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Huntington Beach Planning Commission
Tuesday, september 27, 2006
Huntington Beach Civic Center
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648
Study Session
_ Room B-8
5:15 p:m.
CALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL: Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray', `Livengood, Burnett Horgan
Commissioner Horgan arrived at approximately 5:25 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
• A MOTION WAS MADE BY DINGWALL, SECONDED BY SCANDURA, TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION AGENDA OF AUGUST 23, 2005, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Horgan
ABSTAIN:
None
A. PROJECT REVIEW (FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS)
A-1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.05-08 (LE PETIT PARIS DANCING) — Ron
Santos
Ron Santos, Associate Planner, presented an overview of the proposed project.
Commission discussions with staff ensued concerning the following:
• History of prior complaints at the subject site concerning noise and disturbances
in the parking lot.
• Type of entertainment as requested on the application.
• Proposed recommendation by staff for approval of the request.
• Soundproofing of the subject restaurant.
• Staffs contact with the Fire and Police departments concerning staffs
recommendation.
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B. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
B-1. PLANNING COMMISSION RULES & PROTOCOL (Continued from
September 13, 2006) — Chair Steve Ray
Chair Ray addressed Rule No. 13 stating the difference between a conflict of interest vs.
a bias. Discussions ensued. Deputy City Attorney Leonie Mulvihill advised that the law
requires that in the case of a conflict of interest, a commissioner is required to leave the
room; however, a bias does not require leaving the room. The Commission was advised
by Ms. Mulvihill that it is in the judgment of each Commissioner to determine when a
conflict or bias is applicable.
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY RAY, SECONDED BY SCANDURA, TO
REVISE RULE NO. 13 TO STATE THAT WHEN ABSTAINING FROM AN ITEM DUE
TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST LEAVE THE ROOM UNLESS OTHERWISE
PROVIDED FOR BY STATE LAW UNTIL THE COMMISSION CONCLUDES THAT
ITEM, AND WHEN ABSTAINING FROM AN ITEM DUE TO A POTENTIAL BIAS,
LEAVE THE DAIS.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION APPROVED
Commissioner Scandura addressed Rule No. 20 and Chair Ray explained the reason_
for the suggested changes. Discussion ensued.
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY
DINGWALL, TO APPROVE RULE NO.20 AS WRITTEN.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Dwyer, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burneff, Horgan
NOES: Scandura
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION APPROVED
Chair Ray stated reasons for revising Rule No. 21. Discussion ensued emphasizing the
key word "should."
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A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY..
SCANDURA, TO ACCEPT THE REVISED RULE NO.21 AS WRITTEN.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Dwyer, Scandurs, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION APPROVED
Chair Ray stated reasons for revising Protocol No. 25. Discussion ensued.:
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY HORGAN,
TO DENY THE SUGGESTED REVISION TO.RULE-NO.25.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION.BY-THE,FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Dwyer, Scandura, Ray, Livengood, Sumett; Horgan
NOES:
Dingwall
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION APPROVED .:
Commissioner Burnett questioned if No. 27 is a Rule or a Protocol stating that
appointments by seniority don't render an effective chair.. Discussion ensued. ;
Chair Ray stated that selection by seniority follows the City Councils method of
selecting the City Mayor.
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY BURNETT, SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD,
TO. FOLLOW THE EXISTING BYLAWS AND STRIKE PROTOCOL NO.27. .
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Burnett
NOES:
Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Horgan
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION FAILED
Chair Ray addressed Rule No. 29 and discussions ensued concerning representation of
the majority by the Chair and representation on matters of appeal as set forth in the
Commission Bylaws.
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A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY
DINGWALL; TO ADD RULE NO.29 TO THE COMMISSION PROTOCOL.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION APPROVED
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY HORGAN, SECONDED BY BURNETT, TO
APPROVE THE STRAW VOTES RECOMMENDING THE MINOR CHANGES TO
RULES AND PROTOCOLS NOS.1-29.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnet4 Horgan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DINGWALL TO DEFER FURTHER PROTOCOL
MATTERS TO THE NEXT MEETING.
THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY DWYER THAT THE STUDY SESSION BE
CANCELLED WHEN NO ITEMS ARE AGENDIZED FOR A REGULAR MEETING.
Chair Ray stated that the purpose for the project review process would be defeated and
stated that a vote could be conducted prior to canceling a regular meeting. Discussions
ensued.
Commissioner Scandura called for the question. Commissioner Horgan seconded the
call.
ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE STRAW VOTE MOTION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Dwyer, Livengood, Burnett
NOES:
Ray, Dingwall, Scandura, Horgan
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION FAILED
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Chair Ray stated that rule vs. protocol would need to be agendiaed for further
• Commission discussion at the next study session.
PLANNING COMMISSION RULES & PROTOCOL WAS CONTINUED BY :
'ACCLAMATION TO THE OCTOBER 11, 2005 MEETING.
C. AGENDA REVIEW (UPDATE ON ALL AGENDA ITEMS) — Herb Fauland
Herb Fauland reported the following: ;
• A presentation by the Public Works Department on the Citywide Storm Drain
System.
• Item No. 1 is being continued at staff s request for proper notification.,
• Item No. 2 is an appeal of Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 05-01 with one late
communication
Chair Ray addressed the privileged/confidential communication received by the
Commissioners from the City Attorney's office. He referred questions or comments to
the City Attorney's Office stating that it is not intended for public distribution.
Ms. Mulvihill advised that an investigation is being conducted concerning an e-mail
communication from a Commissioner to the Commission concerning the Target appeal. -
She advised that the information would be forwarded to the District Attorney's office
based upon information received today.
D. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS — NONE.
• E. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Regarding Study Session portion of Meeting - — NONE.
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Any one wishing to speak on study session items during PUBLIC COMMENTS may do so by filling out a Request
To Speak form and giving it to the Secretary._ (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS)
F. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — NONE
Reaular Meetine
City Council Chambers
7:15 p.m.•
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Commissioner Scandura .
CALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL: Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
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AGENDA APPROVAL
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DWYER SECONDED BY_SCANDURA TO APPROVE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION APPROVED
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Cronk, Huntington Beach, expressed objection to on -going construction at 7383
Harriman Avenue (CUP 98-55Nar 98-28) and inadequate parking requirements.
Con Bliss, Huntington Beach, referenced a letter he submitted objecting to the project approved
at 7383 Harriman Avenue (CUP 98-55Nar 98-28).
Steve Stafford, Huntington Beach, stated that a traffic hazard exists at State Circle near
Huntington Beach High School.
PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: CITYWIDE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM
Geraldine Lucas, Public Works Department (PW), gave a Power Point presentation focusing on
water quality and emphasizing the Citywide Urban Runoff Management Plan.
Todd Broussard, Public Works Department, addressed flood control issues including drainage
elements and the Master Plan of Drainage (MPD):
Dave Webb, Public Works Department, and PW staff, responded to Commission questions
concerning:
• Goldenwest watershed drainage and various pathways.
• Updating the Slater Avenue pump station.
• County involvement and plans for the Wintersburg Channel.
• Definition of the one, ten, and one hundred year floods.
• Reasons why residents should avoid parking in a curb catch basin. -
• Lack of resources for a priority list of problems.
• Financial ramifications and on -going attempts at obtaining grants by PW.
• Various -pockets of rainfall throughout the City in determining intensity and inches of rain
within the City.
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• B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.05-01 (RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY —
COMPLIANCE WITH RLUIPA): Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Request: To amend Chapters 204.16, 210.04, 212.04, and 230.06 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance in order to comply with the
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Location:
Citywide Project Planner: Jason Kelley,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: "Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 05-01 to
the October 11, 2005 Planning Commission meeting with the public hearing
open."
