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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZone case 83-3 - City of Huntington Beach - South of Talbert ) r n�v Superior Court n►771P n STATE OF CALIFORNIA In and for the County of Orange ; I i CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ronF.i?. .Lt1�L1�ATIS?N CITY CLERK PUBLIC :;tataof^,nlUornta 1 °�= Camty 1.f Orange Q ' 1 ;tt, Qxssit L ,ineMest �, APRIL L. ELLIOTT f 001 ;d 111M,�glM r► ' That[air.and at sh times herein mentioned was a citizen of �p1r�t the United States,over the age of twenty-one yearn,and that I oljrgeslrlMs�lslt !`� am not a party tn, nor intereatrd in the above entitled matter, c:' glhbtwe,wet that I am the principal clerk of the p.viter of the t>ra HUNTINGTON BEACH IND. 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Elliott ..........................I......... ................. RE(.J. ,'j-E,�T FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date May 3 , 1982 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council CYarles W. Thompson , Ci Administ -le ��'� Submitted by: , Prepared by. a'2m.es W. Palin, Director, Development Services Subject: GONE CHAT(77 NO. 8 3--3 Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alterr.Aive Actions, Atta;:hments: .� STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for the City Council ' s consideration is Zone Change No. 83-31 a change of zoning on approximately 8. 9 acres from M1-A (Re- stricted Manufacturing) and (Q) R2-PD (Qualified Medium Density Re- sidential with a Planned Development Suffix) to R4-SR (High Density Residential with a Senior Residential Suffix) . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON APRIL 19 , 1983: ON MOTION BY SC".: ACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR ZONE CHANGE 83--3 WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND REC':'MMENDED FOP. ADOP.LION BY THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AFTER ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON 'LUE 83-2 : I FINDINGS: I. The R4--SR Zoning is consistent with the recommended High Density Residential land use designation in Land Use Element. Amendment ho. '83-2. 2. The R4--SR zoning will accommodate development of units for senior Citizens in recognition of the needs of this special group. AYES: Higgins, Winchail, Porter. , Erskine , Schumacher , Mirjahangir NOES: Nora ABSENT: Liv( , good ABA TAIN: None PLANNING C OnIIISSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: A)pr'ove Zone Change No. 83-3 and. adapt the attached ordinance after action has been taker_ on Land Use Element Amendment: No . 83-2 . ANALYSIS: APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Stieet Huntington Beach , CA 92648 Mo 4/81 ZC 83-3 May 3, 1983 Page 2 LOCATION: South side of Talbert Avenue approximat^ly 1200 feet west of Beach Boulevard . DISCUSSION: The subject property is the proprsed location for a City-initiated project to build residential units for senior citizens. The site i.s currenL?1 vacant except for four single family homes. A portion of the property is designated for high density residential in the City' s General Plan. A general plan amendment request to design- ate the remainder of the si+:e for high density residential is being processed concurrently with this zone change (LUE 83-2) . An R4 base zoning district on the subject Froperty would accommodate project densif•iter of up to 35 units per acre. If the proposed senior develop- ment exceeds this figure a density bonus may be required . The Senior Residential (SR) Slffix is a new zoning suffix that is being considered for adoption into the City' s zoning ordinance concurientf.y with this zone change request (Code Amendment No. 83-5) . The suffix allows projects to deviate in some respects from the applicable zoning standards can the property. This will encourage housing for seniors whose needs differ From those of younger persons . This would he the .first appli- cation of the SR suffix to a site . ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS : A portion of the subject property was art of Land Use Element Amend-- . P ] P P Y P mont 81-3, and EIR 81-6 which was adopted by the City Council in De-.ember, 1981 . The remainder of the site is included in Land Use Elen►ent Amendment 83-2 and Negative Declarat:or 83-4 which is being processed concurrently with this zone change . Since this zone change is consistent with thc- existing land use designation approved in LUE 81-3 and with the recommended designation in LUE 83-21 no additional environmental assessment is required for tre zone change . Additional environmental assessment can be required at the project level . ALTERNATIVES: The City Council can deny Zone Change No. 83-31 however, the existing zoning on the site will not accommodate the proposed senior residential developments. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance 2. Planning Commission C'__aff Ec-ports of April 5 and 19, 1983 . 3: Planning Commission minutes frora April 5 and 19 , 1983 , CWT:Jh"P:Cr : js T � thunt�n9ton beach d velopm t services department sTAFF_ .EP0R TO. Planning Commission FROM: Development Services DATE: April 19 , 1993 ,-, SUFiJE..T: ZONE ONE CHANCE NO. 83--3 (Contin:jed from 4--5-83) At the April 51 1983 meeting; the Planning Commission opened and closed the public hearing on Zone Change No. 83-3 and continued the item to the F.p ril 19 , 1983 meeting. The zone change request is analyzed in the attached staff report that Sias previously trans- mitted on April 5 , 1983 . CI :dw �y. ,I A•iF!