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Home My WebLink About2001-06-12PC Minutes Page 2 6/12/2001 B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. B-1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 00-2071CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00- 75 (SIENA APARTMENTS): Applicant: Bill Holman, c/o PLC Land Company Request: TPM: To consolidate five (5) lots into one 2.76 acre parcel. CUP: To permit the construction of 29 apartment units on 2.76 gross acres, and to permit a 6-foot high fence within the front setback along Gothard Street. Approximately 27 units are proposed to be affordable to low-income families. The proposal also includes an affordable housing incentive to permit an 11 -foot wide landscape planter along Main Street in lieu of 15 feet. Location: Northwest comer of Main and.Gothard Proiect Planner: Sandra Thornton + Tentative Parcel Map No. 2000-207 request: — Combine five lots into one 2.76-acre parcel for the development of 29 apartment units. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-75 request: — Construct 29 apartment units on 2.76 gross acres within the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan area. — 27 of the 29 will be affordable for low income families — Construct a 6-foot high fence within the front setback (Gothard). — To grant a reduction in the applicable development standards, pursuant to Section III.C.12.d.3., Affordable Housing, of the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan. To reduce the required landscaping along Ma in Street (11 feet of landscaping in lieu of 15 feet). Staff recommendation: Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 2000-207 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-75 based upon the following: Compatible with surrounding land uses and the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of 10.5 units per gross acre. Project meets the residential standards of the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan. Project will comply with the mitigation measures of Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1. Project will provide 27 units of affordable housing required by the Boardwalk development (Palm/Goldenwest) and the PLC 4-unit. subdivision on Yorktown (TPM 00-128). Commissioner Borden excused himself from action on the item due to a financial conflict of interest. Commissioners Hardy, Kerins, Livengood and Kokal disclosed that they visited the site and spoke with the applicant. Staff made a presentation to the Commission. (G-.\Minutes101pern0612) PC Minutes Page 7 6/12/2001 the project will be compatible with other area developments.! The proposed fence within the front.setback area.will be compatible with the fencing proposed for the project as a whole, which is view fencing that allows visibility of the landscaping both in front and behind thei fence. 3. The proposed 29 unit apartment project will comply with the provisions of the base district - and other applicable provisions in the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located, except for the requested development standard deviation for I I -feet of landscaping along Main Street in lieu of 15-feet and the six (6) foot high fence within the front setback.- The' proposed residential units meet all code provisions, including setbacks, density, open space, and parking.- The project will also contribute to the affordable housing requirements of the Boardwalk development (rTM 15795) and the PLC 4 unit subdivision on Yorktown (TPM 00-128). 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land --Use Element * de - signation of Residential Medium.Densftypn the'. subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: LU 9.1.1. Require that multi -family residential projects be designed to convey a high level .. -- -i of quality and distinctive neighborhood character as discussed below: a. Design building - elevations treatment to convey the visual character of individual units rather than a singular building mass and volumes. b. Include separate and well-defined entries to convey the visual character of individual identity for each residential unit, which may be accessed from exterior facades, interior courtyards, and /or common areas. c. Jnclude an adequate landscape setback along the street frontage that is integrated with abutting sidewalks and provides continuity throughout the neighborhood. LU -111: Achieve the development of projects that enable residents to live in proximity to their -jobs, commercial services and entertainment, and reduce the need for automobile use. - Goal HE3 Assist in the development of affordable housing. HE 3.1: Facilitate the development of housing forlowand moderate income households- which is compatibi - e with and complem ents adj . acent uses irid is - located in close proximity to public and commercial services. Objective HE 3.1.1.: Encourage the provision and continued availability -of a range of housing types throughout the community, with variety in the number of rooms and level of amenities. (G:WinutesXO1 p=0612) PC Minutes Page 14 6/12/2001 seep holes and drainage- The applicant shall provide proof to the City that all adjacent property owners have been contacted. o. The applicant shall perform a sight distance analysis and if the analysis shows that there is not adequate sight distance for a left turn out of the site onto Gothard, a "Right ,Turn Only" sign shall be posted at the driveway onto Gothard. 3, 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. Residential type 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) 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. (Code Requirement) g. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to 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. (Code Requirement) h. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed 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. , 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: (G:XMinutes\01 p=0612)