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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA for June 18, 2003
7:30 p.m.
District 1 - Ellery Deaton
District 2 - Jim Sharp
District 3 - Gordon Shanks
District 4 - David Hood
District 5 - Phil Ladner
Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
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Cdy of Seal Beach Planmng Commission · Agenda of June 18, 2003
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
The following is a brief explanation of the Planning Commission agenda
structure:
AGENDA APPROVAL: The Planning Commission may wish to change the order of the
items on the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission, only
on items not on tonight's agenda, may do so during this time period. No action can be
taken by the Planning Commission on these communications on this date, unless
agendized.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Public Hearings allow citizens the opportunity to speak in
favor of or against agendized items. More detailed information is found in the actual
agenda attached. If you have documents to distribute, you should have enough copies
for all Planning Commissioners, City staff and the public. Please give one to the
secretary for the City files. The documents become part of the public record and will not
be returned.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items are considered routine items that
normally do not require separate consideration. The Planning Commission may make
one motion for approval of all the items listed on the Consent Calendar.
SCHEDULED MA TIERS: These items are considered by the Planning Commission
separately and require separate motions. These transactions are considered
administrative and public testimony is not heard.
STAFF CONCERNS: Updates and reports from the Director of Development Services
(Planning and Building Departments) are presented for information to the Planning
Commission and the public.
COMMISSION CONCERNS: Items of concern are presented by the Planning
Commissioners and discussed with staff.
All Droceedinas are recorded.
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission
Agenda for June 18, 2003
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II ROLL CALL
III AGENDA APPROVAL
By Motion of the Planning Commission, this is the time to:
(a) Notify the public of any changes to the Agenda,
(b) Re-arrange the order of the Agenda; and/or
(c) Provide an opportunity for any member of the Planning Commission, staff, or public to
request an Item IS removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action
IV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any Items
within the subject matter JUrisdiction of the Planning CommissIon, provided that the Planning
Commission may undertake no action or discussion unless otherwise authorized by law
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by one motion unless
prior to enactment, a member of the Planning Commission, staff, or the public requests a specific
Item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action
1 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2003
2 Minor Plan Review 03-9
42 Rlversea Road
AppllcanVOwner
Request
Frank BoychucklLlNC Housing LLC
Architectural Review of a new 2-story cabana The projected structure
Will provide a total of 1,081 square feet of living area
Recommendation
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-22
(Continued from June 4, 2003 )
3 Minor Plan Review 03-10
48 Rlversea Road
AppllcanVOwner.
Request
Edward & LOri Welz
Architectural Review of a new 2-story cabana The projected structure
Will provide a total of 1 ,640 square feet of living area.
Recommendation
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution 03-23
VI SCHEDULED MATTERS
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City of Seal Beach Planmng Commission · Agenda of June 18, 2003
VII PUBLIC HEARINGS
4 Review of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan
Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue
ApphcanUOwner
Request
Recommendation
VIII STAFF CONCERNS
IX COMMISSION CONCERNS
X ADJOURNMENT
Boeing Realty Corporation
Amend the Land Use, Open Space/Recreation/Conservation, Housing,
and Circulation Elements of the General Plan, adopt the Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan, amend the ZOning
Map, and adopt a Precise Plan to accommodate the proposed land uses
descnbed In the Staff Report, and approve a vesting tentative tract map
The BIDS Specific Plan proposes a mixed-use business park on 107
acres consisting of a vanety of commercial/retail, hotel, restaurant, and
business park uses.
Recommend approval of subject requests to City Council with any
amendments determined appropnate and adoption of Resolutions 03-25,
03-26,03-27, and 03-28 (Continued from June 4,2003 )
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City of Seal Beach Planning Commission · Agenda of June 18, 2003
2003 Aaenda Forecast
Height Vanatlon 03-4 - 894 Surf side
Permitted Uses and Development Standards In Commercial Zones (5/6/98)
Undergroundlng of Utilities
ADA Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms
Parking Issues In Old Town
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of June 18, 2003
Chairperson Hood called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planmng Commission
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. The meeting was held In the City
Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag 1
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Hood, Commissioners Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
Also
Present. Department of Development Services
Lee Whittenberg, Director
Alexander Abbe, Assistant City Attorney
Mac Cummins, Associate Planner
Absent None.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Whittenberg recommended that Item No.2, Minor Plan Review 03-9 be removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. He noted that a copy of a letter
received regarding thiS item has been provided to each of the Planning Commissioners.
Commissioner Deaton requested that Item No.1, the Planmng Commission (PC)
minutes of June 4, 2003, be removed from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION by Sharp; SECOND by Shanks to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Hood opened oral communications
1 These Minutes were transcribed from audiotape of the meeting
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There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Hood closed oral communicatIons
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minor Plan Review 03-10
48 Rlversea Road
Applicant/Owner
Request:
Recommendation:
Edward & Lori Welz
Architectural Review of a new 2-story cabana. The
projected structure will provide a total of 1,640 square feet of
living area
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-23.
MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by Shanks to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
1. Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2003.
CommiSSioner Deaton stated that as she remembered, at the PC meeting of June 4,
2002 the CommiSSion had made a motion and voted to require that all Minor Plan
Review (MPR) for the Boeing Project come before the PC. Mr. Whittenberg stated that
thiS was proposed more as a Commission directive to Staff regarding the resolutions
that are to be presented tOnight, but he did not recall a motion being made to this effect.
For the benefit of those members of the public who were waiting to speak,
Commissioner Shanks noted that Item No.3, Minor Plan Review 03-10 had already
been approved
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Shanks to approve the Minutes of June 4, 2003, as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
None
None
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Meetmg Mmutes of June 18, 2003
Mr. Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No 03-23 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal penod to the City CouncIl. The Commissioner action tomght IS final and the
appeal penod begins tomorrow morning.
2 Minor Plan Review 03-9
42 Riversea Road
Applicant/Owner
Request:
Frank BoychucklLlNC Housing LLC
Architectural Review of a new 2-story cabana. The
projected structure will provide a total of 1,081 square feet of
living area
Recommendation:
Approval subject to conditions and adoption of Resolution
03-22 (Continued from June 4,2003.)
Staff Report
Mr Whittenberg delivered the staff report. (Staff Report IS on file for inspection In the
Planning Department) He provided some background Information on this item and
noted that this item was continued due to an insufficient notice period and that the item
had been re-noticed He said that the structure as proposed complies with all of the
Title 25 setback requirements and with City distance separation standards. He noted
for the record that the letter received is from Penm Peddicord, whose residence IS on
the adjoining property. He Indicated that most of the concerns presented In Ms.
Peddicord's letter deal with issues not related to PC consideration or approval. He
noted that some of the concerns deal with process issues with the City's housing
consultant, which IS a separate matter, and a number of questions are also raised with
regard to the level of detail of the plans presented He stated that the level of detail of
plans that the PC reviews are basic site plans, floor plans, and elevations, and are not
construction level drawings of a project. He Indicated that the plans provided in the
agenda packet are generally in conformance with what is usually presented for other
construction projects or for 2-story cabanas within the City. He said that Staff
recommends approval of the application as submitted, subject to conditions.
Commissioner Questions
Commissioner Deaton asked If an applicant is required to hire a licensed architect? Mr.
Whittenberg said that this is not necessarily true. He noted that there are certain types
of engineers that are licensed to do construction drawings, so an applicant could hire
either a licensed architect or an engineer. Commissioner Deaton then asked about the
comment that the bathroom does not meet BUilding Code requirements. Mr.
Whittenberg stated that this IS an issue that IS reviewed through the Plan Check
Process. He explained that what the PC IS reviewing is the location of the project on the
property, setbacks, and architectural design He said that compliance of the Interior of
the project to Code is a BUilding Plan Check function
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Commissioner Shanks asked if the existing trailer is to be removed. Mr. Whittenberg
stated that the applicant has the option of keeping the floor of the existing trailer and
remodeling from the floor up, or now under State law you can physically remove the
entire Unit and replace it with a manufactured home.
Public Hearina
Chairperson Hood opened the public hearing.
Mr. Frank Boychuck said he has been a resident of the Seal Beach Trailer Park (SBTP)
since approximately 1980 and the size of his current home is approximately 8 ft. x 25 ft.,
which leaves him approximately 200 sq. feet of living space. He said he is excited
about being able to build a more suitable and larger residence. He stated that the
SBTP has approximately thirty 2-story cabanas, built primarily from the travel trailer on
up. He thanked the City of Seal Beach and noted that the PC decisions up to this date
have approved most of the 2-story cabanas. He said his intent is to comply with all
requirements for completion of this project.
Ms. Penni Peddicord stated that she lives next door to the applicant. She said the week
of May 5, 2003, Civicstone told her that she would have to get her own licensed
architect to prepare her plans for a second story addition, and her plans would have to
be approved by the City prior to issuance of any permits. She indicated that Mr.
Boychuck has also applied through the Civicstone program and should be required to
follow the same guidelines. She stated that Mr. Boychuck's plans had many errors and
missing information and he should not be approved for any permits until these errors
are corrected. She said the Director of Development Services told her that he has had
these plans for several years, so they should have no errors on them. She said that she
feels she is being discriminated against, as Mr. Boychuck is not required to fulfill the
same requirements. Ms. Peddicord proceeded to review the concerns as outlined in her
letter to the PC accompanied by photographs she had provided to the Commissioners.
