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Home My WebLink About2002-10-08MINUTES Huntington Beach Planning Commission Tuesday, October 8, 2002 Huntington Beach Civic Center 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 Study Session Room B-8 6:00 p.m. 1. 6:00 p.m. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.01-03 (AMEND MOBILEHOME OVERLAY DISTRICT) — Rosemary Medel 2. 6:20 p.m. AGENDA REVIEW — Herb Fauland 3. 6:25 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Debra Moudy, Real Estate Manager, Pacific Energy Partners, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. B-1. Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Commissioner Kerins P P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Stanton, Kerins, Hardy, Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Porter AGENDA APPROVAL A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. PC Minutes October 8, 2002 Page 2 B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - PROCEDURE: Commission Disclosure Statement(s), Staff Report Presentation, Commission Questions, Public Hearing, Discussion/Action. B-1. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 02-02, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 02-03 (GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY): Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Request: ZMA: To rezone four subareas of properties to make the zoning designations consistent with the current General Plan land use designations as follows: Subarea A (First Christian Church): Rezone from RL and RL-O (Residential Low Density — Oil Production Overlay) to PS (Public -Semipublic). Location: 1207 Main Street (south of Adams, between 17th and Main) Subarea B (Smith School): Rezone from RM (Residential Medium Density) to PS (Public -Semipublic). Location: 770 171h Street (east side, south of Adams) Subarea C (AES Generating Station): Rezone from IG-O-CZ-FP2 (General Industrial — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to PS-O-CZ-FP2 (Public -Semipublic — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay). Location: 21730 Newland Street (east side, north of PCH) Subarea D (Edison Tanks): Rezone from IG-O-CZ-FP2 (General Industrial — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to PS-O-CZ- FP2 (Public -Semipublic — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay - Floodplain Overlay) and from IL-CZ-FP2 (Limited Industrial — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to PS-CZ-FP2 (Public -Semipublic — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay). Location: Northwest comer of Magnolia Street and Banning Avenue LCPA: To amend the City's Local Coastal Program in accordance with the ZMA for Subareas C and D and forward to the California Coastal Commission for certification. Project Planner: Ricky Ramos Zoning Map Amendment No. 02-02 request: - City -initiated request to rezone the First Christian Church, one parcel at the Smith Elementary School, the AES Generating Station, and an Edison tank site to conform to the existing General Plan designation. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-03 request: - Amend the City's Local Coastal Program in accordance with the Zoning Map Amendment for Subareas C (AES Generating Station) and D (Edison Tanks). Staff's Recommendation: Approve Zoning Map Amendment No. 02-02 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-03 with findings and forward it to the City Council based upon the following: - It will bring the subject properties into conformance with the existing General Plan designation and is consistent with City Council direction resulting from the 1996 General Plan update. - The proposed zoning designation for each subarea is a more accurate reflection of the actual use of the site. - Approval of the request will not have any adverse environmental impacts. Zoning Map Amendment No. 02-02 and Local Coastal Program (02p=1008) PC Winutes October 8, 2002 Page 3 Amendment No. 02-03 are within the scope of the previously certified EIR No. 94-1 for the comprehensive General Plan update. - This action is consistent with goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan because it supports development in accordance with the Land Use Plan Map. It will also further goals, objectives, and policies that pertain to achievement and maintenance of a variety of land uses that support the religious, educational, and institutional needs of residents and businesses in Huntington Beach. Staff made a presentation to the Commission. Questions/comments included: ■ How will the change in zoning designations affect the proposed Poseidon Desalination Plant? ■ Is there a current law that allows the use of old tract maps? THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Brian Goeble, San Nicolas Circle, Huntington Beach, spoke in reference to Subarea A and urged the Commission to consider parking related problems on San Nicolas Circle that currently exist due to First Christian Church and Huntington Christian School parking overflow. WITH NO ONE ELSE PRESENT TO SPEAK, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Discussion ensued regarding parking at Huntington Christian School. The Commission suggested that the residents consider parking by permit only on San Nicolas Circle and recommended they contact the Public Works Department for more information. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY HARDY, TO APPROVE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 02-02; LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 02-03 WITH FINDINGS AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Stanton, Kerins, Hardy, Shomaker, Livengood, Kokal, Porter NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION APPROVED (02pcm1008) PC Minutes October 8, 2002 Page 4 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 02-02: 1. Zoning Map Amendment No. 02-02 to change the zoning on the following properties: a. + 7.3 acre First Christian Church campus from RL and RL-O (Residential Low Density — Oil Production Overlay) to PS (Public -Semipublic) to conform to the existing General Plan designation of designation of P(RL- 7) (Public with underlying designation of Residential Low Density); b. + 0.75 acre parcel at the Smith Elementary School from RM (Residential Medium Density) to PS (Public -Semipublic) to conform to