Herb Fauland stated that a continuance is being.requested to the October 11, 2005,
meeting in order to properly provide public notification of the item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY DWYER, TO CONTINUE
THE ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2005, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 . I - -
AYES:
Dwyer, Scandura, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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MOTION APPROVED
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B-2. APPEAL OF ENTITLEMENT_ PLAN AMENDMENT NO.05-01 (TARGET —
TRUCK DELIVERY HOURS): Applicant: Pacific Land Services (John Warren)
Appellant: Planning Commissioner Robert Dingwall Re nest: To amend
Condition of Approval No.. 5a. of Conditional Use Permit No. 03-35 that prohibits
deliveries on weekends to the newly constructed Target Department Store. The
proposed amendment is to allow truck deliveries between the hours of 8 a.m.
and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Location: 9882 Adams Avenue
'(southwest comer of Brookhurst St. and Adams Ave.)= Project Planner: Paul
Da Veiga
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to: - "Approve Entitlement Plan
Amendment No. •05-01 with suggested findings and conditions of approval."
Paul Da Veiga, Associate Planner, presented an overview of the staff report for the
subject entitlement plan amendment. Mr. Da Veiga stated that the Zoning Administrator
approved the item on August 3, 2005 with limited weekend delivery hours.
Herb Fauland, Principle Planner, reported that a late communication was received on
September 23, 2005 from Robert and Camille Copeland opposing the Commissioner's
appeal of the proposed project.
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The Commission made the following disclosures:
• Commissioner Dwyer spoke with the applicant on the telephone and visited the
subject site.
• Commissioner Scandura visited the subject site, drove through the neighboring
tract, and spoke with staff and the applicant.
• Commissioner Dingwall was present last year when the Planning Commission
voted on the Target demolition and rebuild appeal, walked the subject site and
similar businesses to make comparisons, had no contact with the principles or
the applicant.
• Commissioner Livengood was also present last year when the Planning
Commission voted on the Target demolition and rebuild appeal, spoke with the
applicant on the telephone, visited the subject site on several occasions, and
visited the Wal-Mart and Lowes stores to make comparison.
• Commissioner Burnett spoke with the applicant on the telephone, visited the job
site, witnessed trucks at the loading dock, and visited other similar sites.
• Commissioner Horgan visited the site as well as Wal-Mart, Lowes and Home
Depot, engaged in no conversations.
• Chair Ray visited the subject site, drove through the neighboring tract, visited
similar sites, was unsuccessful in attempts to return a telephone call from the
applicant, and was also present last year when the Planning Commission voted
on the Target demolition and rebuild appeal.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED:
Cheryl Keegan, neighboring property owner, voiced complaints related to noise, and
urged the Commission not to grant additional delivery days.
Merrilee Madrigal, neighboring property owner, urged the Commissioners to uphold the
original appeal decision.
Doug Brown, neighboring property owner, voiced opposition to the subject project.
Robert Kerr, neighboring property owner, voiced opposition to additional delivery hours.
Robert Copeland, neighboring property owner, voiced opposition to the Target loading
dock located near residential uses.
Philip Larschan, neighboring property owner; voiced opposition to additional delivery
hours because of noise from trucks backing up and additional traffic.
Tim Geddes, neighboring property owner, -voiced opposition to the location of the
loading docks stating that their quality of life is at issue.
Francis Arciaga, neighboring property owner, voiced opposition to the action taken by
the Zoning Administrator. Mr: Arciaga presented a letter from Tom Rybolt and a note
from David Bowman opposing additional delivery hours.
Susan Kelley, neighboring property owner, stated that she did not receive notification of
the subject appeal because her property is outside the notification radius by five houses. •
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Ms. Kelley voiced opposition to additional delivery hours. She questioned the size of the
trees planted along Adams Avenue as opposed to the smaller trees near residential
homes, which are barely visible.
Franklin Cheng, neighboring property owner, voiced opposition to additional delivery
hours and stated that his deck has a direct view into the loading dock.
Girard Manke,- neighboring property owner, voiced opposition to- additional delivery
hours, stated that staffs direction is in error, stated that property values will be impacted
as well as overall peace and tranquility in the enjoyment of their home. -
John Warren, applicant, explained the difference between Target product truck delivery
and vendor truck delivery and explained the importance of deliveries on a daily basis.
