similar facility for 24 years and did not have
problems with excessive noise.
Charlene Pellin, 16286 Pacific Circle, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of
increased noise.
Heythem Aboud, 2872 Coast Circle, spoke in opposition to the request stating concern of
increased noise.
Karen Otis, 16871 Sea Witch, Otis Architecture, architect for the request, stated that the
architecture of the building is very classy and that usually sets the tone for events. Ms. Otis
stated the project was created to be harmonious with the surrounding residents.
Michael Cho, 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 350, Newport Beach, Attorney at Law,
representing applicant, stated that the facility as redesigned and conditioned would be compatible
with the surrounding residents.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission discussed their concerns regarding adequate parking to accommodate the
potential demand of the facility and their distribution on -site, potential noise impacts generated
by car alarms, doors closing, people loitering, and its close proximity to existing multiple family
residences.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO DENY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-77 WITH FINDINGS FOR DENIAL, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Livengood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Biddle, Speaker
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-77:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-77 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a
banquet facility with live entertainment, dancing and alcoholic beverage sales within an
existing 12, 746 sq. ft. two story building (former Tibbies Music Hall and Ruben's
Restaurant) at Peter's Landing will be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working
or residing in the vicinity and detrimental to the value of the property. Adequate parking to
accommodate the potential demand of the facility is not available on -site and is not
adequately distributed on -site. Potential noise impacts generated by car alarms, doors
closing, and people loitering will negatively impact and be a detriment to adjacent residents
or persons working in the vicinity and detrimental to their property values.
2. The conditional use permit will not be compatible with surrounding uses because the
proposed banquet facility will be used for weddings, banquets, and large gatherings of up to
600 people that will generate potential traffic and noise impacts that will adversely affect the
quality of life of adjacent residential and commercial development.
3. The granting of the conditional use permit will adversely affect the General Plan. The
conditional use is inconsistent with the Land Use Element designation of Commercial Visitor
(CV-F2-d) on the subject property. The banquet facility's close proximity to existing
multiple family residences of approximately 50 feet and joint use of Anderson Street to gain
vehicular access to both sites does not provide the necessary physical separation to avoid
incompatible impacts of noise and traffic and is inconsistent with the following goals and
policies of the General Plan:
LU 10. 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.
LU 10.1.8 : Require that entertainment, drinking establishments, and other similar uses
provide adequate physical and safety measures to prevent negative impacts on adjacent
properties.
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B-3 ANNUAL REVIEW AND MONITORING REPORT — DOWNTOWN PARKING
MASTER PLAN:
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Planning Department
LOCATION: Downtown Specific Plan area (generally bounded by Pacific Coast
Highway, Sixth Street, Acacia Avenue and Second Street)
PROJECT
PLANNER Wayne Carvalho
The City of Huntington Beach Planning Department requests Planning Commission review of
the Downtown Parking Master Plan Annual Review and Monitoring Report.
• The revision and update of the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP), also referred to as the
"Village Concept" was adopted in April of 1995 and became effective in June of 1995.
• As part of the revisions, a shared parking concept was prepared for the downtown core area
of Main Street (see Attachment No. 1) referred to as the Downtown Parking Master Plan
(DPW).
• The DPW includes provisions that an annual review and monitoring report be completed.
• The report shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission, City Council and the Executive
Director of the California Coastal Commission.
• The review and monitoring report contained herein is the second monitoring report on the
DPMP. The reWrt includes analysis between June 1 1996 to June 1. 2000.
Staff's Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Commission accept as adequate and complete the annual review and
monitoring report of the Downtown Parking Master Plan and forward to the City Council for
their review.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY SHOMAKER TO
ACCEPT AS ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND
MONITORING REPORT OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MASTER PLAN AND
FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR REVIEW, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Chapman, Livengood
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT:, Biddle, Speaker
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR
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D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS
Commissioner Kerins — requested that when the City Council reviews the Huntington
Beach Crossings project, staff transmits the Commission's concern regarding the appeal
process and that he would prefer no drive thru restaurants. Commissioner Chapman
stated that he would represent the Commission at the meeting and forward the
information to the City Council.
Commissioner Mandic — stated that when reviewing the Zoning Administrator's agenda
she noticed a request for alcohol with outdoor dining for Starbuck's. Staff stated that the
entitlement for alcohol with outdoor dining is not for Starbuck's but two restaurants in
the same building as Starbuck's. She inquired if a system had been developed to pay for
the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce the outdoor dining with alcohol regulations and
would all outdoor dining businesses have to pay their fair share. Staff that a fair share
formula has been prepared and will be presented to the City Council for their review.
She requested that Commissioner Livengood's memo regarding the Crossings project be
included in the staff s report to Council. She also requested a status report on the
condition of the bulkhead at Peter's Landing that had been mentioned by public speakers.
Commissioner Chapman — requested that staff investigate complaints at the construction
site adjacent to the Seacliff Country Club. The issue is that the piles of dirt are higher
than eight (8) feet. He requested staff include alternative design solutions for Mr. Saleh's
home that may alleviate his privacy concerns.
Commissioner Livengood — requested that the report on Mr. Saleh's issues include
information regarding the second story setback, building finish, pad height, and
compliance with the 10-day notification. He asked staff if they had a response to his
memo regarding the Crossings project. Staff stated they would forward the
Commission's recommendation to delete the charts; not his intent to revise and include
the project description chart
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F. PLANNING ITEMS
F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Herb Fauland, Senior Planner - reviewed items from the previous City Council
Meeting.
F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
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TO A 5:15 PM STUDY SESSION ON JULY 11, 2000, AND THEN TO REGULARLY
SCHEDULED PLANNING i.tll'YlMISSIIOl'V MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AY ES:
Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Livengood
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Biddle, Sne-deer
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
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