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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZone case 81-9 - Warmington Huntington Harbor, Ltd. - Edinge 11% THE Superior Court � c p 14 S n e �'► ro or r � STATE OF CALIFORNIA _ 1 In and for the County of Orange CITY OF HUNTINGTGN BEAM CITY .............................. .... ............. ...... .. . . . CLERK PROOF OF PUBLICATION Public Hearing Zone Case 1-9 ..................... ...... ..... ................ ... ...... ... . ..... ... . . ....... .. .. .. . . .. .............. ..... ........ .. . ....... ... .... ...... . ........... ............ .. ...... .. ........... State of California lrUTk7i'CIF - �ss. County of Orange � 1��q•9 !tt7"."t:'K.M►Agcrsy Gt' W eft pahit ttwiryR +A I. Wi If C1ry; Jeannie L. 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Pub.NM.s•low and not ir any supple.•nent thereof,on the fol!owing dates,to wit: November .5.'.. 1981 ......... ......... ....,. 1 certify tar declare i under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at ........................... C fit itornia. Mos.5th .,dayN. NoV. ,,199,�.,... f� Signnture i ram M C1611417rr REQUE FOR CITY COUNCP ACTION Date November 16, 1981 Submittsd to: Honorable Mayor and City Council 1011 Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrato 4 Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services 1 Subject: ZONE CHANGE NO. 81-9 0 ,-� k tj D d -.A d- Staterr;nt of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, AlternatE.e Actions, Attachments: / STATEMENT OF ISSUE: f Transmitted for the City Council ' s consideration is Zone Change No. 81-9, a request to rezone 12+ acres of property located south of Edinger Avenue at the terminus of Countess Drive, from C4 (Highway Cor►unercial ) district to R2-PD (Medium density planned residential) district. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend that the City Council approve Zone Change No. 81 -9 and adopt the attached ordinance . AN&LYSTS: Applicant : Warmington-Huntington Harbor, Ltd . 16592 Hale Avenue Irvine, California 92714 Location : South of Edinger Avenue at the terminus of. Countess Drive . Reguest: Change of zoning on 12 + acres from C4 + Highway Com- mercial ) district to R2-PD (Medium density planned residential.) district. E151nnirg Commission Action on October 20, _1981 On motion by Kenefick and second by Schumacher, Zone Change No. 81-9 was approved for recommendation to the City Council for adoption with the followinq findings, by the following vote: FIND NGS: 1 . The proposed RZ--PD zoning on the site is consistent with the Cit-y' s General Plan and adopti%!e coastal element. NO 4A1 ZONE CHANGE NO. 81-9 Vavf•-ber 16, 198 i Prsge 2. The proposed change of zone from cc-%nercial to residential use will not adversely affect living ccnditions in the sur- rounding neignborbood since uses in the surrounding neigh- borhood are consistent with uses allowable under. the R2 -oning. AYES: Bannister, Kenefick, Porter, Schumacher NOES: None AESEN'r: Mahaffey, Winchel 1. ABSTAIN: Peone DISCUSSION: The subject property is located at the southern-most end of the "eabridge Peninsula in Huntington Harbor . The applicant ' s petition is to rezone a 5. 1 acre site at the extreme southern end of the peninsula so that condominiums can eventually be de- veloped on this site. The staff and Planning Cora-A scion have expanded the zone change area to include the existing 4 . 2 acre Seabridge Parksite which is adjacent to the northern boundary of the applicant' s property. i Prior owners of the applicant' s property have attempted to market the site as a commercial center since 1975. The site ' s limited access and remoteness from a major thoroughfare have been signi- ficant factors in reducing its marketability for commercial ur.e. The site was redesignated from commercial to medium density resi- dential through adoption of the coastal element of the Geaerral Plan. Development on the site will be subject to all coastal permit requirements and adopted coastal policies. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The Planning Commission and Planning staff have recommended approval of Negative Declaration No. 81-38 for the project. Prior to action on the zone change applicztion, it: is necessary for the City Council to review and adopt Negative Declaration No. 81-38 . FUNDT.NCg SOURCE: Not applicable. AT ER ATIME h T�, ION: The City Council may consider retaining the exisU C4 3oninc, on the site. 1 Z017E CHANGE I40. 8 i-9 November 16, 1981 Page 3 ATTACEiMENTS 1. Area Map Ordinance 3. October 20, 1981 Planning Commission staff report JWP:JRB: jlm i i r FQ Rl CF-q Fa RZ CF_R ''� C %, � '�!: C. (� � � \ .A ` \�/ \/ ��!9j /// f/`�rw,per. \i, r r,..�. :� \~s�` ��\ t ` ���� f. '~ ` J ram/ Fa CF-P J C4 Rl Rl Ri "00 Ct Pl CF-q R.At ou N14 Rl 'oe Ilk f qL 0 W-9 0.PSI" L T O R 2. t� "U%Te*.C7o% StACH HU.4T*4GTON UACH PLANN,"14G DIVISION 4untington beach developme services department STALE f EP0' RT _.' TO: Planning Commission FROM: Department of Development Services DATE: October 20 , 1981 SUBJECT: Zone Change No . 81-9/Negative Declaration No . 81 -38 Zone Change No. 81-9 and Negative Declaration No. 81-38 were automati- cally continued to the Ocx.ober 20 , 1981 meeting after the failure of a motion to approve ND 81--38 at the October 6 , 1981_ meeting. At the request of the Commission, the applicant has submitted the attached traffic report as a supplement to ND 81-38 . The traffic report generally concludes that traffic generated from a multi-family resi- dential development on the site will not substantially affect street or intersection capacities within the general vicinity of the site . JRB:df Attachment-s ! 