She Indicated that the applicant plans to construct a wooden deck within the 3-foot
setback area from the retaining wall and she is concerned about this becoming a fire
hazard and with the potential affects of a major earthquake. She stated that the comer
of the retaining wall near Mr. Boychuck's home is falling down and must be repaired by
the City before any construction on this property takes place. Ms. Peddicord then noted
that a 17 -inch drainpipe that runs from the SBTP into the pump station is located within
Mr. Boychuck's 3-foot setback from the lot line, leaving approximately 18 inches for the
house. She questioned what impact the weight of the house would have upon the
drainpipe. She noted that when the drainpipe is not working there is flooding in that
section of town. She said that the plans show the foundation sitting on top of the street-
level retaining wall and they also show a 3-foot setback that is on the street and not on
the property. Ms. Peddicord then stated that there is not sufficient space to
accommodate the utility meter. She said she would like to see Mr. Boychuck get hiS
new home, but there are many problems that must be resolved. She reiterated that the
same strict regulations should apply to both her project and his; otherwise there is gross
discrimination occurring.
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Ms. Pat McCormick said she has lived in the SBTP since 1984. She said she loves
living in the park and conveyed her thanks to Staff and the City for making It possible for
residents to remain In the trailer park She expressed her support of Mr. Boychuck's
application. She said it is wonderful to see all of the bUilding going on In the park as It
makes the trailer park better for everyone
Mr. Bob Latta stated It was nice of Ms Peddicord to worry about Mr Whittenberg's job
He said that the position of Director of Development Services should be eliminated from
the City payroll He said he has very little faith in Mr. Whittenberg.
Ms. Linda Copeland spoke In support of Ms Peddicord's statements about safety
regulations regarding Mr. Boychuck's project. She said she is concerned about how the
drainpipe SitS under the applicant's property and the flooding that can occur. She
indicated that residents have been told that the pump station IS to be replaced and the
drainpipe worked on. She said she does not see how permits can be Issued to Mr.
Boychuck until the issues with the drainpipe and the pump station are resolved
Ms. Renee Ruchon of 41 Riversea Road said she has lived In the SBTP for 33 years
and currently lives next door to Mr. Boychuck. She said she feels very positive about
the Improvements taking place In the park and she is hopeful that Ms. Peddicord will be
able to bUild on her lot. She said she also applied through Clvicstone and was not told
of the requirements that Ms. Peddicord reported. She recommended approval.
Ms. Rita Brenner said she agreed With Ms. Peddicord and Ms Copeland regarding the
safety Issue. She stated that there is already a lot of damage to the park as far as
electrical and water, and she was hoping that the issue of the drainpipe could be
corrected prior to bUilding She said she is happy about the improvements to the park.
She noted that she IS concerned about equality and feels there has been a discrepancy
as far as permission and loans and information are concerned. She stated that this
Issue should go back before the Redevelopment Agency and City Council (CC) for
further review.
Ms. Joyce Parque stated that these projects should not be approved Without a deed
restriction. She noted that 62% of Redevelopment Agency funds should go to families
with children. She said that only the families living Within the SBTP were notified of the
availability of funds, and all residents of the City should have received this notice.
Mr Glenn Clarke spoke in support of Minor Plan Review 03-9 He said he sees nothing
wrong With the plans, and the Director of Development Services has done an excellent
job In revieWing the plans. He said that Redevelopment Agency funding should not be a
factor in the deliberations at all. He said Mr Boychuck is not asking for anything
different than what has already been built In the trailer park by other residents He
recommended approval.
Mr. Paul Jeffers said Mr. Boychuck's plans are fine and he would like to see him build
hiS project. He noted that Mr Boychuck sat on the Board of the Seal Beach Resident
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Owner's Association (SBROA) and is on the board of L1NC Housing, and this is why
people are speaking out about this project. He commented that although Mr Boychuck
is on the board for L1NC Housing he has not reported back to the present SBROA for 2
years regarding these loans, and the board would like to hear from him on thiS. He said
that thiS IS why these residents would like to see thiS application go back before the
Redevelopment Agency and CC to see If there IS any partiality In the way the loans are
dlstnbuted and how projects are approved so that all the infighting can stop. He
Indicated that apparently Mr. Boychuck was married to Ms Renee Ruchon, and there IS
some question as to whether they are stili married as residents can only own one
property Within the trailer park. He reported that In 2001 when Mr Boychuck sat on the
board, another resident had wanted to build and was told that he had to get the
approval of SBROA, and have Mr. Boychuck sign his approval and it was also
necessary to have the project approved by L1NC Housing Mr Jeffers stated that Mr.
Boychuck has not come to the SBROA to have hiS project approved. He said that the
process must be fair for all residents of the park.
Ms Penm Peddicord referred to the document mentioned by Mr. Jeffers and stated that
Mr. Hunter Johnson of L1NC Housing did not approve for a cabana, but approved for
Improvements to mobile homes only on the Owner's Affidavit. She noted that Mr.
Whittenberg had failed to mention thiS.
Mr. Charles Gillard, a resident of Leisure World, stated that he is a licensed contractor
and is retired as a bUilder/developer. He said that he IS not an architect, but for 29
years he designed all of the umts that he constructed. He said that State law requires
that If a bUilder deSigns hiS own plans, he must have a structural engineer sign off on
the plans. He said that many homeowners are under a lot of misconceptions regarding
what IS reqUired, even when they are given the appropriate Information.
Ms. Patricia Clark said she endorses the project She stated that Mr. Boychuck was on
the onglnal SBROA and worked very hard to get Richard Hall out of the trailer park
She said she would always be grateful for this. She commented that It appears that
many of the trailer park residents have forgotten what the Situation was in 1999 when
Mr. Hall owned the park. She said had It not been for the onglnal board, the City,
Redevelopment Agency, the State, and bond Investors, the residents would not be
standing here tonight. She noted that because of the board's hard work and
perseverance she IS able to stand before the PC tomght and ask that a long time trailer
park resident be allowed to bUild a 2-story cabana. She said that thiS has been allowed
for the homes along the greenbelt, which are the smaller spaces In the park. She noted
that there probably isn't a mobile home bUilt that would fit on the L-shaped lot where Mr.
Boychuck lives She said approving thiS application would not only improve the
applicant's quality of life, but would also Improve the overall aesthetic of the park She
recommended approval of MPR 03-9.
Mr. Mike Berry commented, "What a difference two weeks makes." He said that two
weeks ago everyone spoke in favor of a similar project. He stated that the Civlcstone
program IS made available through the City of Seal Beach and not through L1NC
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Housing He spoke In favor of MPR 03-9 and stated that Mr Boychuck had put a lot of
hard work Into the SBTP acquisition and 200 square feet IS a very small space for living.
Mr Frank Boychuck provided a bnef visual presentation to the Commission in which he
displayed slides of several of the 2-story cabanas that have been constructed in the
trailer park He said that 90% of these projects began with small travel trailers similar to
the one In which he resides and were totally demolished with part of it then buned
underground to accommodate the cabanas. He noted that the cabanas have been
allowed in the park for the last 20 years. He stated that Clvlcstone simply administers
the City's redevelopment funds and they have not told any of the residents what they
need to do He then reported that although the retaining wall does have a few cracks In
It, the City would repair them He stated that Terry Atkinson who drew the concept
plans for this project has been a licensed architect for 25 years. He noted that the
SBTP Resident Owners Board was a grass roots effort to free the park from Rich Hall
and was Instrumental In providing some stability for the trailer park for the next 30-55
years. He noted that because the Issue of equality was introduced, he had to ask why
he was singled out tonight when another similar project was passed without being
removed from the agenda for discussion. He clanfled that he has no Intention of
beginning to bUild within 4 days, as was mentioned earlier. He said that his plans had
been submitted years before he participated on any board related to the SBTP He
commented that he could not comprehend how people could make statements Without
checking the facts first. He emphaSized that it was never a requirement for residents
wanting to bUild have to bnng their project before the SBROA for approval He
extended hiS appreciation to the Director of Development Services and his staff for their
assistance In processing hiS application.
There being no one else Wishing to speak, Chairperson Hood closed the public heanng.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Shanks stated that he received two telephone calls in favor of approving
this project He said that finanCing IS not within the purview of the PC, and If anyone
has any complaints they should present them to the Redevelopment Agency He noted
the PC already approved one of these projects tonight, and approved another at the last
PC meeting. He said that after looking at all of the Information, he sees no reason to
not approve MPR 03-9. He commented that he was chairman of the relocation
committee when the trailer park was relocated from the old site in 1979.
Commissioner Sharp commented that whether someone receives approval on a project
or not is not a matter of populanty. He noted that in the 16-17 years he has served on
the PC, he cannot remember stalling or turning down an application for a 2-story
cabana in the trailer park and he sees no reason why this one should not be granted
Commissioner Deaton asked the Director of Development Services if there has ever
been any discrepancy between one neighbor over another In the way that the permit
process has been conducted. Mr Whittenberg reported that there has not been any
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discrepancy. He said that Staff has discussed with Ms Peddicord what she understood
she was told to do by Clvlcstone, and he believes there IS Just a disagreement there
He said that the Staffs position IS that when an application IS filed for presentation
before the PC, the applicant should talk with Planning Department Staff and not with
Clvicstone, as they process only the loan application and have nothing to do with plan
approvals Commissioner Deaton asked If one neighbor bUilding up would keep
another neighbor from dOing so Mr. Whittenberg stated that under the current
standards It does have this Impact because of the current separation distance
requirement of 20 feet between 2-story cabanas. He said that the Redevelopment
Agency and CC have Instructed Staff to look at modifying these standards for the
mobile homes that are located within the greenbelt area, and specifically for Mr.
