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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-14MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Council Chambers - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California STUDY SESSION — 5:15 PM (Room B-8) PALM & GOLDENWEST — Mary Beth Broeren PUBLIC WORKS — CAPITAL PROJECTS UNDERWAY — Gail Pickart/Dave Webb AGENDA REVIEW —Herb Fauland PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Bill Holman, PLC Land Company, 23 Corporate Drive, Newport Beach, CA, spoke on the issue of the site distance evaluation and determination presented by Public Works regarding Agenda Item B-1. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P A P P P A ROLL CALL: Shomaker, Kerins, Mandic, Chapman, Biddle, Livengood, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PC Minutes— 11/14/00 1 (OOpcm1114) B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1 APPEAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 00-128/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 00-07/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.98-22 (PLC LAND CO.4 UNIT SUBDIVISION - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2000): APPLICANT/ APPELLANT: PLC Land Company, c/o Bill Holman LOCATION: North side of Yorktown Avenue, approximately 250 feet east of Lake Street PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho Continued Item — On October 24, 2000, the Planning Commission continued this item to the November 14, 2000 meeting in order for staff to meet with the applicant and representatives of Pacific Ranch Homeowners Association to discuss issues related to access through the adjacent Pacific Ranch residential development. — Meeting held at the site on November 1, 2000 with representatives of Pacific Ranch, applicant and two Planning Commissioners to review proposal. ♦ Staffs Recommendation: — Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 98-22 — Deny Tentative Parcel Map No. 00-128 and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-51 based upon the following: — Inconsistent with General Plan goals, policies, and objectives for land use because it does not propose a housing type that is appropriate for the site, nor does it preserve the existing topography. — Extensive grading will create significant impacts to the aesthetic appearance of the site. — Single-family detached housing type is not compatible with the surrounding attached housing developments. ♦ Staffs Suggested Modifications: — Reduce the amount of grading to minimize alterations to the existing topography. — Propose an alternative housing product type (multi -family, cluster housing, etc.) that would be more conducive to the preservation of the existing topography and more compatible with the surrounding attached residential developments. — Propose vehicular access from Ranch Lane to minimize traffic impacts on Yorktown Avenue. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN: Bill Holman, Applicant/Appellant, PLC Land Co., 23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Newport Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development, and informed the Commission that the Pacific Ranch Homeowners Association would deny access to the subject property through Pacific Ranch. He also confirmed that the site distance for access on Yorktown was studied and found to be acceptable. He also stated that all landscaping would be maintained to ensure vehicular visibility. PC Minutes— 11/14/00 2 (OOpcm1114) At the Commission's request, Mr. Holman explained the Landscaping Plan. George Neuman, 19561 Pompano Lane, # 106, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single- family development with vehicular access on Yorktown, and agreed with the applicant's statements regarding site distance. John Hendrickson, Pacific Ranch Homeowners Association, 19412 Pompano Lane, #105, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and referenced a letter to the Commission opposing access to the proposed development through Pacific Ranch property. Connie Warbrick, 7351 Coho, #208, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development, stating that a multi -family development would create traffic circulation problems on Yorktown. William Reid, 19501 Ranch Lane, #104, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and opposes access through Pacific Ranch. Richard Meyer, Pacific Ranch Homeowners Association, 19451 Pompano Lane, #111, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and opposes to access through Pacific Ranch. He also suggested the landscaping be trimmed to improve site distance. Chuck Dinsmore, 19561 Pompano Lane, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and reminded the Commission that large trucks have entered and exited the site during oil operations for years, and he didn't recall there ever being an accident. He also inquired about the new development being subject to Homeowners Association dues. Jim Bear, 19481 Pompano Lane, # 112, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and opposes to access through Pacific Ranch. George Giacoppe, 7401 Coho Drive, #102, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and urged the Commission to consider an alternate entry to the subject property. Elmar Baxter, 7492 Seabluff Drive, # 112, Huntington Beach, spoke if favor of the 4-unit, single-family development and opposes entry through Pacific Ranch. He stated that Pacific Ranch's security measures should benefit Pacific Ranch residents only. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission voiced concerns regarding the street curve and site distance for property access on Yorktown. Public Works staff used the parcel map to elaborate on site distance standards, including speed limit and timing information, and informed the Commission that the City Traffic Engineer determined that the site distance was acceptable for property access on Yorktown. The Commission also voiced concerns about the mature landscaping interfering with site distance, and suggested the applicant consider placement of a convex minor near the proposed exit of the subject property of Yorktown. PC Minutes — 11/14/00 3 (OOpcm1114) A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHOMAKER, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, TO APPROVE THE APPEAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 00-128 / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00- 07 / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.98-22 (PLC 4-UNIT SUBDIVISION), CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SHOMAKER, KERINS, CHAPMAN, BIDDLE, LIVENGOOD NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANDIC, SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.98-22: 1. The Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 98-22 has been prepared in compliance with Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was advertised and available for a public comment period of twenty (20) days. Comments received during the comment period were considered by the Planning Commission prior to action on Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 98-22, Tentative Parcel Map No. 00-128, and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07. 2. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment will occur. 3. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Planning Commission that the project, as mitigated through the conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2000-128, and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07, will have a significant effect on the environment. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 00-128: 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 00-128 for a four unit single family residential subdivision is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element designation of Medium Density Residential on the subject property, or any applicable specific plan, or other applicable provisions of this Code, except for any variances approved concurrently with this application. The proposed development of four single family homes is a permitted use in the Medium Density Residential district. 2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. With the suggested conditions of approval, the size, depth, frontage, street width and other design features of the proposed subdivision are in compliance with the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 3. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause serious health problems or substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The project was evaluated under Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 98-22 and will comply with all appropriate mitigation measures. There are no environmental impediments to the project. 4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision unless alternative easements, for access or for use, will be provided. No easements will be impacted by the proposed residential development. PC Minutes—11/14/00 4 (00pcm1114) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-07: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the four single family residential subdivision, including the development on property with greater than a three foot difference in grade between the high and low points, and the construction of up to four foot high retaining walls on portions of Lots 3 and 4 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. The design of the proposed subdivision properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 will be compatible with surrounding uses pursuant to the conditions of approval. The proposed subdivision is surrounded on three sides by the Pacific Ranch residential complex and Yorktown Avenue to the south and is located within a residential area. Compliance with mitigation measures of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 98-22 and code provisions will ensure that the project will be compatible with other area developments. 3. The proposed four unit single family subdivision 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. In addition, any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. The proposed units meet all code provisions, including lot size, frontage, density, building height, setbacks, and parking. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Medium Density Residential on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: LU 9.1.2: Require that single family residential units be designed to convey a high level of quality and character considering the following guidelines: a. Modulate and articulate building elevation, facades and masses (avoiding undifferentiated "box -like" structures). d. Encourage innovative and creative design concepts. LU 9.3.2: Require that the design of new residential subdivisions consider the following: b. Integrate public squares, mini -parks, or other landscape elements. The proposed architecture of the single family homes and design of the landscape lot adjacent to Yorktown Avenue and internal parking areas will compliment the subdivision without creating impacts to surrounding properties. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 00-128: 1. The tentative map received and dated March 7, 2000 shall be the approved layout with the modification that the portion of Parcel A which serves as a common driveway for Lots 2 and 3 shall have a minimum width of 25-feet. PC Minutes — 11/14/00 5 (00pcm1114) 2. Prior to submittal of the final map to the Public Works Department for processing and approval by the City Council, the following shall be required: a. The Affordable Housing Agreement Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. The agreement shall provide for affordable housing on -site or off -site. Said agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of the first building permit for the tract. The contents of the agreement shall include the following: 1) Minimum 10 percent of the units (1 unit) shall be affordable to families of low-income level (less than 80% of Orange County median) for a period of thirty years. 2) A detailed description of the type, size, location and phasing of the affordable units. 3) If affordable units (new or rehabilitate) are off -site, they must be under the full control of the applicant. 