Mr. Warren acknowledged sensitivity to the needs of the neighbors and proposed
amending the weekend deliveries on Saturday and'Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
He spoke on behalf of.the project and urged the Commission to approve the foregoing
suggested hours. Mr. Warren stated that during the hearing for Entitlement Plan
Amendment No. 05-01 they missed the conditioned restricted hours for delivery.
WITH NO ONE ELSE PRESENT TO SPEAK, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS'CLOSED.
Commissioner Scandura questioned the tumaround time during truck.deliv6des and
asked if staff has conditioned the prohibition"of.trucks idling during delivery. He asked
what delivery hour restrictions are placed on othergrocery stores.
. Commission Dwyer stated that the residents agreed to Saturday deliveries from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Zoning Administrator meeting.
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Commissioner Horgan questioned the ability for trucks to negotiate the entry into the
loading dock. She stated that comparable stores have deliveries seven days per week
but their' location to residences is different. - She questioned how it was possible for the
applicant to not be aware of the delivery restrictions conditioned at the EPA hearing.
Commissioner Burnett addressed the height of the wail and asked if there is a code
requirement prohibiting the beeping signals that wam when trucks are backing up.
Commissioner Livengood compared the extended wall at the Ralph's store located at
Wamer Avenue and Bolsa Chica to the wall at the -subject site.
Commissioner Dingwall, appellant, presented reasons for the appeal, stated his
background in the grocery store business -and stated disagreement with the applicant's
reasons for the necessity to conduct weekend deliveries. Commissioner Dingwall gave
a Power Point presentation emphasizing the location of loading docks utilized by
comparable businesses with minimal adjacent neighboring properties. He urged a
compromise from -Target by eliminating the 10:00 a.m. Saturday delivery.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DWYER, TO REVISE THE SATURDAY DELIVERY
HOURS FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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Chair Ray stated that too many side bar discussions were taking place among the
commissioners during the course of tonight's meeting. He called for order and stated
that the meeting shall be conducted in a non -hostile manner.
Commissioner discussions ensued concerning the following:
• Duty of the Commission to apply codes and regulations.
• Delivery hours of other "big box" retail stores that include weekend deliveries and
discrimination to the applicant if denied weekend deliveries.
• Limited weekend delivery with a conditioned six-month Planning Commission
review.
• Alternatives to accommodate the concerns of the neighboring residents.
• Light spillage from a sign.
• Conditions as previously recommended by staff and agreed to by the applicant
and approved.
• Inventory control'and adequate stocking of shelves in anticipation of needs.
• The immature trees along the adjacent residential wall that was requested by a
resident at a prior Zoning Administrator meeting.
• Height of the wall and the option to raise the wall to eight feet per code.
THE MOTION WAS RESTATED BY DWYER AND SECONDED BY BURNETT TO
APPROVE ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.05-01 BY CHANGING THE
SATURDAY DELIVERY HOURS FROM 10:00 A-M TO 12:00 P.M.
Discussion ensued concerning revisions to Condition of Approval No. 3..to include
action by the Planning Commission for a six-month review and revocation hearing, if
warranted.
COMMISSIONER DWYER AMENDED HIS MOTION TO STATE THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL CONDUCT A SIX-MONTH REVIEW CONCERNING
THE HOURS OF DELIVERY TO INVOLVE PLANNING, CODE ENFORCEMENT,
POLICE, AND NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS, AND THAT A REVOCATION HEARING
SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION SHOULD ANY
VIOLATIONS OCCUR CONCERNING THE MITIGATION MEASURES, CONDITIONS
OR ZONING CODES. COMMISSIONER BURNETT SECONDED THE AMENDMENT.
Chair Ray stated opposition to weekend deliveries and presented reasons thereof
including the applicant's ability to inventory their needs and the impact of noise and
lighting upon the neighboring residents. Chair Ray also questioned how the applicant
could have missed the previously conditioned delivery hours at the ZA hearing.