•!3A huntington beech develop.mw services department sTAFF P TO: Planning Commission FROM: Development Services DATE: April 5 , 1983 ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-3 APPLICANT : City of Huntingtoh Beach DATE ACCEPTED: REQUEST: To change the existing N/A zoning from MI-A (Res- trictee Manufacturing) MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE : and (Q) R2-PD (Qualified Medium Density Residential N/A with a Planned Development Suffix) to R4-SR (High ZONE: MI-A and QR2-PD Density Residential with a Senior Residential Suffix)., GENERAL PLAN: LOCATION : Subject property is located Exitting and proposed High South of Talber-. Avenue Density Residential approximately 1200 feet West of Beach Boulevard . EXISTING USE: ACREAGE: 8 . 9+ acres Vacant/four single family homes 1. 0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend ap- proval of Zone Change No. 83-3 to the City Council with findings after action has been taken on Cod,Q Amendment No. 83-5 and LUE 83-2 . 2. 0 GENERAL INFOPUMATION : ?one Change No. 83-3 is a change of zoning on the property located south of Talbert Avenue , aoDroximately 1200 feet West of Beach Boulevard from MI-A and (Q) R2-PD to R4-SR. The R4-SR zoning is a high density residential district which allows a maximum of 35 units per gross acre: combined with a Senior Residential Suffix which sets forth special development standards for senior citizen development. A 4 M-13A ZC No. 83-3 April 5, 196: Page 2 3. 0 EI:AIIr'ONMENTAL STATUS : A po-tion of the subject property was part of Land Use Element Amend- ment 81--3, and EIR 81-6 which was adopted by the City Council in December 1981. The remainder of the site is included in Land Ilse Element Amendment 83-2 and Negative Declaration 83-6 which is being processed concurrently with this zone change . Since this zone change is consistent with the existing land use designation approved in LUE 81-3 and with the recomiitc.i led designation in LUE 83-2 , no additional environmental assessment is required for the zone change . Additional environn;_;ital assessment can be required at the project level . 4. 0 SURROUND114C GENERAL PLAN , ZONING , AND LAND USES : North of Subject Property : GENERAL PLAN: Industrial, Pledium Density Residential ZONE: M.1-A, (Q) R2-PD, R2 (across Talbert Avenue) LAND USE : Industrial , vacant, residential. (across Talbert Ave,iiie) East of Subject Property: - GENERAL PLAN: Medium Density Residential ZONE: (Q) :;2-PD LAND USE: Vacant, single family residential South of Subject Pro erg: GENERAL PLAN: Low Density Residential ZONE;: R11 CF-R LAND USE: Single family residential , Terry Park West of - Subject -Property: GENERAL PLAN: Industrial ZONE: Ml-A LAND USE: Industrial Park, vacant, lumber yard 5. 0 ANALYSIS : The subject property is the proposed location for a City initiated project to build residential units for senior citizens . The site is currently vacant except for four single family homes . A portion of the property is designated for high dens!.ty residential in the City ' s General Plan. A general plan amendment request to design - ate the remainder of the site for high density residential is being processed concurrently with this acne change (LUE 83--2) . An R4 base zoning district on the subject property would accomodate project densities of up +o 35 units per acre . If the proposed senior develop- ment rxceeds thiz- fic:ure a density bonus may be required . The Senior Residential (SF ) suf* ix is a new zoning suffix; that is being conzidered for adoption ' nto the City ' s zoning -ordinance concurrently with this tom change request (Cale Amendment No. 83-5) . The suffix allows projects to deviate ZC No. 83- 3 +' March 5 , 1983 e Page 3 in some respects from the applicable zoning standards on the property . This will encourage housing for seniors whose needs differ from these of younger persons . This would be the .first application of the SR suffix to a site. 6. 0 RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Zone Chrnge 83-3 to the City Council with the findings outlined below after action has been taken on LUE 83-2 . FINDINGS : 1. she R4-SR zoning is consistent with the rec:ommen6ed High Density Residential land use designation in Land Use Element Amendment No. 83-2 2. Thy: R4-SR zoning will accommodate d-3velopment of units for senior citizens in recognition of the needs of this special group. 7. 0 ATTACHMENT: Ordinance CI:dw H .B. Planning Commission April 19 , 1983 Page 5 ON MOTION BY SCf'UMACHER AND SECOND BY IIINCHELL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-6 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETINq GF MAY 171 1983 , WITH THE CON- CURRENC'E OF THE APPLICANT, B� TtIF,,L .LOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins , Winche1-1_;___P_�orter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES: Erskine ABSENT: Li vengo9d__'� ABSTAIN : None j (Chair Porter did not abstain from the "continuance" vote. ) The Chairman c Uled for a recess; meeting reconvened at 9 : 30 PM. r/ REPE;-L OF PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 82-1/CODE AMENDMENT 83-5/ LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 83-2 in conjunction with NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-4/ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-3 (All continued from 4-5-83) Initiated by City of Huntington Beach PPSA 82-1 established the alignment of a private street to provide access to a 12-acre site located on the south side of Talbert Avenue approximately 450 feet west of Beach Boulevard. The alignment will -hereafter be de- termined by approved tract maps . Code Amendment No. 83-5 adds Article 932 . 