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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1980-01-16 ce MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUAI~Y 16, 19?.Q THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1980. IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN, LEIBERT MOVED TO ELECT KNAPP AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING: MOTION SECONDED BY GILKERSON AND APPROVED. ACTING CHAIRMAN KNAPP CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. AND LED THE AUDIENCE IN THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG. PRESENT: Knapp, Leibert, Gilkerson ABSENT: Ripperdan, Covington The minutes of January 2, 198D meeting were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS None ORAL COMMUN ICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None (e NEW BUSINESS .... A. Oral Report on Proposed Changes to Edison Triangle The Commission approved amending the Agenda to hold this item over until after report from Secretary. REPORT FROM SECRETARY The Secretary informed the Commission of the following actions and tentative projects: A. The City Council approved the Commission recommendations of a specific plan concept for the proposed development of the Hellman Land. Staff will work with the City Attorney to begin this process prior to bringing it to the Commission for their review and evaluation. B. The Council approved the Commission's recommendations to rezone the one block of Ocean Avenue from C-2 to R-3, thereby making it compatible with surrounding land uses. Staff will begin the process as soon as possible. C. The Council held over the Commission recommended circulation report on Lampson Avenue. in order to study it in more detail. e. D. The DWP draft EIR is scheduled for public hearing on February 14, 1980 before the EQCB. The hearing will be at 7:30pm for anyone wishing to attend. E. A draft EIR is nearing completion on the proposed development of the Bixby Ranch Company 18 acre site. '. \ . t. ~ Report from Secretary Minutes of 1-18-80 con't F. Preliminary work has begun on the eventually draft EIR for the potential development of the Hellman Land. NEW BUSINESS A. Oral Report on Proposed Changes to Edison Triangle Jim Watson, 101 Main Street, Suite "A", stated that when the original approva 1 s were recei ved for "Bay City" he promi sed to bri ng to the Commission for their review and approval any changes from the original approval. Currently, there is a proposal to delete the approved fish and chips restaurant use and substitute "Mamacit's Restaurant." Revised plans were given to the Commission showing the architectural changes to the building, the revised roof lines and a redesign of the drive through. Ed McNary, Newport Beach, the owner of the restaurant chain explained the operational plans for his restaurant. Commissioner Knapp expressed concerns about the hours of operation. Mr. McNary said that while he would not be the operator of the restaurant, it is expected to close approximately around 11 to 12 midnight. The revised plans show three less parking spaces than the original. However, since the project provides excess parking, the reduction causes no concern. Staff will continue to monitor the project. The newly proposed restaurant is smaller, almost identical in floor area and location, as the original restaurant approved for the site. The Commission was also updated regarding the currently known tenants of the new development. Knapp moved approval of the proposed changes to the project; seconded by Leibert and unanimously approved. MINUTE ORDER ACTION The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Recording Secretary