1. Traffic Report submitted by Justin A. Farmer, Transportation Engineer, dated October 14 , 1981 2. O•:tober 6 , 1981 staff report alp TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS t;' .! h: 111 ALDER ST., RR["A. C A1.IFORNIA 92621 (71-1) 671-0226 ' BEACH Mr. Robert Odle F� /'�i�?��itLOc���r 14 , 1981 The Robert P Warmington Co. 3090 Pullman St. OPT j ;i I��1 Costa Mesa, 92426 , Calif. P. 0. r3- 190 I Re: Warmington-Huntington Harbor LTD. Hu1i'm Beach, CA 02648 Dear Mr . Odle, it is my understanding that you are proposing to construct approx- imately 55 town houses at the south end of Countess Dr . in Hunting- ton Harbor, and that the Froperty is currently zoned for commercial uses . We have conducted an analysis of your proposal for three primary reasons ; one, to determine the amount of traffic: that will be gen- erated by those 55 town houses ; two , to estimate the traffic that could be generated if the site were to be developed as a commercial center, and; three, to analyze traffic conditions at the intersect- ion of Countess Dr . and Edinger Ave . THE S":TTING The site is located at the south end of Countess Dr. , south of Ed- inger Ave . , in the community of Euntington Harbor, Huntington Beach California . Salt water harbor w: '.1 surround the site on the east, south, and West sides . Vehicular egress from the site will be north on Countess Dr . , then a right turn to eastbound Edinger Ave . The first north-south arterial east of the site is Bolsa Chica Street. Edinger Ave . terminates at thn Sunset Aquatic Regional Park immedi- ately west of Countess Dr . Countess Dr . is a fully constructed residential-type street extend- ing from Edinger Ave south to a cut-do-sac at the site. Edinger Ave. is a two lane arterial street from Counters Dr . easterly to Saybrook Lane, a distance of 0. 85 miles, where the street widens to four lanes and extends east to and beyond Bolsa Chica St. Left turn lanes are provided at all cross streets and there are 7 foot wide bike lanes on both sides of Edinger Ave. A 1978 traffic count taken on Edinger Ave at Saybrook Lane by the City Traffic Engineer deta. mined that the street is carrying 2500 vehicles per day ( total of both directions ) west of Saybrook, and 9900 vehicles per day to the east. Extrapolated to the year 1982 , those counts are eqv valent to 2980 and 11670 vehicles per day re- spectively. i I Robert Odle - Page 2 TRIP GENERATION A number of trip generation studies have been conducted by Tran- sportation Engineers throughout California and the US to detor- mine the actual number of trips that are being generated by the various land use types. The results of these studies have been reported upon by a number of sources , including ITE ( Institute of Transportation Engineers) , which is generally recognized as the standard . .;;jme municipalities and many of the consultants have collected data to further refine the ITE figures . Most forecast refer to trips during the AM peak, the PM peak , and the total daily trip number.by definition, a trip is a one--way journey that either begins or ends at the site. for most analyses the PM peak represents the "worst case" condition in that the number of trips generated is greatest during that period. The following table indicates the amount of traffic that might be expected to enter or leave the site under two scenarios. Scenario A considers 55 town houses while scenario B considers the traffic forecast if the property were to be developed as presently zoned . The 105,000 square feet of retail had been proposed by a previous site plan for the parcel . Two sets of data are listed for scen- ario A. one Oe ITE rates and the other is data from a recent study _ in the city of Anaheim . For our analysis , we considered the "worst case" condition. In scenario B we have assumed that 10% of the trips � will be by pedestrians from the near-by boats . A comparison of scenarios A and B shows quite clearly that the pro- posed 55 town houses will generate only one eighth ( 1/8 ) the daily traffic that a commercial use would introduce into the area . During the evening peak hour , the proposed 55 town houses will gen- erate 60 trips into ani out of the site . By comparison, the per- mited commercial uses would attract 520 vehicles, or nearly nine times as many autos . (please see the next page for the trip generation forecast) EXISTING TRAFFIC r- Countess Drive At the present time, Countess Dr . is the sole access street for 132 renidential units south of Edinger Ave and east of Countess Dr. The trip generation data on the following page indicate that thcose units have the potetj ' lal of 1720 total trips per day, 860 inbound and 860 outbound. At this time there are no other properties taking access from Countess ,. r. Robert Odle - Page 3 1 TRIP GENERATION FORECAST WARMINGTON-HUNTINGTON HARBOR LTD COUNTESS DR. HUNTINGTON BEACH LAND USE DATA DAILY AM- IN AM-OUT PM-IN PPS-OUT SOURCE ' (2WAY) ' ' ( 1 ) SCENARIO A 55 TOWN HOUSES ANA 13 . 0 0.33 0. 55 0 . 63 0. 45 (2) 720 20 30 35 25 55 TOWN HOUSES ITE 7 .9 0 . 5 0 .5 0 . 5 0 . 4 (3 ) 430 30 30 30 70 USE 720 20 30 35 25 SCENARIO 3 COMMERCIAL 105 , 000 SF ITE 60. 4 1 . 7 1 . 1 : . 6 2 . 9 6340 Jp0 115 275 305 LESS 10% -640 -20 - 15 -25 -35 WALK.