Boychuck's and Ms. Peddicord's spaces, to eliminate the 20-foot separation and allow a
3-foot setback from the lot line, which is generally what IS seen in Old Town from the
property line to a structure He stated that Staff IS commencing to prepare the reports
that will eventually come before the PC and CC to amend that particular provision of the
Zoning Ordinance.
MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Sharp to approve Minor Plan Review 03-9, subject to
conditions, and adopt Resolution No. 03-22.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Hood, Deaton, Ladner, Shanks, and Sharp
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Mr Abbe advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 03-22 begins a 10-day calendar
appeal penod to the City CouncIl. The Commissioner action tonight is final and the
appeal period begins tomorrow morning.
Chairperson Hood called for a short recess The Commission recessed at 8'30 p m.
The Commission reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4 Review of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan
Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue
Applicant/Owner:
Boeing Realty Corporation
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Request Amend the Land Use, Open Space/Recreation/
Conservation, Housing, and Circulation Elements of the
General Plan, adopt the Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
(BIDS) Specific Plan, amend the Zoning Map, and adopt a
Precise Plan to accommodate the proposed land uses
descnbed In the Staff Report, and approve a vesting
tentative tract map. The BIDS Specific Plan proposes a
mixed-use business park on 107 acres consisting of a
vanety of commercial/retail, hotel, restaurant, and business
park uses
Recommendation: Recommend approval of subject requests to City Council
with any amendments determined appropnate and adoption
of Resolutions 03-25, 03-26, 03-27, and 03-28 (Continued
from June 4,2003.)
Staff Report
Mr Cummins delivered the staff report. (Staff Report IS on file for Inspection in the
Plannrng Department.) He provided a bnef summary of the previous proceedings
related to this project and Indicated that Staff has prepared the draft resolutions for the
proposed General Plan (GP) and Zone Text Amendments (ZTA) for adoption of the
proposed Specific Plan (SP) and these are included in the agenda packet He stated
that tonight the PC would review the Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) and the
proposed Precise Plan (PP), which under the SP is required to make sure that the
proposed development would be in accordance with the SP.
Vesting TentatIve Tract Map (VTTM):
Using a visual presentation he briefly descnbed the project site with ItS four Planning
Areas He then explained that the California Legislature passed the SubdivIsion Map
Act, which regulates Tentative Tract Maps (TIM) and how a property owner may
subdivide a large portion of land Into smaller parcels. He said that this allows a
developer to apply for Vested Rights, which Impose specific development nghts at the
time of application In case a city should subsequently change ItS zoning or development
standards He stated that In this case the developer is requesting this right and t~e
proposal before the PC tonrght is a VTTM as opposed to a TIM. He said that this
process allows cities to place conditions of approval on the TIM, which ensure that the
city gets the necessary public Infrastructure (roads, sewers, water lines) and other
public needs addressed through the TIM process. He reported that the number
assigned to this VTTM IS 16375 and It proposes to split the one large parcel Into 20
smaller parcels, and 3 non-buildable lettered lots, which would be located along the rear
portion of the property where the water quality basins were to be located and another lot
near Seal Beach Boulevard (SBB). He indicated that each of the lots is less than 10
acres, except for the eXisting Boeing core campus area He noted that this IS Important
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because under the proposed SP there are different standards relating to the height and
bulk of the allowable bUildings on a lot If it is larger than 10 acres Mr Cummins
explained that when the application for VTTM 16375 was first made Staff drafted a
number of the conditions that appear In the draft resolutions. He said there are a
standard set of engineering conditions and a number of specific conditions proposed by
City Staff, which he outlined as follows
1 Due to the City's current and future financial forecast, Staff has looked at a number
of mechamsms to help fund long-range maintenance of roads, landscaping,
sewers, etc.
2 Incorporated language on compliance with water quality NPDES requirements and
a proposed condition for dealing with the flooding along SBB dunng a heavy
rainstorm.
3 Provide new landscaping along Westminster Avenue and an altogether new
median along SBB with installation of sidewalks where none currently exist on
Westminster Avenue along the north end of the existing Boeing campus and along
Planning Area 3 (PA3), should it be developed
4. Install three (3) new traffic signals to be constructed at both main entrances to the
project on Apollo Dnve at Westminster Avenue and SBB, and also at SBB and
Adolfo Lopez Dnve.
5 Provide signal upgrades at the remaining signalized intersections that front the
Boeing property to allow for better timing of the signals to enhance traffic flow.
6. Install deceleration lanes on SBB and Westminster Avenue
7. Two of the existing buildings extend beyond the proposed property line and under
State law the City would not allow this with new construction, however, there are
provIsions that allow subdivision of land and placement of a property line under an
eXisting building Staff proposes that any buildings that straddle the newly divided
property line must be demolished before two separate lots can be sold to separate
owners.
Mr. Cummins noted that In working through these conditions with the applicant team,
there were several areas of disagreement regarding policy, with no consensus reached
on the final conditions of approval. He reviewed these areas as follows.
1. The Future of Apollo Dnve - Concerns that Boeing campus would be split In two
with the new road, and some line of sight satellite Issues, with satellites on top of
buildings in PA2 that convey information to buildings in PA 1 Staff worked on
internal circulation Issues for the project assuming that if the bUildings In PA2 were
to be demolished, there could be a full cut-through road between Westminster
Avenue and SBB, and conditioned the approval so that If PA2 IS bUilt out, this
would be when The Boeing Company would constructed Apollo Dnve. The Boeing
Team, citing security concerns related to the existing Boeing buildings, feels that
they should have sole discretion to determine whether or not Apollo Dnve would be
constructed.
2 City policy has always been to require that all non-66Kv transmiSSion lines such as
cable and telephone lines be undergrounded. The Boeing Team feels that since
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the 66Kv lines that run along Westminster Avenue and onto the property need to
remain above ground, any additional lines should be able to remain above ground
Undergroundlng of these types of lines were conditions of both the Hellman and
Bixby projects
3 The Boeing Team would like to have the conditions of approval on the VTTM apply
only to PA 1 after some threshold of new development has occurred on that site.
Staff proposes that all condItIons should apply to any new construction. At a
minimum the existing bUilding should have the ADA, water quality, and public
safety conditions apply.
4 Timing In construction of medians and landscapIng along SBB and Westminster
Avenue. Staff proposes that these improvements be constructed With the issuance
of the first bUilding permit anywhere on the project, With the applicant responsible
for long-term maintenance of landscaping Within that median. The Boeing Team
proposes that these medians, sidewalks, or landscaping should only be
constructed in front of areas where final maps are proposed or some sort of
development occurs. As Staff views the phaSing of the project, there are several
areas that mayor may not ever have development In that particular planning area,
and as such, there would be no landscaping or construction of medians or
sidewalks.
5. TraffiC signal upgrades and timing synchronization. The Boeing Team feels that
Signals should be upgraded only as development occurs In PA 1 or PA4.
6 Staff proposes that the drainage issue along SBB be addressed as soon as
possible The Boeing Team proposes that thIS issue be addressed when
development in PA4 takes place. Staff had requested that a feasibility study for
this repair be done, but the report was not provided.
7 Deceleration lanes, specifically at Adolfo Lopez Drive and SBB Staff believes that
this lane should be provided on southbound SBB turning right onto Adolfo Lopez
Drive. The Boeing Team feels that thIS lane IS not needed.
8. Landscape Improvements to the frontage along Westminster Avenue to include a
typical subdivIsion condition that any dying trees be replaced In kind to maintain
umform landscaping. The Boeing Team feels that these types of Improvements
should not be required
Precise Plan (PP):
Mr Cummins stated that a PP was submItted for PA2 and PA3, and under the
proVISions of the proposed SP the PP must Include a deSCription of all of the lot areas,
proposed bUilding square footages, architectural detail, different types of sign programs,
landscape plans, etc. He noted that Boeing has submitted quite a bit of detail related to
these proposed development areas. He said that the lot configurations, If approved as '
proposed, are In compliance with the VTTM and the SP, and all of the proposed
buildings would meet currently proposed setback and height restrictions and required
parking proVISions He indicated that the buildings would be light beige concrete tilt-up
buildings WIth some design features added. He noted that there were some proposed
projections that would extend beyond the height limit, and in accordance With direction
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from PC, Staff has drafted a SP resolution recommending that CC require PC approval
on these types of architectural features.
The Associate Planner reported that with regard to the Sign Program, free-standing
garden walls are proposed for the east side of the project entry He referred to the
rendenngs for these walls and noted that they would be 4 feet high x 25 feet long walls
that curve around the main entrances to the project He Indicated that the center I D.
sign would be a freestanding 4-foot high x 8-foot long monument sign at Westminster
Avenue. He said that each business would be permitted a uniform 7-foot high (or 49
square foot) sign at the major entrance to the bUilding, With directional signs and
business directory signs also provIded He Indicated that temporary signage would also
be allowed during the construction phases to advertise space for sale or lease. He said
that wall signs would be allowed at 1 per tenant and a maximum of 2 per bUilding
elevation He noted that a separate landscape plan has been submitted for each
bUilding lot. He stated that the public area planting proposes extensive use of 24- and
36-lnch, box trees, and 60-lnch coral and fig trees along each of the Apollo Dnve
entrances
He explained that Staff did provide additional conditions on the PP approval from what
was originally submitted by the developer as listed below:
1. Trash compactors should be located Inside the building or In close proximity to the
dock area.
