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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-13• MINUTES Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Huntington Beach Civic Center 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 Study Session Room B-8 5:15 P.M. FLOODPLAIN ISSUES — Susan Pierce SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE (SRO)— Rosemary Medel SOUTHEAST COASTAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - Gus Duran, Economic Dev. AGENDA REVIEW — Herb Fauland MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE — Bill Workman, Assistant City Administrator, provided an update of the AES Plant and pending action by the California Energy Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Ramsey, Holly Seacliff property owner, spoke regarding Agenda Item #D-1 (Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan), referencing a possible inclusion of the Holly Seacliff area in the Preliminary Plan. Staff reported that the Holly Seacliff area will not be"considered as part of the Preliminary Plan tonight. Topper Horach spoke regarding Agenda Item #D-1 (Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan), and questioned the inclusion of the Ascon/NEST site. Dean Albright spoke regarding Agenda Item #D-1 (Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan), and passed out copies of the Economic Development Department's website ad information related to the Preliminary Plan. He questioned the Plan and the required environmental for the proposed Poseidon Desalinization project. G ARobinUnutes101 p=0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 2/13/2001 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P P P P P P ROLL CALL_: Hardy, Kerins, Shomaker, Mandic, Livengood, Kokal, Speaker AGENDA APPROVAL A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHOMAKER, SECOND BY KERINS, TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM D-2 TO FOLLOW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, BY.THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Kokal, Mandic, Hardy, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION APPROVED Please note the minutes will reflect the order of the agenda as originally prepared. A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WERE OPENED: Topper Horach, 21742 Fairlane Circle, Huntington Beach, spoke in opposition to Item #D-1 (Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan), and asked several questions related to the process of redevelopment, including blight, debt repayment, and how redevelopment area status will benefit clean up of the Ascon/NEST site. He also stated that those who reside in the immediate area have concerns that have not been addressed following a joint meeting between residents, redevelopment consultants and staff. Dean Albright, 17301 Breda Lane, Huntington Beach, spoke in opposition to Item #D-1 (Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan). He stated that taxpayer dollars should not be used to clean up the Ascon/NEST site, and that AES Power Generating Station should not be included in the Redevelopment Plan. He also mentioned attending a meeting held by the County of Orange on urban runoff, and provided their suggestions on urban runoff diversion. Charles Kelber, 11904 Gloxinia, Fountain Valley, voiced concerns about the affects of the Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan on the Cabrillo Mobile Home Park. He also read to the Commission a recent article published in the Orange County Register that outlined redevelopment activity in other local cities. Ray Gutierrez, 16952 Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach, spoke regarding Item #D-2 (Liquid Den). Mr. Gutierrez owns and operates a restaurant adjacent to the Liquid Den and explained that • C� J is G ARobinlMinutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 2/13/2001 • his business continues to experience parking problems due to inadequate conditions and signage on the Liquid Den property. THERE WERE NO OTHERS PRESENT TO SPEAK AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WAS CLOSED. B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B4 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.01-01 (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE): Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach CA 92648 Request: To review and adopt Amendment No. 01-01, amending Section 230.46 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (ZSO), and Section 233 of the Single Room Occupancy Ordinance (ZSO). Location: Commercial General, Commercial Visitor and Industrial Zones. Proiect Planner: Rosemary Medel ♦ Zoning Text Amendment No. 01-01 request: Amend the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by modifying development and parking standards for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) development. ♦ Planning Commission Study Session was held on January 23 2001 Recommendation: Amend ordinance to reflect minimum unit size of 250 square feet and a • maximum unit size of 300 square feet. Amend ordinance to incorporate language addressing income rate. - Amend ordinance to require visitor parking. ♦ Staffs Suggested Modifications: - Increase minimum room size to 200 square feet to allow for greater flexibility in design and affordability. ♦ Staff's Recommendation: Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 01-01 based on the following: - Proposed ordinance revision continues to provide for transitional housing options for restricted income citizens while ensuring development more compatible with other projects and standards within the City. Staff made a presentation to the Commission. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED: NO ONE WAS PRESENT TO SPEAK AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission inquired if the Single Room Occupancy Ordinance contained provisions for married couples. Staff replied no and explained that the ordinance could be amended if a • demand for the provision presented itself. G ARobin1M inutes101 pcm 0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 2/13/2001 Certain members -of the Commission stated that the total living space per unit should not go • below 250 sq. ft. Staff stated that a small percentage of units (approximately 25%), will be built at 200 sq. ft., and provided information to the Commission on factors behind low-income housing.square footage, including occupancy rates' developer's fees and design flexibility.,' The Commission wanted clarification on the kitchen amenities offered in each unit. Staff provided information and explained that the number of units would determine how many community kitchens would exist within the development. The Commission voiced concerns about the visitor parking ratio. Staff explained that many tenants use alternate forms of transportation, therefore, ample parking will be available. The Commission and staff discussed the on -site manager's living quarters, indicating that the total living space should not be less than 300' sq. ft., and that the manager's office would be located separately. A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY KERINS, TO ADOPT THE ONE SPACE PER ROOM PARKING REQUIREMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Hardy, Kerins, Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Speaker NOES: Mandic ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED • A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE.BY SPEAKER, SECOND BY KERINS, TO ADOPT A MINIMUM ROOM STANDARD OF 250 SQUARE FEET FOR 100 PERCENT OF THE UNITS, EXCLUDING THE MANAGER'S UNIT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Hardy, Kerins, Speaker NOES: Shomaker, Mandic, Livengood ABSENT: , None ABSTAIN: Kokal MOTION FAILED A STRAW VOTE MOTION WAS MADE BY SHOMAKER, SECOND BY LIVENGOOD, THAT NO MORE THAT 25 PERCENT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS HAVE A MINIMUM ROOM SIZE OF 200 SQUARE FEET WITH THE REMAINDER OF UNITS AT A MINIMUM OF 250 SQUARE FEET, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Hardy, Shomaker, Mandic, Livengood, Kokal NOES: Kerins, Speaker = ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED • G:1RobinlMinutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 2/13/2001 A MOTION WAS MADE KERINS, SECOND BY HARDY, TO APPROVE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 01-01 WITH THE APPROVED STRAW VOTES, THAT THE MANAGER'S UNIT BE A MINIMUM OF 300 SQUARE FEET AND THE AND/OR WORDING FOR THE STOVE, OVEN AND/OR MICROWAVE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Hardy, Kerins, Shomaker, Mandic, Livengood, Kokal, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.01-01 Zoning Text Amendment No. 01-01 amending Chapter 230.46 and Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance addressing Single Room Occupancy (SRO) development standards for commercial and industrial zones is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The revised ordinance will improve the development standards of SRO's in the City of Huntington Beach. 2. 'The amended ordinance is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for, the zoning district for which it is proposed. The revised ordinance applies to residential development in commercial and industrial zones as categorized • the by zoning code. It amends the existing standard for SRO's to achieve development that is more compatible with development in the City. 3. The amendment to the ordinance will better accommodate the development of housing types, such as multifamily development and Single Room Occupancies (SRO), meeting special needs groups; senior citizens, physically and mentally challenged, and very low and low income categories in areas in accordance with the Housing Element of the General Plan. The adoption of the ordinance will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. The revised ordinance will result in the City's ability to provide a variety of housing opportunities for various income groups. . B-2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-29 / CONDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.98-36 ONE YEAR REVIEW (TSUNAMI RESTAURANT EXPANSION AND VALET PARKING): Applicant: Lary Krueger, 17236 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach CA 92649 Request: One-year review of the Tsunami Restaurant expansion and valet parking operation. Location: 17236 Pacific Coast Highway (at Warner Avenue) Proiect Planner.. Wayne Carvalho • One year review of the previously approved Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a 900 sa ft restaurant expansion and valet parking plan: • - Review for compliance with adopted conditions of approval. - Review of Code Enforcement action. - Review of Police Department calls for service. G ARobinlMinutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 2/13/2001 • Staff Recommendation: _ • Receive and file as adequate the,one.year review of Conditional Use Permit No. 98-29/Coastal Development Permit No. 98-35 with added conditions of approval restricting the hours for trash dumping, and requiring removal of a storage container. Staff made a presentation to the Commission THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED: Dave Sullivan, former City Council Member, 4162 Windsor Drive, Huntington Beach, stated' that many of the business owners located within'the center were'not given the opportitriity'to address their concerns about parking prior to. the Commission's approval of the expansion and valet parking in January, 1999. He also stated that he visited the site and witnessed several cars parked illegally and suggested that the valet parking signs be placed at all entrances, and in store front "windows. He also suggested that Tsunami continue to provide their employees parking passes for other nearby lots. Jean Duncan, 17052 Bluewater Lane, Huntington Beach, voiced concerns about the valet parking program and problems with noise. She also inquired whether the center's existing gas - station had future plans to include a 24-hour convenience store, and whether reciprocal parking will be in effect. Dwayne Turner, 17032 Bluewater Lane, Huntington Beach, voiced concerns about noise • problems including car alarms, and that open access to parking behind the businesses creates problems for those who reside directly behind the center. Debbie LaMothe, 17054 Bluewater Lane, Huntington Beach, concurred with Mr. Turner's concerns about noise problems, and also, mentioned that water coming from businesses within the center seeps into her property through the dividing wall. Dave Bartlett, representing. the applicant, 36 Bramford, Ladera Ranch, commented on the applicant's willingness to improve parking