-IN ., USE 5700 160 100 250 270 EXISTING- EAST OF COUNTESS DRIVE 132. RESIDENCES ANA 1720 ' 45 75 85 60 (1) Trip generation factor (top number ) number of trips (bottom number ) (2) ANA m trip generAtion factor , estate lots , by City of Anaheim per study of Linscott , Law & Greenspan , June 1980 (3) ITE = Trip Generation - Institute of Transportation Eng- ineers , 1979 I i Robert Odle - Page 4 INTERSECTION CAPACITY I Concern has been voiced that the proposed development may impact the intersection of Countess Drive and Edinger Avenue . An est- imate has therefore been made of the capacity of that intersection and the anticipated future traffic impact . The Highway Ca2ac,�it Manual (Highway Research Board Special Report 87, 96 is used nationally as the guide for calculating street capacities . That manual, on page 156, states that the capacity of a non signalized intersection is similar to that of a signal- ized intersection and the capacity of each individual leg of the intersection is equivalent to the street capacity reduced by a ratio that the street volumes bears to the other street volumes . This ratio is sometimes referred to as the red-green split or ratio in signal time. Based upon the current and future trip forecasts , we estimate that the critical time periods will be in the evening peak hour and 120 vehicles per hour (35 project plus 85 current vehicles) will be making a westbound to south-- bound left turn and will be opposed by an estimated 10--20 eastbound through movements . The split is therefore approximately 908-10% which means that the westbound left turn can be made unopposed 90% of the time . Based upon a conservative street capacity for left turn lanes of 1500 vehicles per hour of green, this inter- section could accomodate 1350 westbound left turning vehicles in the PM peak hour . Such a capacity is approximate eleven times the demand . Traffic exiting the area during the samc time period will make a northbound right turn and thus will not compete with enter- ing traffic for available capacity. Edinger Avenue is master planned as an ultimate 4 lane arterial street :or its entire length west of Bolsa Chica street . However, because of the fact that the street does not extend west of the Aquatic Park and because of the very low ultimate traffic demands west of Saybrook Lane, it is doubtfu- whether it will , or should ever be widened beyond . its present dimensions . 07 Robert Odle - Page 5 ff . ti SUM14ARY o The 55 town houses proposed for the 5. 1 acres will gen- erate 720 daily trips of which 35 will enter and 25 will leave in the PM peak hour. o A commercial center on the parcel would generate approx- imately 8 times the traffic that the 55 town houses will . o Countess Drive currently provides access to 132 existing residences . n There is capacity at the intersection of Countess Drive and Edinger Avenue to support 1350 vehicles per hour. Current demands plus the project will generate only 120 vehicles per peak hour. . If there are any questions reparding this report or our findings, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, JUSTIN F. FARMER TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS ,, --tin F . Farmer P. E . JF/mf r� i56 lfIGHW/: CAP:CiTY capacity with no control whatsoever. Al. nit is an obvious approximation in many though such a conditinn seldom would M res,?ccls, but current 'knowledge offers no tolerated for an extended period, it can better general alternative. The resulting Occur, particularly where one of the inter- values will be the maximutns that could secting streets is decidedly inferior to the be reasonably expected; frequently influences other in importance, such as non-simultaneous gaps will redact With t.o control, responsibility technically the volumcs attainable. Is shared equally by all drivers in making sure that the way is clear before proceeding Vir ld Sign Control through the intersection. In practice. hoiv- ever, where one highway is obviously far The YIELr) ;ign is primarily a 1 01 used more important than another (as where a to establish or strengthen legal superiarity local county road utters a main rural high• of one traffic Flow over another in low tt' way, or where a residential street enters a traffic volume loc.ar ons where tnust traffic heavily traveled urban arterial) the occa- on all legs is able to proceed through with. signal cross-street vehicle yields the tight-of- out a full stop. From a capacity standpoint way to the through traffic and operation at there is little, if any, difference between high volumes resembles that at >a two-way two-wny STOP and YIELri control. Where, sior intersection.described later. at a YIELD location, voluincs have become Un the other hand. where the intersecting sufficiently heavy that capacity must be con- demands are relatively balanced basis "rules sidered, practically every vehicle on the of the road" govern. Although these may secondary YIELD legs will be making a full vary in specific localities. generally a ve• stop just as under s'tor control. Hence, for hicle approaching an uncontrolled intersec- capacity purposes, YICLo control can be tion must yield to a vehicle approaching on considered the same as t%o-way STOP Con- the leg to its right. Again, at low volumes trot, ,. little delay is likely to result and capacity is not a consideration. At higher volumes Step Sirn Cotirrol performance is likely to vary widely from ' location io location, depending on itierrvnts The stop sign serves two purposes--safety i such as driver characteristics and relative and facilitation of traffic movement. sight distances on-the several approaches. The "Manual an Uniform Traffic Con- I In oric ssse discharge from flit several legs trol Devices" (1) li%ts seven primary appli- t may remain well-balanced. and operation cations of STOP Signs, as