4) The affordable units shall be constructed prior to or concurrent with the primary project. Final approval (occupancy) of the first residential unit in the tract shall be contingent upon the completion and public availability, or evidence of the applicant's reasonable progress towards attainment of completion, of the affordable units. b. At least 90 days before City Council action on the final map, CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning Department and approved by the City Attorney. The CC&Rs shall reflect the common driveway access easements, and maintenance of all walls and common landscape areas by the Homeowners' Association. The CC&Rs shall also restrict the maximum number of units to one per lot, and a maximum four (4) bedrooms per unit unless additional parking is provided on -site pursuant to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The CC&Rs must be in recordable form prior to recordation of the map. 3. The following conditions shall be completed prior to recordation of the final map unless otherwise stated. Bonding may be substituted for construction in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. (PW) a. All vehicular access rights to Yorktown Avenue shall be released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Planning Commission. b. The sewer system located within Lot "A" shall be private and maintained by the Homeowners' Association. c. All public utilities and appurtenances shall be located within an easement dedicated to the City. d. The developer shall demonstrate that AASHTO site distance requirements at the intersection of the private street and Yorktown Avenue are met to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. e. The Final Map shall be consistent with the approved Tentative Map. f. The Engineer or Surveyor preparing the final map shall comply with Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18, for the following items: PC Minutes— 11/14/00 6 (00pcm1114) 1) Tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the County Surveyor. 2) Provide a digital -graphics file of said map to the County of Orange and the City. 3) Provide a digital -graphics file of said map to the City of Huntington Beach after recordation per the following specifications: Design Specifications: a) Digital data shall be full size (1:1) and in compliance with California coordinate system — STATEPLANE Zone 6 (Lambert Conformal Conic projection), NAD 83 datum in accordance with the County of Orange Ordinance 3809. b) Digital data shall have double precision accuracy (up to fifteen significant digits). c) Digital data shall have units in US FEET. d) A separate drawing file shall be submitted for each individual sheet. e) Digital date shall in compliance with the Huntington Beach Standards Sheets, drawing names, pen color and layering conventions. f) Feature compilation shall include, but shall not be limited to: Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN), street addresses and street names with suffix. File Format and Media Specification: a) Shall be in compliance with the following file format: ♦ AutoCAD (version 13 or later) drawing file: _.DWG b) Shall be in compliance with the following media type: ♦ CD Recordable (CD-R) 650 Megabytes g. A reproducible mylar copy and a print of the recorded final map shall be provided to the Department of Public Works immediately after recordation. h. All improvement securities (Faithful Performance, Labor & Material and Monument Bonds) and Subdivision Agreement shall be posted with the Public Works Department and approved as to form by the City Attorney. i. A Certificate of Insurance shall be filed with the Public Works Department and approved as to form by the City Attorney. j. The following shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach on the Final Map: 1) An easement over the private streets for Police and Fire Department access purposes. 2) A 4-foot public utility easement. 3) The water system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans. PC Minutes — 11/14/00 7 (OOpcm1114) 4) Access rights in, over, across, upon, and through the private streets for the purpose of maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing, and replacing the water system. k. Fire hydrant locations shall be approved by the Fire Department. 1. All common area improvements shall be completed by the developer. 4. The following conditions shall be completed prior to issuance of a grading permit: a. A Grading Plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted for review and approval. An erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works if grading takes place between October 15'h and April 15`h. Final grades and elevations on the Grading Plan shall not vary by more than one foot from the grades and elevations on the approved Tentative Map. (PW) b. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a Registered Engineer. This analysis shall include on - site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations for grading, landscaping, liquefaction, ground water, chemical and fill properties, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. (PW) c. An Alquist Priolo Study shall be required. (PW) d. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. (PW) e. Existing mature trees that are to be removed must be replaced at a two for one ratio with a 36-inch box tree or Palm equivalent. Applicant shall provide a consulting arborist report on all the existing trees. Said report shall quantify, identify, size and analyze the health of the existing trees. The report shall also recommend how the existing trees that are to remain (if any) shall be protected and how far construction/grading shall be kept from the trunk. (PW) A remediation plan shall be submitted to the Planning, Public Works, and Fire Departments for review and approval in accordance with City Specifications No. 431-92 and these conditions of approval, including methods to minimize remediation related impacts on the surrounding properties. (PW) g. The name and phone number of a field supervisor hired by the developer who is on -site shall be submitted to the Departments of Planning and Public Works. In addition, clearly visible signs shall be posted on the perimeter of the site every 250 feet indicating whom to contact for information regarding this development and any construction/ grading related concerns. 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. Signs shall include the number of the applicant's contact, City contact (Jack Miller 714-536-5517) regarding grading and construction activities, and "I-800-CLJTSMOG" if there are concerns regarding fugitive dust and compliance with AQMD Rule No. 403. (PW) PC Minutes — 11/14/00 8 (OOpcm1114) h. The applicant shall notify all property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property of a tentative grading schedule at least 30 days prior to such grading. (PW) i. The developer shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works, in developing a truck haul route and construction routing plan. This plan shall include the approximate number of truck trips and the proposed truck haul routes. It shall specify the hours in which transport activities can occur and methods to mitigate construction related impacts to adjacent residents. These plans must be submitted for approval to the Department of Public Works. (PW) j. The applicants' gradinglerosion