Commissioners Dingwall and Horgan also voiced opposition to weekend deliveries.
Commissioner Scandura asked the maker of the motion to consider including delivery
on Sunday to be consistent with other "big box" retail stores in the City. The maker of
the motion declined.
Discussions ensued concerning the addition of a condition to extend the wing wall in the
truck area, and associated problems that would result such as the impact on the truck
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• turning radius, ownership of the wall, structural integrity to the existing wall, and
ramifications of the engineering and permitting process:
Scott Hess, stated that a consent item would be more cost effective should the
Commission agree to a six-month review concerning the delivery hours.
THE MOTION WAS AMENDED BY DWYER, SECONDED BY BURNETT, TO
APPROVE ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.05-01 WITH FINDINGS AND
MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY CHANGING THE SATURDAY
DELIVERY HOURS FROM 10:00 A.M TO 12:00 P.M.; TO STATE THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL CONDUCT A SIX-MONTH REVIEW CONCERNING
THE HOURS OF DELIVERY AND WILL INVOLVE PLANNING, CODE -
ENFORCEMENT, POLICE, AND NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS, AND THAT ANY
VIOLATIONS MAY REQUIRE A DULY NOTICED REVOCATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
AYES:
Dwyer, Scandura, Livengood, Burnett
NOES:
Dingwall, Ray, Horgan
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION APPROVED .
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
• NO.06-01:
FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA:
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 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the proposed change to
delivery hours represents a minor change to the conditions of approval that does not involve an
expansion of use.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL — ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.05-01:
1. Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 05-01 to amend Condition of Approval No. 5.a of
Conditional Use Permit No. 03735 by allowing Target truck deliveries between the hours of. _
12p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and vendor truck deliveries between the hours of 8 a.m. and
12 noon, Monday through Friday, will not 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. Delivery trucks entering the site will not travel behind
the building adjacent to residences. The new configuration of the building directs the
loading area to Adams Avenue and therefore, delivery trucks enter the site from Adams
Avenue and back up directly into the loading bays which minimizes noise impacts to
surrounding residents. The design of the project and conditions of approval, which include
a six-month review of the loading operation by the Planning Commission, will ensure that
the delivery operation will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.
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2. The entitlement plan amendment will be compatible with surrounding uses because the
conditions of approval and mitigation measures prohibit truck idling during deliveries and the is
loading area is enclosed on three sides and soundproofed to minimize impacts to residents.
Based on the design of the building and limitations on truck idling coupled with the
restrictions on delivery hours, the proposed amendment to allow weekend truck deliveries
will be compatible with surrounding uses.
3. The proposed Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 05-01.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 proposed amendment is in compliance with
requirements in the Municipal Code regarding maximum decibel level at the, property line. A
noise study was submitted as part of Conditional Use Permit No. 03-35 which concluded
that the maximum decibel level of 55 dB at the property line would not be exceeded by
loading and unloading activities proposed on the site. The HBZSO does not otherwise
prohibit weekend truck deliveries.
4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. The
project is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of CG-F1 (General Commercial
— FAR 0.35) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and
policies of the General Plan:
Goal LU 1: Achieve development that maintains or improves the City's fiscal viability and
reflects economic demands while maintaining and improving the quality of life for the current
and future residents of Huntington Beach.
Policy LU 10. 1.5: Require that buildings, parking, and vehicular access be sited and
designed to prevent adverse impacts on adjacent 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 proposed Target store would support the needs and reflect market demand of City
residents and visitors. Through design features implemented to mitigate noise impacts and
operational restrictions to truck deliveries including restricted delivery hours and restrictions
on truck idling, the residents will be protected from excessive noise impacts from loading
and unloading activities.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.06-01:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 18, 2004-shall be the
conceptually approved design. -
2. Target product delivery and trash pickup shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. No
deliveries shall occur on -Sunday. Delivery hours for vendor trucks shall be permitted
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. All delivery vehicles,
including Target product delivery trucks and outside vendors trucks that cannot be
accommodated with a typical 9 foot wide by 19 foot deep parking stall shall utilize the •
enclosed delivery bays for all loading and unloading activities. All other delivery vehicles
that are no larger than a typical parking stall size may utilize the parking lot and access the
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• store through the main entrance. Deliveries of any kind shall be prohibited behind the
subject building, other than the designated loading and unloading bays.