follows; l = may resemble that of a four-way slop• p 1 Y I. Intersection o! a less important road s controlled intersection. also described later. with a main road where application of th- r in others, one or more legs may tend to normal tight-of-way title is unduly hazard-dominate the others. ous. t !n the absence of more specifc criteria, ?. Intersection of a corrrty road, city r ' service volurnes and capacities can be esti- srreef, or township road with a state road. f ' mated by the previotnly described signalized J. Intersection of two main highways T ! intersection criteria, Abrough assumption of where no tra,.ic signal is present. a signalised condition in -which the signal 4. Street entering a through Lighway er j I1 split is.prorated directly an the basis of the street, t r / relative vniunwt on the intersecsing; struts. S. Unsignalired intersection 'tr. a signal- 1 and inversely on the basis of their relative i:es area. t widths; that is, 6. Kailrwtt crossing where a slopis rc- glhircJ by law nr by order of the appronriate ; I Street I Time public authority. t Signal Split R4110 = Street 2 Tittx _ y. Intersw:ons where a contbinalion of t ! high speed. restricted view, and serious a Volume,Stteet I Width,Street 2 accident record indicates a need for con- ! Volurnt, Street 2 Width. street I trol by tkc .%7oP sign. � e I Appendix A • Huntington beach development servicas 0epartment AI i TO: Llanning Comrr�ission 'r'i% Department of Development Services DATE: Octobers 6 , 1501 'LONE CHANG , INO, 81 9 /N-S. -ATIVE ECLARATION No . 81-38 APPLICANT: Warmington-Huntington DATE ACCEPTED. Harbor, Ltu . September 1 , 1981 16592 Hale Avenue MAND/V 0R x PROCESS ING Irvine, Cis 927.14 DATE: RK�ZUEST: To Perini t a change o,`: zone on October: 30 , 1981 - 5 acres of property fres� C4 (Elighway Commercial ) to R 2-PD ZONE: C4 (meciiun Density Resi- dential/Planner.: Development) . GENERAL PLAN : Medium Density,/Open Space LOCATION : Subject property is located EXISTING USE: southwest of the terr•i nus of --- CoUnt ess Drive approximately Vacant/Park '.; Mile south of Edinger Ave. - ACREAGE: 11 . 13 ac.:es 1 : 0 SUGGESTED ACTION: The staf; rer- mr,ends that the Planning Commission, recommend to the City Coy it approval of Zone Change No. 31--9 based on the findings container; in Secti.ot, 7 . 0 if this report . 2 . 0 GENERAL INFORMT ION : Zone Change No . 81-9 is. a request to rezone an 11 . 13 acre site locate+ on the Seabridge peninsuia in Huntington Barbour from C4 (Highway Commercial) District to R.2--PD (Medium Density Planned Residential) District. The applican'-. ' s petition is to rezone a 5 . 1 acre Site at the extreme souther , end of the peninsula in order to develop condominiums on this site . The staff has ex- panded the zone change area to include the existing 4 . 2 acre Sea- bridge Park site which is adjacent to the northern boundary of the applicant ' s property. O!N A-iN•13A r�wN I.0 81• 9 � October b , 1981 Page In 1975 the entire zone change area was redesignated on the - - - General Plan and r62oned *Teom Medium Density Residential to Commercial . The site was envisioned at that time as a tourist/ commercial center consistent with the County recreation ara_a to the west which would capitalize on the water oriented character of the site , serve the residents of the surrounding area , and increase public access to the water resources of Huntington Harbour:. In 1978 , 4 . 2 acres of the area were redesignated was a park site and dedicated to the City by the Huntington Harbour Corporation along with several park sates on Trinidad Island . `he park has been fully improved and will. be maintained by the City of Huntington Beach. On January 19 , 19BI the City Council adopted the Coastcl Element of the General Plan, designating the area as 14edium Density Residential . I 3 . 0 SUW4ARY OF ISSUES - The major issues of concern regarding the proposed zone change are as follows : 1 . Is the proposal consistent with the City ' s General Plan Coastal Element? 1� 2 . Will the zone change adverr-.ely affect .living conditions in the surrounding neighborhood? 4 . 0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to the environmental ulations n effect at this time , regulations i the Department of Development Services posted draft Negative Dec - laration No. 81--38 for 1.0 days and no comments , either verbal or ;r. i ttr.n, were received . The staff in its initial study of the project has recommended that a negatives declaration he issued for Zone Change No . 81-9 . Prior to a^ti.on on Zone Change No . 81-9 it is necessary for. the Planning Commission to review and adopt Negative Declaration Fo . 81-38 . 5. 0 SURROUNDING LA14D USE , ZONING, AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Subject Pr02erty : General Plan Designation: 2-Tedium Density/Recreation Zoning : CAI (Highway Commercial.) Land Use : Vacant/Park North of Subject Tyro ert • General Plzen Designation: Medium Density Zoning : R2 (Medium Density Residential) Land Ilse: Condominiums • _. 2C fl1--9 October G , 1.9 81 Pagc 3 South of SubjocU Proper: . Y General Plan Designation Open Space Mater) Zoning : CF-R tcommunity Facilities/Recreation) 1,and Use : 11atar East of Subject Property: GE-neral 01an Designation : Open Sl ice (Water) Zoning: CF--R (Community Fac:il.ities/Recreation) Land Use: Water West of Subject Property General Plan Designation : Open Space (Water ) zoning : CP-R (Community Facilities/Recreational) Land Use : Water 6 . 