5 to the Huntington Beach Ordi- nance Code --,nd establishes a Senior Residential suffix (SR) that sets forth standards for residential developments designed for senior citizens. LUEA 83-2 and Negative Declaration 8-3-4 concern a request to redesignate approximately 4 . 65 acres (at the same location) from General Industrial and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. Zone Change No. 83-3 is a request to change the existing zoning from M1-A (Restricted Manufacturing) and (Q) R2-•PD (Qualified Medium Density Residential with a Planned Development Suffix) to R4-SR (High Density Residential with a Senior Residential Suffix) , same location as above . Since the items all deal with the same location, the Chairman heard all discussion at one time. Carol Inge stated, that she did not feel the Mola Development application (CUP 83-7) would he affected by the SR suffix. She went on to give a slide presentation and briefly explain the ramifications of the senior suffix:. She said this would allow the development requirements to be relaxed so that the units could be built and sold at a lower cost. Brief discussion took place regarding the Lyon project. Florenrr 'Hebb stated that a developer agreement has already begun. DiscuaF :i.on ...lso following regarding the result of dealing with street alignmen�: c the project level. Chairman Porter stated that fl, s may circumvent the public process. Secretary Palin clarified the poi., ; th't, regarding the :actual project, the proposed street through Terry Park is intended to '.be a secondary entry. Commissioner Schumacher had several concerns relating to the SR suffix which included: granting or density bonuses, method used in determining II .A. Planning Commission April 19, 1983 Page 6 density (e.g . , persosis per acre vs. units per acre, building height re- strictions and consideration given to surrounding land uses . She sug- gested a policy statement. Staff noted these concerns. Mr. Godfrey further stated that in regards to the density bonuses, state law requires that cities provide this or other incentives to developers . Mr. Bellavia noted that, in the proposed project, the site coverage is less than :ghat was being proposed :in the ordinance. The public hearing on all four items was reopened at this time. Seeing no one was present to address any of these issues , the public hearing was closed. REPEAL OF PREC7.SE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 82-1: ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 82-1 WAS REPEALED BY APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 1304 AND RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins , Winchell , Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahang'_r NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None 1 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-5: A motion was made by Higgins and seconded by Mirjahaneir to revise the code amendment with the addition of language relating tomid--rise struc- tures based on MS suffix. However, after some discussion, the maker and second on the motion amended the motion as follows : ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY MIRJAIIANGIR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 83-5 WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY STAFF AND REC=NIENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins , Erskine , Porter, Schumacher. , Mirjanangir NOES: Winchell ABSENT: Li% ..ngood ABSTAIN: None �wi c: el voted no on the re:ious motion because she felt t:.ommi s s ione t n � 1 p the parking requirements were inadequate. LAND USE ELEMENT A1.1LNDMENT NO. 83-2/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83- 1 : Further discussion ensued regarding the LUE relating to density, the lo- cation of pedestrian walkway on the proposed project, the impact of sur- rounding resider tal area and traffic circulation . Commissioner Schumacher had some concerns Aout the proposed street adjacent to Terry Park. ON MOTION BY t TI23L AND SECOND BY HIGGINS NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO . 83-4 WAS APPROVED AS ADEQUATE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : AYES : Higgins , Winchell. , Porter, Erskine, Schumacher, Mirjahangir H .B. Planning Commission April 19, 1983 Page 7 NOES: None ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None CN MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY ERSKINE LAND USE ELEMENT ADIENDMEN`I' NO. 83-1 WAS APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 1303 AND RECOMMENDED TG THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Winchell , Erskine, Porter, Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES : None ABSENT: Livengooa ABSTAIN: None ZONE CHANGi NO. 83•-3 : Commission Winchell asked for clarification on the original reason for the qualified zone. Mr. Rellavia assured her that the points of access and a buffer along the west property line were addressed in the new change of zoning . ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER .AND SECOND BY.. MIRJAHANGIR ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDED TO nIE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: L � 1. The RI-SR zo;ling is consis..ent with then recommended Nigh Density Residential land use designation in Land Use Element Amendment 83--2 . 2. The R4-SR zoning will accommodat: development of units for senior citizens in recognition of the needs of th : Q special group. AYES : Hinqins, Winche:ll, Erskine , Porter, Schumacher, Mirjah.ngir NOES : Nona ABSENT: Livengood ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL USE TERMIT NO. 83-9/TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11955 A2plicant: Redevelopment Agency, City of Huntington Beach A request for a CUP to 'permit construction of 96 senior citizen condo- minium units and 220 senior citizen re%tal units and a request for a tentative tract to .permit the subdivision of numerous parcels into 10 lots :. 9 residential and 1 industrial, on property located on the south side of Talbert Avenue, .rest of Beach Boulevard. The redevelopment agency and staff have requested a continuance due to a number of: necessary de- sign changes. however, because the item was advertised, the Chairman opened the public hearing. Charles Kerns, a resident adjacent to the site, had several concerns. He believed the. proposed project would create an alley and cited existing problems with "truant school. ki,`O , etc. , loitering in the area . lie also H.B. Planning Commission April 5 , 1.983 Faye 17^ AYES : Higgins , Winchell , Livengood , Porter , Ersy'..,ie , Schumachier , Mirjahangir NOES : None ABSENT : None ABSTAIN : None � REPEAL Or PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGN►%1PNT NO . 82-1 Initiated by the City of Huntington Beach PPSA 82 .1 established the alignment of a private street to provide access to a 12 •-acre site loca•ced on the south .ir'e of Talbert Avenue approximately 450 feet west of Beach Boulevard. The alignment of said street will hereafter be determined by approved tract maps . Chairman Porter stated he was reluctant to repeal the precise plan in the event there might be a problem such as no access . Art Folger stared that the precise plan would not' bc the guarantee that a street would be built. and further stated that c tract map would cover any concerns . Commission consensus revealed that a continuance would be best for the remainder of the items so that they could be heard as "a package" . The public hearing was opened and closed as no one was present to speak either for or against the .'i:em. ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR THE REPEAL OF PPSA 82-1 WAS CONTINUED TO THE METING OF APRIL 19 , 19831 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : AYES : Higgi;is , Winchell , Livengood, Porter , Erskine , Schumacher , Mirjahangir,! _ NOES : NoTle � ABSENT : None ABSTAIN: None LAND USE ELEMENT ENDMENT NO. 83-2/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. G3-4 Initiated by the City of Huntington Beach A request to re esignate approximately 4 . 65 acres located south of Talbert Avenue , approx ' ately 450 feet west of Beach Bol.:leval*d from General. In- dustrial and h -dium Density Residential to High Density Residential . The public h rinq was opened and :losed as no one was prestint to speak for or again t the item. ON MOTION LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY ERSKINE LUBA 83-2 AND ND 83-4 WERE CONTINUED O THE MEETING OF APRIL 19 , 1983 , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : AYES : Higgins , Winchell . Livengood, Peter, Erskine , Schumacher, Mirjahangir NOES : None ABSENT: / None ABSTAIN: None - ONE CHANGE NO. 83-3 Itii.tiated by the City of Huntington Beach l � 1.�•��"►.1 t fi i.. I Publ ish May 5, 1c183 NOTICE OF PUBLIC PFARING Zone Case No. 83-3 NUTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will tr: !ia1r1 ,e City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, in the Council Chamta 4 tho Civic Center, Huntington Beach , at the hour of 7: =0 P.M. , or as .hereafter as i possible on Monday the 16th !� day of May 1963 or the purpoF a of considering Zone Case No. C 3-3, a request to change the zoning designation of property located south of Talbert Avenue, approx- imately 1200 feet west of Beach Boulevard and 600 feet north of Taylor Drive from M1-A (Restricted Manufacturing District) and QR2-PD (Qualified Medium Density Residential District with a Planned Development Suffix) to R4-SR (High Density Residential District with a Senior Residential Suffix) . A legal description is on file with the Development Ser•/ices Department, All interested persons are invited- to attend said hearing and express their opin.ions for or against said Zone Case No. 83-3 Further- information mat be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main 'atreet, Huntington Beach, Ca' ifornia. 92648 - (714) 536-5'27 ; DATE) April 28, 198:) CITi OF HUNTINGTON BEACH By: Alicia M. We►,tworth "ity Clerk 11MICE TO CLM( TO SCHEDULE PUBLLIC BEARING ITEM_; - / Loy C,',�c7--3 TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DATE; FROM: PLEASE SCtil~ ,LE A PUBLIC HEARING USING TNE.. ATTACKED LEGAL NOTICE FOP. THE DAY OF 14ZF �Ls Are attached AP' 6 will follow No AP's Initiated by: Planning Commission I, Plann-ij ng Department Petition 't Appeal r Otheci eAdoption of Environmental Status (x; YES NO Refer to Planning Department - Excen,�ion for additional information. * If aEeal please transmit exact word;.ng to be required in the legal .