conditions, address trash removal and noise . reduction during the evening hours of operation. He also stated that other businesses that operate during the evening hours contribute to the center's problems, and that Tsunami should not be held solely responsible. Lary Krueger, applicant, 230 81h, Seal Beach, provided information to*the Commission on the centers refuse containers and refuse removal practices; including arecycle .program for., discarded bottles. He also discussed vagrant activity, valet parking signs and off -site parking passes for Tsunami employees. The Commission asked if the applicant was willing to continue providing off -site parking passes for Tsunami employees. The applicant explained that the off -site parking lots nearest the center were quite a distance away, and that the businesses who sell parking passes regulate the hours in which individuals can use'the pass, presenting a conflict for those who - work during restricted hours. GAR obinXMinutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 2/13/2001 Pam Morgan, owner of the Lotus Lounge, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, • spoke in favor of the valet parking program, yet had concerns about those who do not wish to participate and end up parking their cars in inappropriate areas. She also felt that the valet parking signs do not clearly communicate that the program is available to all business patrons visiting the center. NO ONE ELSE WAS PRESENT TO SPEAK AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Commission asked if representatives from the Police Department were available to provide information on parking violations and noise complaints associated with the center. Staff explained that the Police Department reported no calls for service involving parking, and that staff would report back on calls regarding noise problems. Discussion continued regarding the center's shared parking concept, trash bins, trash removal, employee parking, signage, noise abatement and communication between the local residents and business owners. The Commission instructed staff to review the issues brought up during public hearing and report back with recommendations. The Commission also instructed staff to call a meeting with the commercial tenants, property owner and staff to address the concerns identified. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY KOKAL TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-291 CONDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98- 35 TO MARCH 13, 2001, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: • AYES: Hardy, Kerins, Shomaker, Mandic, Livengood, Kokal, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED C. CONSENT CALENDAR None. D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS D-1. SOUTHEAST COASTAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN: Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Economic Development Department Request: The review and adoption of the Preliminary Plan of the proposed Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Study Area, and authorize the submittal of the Preliminary Plan to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach. An initial environmental assessment for the above item will be conducted as part of the formation process and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Location: Northeast of Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Blvd. and Magnolia Street, Proiect Manager: Carol Runzel, Economic Development G:1RobinWinutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 2/13/2001 ♦ Preliminary Plan for the Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Proiect request: • - Designates the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment project area. - Provides a general description of the proposed redevelopment initiative. ♦ Staffs Recommendation: Approve the Preliminary Plan based upon the following: Proposed boundaries of Preliminary Plan are consistent with the Survey Area. The Preliminary Plan is consistent with the General Plan. The Preliminary Plan incorporates community input received during several workshops. Staff made a presentation to the Commission. Staff and Frank Spevacek, Redevelopment Consultant from the Rosenow Spevacek Group (RSG) were on hand to answer questions. Discussion ensued regarding several issues related to the Preliminary Plan, including information on eminent domain authority, definition of blight, tax increment analysis, formation of a Project Area Committee (PAC), clean-up of the Ascon/NEST site, and Agency's justification of including the AES Plant and Cabrillo Mobile Home Park within the Plan. The Consultant explained to the Commission that eminent domain authority is not included as part of the Preliminary Plan, resulting in no residential displacement. The Commission suggested that language be added within the Plan.to outline the eminent domain process. The Commission asked the Consultant to explain why the AES Plant is included as part of the • project area. Staff explained that the tax increment for the plant was substantial, and is expected to increase with recent plans by AES to expand its operations. The Consultant explained that the blighted Ascon/NESI property is a superfund site and by including it within the project area, the Agency may be able to assist financially with the clean- up of the property for future development. The Commission questioned the financial analysis included in the Feasibility Plan published in October 1999. Staff explained how the assessments were determined and advised the Commission that the County of Orange will provide updated base -year revenue figures. The Commission voiced concerns about including the Cabrillo Mobile Home Park in the project area. The Consultant explained that Redevelopment Law does not permit a site to be divided up. In this case, the 6-acre mobile home property is located within a 19.39-acre parcel. - Staff also explained that by removing the Park from the Plan denies any future opportunities to reevaluate and include the property. GARobinlMinutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 2/13/2001 •A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY SHOMAKER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.1559, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAN AS PRESENTED FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTHEAST COASTAL REVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN WITH ONE MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH. THE MOTION INCLUDED A RECOMMENDATION THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A "PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE" (PAC), AND PRESERVE THE OPTION TO REMOVE THE CABRILLO MOBILE HOME PARK FROM THE PRELIMINARY PLAN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Hardy, Kerins, Shomaker, Livengood, Speaker NOES: Mandic, Kokal ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED D-2. SIX-MONTH REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-10/ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.00-07 (LIQUID DEN); Applicant: Niko Black & Arash Sardarizadeh. Request: Six-month review of the approved entitlements for live entertainment and dancing for compliance with conditions of approval and possible impacts to adjoining properties. Location: 5061 Warner Avenue, #A, Huntington • Beach, CA 92648 (north side of Warner Avenue, east of Bolsa Chica Street). Proiect Planner: Ron Santos Six-month review of the following approved entitlements for compliance with conditions of approval and impacts to adjoining properties: - Conditional Use Permit No. 00-10 for live entertainment at an existing 1,900 sq. ft. drinking establishment; - Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 00-07 to allow dancing in conjunction with previously approved live entertainment. Staffs Recommendation: Receive and file as adequate the six-month review of Conditional Use Permit No. 99-10 and Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 00-07. Staff made a presentation to the Commission. The Commission asked if the applicant had completed all conditions of approval adopted by the Commission on October 10, 2000. Staff replied no and explained the status of Liquid Den's efforts to complete the conditions. Discussion ensued regarding parking and it was the consensus of the Commission that in order to improve parking conditions for the property and adjacent properties, the existing signage must be reevaluated. It was also suggested that a `violation subject to towing" type sign be posted on the site. GARobinlMinutes\01 p=0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 2/13/2001 The Commission also asked the applicant to remove the metal storage container • located behind the building, and to increase parking lot maintenance and litter removal,' including litter that ends up in the adjacent lots caused by Liquid Den traffic. Staff will work with the applicant on signage (directional, towing, etc.) and parking code compliance._ A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY KOKAL, TO APPROVE AND FILE AS ADEQUATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-101TENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.00-07; AND CONDUCT AN ADDITIONAL REVIEW WITHIN THREE MONTHS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Shomaker, Kerins, Kokal, Mandic, Hardy, Livengood, Speaker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION APPROVED E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS E-1, PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS: Plannina Commission Committee Assignments (Continued from 1/23/01): A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDIC TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: Advisory Board Liaison Alternate Bolsa Chica Council Subcommittee Kerins Livengood Bolsa Chica Linear Parts Development CAC Kerins Kokal Design Review Board Kerins Shomaker Downtown City Council Committee Shomaker Livengood Edinger Corridor Committee Kerins Livengood Environmental Board Livengood, Speaker Hardy NESI Ad -Hoc Committee Hardy Mandic School District Council Subcommittee Livengood Mandic Shipley Nature Center Subcommittee Kokal Speaker Subdivision Committee Mandic, Kokal, Shomaker Kerins MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION Commission Member Kerins reported to the Commission that the Bolsa Chica Council Subcommittee considered and selected the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to supervise any action/activity pertaining to the wetlands area located on the west side of Beach Blvd., approximately 1,000 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway,- commonly known as "Little Shell". • • GARob1n\Minutes101 pcm0213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 2/13/2001 E-2 PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS Commissioner Hardy — notified Commission and staff that she would not be present at the February 27, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Kerins — notified Commission and staff that the California Energy Commission is holding a public workshop on the AES Power Generating Station application for expansion on Thursday, February 15, in Sacramento. California Energy Commissioners also plan a site visit and an informational hearing to be held in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, February 21, 2001. Commissioner Shomaker — None. Commissioner Mandic — None. Commissioner Liven -good — suggested that City staff improve their efforts to educate the community on the process of redevelopment. He also suggested that a copy of the Ascon/NEST Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) be forwarded to the City Council to reference before future decisions on that property are made. Commissioner Kokal — agreed with Commissioner Livengood's statements, and added that he has received several phones call from residents with concerns about redevelopment. • Commissioner Speaker— None. F. PLANNING ITEMS F-1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Scott Hess, Principal Planner— reported on action taken at the City Council meeting of February 5, 2001. F-2. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Senior Planner — reviewed items for the February 27, 2001 regular Planning Commission meeting. G. ADJOURNMENT — Adjoum to Friday, February 23, 2001 at 2:30 p.m., for a site visit of the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, 18381 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach; and then to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of February 27, 2001. HZ:HF:d AP VED BY: i o and Zele sky, Secretary G:1Robin\Minutes101 pcm0213 Connie Mandic, Cha' person