0 ANALYSIS : � + t- market Prior owners of the subject property have at-tempted to the site as a commercial center since 1975 . The site ' s limited access and remoteness From a major thoroughfare have been signifi- cant factors in reducing its marketability for a commercial develop- ment. In developing the� Coasta:L Elemer .: it was determined by both staff and I the decision makers that under jxistinq circumstances the highest and best utilization of this property would be for residential rather khan commercial, use . Because the property will not be subject to speci:`ic plan development as are other areas in the coastal zone , applica- tion of the proposed R?.-PD zoning at this time will no: create future zoning conflicts . Development on the site will be subject to all coastal permit requirements and adopted coastal policies, which can be implemented through the city ' s discretionary power. over future entitlements necessary for the development cf a condominium project . A medium density residential project on the site will be in character with the sut ^ounding area n.nd would have substantially less impact on surrounding properties than a commercial development . 7 . 0 RECOMENDATION: The staff recommends that the Planning Commiss , t-n recommend to the City Council. approval of Zone Ch.- nge No. 81-9 subject to the following findings ; FINDINGS : 1 . The proposed R2-PD zoning on the site is consistent with the City ' s General Plan and adopted Coastal Element . ZC 81-9 October b , 1981 Page 4 2 . The proposea change of zone from commercial to residential use will not adveraely..af.fect living conditions in the surrounding neighborhood , since uses in the surrounding neighborhood are consistent with uses allowable under the R2 z:)ning. ATTACHMEN-rs : 1 . . Area Map 2 . Ordinance JIIP :JRB: df I i i ' I CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EJ INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION H1L,`r11M.10M 11401 To rtum ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES SECTION Subject. NEGATIVE DECL. .RATION Date October 6 , 1981 NO. 81-38 :applicant: Robert P . Warmington Company { Renuest: Construction of approximately 50-- 53 airspace condominiums and associated common recreational amenities . I Lo::at?or.: Western end of Countess Drive along Huntington Harbour Hayfront ' Sackgrn.�nd I I Based on the Stalf's initial study of this project a Draft Negative Declaration was published in the local newspaper and posted in the Office of the City Clerk for a 10-day public review period ending k— 17 • f1 and x no comments , the attached comments were received . rt Recommendation The Environmental Resources Section recommends that the Commission approve Negative Declaration Ne. — findinq that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Mi ti gation Measures The attached mitigating measures will reduce potential environmental effects resulting from the project and are recoirmended as conditions of approval . Respectfully submi ttc:d, mes R. Bar'nes ssociate Planner I (0sa R. D do I' WJ CITY OF HUNTINGTON ri Aj DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT N P. O.Box 190 P114. Huntington Beach, CA. 9;W rf., �. .i.r�i Tel: (710 53l-'a771 EtJVXRONMF.NTAL INFOR14ATION FORM Fee — $105. 00 Nun!:n,tcn 0--ch. Calif. rOR CITY USE ONLY THE ROBERT P . WARMINGTON ,ram MANY, Date nnnlicant Authorized Agent Received: Project 16592 Hale Avenue , ir•,rine, CA 92714 Number: Al n 8I - 3 • as of 8/11/81 : 3090 'Pullman Street. Costa Mesa , CA 92620 Department of Origin: Mailinq Address 549-8867 as of 8/11/81 ; 966-1313 Other Applications or Te epg ne Permit :lumbers : 6WARMINGTO�TINGTON HARBOUR. LTD. ronertv. Owner � same as above Amaili,nc Address telephone w 1. 0 Project Information (please attach Plot Plan and submit phgtogrsphs of subject property). 1 . 1 Nature of Pro ect: Give complete description of the proposed pro uct. This project will entail the construction of approximately 50-53 airspace condominiums and associated common recreational amenities. A . : Location of Project: (Address, nearest street intersections) This site is located on the extreme western end of Countess Drive along the Huntington Harbour bayfront in the City of; Huntington Brant ,79, y00 - /7 1. 7. I Assessor ' s Parcel Number: 14S 17 1 . 4 1411at is the present zoning on the property? C-4 ell 1 . 5 What is the surrounding land use to the : Nort:h Boat docks (accross channel) South _ Single family_residential (across channel) East City park; multi-family residential West Multi-family residential ; retail cor=ercial 1 . 6 If the project is commercial or industrial give a complete description of activities and other pertinent information including but not limited to estimated rmploymen t per shift and any potential hazardous materials which mal, be used, etc . N/A 1 . 7 If the project is residential, indicate number, types and size of units and associated facilities . See Attacked 1 . , Exhibit "A" I 1 . 8 if the project is institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift; and, maximum occupancy. + N/A 1 .9 Pruject land area (acre:) 5 . 15.2 acres Number of parking spaces SeeAttachemen•t 2 . , Ext�OA " " oxi%6tely 1. 10 Square feet of building area 56 , 000 sq. ft . Number of floors 3 1. 11 Height of tallest structure involved in the project A• rox IY 3( 1 (3 story constuc- tiot 2. 0 Environmental Setting 7. 1 Drainage and Flood Control -0 Please dosc: ibe how on-site drainage w; 11 be accommodated. On-site drainage will be accomplished by sheet flow to tl»: the existing street at 1%. ' 2 *'2 Land form - a) 7:; the situ-- presently graded? No . b) Indicate the gross cubic yards of grading proposed 500 the acres of land to be graded , they amounts o earth to be transported on the site , and the . -- amount of- earth •�o­be transported off the site _ E c) What will be the maximum height and grade of cut or fill after grading is completed? 