2 Some of the dnveway width should be reduced to make It apparent where truck
traffiC should and should not go.
3. Provide solid landscape planters or buffers along the length of parking lots rather
than the proposed diamond-shaped planters.
Mr. Cummins then outlined the options available to the PC at this point as follows'
~ Recommend to CC that project and the SP be adopted With conditions as proposed
by Staff and adopt all of the draft resolutions as presented.
~ Modify conditions or sequencing of conditions.
~ Recommend to CC that the project and the SP not be adopted.
Commissioner Questions
Chairperson Hood stated that before the PC voted on the EIR they had asked Staff If
the EIR was tied to anything else, and the response was that it was not. He noted that
some of the documentation appears to imply that if something is not mentioned In the
EIR It cannot be conditioned. Mr. Whittenberg stated that in the opinion of Staff and the
City Attorney's office the conditions for Implementation of the VTTM and the PP as
proposed by Staff are appropnate conditions under the provisions of State law He said
that there are mitigation measures in the EIR that are In some cases incorporated Into
those land use approvals, but additional project-specific conditions can also be added
as part of a subdivIsion map or a PP approval for issues that may not have been directly
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evaluated or discussed In the EIR. He noted that an EIR document is an evaluation of
the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and the decision of whether
the document adequately addresses those impacts does not preclude either the PC or
the CC from making a decision to either approve or deny He noted for the record that
Staff delivered to the Planning Commissioners a packet from Boeing Realty Corporation
dated June 16, 2003, that outlines Boeing's posItion on the Items addressed by the
Associate Planner.
Commissioner Deaton asked if the EIR IS a finished document or if CC has yet to act on
It. Mr Whittenberg responded that the document requires certification from CC and this
action has not taken place. Commissioner Deaton then referred to the document from
Boeing with the responses to the Staff Memorandum and noted that she was troubled
by the section on undergroundlng of eXisting electncal lines and the fact that Boeing
states that the EIR gave no indication of an aesthetic problem. She said that she
believes the City just assumed that should any development take place, the same
development processes would take place on this site as would at any other
development site within the City. She said she IS troubled with Boeing not wanting a
Development Agreement (DA) but Instead choosing to go with the VTTM, which then
gives them all of the standards in cement so that they won't have to worry about any
changes that the City might wish to make She commented that 3 meetings ago "we
were all In this together trying to find ways to mitigate the EIR," and after the PC found
the Impacts unavoidable and the EIR to be adequate, now the EIR is being "thrown
back Into our face." Mr. Whittenberg suggested allowing the Boeing Team to make theIr
presentation before beginning to address these issues Commissioner Deaton asked If
she could continue to present her objections so that the Boeing Team could then
address these dunng their presentation. Mr. Abbe stated that this was fine.
Commissioner Deaton said that she found the entire Boeing letter very aggravating.
She stated that Boeing IS now uSing the EIR to support their position regarding the
future construction of Apollo Drive, their request for exemption from ADA, water quality,
and public safety requirements In the beginning, the timing for construction of the
medians and sidewalks, the additional traffic signal updates, and the drainage along
SBB She asked to go on record in stating that she was really offended by the letter
and IS looking forward to Boeing overcoming her objections.
Commissioner Shanks stated that he concurred With Commissioner Deaton, particularly
when Boeing gives the impression that PA1 IS somehow "sacred" and not part of the
overall project, but separate, and not subject to any of the proposed Improvements or
amendments He said he was not clear on the Issue of undergrounding utilities. Mr.
Cummins explained that there are a senes of overhead utility lines that are not 66Kv
and Staff IS proposing that these smaller utility lines be undergrounded. Commissioner
Shanks clanfled that Boeing is not agreeing to do these utility lines but Will underground
utilities inside the project area Mr. Cummins stated that Boeing would like to have all
existing utility lines that are currently above ground remain above ground, but would
underground any newly constructed utility lines.
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Chairperson Hood asked whether the PC should be concerned about the costs of
conditions to the applicant, or should the PC merely be concerned about the conditions
It feels to be appropriate Mr Whittenberg stated that the recommendations of the PC
should be related to the land use of the property and not the fiscal impacts to the City in
either costs or benefits, or the cost of the Implementation of project conditions He
noted that Staff along with legal counsel would present conditions that are supportable
under law, and would not allow the Issue of cost to determine what those conditions
might be.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Hood opened the public hearing
Mr. Alan DeFrancls of the Boeing Company said he would speak specifically to the
Boeing-related Issues, most specifically to the connection of Apollo Drive and PA1 He
stated that the role of Boeing when the project was designed was to Identify surplus real
estate that could be monetized, and first and foremost, to maintain the integrity of the
eXisting Boeing campus. With regard to the Apollo Drive connection, he said that If this
had been a condition from the very beginning, the PC would not be looking at the
current plan as presented He Indicated that Boeing has been very specific to everyone
that they have spoken to regarding this project that because the majority of Boeing's
business IS defense related and high security In nature, they must be able to control the
Apollo Drive connection since It is adjacent to the Boeing campus. He said that this IS
why the proposed road conditions were presented for approval with the possibility that It
might never happen. He said Boeing would like it to happen in the event that it were to
surplus more of the campus. He said that the reality IS that it cannot happen and if
Apollo Drive is required, Boeing will come back with a new project. Mr. DeFrancls noted
that PA1 IS the main campus and the conditions are ones that Boeing has not had to
deal with in the past He said that if new development takes place, It would be
absolutely fair to have to comply with all of the conditions as proposed.
Mr Clay Corwin stated that the origins of this project In terms of Including the entire
107-acres IS the result of many diSCUSSions with the City Manager and Staff In terms of
what could be done to present a project that would be meaningful, appropriate, and
helpful to the City. He Indicated that as a result of these diSCUSSions PA 1 and PA4 had
been Included because of the revenue opportunities created by the change of land use
in PA4 He said that had the City not requested thiS, which has made the project more
complex In attempting to address some of the proposed conditions, the project would
have been confined to the business park contained In PA3 and PA2 He Indicated that
In terms of the references to the EIR In the Pacific Gateway letter, the Boeing Team was
attempting In a short period of time to present their perspective In a short document,
understanding that Staff would walk through some of these issues He said that the EIR
does set a baseline standard of expectation of mitigation measures In terms of the
Impacts of the project and is a document that took several months to draft and finalize,
so some of the issues referred to In the letter were not a part of the discussions with
City Staff.
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Mr. Corwin stated that he would now address some of the questions raised by the
Commissioners as they relate to the issued outlined in the Pacific Gateway responses
to the City Staff Report.
Future Construction of ADOllo Drive
Mr. Corwin introduced Mr. Ray Baretto, the traffic engineer, to address Commissioner
Deaton's question regarding mitigation of traffic impacts. Mr. Baretto, traffic engineer
with Linscott, Law & Greenspan (LLG), stated that as part of the overall EIR process
and the traffic analysis prepared, LLG was specifically asked to look at the potential
benefits of the connection of Apollo Drive. He explained that as part of the process,
license plate trace surveys were done to see if currently there is a need for this
connection to help with congestion at Westminster Avenue and SBB. He said that the
results showed that currently there is very little demand for anyone traveling north on
SBB to travel west on Westminster Avenue and vice versa. He indicated when making
projections for this connection the benefits on the operations of the signal are minimal.
He indicated that at the direction of Staff LLG took half the traffic making the movement
and relocated to the future connection, and after looking at the overall levels of service
(LOS) at SBB and Westminster Avenue the conclusion was that it was not as great a
benefit as initially thought. Commissioner Deaton asked if this would mitigate the traffic
problem at all. Mr. Baretto stated that the EIR analysis showed that it would not.
Commissioner Deaton asked if this data was reflective of the facility as it is today or as
projected as of build out. Mr. Baretto stated that this was projected out to 2006.
Commissioner Shanks noted that when PA2 is fully developed and if the Apollo Dnve
connection is not completed and simply dead ends, how many visitors will be adding to
the traffic congestion when driving around trying to find their way about the two ends of
the business park? Chairperson Hood interjected that the analysis is flawed and
Commissioner Shanks is correct in pointing this out. He said that LLG is analyzing
current traffic patterns and projecting future traffic patterns without anything being built
on the property. Commissioner Shanks stated that he agreed that currently there was
no need for the connection, but if the project is built he does not see how this could
remain the case. Mr. Corwin interjected that with projects of this type you will see traffic
that is site specific and going into the park for an intended purpose. Commissioner
Shanks countered that there will be a fair amount of truck traffic in and out of the park,
and these drivers could experience problems with the lack of adequate access to the
buildings from Westminster Avenue and SBB. Mr. Corwin explained that some of the
history of the site plan deals with several constraints including the operating one that
Mr. DeFrancis spoke of. Chairperson Hood asked if the proposed streets are streets or
driveways and if they would be paid for by the public or by Boeing. Mr. Corwin stated
that they are streets and Boeing is proposing to form a community facilities district and
the streets would be dedicated to the City. Chairperson Hood stated that if they are
driveways Boeing gets to say how they are to be constructed, and if they are streets
and are paid for with public funds, then the City gets to determine this. He confirmed
with Mr. Abbe that the Commission could proceed as they have been doing, going
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through step-by-step and asking questions of the applicant as necessary. Mr. Abbe
confirmed that this was fine.
