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Home My WebLink About2002-03-26MINUTES Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - Huntington Beach Civic Center 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 Study Session Room B-8 5:15 P.M. 1. 5:15 p.m. Review of the General Plan (Air Quality, Circulation, Noise, Urban Design) Mary Beth Broeren 2. 5:35 p.m. Zoning Text Amendment No. 02-01 —Wireless Communication Facilities Jason Kelley 3. 6:20 p.m. Agenda Review — Herb Fauland 4. 6:22 p.m. Planning Commission Inquiries/Major Projects Update — Herb Fauland 5. 6:25 p.m. Public Comments — Bill Holman, PLC Land Co., spoke regarding Agenda - Item B-1 Regular Meetinq City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P P A P P P P ROLL CALL: Mandic, Kerins, Hardy, Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Porter AGENDA APPROVAL A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. PC Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 2 B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS B-1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16288: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.01.48 (PLC 10-UNIT TOWNHOMES): Applicant: Bill Holman, PLC Land Company Request: To permit a one -lot condominium subdivision of approximately .7 acres for the construction of 10 attached town home units. The request includes construction of five-foot high patio walls within seven feet of the front property line in lieu of a minimum of 15 feet. Location: 19081 Holly Street (west side, north of Main Street) Proiect Planner: Wayne Carvalho Staff made a presentation to the Commission. Questions/Comments included: • Clarification of the use of the alley for access • Impact of the existing chainlink fence on parking between the adjacent property and the proposed project • Parking requirements and elimination of the existing parking • Affordable housing restrictions and impact on the market value if sold prior to 30 years as well as the moderate income capability after 30 years • CC&Rs enforced by the homeowners association requiring that garage doors remain closed THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED: Bill Holman, PLC Land Company, 19 Corporate Plaza Drive, Newport Beach, applicant', spoke in support of the item. Mr. Holman reviewed the time involved in processing this entitlement dating back to April of 2001. He referenced a letter from the PLC Land Company which was sent to staff dated March 25, 2002 addressing issues concerning the existing driveway, parking, open space requirements (as set forth in the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan), landscaping, water and sewer lines. He urged the Commision to approve the proposed project based on the originally submitted site plan in lieu of the alternative plan, which was recommended by the Subdivision Committee. He noted the alternative plan requires that the units be moved eight feet in order to clear the water line. Mr. Holman also addressed the issue of affordable housing stating that, in general, the sales price is below competitive market price. WITH NO ONE ELSE PRESENT TO SPEAK, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Discussion ensued. The Commission asked if there is a minimum separation between - the water lines as related to the building structure, and if there are any constraints in placing the water line south of the property to accomplish the objective of open space. Staff stated that the minimum separation is five feet and referred the Commission to the exhibit. The Commission asked if the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan provides for a park and asked where the closest park is in relation to the proposed project. Staff stated that the parks (02pcm0326) PC Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 3 are designated in the Specific Plan and that the proposed project has a common open space area. The Commission noted that the applicant requested a continuance under certain conditions. The Commission asked for further clarification of the foregoing. The applicant emphasized the desire for approval of the originally proposed plans; otherwise, they would prefer a continuance with direction from the Commission. The Commission asked if the existing public water line in the alley is sufficient to provide for the proposed project. Dave Bacon, civil engineer for the applicant, stated that an analysis has not been conducted and that they are following the requirements as-set.forth by the Public Works Department. The Commission asked staff to address the applicant's letter dated March 25, 2002. Staff explained the function of the Development Assistance Committee and the issues in the letter. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MANDIC, TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16288/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-48 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Mandic, Shomaker, Livengood NOES: Kerins, Kokal, Porter ABSENT: Hardy ABSTAIN: None MOTION FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF FOUR (4) AFFIRMITIVE VOTES AND THEREFORE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONTINUED TO THE APRIL- 9, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. C. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH-12.2002 A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MANDIC, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: = "` ; Mandic, Keriris,-Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Hardy ABSTAIN: None - MOTION PASSED (02pcm0326) PC Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 4 D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS — None. E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - E-1. PLANNING -COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS -Commissioner Kerins stated that the parking fee committee met and that comments will be available to the Planning Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting. E-Z. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS Commissioner Mandic =- Asked staff to explain the procedure in obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Staff explained the procedure. - Commissioner Kerins — Suggested that the City consider using the ideas presented at the recent Planners Institute'conference regarding presentations on public open spaces and public notification procedures. Commissioner Hardy - Absent Commissioner' Shoniaker — Addressed the ideas concerning affordable housing as presented at the recent Planners Institute conference and suggested that the Commission consider looking at what can be done to educate the public on affordable housing issues.' Commissioner Livennood — Referenced the recent Planners Institute conference and the City of Paramont's redevelopment effort on Main Street. Commissioner.Livengood'supported Commissioner Kokal's comments below concerning the Planning Department's performance. . Commissioner Kokal — Referenced the recent Planners Institute conference and thanked the Planning Department, staff and the City of Huntington Beach for their hand work and dedication. Commission Kokal also inquired into the intent of the affordable housing program in maintaining the number of units. Staff suggested that a study session be scheduled to.address the;foregoing: - , Commissioner Porter —Asked Commissioner Kerins if a recommendation has been. made concerning the park in-lieu,fee study. Commissioner Kerins stated that a committee report would be available. Staff explained that when the study has been finalized a recommendation and report would-be agendized and available to the Commission for consideration and recommendation to the City Council. (02pcm0326) PC Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 5 Commissioner Porter addressed the design elements as presented at the recent Planners Institute conference and suggested architectural activities in the City's medians to give identity to the community. 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 March 18, 2002. F-2. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING Scott Hess, Planning Manager — reported on the Planning Department items that will be heard before the City Council on April 1, 2002. F-3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Principal Planner — reviewed items for the Planning Commission meeting of April 9, 2002. G. ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of April 9, 2002. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MANDIC, TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002 AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Mandic, Kerins, Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Hardy ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED HZ:HF:rmk APPROVED BY: Howard Zelefsky, Secretary Jan Shomaker, Chairperson (02pcm0326) PC Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 5 Commissioner Porter addressed the design elements as presented at the recent Planners Institute conference and suggested architectural activities in the City's medians to give identity to the community. 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 March 18, 2002. F-2. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING Scott Hess, Planning Manager— reported on the Planning Department items that will be heard before the City Council on April 1, 2002. F-3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Principal Planner — reviewed items for the Planning Commission meeting of April 9, 2002. G. ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of April 9, 2002. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MANDIC, TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002 AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Mandic, Kerins, Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: Hardy ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED HZ:HF:rmk APP OVED BY: ward Zelefsky, Secretary (02pcm0326) f J n Shomaker, Chairperson