2 to 3 feet , 2. 3 Soils a) Type of soils on the subject: site? (Submit soils report if available) . See attached soils report 2. 4 Vegetation a) Attach a map indicating the location, type and size of trees located on the site ., Indicate below the number , type and size of trees to be removed as a result of the project. No trees are located on the site. 2. 5 Water Quality a) Does any portion of the project: abut or encroach on beaches , estuaries , bays , tidelands , oz inland water areas? Yes b) Describe how the project will effect any body of water. The site is surrounded or.. the northwest & south by the harbor. Bulkheads have already been constructed on these 3 sides and 47 boat slips Yav-, bee 2. 6 Air nualitr -approved along the west - bulkhead . a) If the project 'is industrial , describe and list air pollution sources and quantity and types of pollu�ants emitted as a result of the project . N/A 2. 7 Noise ii ) Dosr--inc, any adjicent off-site noiso sources ( 1 .v . , air- ports . i ndu s t ry ,, f reeways) . The City owned park and related, parki) lot abutting the site to the east will be the only causes of Off9ite noise. These potential noise intrusions will be mitigated by the h) what not st• wi .1 1 be produced by the project: ' If available projec v lv.isc ii i ve noise levels in decible measurement and typical peri time distribution when noise will be produced . meter Noise will be prcasced , by Lraffic to this site along mall. Countess Avenue. At this time , no decible measurements are available. ' Typically, noise will be greatest between 7 :00 and 8: 00 a .m. and 4 :30 and 6: 00 p .m. . �3- • ce now will noise produced by the project compare with existi n ise 1 vels; There will %e a m nor increase in the ambient noise level. ? . f3 Traffic ' 1lpproximarely ;iow much traffic will be generated by the project : (check one) 0-50 vehicular trips per day 50 - 250 vehicular trips per day 250 - 500 vehicular trips per day Approx. 350-371 trips per day. over 500 vehicular per trips day ( Basedon rip-en s per unit Pe P P Y day) 3 .0 Public Services and ' Faci.lities 3. 1 Water a) Will the project require installation or replacement of new water lines? Yes . Existing water lines will be extended to service this siCe. b) Please estimate the daily volume in 9allvns required to serve the project . This project should use between 337 , 500 gall per month Ec 357 ,750 gallons per month, based on an average gener anion of 6 , 750 galon/uni.t/month. 3 . 2 Sewer a) Will the project require installation or rep) a ent of new sewer lines? Yes . Existing sewer lines will be extended to • service this site . b) Please indicate the approximate amount of sewage ener d from the project . This project should generate between � , 850 gallons per inonth & 308 , 301 gallons per moth , based on an averab generation of 5 , 817 gallons/uni.t;/month (approximateLy 87% of water consumption) . 3 . 3. Solid Waste a) if the project is industrial , describe the 'Cype and amount (pounds/day) of solid waste generated by the project . N/A 4 . 0 Social 4 . 1 Po2ulat ion Di,placament ..) Will any residential occupants be displaced by the project .Irtiva tie3'1 No r b) Describe - briefly the type of buildings or improve entts ,be demolished by the project . An existingiraproved eul--Ao-sac knuckle will be vacated and relocated adjacent to the City owned park & abutting parking lot . l 5 . 0 Mitigating Measures I Are there measures included in the project which may conserve nonrenewable resources ( e. g . electricity , gas, water) ? Please describe . No 5 . 2 Are there measures; included in the project which would protect or enhance flora and fauna? Please describe . CNo flora or fauna are currently present on this site. 5 . 3 Are there measures proposed in the design of the project to reduce noise pollution? Please describe . - Any noise generated from within the project '.will be abated by the perimeter project wall. . 5. 4 Are t:lere measures ;proposed in the design of the project (e . g. architectural treatment and landscaping) which have been coordinated with design of the existing community to minimize visual effect? Please describe . See Attachment .3, . Exhibit "A" 5. 5 Are there measures proposed in the design of the project to reduce waher pollution? Please describe . N/A A there measures proposed which would reduce air pollution? . 5 re a p P List any Air Pollution Control District equipment required. N/A 5. 7 Are there measures or facilities designed into the project to facilitate resource recovery and/or energy conservation (e. g . solar heating, special insulation , etc. ) ? Please describe . Solar domestic water heating will be provided for each unit . 6 . 0 Alternatives 6 . 1 Are there alternatives to the project which may result in a. lesser adverse environmental, effect? Please explain all project a lternii t ives an an attached sheet. See Attached 4, Exhibit "A" 1 hereby certify that the information herein is true and accurate to this test of my knowledge . July !l,. , 1981 Siqnature 'Date Filed rtobert H. Odle THE ROBERT P. WARMIMGTON COMPANY ATTACHMENTS : + l . There will be approximately 50-53 airspace corido-ninium units , ranging in size from 2 , 400 square feet to 3 , 600 square feet . The largest units will be single story , bottom floor units , the remainder will be two story units built on top of the large single story units . It is our intention to provide each unit with a boar slip ; this site currently has 47 boat slips approved by the City of Huntington Beach. When the site plan is finalized, any additionally required boat slips will be requested. The common recreational area will be comprised of a swimming pool , cabana and barbeque area and one tennis court . The tennis court will be located on the top of the proposed semi-subterranean parking structure that will have 28 covered visitor parking spaces . The parking structure will be approximately 3-4 Eeet belOX4 grade . 