Commissioner Deaton asked Mr. Corwin to summarize what the Boeing Team cannot
live with and what they are asking to be removed from the conditions of approval. Mr.
Corwin stated that Boeing could not live with the inability to control the timing or the
eventuality of Apollo Drive going through because of high security operations that are
conducted at Boeing's core campus, primarily in Building 81. He said that Boeing would
like to see a change in Staffs proposal that development of all of PA2 to the west serve
as an automatic trigger to develop Apollo Drive as a public right-of-way. Commissioner
Deaton asked If PA2 were developed, would this not create the same security
problems? Mr. Corwin said that this would not necessarily be the case depending upon
the nature of the business or government contract customer, and the type of work going
on in Building 81. Commissioner Deaton asked 'What about the parking lot?" Mr.
Corwin stated that he could not provide more detail as that is a technical security area.
Mr. De Francis interjected that the street still provides a 60-foot right-of-way of
separation from the Boeing buildings. He said that you could park in one of the parking
lots of the buildings if they are built, but the reality is Boeing has 60 feet of buffer. He
stated that if the street gets built, even if it allows no stopping, people might still stop
even though it is against the law, and this gets ,cars 60 feet closer to Boeing's buildings.
Chairperson Hood confirmed with the Associate Planner that the draft resolution
suggests that the location of the street can be moved. Mr. Cummins stated that the
resolution is drafted in such a way that should a redesign of the road be required to
accommodate a 60-foot additional buffer, the road could be moved 60 feet further to the
west. Mr. DeFrancis stated that this condition and discussion should have taken place
prior to presentation of this plan, because had Boeing discussed this they would have
presented a different plan. Commissioner Deaton stated that this was the time to
present the plan. Mr. DeFrancis indicated that the plan has been worked with Staff and
this condition came after those discussions. He said that if Boeing has to change the
roadway they would probably lose half of PA2 and any viability to sell it for future
development.
Commissioner Sharp asked Mr. Cummins to point out on the site map where Apollo
Drive would run. Mr. Cummins proceeded to do so. Commissioner Shanks asked if
when the project is built out, the only entrance would be off of Westminster Avenue. Mr.
Cummins explained that Staff proposes that when PA2 is built out, the public road
would go all the way through from Westminster Avenue to SBB. He commented that
what the PC was hearing from the Boeing Team is that they would like to have sole
discretion as to when the road is constructed, if at all. Commissioner Sharp confirmed
that what is being stated is that because the road is so close to the main Boeing
campus where security is a necessity, that Apollo Road is never going to go through as
long as Boeing is at that location and doing high security type work. He said that as far
as he can see this discussion is about something that is not going to happen, and this is
why Boeing is seeking discretion to do it when it is possible, which means it will
probably never be possible. Mr. Whittenberg stated that from the standpoint of Staff this
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is probably a fairly accurate summary of the position of both parties at this point.
Commissioner Sharp stated that if Boeing is doing government work and needs the
security he sees no reason why anyone should tell them that they must have a road that
goes that closely past their buildings.
Commissioner Deaton stated that the issue has become moving the road. Mr.
DeFrancis stated that the easiest thing at this point would be for the road to completely
go away. He said that he could not guarantee that Boeing can do it and although the
other option is to move the road over, that will take 15-17 acres in PA2. Commissioner
Deaton said that what bothers her is that two meetings ago everyone said the traffic
could not be mitigated. Commissioner Sharp interjected that part of the no mitigation
was because of the government property at the NWS that the City has no control over.
Mr. DeFrancis noted that the traffic study shows that they get to those levels of service
without the project, so the traffic impact will occur regardless, and the lack of mitigation
is coming from the fact that it is Navy land and it will be difficult to get that.
Commissioner Deaton stated that each thing that can be mitigated would help to
alleviate the traffic. She said that if the Navy property is not an option, then something
else must be done. Mr. DeFrancis stated that although this might slightly improve the
traffic conditions, it does not alleviate the problem.
Commissioner Shanks asked if Boeing owns the buildings across SBB where the Apollo
spacecraft was constructed or if the Navy constructed them. Mr. DeFrancis stated that
he does not know who constructed the buildings but the Navy currently owns them.
Commissioner Shanks inquired whether Boeing was doing any work in these buildings.
Mr. DeFrancis stated that they are not. Mr. Whittenberg interjected that the Navy owns
these buildings and utilizes them for operations conducted on the Weapons Station.
Commissioner Ladner asked whether Boeing had experienced any problems with
anyone who is not secured coming into the buildings. Mr. DeFrancis stated that Boeing
has completely locked down buildings and assigns security badges. He said the issue
becomes getting close to the buildings. He noted that after the 9/11 attacks Boeing had
buffers constructed around most of the buildings due to the concern that someone could
drive a car with explosives up near the buildings. Commissioner Ladner then asked
how long Boeing had been doing sensitive work for the government. Mr. DeFrancis
stated that since the inception of the site there has always been work of some sensitive
nature going on. Commissioner Ladner asked if there had been any problems with
someone attempting the breach security. Mr. DeFrancis stated that he could not speak
to this. Commissioner Ladner asked if Apollo Drive were constructed all the way
through, how far would this road be from the security sensitive buildings. Mr. Corwin
interjected that it would be approximately 30-40 feet from the westerly building footprint.
Commissioner Ladner asked if the building is locked down and has a guard inside. Mr.
DeFrancis stated that the entire campus is locked down. Commissioner Ladner asked if
Boeing anticipated any problems. Mr. DeFrancis stated that Boeing anticipates that it
needs to maintain a high level of security. Commissioner Ladner confirmed that nothing
had occurred to require a greater level of security. Mr. DeFrancis stated that from 9/11
on security has been stepped up and at one point gating the entire campus was
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discussed. He emphasized that the nature of Boeing's business requires a high level of
security and any contract in anyone of those building must abide by specific contract
requirements. He said the larger buffer they have the better, and to construct a public
roadway that is 30 feet from one of the Boeing buildings creates a potential security
breach and places them at a disadvantage when competing for government business.
Commissioner Ladner said that if the area were closed off how would truck traffic and
employee automobile traffic get through. Mr. Corwin interjected that another issue
besides the security of people getting in is the sensitive nature of the business defense
programs in which R&D is being conducted that involve radio wave transmissions, so
one of the ongoing concerns is how well and how securely this can be monitored from
sources outside the buildings. He stated that this is one of the biggest challenges in
terms of a buffer and has to do with the sensitivity of people who could "pick things up"
from a proximity closer to the buildings. Commissioner Ladner asked if Boeing were
anticipating constructing a road from Westminster Avenue down to the buildings at the
southwest end of the property. Mr. Corwin stated that access would be from what is
currently identified as Road A and lies immediately east of Accurate Metals. He noted
that the public road coming in from the north would have the ability to access all 7 of the
buildings that would be there. He said that this is the way the SP was designed going
back to June 2002 to allow for access and for the eventuality that Apollo Drive may
never go through.
Chairperson Hood asked why these roads were not just labeled private driveways. Mr.
Corwin stated that these roads would be constructed by Boeing and dedicated to the
City as public improvements. Chairperson Hood countered that they do not have to be
public roads and Boeing could still do this with the City having no concern about this.
Mr. Corwin stated that they are attempting to make the project economically feasible.
Chairperson Hood stated that if Boeing is to pay for the construction of these roads then
it is economically feasible. Mr. Corwin stated that one of the proposals to be presented
to CC is consideration of a Community Facilities District (CFD). Chairperson Hood
clarified that Boeing would then not be paying for this road. Mr. Corwin stated that the
CFD would create an additional increment to the property owners that are affected by
the project. Chairperson Hood commented that what Boeing wants is public roads that
are dictated by Boeing. Mr. Corwin stated that the design as presented has gone
through rigorous engineering with City Staff in terms of the design of those two roads
coming in and out without the cut through. Chairperson Hood reiterated that what
Boeing wants is public roads that are dictated by Boeing. Mr. Corwin said that City Staff
has agreed to this. Mr. Whittenberg cautioned against breeching the issue of finances
as it relates to the project. He stated that the issue is not who might eventually pay for
the roads, but whether or not the PC is happy with the proposed access system.
Chairperson Hood commented that if they are City roads, then the City should control
access. Mr. Whittenberg stated that the subdivision proposal gives the City the right to
determine the types of roadways that they feel necessary to service the type of traffic
that would be generated by the project, and this is why Staff is generally in concurrence
with this. He indicated that the outstanding issue is the potential to extend Apollo Drive
all the way through at some point in the future. Chairperson Hood stated that he wished
to be consistent and asked when a subdivision is done, are there usually driveways or
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public roads. Mr. Whittenberg stated that subdivision for the Bixby Project involved
driveways because it was a shopping center. He said that the roads in the Centex
Homes residential subdivision and also for the Hellman Project are private roads
constructed to City standards, and these roads service single-family residences and will
not service close to 1 million square feet of industrial development. He indicated that
the design standards are more rigorous as the issues are somewhat different and the
scale is greater. He noted that 70-75 homes would generate 700 trips a day as
opposed to the Boeing Project that would generate 13,000 trips per day. Chairperson
Hood stated that he was not concerned about the design standards but about whether
or not the City determined how those roads were to be built. Mr. Whittenberg stated
that the City had that choice. Chairperson Hood commented that in order to be
consistent the City should have the choice in this case. Mr. Whittenberg reiterated that
the proposal is that the roads be public roads, because if they are private roads they
cannot be financed the way Boeing would like to finance them and that this would be a
separate issue from the PC's decision as to whether or not a cut thru is desirable.