control plan shall abide by the provisions of AQMD's Rule 403 as related to fugitive dust control. (PW) k. A plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval that details how all drainage associated with the remediation efforts shall be retained on site and no wastes or pollutants shall escape the site. (PW) A plan shall be prepared and submitted to both the Public Works and Planning Departments identifying wind barriers around remediation equipment. (PW) m. Blockwall/fencing plans shall be submitted to an approved by the Department of Planning. Double walls shall be avoided to the greatest extent feasible. Applicant shall coordinate with adjacent property owners and make reasonable attempts to construct one common property wall. If coordination between property owners can not be accomplished, the applicant shall construct a six (6) foot high wall located entirely within the subject property and with a maximum two (2) inch separation from property line. Any removal of walls on private residential property and construction of new common walls shall include approval by property owners of adjacent properties. The plans shall include section drawings, a site plan and elevations. The plans shall identify materials, seep holes and drainage. The applicant shall provide proof to the City that all adjacent property owners have been contacted. 5. During grading operations, the following shall be complied with: a. Water trucks will be utilized on the site and shall be available to be used throughout the day during site grading to keep the soils damp enough to prevent dust raised by the operations. (PW) b. All haul trucks shall arrive at the site no earlier than 8:00 a.m., or leave the site no later than 5:00 p.m., and shall be limited to Monday through Friday only. (PW) c. Wet down areas to be or that is being graded in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. (PW) d. The construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible. (PW) e. All haul trucks shall be covered or have water applied to the exposed surface prior to leaving the site to prevent dust from impacting the surrounding areas. (PW) f. Prior to leaving the site, all haul trucks shall be washed off on -site on a gravel surface to prevent dirt and dust from leaving the site and impacting public streets. (PW) PC Minutes—11/14/00 9 (OOpcm1114) g. Comply with appropriate sections of AQMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust and noise to surrounding areas. (PW) h. Wind barriers shall be installed along the perimeter of the site. (PW) i. The remediation operations shall be performed in stages concentrating in single areas at a time to minimize the impact of fugitive dust and noise on the surrounding areas. (PW) j. A geological consultant shall be present to verify the findings of the Consolidated Geoscience studies and to document any pertinent changed conditions. The geological consultant shall also examine soil exposures during grading to determine if repositioning the setback zones is necessary, depending upon the final finished grades. (Mitigation Measure) k. Construction equipment shall be maintained in peak operating condition to reduce emissions. 1. Use low sulfur (0.5%) fuel by weight for construction equipment. in. Truck idling shall be prohibited for periods longer than 10 minutes. n. Attempt to phase and schedule activities to avoid high ozone days first stage smog alerts. o. Discontinue operation during second stage smog alerts. p. Comply with the NPDES Storm Water Permit requirements. 6. On -site parking shall be provided for all construction workers and equipment unless approved otherwise by the Public Works Department. 7. The property owner is responsible for all required clean up of off -site dirt, pavement damage and/or restriping of the public rights -of -way as determined by the Public Works Department. 8. The Departments of Planning, Public Works and Fire are responsible for compliance with all conditions of approval herein as noted after each condition. The Planning Director and Public Works Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to parcel map are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Permits shall not be issued until the Planning Director and Public Works Director have 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's may be required pursuant to the HBZSO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-07: 1. The site plan received and dated May 3, 2000, and floor plans and elevations received and dated May 9, 2000 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The portion of Parcel A which serves as a common driveway for Lots 2 and 3 shall have a minimum width of 25-feet. PC Minutes—11/14/00 10 (00pcm1114) b. 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) c. 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) d. 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. e. The driveway entrance shall have textured and colored pavement (behind sidewalk on private property). 2. 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. Names of streets shall be submitted to and approved by the Huntington Beach Fire Department in accordance with Fire Dept. City Specification No. 409. (FD) c. Submit three (3) copies of the site plan and the processing fee to the Planning Department for addressing purposes after street name approval by the Fire Department. (FD) d. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD) e. All four (4) single family residential structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report and plans, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). (Code Requirement) f. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbcd in at the location of clothes dryers; natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. PC Minutes — 11/14/00 11 (00p=1114) g. Habitable structures (occupied for greater than 2,000 hours per year) shall be located outside of setback zones, in accordance with the provisions of the Alquist Priolo Act. No development shall be allowed within a 50-foot structural setback zone on either side of the fault. (Mitigation Measure) h. Utilities that cross the setback zone shall be constructed so as to reduce the possibility of disruption, which may include automatic shutoff valves and flexible connections. (Mitigation Measure) i. An engineering geologist shall submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the subject property. All structures within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. (Mitigation Measure) j. All structures shall be constructed in accordance with the 1997 Uniform Building Code. (Mitigation Measure) k. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer and submitted with the building permit application. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding: grading, foundations, retaining walls, streets, utilities, and chemical and fill properties of underground items including buried pipe and concrete and the protection thereof. The purposed of this analysis shall be to prepare a final project design that reduces potential project -related groundshaking impacts to a less -than - significant level (i.e., potentially significant impacts to people or property would be considered less -than -significant). (Mitigation Measure) 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. The Water Ordinance No. 14.52, the "Water Efficient Landscape Requirements" apply for projects with 2500 square feet of landscaping and larger. (PW) b. All landscape planting, irrigation and maintenance shall comply with the City Arboricultural and Landscape Standards and Specifications. (PW) c. The consulting Arborist (approved by the City Landscape Architect) shall review the final landscape tree planting plan and approve in writing the selection and locations proposed for new trees and the protection measures and locations of existing trees to remain. Existing trees to remain shall also be addressed by said Arborist with recommendations/requirements for protection during construction. Said Arborist Report shall be incorporated onto the Landscape Architects' plans as construction notes and/or construction requirements. The report shall include the Arborist name, certificate number and the Arborist's wet signature on the final plan. (PW) d. Comply with applicable Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 conditions of approval. (PW) e. Final design elevations of grading shall not vary from elevations shown on the tentative map by more than one (1) foot. (PW) PC Minutes— 11/14/00 12 (OOpcm1114) 1 f. The Final Map shall be accepted by the City Council, recorded with the Orange County Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning Department. (Code Requirement) g. An interim parking and 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. 4. 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. 5. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval of the first residential unit, the following shall be completed: a. Street Improvement Plans shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. Existing driveway approaches shall be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk. (PW) b. Each proposed dwelling unit shall have a separate domestic water meter and service, sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Fire Code. The domestic water service lateral size shall be a minimum of 1-inch. (PW) c. Common area landscaping areas shall have separate irrigation meters, services and backflow protection devices. A Homeowner's Association Agreement with CC&R's shall be instituted to provide for the billing and maintenance of any common area landscape irrigation. (PW) d. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection/within twelve months. (PW) PC Minutes—11/14/00 13 (00pcm 1114) e. All landscape irrigation and planting installation shall be certified to be in conformance to the City approved landscape plans by the Landscape Architect of record, in written form, to the City Landscape Architect prior to the final landscape inspection and approval. (PW) f. All new and existing overhead utilities shall be installed underground in accordance with the City's Underground Utility Ordinance. In addition, all electrical transformers shall be installed underground. (PW) g. The developer shall provide for the installation of street lighting in accordance with Public Works Standards. Street lighting shall be Southern California Edison Company owned and maintained. (PW) h. The developer shall submit signing and striping plans in accordance with Public Works Standards. All areas where parking is not allowed on site and as determined by the sight distance analysis for Yorktown Avenue shall be red curbed. (PW) i. Left turn access between Yorktown Avenue, eastbound, and the project will not be allowed. (PW) j. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including: 1) Landscaping. 2) 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) 3) Fire hydrants must be installed before combustible construction begins. Prior to installation, shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approved by the Fire Department. (Fire Dept. City Specification 407) (FD) 4) Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification No. 415. (FD) 5) Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with Fire Dept. City Specification 401. Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads. 6) A Fire Protection Plan in compliance with City Specification No. 426 shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department. (FD) 7)The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Fire Dept. City Specification Nos. 422 and 431 for the abandonment of oil wells and site restoration. (FD) 8) The project shall comply with all provisions of the HBMC Section 17.04.085 and Fire Dept. City Specification 429, Methane District Building Permit Requirements. PC Minutes— 11/14/00 14 (OOpcm1114) 9) Address numbers will be installed on all structures to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification No. 428. (FD) k. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. 1. 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. 10. 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. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.00-128/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-07: 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 00-128 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Tentative Parcel Map No. 00-128 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07, 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. 3. Tentative Parcel Map No. 00-128 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 shall become null and void unless exercised within two (2) years of the date of final approval which is November 14, 2002. An extension of time may be granted by the Planning Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Department a minimum 60 days prior to the expiration date. 4. All applicable fees from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments shall be paid. 5. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (PW) 6. Park Land In -Lieu Fees shall be paid, or accrued credits assigned, prior to approval of the final map by the City. 7. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 8. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 9. 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. PC Minutes— 11/14/00 15 (OOpcm1114) 10. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 11. 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 Planning Commission. 12. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43 for the posting of the Notice of Determination 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 Planning Commission's action. B-2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00- 01 (HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE)• APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: City-wide PROJECT PLANNER: Rosemary Medel General Plan Amendment No. 00-01 is requested to update the General Plan Housing Element. The City Housing Element was last updated in 1999 to bring it into conformance with the General Plan. The purpose of the current update is to reflect the new Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The Housing Element is a mandatory component of the City's General Plan, and State law requires that local governments update their housing elements by December 2000 to incorporate the new RHNA numbers. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the updated Housing Element and forward it to the City Council for adoption. Upon final action by the City Council, the document will be sent to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for a final 120-day review period. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the updated Housing Element for the following reasons: ♦ The updated Housing Element is consistent with the General Plan and State law requirements. ♦ The Housing Element identifies specific programs to address the community's housing needs, including adequate site provision, affordable housing and equal opportunity. Staffs Recommendation: - Approve General Plan Amendment No. 00-01 and forward Resolution No. 1558 to the City Council for adoption." THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN: THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. PC Minutes— 11/14/00 16 (OOpcm1114) The Commission questioned whether the closed school sites identified in the report should be designated as residential medium or residential low -density zoning. Staff will provide follow up. The Commission asked if the SRO development at Beach and Ellis will affect the low-income number of units identified in the report and staff responded yes. The Commission inquired about the RHNA analysis and staff explained the expected number of homes to be constructed through the year 2005. The Commission also inquired if RHNA numbers are impacted by loss of units at risk. Staff responded no, and explained that RHNA numbers apply to new construction only. The Commission inquired if the City has an affordable housing ordinance. Staff replied no, explaining that the Planning Department has an Affordable Housing Policy, and explained how moderate and medium housing levels vary throughout the City and County. Section 8 or Low Income building conversion was also mentioned. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY KERINS, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2000, CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SHOMAKER, KERINS, CHAPMAN, BIDDLE, LIVENGOOD NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANDIC, SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.00-01 AND FORWARD TO RESOLUTION NO. 1558 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SHOMAKER, KERINS, CHAPMAN, BIDDLE, LIVENGOOD NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANDIC, SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED AUGUST 22, 2000: A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY KERINS, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2000, CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: PC Minutes — 11/14/00 17 (00pcm1114) AYES: SHOMAKER, KERINS, CHAPMAN, BIDDLE, LIVENGOOD NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANDIC, SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 10, 2000 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY CHAPMAN, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2000, CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SHOMAKER, KERINS, CHAPMAN, BIDDLE, LIVENGOOD NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANDIC, SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED C-3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 17, 2000 A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECOND BY CHAPMAN, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2000, CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SHOMAKER, KERINS, CHAPMAN, BIDDLE, LIVENGOOD NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANDIC, SPEAKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION PASSED D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS E-1 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS None PC Minutes— 11/14/00 18 (OOpcm1114) E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS Commissioner Shomaker — None Commissioner Kerins — asked staff to provide information to the Commission related to expansion plans for the AES power plant, and a new bill in the State Legislature related to utility tax. He also informed the Commission that the City and Economic Development are holding a meeting on the possible formation of a South East Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project Area at the Edison Community Center on November 15, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Mandic - Absent Commissioner Chapman - None Commissioner Biddle - None Commissioner LivenQood — informed the Commission that he would be unable to attend a meeting on November 22 regarding the Edinger Corridor. Commissioner Speaker — Absent F. PLANNING ITEMS F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Scott Hess, Principal Planner, restated actions taken at the November 6, 2000 City Council meeting. F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland., Senior Planner - reviewed the items for the November 28, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. G. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to the November 28, 2000, Planning Commission meeting. HF:rl APPROVED BY: Howard Zelefsky, Secretary Ge ald Chapman, nning Commission Chairperson PC Minutes — 11/14/00 19 (OOpcm1114)