2 . 100-106 covered private garage spaces ; 28 covered guest spaces ; 49 uncovered guest spaces . The total parking ratio is approxi- mately 3 . 5 : 1 . 3 . The building concept of the project is very similar to both existing multi-family developments to the east and west (3 story, luxury waterfront condominiums) . Although the architectural theme of this project will be different than existing developments (elevations will ba a mediterranean style) , this project will indeed be consistent with the surrounding areas . 4 . Project Alternatives : A. ' No Prolect' Alternative-: The no project alternative would postpone development plans ; the site would remain in its present condition . At some future point i.t is likely that requests for develop- ment would be again filed with the City of Huntington Beach. Because this site is currently designated by the City ' s adopted Local Coastal Plan (LCP) for medium family residential use , it seems likely that future requests would also be for residential land uses similar to that proposed in the current project- . It also seems likely that any future requests for residential land uses would be for a density similar to, or greater than , that being proposed in the current project due to land costs in the vicinity of the study area. B. Commercial Project Alternative : This alternative waul raliow this s e`- to"e developed for commercial purposes . Presently, the general plan of the City of. Huntington Beach designates h 1rti•WMTT "A" this site as commercial ; and , the site is currently zoned C-4. However , the LCP recently Y adopted b the . - City designates thi&..site as medium density residential. Because of this , the utilization of this alternative would be inconsistent with the guidelines established by the LCP. C. Low Aensit Resi.denti-il Alternative : This alternative wou-l3—a� ow tfUs site to be aeveloped at densities lower than those proposed by this project. Again , this alternative would appear contrary to the City adopted LCP and development under this alternative would be inconsistent: wi.ththe guidelines established by the UP . I HARDING-LAWSON ASSOCIAT'•S CA'.4 A N�1�N I July 31 , 1981 9880 . 001 . .11, The Rcbert P . Warmin ton Company h 9 P Y 3090 Pullman Costa Mesi , CA 92626 Attention : r-ir - Marc r . McAlpine Gentlemen : Huntington Harbor Vaterfrcnt Condominiums Tract 8718 Huntingto,r, Beach , California This le—Lter suirmarizes the subsurface condition! :Ind past earthwork operations at the subject project , information contained in .his letter is based an documentat, d engineering services Provided by L .T . Evans , Inc . and liarding-Lawson Associates . Peports used as references inciude the following : Geotechnical. Engineering 1nves;`:igation Chalabi.an Co:nn4rcial Complex Huntington Beach , California Dated October 17 , 1979 Prepared by Harding-Lawson Associates Rer..ovt of a soils Study riuritington Ha:7bor Aract 87iE Huntingt.or, Beach , California Dated. march 9 , 1976 Prerared by L .T . Evans , Inc . The subject site is situated in a former marshland which was traversed by sloughs . Fill soils were placed on the site and paratial. ly removed , i.ntermitt�_nt.ly , over the years . However , en.;ineeri ng inspecd:ion services wc.re not provided during early grading operations . PARDING•LAW3ON ASSOCIATES A soils study was performed in 1976 as referenced above . At;• that time nonengineered fj_j,j existed at the, site . . Beneath the fill were alternating . layers of sands , silts and clays . The stud), concluded that excessive differential settlements would occur due to variations in grade and proposed fill thickne„ses . A combination of re-compaction of the upper soils , preset tlement by means of sur. cbarge fill and rigid mat f►�unda- tions were recommended for the condominium structure and pile found tions were recommended for more heavily loaded commercial structures . Site grading was initiated in .Tune 1979 fo" the original development . The development concept changed Ouring the site grad?nq and only commercial structures were to be built . A supplemental geot-..chnical enoineerinU investigation was performed in 1970 . The borings indicated the following soil renditions : Deem Soil Conditions 0 - 8 feet Fill consis~ing of silty sand (Sm) , dense , ao.ist recently placed corn- pacted fill) rs 8 12 Leer Highly plastic cloy (CH) , soft , saturated and very compressible . This layer contains peat. and is � not uniform over the site . 1 12 - 30 feet Silty sand ( SM) , medium dense , saturated , and possibly susceptible to liquefaction . 30 - 50 feet Alternating layers of silt (KL) , and clay (CL) , medium stiff. , saturated , and moderately compressible . 