Commissioner Sharp asked if Centex Homes were a gated community. Mr.
Whittenberg confirmed that it is. Commissioner Sharp noted that gated communities
have private roads constructed to City standards, but this will not be a gated industrial
park. He then asked if there is to be an access road that runs through the business
park from Westminster Avenue to SBB. Mr. Corwin stated that as currently planned the
project would not include this. Commissioner Sharp asked if there would be a dead-end
street with a gate to allow access for fire vehicles. He inquired if the industrial park
would be made up of two separate districts with two separate entrances. Mr. DeFrancis
indicated that this was cOrrect. Mr. Corwin stated that depending upon the final SP and
as part of the development of PA4, a drive isle would be constructed.
Commissioner Deaton stated that it appears that the road would not have to be moved
over 60 feet, but it could be designed to go through the development in another way.
She proposed a means of connecting the roadways near the ends of the cui de sacs.
Mr. Corwin stated that although this was a good idea, the man-made ditch in that area
demonstrates wetland characteristics and will require a buffer and the CCC would not
allow any infringement for a roadway.
Commissioner Ladner read the following statement from the Pacific Gateway Letter:
"Per the City's EIR, two signals were determined to need upgrading adjacent to the
Boeing site; Apollo Drive and Seal Beach Boulevard being one of them. II
He then noted that Mr. Corwin had stated that Apollo Drive was not to be connected to
SBB. Mr. Corwin stated that Apollo Drive is the name of the road coming in off of
Westminster Avenue. He indicated that Staff is requesting that the existing signal at
SBB be upgraded as a condition of the VTTM as well as Road A off of Westminster
Avenue.
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Chairperson Hood asked the Associate Planner what CCC wetlands issues would
impair relocating the road. Mr. Cummins stated that Staff was in agreement with Mr.
Corwin's statements regarding the drainage ditches potentially being a wetland area
that would require a buffer around them.
Commissioner Shanks stated that the names of the streets would have to be Apollo
Drive North and Apollo Drive South to avoid confusion and traffic congestion from
visitors trying to navigate to their destination.
Underaroundina Existina Electrical Lines
Mr. Corwin then referred to the discussion on undergrounding of utilities as presented in
the Pacific Gateway Letter and restated the information as previously presented by the
Associate Planner. He stated that the Boeing Team does not believe that anything they
are proposing differs from what is coded policy and it would be very difficult with a
project of this size to justify the cost of undergrounding something along Westminster
Avenue. He emphasized that this is a business park with similar surrounding uses. He
noted that it is Boeing's understanding that on the Hellman Ranch Project that some of
the 12Kv lines that run along the easterly border of the site were not undergrounded.
Commissioner Deaton stated that the idea of the VTTM and the SP is to come together
and work things out. She said she was still very unclear as to why a DA is not being
done. She commented that if this is the way it is going to be done, then the PC can
request that things be done in a specific manner and Boeing can either agree to do it or
not.
Chairperson Hood asked the Associate Planner to provide an explanation of the
comment on undergrounding of utilities for the Hellman Project. Mr. Cummins deferred
to Mr. Mark Vukojevic, Assistant City Engineer. Mr. Vukojevic reported that the
developer would underground the frontage portion of the Hellman development on SBB.
He said that there may be some on-sight utilities that may not be undergrounded, but
most likely those are lines that are on a remainder parcel that is not a part of the
subdivision.
Timina and Construction of Medians and Sidewalks
Mr. Corwin continued by addressing the questions related to PA 1 and the provision of
new landscaped medians, sidewalks, drainage, sewers, etc., and stated that from
Boeing's perspective, this project was planned in total to attempt to plan for things that
would be beneficial to the City and in return there was the understanding that
development would occur in normal phases according to market demands. He said that
with the phasing Boeing expected that some conditions that benefit a parcel under
development might "come home to roost on the owner at that time." He Cited the
example that to deal with an aesthetic issue like landscaped medians or new medians
along SBB really has little connection to PA2 and PA3 in that development. He said
that many of the issues identified by Staff are quite challenging for Boeing. Chairperson
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Hood said that in looking at the phasing in the project he fails to see PA 1 in the phase,
because Boeing does not plan to do anything, therefore, PA 1 would never be
developed. Mr. Corwin responded that under the current development program this
would be correct.
Commissioner Shanks stated that when PA3 is developed he assumes that Boeing will
be constructing sidewalks down Westminster Avenue. Mr. Corwin confirmed that this is
part of the PP for PA3. Commissioner Shanks noted that people working in the PA3
business park area and wishing to eat at the restaurants located at the intersection of
SBB and Westminster Avenue would have no sidewalk on which they could walk to
reach the restaurant area. He said it only seems logical to have a sidewalk connecting
PA3 and PA4 to PA 1. He stated that not putting the sidewalk in until PA 1 is developed
would mean that everyone from PA3 and PA4 must drive over and attempt to find a
parking space in order to eat at the restaurants.
Applicabilitv of Conditions to PA 1
Commissioner Deaton stated that she sees nothing in the Pacific Gateway letter about
landscaping, but rather the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and access, public safety,
water quality, and these would be of greater concern than landscaping. Mr. Corwin
reiterated that this was about timing and noted that the water quality issue is being
addressed in all the areas to be developed and the area downgradient as proposed in
the business park. He said that in terms of the ADA issue, he believes the City is
considering bringing a sidewalk that currently exists in front of PA 1 in conformance with
City Code. Commissioner Deaton confirmed that Boeing does not want to do this. Mr.
Corwin stated that at this time this is not a part of Boeing's proposal.
Commissioner Deaton clarified that Boeing is asking that all of these things not be taken
care of until Boeing develops PA 1, which Boeing does not plan to develop? Mr. Corwin
responded that Boeing is asking that map conditions be phased as proposed.
Additional Traffic Sianal Uporades
Commissioner Sharp asked how many traffic signals there currently are and how many
there will be when the project is complete? Mr. Corwin stated that the only new signal
would be the one at Adolfo Lopez Drive and SBB. Commissioner Sharp noted that
there is also a signal at the entrance to the current retail area. Mr. Corwin affirmed that
there currently are signals at what is identified as Road A off of SBB and Westminster
Avenue. Commissioner Sharp asked if the separate signal into the Boeing parking lot is
to remain. Mr. Corwin stated that the existing signals at Road B and Road C would
remain. Commissioner Sharp asked if these signals are to be upgraded so that they
can be synchronized with the other signals. Mr. Corwin indicated that this is the issue in
question. He said that Boeing is already replacing two existing signals at Road Band C
and adding a new signal at Adolfo Lopez Drive and SBB.
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Commissioner Shanks asked if the demand signals out of the Boeing parking lot along
Westminster Avenue and SBB are to remain. Mr. Corwin affirmed that they would
remain. Commissioner Shanks stated that as far as traffic mitigation is concerned a lot
of cars are being added yet nothing is being done to try to synchronize the lights. Mr.
Baretto interjected that the issue is not a capacity issue from an access and egress
standpoint, but whether the signal can be upgraded? When would be the right time to
upgrade? Should it be tied to future development? Commissioner Shanks countered
that the PC has just discovered that there is no phase for PA 1, so development has not
been phased for PA1 but has Just been put off, and the one thing that was emphasized
in the EIR was traffic and the lack of mitigation. He said that mitigation should include
replacing the signals at the Boeing parking lot, as this is a major point.
Chairperson Hood asked that the City Traffic Engineer address this question. Mr. Bill
Zimmerman, City Traffic Engineer, stated that the signals along Westminster Avenue at
Apollo Drive and SBB and Apollo Drive would have to be upgraded for the new
configuration of the lanes exiting the project. He said that the signals currently do not
have the correct signal heads or location of the signal heads, and with regard to the
signal at Westminster Avenue and Road B, it is an older type and will not communicate
with the new systems that the City is proposing. He indicated that the only way to adapt
them IS to change out the controller and upgrade the timing plan. He said that the City
IS implementing a traffic management system within the next month that should be able
to communicate to everything south of the 1-405 Freeway and With the ability to
communicate with Westminster Avenue traffic will move more efficiently from the new
development. Chairperson Hood noted that if the demand signals remain, which are
entirely separate, the planned flow of traffic would be interrupted at unexpected
intervals. He told Mr. Corwin that it appears that Boeing is asking the City of Seal
Beach to approve this plan and also include a Statement of Overriding Considerations
because traffic cannot be mitigated, and on the other hand it appears that Boeing is
saying that they are not going to do even the little that can be done to help mitigate
traffic. Mr. Corwin stated that approximately $1.8 million in traffic mitigation fees from
this project will be paid to the City and Boeing has proposed that they be given a credit
against these fees if the upgrades are completed.
