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Home My WebLink AboutPC Min 1980-07-16 . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 16, 1980 THE PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JULY, 16, 1980, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINIS- TRATION BUILDING, 211 8th STREET. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AT 7:30 P.M. AND THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG WAS LED BY THE CHAIRMAN. PRESENT: Knapp, Covington, Leibert, Gilkerson EXCUSED ABSENCE: Ripperdan Minutes of the June 18; 1980 meeting were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CP-I0-80" Marie Callenders Restaurant, 12489 Seal Beach Boulevard Conditional Use Permit for on-sale beer and wine in conjunction with the existing restaurant (Marie Callenders) at 12489 Seal Beach Boulevard'in the Rossmoor Business Center. Public Hearing Opened. Robert Barger, 1118 Wilson, Orange, restaurant owner, was present to answer questions. There were no questions of the applicant and no one spoke from the audience. Public Hearing Closed. Knapp moved approval of CP-I0-80 by adoption of Resolution No. 1211; seconded by Gilkerson and unanimously.approved. RESOLUTION NO. 1211 B. CP-9-80, Tentative Parcel Map 80-1002 (1107 Ocean Avenue) ~ Conditional Use Permit for conversion of an existing duplex at 1107 Ocean Avenue into a two unit condominium (Tentative Parcel Map 80~1002). Secretary presented the Staff report. Gilkerson asked for clarification on the affordable housing issue related to the Gemini Investment Project and Coastal Commission's negative staff report. Secretary explained the City's policies on affordable housing preservation (Res. 1162) and the Coastal Commission's desire for each community to have a policy on the number of conversions permitted per year. Public Hearing Opened. James Freimuth, 1107 Ocean Avenue, owner of property, was present to answer questions. Leibert asked if the owner intends to retain the larger unit. Mr. Freimuth stated he will live in the larger unit and sell the smaller unit. Gilkerson noted that the garage appeared large enough to accommidate a second washer/dryer facility and the applicant should consider this accommodation to bring the project more in line with Planning Commission policy. Knapp asked if the applicant had established a selling price for the smaller unit. Mr. Freimuth indicated that he had. Public Hearing Closed. Covington proposed adding a condition to the proposed resolution on the C.U.P. "Existing tandem parking spaces shall be assigned so that two (2) spaces go with each unit and each unit have at least one (1) space directly accessible from the alley." This condition to be contained in the CC&R's. Gilkerson moved to approve CP-9-80 by adoption of Resolution 1212 with the additional condition as stated;_seconded by Leibert and unanimously approved. RESOLUTION NO. 1212 . Knapp'moved to recommend approval of Tentative Parcel Map 80-1002 by adoption of Resolution 1213; seconded by Leibert and unanimously approved. RESOLUTION NO. 1213 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 '~ C. Bixby Ranch Company, Old Ranch Business Park, Tentative Parcel ~ap 80-1001 Proposal is for a Commercial/Light Industrial Subdivision on 13 acres consisting of 13 lots. Twelve lots are building sites together with the required parking and the 13th lot is the street leading from Seal 8each Blvd., to the western corner of the property. Secretary presented a comprehensive Staff Report covering the projects history, various Staff evaluations involving all departments over many months, the City and property ,owners meetings with Cal-Trans regarding the proposed new streets eventual connection with the 7th Street off-ramp, the many meetings with the Rossmoor Home- owners to resolve potential problems of noise, traffic, light and glare, safety and rodent control. In addition, this project has been assessed with an EIR which was reviewed by the EQCB at two Public Hearings and determined to be a complete and accurate EIR. . Secretary provided a report on the existing traffic situation involving Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach Blvd., and the freeway on/off-ramp; the projects traffic impacts and the mitigating measures proposed to materially improve traffic circulation in the general area. The proposals include: widening Seal Beach Blvd., providing two left hand turn lanes to the freeway on-ramp, a right turn into the project and signal modification. ' In addition, a report was given on the question of ramp metering by Cal-Trans. Although Cal Trans does not need City approval to install ramp metering, their stated policy is to obtain City Council approval prior to installing meters. Public Hearing Opened. Mike McGregor, 911 