50 feet to Poorly f-railed Sand (SP) , dense , depth d--illed saturated , and not susceptible to liquefaction . Thin seams of clay (CL) may exist in this layer . Free water was encountered at a depth of about six feet in both of the borings . Pile foundations were aVain recommended for support of the commercial structures. .Site grading continued as planned until ,7anuary 1980 to the -.resent grades . No surcharge fill was placed . Compacted IS fill was placed intermittently during the site grading and was observed and tasted by a representative of ifarding-Lawson Associates . Although , final report has no•t been prepared to date , documentation of the inspection services is on file in our office . 2 IiARDIPIO•IAW$ON 05OCIAYES At this time , we understand that the development plan hac been revised to include only, residential condominiums . The ' " 'st:ructure -can be su�pported on piles as recot~Unended` in the 1979 report. However. , because the condominium loads will probably be lighter than the previously proposed comumer ci.al buildings and the new Lill has been in place for osier one year alternative foundations may be feasible . These might include rigid mats ur grid foundations with � reduced surcharge . Some additional sampling and laboratory testiog would be required to est:imat;e the ranges of s_ 'c_tlement that 1 ply occur . Wien the project plans are farther developed :end the i structo:-al loads are known we would be pleased to present a detailed proposal for the additional ,tudie:s . i We are pleased to have this opportunity to be of service to you and look forward to assisting you: further for this project . Very truly yrurs , HARDING-LAWSON ASSOCIATES Gerald M. Dig' x Civil Engineer 1. 3932 GMD/rlf III I . 3 G Pub7ish 11 -5-81 NOT 't OF PUBLIC NEARING ?CNE CASE 81-9 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center , Huntington Beach, at the hour of ._Z::-D P.M. , or as soon thereafter as possible on Monday _ the 16th day of _ Novernber 1981 . for the purpose of considering 'Lone Case 81-9 , a request to rezone 12: acres � of property located south of Edinger Avenue at the t-nninus of Countess Drive from C4 ( Highway Comvrc'ial ) District to U-PD (Medium Density Planned Resid%ntial ) District, Negative Declaration No. 81 -38 gill also be considered. A legal desrri tian is on file in the De artment of Development Services Office. 9 p P P i All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and express their opinions for or against said Zone Case No . 81 .4 furtt►er infomation atay be obtained from, the Office of the City Clerk , 2000 Main Str"t, Huntington Beach, California. 92648 - (714 ) 536-52?7 DATEUrctober 30, 1981 _ CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk �r I � NOTICF TO CLERK TO SCIIE'DIII.E P111AC, ItFAR1 `G I I TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DAl*"--' FROM: FT Ear- —4-aiZvi PLEASE SCREDUU.' A PUBLIC REARM USING THE AT'I'ACMD LEGAL NOTICE, FOR THE ��' L• DAY OF KOVEW&Ev I` � P s are attoche AP 's will follow j No hP' s II I Initiated by: Planning Co:reniasion I Planning Department Petition Appeal Other Adoption of Envirom. ental Status (x) X YES 1.10�� Refer to dI rA_ �- Ath(L 4-S , PI anning Department - Extension for additional information . + If 1pleal , please transmit exatt wording to be required in the legal . i I I Publish Fos tc ards WTICG Of MOLlt; 2iWING �1 NMICZ IS HLIZQY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the 7Dr o 'it ► of Huntington Mach, in the Council. City Council f the City g Chamber of the Civic Center , Hunttnpt:on beach , at the hour of j . .' _ .D _„• F. M. , or as boon th*reaafter as positibl.e , on the l day of hove••��1e -- i9 �, for the purpose/of conalderina »oYi �,r�Sc_ �- � � G� ,.rcrwt�,—# ✓�' 7 �- � . III 4 vL 1 C. De p Aril interested persons are invited to •ttenit said bearing and expimers their Qpintom .for or Agains c said 2-0-,t ltuti 1iii ingormation welt Ise ahtainied from the Office of the City Clerk . DAM S C I TY OF HUNrI NCTGN DUC H by: ,A1ic i• M. iltm worth City Clerk I . %,�. rmi.l.qt.)n•limt irv;,t�cn lorbour 173-706-2 7 LID LC, #81--9 1arbmir-Pacif i c LM 165�#2 hale Avenue Sept. 23, 19t31 (JIi) rmald D McCa=n et al irvbv-,, Calif 92714 16178 Alert 1.uy-- IiUntington Doach, Calif 92 649 178--705-47 178--70--5-95 178-706-28 Hartz::try-Pacific LIL Irestc I icas tar Bay Ilan:-�.ri�xs Asacx tizatrAct-Pacific I,m Michael Gasparm P.O. box 1.863 Tipntliy Charles Clan 16146 Winkle Circle lfunt il-jgtun beach, Calif 16176 Alert Lane llutitit�3t -)n lxec;h, Calif 92649 92649 1111n incltur, uaac:h, calif 9264') 17d-70s-48 178-706-20 178--706-29 harLow-Pacific LTD flazbaur-Pacific LTO Barbour-Pacific LIM kldrsLS R Easton et al William H 'PcsLa Patrick T Radrlen 16142 :tirWle Ci=)e 3293 Teny_K. i)ri•.►c 3752 Seasczx,,. 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Schaeffer 3rd tiuritirrjtcvn Beach, Calif 91-649 P.U. 1W 1.026 3252 Sparkler Drive 178-705--53 ,, �,I)ort Wa�.:r,, a-ilit 92663 !hurt irx�ton t �c:1t, Calif a2G4�i 17o-705-54 17U-706-25 179-706-35 MO llarWur-Ilacific LTD *14c IWIC11 i J ClIc Jr Glyn Y 1sliino et &I, MA.rdilOM 1c,llu Twin"L. Circle 16182 Alert Drive t.t,cnU,rj )ji Ljt;tu-.h, calif- 92649 liwit nr ton tioacit, Gilii 92649 i t t Mrhaur-Pacific LTD 7.0 691-9 ,7ca�u► T.) L►4 F'ut�► �:t al Sept. 23, 1981 (.7�t) 16055 Surprise Lam, Hunvirwytm Bewt, t,,alif 92649 178-7U6-3% 178-731--17 Ewhouz--Pacific:-LTD lbxhour-Pacific LTD Wbert R Viloria % Trinidad Isle liacoxq-�is 3258 S aarkl.ex Drive: P.O. NN .1761 11.untin4ton tech, Calif 92649 Huntington Bc-,ach, Calif 92647 178•-706-37 Hurbo"r-Pacific LM WictfieUl Nelmn Kururada 3262 Sparkker Drive ! I1untJx.%jton Beach, Calif 91649 ` 17H-706-38 Fiarbom-Pacific LTD Ted Hasson 3266 Sparkler Drive 1 C,Tktimjton Lkkmch, Calif 92649 170--700-39 Wastc:heeter Way hamcwiars ASLVC. P.O. 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