Drainaae on Seal Beach Boulevard Adiacent to PA4
With regard to the drainage issue along SBB, Mr. Corwin stated that as he understands
upon subdivision and development in that area, this drainage problem would be
addressed. Mr. Cummins clarified that the City proposes that this situation be resolved
before the issuance of any bUilding permit for any planning area. Chairperson Hood
asked how issues like this were handled on the Bixby Project. Mr. Whittenberg said that
he does not recall anything similar to this on the Hellman Project, but on the Bixby
Project there was a provision that required that the storm drain inlets from College Park
East (CPE) that drain into the golf course be oversized.
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Southbound Deceleration Lane at Adolfo Lopez Drive
Mr. Corwin then stated that Boeing's traffic analysIs reflects that the deceleration lane
from SBB onto Adolfo Lopez Drive would not be necessary, as Adolfo Lopez Drive will
simply continue to serve the existing uses and also because acquIsition of an additional
right-of-way may be an Issue Chairperson Hood asked Mr Baretto to address this
Issue. Mr Baretto stated that purely from an operational standpoint the projected traffic
volumes at this Intersection would not merit the addItIonal lane. Commissioner Deaton
asked where Boeing IS proposing to have the deceleration lanes. Mr Baretto stated
that the traffic analysIs recommends deceleration lanes on Westminster Avenue at
Apollo Drive and SBB at Apollo Drive He said in terms of the other locations, because
access was not set in terms of future development, It would be difficult to make that
determination at this pOint. He indicated that as the plans begin to evolve, Boeing
would work with Staff to flush out any issues. He said that if at some future pOint SBB
becomes the focal point for the proposed commercial center and traffic demands reflect
the need for deceleration lanes the Issue could be addressed at that time. Mr.
Zimmerman then spoke and noted that Staff has proposed these Improvements
because SBB and Westminster Avenue are major street arterials for the City of Seal
Beach and anything that can be done to help move the cars out of the traffic lanes so
that they can make right or left-hand turns would be of benefit. Chairperson Hood
asked If Mr. Zimmerman sees a right-of-way problem. Mr. Zimmerman stated that if the
lane takes up 4 or 5 feet within the parkway area there is no right-of-way problem
Commissioner Deaton asked if one car an hour would require a deceleration lane. Mr
Zimmerman stated that one car per hour may be on the additional traffic, but the
existing traffic does merit the deceleration lane He noted that this would be the
appropriate time to construct this improvement to go along with the new signal and new
turn pockets along SBB. Commissioner Deaton then asked If more development IS
planned for the Adolfo Lopez Drive cui de sac. Mr. Whittenberg stated that the only
development currently proposed for this area IS the one bUilding for the Boeing project
and a future roadway access pOint for oil maintenance vehicles is planned from the end
of Adolfo Lopez Drive onto the Hellman Property.
Landscape Improvements
Mr. Corwin stated that with regard to the landscaping Improvements, he IS not really
certain what the Issue IS He noted that the business park and the PPs have landscape
plans that deal with all of these issues and he believes it is simply a question as to Staff
having discretion to require additional landscaping along other areas at certain times.
Mr Cummins stated that Staff has not done enough study to accurately state whether a
deficiency exists. He said that this IS a tYPical type of subdivIsion condition that Staff
would want to impose. Chairperson Hood asked if these conditions were imposed on
the Bixby and Hellman Projects. Mr Cummins stated that his understanding IS that the
City did so. Mr. Whittenberg stated that because there IS no landscaping at all on the
Hellman property, they are required to put in landscaping and street trees. He said that
the Bixby Project was different because of the eucalyptus windrow with the rest of the
project requiring landscaping and the establishment of significant greenbelt areas
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CommiSSioner Deaton confirmed that the Staff Report states that any diseased, dead,
or dYing trees would be replaced. She asked If there were more than this. Mr.
Cummins stated that the fundamental disagreement IS that the City IS concerned that if
there is a landscape palate along these existing areas that has holes or gaps due to
trees dYing, this IS the appropriate time to require that these dYing trees or scrubs be
replaced. Commissioner Deaton confirmed that this was in reference to the pre-existing
trees In the median of SBB. Mr Cummins clarified that this refers to trees In the
parkway between the curb and the property line. Mr Whittenberg noted that these are
the existing landscaped areas on Boeing's property along the frontages of Westminster
Avenue and SBB Commissioner Deaton then asked Mr. Corwin If Boeing did not want
to do thiS Mr. COl"!Vin stated that Boeing does not have a problem With this, but It was
unclear what the concern was when Staff raised this as a point of disagreement.
Commissioner Deaton clarified that there was no disagreement In this area. Mr. Corwin
stated that he did not believe so. He said that Boeing IS attempting to understand what
the City's expectations are up front
Chairperson Hood commented that perhaps Boeing does not like the Idea that the City
can Impose standards. He referred to Commissioner Deaton's comments regarding a
DA and noted that If thiS had been done to begin With all of this would have already
been settled
Commissioner Deaton stated that she understood why Boeing IS unhappy about this
plan but without the DA this is what must take place.
Pump Station RefJlacement Reserve
Mr. Corwin stated that although this was not Identified in the City's list of conditions,
Boeing has discussed this With Staff. He said that the project would include a new
pump station within the bUSiness park, and the City has requested that there be a
replacement reserve funded for that sometime In the future He indicated that users of
thiS pump station would pay user fees, a portion of which would be set aside for capital
replacement reserves. He said that Boeing feels that thiS IS an appropriate way to deal
With this Mr. Vukojevic stated that pump stations are very costly as compared to
gravity type systems, and in this case a new pump station IS to be created that will
require daily maintenance by City Staff and future replacement at a high dollar value
capital cost. He said that the current rate of collection for sewer fees does not fully
compensate for the maintenance or future replacement of thiS pump, because this is a
large capital faCIlity He indicated that ineqUitIes would be created and the burden
would then fall upon all the other sewer ratepayers He noted that now one of the
current standard conditions is that any new sewer pump station must have a financing
mechanism for ItS operations, maintenance, and future replacement
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Existina Conditions
Mr. Corwin stated that Mr. DeFrancis had addressed this at the outset in terms of
existing operations. He indicated that what it comes down to is that all of the existing
development and the status quo that the Boeing facility currently has and the facIlities in
PA1 and PA2 have a lot of things that would not lend themselves to the new conditions
of approval as proposed by the City. He said that from an operating perspective it
would not be feasible for Boeing to go back and bring these Items up to compliance.
Commissioner Deaton asked if a "laundry list" of these items was available. Mr. Corwin
stated he did not presently have one, but one could be provided.
Commissioner Shanks asked if the sidewalk on PA1 along Westminster Avenue would
be Included on this list. Mr. Corwin stated that Staff has proposed the sidewalk as a
specific condition applied to this project as opposed to standard engineering conditions,
which would essentially apply across the board for any VTTM that comes before the PC
subject to qualification by specific conditions.
Mr. Whittenberg stated that some of these concerns that Staff has expressed stem from
water quality standards currently being imposed upon cities by the Regional Water
Quality Control Board on new NPDES permits that apply to existing facilities. He said
that many of these are related to restaurant operations, and Boeing does have a
cafeteria that would fall into this classification. He said that the conditions would apply
whether people perform work or not and cities will have to enforce this. He explained
that Staff has called out issues of ADA accessibility, water quality, and public safety
because of legislation that demands that specific standards be met. He noted that
should the City not comply with the NPDES permit requirements, it could face fines of
up to $10,000 a day.
Ms. Joyce Parque spoke in favor of the Boeing project and stated that it has provided a
lot of jobs and revenues for the City. She recommended approval.
Mr. Stan Anderson spoke in favor of the project and encouraged the PC to work with
Boeing to resolve the issues in question. He also recommended approval.
Mr. A. J. McCarthy complimented the PC and Staff for the work done on this project.
He encouraged the PC to "stick to their guns" and make sure that some mitigation of
traffic be done and that the pump station be taken care of by Boeing.
Mr. Charles Gillard of Leisure World suggested that the map not be vested, but that it be
passed as a tentative map or as a development map. He stated that once it is vested,
all controls are lost. He said the traffic patterns on the project are terrible and Boeing
should be able to get a street to go through without too much trouble. He commented
he has seen no mention of a floodwater retention basin and he noted that the pump
station would be important in order to sell the lots to potential buyers. He expressed his
concern related to noise and with the adequacy of the traffic study. He recommended
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that the vote be postponed and that each issue be reviewed separately in order to
promote thorough comprehension.
Mr. Corwin stated that water retention is provided for in PA3.
Mr. Cummins explained that the PC is a recommending body to the CC and in this
situation would be adopting a resolution that would make recommendations to CC
related to this VTTM.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Hood closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Hood polled the Commission to determine whether all items could be voted
on and the hearing on this item completed by 12:00 a.m. The Commissioners were in
favor of completing the vote tonight. Chairperson Hood proposed voting in support of
Staff or of Boeing on each of the VTTM conditions individually and then to vote on the
resolution itself to be amended as necessary. Mr. Cummins noted that aside from
voting on the VTTM, there were additional resolutions upon which the PC could vote
tonight as follows:
1. General Plan Amendment
2. Adoption of the Specific Plan
3. Approval of a Precise Plan
Chairperson Hood asked if all of these resolutions were "clean," with no revIsions
necessary. Mr. Cummins responded that he could not think of anything in the SP that
would be materially changed from what the applicant proposes. Chairperson Hood
asked If amendments were made to the VTTM resolution, the resolution would have to
be again brought before the PC for a final vote. Mr. Cummins stated that traditionally
the PC has preferred to see the exact language to be adopted. He noted that the
language could be worked through and adopted this evening, or the proposed language
could be agreed upon with the revised copy of the resolution brought before the PC at
its next meeting. Chairperson Hood polled the Commissioners to determine what their
preference would be. Commissioners Deaton and Ladner opted for Staff returning with
the revised language. Chairperson Hood proposed that if changes were made to the
VTTM resolution, it seems appropriate that as long as the Associate Planner would be
making these changes, he should probably be allowed the two weeks to ensure that all
of the Boeing resolutions are consistent. Mr. Abbe recommended that all of the
resolutions be brought back before the PC for review prior to voting on them. The
Commission was in agreement.