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, representing the Bixby Ranch Company, was present to answer C~ission concerns. Covington asked about alternate uses for Buildings 2 and 3 if a bank and Savings & Loan were not to be built due to regulatory delays. After discussion, Mr. McGregor agreed to work out any alternate tenants with Staff or the Planning Commission if necessary. Knapp asked if any leases were signed. Mr. McGregor said that none are signed at this time. Covington asked about sale of sites. Mr. McGregor stated that the Bixby Ranch Company does not sell land; the sites will remain in their ownership. The Secretary stated that the project, as proposed, complies with all City Ordinances and exceeds Code requirements in the areas of parking, lot coverage, building heights and landscaping. In addition, the Bixby Ranch Company entered into an agreement with the City to prohibit all the offensive light industrial uses (this agreement is part of the EIR). Justin Farmer, Traffic Engineer with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, was present to answer traffic related questions. Covington asked about a bike trail through the project to connect with the 7th Street off-ramp. Mr. Fa~er said the bike trail along Seal Beach Blvd. is being preserved but no trail is planned through the site to 7th Street. .Secreta~ noted that present'policies ban bikes from freeways and on or off ramps due to danger. T~e City was not in a position to permit a trail through the Project-to 7th Street. Bike riders can enter the site through the north seconda~ acces~ road for local trips. . -,' . Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 ~. Covington asked about a traffic signal part way ~long the projects road. Mr. Farmer noted that there is one stop sign at the "T" intersection but nC! other stop sig;\s or signals were warranted. In addition, the general public's disregard for mid block traffic control make such controls more harmful than helpful. The road is designed for safe speeds and provides adequate sight distance for driv~rs. Covington asked about car stacking if the two lane on-ramp is not provided. Doug Engleton, Civil Engineer for the project, stated that the double left turn lanes leading to the "405" on-ramp will be bu~1t as part of the project. Public Hearing C'losed. Covington moved that an item be added to the proposed recommended resolution requiring "any,proposed uses for buildings 2 and 3 (financial) be submitted to the Planning CaTlllission for approva1." Knapp moved to recommend apnroval of Tentative Parcel Map 80-1001 by adoption of Resolution 1214 as amended; seconded by Gilkerson and unanimously approved. RESOLUTION NO. 1214 le D. Proposed 'Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Increasing Fees for Various Applications The proposed amendment is in response to a City Council directive that all user fees for "called for service" ,be evaluated and adjusted to reflect cost to the City. The Planning Department completed an average cost breakdown for each type of application for called for services and the recommended new fee. Leibert, Knapp and Gil kerson supported the concept of user fees for" ca lled for servi ces" bei ng increased to cover City costs. Covington opposed the proposed fees on the basis that (1) they are too high compared to existing fees; (2) property taxes should cover some of the costs; and (3) Staff and facilities already exist. Covington also asked to see fees charged by other Orange County cities. Secretary noted that we have a breakdown of other City's fees and Seal Beach is on the bottom of the list. In most cases other city fees are not reflective of actual costs and those City fees that reflect actual cost are much higher than our proposed fees. Discussion followed among Commissioner members on the merits of the proposed fees. Public Hearing Opened. No one spoke. Public Hearing Closed. Knapp moved to recommend fee increases as proposed; seconded by Gilkerson and approved by the following vote: AYES: Knapp, Gilkerson, Leibert NOES: Covington ABSENT: Ripperdan RESOLUTION NO. 1215 The Corrmission asked-that- other cities 'fees be provided to City Council when they consider fee increases. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None . WRITTEN 'COMMUNICATIONS: None " !~. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 NEW BUSINESS A. Leave of Absence, Ed Ripperdan Secretary reported that Mr. Ripperdan requested an extension of his leave of absence as he will be delayed one additional month on his business assignment and shall return by the first meeting in September. Knapp moved to approve the additional one month leave of absence ; seconded by Gilkerson and unanimously approved. MINUTE ORDER ACTION Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. ~...~ ecretary to e Planning Commission Le ,