3. A review of the hours of deliveries and all loading and unloading activities shall be
conducted by the Planning Commission within six months following the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. The review shall include a public hearing with notification to all
property owners and tenants within a 500-foot radius of the subject site. The six-month
review of the hours of delivery and loading and unloading activities will involve Planning,
Code Enforcement, Police, and neighbor complaints in order to determine compliance with
the conditions of approval; mitigation measures, and applicable Chapters, of the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Code pertaining to noise and truck
deliveries. Any violations -of -the mitigation measures, conditions of -approval, or applicable
chapters of the HBZSO and HBMC may require a duly.noticed revocation hearing of the
Planning Commission.
4. All conditions of.approval required under Conditional Use Permit No. 03-35 shall be
adhered to with the exception of Condition No. 5.a, as amended under Entitlement Plan
Amendment No. 05-01.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS CONDITION:
The owner of the property which is the subject of this project and the project applicant if
different from the property owner, and each of their heirs, successors and assigns, shall
defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Huntington Beach and its agents, officers, and
• employees from any claim, action or proceedings, liability cost,. including attorney's fees and
costs against the City or. its. agents, officers or employees; to attack, set aside, .void or annul
any approval of the City, including but not limited to any approval granted by the City Council,
Planning Commission, or Design Review Board concerning this project. The City shall promptly
notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and'should cooperate fully in the defense
thereof.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JULY 26, 2006
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to: "Approve the.July 26, 2005 Planning
Commission Minutes as submitted."
A MOTION WAS MADE BY HORGAN, SECONDED BY LIVENGOOD, TO APPROVE
THE JULY 26, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS MODIFIED, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Dwyer, Dingwall, Ray, Livengood, Burnett, Horgan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Scandura -
MOTION APPROVED
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D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
D-1. None
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
E-1. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
E-2. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS
Commissioner Dwyer — urged the Commission to develop a codified set of
standard delivery hours for all businesses in the City. He requested assistance
from Commissioner Scandura to draft a Minute Action to the City Council.
Commissioner Scandura — accepted Commissioner Dwyer's request and
suggested that the Minute Action be presented when Commissioner Livengood
returns in November. He also questioned if the Zoning Administrator (ZA) is the
appropriate level of review for major projects such as Target and Home Depot..
Commissioner Dingwall - urged staff to use Wal-Mart as a standard template
on all big box designs; thanked staff for providing enlarged exhibits for
Commission review during the course of the meeting.
Commissioner Ray - reminded the Commission of Protocol #26 concerning
submission of a written request for.consideration by the Planning Commission
(PC); thanked those persons present tonight; stated that an upcoming study
session will be conducted on the new public hearing process; and announced a
native plant sale at the Shipley Nature Center on October 1st
Commissioner Livengood - stated concern that the Planning Commission will
not hear the new Home Depot project unless appealed and suggested a re -visit
of the Streamlining Ordinance. Advised that he will be absent during the month
of October.
Commissioner Burnett — stated concern in creating standardized delivery hours
for every business in the City because each business has different needs.
Commissioner Horgan -= stated the need for consistent big box designs and
questioned why the ZA and not the PC review such big projects.
F. PLANNING ITEMS
F-1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Scott Hess, Planning Manager, - reported on the Planning Department items
heard before the City Council on September 19, 2005
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F-2. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Scott Hess, Planning Manager, - reported that the Planning Department has no •
items scheduled for the next City Council meeting on October 3, 2005.
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F-3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Herb Fauland, Principal Planner — reported on the items scheduled for Study
Session and Public Hearing on October 11, 2005
G. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned at 11:15 p.m. to the next tentatively scheduled
meeting of October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
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APPROVED BY:
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