MOTION by Deaton; SECOND by Sharp to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map
16375, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 03-27 as presented.
Chairperson Hood then suggested that the Commission use the Staff Report to review
each item on the VTTM for possible changes. The Commission was in agreement.
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Commissioner Deaton interjected that she still believes Staff and the applicant
could work through these issues.
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Commissioner Sharp stated that much as he would like to see Apollo Drive go all
the way through, due to the security issues cited, he did not believe there was
anything that could be done about this. Commissioner Deaton stated that she
believed Boeing could develop a new plan to allow for this. Commissioner
Shanks stated that what he does not like is that the plan was always presented
with the checkered mark going through it on the assumption that when PA2 was
developed that Apollo Drive would go through. He said that he did not really hear
anything to the contrary until tonight. He indicated that this really irritates him, as
there would have been an opportunity on the EIR to come back if the PC had
been provided this information, and traffic would not be mitigated, as they had
been lead to beheve. He noted that as long as terrorism exists, Boeing will
continue to claim that it will need the support to keep vehicles away from their
buildings. He said that much as he dislikes doing so, he would probably vote
along with Commissioner Sharp. He reiterated that Apollo Drive must be
designated as Apollo Drive North and Apollo Drive South or something similar to
avoid confusion and traffic congestion. Commissioner Sharp suggested that a
note to CC be added at the end of the resolution stating that the PC is not in
agreement with the street not going through but cannot see how this issue can
be worked out. He stated that if the PC votes on this issue as it is written, CC
might think that the Commissioners are happy with this proposal as is.
Commissioner Ladner stated that he would like to see Apollo Drive go all the way
through unobstructed from Westminster Avenue to SBB. Mr. Whittenberg read
Condition No. 14 of the resolution and stated that if it is adopted as presented,
the CC will also receive a copy of the minutes of this meeting and can read the
concerns expressed in thiS discussion. He said that Staff could provide a
separate memorandum to CC if the PC so directed. Commissioner Shanks
noted that after reading Condition No. 14, he would vote to have Apollo Drive go
all the way through. Commissioner Sharp stated that he wants to see Apollo
Drive go through also, but he does not believe that the PC can dictate that
Boeing do this.
3. Applicabilitv of Positions to Plannina Area 1 - Commissioners support Staff's
proposals.
Mr. Whittenberg clarified that these are the issues related to water quality, ADA
accessibility, and public safety. Chairperson Hood noted that many of these are
federal concerns rather than City concerns. Mr. Whittenberg stated that these
are mandates by Federal and State agency actions and permit requirements.
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concerned that the City would go in on the existing buildings, but the resolution
states "all new construction." Mr. Cummins stated that after multiple discussions
with the Boeing Team, Staff was uncertain what Boeing is proposing on this item.
He noted that Staff wants to make it perfectly clear that from Staffs perspective
the proposed standard and specific conditions should apply to all new
construction. Mr. Abbe explained that there are two aspects to the standard
conditions. One is if new property is developed and the other is if the property is
subdivided into sellable lots, which then provides an opportunity for the owner to
have sellable lots. He said that a subdivision can automatically trigger some of
the events in the standard conditions, such as water quality and ADA
improvements; however, the vast majority of them are triggered upon new
development. Commissioner Deaton stated that as she understood the Boeing
Team's comments, they were concerned about requirements becoming
retroactive in their existing buildings. She confirmed that the resolution specifies
new development only. Mr. Cummins confirmed this and stated that Staff had
drafted its memorandum prior to receiving a response from Boeing.
Commissioner Deaton confirmed that there was no disagreement on this issue.
Mr. Cummins stated that there was none as it relates to new construction. Mr.
Whittenberg interjected that he believes there is disagreement as to what
conditions on the standard conditions would apply to existing buildings if nothing
were being done to them. He did note that there are some water quality
standards that will apply to everything, regardless of whether or not it is a new
building. Commissioner Deaton commented that then it does not matter whether
or not this condition is included, since it will happen anyway. Mr. Whittenberg
stated that the condition is included as a part of a map and provides notice to
future owners of the lots that they may be subject to specific requirements. He
noted that whether this is a subdivision issue or not is one issue, and the same
water quality conditions appear In the PP for new development. He commented
that cities and property owners are struggling with complying with water quality
permit conditions and with implementation, enforcement, and inspection of these
facilities. Commissioner Deaton stated that it appears that there is still some
communication to be done between the Boeing Team and Staff.
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5. Traffic Sianal Uoarades - Commissioners support Staffs proposals.
6. Drainaae - Commissioners support Staffs proposals.
7 Deceleration Lanes - Commissioners support Staffs proposals.
Commissioner Deaton stated that with the low volume of traffic involved, she
does not feel that a deceleration lane is needed at this location. Mr. Whittenberg
confirmed that Commissioner Deaton was referring to the intersection of Adolfo
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Lopez Drive and SBB. Commissioner Deaton confirmed that this was correct
and asked how this would be presented to CC. Mr. Whittenberg stated that the
PC might want to direct Staff to prepare a memorandum to CC recommending
removal of this lane. Commissioner Sharp said he is on the fence on this item
and noted that even though there may be a small amount of right-turn traffic,
motorists will usually stop before making a right-hand turn anyway, which slows
down traffic. Commissioner Shanks stated that he agreed with Commissioner
Deaton. Commissioner Ladner stated that if large trucks would be using that
street, the turn lane should be constructed, and also in the event that future
facilities may be constructed at the end of the drive near the animal shelter.
8. Landscape Improvements - Commissioners support Staff's proposals.
9. Pump Station Reserve - Commissioners support Staff's proposals.
Chairperson Hood inquired of Mr. Abbe if a vote could be taken on all of the resolutions
at this time. Commissioner Deaton referred to Pages 10-11 of the Staff Report and
asked about the section of the resolution that addresses the housing issue and noted
that the PC had discussed including an alternative for a residential use. Mr.
Whittenberg stated that this had not been included since Staff had not received direction
from the PC to amend the resolution to include this statement. Commissioner Sharp
interjected that although the PC had discussed this there was no direction given to Staff
and he does not approve of proposing a residential use. Mr. Whittenberg suggested
that in Resolution 03-25 for the GPA, a statement to this effect could be included.
Commissioner Deaton agreed with Commissioner Sharp that no action had been taken.
Mr. Whittenberg reported that there was an alternative in the EIR that evaluated 11
acres along the frontage of Westminster Avenue as an alternative for high-density
residential development of 165-175 multiple family residential housing units. He noted
that the CC would have this alternative before them as part of their EIR evaluation. He
reiterated that the PC could submit an accompanying memorandum with the resolution
actions recommending that a residential use should be considered in greater detail.
Commissioner Deaton requested that the PC direct Staff to prepare this memorandum.
Chairperson Hood polled the Commission and Commissioner Sharp reiterated that he is
not for housing in any form. Commissioner Ladner stated that he agreed with
Commissioner Sharp. Commissioner Shanks stated that he was also in agreement with
Commissioner Sharp. He said it was better to stay away from this subject. He then
referred to Page 4 and said that he is bothered that at the bottom of the page where it
lists PA4, BUSiness Park is listed before 120-Room Hotel/Commercial Retail
Restaurant, and he believes Business Park should either be left out altogether or placed
after the Commercial area. Mr. Whittenberg stated that these could easily be reversed.
Mr. Whittenberg noted that the minutes of this meeting would be provided to CC as part
of their agenda packet so they would be able to read this discussion. Commissioner
Deaton stated that her concern is related to AB 1221 and she believes that the City
should be studying this whole concept. Mr. Whittenberg stated that this legislation has
been converted to a 2-year bill, which basically means that nothing will happen for at
least 6 months.
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MOTION CARRIED:
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MOTION by Shanks, SECOND by Ladner to approve General Plan Amendment 03-2,
subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 03-25 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED:
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MOTION by Deaton, SECOND by Sharp to approve The Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems Specific Plan, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 03-26 as amended
MOTION CARRIED:
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MOTION by Shanks; SECOND by Ladner to approve The Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems Precise Plan 03-1, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution 03-28 as
presented.
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Mr Whittenberg advised that adoption of Resolution No. 03-28 begins a 10-day
calendar appeal penod to the City Council The Commissioner action tonight is final
and the appeal penod begins tomorrow morning He then noted that the remainrng
resolutions are recommendations to City Council and there is no final action on
Resolution Nos. 03-24, 03-25, and 03-26, and no appeal period.
STAFF CONCERNS
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Chairperson Hood thanked all in attendance for their patience and contnbutlon to the
meeting.
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Chairperson Hood thanked all in attendance for their patience and contnbution to the
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Hood adjourned the meeting at 11: 17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
C'h~~.A"'~~~
Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
Planning Department
APPROVAL
The Commission on July 23, 2003, app~ved the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ~.
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