the existing General Plan designation of P(RL-7) (Public with underlying designation of Residential Low Density) and to match the zoning of the remainder of the school; c. + 50 acre AES Generating Station from IG-O-CZ-FP2 (General Industrial — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to PS-O-CZ-FP2 (Public -Semipublic — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to conform to the existing General Plan designation of P (Public); and d. + 28 acre Edison tank site from IG-O-CZ-FP2 (General Industrial — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to PS- O-CZ-FP2 (Public -Semipublic — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay - Floodplain Overlay) and from IL-CZ-FP2 (Limited Industrial — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to PS-CZ-FP2 (Public - Semipublic — Coastal Zone Overlay — Floodplain Overlay) to conform to the existing General Plan designation of P (Public) is consistent with goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan because it supports development in accordance with the land uses depicted in the Land Use Plan.Map. It will also further goals, policies, and objectives that pertain to achievement and maintenance of a variety of land uses that support the religious, educational, and institutional needs of residents and businesses in Huntington Beach. 2. In the case of a general land use provision, the zoning map amendment is compatible with the uses authorized in and the standards prescribed for the zoning district for which it is proposed. This amendment would change the land use designation rather than a general land use provision. Future development will be compatible with the development standards. 3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed. With the adoption of the General Plan in 1996, the community as a whole determined a need to modify land use designations to accurately reflect the use on a property. The Zoning Map Amendment will allow the zoning designations on the subject properties to conform to the General Plan. It will also permit the (02p=1008) PC Minutes October 8, 2002 Page 5 existing uses on the subject site to continue to provide services which have been offered to residents and businesses in the community. 4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. The subject sites are presently designated on the General Plan; the proposed rezoning action will bring each site into conformity with the current General Plan designation. 5. The Planning Commission finds that Zoning Map Amendment No. 02-02 is covered within the scope of Environmental Impact Report No. 94-1 prepared for the 1996 General Plan update which was certified by the City Council on May 13, 1996 and that no further environmental review is required. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL — LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 02-03: 1. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-03 to the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program in accordance with Zoning Map Amendment No. 02- 02 for Subareas C (AES Generating Station) and D (Edison Tanks) is consistent with the General Plan designations. 2. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-03 is in accordance with the policies, standards and provisions of the California Coastal Act because it will allow the zoning designations of the Subareas C and D to be consistent with the land use plan in the certified Coastal Element. 3. The development conforms to the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act because the request is only a Zoning Map Amendment which does not impact public access and public recreational opportunities. C. CONSENT CALENDAR — None. D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS — None. E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS E-1. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Livengood stated that a Design Review Board meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, October 10, 2002. (02pcm1008) PC Minutes October 8, 2002 Page 6 E-2. PLANNING COMMISSION INQUIRIES/COMMENTS Commissioner Stanton — None. Commissioner Kerins — Suggested the Commission consider scheduling a future study session to discuss allowing public comments to be at the beginning of the study session. Commissioner Kerins stated that the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) is scheduled to review a proposal by Calvary Chapel to move into the former Burlington Coat Factory site on Edinger Avenue. He suggested the DAC carefully review the proposed use for a potential zoning/use conflict with the Edinger Corridor Specific Plan. Staff stated that the issue would be discussed at this week's DAC meeting. Commissioner Hard v — Asked staff to assist the residents on San Nicolas Circle on the requirements to apply for permit parking. Staff from Public Works explained the procedure. Commissioner Shomaker — Advised the residents on San Nicolas Circle that a minimum 80 % of the property owners will be required to sign the petition to have the City consider permit parking. Commissioner Livengood — None. Commissioner Kokal — Noted that few items are scheduled for the upcoming Planning Commission meetings. He asked why items at the September meetings could not have been staggered and or scheduled for the October or November PC meeting. Staff explained the State requirements on permit streamlining and timely processing. Commissioner Porter — Asked if the status of underground utilities at Atlanta Avenue and Beach Boulevard could be presented at the next Planning Commission study session. Commissioner Porter suggested that the Commission consider a future study session to address zoning and General Plan conflicts that could exist throughout the City where park sites are located adjacent to school sites. 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 October 7, 2002. (02pcm1008) PC Minutes October 8, 2002 Page 7 F-2. F-3. 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 October 21, 2002. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Herb Fauland, Principal Planner— reviewed items for the regularly scheduled meeting of October 22, 2002. G. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to the October 22, 2002, Planning Commission meeting. HZ: HF: rl APPROVED BY: ward Zelefsky, Secretary Ja Shomaker, Chairperson i (02pcml 008)