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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003 HUNTINGTON BEACH CIVIC CENTER 2000 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92648 STUDY SESSION Room B-8 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM CALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER P P P P P P P ROLL CALL: Davis, Bohr, Stanton, Kokal, Shomaker, Dingwall, Ray A brief discussion was held regarding removing the adjournment time from Planning Commission agendas. The City Attorney recommended the Commission make a motion to remove the adjournment time for the March 25, 2003 agenda only, and that the issue of reformatting be agendized for consideration at a future study session. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY BOHR, TO REMOVE THE 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT TIME FROM THE MARCH 25, 2003 STUDY SESSION AGENDA, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Davis, Bohr, Stanton, Shomaker, Dingwall, Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Kokal MOTION PASSED A MOTION WAS MADE BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY BOHR, TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM If (OLD WORLD PARKING PLAN) TO THE BEGINNING OF THE AGENDA TO ACCOMMODATE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WISHING TO SPEAK PUBLICLY ON THE ITEM BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Davis, Bohr, Stanton, Kokal, Shomaker, Dingwall, Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED (03p=0325) PC Minutes March 25, 2003 Page 2 OLD WORLD PARKING PLAN — Paul DaVeiga Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission on the proposed Old World Village Parking Management Plan submitted by the applicant to comply with the conditions of approval for Entitlement Plan Amendment (EPA) No. 02-04 approved by the City Council on November 6, 2002. Staff also explained that when EPA No. 02-04 was approved, the Planning Commission deferred authority to approve the Old World Parking Management Plan to the Planning Department for compliance with the approved conditions of approval. Questions/comments included: ■ Has One Pacific Plaza reciprocal parking changed? Is parking at Pacific Plaza difficult? ■ Can the Planning Commission appeal an administrative decision? ■ Conditions of approval review process ■ Standing of original conditional use permit approved in 1976 ■ Possible expansion of the beer gardens ■ Parking demand analysis prepared by the applicant's consultant ■ Residential parking permits ■ Meetings held by the Old World Homeowners Association ■ Parking lot signage/bulletin board proposal ■ Enforcement of shared parking agreement ■ Old World Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR's) PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bernie Bischof, Old World, spoke in favor of the item and informed the Commission that the Board of Directors for Old World Village, along with 70% of the residents/occupants of Old World, favor the proposed parking plan with the modifications recommended by staff. He stated that the reciprocal agreement should remain, and that customer parking is top priority. He also opposes parking time designations. Philip Larschan, Old World, spoke in favor of the item, stating that 4 out of 5 on the Old World HOA Board voted in favor of the plan, and that those opposing the proposed parking plan are misinformed. James Burgard, Old World, spoke in opposition to the item, urging the Planning Commission to consider scheduling a special meeting to allow those opposing the proposed parking plan to present 2 different alternatives. He provided handouts to the Commission and staff. David Rofer, Old World Owners Association, spoke in opposition to the item, discussing the parking formulas included in Chapter 231 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, pointing out discrepancies between the Code and the actual number of spaces proposed in the plan. (03p=0325) PC Minutes March 25, 2003 Page 3 Yvonne Rofer, Old World, spoke in opposition to the plan, and discussed the importance of the health, safety and welfare of Old World residents being a priority to that of the Old World customers and business owners. She also voiced concerns about the parking study drawing conclusions from 2 days of study. Marj Rankine, Old World Village Merchants, voiced concerns about the Old World Board of Directors denying membership input and stated that James Burgard's letter/alternative plan challenged the proposal and was not seriously considered. Patricia Weiss, Old World, spoke in opposition to the plan and discussed Plaza One's parking structure and the need for security. She voiced concerns about Oktoberfest, stating that the event causes parking lots to be filled for 6 weeks. Mike Hermanns, Old World, spoke in support of the item, stating that Old World Village does not have the parking problems as claimed by other speakers on the item. He stated that 69% of the HOA voted in favor of the proposed parking plan, and to permit separate occupancy. He also stated the plan best serves the homeowners who also have a business in the Village. Inge McKellop, Applicant, Old World HOA President, spoke in support of the plan and about the 1.5-year struggle to approve EPA 02-04. She stated that the HOA has met with everyone concerned and gave credit to staff for it's hard work and patience. She stated that those opposing the proposed parking plan are a small minority. Mike Adams, representing the Applicant, spoke in favor of the item and stated that the applicant was agreeable to the reader board and other improvements proposed by staff. He discussed the concept of the mixed -use project and why the emphasis is on retail parking and why limited and remote parking for residential uses is based on the demand associated with the Village. He also discussed limited term parking for motel patrons. Donna Burgard, Old World, spoke in opposition to the item, stating that One Pacific Plaza should provide the same amount of spaces that are provided by Old World within the shared parking agreement. She also voiced concerns about patrons with disabilities being unable to walk from distant parking spaces. Alfred Skistimus, Old World, spoke in opposition to the item and provided photographs taken during Old World special events to show the Commission that parking areas are fully occupied and no vacant spaces are available. Discussion ensued regarding loss of 45 spaces in alternate plans, and towing rules related to spaces designated for reciprocal parking only. The Commission voiced concerns that reciprocal parking at One Pacific Plaza is too restrictive, and that parking should be available to residents and patrons of Old World Village. They also stated that remote parking along McFadden is not available. The Commission responded favorably to adding directional signage and suggested staff verify the 110 reciprocal parking spaces as part of their review and approval of the Parking Management Plan. Commissioner Dingwall suggested staff agendize the item for a 6-month review of the Parking Management Plan. Staff suggested a memo to the Planning Commission regarding the status of EPA No. 02-04 to indicate compliance with the approved conditions of approval and the Parking Management Plan. (03p=0325) PC Minutes March 25, 2003 Page 4 Chairperson Kokal indicated that he must leave the meeting, and that Vice Chair Stanton would conduct the remainder of the meeting. II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.00-2 (POSEIDON DESALINATION PLANT) - Ricky Ramos Vice -Chair Stanton stated that Commissioner Bohr would excuse himself from discussion on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission on Environmental Impact Report No. 00-2 (Poseidon Seawater Desalination Plant). Kevin Thomas of RBF Consulting gave an overview of the draft EIR and was available to answer question. Nikolay Voutchkov, Vice President/Technical Services for Poseidon Resources, was available to answer questions. Questions/comments included: ■ Specific environmental impacts of the project and mitigation measures ■ Project impacts to water quality/marine biology and how the issues raised in the late communication from Joey Racano are addressed ■ Operation of the facilities including how membranes are cleaned and how discharge water is handled ■ Ownership of existing tanks on AES site The Commission discussed whether further discussion of the EIR is warranted at the next study session. Staff would verify with the Planning Commission prior to the next study session. 111. 3`d STORY ORDINANCE — Herb Fauland Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission on HBZSO Section No. 210.06(M)(1)(d) regarding third -story design requirements for single-family dwellings in low -density residential districts. Discussion ensued between staff and the Commission regarding the background of the ordinance, building height and the pending appeal of a 3 -story request approved by the Zoning Administrator. IV. MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE — (Continued to April 8, 2003) V. STUDY SESSION PRIORITY LIST — (Continued to April 8, 2003) (03pcm0325) PC Minutes March 25, 2003 Page 5 VII. ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of April 8, 2003. 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CANCELED HZ:HF:rl APPR VED BY: ward Zelefsky, Secretary (03pcm0325)